Generous servings and delicious!! Also..they have mochi ice cream dessert from Japan, along with a selection of sake that I'll be coming back to try! Great music and ambience too :-) read more

Uroko Poke - DUDE SO GOOD, new fav spot!!!!!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Im so glad I found this poke spot because this is my favorite spot to go to and definitely best price of poke bowls ive seen in a while! I got a build your own small and they give a good amount of fish plus the variety of toppings they offer! they also offer free miso soup when you check in on yelp!! Very quick service with a big space for seating. They also have sushi, boba, and other foods!! read more

Uroko Poke - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Wanted to leave a review to acknowledge good management at this store. Food was great, but the manager Diana went above and beyond. We had an error with payment that actually stemmed from me. Diana promptly took care of it, and personally followed up with me directly at a later time to make sure it was taken care of. This is unheard of at any restaurant and a level of professionalism that must be recognized and replicated. Hope her boss sees this as she deserves acknowledgment. read more

a poke spot in socal that doesnt just give u poke and rice?? i dont think she was the most authentic but i think considering the price and the portions this is def such a great spot! theres so many toppings and sauce to choose from and they dont charge extra for avocado!! the service was so quickkk and it got pretty busy. theres a lot of seating inside and also a dine in option. read more

Uroko Poke - 2 scoops bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Don't really have anything bad to say about this place. Their poke always hits the spot and tastes fresh. Best place to get quality poke and toppings for the price. It's a hit or miss if you get a stingy worker who gives the smallest scoops of everything. Happens to me like 1 out of every 5 times. read more

Uroko Poke - 2 scoops - $14 3 scoops - $16 5 scoops - $19 - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I came in with a large order with the order/menu cards pre filled. This was no problem at all and the staff were on it like it was no big deal. I came just before the lunchtime rush and while there were a number of things going on, they were so fast and efficient - awesome! Food - oh my, super fresh! They have an abundant of fresh choices and presentation is so inviting. Thank you Uroko and keep up the great job! read more

Uroko Poke - Fresh selection - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Uroko Cafe is relatively well priced compared to surrounding areas. I ended up ordering 2 proteins and the portion was enough to fill me up. I found it interesting that they had broccoli as a base option - I've never seen this at other poke places before. I also appreciated that you can get a scoop of avocado without paying extra!! The only downside was that they limit you to 6 sides. But there is no limit on the toppings you can get. Don't forget to check in on yelp and you can get free miso soup! I forgot to do this when, but I do plan on coming back again and hope to not miss this offer! read more

I used to eat here a lot pre-Covid and ordered to-go a couple of times earlier this year. I was craving poke so I had to go back to my favorite spot! It's super easy - you pick your base, up to 6 sides, your protein, sauce and more toppings. That's it! When I went to pay, I got the best surprise because I was able to redeem my $10 off my meal because I apparently signed up for their loyalty program 2 years ago! Who doesn't love a free DELICIOUS meal?! So you guys need to make sure you sign up! I think you get $10 off after the 9th or 10th meal. Not bad! My order: Broccoli and brown rice, spicy crab meat, avocado, corn, cucumber, onion, spicy tuna, spicy salmon with Uroko original sauce and sesame oil. Topped with green onion, cilantro, garlic chips, fried onion and furikake. read more

