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    Poki Star

    4.0 (511 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Japanese, Poke
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    a bowl of rice with meat and vegetables
    Paul A.

    Design your own Poki. Many selection for you to pick. Add only few dollar and get 5 protein scoops instead of 3 protein scoops. Great for quick healthy meals.

    Kris B.

    My husband just turned me on to the "half white rice/half salad" base thing. Wow, its so great that way! I always had so much rice left over at the end and this makes the meal so much lighter. We usually order the large ($15.99), half rice/half salad base, 3 scoops of tuna, 2 scoops of salmon, seaweed salad (+$1.50), crab meat, edamame, avocado (+$1.50), masago, ginger, sesame seeds. I think I'm going to stop getting the seaweed salad since they charge the extra $1.50 and no way is that an equal value to avocado! House sauce (ponzu) with a drizzle of eel sauce at the end. Everything is very fresh. We live super close to this location so it will be added to our To Go rotation.

    Let's try this place out.
    Tiffany P.

    This place had fresh fish and lots of toppings my children enjoyed their food. Service was great! Restrooms were nice and clean. We just came from the beach and the kids love poke so we stopped and glad we did. I'd come here again if I'm in the area.

    Chris Y.

    I had to order the large which gives you five scoops of protein and the selections are really nice but I prefer spicy tuna. I love the interior of the place. It's really cool when you come in they'll start you off by asking how big your order whether it needs to be small or large I took the basic toppings of cucumber and fish eggs and then I had spicy mayo added my first layer with salad, but your choice is salad, or white or brown rice And I ordered Pasco guava nectar for me, it was the perfect meal !! The flavor was perfect to customize I think you'll love the options!!

    Maelani R.

    I came here with a friend to grab a quick lunch and it was perfect. We wanted something light and settled on poki. I'm not a huge poki fan but I really liked my bowl! I got a really simple bowl with salmon and some vegetables and sauce and it was great. The man at the counter was very patient with me. Definitely will come here again

    Poke bowl regular!
    Victoria L.

    Love love this place! Best poke in Orange County. Great service and nice decor inside. Shout out to Kim for always writing me nice notes

    Regular bowl with black rice
    Bixby D.

    Friendly staff with generous portions and great options. Their are some other places near by but Poke Star is a clear winner. This is my new poke place.

    Regular bowl  - fresh, healthy and awesomely delicious
    Monica H.

    We - one of my gfs and I finally tried this poki establishment for dinner to go. We have always gone to Starbucks and Bubba Sweets. This place is between the two. Stopped by after shopping at Trader Joe's Pretty self explanatory menu. Pick a bowl size, base rice/salad, half & half,, etc, I choose salad - cucumbers, seaweed salad, 3 proteins - tuna, salmon, peppered tuna ,and well sauce/sesame oil and wasabi. All was fresh. Clean, fresh food and friendly customer service. Awesome light dinner. Will definitely be back.

    Large poke
    Eric M.

    Hands down our favorite poke place anywhere. Big portions reasonable prices and quality fish. The workers are always nice and don't make you feel like you're bothering them like some of the places around here are. Overall best little spot to grab some food and hang out.

    Cha L.

    Friendly service, good portions for the price and the fish was fresh! Standard topping selections and the sauces I chose were ponzu and the spicy one which made it a perfect sauce for the salad that I had! Will return again next time!

    Large bowl with tuna and salmon in bed

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    9 years ago

    Really fishy flavor above and beyond any other place I've been too. The rest of the bowl was really lack luster. I wasn't impressed.

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    8 years ago

    Oh this is some glorious food. Expensive so I don't go often, but it's some tasty stuff.

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    8 years ago

    Best poki place, always fresh, staff are so nice and the food is very consistent and super yummy! Go try it for yourself!

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    9 years ago

    Great sauce flavors, good fish and friendly staff. Hadn't had a bad experience. I come pretty frequently.

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    8 years ago

    Seriously this place is good. Best bowl ive ever had..price is a bit much foe the bowl but its worth it...is like having sushie in a bowl ..

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    Taste is good. Fast service. Healthy healthy healthy. Can be keto friendly if you choice it.

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    Da Hawaiian Kitchen

    Da Hawaiian Kitchen

    4.2
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    One of the Best Hawaiian BBQ Spots I've Tried!…read more A friend finally brought me to his favorite Hawaiian BBQ spot (I guess he decided to stop gatekeeping ), and I'm so glad he did! I ordered the 2-Piece Boneless Chicken Plate with the spicy garlic sauce, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The chicken was incredibly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The seasoning paired perfectly with the spicy garlic sauce, making every bite delicious. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the creamy mac salad had a nice peppery kick that complemented the meal really well. My only minor complaint was that the chicken was just a tad salty, but it wasn't enough to take away from the overall experience. The two women working the register were friendly, welcoming, and professional, greeting everyone with big smiles. The dining area inside was spotless, there was plenty of indoor seating, and parking was easy with lots of available spaces it was very clean! If you're looking for flavorful Hawaiian BBQ with crispy, juicy chicken and excellent customer service, this place is definitely worth a visit. I'd happily come back again. 9/10!

