Hands down best poki Ive ever had. The sauce was right and it was just very light and perfect. Im from Cali and we usually have very bomb poki but this place has the better read more

This place is still beginning so the menu is still pretty small. If you are not a seafood type of guy then you won't enjoy their food that much. If you are, this is the perfect place for you. The fish hits you with a powerful fresh taste. The portion is a bit small and pricey (16$). Their dishes are made made warm and blend well together. read more

Chikarashi - Pretty! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant has that high end casual dining feel to it. Nice clean bright minimalist decor. The service is quick and friendly. It is pricey especially for the drinks where you can get them much cheaper in the surrounding area. Some of the dishes have larger portions than others. Came here twice. First time tried the large Goma Shoyu Tuna and it was delicious and big portions. Both filling and satisfying. Second time around had the Ponzu Salmon in large. The portions I found to be smaller than the Goma Shoyu Tuna and it was okay and lacked some flavor. Also tried the Pineapple Dole Whip. It was good and has that tartness that really compliments the sweetness of this dessert. read more

Chikarashi - Goma Shoyu Tuna - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Since Pokeworks always seems to have the longest line ever and is a bit out of the way from where I live, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon Chikarashi while walking around Chinatown to run errands. Conveniently located on Canal St, the space is modern, clean, and new, but with very limited counter seating space. The difference with Chikarashi is that their menu currently only has pre-made bowl combinations, rather than allowing you to customize your own poke. There are two sizes - Regular or Large. I strongly recommend getting the larger bowl if you are hungry, because the portion sizes are pretty small compared to restaurant entrees. If you have any questions on the menu, the staff are really friendly and do a great job explaining the differences between the various bowls. It took only about 10 minutes to get two bowls - I opted for the Ponzu Salmon and the Shoyu Tuna. At about $15/bowl... this place is definitely not cheap. However, the quality of the fish was very good and they did a really good job balancing the rice (which was also well-cooked), seasoning, other toppings, and fish. This is not a place that I would eat at every week simply due to price point alone, but it's a welcome addition to Chinatown and will definitely be an occasional dinner spot for me and my boyfriend. Next time, I will be back to try the Dole Whip :) read more

After trying out pokebowls at other restaurants, chikarashi is my favorite. They offer fixed pokebowls. There are no options to "make your own bowl as chef Micheal created every fixed bowl with its sauce made in house that gives its unique taste. This is a Hawaiian inspired Japanese restaurant. I have tried all of their bowls my favorite is Sichuan chili salmon and the seared toro suji. They offer dole whip in variety flavors and it tastes exactly like the ones from Disney! The restaurant may be small but deff worth a try a try and if you don't want to wait a long time for food, give them a call and order for pick-up. Also, they have off the menu daily special, be sure to ask! read more

Would not recommend this place for takeout. I ordered two bowls for takeout, one was the wasabi tuna, and the mayo tuna. The tuna turned brown within 40 minutes..the rice was really dry and sticky, and i did not get my spicy mayo sauce that I paid for, nor did I get my sesame oil that I asked for.. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Found it in Yelp after we went to an event in the area. So glad we saw it. The menu is straightforward and the owner was there explaining the cuisine. We got the mayo based salmon and soy based tuna. They were delicious! Very well balanced with multiple tastes and textures. Our puppy got to sit at our feet which was a plus since most places don't allow pets inside. We ended the meal with a dole whip and it was the perfect refreshment to end the meal! Will definitely come back when we're in the neighborhood. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm so disappointed that I feel the need to write this review right now. This was one of my favorite poke places until today. I didn't mind it being slightly pricier than the others, but the portion I got today, for $15+, was ridiculous. The fish barely covered a quarter of the rice (as you can see in the picture). It almost looked like someone's leftover food. Definitely going somewhere else for poke from now on, especially when there are so many options around the area now. I'm giving it 2 stars because it still tasted good, it's just not worth the money. It did not fill me up a bit after finishing the whole bowl. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Been coming here since their opening! Still hand down the best poke in NYC. Plus they were playing jazz this time, so this place just got better! read more

