First time trying dine in at uroko and it is way better than the takeout I did a while back. Fish portions were great and have good selection. Servers were nice snd recommended good sauce! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Uroko never disappoints! Uroko is a fast-casual poke place where you line up and choose the items on your bowl like Chipotle. Their staple is the poke bowl where you can choose your protein, sides and toppings. They also have some premade bowls like seared salmon, volcano bowl, etc. if you don't want to have to choose. They also had some sushi rolls, sides and a lot of boba/smoothie options. I opted for salmon, tuna on top of rice and broccoli, all the toppings and ponzu with spicy mayo. The bowl tasted really fresh and hit the spot. Cashier was friendly, and there was plenty of seating available when I went. They have a small parking lot, but no patio seating. A great spot to grab a quick, right bite! read more

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Limited parking + okay service + open house concept with big windows allowing for sunlight to create a warm ambience. Not sure if they still do the free miso soup when checking in through Yelp as the workers always seem confused every time I ask. Poke bowl is around ($20) and customizable. Fish is always fresh and food is delicious. Star deduction is for the service, everytime I come they're always dismissive as if I'm not standing there waiting for a pickup order / ready to checkout. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Used to think it was closer to 4 but have expanded by poke palate significantly after traveling and honestly trying more spots across SD OC and LA. Will still give UROKO POKE ITS CREDIT and would give it a 4.5 if yelp allowed us to get more granular with the damn stars. Positives: hefty portions god damn. Nice variety of proteins, toppings and fixings The salmon lime roll today was fresh af. I actually hadn't had their rolls before, nice little touch. And the place is kept clean and orderly which I appreciate. Hell yea. read more

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I make a point to stop by Uroko Café every time I'm in the area -- the poke here is the best. The fish is always fresh, and the signature Uroko sauce adds the perfect light flavor without overpowering the ingredients. I usually go for half white rice, half salad, with scoops of fresh salmon, and I love that avocado is included at no extra cost. There is a large variety of toppings and customizations. Service is consistently friendly and efficient, though the lines can get long during peak times, but it's worth the wait. Easily my favorite poke spot in the OC! read more

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

This is my GO-TO spot whenever I am craving poke. The fish here is always fresh and great quality. The toppings are always fresh. Drinks are amazing, tbh everything bout this place is great. The people working on the line are efficient and quick, makes ordering very quick. Seating is plentiful and spacious. Uroko Cafe is great for a quick bite in Costa Mesa read more

Loved visiting this popular fast-casual poke spot by the Lab and South Coast Plaza! Finding parking in the tiny parking lot was a bit challenging and the place was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon... but there was plenty of indoor seating! The portion sizes were very generous and poke was DELICIOUS! I ordered the 2 scoop with salmon and tuna and the fish was very fresh! There were also a good amount of sides and topping options. There was also a cafe inside for freshly made drinks. Overall, solid poke spot, very busy and I could see why! read more

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

Came here because we've seen it on our feed a few times, so it seemed to be a popular favorite. Lots of selections for toppings, and they don't charge for avocado, which is the first I've seen. They also have spicy crab and regular crab and won't charge if you get both. The bowls were reasonably priced for the amount of food you can get. I got broccoli and rice, which I enjoyed; surprisingly, it was my first time getting broccoli with poke. This place is in my top 3 poke spots now. Will definitely come back to try again to try the sushi, hand rolls, and appetizers they have. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here to write a review about how great this place is, to find out I had already reviewed it almost ten years ago! Really a testament to how quality it is that they are still around, and still putting out such great food. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The entire experience at Uroko Poke was wonderful, the service was great and the food was amazing. You choose your size by selecting between 2, 3, and 5 scoops of protein. I went with the 3 scoop option and got both crab meat, seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado and white onion for my six sides. For the protein, I chose the spicy salmon, tuna, and eel, which is a new option. The portions were generous and super value for the price, I would definitely stop by again for a poke bowl! read more

