Poki Bowl

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Quiet and unassuming poke place with not a lot of foot traffic but I honestly like it this way. Fresh fish, good selection of sauces and toppings. Probably the best in Irvine. I'll only be getting poke from Poki from now on if I'm not in the mood to travel far. read more

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Came across this poke place while on the way to Newport for an appointment & was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish. When I arrived, there were no customers so I was skeptical but decided to give it a try anyways. The ambiance was clean and simple with minimal decor. They had plenty of seating inside and outside. Ordering was simple, they had step by step instructions on their menu. I opted for a small bowl with half salad and half white rice. The salad was nice and fresh, and the rice was hot & soft but not mushy. I chose the salmon and tuna for my protein choices which tasted quite fresh. I chose a mild spice level which was perfect for me because it didn't overwhelm me with spice. They offered plenty of toppings which was nice but the mango didn't taste fresh which was fine because it added a sweetness to the bowl. It did seem quite pricey for the portion of fish you get. My total came out to $17.72 for my small bowl but I enjoyed my meal regardless. If you're in the area and are looking to have poke then Poki Bowl is a good place to try out. read more

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Myra J.

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UNDERRATED POKE SPOT!!! This place makes a delicious poke bowl! I got the small bowl with white rice and it comes with two scopes of protein. They are very generous with their scopes of protein and scopes of the sides. It's very good quality of fish and sides. It's a very filling bowl as well. I went on Saturday and it was not very busy, but there was only one worker so keep that in mind. I would definitely be back for another bowl! Great poke bowl spot! read more

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Nick A.

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Good bowl I got here. Nice they offer no extra cost on avocado. Love the service but fairly slow to get. Simple outlook though honestly. read more

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Leigh P.

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My boyfriend & I love poke and we're eager to try this place. I appreciate how the owners focus on quality - from their choice of fish to the types of containers & chopsticks. I was delighted they offer chips as a base & mango as one of their toppings. I opted half brown rice & half chips (to try something new). The small was enough to satisfy my hunger. I liked the Mido dressing and eel sauce combo on top of my concoction - as it balanced sweet & savory. My boyfriend really liked how the spicy tuna came in chunks (instead of minced). The staff is friendly and the place is very clean. We're coming back again! read more

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In the shop, there was an off-putting aroma and along with the server being unpleasant we wanted to leave. However, looking at the display of food and things seemly clean and being hungry. We ordered our food, as we selected our items it was surprising that edame cost an additional $1.50: which it other establishments were free choice. Overall, we ate outside the shop and were unimpressed with it being with the food mediocre at best. read more

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Brenda C.

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Fantastic. I recommend. Clean, fresh and delish. The associate working was a poke bowl artist!!!

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Asia B.

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So good and fresh! We love poke and had never been here. Got 2 large bowls and every ingredient was fresh- the ahi, salmon, spicy tuna, and octopus. Perfectly prepared. The brown rice was still warm and the mixed greens were crisp. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely our go-to when we're near UCI. read more

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Randy L.

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Grand Opening today (Saturday 05/25) & 1st Visit to any Poki Bowl. The fish was good along with the selection of sides to add. I actually had a bone in one of the albacore pieces, so I know it was fresh. The process in making the Poki Bowl was really simple, easy, tasty, & delicious. The service was great and ppl are smiling all the time. Clean and roomy. Pricing today $17.95 for 3 scoops of protein: Spicy Tuna, Tuna, & Albacore (okay so I love tuna any way it's made). What's astonishing was the priced add-ons: edamame & seaweed salad $1.25 .... SOOO basically I paid almost $20 for a basic Poki Bowl. ....... Menu on Yelp says $18.95. ..... Sorry to say, there are many pokie bowl establishments charging much less than & do not charge extra for either edamame OR seaweed salad. Great pokie bowl? For me, I've had better. Price competitive? A definite NO! Fresh choices? OH yeah! Recommend trying at least once and you be the judge. Happy Poki Bowl & Fight On!!! read more

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Laura D.

