Took hubbs here awhile ago. He digs sushi. (I detest it!) He had a salmon bowl, and loved it! read more

Best poke place in Madison! I've been going here since then opened. The "Cali style" is my favorite. everything has been the exact same even with covid. I try and order every week! read more

I used to go to Miko Poke 1-2x a week before I moved to Los Angeles a few months ago. Miko was the first poke place I really frequented so I thought, hey, it's LA, I'm sure I'll find a place on par with it. Wrong...turns out Miko Poke is a diamond in the rough that still tops my list after trying about a dozen places out here in California. The combination of the amount you receive for the price, the quality of the fish and the freshness and variety of the toppings/sauces is what really sets it apart - definitely one of those "don't know what you got 'til it's gone" situations. Never tried the shaved ice - big regret - but a mix of the iced tea/limeade was always delicious. read more

Like all the Food Fight restaurants in town, the concept and menu is solid and the food is prepared well. You can tell there was a lot of work put into the concept and development of this restaurant. The idea of Poke as a quick serve restaurant is a good one, customers can order a from preselected menu, or build their own, "Chipotle" style. (Poke read deconstructed sushi bowl) I ordered the cali salmon bowl from the menu and was treated to a tasty combination of rice, sushi grade salmon, radish, and some other veggie toppings. The rest of the family got the Ahi Tuna which also was fresh and tasty. We had some of the homemade chips on the side some beers and a frozen shaved ice mule. One comment on the shaved ice, the novelty is delicious and worth the price, however it did tie up the service line, and seemed like it was a hassle for the employees to master, we had to wait a bit to get drinks and then afterwards to get our shaved ice orders as they struggled to master the machine and coordinate the flow of other customers through the line. It was tasty and worth the wait, although I think they could sell more of this through a window with a little more speed. We will definitely be going back for more, and I can picture getting some to go to enjoy on a picnic st lake Wingra I have been going back here recently and upgraded my score to 5 stars. They made changes and I love this place! read more

Delicious food with lots of healthy options and fresh ingredients. Friendly staff, bright and fun interior, and they recycle more than most local restaurants. Love the emphasis on recycling properly and environmentally conscientious extras. Have gone here several times and the experience has been consistently pleasant. read more

After having being impressed like no tomorrow with Pokeworks in New York, I really went in this joint with some serious baseline!! Suffice to say, I wasn't disappointed :). The Yayy's: - Casual and trendy ambiance - Fresh seafood and vegetables on offer - Option to Build Your Own (A Must in such places!) - Epic Seaweed Salad though expensive ($5+) - Good Sauces to mix and match with The Not so Yayy's: - Price - box - ingredients on offer ratio is a tad on the pricier end - Speaking of box, terrible idea! As this is mostly a salad offering, it should be provided in a WIDE mouthed bowl to allow easier mixing of ingredients. I had a hard time mixing my rice which was way at the bottom of the large box, with my condiments which were way at the top. - The portion is on the Stingy side. I cringe when a person is dragging the scoop across the board to avoid that TINY little extra hanging bit. I don't mind paying extra if need be but don't get all miserly on me!! - Variety of options is less and not very creative. No nori/seaweed or crab-salad or scallop on offer. Despite the few niggles, I still thoroughly enjoyed my creation here and will certainly be back for few more rounds of this deliciousness!! read more

I just gave this place another chance, and I regret to say that the quality has seriously deteriorated. I am not sure if this was a fluke or representative fo their overall quality, but I ordered a "build your own poke" and it was salty to the point of being inedible. I am not sure what was in it or if there was an accident in the preparation but there were giant clumps of salt over half the dish, which I ended up having to throw out. read more

Who knew Hawaiian food could taste this good? Is it perfect? No of course not. My answer to anyone who expects authenticity is, hey, it's the Midwest. You take what you can get. But what you get is pretty darn good here. It's made to order like most of the new fast casual restaurants. You walk through line and they add what you want ingredient by ingredient until you end with a bowl of wonderfulness. Definitely try the Volcano sauce. read more

The rice wasn't even cooked all the way, took a couple bites and had to spit it out. The sauces are terrible and the service was terrible! It's a good thing I've been to poke places before and know the flow cause the boy just stood there! I like being able to walk through and see what stuff is available or fresh and at this place you have to just order at the register. read more

