This was our second time coming to The Poke Place, and it has been great both times. The food is always 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. read more

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Spotless and very kind. The food was very good. Service was great and the ambience was nice. Everybody was very kind in there. I would totally recommend the restaurant on Fields Drive. Please don't get them confused to the poke shack on campus. This is the one by Carle on the fields it's very good read more

Not that great at night, maybe better at lunch. We've been twice so far for dinner and both times we 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. read more

This is a great little hidden gem. We just got back from Hawai'i last week and really wanted to get some Poké. This was a clean restaurant with great service. The employees were fast and the food was delicious. Highly recommend read more

The Poke Shack - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

For a Poke spot somewhat out of the way and in a very small strip, this place was pretty good! The restaurant itself was a very small shop, mostly meant for getting the food to-go so that's just what my friend and I did. They also have nice to-go condiments which is handy. After we waited about 10 minutes, our food came out. I got the Combo Sushi bowl, and my friend got the Big Maui. We both thought the food was very fresh and tasty. Our only issue with it was the portion sizes. For around $15 we got bowls the size of a small household bowl. I've found that getting Poke on campus, just a 15 minute drive away, can get you much more food. Overall, really enjoyed it, but feel like you can get better value elsewhere read more

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Silly how good this is. Fast easy service, at the counter. Amazing fish, I got the tuna 3-way which had chunk, spicy chunk, and ground. Fresh edamame, avocado, so good. Great quick dinner on the road read more

Woah. Best poke in Illinois is here! Forget the rest. Best part: avocado is so important. No skimming on the avocado here. Poke was very tasty, fresh and cool. So thankful to find this place in my little town in the middle of the corn fields. Crab salad and tuna was so flavorful. I can't wait to try their Hawaiian plate, the short rib lunch is next on my list! read more

The Poke Shack - Big Kahuna Bowl - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

The client I travel to for work is right by this location. It is now on my go to list for at least one or two meals while I am there. The food is always fresh, the portions are good and everything tastes delicious read more

Me and my husband came here out of curiosity to try poke for a nice summer day. The prices are reasonable and portions are generous but the service could use some work. We were the first ones to order around 5:45pm, patrons behind us ordered after. Despite the order, we waited at least 30 minutes for our food and saw others receive their orders before we did. There was one or two people working behind the register. I don't understand what the wait was about. But it was extremely inconvenient as we were anticipating a quick pick up since my husband had to go to work. Don't make a shop a pick up kind of place if you're going to make customers wait 30 minutes. The food was decent, but the wait really ruined the entire experience. We won't be coming back here unless we really run out of options for poke in Champaign. read more

Amazing quality and great service! This is no doubt the best poke in the Champaign/Urbana area. I ordered the Island bowl and added spicy salmon. It was fresh and delicious! read more

We were in town for a college soccer match and before heading back to St. Louis, needed food. The Poke Shack sounded healthy and good so we stopped in--and it didn't disappoint! This place is outstanding! The owner took our order and was super friendly and helpful with the menu. We both had the Big Kahuna - one with original raw tuna and one with raw salmon. They were absolutely delicious. Both bowls were filled generously filled with brown rice, krab salad, tuna/salmon, edamame, avocado, cabbage, carrots, masago and we had our choice of sauces. If this restaurant was in St. Louis area, we'd be eating here every week and likely multiple times a week. The interior is nicely decorated, Hawaiian vibe, but very limited seating- only a row of seats at a bar looking out the front window. For us this was completely fine, but you can tell they're not set up to have a lot of dine-in guests. We will be back next time we are in Champaign area! read more

The Poke Shack - Big Kahuna bowl - with raw salmon and brown rice...a must try! - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Great food! I had the Big Maui Bowl and it was great again. I ordered on their website and it was ready in 15 minutes. I'm always greeted when I walk in and thanked when I leave. read more

They're never open, even when their hours say they should be open. Also no consistency in the quality of the food you order... read more

Just stopped by with the family for a quick. Super fast, friendly, and fresh. Awesome assortment of options for everyone. read more