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This is some of the best poke I have had. The service is always very careful and kind.

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Kat C.

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The best poke place around! And we've tried them all... good value and delicious. Not crowded, so I hope they don't close!

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UPDATE: Since posting this initial review, we have seen a significant improvement in both the quality of service and food. Congrats Poki Bowl keep it up! ---------------------- We used to love this poke spot. When it first opened, the quality and customer service were exceptional, and it quickly became a favorite. Sadly, our most recent visit fell considerably short. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, and we waited about 20 minutes while multiple DoorDash and Uber Eats orders were completed ahead of us, even though we were standing there as in-person customers. Walk-ins were completely deprioritized. They were also out of several key ingredients we needed for our bowls. When I asked about options, there was no flexibility - no alternatives, price adjustment, or even a small courtesy add-on to help offset the inconvenience. I share this with genuine hope the team can course-correct. This place was once special, and we'd love to see it return to the quality and care that made us loyal customers. read more

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Tom P.

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I decided to try Poki Bowl a second time mainly because the reviews are more favorable than Poke Me. I live close by so I ordered for pick up through GrubHub. When I got there the gentleman working had not prepared the food (ordered 30 minutes prior), he was chewing gum (disgusting) and then he proceeded to make my bowl. Ingredients are good, fresh and generous as others have remarked, but this place just can't seem to get it right service wise. Poke Me alternatively always makes me feel welcome, and I feel much more valued. I'm right in between both so I'm not saying I won't be back, but I'll probably go to the other more often read more

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Samal K.

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I came in to buy a poké bowl with my child. While we were deciding what to order, my child asked to use the restroom. The woman at the counter told us we had to place an order first before using the restroom. This kind of policy is extremely unfriendly, especially toward families with young children. We left immediately and will never return. I would not recommend this place to anyone. It's no surprise the restaurant was empty -- poor customer service and bad management drive people away. read more

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Chau C.

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3 months ago

Less food and bad service, look like she have arguing with her boy friend before starting her job.

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Ali M.

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8 months ago

Not another junky fast food. Family owned, clean and curious service. Fresh healthy food. read more

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Tae K.

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Awesome food, great service, and place is clean! The plaza is hidden behind trees, but so worth it!

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Michelle ..

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6 months ago

Very fresh fish! Also great topping options, a lot of variety. Would definitely recommend.

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Heidi N.

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8 months ago

I have ordered from here twice and I will be ordering again soon! Everything is very fresh, portions are great and they don't skimp on the proteins. Lots of items to choose from and a great location, near the freeway with easy parking. Highly recommend! read more

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Doug W.

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Mediocre over-priced poke. Very uninspired restaurant with blah food offering. I'd recommend Uroko over this for price and deliciousness. The world doesn't need another undistinguished poke place. read more

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Kim T.

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Food was fresh and delicious, with a great variety of toppings and sauces to choose from. The portions were generous, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The place itself was clean and well-maintained. The plaza has a lot of outdoor seating as well. It's shaded and quiet so it was very great sitting outside with my pup. Staff was very friendly and efficient as well It's a fantastic new addition to the plaza, and I can see myself becoming a regular. If you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal option, definitely give this place a try! read more

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Robert H.

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Service is great, pricing is poor, selection is poor, and flavor is lacking. First things first, the pricing of a poki bowl is normal but what you get for the price is not. You start off with the most rice I've ever seen in a polo bowl, like 3-4 heaping scoops of rice that fills almost the entire bowl. The scoops of fish are flattened out so you get maybe 3-4 chunks of a fish each scoop. For sauces, it's a mix of ponzu/sesame oil/chili oil. This does not add much flavor at all to the fish. For toppings they charge extra for seaweed salad and edamame but for some reason avocado is free? Doesn't make any sense to me. If the location changes the portions for fish to rice, include seaweed salad and edamame, and expand on more flavor in sauces I would be back. Otherwise I'll make the extra drive to go somewhere else next time. read more

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Andrew G.

