Very tasty poke shop in the Costa Mesa area. Super-efficient staff that can manage a crazy long line through their own assembly line system of adding your ingredients together. Overall, very delicious and fresh ingredients w/ a good variety of toppings. The poke options were a little more limited (only about 3-4 types of fish), but they were still seasoned well. Sometimes the portions are good (a heaping scoop) and sometimes the portions are a bit cheap (a flattened scoop). For the price they're charging, I would expect a full scoop of protein per selection. Seating is comfortable indoors. Parking is plentiful, strip mall style, although there are a few homeless folks wandering around - so bring your valuables inside w/ you. They have multiple tasty Japanese sides and drinks/snacks as well to buy, which add to the ambience and vibe. A bit pricey overall, which it was a bit more affordable. read more

I can't believe I haven't tried Uroko Cafe sooner! Uroko is a fast casual poke restaurant with plenty of indoor seating. The poke is amazing and you get to load up on toppings without paying extra like other restaurants. Crab meat and avocado was included. Definitely recommend for anyone who loves the mainland poke style bowls. The price is fair, usually $13 for two scoops which is very filling because of the toppings. I would recommend three scoops for bigger appetites or anyone who wants more proteins. Service is fast and friendly! read more

Uroko Poke - 2 Scoops - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Feeling like a light, refreshing and healthy lunch? Uroko Cafe is your spot! The fish is always fresh, and you can choose to make it heartier with rice, or on the lighter side with salad and broccoli as your base. Their plethora of mix ins and sauces offer a wide variety of option. If you are craving sushi rolls, they also have that pre packed for pick up, and they offer an entire tea bar with boba. The Thai tea was perfectly balanced, The staff are always efficient (hardly ever a long line) and offer friendly conversation. The inside seating area offers both booths and tables with chairs, for a fast casual dining experience. read more

Uroko Poke - Thai Milk Tea, build your own bowl with tuna, salmon and yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is a legitimate poke place. In my opinion, it's the best in town. Also great for kids, they offer a kid friendly bowl. Besides poke they also have sushi rolls. Portions are large, with 3 scoops I only eat half. Lots of seating. Line moves fast. Great value & quality. Will definitely be returning. read more

I never get bored of this place. Ample of fish. 5 dollar salmon handrolls to go. And they're chunky too! Better than most supermarket handrolls. For 20 bucks you'll get enough poke to share for 2. The 5 scoops are large!! And they dont charge for guac. Heck yeah. I feel rich just for not paying extra for Avocado. read more

Love this place 1000%!! This place has a wide selection of poke toppings and even a boba bar too! Service here was fast, and the people were friendly. They have free premium toppings, including crabmeat and avocado which is rare at other places haha. I decided to order a 3 scoop bowl: 1/2 white rice + 1/2 salad, salmon, spicy salmon, and tuna, I also added avocado and a lot of crispies. The poke is served in a silver stainless steel bowl, which is cool! The quality of the fish was melt in your mouth and very flavorful even with light sauce. The veggies were fresh, and the crispies (crispy onion and furikake) paired well with the bowl. They have a generous amount of seating, and there is a back lot parking. A hidden gem in Costa Mesa that is worth the go :) 10/10 read more

Uroko Poke - 3 Scoops - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great poke bowl place with lots of protein choices! Price is based on number of proteins. I got the proteins so my total was $14. First poke place that has broccoli as an option! I loved that they had broccoli as an option but it was not undercooked for my liking. Toppings are limited to six and they can't be of the same kind. Avocado does not cost extra. They also have spicy imitation crab meat as an option. Other choices included roasted corn, edamame, seaweed salad, beets, mango, pineapple. Protein choices included salmon, tuna, yellowtail, albacore, steamed octopus, Spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and more. Their sauces were ok. They're original sauce is a ponzu sauce and they make it spicy by adding chili oil. They also have spicy Mayo and spicy miso sauces. Overall, the bowl was delicious and filling. I will return! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I'm 100% a regular here, and for good reason. Fresh fish, generous portions, and Hawaiian-style quality (imo!). Plenty of mainland-style options here; you can pick your fish, add your sauces and mix-ins, and other toppings. But for those looking for a traditional take on mainland-style poke, I highly recommend the spicy salmon (get it on the rice directly, not tossed in!). Their sauces are delicious here. If you get extra sauce to toss your fish and mix-ins, it tastes pretty darn close to Hawaiian-style, pre-marinated poke. I opt for extra cucumbers and white onions with my fish. Spacious restaurant to enjoy your poke in as well! I'm a huge fan of the food and ambience at Uroko, and I return once a month or so. read more