First time coming here, recommended by a friend and was not disappointed! I got the Sichuan salmon and a dole whip float. Not a fan of rice, but I ended up finishing the entire bowl. The rice was well seasoned and the salmon was very fresh with delicious flavor. The portion was actually bigger than I thought it would be. The dole whip float was also really good!! I will definitely be coming back and recommend to friends read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan salmon with dole float whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Probably some of the best chirashi on delivery. All the times I had it, the fish was fresh and the rice was good. It's fairly priced as well. The restaurant is not accommodating to any complaints though. I ordered delivery and the rice was undercooked (almost raw), sent in a complaint, and a refund was rejected. I paid $27 for a couple slices of salmon and ikura. Great food in general but they do not seem trusting of customer complaints. Won't be coming back to this location unfortunately. read more

Bland! Very dissatisfied. Their spicy mayo is awful! Ponzu salmon bowl is meh, I didn't find the ponzu sauce nowhere instead I got a lime flavor in my whole bowl! Service is good, the cashier is very nice, tip: they don't have tap water and the food is very pricey leaving with that feeling that I lost $20. read more

Delicious new poke spot founded by a former chef of Neta and Masa. According to the manager, the fish is sourced from the same supplier used by those aforementioned restaurants, and it's both high quality and harvested in a sustainable manner. All the fish is premixed, and they don't allow customizations. I would typically consider this a downside, but the pre-defined combinations are so good and the food comes out so quickly that I don't mind. There's limited seating (5-6 stools) so you're better off taking your food to go. read more

This place has poké bowls but they also have dole whip. It's hands down the best I've ever had and it's super cheap! Very clean and friendly staff. This place is a little hidden gem in Chinatown. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

One word, delicious! Actually quite glad that this opened in the Chinatown area because it is convenient to go to directly after work. I have already been here twice the past week. I absolutely love the Sichuan Sancho Chili Salmon. The rice and all the ingredients in this bowl was deliciously seasoned into one fascinating creation. Keep in mind, the regular size might make you crave and in need of some more. The large, though, a bit more expensive, would fill you up just right, or maybe an extra bit. The fish is freshly prepared and sliced on site, making the fish extra tasty. This location for poke is a huge upgrade from the more well-known locations which mash and mix in all the ingredients. The chefs take their time to carefully prepare each individual bowl to order, like you can actually see them work through it. Currently, it is still on soft opening hours, but you can still get all the great options they have to offer. They are still constructing, and it is progressing as days go by. In general, very tasty and highly recommended. It feels a bit costly, especially because it is located in Chinatown, but is worth your time and money to try this place out. I will definitely be back. read more

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It's expensive but good. I ordered a large Sichuan chili salmon and it came out to be $17 and change with tax. I was skeptical about the raw fish but I was perfectly fine after eating it, it was very flavorful and has a kick to it. Sushi bowls are getting trendy now and the service was quick. I came around 2pm when the lunch hour was over and my food came out in less than 5 minutes. No bathrooms, just bar seats. Limited space with friendly customer service. read more

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It's paper thin! O my gosh so sooooo salty. They out too much sauce on this paper thin so called seared tuna. It's fully overdone cooked.Taste so bad! I had tried it two times and this is the worst. And I won't give my $20 bucks another try read more

Chikarashi - Paper thin fully cooked toro - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Food is good but orders get messed up occasionally by phone and by online ordering. Either they will give you a rice when you want half half or you will give you some other stuff. That is unacceptable for the price they charge. read more

I ordered the Sichuan Salmon, the tuna, and the tofu bowl for a work lunch. All pretty tasty, but a touch expensive. I don't live in New York, so perhaps the prices reflect the local market. read more