I have now tried 2 of their House Favorites and am officially obsessed! It is a good thing I don't live closer or I might be broke from eating here all the time. Yes, it is a little pricey, but you actually get quite a bit of food for what you pay for. I can't wait to try their adult-style shaved ice. My favorite is the Hawaii Style but the Cali Salmon was delicious, too. Next to try is definitely the Banzai Shrimp. Don't forget to add crispy garlic! read more

Excellent lunch! Fresh, delish, friendly. Couple reviews mentioned price seemed high. It's sushi-quality fish you're looking for - cheap ingredients would not be best ;-). One suggestion - tell them to go light on or skip the aioli sauce on the Hawaii bowl; it's got a few oily items in it, and aioli felt like unnecessary calories/oiliness to me. I added cilantro and Serrano peppers yum. If this isn't a chain restaurant, it should be - great concept. read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We came here this past Monday night, and they had been open for less than 5 days! Their poke is served over rice (brown or white) or salad greens. They come in 3 sizes: small, regular, and large. I was going to get the small, but the bf talked me into the regular, which was quite filling. There is a variety of protein including cooked options in case raw fish is not your thing. I came here for the raw options which includes salmon, tuna and albacore. There are standard menu items where the staff puts together a combination for you, or you have the option of building your own, which then gives LOTS of choices like the kinds of veggies you want (no additional charge), the kinds of sauces, the kind of rice, etc. - similar to Chipotle. A note about the service. When we got here, the line was nearly out the door, but they were efficient at getting us through. However, it wasn't clear which member was filing which order. My bf ordered a preset combination but then wanted to add an additional item or two but couldn't because he didn't know which one was his order. This is not the case if you just ask the build your own since one staff member will make it a point to ask you questions at each step. I'd prefer if the preset combinations were more like suggestions and the staff treated everybody's order as as a build your own. The food was tasty and I would definitely come back. We also tried their Hawaiian shaved ice with ginger lime and passion fruit. It was quite sweet, but natural as they make it in house. And here's a tip we discovered Monday: if it's your birthday, you get a free shaved ice. read more

First poke restaurant in Madison and maybe even Wisconsin! Counter style service with extremely friendly and helpful staff you will NOT be disappointed! Uber fresh ingredients set this place apart...a killer update to the old Bleuphies location! Highly recommend the rock shrimp and Hawaiian house specialty bowls! Also get the limeade for a refreshing sparkling sipper! Can't wait to go back! read more

Miko Poke - Shrimp house poke bowl...drool! - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I've been here multiple times in the last few months. There's no place like it, and the food is delicious. I stick with the Hawaii style. The prices are what they are. It's not a cheap lunch, but I'm comfortable with the value when comparing it to a couple sushi rolls. When I'm really hungry, I need the large bowl which is about $15. read more

I gave it 4 stars but wanted to make a PSA that as a person that grew up loving Hawaiian food and drink, their "Hawaiian sparkling iced tea" is an abomination...It tastes like cinnamon water. Not sure if they were trying to make it taste like li hing mui or something, but it was so disgusting I accidentally spit it out on my food...which was great. read more

The poke gets three stars, the restaurant gets four because their shave ice is so good! I've visited four times at this point, all for lunch. Three out of the four times I chose one of their curated bowls, all were just okay, but I would not recommend the teriyaki chicken bowl. It is definitely worth it to go the seafood route! The last time I went I chose to create my own and that was by far the best tasting! I will definitely opt to make my own on future trips. I have had the shave ice once. I chose two flavors, matcha and strawberry. The strawberry flavor tasted very fresh, not artificial at all, but was a little too sweet for me. The matcha was a slam dunk. So good! I will definitely choose matcha in the future, and possibly branch out to try other flavors. Now that I have finally figured out what to order at Miko poke I look forward to returning again and again! read more

Yum!!!! I fell in love with poke in Hawaii and missed it so much. Place is spot on. Pretty, spacious, bright restaurant. Poke flavors are great. There's three house favorites. There's also shrimp, chicken and vegan if you don't want raw. Three sizes: small: $7.59, regular: $10.50 and large: $14.50. I got regular spicy albacore with baby greens and it was amazing. The Hawaii style was yummy too. Highly recommended. read more