Uroko Poke - Broccoli and brown rice with 5 sides, 2 protein and a lot of toppings. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After being recommended this by a friend, I had to come try it and I was not disappointed. The interior was really interesting, it wasn't bad but it's not what I expected. Wood booths and a really open and inviting establishment. Lots of windows for natural light to come through which makes eating the poke an enjoyable meal. What I ordered: They first ask you if you want it for here or to-go (I think they give a little bit more if you ask to eat inside) Base: I got half brown and half white (honestly it doesn't even look like half scoops, it just looks like 70% scoops for each one, so I would recommend doing that if you want more carbs) Protein: I got the 3 scoop of protein with 2 salmon and 1 ahi tuna. Sides: So you're only able to get 6 unique sides (no asking for double of a single side or else you get charged extra). I got the spicy and regular crab meat, seaweed salad and avocado (IT'S FREE!), and mango. I didn't get a 6th unique side because I wasn't feeling cucumbers. Also don't get the onions because it becomes really bitter. Sauces: I got the spicy mayo and a little bit of chili oil. I would also recomend them putting the eel sauce as a DRIZZLE. I think mixing eel sauce and spicy mayo with the proteins might be too overpowering. Toppings: I pretty much got everything except wasabi, ginger and cilantro and lime. This included tempura flakes, furikake, sesame seeds, and the small toppings. At the end, they ask if you want a chopstick or fork (honestly caught me off guard, wish they provided spoons). Make sure y'all check in for a free miso soup! I missed out but I definitely will get it next time. They also have a water station on the side which is amazing because I hate to keep asking them to refill water. I think this place would be a new go-to place for poke. Not only are their portions huge, the fish quality isn't bad! Their portions are like good enough for two meals if you divide them evenly and is priced reasonably well. Most of the places in Irvine charge roughly 16-17 dollars for 3 scoops and for this place to charge less is amazing given how much food they give. 5 stars for me! read more

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I eat here every week. No exaggeration. This location is a little bit difficult to find at first, as it is tucked into a corner next to a massage place, bar, and car wash, but it is well worth the find with its value in poke! Parking is typically a breeze, as many usually take their poke to-go anyways - there is quite a bit of seating inside though (beware, during peak meal times, it does fill up!). A 3 scoop portion of poke for $16 will usually do me good for a meal. I especially like that there is no extra charge for avocado, like other places. Overall, there are lots of topping options here and great ways to customize your bowl. Best yet, it hits every time without fail (especially after a workout). read more

Staff: The girl taking orders was okay. The woman finishing up the food and cashiering was incredibly sweet. Prices: They raised their prices a bit as of recently but the quality and quantity more than makes up for it. Quality/Quantity Delicious indeed. Even the small size offers plenty of food. There are a ton of add ons that don't cost extra. The amount of varieties that you can make your food is mind blowing. Overall: Been here a few times and have always been happy. The food is very good, fresh, lots of options, and fair in price. If you're in the area I highly recommend trying this place. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Personally I've been to some pretty bad Poke places and so I was a little skeptical when I walked in. Luckily, this place blew me away. My typical poke experience of bland flavors and small portions were not present here. The food was amazing, the portion sizes were more than enough, and I walked out of the place excited that I found a Poke place nearby that I can come back to frequently. I highly recommend this spot if you ever get the chance. Service was great and I've never had an issue with long lines, though it might be a little tough to find seating depending on the time you go. Give this place a shot read more

Probably my favorite quick bite as a UCI student that I frequent at least once a week. There isn't much to say other than Uroko does everything a poke shop does, but better than any in the area. Their fish is always of good quality and never fishy. Their toppings are generous plus free avocado! The service is great, and the workers are always so friendly. There's an ample amount of seating even during rush hours. My only problem is that parking is impossible at times, but because poke is very grab and go I never have to wait too long for a spot. read more

first time at uroko cafe! it was so yummy i wish i could go back in time & eat this bowl again! will be back 10/10 read more

Uroko Poke - two 2 Scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love this poke spot! Adam gave me some suggestions to add onto my bowl and it's the best one I've had so far from here! Highly recommend! :) read more

I want to say that Adam was very professional and helped me create the perfect poke bowl and also saved me from a house fire.

Adam is amazing! Super friendly, professional, and really knows his stuff. He made everything easy and enjoyable, and the results were perfect. Highly recommend! The other staff were great too read more

I made my first visit to Uroko since the pandemic. Pre-pandemic, I used to visit them a 3-4 times a month. I miss this place. On a recent weekend night, I ordered a bowl with rice, salmon, tuna, albacore and spicy tuna. The bowl was piled high. The bowl was filled so much that they had to smash everything down just to make the lid go on. With the new work from home schedule, I'm not around the area for lunch anymore. Everything about the poke here was better than the poke places that I've been going to. The portions are larger. The prices are cheaper than the places around my home. The proteins (fish) is fresh. They just do a better job than the places that I've been visiting. Uroko is a great place for poke. If I was working in the office everyday from 8 AM -5 PM, I definitely would visit them several times a month for lunch. read more

awesome service a little bit pricey. Crew are really nice awesome service a little bit pricey. Crew are really nice read more