First time here and I have to say I am DEFINITELY heading back soon... Highest grade quality ingredients at a very reasonable price. Very fresh & lots of house made ingredients complete the amazing bowl. The perfect amount of all ingredients to make the most perfect bite each and every time. I fell in love with poke while on my honeymoon in Hawaii a long time ago and always still remember poke - would go eat it each and every day and missed it until now! Love they not only have tuna poke, also salmon and cooked version with fluke (so perfectly charred) as well as a vegetarian bowl. Each and every bowl can be over a bed of greens instead of rice (rice is amazing though) which is a great option for days you want to eat lighter. Tried the Dole Pineapple and that is amazing too, a great way to end the delicious meal. Thank you for bringing this amazing food to NYC! read more

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There's been much hype with this place being the best poke in NY, especially since it's led by a refined chef with experiences at Neta and Masa. Personally, Chikarashi comes in second for me, right behind Sons of Thunder. Of course, compared to the rest of the wanna-be-the-very-best poke spots in the city (pokemon pun intended), Chikarashi exceeds them by FAR. The fish and ingredients are certainly top notch, but I prefer the sauces and overall amount over at SoT. With that said, I do like that they have crafted few options that all sound intriguing - no need to customize since those are their take on the best combinations. As a huge fan of maguro, I tried their Wasabi-Goma Tuna and Goma Shoyu Tuna bowls. The sauces were on the lighter end or it might have been that the fish was not marinated long enough that day? Either way, both the small and large portions seemed to be on the smaller side as well. Since they have daily specials that may include bluefin toro and uni, I'll have to keep this place on my radar. read more

Not too shabby for a fast casual place. Happened to discover this place by chance walking around China town. I wasn't in the mood for Chinese though and thought I would give this place a go. Surprisingly very tasty, and the staff was great as well. It is tiny though, so don't go with a large group. You are not guaranteed to sit. I think this place is great if you are in a rush and in the mood for it. read more

Chikarashi - Delicious! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

During soft opening: They ran out of rice (which is unexpected) and was offered extra sashimi and greens as replacement. Fish was really fresh but unfortunately the greens were overly seasoned, it was too salty we had to order rice somewhere else. Love sashimi so I'll be back for lunch next time! read more

I saw this restaurant review when browsing on Yelp. I love Japanese food, so I'm curious to try this restaurant. Finally I came here yesterday, they only have 5 item on their menu list, but it took me so long to decide which one to choose, because it's all sound delicious. So I order Salmon Ponzu, and it's delicious! read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu Salmon, sooo good!!! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Exciting news for Hawaiian food lovers - Chikarashi just opened in Chinatown! I tried their 5 mainstay bowls on the current menu, which feature pokē made from either Bluefin Tuna, Scottish Salmon, or Fluke. Overall, I thought Chikarashi does an excellent job with a focus on the basics (quality and flavor of ingredients, balance of tastes and textures) and keeps the pokē front and center in this unique presentation of a classic Hawaiian mainstay. What I like the most: - the pokē is fantastic. fresh, tender, and no "fishy" scent. - the sushi rice is a must! very delicate. done well. warm, as it should be. - the sauce is light doesn't dominate the pokē. What I'd like to see: - more variety in the flavor of sauces for the more adventurous. - this is blasphemous, I know, but possibly swapping out the sushi rice for quinoa or brown ice? Pro-tips: - call in your order to avoid any lines. - the special bowl does sell out, so it might not be available in the afternoon. Highly recommended. Go and experience this for yourself! read more

Went for my first time yesterday. Went up to the front desk and the girl was very friendly. She guided me through the menu and explained it thoroughly. The food was so fresh and delicious. All the fish is sushi grade. I was very happy with my selection. I felt like I was back on my honeymoon in Hawaii. I will definitely be back. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Poke bowls are a little pricey, given that your portion is only a handful of fish and a handful of rice for $14. The quality of the fish wasn't bad but I've definitely had better elsewhere. I had the ponzu salmon and shoyu tuna. I don't like wasabi so I asked to substitute the wasabi ponzu sauce. The cashier gave me a few options but she also said that it doesn't have the burning taste that wasabi from sushi bars give you. I decided to give it a go and she was right. There was absolutely no wasabi flavor (great for me but false advertising on some level?) I was also super excited to see that Dole Whip was on the menu considering the only other place I can only get it at Disneyworld. I recommend just the original dole whip, don't get the mix with strawberry. I give this place four stars rather than three for their excellent customer service. Super informative and friendly. read more