Uroko Poke - Large (5-scoop) custom poke bowl with tuna and spicy salmon (on the rice). Add wasabi mayo! - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Definitely better places around to get poke bowls. The portions are small and the price is high! And they rush you!

Good price for a decent amount of food! I've always had delivery so I've never been to the actual restaurant but it's great every single time. read more

Found this to be sort of a halfway point between myself and my brother and we were both pleasantly surprised with this place overall. I chose the vegan option while he had the yellowtail I believe. I liked the options they gave as some similar places, you'd be lucky to have one or two. The portion was really good for the price and the seating area was fairly large. You order from filling out a piece of paper, one of their preselected options or as you go down the line (like chipotle). There's minimal table service as this is an order at the counter and seat yourself and also bus the table yourself. We were here on a Saturday for diner and it was consistently almost at full capacity so seems like this is one of the places to be. read more

Uroko is the best poke place in Orange County. You can not change my mind. "Poke tiki is pretty good", No, you're wrong. Poke tiki is Uroko's little brother AT BEST. I love poke tiki, poke wave and poke bowlz, but those are like the type of love you have for an ex-girlfriend; you really liked them at one point, but then Uroko came along and now you can't ever see another poke place the same. Amazing portions, great quality of fish, friendly employees as well as a clean space. No other poke place will ever come close; they can try, but they will never be even in the same ballpark as Uroko. read more

Please be aware that I'm giving a 3 star rating mainly because (1) the staff has probably messed up my order and (2) the fairly slow/unorganized order pick up . The poke bowl itself tasted great and the portion is pretty generous when compared to other poke bowl shops in the area. However, I can't say that the price is fair because I barely got 1.1(?) scoops of protein even though I've paid for a 2 scoops of protein bowl. The 2 types of protein I chose were salmon and octopus. As you can see in the photos, there's barely any octopus in the bowl. Besides the issue with the extremely small and inconsistent protein scoop/portion-size, I've also ran into an issue while picking up my order. I arrived at the shop shortly after receiving a notification informing me that the order is ready for pick up. I stood at the pick up area for about 10-15 minutes while the staffs were busy serving & taking payments from other customers. I end up lining up at the"in store order" line and asked the staff at the serving station to assist me with my order pick up. The staff then brought me my order and informed me that there's actually a pick up area near the entrance/cashier. It's kind of funny because I was actually standing there for a good 10-15 minutes and none of the staff had the time to assist me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have ended up at the "in store order" line in the first place. However, I can see myself visiting again because their poke bowl tasted so fresh and delicious. But next time though I will probably order in store so hopefully I will get a more generous scoop of protein. read more

Uroko Poke - 2 Scoops (Salmon and Boiled Octopus) - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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yummy fish and price is good. store was clean too, workers were nice. came at night so it was pretty empty and fast read more

Uroko Poke - 5scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here for the 1st time last week. If you feel like having poke or love poke, this is a great place to go. The staff is friendly and helpful ( give suggestions if you don't know what to put or which sauce). Don't forget to try the gyoza. read more

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Yummy. Awesome. First time trying poke and I love it!! I can see myself ordering more in the future. Osíris was helpful. She showed me the variety of sea and veggie options. Comfortable to eat in a sunlight room where radio wasn't super loud. read more