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One of my favorite spots to get poke! I love how the workers are so quick and efficient. They don't charge for extra sides such as avocado or seaweed salad so that's a plus. The fish is fresh & prices are affordable compared to other places. I got 2 scoops for $13 + a free miso soup if you check in. There's lots of seating and they also offer a variety of drinks. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Uroko is one of my favorite places to get poke. The fish is fresh and their portion size is huge even for the lowest 2 scoops option! The rice doesn't feel dry or old. Fish to rice ratio is great. I appreciate that avocado isn't an additional cost. They have mango and pineapple as toppings too which I enjoy occasionally. I feel like they give a lot of toppings as well. I always get their spicy mayo sauce and it's spicier than ones you get at other places. You can also ask for extra sauces on the side. I honestly have nothing to complain about. It's the next best place to get poke around this area if you don't want to drive all the way up to Anaheim for Pokinometry. There's plenty of seating inside. I've dined here for lunch and dinner on weekends and dinner on weekdays and have never had an issue with finding somewhere to sit. There's also plenty of parking so I never have an issue with that either. The restaurant is located at the corner of a plaza so it might be a little difficult to find at first. Overall, great place and will continue to dine here. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

For transparency, I am writing a review based on a food delivery order so I can only speak to their take-out food. But, I am very impressed with the freshness and quantity of the ingredients provided in their poke bowl! I ordered a bowl with three scoops of protein and was surprised at the generous amount of everything, especially considering that I did not dine in (sometimes poke places give less if you do take-out). I also had their takoyaki and it was so soft and delicious, plus the sauce was not overpowering! I would totally reorder and hopefully visit in person read more

I tried this place because it got good reviews and I was pleased to see the food lived up to the reviews. The amount of food you receive is PACKED. Usually if you order through a food delivery service, restaurants will give you just the slightest bit smaller portions, but not this place. The first time I received the meal, I wondered why it was so heavy, and then was pleasantly surprised when I reordered a couple more times that it's consistently that heavy from big portions. I haven't ever finished the entire order in one sitting yet. The food quality is high as well. Going forward, this is definitely my new go to poke place read more

Been on my list for quite some time and finally had the time to stop by. Pretty busy on a Friday afternoon but the line was moving quick. Don't forget there is a free miso soup with Yelp check-in! I ordered the 3 scoop with brown rice and it was so fresh and filling. You can never go wrong with the tuna and salmon. I also added the yellowtail as my third protein. There are limits to the mix-ins but I was able to add everything I wanted. The toppings are awesome. So much crunch for that added texture. I chose the House (Ponzu) Sauce and spicy mayo. I will opt out of the ponzu next time as it was way too sour for my liking. read more

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

wasn't a big fan of poke at first but my sister who is got me loving uroko cafe! quick service, large portions, and lots of variety to choose from. we stopped by on a sunday around 1 pm and it was pretty busy. despite the busyness, the workers were friendly and efficient! i got 2 scoops of protein (tuna, salmon) which is $14 + free miso soup with yelp check in. my sister said she likes how they don't charge extra for avocado as most poke places do. whenever we're in costa mesa, we always stop by for lunch (: read more

