I was craving something different than the usual salad or sandwich mid-day. I visited Poke Poke during the middle of the week, after the lunch rush. The menu is expansive, but I knew that I wanted a poke bowl (versus a ramen or noodle dish). After explaining what I was looking for, and that this was my first time in this establishment, the woman behind the counter patiently guided me through my choices. I went with the Tsukiji bowl on her recommendation. It truly had a little of everything (tuna, salmon, crab salad, edamame, radish, nori, spicy mayo, and more). The ingredients were fresh and the portion was generous for the price. Will definitely be back here when I am craving something out of my normal rotation. Note: this is a cashless establishment. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. A regular bowl runs about $13-14 and comes with three scoops of protein, which feels like a pretty solid deal. It's a great option if you're trying to get a balanced meal in, with plenty of protein and veggies depending on how you build it and what sauce you choose. I also appreciated how fast everything was: no line when I went on a Saturday around lunchtime, and I got my food quickly. Highly recommend adding the fried onions. They add a really nice crunch that takes the bowl up a notch. As for the fish, the quality is decent for a poke spot. It's not mind-blowing, but definitely good enough to satisfy a craving. Overall, a convenient, healthy-ish lunch spot that I'd come back to. read more

Poke Poké - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gotta admit, coming from the west coast, I was a little bit skeptical about ordering poke here , but I was so pleasantly surprised! Ordered pick up through their own website and pick up was pretty quick and friendly. I built my own bowl with spicy tuna, salmon, and scallops as protein, with purple rice and mixed greens as my base. I enjoyed it and this place will be put into regular rotation, esp as I live nearby. Looking forward to trying the ramen, too. read more

Went to Poke Poke to pick up lunch. The outlet is hard to miss and has an aesthetic decor. They also have Japanese drinks and pancakes besides their signature poke bowls. I went for their Umi Bowl, which contained vermicelli, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp and edamame. It also comes with fish roe which added a fun crunch to the bowl. The servers were very nice and the order was prepared in no time. I would have loved more fish and a little less vermicelli, but overall the bowl was very refreshing and filling. read more

Friendly staff, delicious and incredibly fresh poke, and generous portions! Everything tasted high quality and made to perfection. Definitely coming back. read more

The unagi don is really good! The eel is fatty, tender, and warm with plenty of sweet unagi sauce. I like the pieces of tamago and radish that come with the dish. It also comes with a miso soup on the side. It took only 5-10 minutes to come out. Really nice spot to get a quick lunch downtown. There are a few tables at the bottom and more seating upstairs. It's a fast-casual spot that's consistent and reliable for poke bowls, rice bowls, and soup. There's street parking on the same street, but it's downtown prices ($7/hr). They have plenty of vegetarian options as well. read more

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The service and ordering is straight forward and quick. They have an upstairs area in addition to main floor seating. They have lots of natural lighting so it's a nice ambiance. It is a reasonable price for the amount I got. I ordered a build your own bowl with extras such as avocado. Utensils and free water are self serve. Wifi is also available. read more

Poke Poké - Build Your Own Pok Bowl (LARGE) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with my parents for a quick lunch and didn't expect much, but we were pleasantly surprised! The food is fresh, tasty, reasonably priced, with fast excellent service. My mom and wife got two of their premade poke bowls (Tsukiji bowl and Kuromon bowl) and I built my own- they all had a good portion of fish that I thought was definitely worth especially compared to other places where you might get a little scoop for the same price, toppings were fresh and the sauces were savory and tasty but not overpowering. The biggest surprise though was the braised beef noodle soup my dad got- it was hearty, full of deep savory beef flavor, not too salty, with big chunks of perfectly braised tender fall apart beef. My mom is a big soup critic and even she enjoyed it. For a poke place, it's one thing to have things like beef noodle soup or ramen, but it's a whole nother level of impressive that they actually nail the soup. Consider the prices of everything else downtown, like paying $18 for a sandwich or $20 for pancakes, I'd say Poke Poke is more than worth a visit! read more

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Was craving some poke during my trip is Chicago, this place hit the spot and reminds me of the poke i have back at home (los angeles)! There is good amount of seating as they also have an upstairs area. read more

It's the best ramen in town! We were craving ramen that day and my husband was a bit skeptical about having ramen at the poke place but he concluded this is the best ramen in Chicago. The place is clean and has a nice atmosphere. However, I wish they cleaned the high chair from time to time. It is so dirty that I couldn't put my child in there. We tried the miso ramen, which has excellent tonkotsu, the broth was well-balanced and we loved the soft eggs in there. The Braised beef noodles were so good too. Generous portion of braised beef, and wonderful flavor in the broth. We were both so satisfied with the noodles. They do seem have a dedicated person cooking noodles only and we are so glad we give this place a try! read more

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The poke here is really good! I got a build your own bowl with double salmon and spicy tuna, and the fish was fresh. I ordered mild for the spice level, and it was pretty spicy. I chose half rice and half mixed greens. For the sauces, I chose spicy mayo and roasted sesame, which tasted amazing together. I wanted extra sesame sauce, but I had to pay $1. I would come back here again! read more

