Micah and andrea were great. service was awesome and food was amazing…read more I highly recommend this spot

Great food and great service. I was helped by Jonathan, and she was very kind! Will return :)read more

I haven't been here in a while, was in the area and felt nostalgic so I gave it a go…read more So glad that I did - the Uroku I knew and loved is back!! They are still a little pricey, but who isn't nowadays. The important thing to me was the generosity I was so used to was back!! Fresh fish and a good amount of it - they already had amazing sauces, many other ingredients, and a nice vibes, friendly staff and ample seating. Now a generous amount of fresh fish is back, so I'm back :) Thanks for straightening things out since my last visit Uroku!! So happy that this is an option for me again!

Got the chance to stop by Uroko Poke in Costa Mesa for my lunch. This was my first time trying…read moretheir poke after so many people recommended it. My first impression was that it was a little hard to find it my first time around. They also have a very small parking lot. When I went it they were very busy, which is a good sign that it's a great place. They had a lot of workers working which made it easy and seamless for me to get my bowl and go back to work. Poke is already so expensive, but this place is the best bang for your buck! I got a lot of food for $18 ( 3 scoop bowl). I was very satisfied with my bowl, the portions, and the experience. I will be coming back on my lunch breaks in the future!!

So this just happened!…read more I picked up my bowls at Poke Tiki, and it was raining cats and dogs. They put everything in a paper bag, and when I got home, I opened my car door to get out, the bag got soaked and... voilà! My food went all over the ground! ‍ I drove back to Poke Tiki, showed them the picture, and explained what happened. They were more than happy to make me a new order! I know it's the right thing to do, but unfortunately, not everyone goes the extra mile. So I truly appreciate you guys, especially Aldo, who made my bowls. Thank you for the kindness and excellent customer service. Keep up the great work, and God bless you all!

I'm not sure what it is about poke and summer-it really just goes hand in hand! My first time ever…read moretrying poke tiki and I was impressed. The portions were great for the price & the service to match. I ordered a "small" and I could've saved half of it for later, however I finished the entire bowl. The proteins are fresh and there were a variety of toppings. If they had crispy onions or hot Cheetos it would've been fabulous. The volcano 3 was a good heat and mixed with the eel sauce ; perfect combo. They also had great music playing. P.s. the plaza it's in is a bit busy, but you won't have trouble finding parking.

Great ceviche, for great value! At Bear Fish, you can order an entrée or they have an option for…read morepoke and ceviche by the pound. I came on a Saturday evening, and there was a line to the door, but it moved fast! I ordered a half pound of ceviche to-go, and it was handed to me directly after I ordered. It also came with chips on the side and made for a great post-beach snack. It tasted fresh and was full of citrus flavor! Would definitely get again. Parking can be tough in the area.

One of the Worst First Impressions I've Had at a Restaurant…read more I recently moved to Newport Beach and came across Bear Flag Fish Co. while shopping. It was my first time there, and unfortunately, it will probably be my last. I ordered a sushi lobster roll that was around $35. The menu did not clearly disclose the ingredients, and nobody explained to me what was included in the roll. When it arrived, it was covered in a very heavy amount of mayonnaise and other sauces mixed together. Because I have allergies to certain ingredients, I politely asked the waiter if they could take it back and prepare one without the sauces. The waiter was actually very polite and handled the request professionally. I had no issue with him whatsoever. Then JUAN, THE MANAGER, came over. Instead of trying to understand the situation or simply resolving the issue, he questioned why I would return an expensive item after it had already been prepared. I explained very clearly that the ingredients had not been disclosed to me and that I had an allergy, which was the reason I needed it prepared differently. His response was extremely unprofessional. Rather than showing concern about a customer's allergy or acknowledging that the ingredients could have been explained more clearly, he basically told me that the issue with the ingredients was not his business. Seriously? A customer comes into your restaurant for the first time, spends money on a $35 roll, explains that they have a food allergy, and this is how the manager chooses to handle the situation? Mistakes happen. Restaurants get orders wrong. That isn't what bothered me. The way management treated me after I politely explained the problem is what bothered me. For a restaurant charging premium prices, I expect premium-level customer service and professionalism. Instead, I left feeling like my concerns were an inconvenience. JUAN, as the manager, should understand that customer service is part of his job. If a customer has an allergy concern, the appropriate response should be to listen, clarify the ingredients, and find a reasonable solution--not argue with the customer about the cost of the food. The waiter was courteous and tried to help, so I want to give him credit for that. Unfortunately, the manager's behavior completely overshadowed the rest of the experience. First impression: extremely disappointing. If you're going to charge around $35 for a roll, customers should be able to expect clear communication about what's in their food and professional treatment when they raise a legitimate allergy concern. I came in as a new customer who was simply looking for a good place to eat in my new neighborhood. Instead, I walked away wondering how a restaurant with these prices can have management that handles customers this way.

I feel bad for not knowing her name still. The hispanic girl in the red visor, me and my wife cross…read moreour fingers we get her. She is always the best. I said it the last review but I came in today and again she was even more excellent than last time. Refreshing to have true great customer service and kindness. She worked today 7/31 at around 3pm

It's a solid place to get Poke, but it's hard to figure out how it really sticks out compared to…read morethe many many other Poke places in OC. That said I did like when this place added the Eel Bowl.