Uroko Poke - 2 scoops of protein (: - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One of my favorite poke places! They always have fresh fish and generous portions, definitely worth the price. They have lots of options for both fish and toppings, so you can cater the bowl perfectly to your tastes. The service is also super quick and efficient, and there is lots of seating available inside. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My husband and I planned a date night here to meet halfway since he is not the biggest fan of raw fish, and I absolutely love sushi. Sushi may be limited because of the size and the amount of ingredients (still delicious though), but poke bowls use many similar ingredients that is then intermixed into a bowl. When we walked in, the staff members said Uroko Cafe was like ordering poke bowl "Chipotle style", which I thought had a great ring to it. When we walked in, it is very hip and clean, with a large and rustic eating area adorned with distressed wood and market lights. It kind of reminds me of a dining area at a mall because of the multiple vendor options, but it was still very nice. Back to the food, you get a lot for your buck! If you check in via yelp, you can add a miso soup which is always a nice introductory dish before the main course. Going back to my husband (who again is not a huge fan of raw fish) went with one of the pre-made options (The Volcano Dish) that included seared fish, which was added at the very end and torched on top. I decided to get there three raw protein options, and had difficulty choosing at first but decided on spicy salmon, tuna, and yellowtail (yum.). As you can see from the photo, my dish had so many different ingredients, and together made a fiesta party - crunch from the fried onions, toasted garlic .and furikake. The sweet, savory and tangy dressing brimming with the nutty flavor of toasted sesame from the seaweed salad! These flavors just added to the white rice and broccoli base of my dish. We were very happy with our meals. The only thing that night was the draft beer was not offered, but not gonna be picky and minus a star just for that! Hopefully in the future, we can have that option instead of the bottle :) Thanks for a great experience. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered a 2 Scoops bowl from Uber Eats. They were fast and the packaging was great. They tape the bag shut during delivery. In my bowl, I got White Rice & Broccoli, Spicy Tuna, Salmon, & toppings (Spicy Crab Meat, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Mango, Edamame, Cucumber, Green Onion, Wasabi, Ginger, Cilantro, Lime, Garlic Chips, Fried Onion, Furikake Seasoning, Sesame Seeds, Masago) with Mild Sauce & Spicy Miso Sauce. Everything was tasty in the bowl. However the proportions aren't what you would hope. Fish portions are small, more white rice than broccoli, and any topping that is $ has less portions (ie. Avocado is small but there's a lot of cucumber). The taste was great and the bowl was large. It is filling. Is it worth the $19 on Uber Eats? Not really, but if you're in a pinch, this can work. read more

Uroko Poke - 2 scoops bowl size - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This is my favorite poke spot in Costa Mesa! It's fast service, it always tastes fresh and delicious, they're clean...and they got other stuff too. You can drink beer or wine there and if you're really in a hurry, they have rolls ready to grab and checkout! read more

I love this place because they offer a lot of toppings compared to other poke places. The fish quality is alright, can't be expecting top tier quality at a fast good place but you get what you pay for. Just be aware to not add too much sauces, their original ponzu is pretty salty. I like to ask for it on the side so I can adjust it to my liking. I especially love this location because of the spacious seating. It's a great place to grab some quick lunch/dinner. Definitely one of my favorites poke places. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Very friendly staff and the quality and freshness of the food are always consistent and top quality. Pricing is very reasonable and the house ponzu is a must! read more

This is my second time visiting, and I thought the bowl overall was filling and tasty. I ordered a poke bowl (2 scoops) and included a couple of toppings, such as avocado, corn, edamame, and more. I asked for ginger, mango, and corn on the side so that my poke bowl wouldn't be too "wet" with all the sauces (my first time here, I felt like my bowl was too sauce-y and negatively saturated in juices). This definitely helped! Why the 3 stars? It's because my avocado tasted fizzy. Which I thought was really weird. I googled it and apparently a fizzy avocado can mean that the avocado has started to ferment (spoil) and/or has been left out for too long. Yuck! Outside of the spoiled avocado, I felt like the poke bowl was good. But I'm wary of coming back at this point. The fizzy avocado was really off-putting. Skip the avocado! read more

My friend introduced me to this poke place and immediately my attention went to several things that don't stand out as a poke place (like there's a little coffee shop in the restaurant? lol) I ordered a medium bowl with brown rice and shrimp. I was happy to see the variety of toppings that I usually go out of my way to find at poke places. I really enjoyed my bowl and would definitely come back here. I didn't have too much interaction with the staff so I can't speak about the service. read more

VERY GOOD! So happy to have found Uroko Poke!!! Must try, making this a weekly joint. So fresh and clean Highly recommended, service is fast and on point read more

