We enjoyed the sushi as always. This trip we got four rolls…read moreParty Girl: Always our favorite Kamikaze: God with a kick Fuji Mountain:not bad, but the crab salad kind of overwhelmed the rest. Rainbow: this was a pleasant surprise

Maybe it's a holiday weekend and not a lot of people here, but man their sushi rice was sooo hard,…read moreit was sticking up from the seaweed and severely under-mirin-ated. I don't think our standard for sushi rice is that high but it was so bad I would rate it lower than grocery store sushi. The thick salmon sashimi cuts were fine but the ones in rolls or on nigiri didn't seem very fresh. My oldest had stomache afterwards. We got the $30 salmon plate and it was a bit underwhelming. The gyoza was also very small for the price, but the kids liked it. The Cali crunch was fine, but the rice was still too dry even tho the kids were fine with the dry rice. They don't like the mirin anyway so it was fine for them.

Love the food!!! The japanese curry is great, and all the Kaori's desserts too and of course, we go…read morefor the fish!

Wanted to have a solo lunch on my birthday, couldn't have chosen a better place. Got the salmon…read morerice bowl with Hokkaido Uni, it was very fresh and delicious! Good portions too and the food came out pretty quickly even though the place was almost full. It was my first time but the place seemed to be full of regulars. Can't wait to come back to this place. Kaori were very attentive and sweet, she helped me with choosing the best dish from the menu. PS do not sleep on the matcha cake, was surprised by how delicious it was

This was our second time coming to The Poke Place, and it has been great both times. The food is…read morealways very fresh, there are a lot of good options, and the service has been excellent. Everyone has been really friendly and helpful when ordering. We've tried both the Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken Lunch Plate and custom poke bowls, and everything we've had has been really good. The ingredients taste fresh, and portions felt fair for the price. For three of us to eat lunch, it was around $40, which felt reasonable. Seating is limited to about 6-8 counter seats, so it's definitely more of a quick stop than a sit-down restaurant. The only downside is the location--it's a little tucked away and not the easiest place to get to. Overall though, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for fresh poke or Hawaiian-style lunch plates.

Not that great at night, maybe better at lunch. We've been twice so far for dinner and both times…read morewe were greeted with blunt statements of all the stuff they don't have and what they won't make. The first time it was understandable, the second time they said they wouldn't make anything cold, so only fried or reheated stuff. If you do go...as for the food, the chicken Katsu is not bad, but it's hard to mess that up and they give you a good amount of rice with the lunch plate. The sides are really nothing special. They throw in a Hawaiian sounding word in the names but really it's just bland potato salad and macaroni salad. Is it the worst place around? No. Would it be a lot better if you could go and enjoy your food and not feel like you're ruining the day of the people working there just from stopping in? yes absolutely.

This is the best restaurant in Champaign. Full stop. The…read moreservice was top notch, the food was creative and SO tasty. The ambiance was peaceful, but jovial. There are families and college students, every race, age, and mood. (I personally saw a laughing table of early-20's, a large family with three generations, and a sullen teen with a concerned mom, and a white couple who just moved here. (Oh wait, that's us!) The tofu stir fry had such a subtle, but delicious flavor. The tofu was cooked really well and wasn't too crunchy or too soft. The scallop bibimbap was lovely. My husband said it looked like what he would find in Korea. Highly recommend and we will be back soon!

I came in not expecting too much based off of prior experience of "fusion" restaurants, but this…read morewas an absolute wonderful surprise! The pork belly ramen was super flavorful with the right amount of crisp in the pork and this amazing tonkatsu broth. The bibimbap was well balanced with fresh vegetables and gochujang on the side. The staff was extremely friendly and was very on top of tea and ramen refills. This stands out to me as one of my new favorite spots in Champaign, and I can't wait to try more dishes here!

I came in on a week night before thanksgiving so it was very quiet in the restaurant. I ordered…read morespicy tonkatsu ramen and it was alright. The meat cut was a little on the tough side but otherwise good. The egg did not have much of a marinated flavor. The staff was quick to serve me and the food came out very fast. The restaurant is very well designed and modern with what appeared to be a cafe on the floor above it. I see other reviews of this place and wish I had tried more of the menu which seems to have turned out better than the ramen did. I will be back to try more!

Visiting from out of town. Service awful- limited menu couldn't get passed poor customer service to…read moreeven order. 1 guy working clearly didn't care. Walked out went few doors down - greeted quickly, great service. Just keep going

We got our food to go and it was incredible. If that doesn't speak to the quality of the food I do…read morenot know what does. I had the spicy chicken ramen. Divine. The broth was so flavorful with just the right amount of spice My cousin lives here for college and his favorite is the spicy tonkutsu. The shrimp tempura was still great despite being to go. Everyone enjoyed the shared pork and chicken bao buns. The restaurant is super clean and the service was very fast. Ordering on their website is very easy. Sorry I forgot pics!

Great service, great vibe, good food I loved the katsu curry so much ! The gyoza/Fried dumpings was…read morealso very delicious!

I was surprised by how much I liked this place. This is by far the BEST value for ramen in CU with…read morevery generous portions. Despite how it looks on the outside there so so much seating.

Ordered the xo shrimp fried rice. Took a long time to get the order even though there wasn't anyone…read moreelse waiting for food. The fried rice was oily and flavorless.

While the service was good, this place is a miss. The quality of the food is very low. The…read more"California rolls" are stuffed with a seafood salad. There was no cream cheese in sight, no cucumber. The hot green tea was some form of cheap off brand Lipton bagged tea. Not at all a good cup of jasmine. The fish definitely seems like it might have been left out. The boat (which is a bit unnecessary given how little we ate) was packed full of room temperature "sushi". They served egg sushi on a plate with 4 different types as if they needed to cut cost any further!

I like this restaurant. The staff is always pleasant, friendly and professional. The lighting on…read mores soft and dim, making this restaurant nice and cozy. Good for date night

We randomly chose this place and were completely happy. The appetizers and dinner were fantastic…read more So glad to see them take over this beautiful spot!

So this place has all the ingredients to be a top notch experience buttt just fell bland .... The…read morespace itself is a vibe , ambiance , service & food presentation were good but our food lacked flavor and spice overall . Our "spring rolls " , were actually fried egg rolls served with a side of ketchup .. eww On a positive note they have some great private party dining spaces as well. They also serve single use mouthwash in the restrooms which I found to be a nice touch .

We've stopped here twice when I Champaign and have enjoyed the food, drinks and excellent service…read more Large portions and fresh tasting. Ordered chicken bulgogi box, enjoyed very much, and had about half leftover. Really enjoyed the soojung Gwa - a cinnamon-y drink that is excellent for a hot day.

A hidden gem for authentic Korean dishes. Service was impecable and dishes came out hot. We ordered…read morea variety of dishes such as: *Squid & Scallion Pancake $16 (filled up the entire plate) *Fried Kimari $7 (Crispy seaweed with sweet potato noodle) *LA Galbi $31 (Grilled Rib) *Bibimbob $14 (Veggy over rice) The meal was enough to feed a small party and the had a great time trying out all the delights from San Maru. Free Parking in lot and highly recommend.