Poke Poké - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A good place for a quick meal fix! Reasonable price. It was quite filling for me but the Ramen portion size was a bit small for my husband. So maybe I'd recommend to order a side + main. Service was quick. Ambiance was good, like a normal fast food joint. read more

Poke Poké - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Poke poke is always good but today was amazing lol 10/10! Service is always great, the restaurant is clean and cute! read more

Poke Poké - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the braised beef noodle soup for lunch. Someone told me the braised beef would be more flavorful than the beef brisket option. Glad I got the more flavorful beef option because it did not have that much flavor and was a bit chewy. I wish they put more bok choy pieces in these soups. The noodles and broth were tasty. I went back and had the 5 scoop build your own poke bowl for dinner. There were a couple pieces that did not taste so fresh. Limited selection of toppings compared to poke places in San Diego. Overall not bad. There are three levels of small seating areas. Friendly staff. read more

Poke Poké - Braised Beef Noodle Soup - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Absolutely love this place. Works well for grabbing food to go and also to dine in. There's an upstairs seating area despite the small storefront-like lower floor. Also can order ahead online. Fish has tasted fresh all three times I've gone. Each regular bowl comes with 3 proteins and 8 toppings, and they give a decent portion size compared to other poke restaurants. 10% discount for students. Service was fast and workers were all patient and nice. read more

Poke Poké - Custom bowl - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Poke Poke is currently my number one choice for poke in the area. I've never been in the store but have had it delivered many times. I enjoy the variety of toppings, like the crab salad and the pineapple. The spicy mayo is delicious with the perfect amount of spice. My two (very very minor) complaints are 1. my last order I'm not sure the fish was the freshest but it's been fresh every other time, 2. i'm not sure they have the chopped spicy tuna that you can get at some places... Anyway! I also think the regular size bowl is a good size for the price. At some places the bowl is smaller and more expensive. When it gets cold again, I want to try the ramen. I will continue to order my poke from here!! read more

Hands down absolutely delicious poké - good price for the amount you get as well. There's three floors in this small corner store to sit so plenty of seating if you want to dine in. Metal water cups and a water dispenser available for self service. The ladies at the front taking everyone's order are very nice and efficient, but a little soft spoken so I couldn't hear them. Overall amazing. read more

Poke Poké - Build Your Own Pok Bowl (REGULAR) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Not sure why the reviews are great. Portion size is fine, but quality isn't there. Fish had a weird taste and the rice is plain white rice - not sushi rice over seasoned with vinegar. read more

Poke Poké - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place opened up last year in my neighborhood and I'm so happy it did! I've been back 5-6x since. The lady serving the Poke bar was so sweet. I decided to build my own bowl: multiple base selections (I was surprised), up to 3 proteins, and up to 8 toppings . Insane deal for $13.50. Always can't wait to come back!!! read more

Poke Poké - BYO - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Perfection. I've never had a poke bowl before trying it here, and I'm a huge fan. I don't think I can go back to regular sushi. Both times I made my own poke bowl with salmon, black rice, vermicelli noodles, a ton of veggie fixings, roe, and tempura crunch. I love that you can make this kind of bowl soy free and with a ton of veggies. And as much as I like sushi, I really only love the salmon rolls. But I also like noodles, salad toppings, etc. Here I can get everything I like in one dish. The staff is friendly, there is plenty of space to sit (with three small floors), and you can't beat the price. I will be back! read more

Students get 10% off here!! The food is amazing plus a lot of seating options! I got the Poke bowl, gyozas and Osaka bowl. Was delicious! Super friendly staff and can help with recommendations too! If you get the Poke, do not skip out on the purple rice, good stuff! read more

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Clean environment and fresh ingredients, efficient service and nice staffs. Great for quick meal to go or sit down at 3 different levels of seating areas they have. read more

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We were looking for healthy options for dinner so we decided on poke. This was within walking distance of our hotel so we came here. I built my own regular Poké bowl and it was delicious. You can choose up to three proteins for the regular size bowl. They had sauces that I've never seen before like fruity ones which I really liked. Hubby had the Unagi Bento which came with the miso soup and it was excellent. Portion size was very good. Prices were reasonable. Service was friendly and efficient. We would stop here again next time we are in Chicago! read more

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I ordered this on door dash, My build your bowl was good- super unique that they have purple rice! I loved it. I wish they had mango available, I got a little confused at the options in door dash that state extra Thai Mango, as it didn't clarify it was sauce. I also wish there were a little more veggies to rice ratio. But overall it was delicious, and they also had roe! I would skip the Wonton soup though. It looks better in their photos than real life. It's clearly not fresh and lacks any flavor of ginger, rice vinegar, green onion, or garlic. It's just and only way too salty, which is a premade dead giveaway. Overall I would stick to the poke bowls. The order was well packaged with cardboard in the bottom of the bag and a big handle to make sure it stayed top right. read more