Uroko Poke - 3 Scoop. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, crab meat. Veggies, ginger avocado, lime, green onions. Etc... - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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They be packin the bowls so fat i love it here, short walk away and its right by Mitsuwa

this place is my go-to poke spot in costa mesa. i always take it to-go. the prep is really fast, and the food tastes very fresh. i really like how uroko gives a variety of toppings compared to other places i've been to. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Uroko is hands down my favorite poke spot in all of OC. The bowls are well-priced, and the fish is always extremely fresh with a good variety to choose from. There are also a lot of different base options and sides to choose from, and I feel like you get a very size able portion at a great price. At other poke spots, I'll end up paying more for lower quality and less food. Sometimes the line can get long, but it typically moves pretty quickly. There's plenty of seating inside so it's a good option for a big group, but it's also very convenient to take to-go as well. Don't forget to check in on Yelp for a free miso soup! read more

One of my favorite spots in OC for poke. Reliable in terms of quality and consistency, great portions, and delicious! I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so. read more

I do like the food and selection that is here. I like the freshness of the fish and variety of toppings that are found at the location. The service is hit or miss depending on who serves you. The ambiance is quite nice as it is clean and very casual. I would definitely recommend coming here for poke. read more

Best food, I'm craving it right now! I wish there was one in the IE. The service is great. The ambiance was nice, but not great.

Nothing much to say other then great poke spot and I always go here if am in the area great food overall 5 stars

My girlfriend and I go here often. It's been our favorite poke place since college. They have good servings and allow more toppings than other places. Their avocado is also included in the free toppings, which other places usually charge for. Right now they have a limited time grilled eel protein added as one of the possible scoop options and it was pretty good. The employees are always nice and quick, and it's a nice, casual place to eat at with lots of seating. read more

First time at Uroko cafe and I am already looking forward to coming back!!! First impression was that I really liked how spacious the parking and inside was. Lots of seating and very accommodating to large groups. Their hours are also great! If you're ever craving for poke past 9pm not to worry cause they're still open until 10pm!! Amazing portions for a great price. Fish tasted fresh and they had lots of sides and toppings to choose from. Lastly the service was quick and very nice. I highly recommend Uroko Cafe! read more

Uroko Poke - Closest is the 5 scoop portion & my friend got the 3 scoop portion! - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This has been in my bookmarks after one of my friends recommended it, and their customized poke bowls are definitely worth a try! The place can be a bit hard to find, but it's right behind the Chevron. Parking can be a bit rough, but the inside is pretty spacious with plenty of seats. The workers are friendly and helped provide recommendations on which sauces to get. Since I'm vegetarian, I don't get poke very often since there aren't usually veggie protein options. I was surprised to see that this place had tofu and vegan meat! I ordered the three scoops of protein bowl with half rice half greens, 2 scoops of tofu and 1 scoop of vegan meat, 6 toppings (seaweed salad, avocado, edamame, roasted corn, cucumber), topped with green onions, cilantro, lime, furikake, and tempura crunch with original ponzu, spicy mayo, and spicy miso. Overall, everything was pretty good and well-balanced, but a bit salty for my taste. That's probably since I got 3 diff sauces, so I'd recommend sticking to two! TLDR; check in on Yelp for a miso soup, if you're vegetarian, get the vegan meat and tofu + spicy mayo/miso read more

Uroko Poke - 3 scoops of protein poke bowl + miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Gonna go out on a limb and proclaim Uroko the best poke I've had (so far) in OC. Service is super fast, fish is fresh, and free avocado keep bringing me back. Also, free miso soup with check-in! Only thing I'd mention is that it does get pretty pricey, but the portion size alone makes up for it. read more

Uroko Poke - 3 Scoops - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Going through the counter, there are several options and the taste of the sides and toppings are all very fresh. I got a bowl with spicy tuna and yellowtail, and added most of the toppings. Garlic chips is a must And with your first yelp check in, you get a free miso soup, which compliments nicely. The serving size is very large - enough to feed 3 normal people or 2 hungry, hungry hippos. I'd go again if I'm in the area. read more