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This spot just opened about a month ago so I decided to try it out. I went inside and everything was clean, yet it was also pretty empty -- probably because they have not yet established a customer base. I ordered a 3-scoop bowl. First of all, the "sushi rice" isn't actually sushi rice, it's just white steamed rice, which is misleading. The portions of fish served are also really small. There's not a huge selection of toppings, either. There's an extra charge to add edamame, which I find pretty odd. My bowl came out to around $20, which, in my opinion, is way too overpriced for what you get. The taste of everything was fresh, but it left me wanting more. There are plenty of other poke bowl spots to check out. This one for me unfortunately did not stick out. However, since I do live nearby I would consider trying this place again in a few months to see if there are any improvements. For the near future though, I'd go somewhere else. read more

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Cindy P.

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Very good poke bowl. I was surprised. I was at the plaza for some stuff. There are not many restaurants here. This poke bowl restaurant is the best option there for me. So I came in preparing with a mediocre poke bowl. But it turned out to be really good. Love the sauce. Everyone gets the base sauce, just choose the level of spicy. I added miso sauce and eel sauce on top. It's so rare to have avocado added for free too. read more

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M T.

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Tried Poke Bowl for the first time today. It's really good and Chris was awesome! He made some great recommendations on menu. Definitely going back! read more

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Kelly J.

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Stopped by for lunch. Wow! Huge portions, super fresh, yummy toppings. Will definitely be back

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Paul H.

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Last week I went to an all you can eat sushi place for $40 and it was decent. Today I went here and got a large poki bowl for $20 and I was more satisfied for a cheaper price with no wait. They give you a good amount and I was stuffed enough without feeling like I hated myself. They also have a dole whip for dessert. read more

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Harryette O.

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The service was fast and friendly. There are a lot of options to choose from (at no extra cost).

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Chad M.

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AMAZINGGG the fish is so fresh. Definitely the cleanest and tastiest poke place I've ever been to. And they have sooo many toppings like fruits even. The spam masubi was a plus as well. Def recommend. Very friendly and never too packed or busy! read more

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Sylvia S.

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Delicious and fresh bowls! Cute place and great service! Highly recommend. Will be back!

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Ameenah H.

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The Best Poki I have ever eaten. I bought a bowl here for the first time and was not disappointed. The portions for a large bowl can feed two people. Once I took a bite of the seafood, I could tell it was fresh. I came back multiple times, and it was still fresh and tasty. The service was good, and the place was nice and clean. HIGHLY recommend coming here. read more

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Justin A.

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This is my favorite poke spot in Irvine. They do not skimp on serving size, and their bowls are delicious. Also, everyone working behind the counter is very polite compared to other poke spots. I hope more people give this place a try. read more

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Elena M.

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It looks new, clean, and the attendant was very pleasant the food looks and tastes fresh, well stored and kept out in small batches for that same reason I believe. I highly recommend trying this Poki restaurant. Plenty of ac seating. read more

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Charles L.

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Great new Poke Bowl place for me! The food was definitely super-fresh and the place was immaculate. The spicy items were totally spicy for sure! Yum-yum!!! The workers were friendly and inviting. There was plenty of seating inside or outside courtyard. Nice and relaxing compared to other over-crowded places nowadays. Just a nice setting and great food to enjoy and relax! read more

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Sarah B.

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I ordered a small bowl to go. Service was great and the food was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be coming back when I have another craving. read more

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Megan N.

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Great place for poke! Fresh fish and a variety of toppings to choose from. Service was great, each attendant is very friendly and willing to explain. Lots of outdoor seating as well so you can enjoy the nice weather. Also plenty of seating inside if you need some AC to cool down. Highly recommend to give it a try. read more

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Diane C.