This is a new spot that had opened up and I was fortunate to be able to attended one of their soft openings (the day before the actual grand opening). I had read that this place was not yet open but testing the waters, so to speak and pardon the pun. Poké is of Hawaiian origins as a kind of fish salad that can either be a snack or a meal (served in a bigger portion). Chikarashi uses influences from other Asian cultures as a basis for their offerings. When I finally got to the location ( which is good because it is near both Chinatown and Little Italy with access to subway and of course the public transport) there was a bit of a line but not outside the door (icon I had no complaints about). The were people walking in after me and after I ordered which means the word a in the place definitely got around. The place is not the size of a standard restaurant (which seem to be the design for the newer pop up and trendy spots). It reminds me of a ramen shop except longer and a bit wider. There are no tables. The right side has stools with a long bar type counter top that sticks out of the wall up to the refrigerator. Seating was available for approximately 6 people. I really was just happy to get a spot so I did not bother counting the stools and the place was filling up fast. There were two ladies who were chatting at the end of the table (by the front door) when I arrived and they were still there by the time I ordered and got my food. They were finished eating way before I got there and looked like they were either visitors or traveling somewhere. That was fine by me and and politely asked if I could use the edge of the bar top as I did not mind standing. They offered their seats to me which I did not expect. As we were all waiting on the line, a clip board was being passed around listing the different types of poké and the specials with pricing. The menu offering includes (some dishes may be subject to change. This was taken from the company website to ensure accuracy except for the daily special which was available on my menu) Goma Shoyu Tuna Bluefin Tuna, Goma Shoyu, Chili Oil, Nori, Hijiki, Avocado, Garlic Chips Sichuan Chili Salmon Scottish Salmon, Sichuan/Sansho Mayonnaise, Furikake, Kuri, Shoyu Daikon, Katsuo Panko Ponzu Salmon Scottish Salmon, Wasabi Ponzu, Shiso, Avocado, Tobiko Chojang Hirame Hirame (Fluke), Chojang, Wakame, Kyuri, Goma, Negi Wasabi Mayo Tuna Bluefin Tuna, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Shichimi, Shoyu Daikon Daily Special Based upon market availability, daily specials will be featuring Bluefin Toro and Seared Bluefin Toro Suji in very limited quantities. Daily special that was available when I ate there was the seared Toro Suji which consisted of seared bluefin toro Suji, Shoyu Negi, lime zest and garlic chips. Portion sizes range from 3 ounces of fish for a regular size or 4 ounces for a large. Price definitely does not match the quantity so either buy more than one or plan on eating somewhere else after. I decided to go with the Goma Shoyu tuna ( blue fin toro substitute) and it was very tasty. The wait was not too bad as I did expect it. Staff is helpful and this was an overall good experience (considering they were not official open yet). read more

Just love it, fresh and delicious! Haven't been there since the Pandemic started. It's so nice that they are still in business, so happy to be back. read more

I feel like the people complaining about Chikarashi are people who think mainland poke is actual poke. Poke isn't meant to be a Chipotle-style make-your-own extravaganza-- it's meant to be fresh fish, simply seasoned (so the actual taste of the fish shines through), a big mound of rice, and maybe some furikake and that's literally it. Chikarashi is the only place in NY that gets it right. I've loved everything I've tried here, but the Sichuan salmon bowl is probably my favorite-- the salmon is downright velvety, and the sauce is flavorful enough to add just a little kick. It's definitely a bit pricier than other places, but the generous portions and the quality of the fish you're getting more than compensates. read more

Poke all day! Everyone is into the craze & who am I to argue. Light, mostly healthy & gets u to add more fish to your diet. Not to mention they are all fast casual so quick easy & forgiving on the wallet. Chikarashi has some options I haven't seen at the others so I went with the fluke bowl chojang hirame. I enjoyed it but would probably try a different choice next time. For a healthier alternative in ctown give it a try. read more