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From the minute we walked in, and throughout our visit, the employees were incredibly friendly and hospitable offering solid suggestions, answering questions, etc. Very impressive. My entire party of four enjoyed their selections. I got the regular sized Hawaiian (ahi tuna) on brown rice. It took a few minutes for the crew to assemble (lots of removing of lids) but upon digging in, it was thoroughly tasty--a good balance of fresh ingredients and flavor. Though the ingredients seemed to be quality, I felt the price was a bit steep considering the serving size (and being roughly 2/3 rice). But I get it, it's raw fish. Perhaps I'd have paid a comparable price for an equal amount of sushi. To me, the bummer is all the plastic--bowls, cups, and utensils (minus the wooden chopsticks). It would be nice if there was a real bowl/utensil/glass option for dine-in. Perhaps there will be once the adjacent restaurant is completed? In the meantime, biodegradable/compostable containers would help. read more

Went here on opening night! The staff was super friendly, helpful and patient when my mind was blown by so many options to choose from! Definitely more of a Cali/mainland style of poké (referring to the many toppings, garnishes and sauces), which I think works really well for Madison. We've been to Hawai'i many times to visit family (& watch the Badgers play), and are so excited to have poké here!! Hubby got the house ahi Hawaiian bowl minus edamame, and I built my own ahi Hawaiian style bowl with cucumbers, avocado, chile spiced oranges, red onion, pickled ginger and crispy garlic. Hawaiian style = poké sauce, garlic chile oil and spicy aioli. Hubs got it on rice, I got it on greens. Both got an extra scoop. All ingredients were extremely fresh and delicious!! I will go lighter on the sauces next time - they are very yummy, but hid the fish a bit too much. Pass on the avocado too, which is actually a mash like guacamole - it doesn't need it. I definitely want to try the scallion ginger aioli next time, and the coconut curry, and and and...gonna be hard to go lighter on the sauces when they all sound so awesome! The scoops of fish look small, but actually turns out to be more than you think. Pricey compared to Safeway on Kāne'ohe, but reasonable for Monroe Street in Madison. I'll pay it again and again and again, cuz we will be going here a lot. Definitely looking forward to trying the veggie one too! We got the sparkling limeade which was really yummy, and also tried the sparkling tea which had a bit too much going on - the cinnamon was overpowering for my palate. Stick with the limeade. What they REALLY need to get is POG!! Pretty please?? This is an awesome addition to our city. Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

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Loved it!! Fresh amazing taste! I will be back!! I think next time I'd love to try just all ahi tuna instead of the rice. But it was awesome and the sparkling lime aid rocked!! read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I have to give an incomplete. The parking lot is a disaster, since the sister restaurant is still under construction. And we only made a quick dash inside to see the menu and try a quick dish for takeout. It's a cute setting, and the one dish we tried was tasty. But the prices were a bit of a turnoff. $7.50 for a Small and $14.50 for a large is beyond my budget for a salad or rice dish. The ingredients were tasty, but rice seemed to be the majority component of the dish we got. Will try it again when we have time to sit down and absorb the ambiance. read more

I wish there were .5 stars. This place is really really good. The ingredients are FRESH and flavorful. I get the Hawaiian style, but instead of all ahi tuna I get half shrimp. It is delicious! They have these sweet potato chips... GOOD LORD THESE ARE GOOD! They are salty and they melt in your mouth! My only issue with this place- Been 3 times and two of them they were out of some ingredients... I get that it is all fresh and whatnot, but just plan a little better please. It takes away from the experience.. you sir (or ma'am... it's Madison got to be careful) are one delicious restaurant! Other than that...... 5 stars. read more

This place is very small. Like a Subway sandwich place kind of small. The staff was very nice. Explained to us what we needed to know. We could make our own but the three of us decided to go with the favorite choices. Hubby got the Hawaiian , med size. I got the same in large. It didn't look very big. Like a subway place, you can customize. Like with sauces or veggies. My twin got the curry one. She said support to have coconuts but only very few were found. Next time, I'm getting a med size. And try their shaved ice. The Poke' was very flavorful and very filling. The only beef I had was the plastic cups. Wish they were more like a bowl shaped, so I can get to the rice with the goodies on top.I didn't care for their Hawaiian tea. Taste like medicine. Maybe too much mint or something. read more