    My family and I have been going to Da Hawaiian at their old location for quite some time, and we…read moreabsolutely loved their chicken. Recently, we found out that they moved to a new location, which is actually a lot closer to us. We ordered our usual (2 chili peppa boneless combo plates of spicy garlic and garlic), but sadly, it just wasn't the same. The chicken wasn't as crispy as before, and it hardly had any flavor. We were disappointed, but we're willing to give it another try. Hopefully, this was just a one-time thing.

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    Ai Pono Cafe

    Ai Pono Cafe

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    The best Hawaiian food in Costa Mesa hands down. I would…read morerecommend going with anything under the Ai Pono Originals section on the menu or any combo plate so you can get more than one protein option. Don't just stick with one protein. There was plenty of seating inside and out but I also went in the middle of the afternoon. I'm sure seating may be difficult during rush hour here. Don't be discouraged if you see a long line, the service is fast. Expect to spend $15-$20ish a plate. The only things I didn't like were the sides when bought separately. I got a side of mac salad and there was barely any. I got more in the actual plate. If I had to get a side again, it would probably be a musubi since there's no way they can skimp out on that.

    This place. All day, every day. If you have never had Hawaiian street food, or haven't had good…read moreHawaiian street food, you haven't eaten at 'Ai Pono Cafe, and you should be. I only began eating Hawaiian street food and flavors about 10 years ago, and even in Honolulu, the North Shore or in Hilo, I have never had such amazing Hawaiian fare. The lace is true to the Hawaiian feel with posters and stickers and great Hawaiian decor everywhere. And even on the busiest days I have been there I have never waited longer than 10 minutes. I meant to review them leaving now my last trip here, but never got to it, but what I can say is the apriete of fresh fish, Korean short ribs, katsu ahi, shout ahi poke, Mac salad, Kim chee , nothing disappoints. So much flavor, so fresh, so perfect. Grab some spam masubi or shrimp lolli for a snack, or da roots plate or da mento f*ckin bento for a full meal and treat yourself to the islands. ALEAYS worth the stop!

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    Keoni Island Food

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    4.3
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    13.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
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    Def consider this an OC hidden gem. Randomly went one day since my friend recommended it and I…read morecan't believe I've never heard of it before. Decent amount of indoor seating here and water if you wanna stay and eat. Next time I want to try the garlic butter shrimp since the cashier recommended it to me Soy garlic glazed salmon: 5/5 this was super good and honestly a super filling portion. I probably would've been ok with just the bowl instead of the plate but I also liked the mac salad. Not a fan of the coleslaw though so I would prob see if I can sub that out next time My friend got the garlic furikake fried chicken plate. I tried a bit of this and also loved the chicken. Based on what I've tried so far, it seems like you can't rlly go wrong with whatever you order

    We came here for lunch and ordered the Loco Moco and the Garlic Furikake Chicken/Pork Belly combo…read moreplate, which comes with mac salad, coleslaw, and pickled veggies. The star of the meal was the Furikake Chicken. It tasted SO GOOD. Chicken was a little dry, but the flavor makes up for it. Pork belly was good and pretty tender. Mac salad was not bad, with a strong bonito flavor, and the coleslaw was a bit bitter. Loco Moco was decent. Limeade was definitely sour, but my husband enjoyed it. We ended our meal with one mango and one coconut cream malasada. Donut was hot and fluffy, and the cream was pretty good... just VERY sweet! If I'm ever in the area, I would come back for the Garlic Furikake Chicken bowl, and to try their spam musubi!

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    No Ka Oi

    No Ka Oi

    3.6
    (838 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    No Ka Oí is a fun Hawaiian restaurant and bar with plenty of seating both indoors and outside. The…read moreplace has a very local feel, with TVs everywhere and a good mix of people hanging out, watching sports, eating, and having a drink. We ordered the Sumo Moco Loco, and it was a massive portion that could easily feed two people. The food was really good and definitely hit the spot. We also had the katsu chicken, which comes with the sauce already on it. The sauce was a little sweeter than I normally prefer, so next time I'd order it on the side so I can control how much goes on the chicken. The unexpected highlight was the cinnamon roll. It was buttery, soft, and cooked perfectly. Honestly, it was so good that I'd come back just for that. Our server was also great. She was friendly, attentive, and did an excellent job handling what looked like a lot of tables without making us feel ignored. Overall, No Ka Oí is a casual, laid-back spot with good Hawaiian food, generous portions, plenty of TVs, and a strong local vibe. And definitely save room for the cinnamon