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

Oh man! I used to love Uroko! Their fish quality seemed To have gone down - and their spicy mayo sauce is a hard pass for me. Service was pretty bad to add it it and seemed like no one wanted to be there. I think North Shore spicy mayo is still better and the quality. Or maybe because I just came back from Hawaii and expected better? Who knows //CONTEXT// Looking for a place to eat in Costa Mesa that was fast and casual. I remember going here a few times and loving it so I wanted to check it out again. I went on a Saturday around 11:20 am. //ENVIRONMENT// Order up front, go through the line and pay and then sit. Very spacious. Awesome vibes and great for families! Airy, big and small tables and booths. //FOOD// * 3 scoop with yellowtail, tuna, salmon with avocado, white onions and seaweed salad. Cucumbers, massage, sesame seeds and Furikake. Fish quality was a bit stinky on some bites, and man do they skimp out on the seaweed salad. I asked for extra white onions and they said they charge extra. For someone who only wanted three main toppings that felt very stingy to me. Also just look at this photo. They DOUSED it with sesame seeds. It's supposed to complement it not override the flavors lol. The spicy mayo sauce was so bad - it tasted like cream/mayo and no spice/sriracha. I prefer North Shores spicy mayo sauce and felt like the one I make at home is way better. Only Mexican cokes and no canned cokes. //SERVICE// Everyone here did not look happy to be here. No one was friendly at all and again, I only asked for three toppings and when I asked for a bit more white onion they said they charge more. The seaweed salad portion was SO TINY. //PRICE// $15 //OVERALL// I will not come back. Maybe because I feel like the ones in Hawaii were so good and about the fish quality and sauce. The sauce was a miss here and so was the fish. read more

Uroko Poke - Stinky fish, stingy on toppings except for sesame seed they put way too much. - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The portions are huge and the food is superb! And best part is it well priced and good for your wallet unlike other poke places charging an arm and a leg for a bowl. read more

They have an outdoor dining area that looks cute. Parking was not a a problem for us even though it was a weekend. This place is easy to pass as your driving by. First you choice your base (rice and salad) then you move along the options and pick your toppings. I got the 5 scope option - salmon, tuna, yellowtail, squid and spicy tuna with half rice and half salad. A fun experience, I've been to similar places but this was my first time at this restaurant. Staff is very nice and accommodating - everyone wore a mask . They have a station on the side where you can pick up chopsticks , napkins, straws etc I did not think the fish look that fresh and the sauce was just ok. We also asked for a side of spicy sauce on the side to try. Perhaps because it was my first time that my taste buds were not used to the flavor so it seemed a different to me. All in all it still tasted good! We also got a matcha milk tea with boba and a passion fruit with boba. The milk team tasted a little bland and the passion fruit tasted super sweet. I still drank them hehhe I will come back and try it again to see if my experience is different :) read more

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Kind of disappointed because this place had so many reviews with high stars. The poke bowls were pretty average tasting and mostly was disappointed because the fish did not look fresh. The flavor of the bowl overall was again average and they had pretty standard sauces. Also tried the green tea matcha and the guava tea with boba but the green tea was too bitter and the guava was too sweet! Maybe should've mixed the two haha. I did enjoy the complimentary miso soup and the little outdoor seating area. read more

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SOO YUMMY! best poke of my life. genuinely so shocked by how good it was. service was so nice and the line was very efficient. i absolutely love this place and would definitely go again! :,) read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Fairly large bowls for the price, Uroko does a good job with its poke bowls while being quick during takeout. While the selection isn't too diverse in comparison to other spots, it's more than enough for a good lunch. Uroko is huge with massive amounts of parking in the back behind the main building, and the interior had good COVID measures of plastic walls and cleanliness that I wished other restaurants had. They currently only offer take-out and delivery at this time (no outdoor seating). They have 3 types of bowls: 2 scoop, 3 scoop, and 5 scoop protein bowls and standard add-ons typically seen at most poke spots. You order your bowl starting with a base (I prefer half salad a half brown rice), seaweed/avocado, then proteins (salmon, spicy tune, albacore or shrimp) then veggie add-ons (onion, masago, jalapeno), then sauces (Ponzu, soy). It's a system like other poke spots, or chipotle if you haven't had poke before. Note that it's their bowls offer either avocado or seaweed salad, but not both without paying extra. The salmon was nice and buttery and the spicy tuna was solid. The onion or garlic flakes make a nice crunch to the overall bowl that I liked a lot. Honestly, I don't have much to say about the food other than it's pretty good. Only complaint I have is the lack of spicy options, but just ask for more wasabi. 4.5/5 will recommend. read more

Uroko Poke - 3 scoops of protein to go - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California