I really like this place, only reason not giving them 5 is it is a bit pricey. But everything this is fresh and really good. I just wish I could afford to go more. I think the regular size is the best deal. You can always get an extra scoop of protein if you need more but I always feel pretty satisfied after eating a regular size. I love that it is relatively healthy depending in what you order and staff has always been super friendly. The space is tidy and clean with several booths and bar like seating. I thought I would like the traditional Ahi tuna Hawaiian poke the most but I really enjoy the banzai shrimp. I think the combo of sauces and veggies is great. I've aslo ordered it with an extra scoop of tuna as well. You can add different toppings and the fried shallots and crispy garlic are a must. I haven't tried it but like that they have a vegan option as well as a chicken poke for others that may not like raw seafood or shrimp. Overall, Miko Poke is definitely a must try in Madison and we will continue to come back for a fresh, healthy meal. read more

Bringing the poke tradition to Madison is fantastic! Fresh, clean food with tons of flavor is always a welcome addition to the Madison food scene. I had the Spicy Albacore poke and enjoyed the the interplay between the fish, jalapeno, cucumber, garlic, ponzu sauce and sesame seeds. I agree with other yelp reviews - it is all the great tastes of sushi in a plastic bowl that is overflowing with goodness! That said, I had wanted to try the Hawaii Poke but they were out of avocado. They were also out of vodka for a Moscow Mule and their house-made chips. While apologies were offered, I was disappointed. Oh, and wiping down tables and ensuring areas were cleared did not happen while I was there. The staff were too busy helping customers. Avoid busy nights and you should be Ok. read more

Stopped in for lunch, tried the Hawaii Style bowl and the Cali Salmon. Both were delicious and we will definitely be back often! Loved the Honolulu Iced Tea as well! Four stars, because the restroom lacked a changing table, so we had to change baby's diaper on the dirty floor. read more

Tasty, nutritious, fresh fast food. Fun, kitschy atmosphere. Slightly overpriced. Almost everything is compostable now!

Being exceptionally quick and being really healthy make this one of my most favorite places in the area to have lunch. Staff are all very nice and friendly. It's a great place to try. read more

Came here on a Friday evening and the place was packed. Because of the Chipotle style restaurant, the wait wasn't terrible though. Got a large brown rice bowl and felt it wasn't worth the double price for the large. Had both the tuna and salmon with lots of toppings. The fish itself was excellent and the toppings were pretty good. However, it felt like fast food and it is quite pricey for such small servings. It was worth a try but I have had better. Would recommend getting all of the fresh acidic toppings for the contrast to the fish. After awhile, the rice just felt a little too overwhelming. read more

Wow! Pleasantly surprised! I wasn't sure what to think when I wondered in this evening. The menu is simple and "clean" Hawaiian food. I had the Cali Salmon and it was like sushi without the seaweed. You pick each ingredient and they add it into your bowl as they pass along the counter of ingredients. It was a collection of cold food in a bowl and great sauces and toppings (so I was a little hesitant), but it was really tasty! It's really cheap and healthy. I recommend trying it out! read more

Miko Poke - Menu and ordering bar - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Miko Poke is probably Madison's only poke stop (See what I did there?). We don't live in a big city in California where the market is just saturated with trendy, more heavily Asian-inspired poke places, so we're stuck with Miko for now. On top of that, Miko doesn't even have that much in common with your typical California poke restaurant. The poke places that I'm used to have a very aggressive selection of different seafoods; I've seen places with 4 kinds of tuna and even raw scallops. Those places also have to keep their value competitive, so they'll usually offer gigantic 6-8 scoop bowls for the same price as a large 4 scoop bowl at Miko. You know what though? The lack of those things is kind of what makes Miko beautiful. To me, Miko's hipster, Hawaiian-inspired drive in diner vibe, focus on fresh vegetables and a simple seafood selection is so Madison. It's a perfect fit for our food scene, but it still brings something new to the table. On top of that, the food is good! I love how I can eat something so fresh-tasting with clean protein and fresh vegetables. It's the perfect post-gym meal on the go. In general, Miko isn't really my favorite place to eat, but it's still solid, and it's hard to appreciate what they're going for. Give it a try if you haven't yet! read more

First and best poke place in Madison. Always fresh ingredients, a wide selection, and fast service!