Chikarashi - Fluke chojang hirame - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Omg...... Only one thing to say: J'adore!!!!!!!!! These poke bowls were delish to say the least!!! Add avocado to EVERYTHING!!!!! I was so hungover and this CURED ME!!!!! Will be coming back daily.... #ILOVETOLOVE Would recommend to anyone who wants to treat themselves to a bowl of pure awesomeness!!! 5 stars baby!!! OH....... and a hot cashier too!!!!!!! Everything about this place was CHIC!!! I felt like I was back at home in Oregon and my mommy was cooking me some yummaaaay food. These poke bowls are BAE!!!!! read more

I got to say, this place is great! Small menu, but very tasty poke they have here. Limited seatings are provided. Place is not to cramped, good amount of space. I got the Sichuan Chili Salmon poke bowl. Small portion but good enough to fill my stomach. I'll be coming back to try some other poke bowls here! read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is way overhyped. Guess I shouldn't have had expectations because it only led to disappointment :/ My friend and I both decided to get the sichuan chili salmon poke bowl. It felt odd once I touched the bowl because the rice was still warm. Not sure how I feel about eating raw fish with warm rice. The portion was so small that it definitely "left me craving for more" because we were both still hungry after that. The only good thing about the bowl was how fresh the salmon was. Also gave an extra star for the excellent customer service! As I was standing on line, there was a guy that was informing each customer about the different kinds of fish and poke bowls they had to offer. read more

Delicious but expensive! Service was good; when you come in there is a person who hands you a menu and answers any questions you might have. I had the seared otoro which was pretty expensive at $25 before taxes for one piece of otoro on top of sushi rice. It was the first time I had otoro so I'm not sure of the quality and I don't know how it compares with regular tuna or toro. Delicious, melt in your mouth otoro but next time, I'll try something less expensive. read more

For anyone that been missing Hawaii's poké, this is a pretty good place to go to. I stopped by to try it during lunch, the staff was friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. More importantly, the food was good. It's definitely a tad on the pricey side, but working in midtown, the price is somewhat similar to going out to a Japanese lunch. I would definitely come back again, and maybe try the toro next time. read more

Chikarashi - Wasabi Gina tuna poké. Got it with wasabi without mayo - it was was good! Best poké by far 5000+ miles away from HI. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

It's about damn time that someone opened up a high quality, yet casual and affordable Poke bowl concept in Manhattan. Headlined by the former executive chef of Neta,Chef Lim, no less! Was lucky enough to try the Bluefin Toro "special" bowl and it was delicious- hands down my favorite. Great new entry into the Chinatown scene- restaurants with greater awareness for food ingredient sources and quality are desperately needed in this neighborhood and Chikarashi is the pioneer. read more

I can't get enough of this! Really fresh sashimi and also every ingredient in the bowl is refined. You can tell that the Japanese rice is prepped traditionally, each grain does not stick to the other. The seaweed is julienned hair thin and the texture of the potato match sticks are a nice contrast to the fresh fish. There's nothing of this quality for a lunch takeaway quite like this. I work in the neighbourhood and all my coworkers are also addicted! We're going to buy poke bowls for lunch at least twice a week! read more

In the poke battle of chinatown as its stands this place wins in the aesthetic sense. Really clean, not cramped. The food? Well I got the salmon, which tasted smoked. A different flavor completely, whether or not that's a good thing is up to you though. Price is more pricy than Simple, and the homey atmosphere is gone. Instead however you can get dole whip! I didn't even know what dole ship was but my friend was extremely excited to try it. If you want the most unique in poke experience this place would be the one to go in chinatown atm. read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Just came here for the Dole Whip to relive happy memories at Disneyworld. It's a nice treat to have during a hot summer day... aside from the fact that when you walk out into Chinatown, the number of cars on Canal and stench on a humid day smacks you back into reality. read more