Uroko Poke - Atmosphere :) - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been coming here for two years and it's always so amazing but for the first time I ordered to-go and it was horrible. I got brown rice and it was so hard like it was the last of the bowl all dried up. Then my salmon had a bad taste and couldn't eat it. plus I ordered a miso soup and it didn't come in my order, and that was a bummer. it's better to go in person. But my bf said his bowl was fine. Not sure if what I ordered was the last of it and they just didn't want to make a fresh batch. read more

The poke here was amazing! The flavoring of the fish especially the spicy ones were so good. There is a wide variety of toppings (and the avocado and imitation crab is including without extra charge)! The portion is really big as well. The staff was very friendly and the inside of the cafe is very chill and cozy. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Amazing food, good vibes unique take on poke bowl, service was helpful . Spacious and roomy, came after work and didn't disappoint. read more

Uroko Poke - 5 Scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My family has been raving about Uroko for the past few months, so I knew I wanted to stop by while I'm home for the holidays. I went for lunch today and can confirm: Uroko Cafe is awesome! The portions are huge, ingredients are good quality, staff are so kind, and the restaurant itself is cozy yet spacious. My family and I each ordered our own 2 scoop plates, but the portion size was insane! I got a scoop of tuna and a scoop of salmon, and I've never had this much protein in my small poke bowls. Their seaweed salad is also really great. Such a good spot for lunch; I can't wait to visit again the next time I'm back in the area! read more

Uroko Poke - 2 Scoops plate with white rice and salad, tuna and salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

this has to be my go to place to get poke in oc. the fish is super fresh the portion sizes are huge and they give a free miso soup when you check into yelp. you can also get double crabmeat for free (one spicy crabmeat and one regular crabmeat). the service here is always fast even if the line seems long they always have tons of workers creating bowls for people. it's has lots of seating if you wanted to eat inside and they also include outdoor seating. typical place you would go to eat lunch with your friends, not too loud, but not to quiet either. really really love this place. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Friend said this was his favorite place for poke and wow I agree now!! Quantity and quality along with flavor of the sauces, just so solid. Staff are friendly and love the vibe of the interior. Honestly not much to say! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I gót albacore in my poke bowl and it was so fatty and had this very fishy taste to it. There was also a bone inside it when i took a bite. The server also got my order wrong and mixed mine and my girlfriend's bowls up because she kept getting confused and mixing up the bowls. read more

Uroko Poke - 5 Scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

uroko is one of my favorite places to get poké! i'm a fan of their salmon, so i get it every time. two scoops of protein will run you $14 and you can get a free miso soup if you check in on Yelp. i love that the food tastes fresh and not too heavy and also that avocado is not an extra charge! the service is pretty friendly and attentive. there are plenty of seats inside to eat. overall, love this place for poké. it used to be my go-to in college and it's still as good as i remember! read more

Uroko Poke - poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I oredered 2 scoops and Taro milk tea by online and pick up on exact time. Everything was good. But only thing is it comes brown rice only instead brown rice and seasonal salad that I ordered. I still like Uroko. Everyone can make mistake. read more

Uroko Poke - I got this. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Hello, my boyfriend and I have been eating here for about 2 years and it quickly became a favorite due to the friendly staff and good poke. We eat here maybe one a week but the past 3 times we have been god awful sick the next morning with stomach issues!! We figured it might have been something else we were eating, but we gave it another try last night and the same thing happened. We get the salmon and tuna. I'm not sure if anyone else is experiencing this, but the food quality has gone down significantly. I'm going to try a parasite cleanse, if you've been eating here I recommend you do it as well. read more

I can confidently say that the hype for this place is well deserved! This place was more than just a poke restaurant, it had lots of tables, students studying, and an actual cafe. I felt so at home all of a sudden. Prices were reasonable for the hefty amount of toppings you get and overall the quality and flavors of the fish made it more than worth it. I will definitely come back and maybe bring my laptop to study while I'm at it! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Uroko is a great poke option. they have lots of sides and sauces to choose from as well as very generous portions for the price. They marinate their fish too so it adds more flavor! I believe they give you a lot more than your average poke place for the same price! service is quick and efficient & plenty of seating. the parking lot & place can get pretty busy around lunch hour. it's nice and cool inside. Definitely a great poke option! read more