Miko poke never fails to mess up my order. I come here a lot because I like the food, but 9/10 time my order is messed up. It also takes forever to make my order. I sat there for 30 minutes and I could see them not making my food. It shouldn't take that long, and if it does they could at least try to make my order right! Also got no fork or napkins. read more

Miko Poke has given the Monroe Street area a bit of a fresh life in my opinion. Not that I didn't like the other options down around there, but its nice to have a quick takeaway place that is healthy and really delicious. Both the Hawaiian Style and Cali Salmon were terrific and I'd recommend to anyone that like poke. Pro Tip - For a slightly healthier option, skip the aioli and go for one of the other sauces or at least ask for half the amount, sometimes it can be a bit saucy... read more

I love enjoying poke while in Hawaii so I was stoked to hear of Miko Poke opening in my neighborhood. Overall, I really enjoy the restaurant. It is more expensive than your average fast-casual spot but you are paying for fresh seafood so it makes sense. Pros: *fresh ingredients and compostable bowls *DIY bowls with greens option (instead of rice) *monthly specials always look good and are inventive Cons: *Every time I've gone in they've been heavy handed with sauces and certain toppings. Even when I said light sauce they gave me a ton of Poke Sauce which is SALTY. They also dumped on about a half cup of crispy garlic which is just too much. My tip to management would be to train staff to go lightly on toppings unless asked otherwise to really let the delicate flavors of the seafood shine through. read more

The style of the resteraunt is fairly innovative. A choose your own adventure experience, the service is friendly and happy. The food, however, is alright. The raw fish quality is a little lackluster and some of the sauces can be a little overpowering. For those who enjoy salads, this is a fun twist on a classic dish. However, I am used to poke being more of a raw fish dish than a salad. It felt like the rice and veggie ratio was much larger than the fish ratio which made it feel a lot less like poke and more of a salad with fish topping. Especially for the price, it seemed much too pricey for the portion of food you receive. On the other hand, I will definitely return for the hawaiian shaved ice. Their hawaiian shaved ice with the agave hibiscus and pineapple flavors is a match made in heaven. The tart agave and the sweet pineapple are perfect. read more

This place really deserves more of a 4.5, but I'm going to give it a 4 for now because of its relatively slow service. I'll definitely be back here since I'm obsessed with poke right now, but here are a few caveats before you go: 1. Yes it's kind of expensive for the amount of food you get. A large bowl is quite large, and it should fill you up quite well, but it is about $15. A medium bowl seems like most people's go to size, as it's ~$11 and it's a decent amount of food. 2. Like I said above, the line moved quite slowly even though it really seemed like it should be moving as fast as Chipotle/Subway's line. The employees seemed a little too lax considering how long the line was when I went. 3. Poke is basically like sushi in a bowl with a lot of sauce. If you're not a fan of sushi or raw salmon, you may not be a fan of poke. 4. The location is relatively small, so I wouldn't plan on eating it inside unless you have a small party. Overall, I really liked this place and I'm glad that the poke craze has reached Madison. I'll be back and update my review as time goes on, but for now it's a fairly solid 4-4.5. read more

Solid. Nice selection. Good portion. Although I don't think there was much difference in size between medium and large. It was tasty. I would come back. read more

Miko Poke - Yum - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Probably the best spot for poke in Madison although a little on the higher side of price. Fresh ingredients and rice was spot on.

Went here the first week it opened and we ordered the Cali Style and 2 Hawaii Style bowls with rice, regular size, plus an order of chips on the side. The counter service style assembly was quick. I appreciated the ability to customize our order or even "make your own," as well as the stickers highlighting allergies. Our meals were flavorful yet light, and the chips were delicious. For me, the regular was plenty of food, but my dining companions wished they had gotten larges. I'd give it my whole-hearted recommendation, but the price tag is a bit hefty to validate lunches here on a regular basis. I will most certainly be back though! read more