This place is fantastic! It's elevated Hawaiian food done right. Everything is high quality, full…read moreof flavor, and you can tell the chef really knows what he's doing. I ordered the Da Spicy Plate, and everything on it was so tasty. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can really tell that a lot of care goes into the food. I definitely recommend ordering ahead online and eating there if you can. The line is always long and the place is usually packed, but rightfully so. The food is that good! Definitely worth the wait and absolutely worth checking out.

With so many choices for Hawaiian food in OC, I opted to try Ai Pono Cafe because this place has…read moresome character that I adore! Not only does the place feel like you're stepping into Island life but the food is delicious as well! We tried Da "Korean Zombie" which consisted of 1/2" korean short rib, Crispy Korean chicken meat jun, rice, mac salad, kimchi and supposed to come with bean sprouts but came with cucumber salad instead. I wish it came with the bean sprouts alas, the cucumber salad was a good alternative. The Korean short ribs are a must try!! Only wish the mac salad and cucumber salad came in a bigger portion. It came in a small sauce container but I guess times are tough so I'm grateful for whatever was given If you are trying Hawaiian food, in my opinion they must get the mac salad right and this place definitely did a good job! Everything else just paired so well with the sweetness of the teriyaki sauces and crispy chicken meat jun. The flavors just balance the sweet and salty and the tanginess of kimchi. I added their available hot sauce (Red Beards) for an extra kick which was to die for. Their spam musubi was on point which is hard to mess up and is a must to get along side a can of lilikoi passian Hawaiian Sun. Stick a fork in me, I'm done!!! So good!! Can't wait to come back

First timer. Came in around 4 and it was not busy. I was the third order. There's a nice island…read morevibe with plenty of seats to eat there. Was greeted immediately and she was very helpful with answering my questions. I asked if I can mix and match the flavors on the cpc which you can. I ordered the 3 piece bone in cpc lunch plate with all mac. I had rice at home. I wanted to mix and match the spicy garlic with extra spicy but they didn't have extra spicy but they did give me 2 different spicy sauce on the side. Total cost was $25.59 My thoughts on the food. The spicy garlic chicken was good, love the crunch on the skin. Flavor was good spicy but not too spicy. The mac was alright. It's mixed with macaroni and potatoes. Prefer if it was all macaroni but flavor was good. Overall I'd give it 7.5/10

The fried chicken flavor was really delicious, however it was lukewarm on the outside, and room…read moretemperature on the inside. I'm pretty sure that's not safe. Rice was hard Lau lau was a bit bland and not enough meat Kalua pork was bland as well Mac salad - not bad

10/10 best poki spot; so good! service is great, always friendly and ingredients are always fresh…read more always mellow and chill in here.

Pretty solid place for smoothies and light bites…read more I was in the mood for a smoothie and a small snack so I found this place. I absolutely loved the interior, very clean and decorated beautifully. I was the only one in store so I was able to get helped right away. I ordered the Huntington Beach smoothie and shrimp spring rolls. The smoothie was very good. I love the fact that there's cantaloupe in the smoothie which was so refreshing. The spring rolls were good. They were made with just the shrimp and greens. No noodles and the peanut sauce was a little on the thicker side, but still good. This place also serves Poké bowls and other types of drinks and bites that I look forward to trying out next time. The only thing is with me being the only one in store. It did take a long time about 10 minutes for me to get my order other than that everything else was fine.

The bear flag in Huntington Beach was provably my favorite compared to the one in Newport Beach! I…read morereally enjoyed the service the vibe that this location provides at night! The poke burrito was awesome and super filling! The bear flag sauce is a must and really adds to the flavor profile of the burrito! Never thought I'd be liking a raw fish burrito!

If you're at Pacific City and want to grab a quick bite, this is still a great choice…read more The food is consistently good and the view is great.

Hello beautiful foodies of the OC. Couldn't decide on what might be good on a hot day. And I found…read morethis little gem tucked away on Beach boulevard called , Ahi Pokie . I was truly surprised to find the offerings to be so extremely fresh and appealing. Every single item even the marinated tuna, for the octopus we're so extremely fresh and tasty. You are allowed to taste it. Andrew , serve me. And I found his service to be more than compassionate, kind, eager to assist! These qualities are rare in someone serving food so very very fresh and delightfully appealing. Upon tasting the food I am so surprised that it is truly some of the best Poke, in the Orange county area. If you're out and about, if you're on your way to the beach, if your wife is giving you a hard time, get over here get your Mac on. Stop playing around. Your joy depends on this food I'm telling you it's good stuff. Time to nurture your soul. Time to nurture your body. Rock on fellow Beach lovers.

Stopped by around 6 PM on a Sunday and there was no line. There's a large parking lot with plenty…read moreof open spaces, so parking was easy. Ambiance was chill and relaxed. Service was attentive throughout the visit. They offer several premade bowls, but you can also build your own, which I did. There were plenty of flavors and sauces to choose from, and the descriptions next to each option made it easy to figure out what everything was without having to ask. The selection isn't the largest I've seen at a poke spot, but there were still enough options to put together a bowl without feeling limited. The portions were also generous, with a good amount of both protein and toppings. I ordered tuna and salmon, and both tasted fresh. The only thing of note was the rice, which was a little too moist and tended to clump together. It didn't ruin the bowl, but a slightly firmer texture would have been better. Overall, it's a solid poke spot with fresh fish and good portions. The straightforward menu and helpful descriptions also make it easy to order if you're trying it for the first time. I'd come back and try some of the other combinations.