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

Oh boy where to start. Really good quality fish and ingredients is just the start, but it makes the whole difference. Came during lunch on a weekday, and ngl parking can get a little tough. It also doesn't help that Mitsuwa is nearby as well. But it's def worth waiting around for a space. Got the three scoop of protein with pretty much all the toppings. Sauces are on point and the staff are super friendly as they're building your bowl. I really liked the spicy salmon and spicy tuna. 10/10 would rec read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you're looking for great poke at an amazing price, this is it! Every time I come by, the portions are HUGE and the service is great. I always grab the 2 scoop bowl and let me tell ya, it's big enough to feed 2 people. The 2 scoop portion is $15 and for $2 more you can additional scoop! I swapped today's base with chips and a salad for my version of a "poke nachos". During the lunch rush it gets REALLY busy so I highly recommend coming in a little before 12. However, the line moves really quick. There's plenty of seating as well if you decide to dine in. read more

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hey so like- salmon poke but the salmon swam away after i opened up my bowls (they forgot my salmon lol). but it got resolved and i did get my salmon read more

Uroko Poke - Salmon Poke but Salmon is Missing - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wow, what a great portion for the price you pay. Also, the fish itself was pretty fresh and you get a pretty good selection of toppings read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Bad spot. Worker made my bowl with ~4 scoops worth of eel on my $17 bowl, he started cooking the eel with a torch. Manager came over and told the worker it was "too crispy" and threw it all out. He remade my bowl with 2 scoops of eel and I honestly would have preferred it more cooked. Im not sure what they were thinking, definitely not much consideration for their customers or food. read more

Uroko Poke - Grilled Eel Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this poke spot! Fresh, delicious, and the portions are perfect. Definitely a go-to when I'm craving something tasty and healthy! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Huge portions and very fair prices. I got a 3 protein bowl and it came out to $17. The fish tastes fresh and delicious with the house sauce giving it a little bit of kick. I also love furikake and they gave a generous serving which was great read more

Uroko Poke - 3 portion- tuna, salmon, spicy salmon - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Casual spot with fresh delicious poke a couple streets down from South Coast Plaza! Perfect for this hot weather! They also sell beer ; ) read more

Uroko Poke - Tuna and shrimp poke bowl with a lot of yummy toppings - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Gana was a great help ! Had an issue and you fixed it instantly! Will come back ! Great customer service read more

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

I was so excited and happily eating my bowl until I noticed something shining back at me as I tilted my bowl. I really loved this place but after seeing this piece of plastic made me so sad. I'm really disappointed right now :( read more

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Everyone is so eager to help and generous portions. I love going to this place for a quick and easy meal. Don't let the long liens fool you, it goes down fast. read more

I love their poke bowls, fresh fish and good taste, customer service is always been great!

So yummy! I will always take friends here if they're craving poke. They are so fast even if it's crowded. Parking can get full during lunch hour so be mindful! You might have to park over at mitsuwa market next door and walk over. This always hits the spot when I get a poke craving! They have a good amount of seating, but it's pretty loud so I always get my food to go! read more

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

Enjoyed the food But a protein serving of shrimp tempura is 1 piece??? That's a huge gouache when the ahi tuna was normally portioned Good food, but that 1 piece of shrimp tempura being extra protein is crazy Give a normal portion read more

I've seen Uroko Poke around for a while and finally got to try it out. They have a wide selection of proteins and toppings so it takes a second to figure what combination you want to get. They had the 3 protein or 5 protein option and then you can chose from a variety of bases. They pour very small portions per protein so when I saw that, I got the 5 scoop option. I chose Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Yellow Tail, Shrimp and Octopus and got a bunch of different toppings but sauce is one of the most important things as that is what will add flavor. I have to always have some combination of sesame seed oil, siracha and ponzu and they have them all. There is plenty of seating area inside so I enjoyed it fresh after the bowl was put together. To me it was good, I enjoyed it but I felt indifferent. Not that I wouldn't come back but it was just like any other place I have had. read more

