A pretty decent spot for lunch or a takeout order. I like the menu here and always go with the Ride the Wave and think that the salmon in it is super good. The wasabi and a really nice kick and I just love the flavor profile of the bowl. The avocado is another really good part of this bowl as I think it pairs really well with the salmon and the rice. I feel that the serving size was a little smaller than I expected as I chose the largest option. It didn't seem like that big of a bowl for the price. One thing to note here is the small parking lot next to the building. It's just part of the deal with going to a place in the River Market. If you can't find a spot in the lot, there are a few others close by. One other thing to note is the business does not allow changes to its bowl recipes on app orders. read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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i'm a poke advocate i'd like to say and I recently went to Hawaii for spring break (best foodland poke), however trying this poke, i'm pretty sure this is Hawaii...but in Missouri? The fish taste fresh, there are many options for toppings and it literally taste like a walk on Lewers (street in Waikiki). I didn't go in store, I doordashed however the employees provided me with utensils, napkins and soy sauce which I did add to my poke bowl. I can't say how the restaurant necessarily feels but based on this poke bowl, like a salty, warm breeze in a tropical paradise, again Hawaii. read more

Freestyle Poké - build your own poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I was genuinely impressed with the freshness and flavor of this poke bowl! I have lived in River Market for a while, and I'm always a little skeptical of "seafood" or sushi places in the middle of the Midwest. But I finally gave Freestyle Poke, and it was delicious!! They have many signature bowls that are already curated for you, but there are tons of options to build-your-own-bowl! They have cooked "land" meat, cooked "sea" proteins, raw "sea" proteins, and tofu, so there's something for everyone! The bowl I got was fresh, delicious, and filling. It was super easy to order online, and everything was ready quick! There's a small lot with some designated parking spots next door, but be careful because lots of spots are reserved and for other businesses! read more

So I walk into this establishment, very excited to fill my little belly full of some delicious pink poke. I walk up to the beginning of the line and the girl working looks at me like I'm an idiot. I didn't get greeted, my questions weren't answered, and she had a weird attitude with me. Then about halfway through this interaction I had noticed that this woman's face was completely covered in snot. Not only ruining my appetite but making me question the food I was being served. Apart from this experience the food was good. Fix ur attitude please I felt very unwelcomed. TYBG Ambience* it was very clean on the inside but little things weren't done, little things like simply rolling the rugs out at the entrance. read more

This place is legit! I wasn't expecting to find good poké in the Midwest, so I was pleasantly surprised. I came right as they opened on a Monday, so they weren't busy and I got my bowl very quickly. The space is pretty nice and modern, but I ended up taking my bowl to go. I loved how many toppings you could put onto the bowl, even toppings I would consider to be premium, like Masago, Kimchi, and Seaweed Salad. They also had plenty of sauce options. However, I will say that the quality of the fish wasn't anything special. It didn't taste bad or anything, but not particularly fresh. If you want to eat something on the healthier side, while still filling up, this is a great option! read more

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We came here on a Friday afternoon, it wasn't too busy. The staff was nice and helped explain the options to us. The serving size of the choices are pretty small. At one point we asked for a sauce and it was the very bottom of the bottle so it was like an essence. I thought they were going to add more but that was all they were going to do before we asked for more. The temperature of the food was okay, but I was expecting the meat to be more chilled than it was. The prices were decent but overall the experience was average. read more

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This is my granddaughter's #1 favorite restaurant for Poké - or for any kind of food, really. We visit here every time we come up to Kansas City, which is at minimum twice a year. We love going through the stations and choosing our noodles, protein, and toppings. Food is very very fresh. read more

Freestyle Poke is a go-to for me. I love their bowls for a quick, healthy meal on the go. Something different from the norm but still fresh and delicious. I usually go two scoops with sushi rice and quinoa as my base, cooked chicken with the freestyle marinade, tomatoes, edamame, spicy cashews, avacoco sauce and the wasabi coconut to finish it off! Sooo delicious! But create your bowl to fit your mood, or just go with one of their signature bowls! The interior is also a great place to sit and hang out. Clean. Easy to park in their lot. Staff is kind and patient. read more

Great poke but portions on the smaller side. I ordered the two scoop poke with baked salmon and spicy ahi tuna (which was missing). I also asked for extra sauces which were not included in the order. Though the flavors were good I felt there was a lot of rice relative to toppings. The portion is also fairly small considering I got 2 scoops. However, the service was quite fast and they were good with labeling things for our group! read more