Awesome food and good prices. I have been craving Poké since we got back from Hawaii a few months ago and this restaurant gave me my fix. The food was fresh and you get a lot. Would recommend to anyone that likes sushi! Will be coming back for sure. read more

The Poke Shack - Tuna Trio Bowl - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

I lived in Hawaii for a couple of years and this place takes me back 100%. Excellent poke, delicious and fresh. Can't wait to try the lunch plates but the poke is too good to pass up. My go to is the spicy tuna, mixed with the fresh veg and the delicious sticky rice, its like being back with the plumaria and palm trees. read more

The Poke Shack - Spicy tuna poke bowl with a little krab salad and avocado added ......yum!! - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

My daughter is a picky eater. She had the chicken katsu ramen. She said it was "delicious" "superb" and "so good and the noodles too." I always get poke bowl and it's very fresh and good and the staff is friendly. read more

OMG! So delicious! I was looking for something fast (but not fast food) right off the highway and am I glad I picked this place. Had 4 5- reviews (and now 5). Service friendly, helpful, and quick...ingredients are fresh and delicious. I got the Big Kahuna with Spicy Salmon...highly recommended. read more

Food was great and service was quick. I would plan on taking it to go as the inside is very small and there is hardly any seating available. read more

The Poke Shack - Menu - Poke Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

All I can say is wow, this poke bowl hit the spot. I got the tuna trio and my husband got the big kahuna bowl. I was born and raised on Oahu so I was shocked to find a little piece of Hawaii in the middle of Illinois. I wish we lived closer so we could eat here more often. Huge plus that they have Hawaiian Sun drinks and the poke is nice sized cubes! Not your average mainland poke spot. Mahalo! read more

Ordered in advance for a 20-person group. Order was ready on time, all 20+ meals exactly as requested, containers were organized and labeled well, and the food was fresh and delicious. Came with all the necessary extras and was an excellent meal! I am very impressed. Thanks. read more

I had the Tuna Trio a little spicy but amazing flavor! Never disappointed at this restaurant.

Their poke is AMAZING- it's the closest to authentic Hawaiian poke I've had since visiting. Shai is awesome- even as the busy owner of multiple restaurants, he still takes the time to genuinely get to know his customers, and has such a passion for his food! This will continue to be my go-to poke spot in Champaign! read more

Made my first visit today and can't wait to go back. I had a sushi bowl with rice, tuna, shrimp, and crab salad. It was very fresh and flavorful. They had a nice selection of canned Hawaiian drinks, too. The service was super friendly and helpful. I would drive out of my way to eat this food. read more

tasty yummy very nice people. you should all go to the poke shake, the ambiance was very enjoyable, and we got there right before it closed and they still served us (very kind people!!) come eat very good very yummy read more

On March 31st around 5pm, I visited the Fields Location in Champaign to purchase my son and I combo sushi bowls. I love them and wanted my son (who also loves sushi) to try it out. After getting home I noticed the spicy tuna AND smoked salmon were left out of my bowl and the smoked salmon was left out of my son's bowl. I contacted the store and male answered and after voicing my issues he stated he did hear they ran out of smoked salmon. He then put a woman on the phone who apologized and gave me the options of coming back to the store to get the protein that was left out or to have my 2 bowls replaced at a different time. I chose to have my two bowls replaced and she told me she would write my name down with what was credited to me. I called today and told they have no record or notation of any of this. I was placed on a long hold and then had to be called back after an investigation was done. When I was contacted back, the woman on the phone was short with me telling me she has no time to investigate and that she would give me one of my bowls but not the other then hung up on me during the call. This is a terrible way to operate. I was initially met with understanding and great customer service. All of that was tarnished by the rude employee who didn't have time for me. I was, admittedly, wronged and now nothing will be rectified. I have referred so many people to this place from my coworkers, family, and even strangers. Even today, my coworkers and I were dancing around about it being a Poke Shack day for us but this happened. I know quality food. I'm willing to spend good money for that food. I pride myself on patronizing local businesses. However I will not accept poor customer service and rude employees. I cannot do business with a place that chooses to cast aside long term customer to chase down passersby for a lunch special. I won't return and I will let my friends know how you operate. read more