Uroko Poke - 5 protein poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Overall (4/5) Poke is one of my favorite foods, and this spot ended up being a really solid option. Fresh fish and good portions made this a place I would come back to. First Impressions (4/5) This was my first visit. I did not really see much about this place on TikTok or social media, but I was pleasantly surprised. Especially compared to another poke place not too far from here that left my stomach in a questionable position, this one felt like a safer and better choice. What We Got (4/5) I ordered a two scoop poke bowl with the usual toppings. They have the standard poke options you would expect, with a good variety of fish and sides like seaweed salad, avocado, and corn. Taste and Quality (4.5/5) The fish here is really fresh and tasty, which is the most important part for poke. Everything tasted clean and well prepared. The only downside is that they limit the number of sides to six, which kind of sucks if you like loading up on toppings, but it is understandable. Service (3/5) The staff was typical. Nothing bad, nothing standout. It gets very busy, especially around lunch, so interactions were pretty quick and to the point. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) I went around 12:30 pm and the place was packed. Parking was filled up and it was almost impossible to find a spot nearby, which was probably the most frustrating part of the visit. Inside felt busy but manageable. Was It Worth It (5/5) The portions are great. The photo I took was only a two scoop bowl, and it felt well worth the price for how much food you get and the quality of the fish. I'm always full Final Thoughts /5 read more

Uroko Poke - Everything + Salmon & Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place became so much better and I became a regular. Fresh fish, generous in portions, and easy to eat setting with take home containers readily available. No wonder they are having multiple new locations open up. Unagi is a nice option that are not normally included at poke places. read more

As much as I hate to admit it, there's really no denying that SoCal hosts a better collection of poke joints than NorCal. I don't know if it's because of the sunny weather, the fierce competition, or just good fortune, but it feels like the poke bowls that I see my SoCal Yelp friends post photos of always look better than the ones I've had in the Bay Area. None serve as a more prominent example of this than Uroko Poke - after seeing so many photos of this place pop up in my feed, we made it a point to come here while in town so that I could strike them off my list of bookmarks! Now, between their lot's somewhat modest size and how a couple of spots are reserved for the business next door, parking has the potential to be a bit tough during Uroko's peak hours (the lot seems like it blends with the building next door, though, which would make it easier). However, it's well worth the effort once you find a space. At a glance, the menu looks like just about any other poke joint's, but with the addition of hot appetizers, like takoyaki, gyoza, fries, and miso soup, and sushi rolls/hand rolls. They also have some pre-set house combination bowls, which are great if you want something hot/cooked, but I already knew before we even stepped inside I was going to be grabbing one of their order forms to create my own poke bowl. -- LARGE POKE BOWL (Five Scoops) - Salmon (2x), Ahi Tuna, and Yellow Tail (2x) with their Uroko Original Sauce (Ponzu & Sesame Oil) and Wasabi Mayo, Crab Meat, Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Edamame, White Onions, Cucumbers, Wasabi, Green Onions, Ginger, Masago, Fried Onions, Garlic Chips, Furikake, and Tempura Crunch over White Rice and Seasonal Greens...$20 If this sounds like a hefty poke, it's because it absolutely was! Love that they didn't skimp on anything, but, more significantly, so glad that everything in this tasted great. All three types of fish were fresh, flavorful, and complemented well by the sauces and there was a (relatively) generous amount of them, too! -- TAKOYAKI - Six Savory Octopus Balls Topped with Takoyaki Sauce, Mayonnaise, Furikake Seasoning, and Fish Flakes...$7.50 While this certainly falls short of the best takoyaki I've had, this isn't that far off either. Each piece had a nice chunk of octopus in it and I liked that the dough wasn't super heavy, though the exterior was more soft than crispy. Also, I appreciated that these weren't doused with takoyaki sauce. Besides how deliciously good it tasted, the other thing that I loved about the poke bowls here is that, unlike most of the poke joints in the Bay Area, Uroko doesn't add an upcharge for ordering certain items. Not to give them ideas or anything, but I was genuinely surprised not to get dinged for choosing things like hamachi, crab meat, seaweed salad, or (gasp!) avocado. The one thing you will definitely have to pay more for, though, is if you want more bases (up to 3), sides (up to 6), proteins, or toppings (more than 1 scoop of Masago) than what they already allot you. Since I haven't been to many/any other poke joints in SoCal, I obviously can't speak to how Uroko Poke compares to other places around here. However, I'd be majorly impressed if there were any that were better. If nothing else, they easily clear anything and everything that I've had in the Bay Area. Sigh...what I wouldn't give to have this place in NorCal! read more