Freestyle Poké - Make your own - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A friend of mine loves this place and recommended it. I was confused by the parking late. It says as a customer you can park in uber parking lot but only till 4pm? We came around 345 so I parked in the lower lot and had to pay. Only like a dollar an hour but still kinda ridiculous to me. My friend parked in the parking lot and in the middle of eating, we were asked if we were parked in the lot and if so we should probably move cause they saw "them" looking at it. Doesn't make sense if they are open till 8. The food was decent. I don't know if it's seasoned or not but I couldn't taste it really if it was. It did taste fresh though. The person who made our food was nice and helpful since this was my first time eating here. We were the only customers. For our two bowls no drinks or was about $34, that's pricey to me. I would eat there again but definitely in no rush to go back. read more

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So sad this place closed, went there yesterday and found out you guys are no longer open. I was happy to get a poke bowl too cause it's been awhile since I been there. So I decided to go to another place close by and missed you guys even more because it just wasn't the same choice options. This was my favorite place to go to. The food the service everything was 5 years. Please open back up! Because I won't be going anywhere else now I guess read more

I wish we could come to this business more often! The bowls are fairly priced for location and quality of ingredients. They are super filling, and I have found that everything tastes super fresh. I love all of the options and never leave hungry. The forbidden rice is very unique, in my opinion. I highly recommend trying it when you go. It's hard to explain, but the texture and flavor is awesome for any base! read more

Great place with an amazing atmosphere and also menu options ! Everything was well balanced and they have great sample/regular menu bowls to work off of in case you didn't want to build your own! read more

Freestyle Poké - Interior/Menu (: - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Picked up an order that I placed on their website. The food was fresh, the order was on time, and the spot looked quaint and clean. My interaction was limited since it was an online order. read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The ingredients were fresh and crunchy. Ordered the 3 scoop- great service and food!!! read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My girlfriend and I wanted to try poké for lunch so we figured why not try Freestyle. The moment we walked in we quickly noticed how immaculately clean the restaurant was as well as how they promoted being green via recycling and composting. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! The ingredients were fresh and delicious. We both went with the build your own poké bowl and the employees were very helpful in building the bowl. We both recommend you check them out. read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke! - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First time Poke Bowler here Ans I wasn't sure what to expect. Loved it! Similar to a chipotle (in logo and serving style) you can choose all your basics and then marinade, toppings, and sauces. For the less adventurous, there IS the non-fish option of cocked chicken! Forbidden rice was a great base and the yum yum sauce was as an awesome topper. Can't wait to try all the things! read more

Freestyle Poké - Forbidden rice, chicken, cucumber, edamame, carrots, cilantro and yum yum sauce - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best Poké in the city! Fresh and Delicious every time. Very modern environment. Super fast service. Highly recommend!

I absolutely LOVE this place. The best poke bowl around. I always customize mine as you can do or you can order from their menu. The woman with the dark hair, I always forget her name but she just started but she is AWESOME! Everything is always on point when she is there working. Love love love this place. read more

Freestyle Poké - I'm a very simple and plain person. Small bowl,sushi rice,raw salmon, edamame,corn and yum yum sauce to top it off! - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Well... It's nothing to write home about? Parking is basically limited to free, 2-hour street parking (no time limit after 6 PM) unless you come at very specific times. In addition to that, because they may have been short-staffed, I found that the tables inside had not been cleaned. It made me question if the level of cleanliness in the food prep area, and that made me uncomfortable. But, let's talk about the food, because at the end of the day, I'll eat in a hole in the wall if the food is exceptional. ...The problem is the food is not exceptional. The portions of each item they give is about the size of a small cookie-dough scoop (smaller than your typical ice-cream scoop). For the prices, I felt a bit unsatisfied. The silver lining is that for the most part, the ingredients seemed fresh. The flavors were predictable, but not bad. Would I go back? It's hard to say. The employees were nice enough, but I just wasn't wow'd. Maybe once they open up a different location, I'll go check out the new location. read more

Not bad but not the best- you don't get a lot of food for the price and you only get limited toppings- if you like lots of toppings you have to pay extra and their scoops of protein are tiny! personally I like Hokibar in CC plaza better because it's unlimited toppings and they give you a lot more food for cheaper. read more