    During my most recent visit to Huntington, I was craving teriyaki chicken and my husband was…read morecraving poke, so we were stoked to find this restaurant to try. They have so many items on their menu, it's hard to choose because everything they offer sounds and looks great. I did switch up to the Huli Huli chicken (a favorite of mine) with mac salad and rice. My husband did stick to the spicy ahi tuna bowl. We also ordered a POG juice to split (another favorite of mine). Everything was fantastic! The food was so good I probably could have cried I was so happy. My husband's spicy ahi tuna bowl was delicious especially the freshness of the tuna. I did enjoy the Huli Huli chicken more, but probably the Mac salad sold me the most. Our POG was delicious too. Our server Joshua rocked too. Super welcoming and kind while also being attentive to us the whole time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

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    Shootz

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    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Had such a great first experience at Shootz! Me and my best friend were walking by and smelled the…read morearoma of the chicken and instantly knew we had to try it. The chicken itself was super crispy and fresh. Personally, I think the chicken sandwiches could've used just a little bit more seasoning, but overall everything was still really good. What truly made the experience stand out was Danny at the register. He was absolutely amazing and had incredible customer service. Once he found out it was our first time there and that they were close to closing, he went above and beyond and accommodated us with not one, but TWO chicken sandwiches on the house for us to try. That level of kindness and hospitality honestly made our night. We ended up getting an amazing combo with shrimp, chicken, macaroni salad, two Spam musubi, two chicken sandwiches, and two drinks -- all for only $22!!! Such a great value for the amount and quality of food we received. Danny's energy alone made us want to come back. Great customer service goes a long way, and this place definitely left a positive impression on us!

    I brought my kids here today, as I do about once a week. They love the musubis and enjoy the…read moreatmosphere. We always order the same things: musubis and a lemonade. We've been here a lot over the years since they opened, and we've never had an issue getting a lemonade refill with other employees. Never once. Maybe they were nice. Today, however, the employee at the front, Shien, told us they don't offer refills. She was in the back chatting away with another employee so maybe it was inconvenient for her to offer the refill as she would have to walk back to the front area, whatever might be. What made the experience especially frustrating for me was that I was using the opportunity to teach my son how to politely approach restaurant staff and ask for a refill himself. After being told no, he was embarrassed, and it turned what was supposed to be a positive learning experience into a disappointing one. As I walked over to ask for clarification, I noticed Shien and another employee looking in my direction, whispering, and laughing. I don't know if it was about me, but the timing and appearance didn't leave a good impression. If the restaurant has a new policy of not offering lemonade refills, that's completely their choice. I just think it should be communicated clearly at the time of purchase or posted on a sign, especially since their other drinks are refillable. Every other employee I've interacted with over the years has always been friendly and accommodating, which is one of the reasons we kept coming back. There are plenty of other dining options in the area, so unfortunately I don't plan on returning because of today's experience and a bad impression with the Shien girl. If my kids really wanted to eat here again and I saw the same employee working, I would definitely turn around and choose another place to eat.

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    Kimchi Butter Katsu Chicken Plate, pure deliciousness!
    Kimchi Butter Katsu Chicken Plate, pure deliciousness!
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    The Loft

    The Loft

    3.4
    (353 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    The Loft has been around for a while now, and I have enjoyed many dinners at their other location…read more Being more of a fast food location, I was still hoping for some good food to have for lunch with my mom. Craving some Hawaiian food and not a lot of sit down locations, I thought we would try this old staple. The service was excellent and the staff was very helpful. The seating was outside and comfortable for what it's worth. I think my mom enjoyed watching all of the passer Byers with their dogs, but when it came to her meal, I could tell she was not enjoying it as much as I thought she would. She ordered the kalua pork and felt it lacked a bit of flavor. Which I was sorry to hear. As for my combo of Korean beef and island style fried chicken, it was a bit over done. Now I typically would eat it with a pair of hashi, but I had a plastic fork that had a hard time piercing the crust of the chicken. Flavor was not bad, but not as savory as I remembered. The beef was well seasoned, but a little tough. The Mac salad was a little heavy on the pepper too. Now I believe it would be worth another try, but wished it was as good as I had remembered in the past. Again, it could have been just a bad day.

    plane and simple the food is delicious! great flavors on the chicken with very friendly staff and…read morethe space is also great and homey. the only two issues i had were that the tables felt sticky and the area around it up stairs where pretty dirty mind you it was behind like a fan or picture i think but still very visible so just a little uncomfortable.

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    Island Style Fried Chicken Plate ..soooo ono !!!
    Island Style Fried Chicken Plate ..soooo ono !!!
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    Chicken Katsu Cutlet Plate ..thick pieces , excellent!!

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