Uroko Poke - Takoyaki - Octopus Balls Topped with Takoyaki Sauce, Mayonnaise, Furikake Seasoning, and Bonito Flakes - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Traveling for work today and stopped by Uroko Cafe before hopping on the freeway. I was very glad we did because this meal hit the spot after skipping lunch. The cold case was neatly packed and looks like all the poke ingredients were fresh. Was very surprised to see eel as a protein selection for the poke. Of course, had to get it as one of my 2 protein options to try along with the raw tuna. I used broccoli and greens as the base. Uroko's fish was fresh and toppings and sides were equally fresh. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant's ambiance was chill and attracts a lot of patrons. read more

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A great option for mainland, bowl-style poke with its plenty of topping options and fresh fish selection! The drinks are a tad on the sweeter end. There's plenty of seating and quick service! Uroko has made it on my go-to list of lunch spots! read more

Very good quality fish, very good quality ingredients. Staff is very friendly and professional. Their salmon is good, along with all their toppings. Wait was not too bad on a Saturday lunch time. Would highly recommend. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went in and built my own poke bowl -- rice with salmon, tuna, avocado, cucumber, and a few other toppings, plus chips on the side. Everything was super fresh and delicious! The fish tasted really clean, and the portion was solid. Staff was really nice and helpful too. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving poke! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Went in for lunch with some friends around 12:15pm. There were at least 20 people ahead of us in line. Surprisingly the line moved very quickly. They have hand rolls and sushi ready to go. I ordered the Poke bowl. Like a y other poke place you choose your base, protein and then toppings. We took it to go, it if you would like to dine in it is an option. It's loud and lively. The time of day contributes to that since it was so busy. They also have a beverage station where you can get Boba, milk tea and fruit green teas. I really loved the bowl and will definitely be going back. Parking in the lot out back. read more

Uroko Poke - Beverage menu - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The service was fast and friendly. Everything tasted fresh and the serving sizes were pretty worth the price! read more

Uroko Poke - Inside restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Ordered a pickup online and it was great except the green tea boba I ordered. The green tea was unfortunately burned and bitter. Food was wonderful but the tea I would pass on but boba was cooked well. Will be giving other drinks a try in the future. Options were wonderful! I had a tuna and yellowtail bowl with a variety of toppings to my liking! Once I go back and try a beverage again I may increase because I wasn't able to try the beverage before I left for them to correct. Will be coming back for follow-up! Their poki is bomb and I would have only taken half a star if possible. read more

Uroko Poke was just okay. The fish seemed fresh, and the portion size was decent, but nothing really stood out compared to other poke spots I've been to. The flavors were a bit hit or miss--some toppings worked well together, while others felt kind of bland. The service was fine, not overly friendly but not bad either, just average. The place was clean, which I appreciated. It's not a bad spot if you're in the area and craving poke, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

If I rate Uroko again after a year+, I hope yelp counts it as 2 reviews. I need more people to give this place business and I hope this place never closes down. I've gone back once a month for the last 3 months when I'm in the area. Maybe because I've been going during odd hours, but my last couple stops, it's been pretty empty and that worries me. This place is still as delicious as I remember it. The salmon, tuna, yellow tail and albacore was extremely fresh. Still no charge for the avocado which I love. The portion size is still insanely large where the 5 scoop can feed 2 people. read more

Sushi, hand roll, and Sake available too Friendly "welcome" and service with smiles Wide and open space Pop music and fun menus Best poke ever read more

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Such a yummy poke bowl!! I love the sauces they offer and pro tip: avocado is not extra here :) We get unlimited toppings and plenty of options for sides. Definitely coming back again read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My relatives have been raving about Uroko Poke for so many times, they end up taking me out for a treat. This poke place has been one of the best I've had so far. This place is quite perfect for a rushed lunch, a quick meal, or even a chill dinner. The location is big with plenty of seats. There are long tables that you can join others, gotta love it. Service is also really quick and super friendly. Totally love how patient they are with those who are undecided. I got a mix of salmon, albacore, and yellowtail with variety of sauces and toppings. When I saw the bowl they used, I really thought they would load them with rice and veggies (I got half n half). But then they just kept being so generous with the fish, like "would you mind if I just add more for you?" My whole plate could easily feed 2-3 people (or 1 chubb me). This place also proves "quality over quanity" wrong as every item is fresh and high quality fish. They also have different rolls, handrolls, and appies to enjoy on the side. Everything in my plate was delicious I could barely finish them all. I love this place!! That's all. This will be my go-to poke spot from now on. Give Uroko a visit, now!! read more

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

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