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The cost of 3 protein bowl was around $19-20 including tax and the protein portion was SO small. I was dumbfounded. I've been to quite a few poke bowl shops and the serving portion is a lot more than what they give here.. the scoop is like half of a regular spoon scoop. If the scoop is small I've had the experience where the facility would scoop twice because that's the money worth. Will not be coming here again unfortunately. Fish was not that fresh tbh. read more

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This place is great! Food is fresh, portions are good and the variety of toppings makes the bowl complete. Will be coming back!

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5323 University Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
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(949) 932-0172
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Hours

What time does Poki Bowl open?

Poki Bowl opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Poki Bowl close?

Poki Bowl closes at 7:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Poki Bowl serve alcohol?

Yes, Poki Bowl serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Poki Bowl allow dogs?

Yes, Poki Bowl allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Poki Bowl have outdoor seating?

Yes, Poki Bowl has outdoor seating options.

Does Poki Bowl have parking?

Yes, Poki Bowl has parking options. Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does Poki Bowl have free WiFi?

Yes, Poki Bowl has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Customize your own seafood in a bowl with your choice of various proteins, toppings, and delicious sauces.

Review Highlights - Poki Bowl

“I got the small bowl with white rice and it comes with two scopes of protein.”

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With a group of 6 on prom night, we received AMAZING service. We went around 5:30 and it wasn't…read morebusy. Our server was incredibly considerate of our larger group size, offering to split meals into two bowls and cutting the egg-rolls in half for sharing. Among our group, we got mocktails and Thai tea and we were all amazing with the rich tastes and cute presentation. Overall we had an amazing experience and I would highly recommend taking a visit!

Bo Kho Sizzling Plate

Garlic Butter Noodles: Okinawa soba noodles featuring garlic butter sauce, marinated egg, arugula, and Pecorino cheese.

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Brisket Phở Dip: Brisket pho in a baguette: braised brisket, bean sprouts, picked onions, Thai basil, pickled red onion, hoisin, and Srirach

Nep Cafe

4.5(4.8k reviews)

8.8 mi

Nep has a special place in my heart, blending modernized brunch dishes with Vietnamese classics. It…read morereminds me of myself in a way! I feel like I have raved to multiple friends about Nep and how unique and delicious it is. Nep is located across from Mile Square Regional Park and has ample parking. Every time I have been there, it has always been busy, even with its generous indoor and outdoor seating. I also appreciate how on top of it the servers always are and how they make sure you are well taken care of. Nep is known for their Banh Mi Chao, which is kind of like Bo Ne but with an "everything but the kitchen sink" vibe. I definitely recommend first-time visitors try this dish since it is really what makes them stand out. The tenderness of the beef mixes so well with the sauce, tomatoes, and pâté, while the banh mi acts as the perfect dipping vessel that ties everything together. Besides the Banh Mi Chao, there are so many other dishes that are equally mouthwatering, such as their Crab Toast (with a generous amount of crab and a creamy mouthfeel) and their new steamed egg dish with pork floss (a salty flavor balanced with custardy egg). In my opinion, no matter what dish you decide to get, you can guarantee it will be well-seasoned. Really excited to continue being a repeat customer and trying everything under their roof.

Saturday brunch at Nep absolutely lived up to the hype. We showed up around noon expecting a long…read morewait, but got seated inside in just 10 minutes... already a win. Ordered the Banh Mi Chao and the Pandan Old Fashioned, and both delivered. The filet mignon was insanely tender, the baguette had that perfect crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture, and every bite was super flavorful. The Pandan Old Fashioned is great if you prefer something on the stronger side. Then came dessert... and wow. The banana bread pudding and mango sticky rice were straight-up bangers. No notes. Big shoutout to Thomas as well. Despite the packed brunch rush, he stayed incredibly attentive and made sure our table was taken care of the entire time. Service like that makes the experience great. Nep knows exactly what they're doing. Already thinking about my next visit.