Food here is excellent. My family and I ordered the Poké bowls and ramen noodles. The ramen broth is deep and rich, and the noodles have that wonderful chew. The poke bowls were equally delicious, filled with fresh and bright ingredients. My kids loved the food so much we ate here three days straight on our stay here in Chicago. They even stopped wanting pizza, which is a feat in itself. The staff was super friendly and patient while the kids ordered. And restaurant is clean, comfortable, and nicely air conditioned. My daughter said to give six stars in the review, and I agree. Simply the best food I've had in a long while. read more

We had the miso ramen and beef noodle soup. Both were enjoyed by the kids z You can ask for this to not be spicy too. We sat in the upper level and it was a lovely and clean space. Recommended for anyone wanting to try this place out. Pretty good! read more

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I've tried other Poke Poke locations around town and I was excited to check out this newly opened one. This is a fabulous location and welcome addition to the neighborhood. I love the fast casual concept of this brand. The interior of the store is welcoming and thoughtfully designed. There are decorative fish hanging from the ceilings and ropes adorning the walls. The space is well lit and rather small but cozy on the first floor. However, there are actually three seating levels, so it's a great option for dining in. You can't go wrong with the poke bowls here. Go with the larger size since the portions are on the smaller side. The ingredients are fresh and they know how to put together a tasty poke bowl. They also make ramen and a variety of other hot Japanese inspired dishes. I recommend the black garlic ramen, it's quite good and beats waiting at least 30 minutes for ramen at other places. Service is super fast, as expected. read more

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The food was amazing I really loved the braised beef noddle soup especially during the cold winter right now. Great setting as well really loved their decor. The servers were also very efficient and helpful, over great experience read more

Poke Poké - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am pretty surprised this place does not have more reviews. We stopped here in the middle of a Saturday for lunch after walking around Chicago. It was a new treat as I have never been to a make your own Poke bowl place. Given I was new, I had many silly questions and the staff was very helpful. The fish and toppings were very fresh and the pork gyoza was delicious. While there weren't too many seats inside (10-15?), they did have space available and fresh tap water for their guests. Wish we had one in Texas!! read more

Poke Poké - Tuna Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my go to poke bowl spot, I LOVE them! The food is always so fresh, and they are all super nice. They give great portions as well and i've eaten here a million times, very consistent. Highly recommend!! read more

New poke poke location in Streeterville! Such a great addition for a refreshing, easy, nourishing meal. Just like the location in the loop, the fish is fresh and good quality and there are a variety of toppings to choose from, and you can get up to 8 with your order! There is also seating and the space is really clean and airy. Highly recommend stopping by, will definitely be a regular! Food: 5/5 Price: 4.5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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This place is great. The food is consistent and the staff are always very nice ... enjoy!

So thankful this spot opened in Streeterville so anytime I'm craving poke I can literally walk here! The bowls are awesome - lots of different seafood options and all the fish is fresh and portions are good. I also love the purple rice! They also have other non poke options such as ramen and beef broth. The beef broth was delicious, a little too spicy for me but the meat was so tender. Always quick service if you need a quick to go and people are friendly. I'm hoping this place is here to stay! read more

The food is good but there's not a lot of tuna at all for a $16 bowl.. you can't even see any read more

Poke Poké - Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had their vegetarian ramen. And at ~$13, the price can't be beat. It was loaded with fresh and quality ingredients, including corn, tofu and a variety of mushrooms. I especially enjoyed the rich flavor of the broth. The patio seating gave a nice ambience and the staff were very friendly. Overall, I would come back and try other things on their menu. read more

Poke Poké - Vegetarian Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place has very tasty food, its affordable and is a fresh quality dish. Easy for ordering lunch and dinner and paying a relatively lower price for that type of service and quality in this area. read more

i thought the food was really good. the portion size could've been bigger in my opinion. I really liked how you can cater the bowls to your own liking and spice. Service was also super fast. The place overall is super cute there is upstairs and downstairs seating. read more

Poke Poké - Tsukiji Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The ingredients are fresh and lots of choices. FYI, they marinate the proteins with sesame oil or chili oil, you can ask them not to if you do not like it. Really happy to find a poke place near my area, and interesting to see they also offer purple rice besides just the white rice. However, their rice is a bit hard and is not sushi rice. I hope they can offer sushi rice, personally think it is essential component for poke bowl. The service was really nice and staffs give generous amounts of food. They also offer 10% student discount, so make sure to bring your student ID. The store is nice and clean. Also, very spacious to hang out with friends. A great place to hit for a quick meal. read more

Poke Poké - Build Your Own Pok Bowl (REGULAR) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I made my own bowl, and I really enjoyed it. When I went to pick it up, luckily, there's a person that checked my order because they forgot to put two things in, which she added. read more

This is the best poke I've had in the States. Everything tastes super fresh, and the food is great value for the price (5 scoops in the large bowl gets an A+ from me). The inside is compact but cozy with 3 levels of seating. There's also a larger outdoor patio area. Service is fast. We'll definitely be coming back to try the ramen and braised beef noodles. read more

Poke Poké - Build Your Own Pok Bowl (LARGE) - Japanese Near Me - Chicago, Illinois