Located at the fun area of downtown where the market street and all the entertainment is present this place has some public meter Parking around. It was not super hard to find parking around there on a Saturday during the lunch time. The place is well decorated and had a fast food vibe to it, however it is far from unhealthy. when we came in we had no problems to find sitting but I can see that it may be a challenge on weekdays during lunch hour rush when most the locals are at work in the area. Here you order at a line and pay at the end, just like a fast food joint. They serve beer and ciders here, I loved that about this place as I enjoyed a pretty nice cider with my Poke. Since it was our first time and we were super lucky to come in at a down time, the staff took their time to explain the food and how the ordering process worked. The staff was amazing and very knowledgeable of the food. They gave us samples of sauces and things that we never tried before so we could make the best choice for your meal. The food here is super fresh and they serve some amazing cuts of fish. I am a Poke fan now because of them. this is a very nice place to come eat a healthy meal and have a great service. read more

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I love this place. Hands down favorite poke in KC! It always taste fresh and great service. I like doing the build your own bowl. I love th variety of sizes to pick from. I also love that the crab doesn't count as one of you proteins. I like being able to mix and match sauces and the employees are always very knowledgeable and want you to be happy! They have a small parking lot on the side that is a like savior since they are in river market. read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke bowl build your iwn - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Freestyle poke is in the heart of the rivermarket district, which I love walking especially during the weekend when it's buzzing with people and vendors. Fresh fast healthy food that is worth the money. Nice staff and efficient. Their spicy tuna is great. read more

Overall pretty cool place. I had one of the personalized bowls with forbidden rice. Only taste was great and I will try it again. The one critique I would give is the tuna could be cut a little bigger. Parking- ensure you do not park in the spot behind the restaurant. It belongs to an apartment complex. Some spots do not have a visible sign. From my personal experience your car will be towed that quickly. read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Poke is creative and fresh! It's definitely americanized, but that also makes it a good fit when you have different palates in your party. I highly recommend it:) read more

Freestyle Poké is a pretty neat place in River Market to get some yummy, high-quality, and filling(!!!) food. As I had previously eaten a large lunch, I went for the smaller bowl which still gave me leftovers! As far as the food itself goes, the fish (I got both raw salmon and tuna) was fresh, and the marinades flavorful. The seaweed salad is excellent--definitely a can't-miss! Otherwise, most of the toppings and mix-ins were fairly standard. This is all on top of a filling base of rice, to make for a solid and filling meal. Overall, Freestyle Poke is pretty darn good. It's missing that "WOW!" factor present for many of my 5-star reviews, but I definitely enjoyed it and will likely return eventually. If you like poké, or are curious to taste it, Freestyle Poké is worth a try! read more

Freestyle Poké - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Fresh ingredients and a large variety with the toppings/marinades/sauces. Price is maybe a touch high all things considered, but building your own poké bowl means it's hard to really get it wrong. Service was a bit flat, but came in late in the day so can't hold it against them. Overall good food, would recommend. read more

The first time I had their Nirvana and Why so Serious Good Bowl, I feel in love with the freshness and unique poke bowl. I enjoyed it so much I keep coming back for more. I do like their signatures bowls, but as a free-spirited person I like varieties like their different flavors and textures more. I always go for their best freestyle bowls which you can custom to your liking. They way they serve their delicious food is like how you would order at Subway or Chipotle... but with better healthier food. You choose and they do it for you. You pick your base, protein, mix in, marinade it, toppings, and last sauce it. It comes out so nice and full. I could seriously eat this everyday. So tasty and goes well with my diet and after a good exercise workout. They do have Kombucha here and other tasty drinks sold here too. As well Beer, Wine and Sake. Parking can be a challenge but that's okay, I don't mind walking and the ambiance around River Market is nice not to enjoy. I want to thank Jackie and ThuySuong for recommended me this place, they told me about this place before it even open up. read more

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Freestyle Poké is Just a block south of the free KCStreetcar River Market West station and about 2 blocks west of the main City Market station. I live downtown so I took the Streetcar once, walked once and rode with a friend who was driving last time. DO NOT park in the lot just north of Freestyle Poké as it is marked for residents Only and the lot owners will tow you. Look for signs denoting street parking and there are community lots near the stations. Freestyle Poké is open until 10 pm every night which is very convenient. I wasn't prepared for the No Cash policy on my first visit but there are signs on the door now to notify people , but they do take credit and debit and there is an ATM conveniently in the City Market. I love the freshness of the food and the staff has been exceptionally helpful (there are A Lot of choices!) and sincerely nice each time. You choose one of 2 bowl sizes and can create your own bowl or build off of a Signature Bowl. I took a Signature Nirvana Bowl with ahi, edamame, sriracha ponzu, mango and cucumber and added raw salmon (they also have cooked salmon) over Forbidden rice+quinoa topped with wasabi tobiko and wasabi toasted coconut ! They have house brewed kombucha which is great! ! They also have local beers, wine choices, teas and a few other beverage choices. The patio was shaded around 6 pm when we went so it was really comfortable. Freestyle Poké is a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. #ericnielsenkc #HowWeDoKC #kansascity #thecitymarket #rivermarket read more

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I wish I lived in KC just so I could eat here all the time!! My husband and I planned our morning around coming here. We arrived when they opened at 11. Something I'll note before jumping in too far into the review, parking isn't great at the river market area. Especially on a Saturday. We got super lucky and parked behind the building in the free lot. Anyway, we were the first customers of the day, and everyone greeted us like they were so stoked we were there. It was welcoming. The first person to help us asked if we had been in before and helped us figure out where to start: size of bowl and base (rice, quinoa, zucchini noodles, etc.) I got the zucchini noodles and then at the last minute decided to go with a signature bowl called Ride the Wave. It's got raw salmon, sweet potato, avocado and spring onion. I also added truffle yuzu ponzu, spicy cashews, crispy shallots, sprouts, beets, and wasabi mayo. It was absolutely incredible. I got the "best" size which is the large. It was the perfect amount of food. If I got rice, I probably would get the "good" size which is the smaller. I think it'd be plenty for a meal! My husband also got the best size with chicken, avocado, tomato, jalapeño, sriracha ponzu, wasabi mayo, and a few others. He loved his. He's not as much of a sushi lover as me, but I told him he has to get the raw fish next time. It wasn't busy when we were eating, but I know they get ridiculously busy at this restaurant. I recommend going when they open if possible. It's a little quieter and not really a wait (at least today). We come to KC several times a year and this is a place we will continue to come. I am so impressed with the service we received. Every person was so friendly and helpful. And I posted my poké on my Instagram stories and a few hours later the restaurant replied to say thanks for stopping in and asked us to write a review. I'm an avid yelper so it was already on my list of things to be done. Definitely check this place out! It's incredible. My new favorite restaurant. read more

First time trying this spot. hakuna matata- steamed rice, chicken, coconut curry, carrots, spicy cashews, cilantro, jalapeno, avo-coco and I added forbidden rice and Crispy garlic read more

Freestyle Poké - All mixed in - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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What a fantastic place down by the River Market. I am currently eating Paleo due to some food allergies and this place makes it easy. Everything on the menu is Gluten Free and Dairy Free. I didn't worry too much about the sugar content of the sauces. I have never had poke before and I am not a fan of seafood so I was skeptical. I shouldn't have been. I had a Freestyle bowl with a zucchini noodle base, chicken, avocado, mango, jalapeno, and sweet potatoes. I wasn't sure about the marinade but the nice man helping us talked me into a pineapple tumeric and sriracha ponzu combo. It was the perfect combination of sweet and heat. On to the toppings - spicy cashews, crispy garlic, and crispy shallots added the perfect crunch while the marinated kale added additional flavor. I went with the Roasted Garlic Aioli and it didn't disappoint. Every single bite of this bowl was full of flavor and texture. I will definitely be back. read more

Freestyle Poké - Freestyle Chicken Poke - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Absolutely delicious! In from out of town, went off others reviews. This place hits the spot! So fresh, clean inside, great recommendations for a first timer. read more

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Love the environment, the service, the concept. Although I wish the portion size was a little bigger for what you pay for. I paid $14-15 for the biggest bowl but I still felt hungry afterwards. (For reference I'm a 4'11 petite girl) I'm not sure if the bowl size made much of a difference because it looked so tiny. The ingredients did taste very fresh. All the vegetables were crunchy and flavorful. They did have some unique toppings and sauces that I've never heard of. Great for a vegan and gluten free diet. I think the only thing not gluten free except for beer! I love the integrity of the company. They have fresh fish delivered regularly and never freeze it. And many other things (it's listed on the pamphlet if you need to know). This restaurant does appeal to a certain demographic like "upscale, young, healthy, vegan) so if your expecting Chipotle bowl then I'd say turn away. But if you're looking for a light bite before heading elsewhere I'd say go for it. Also a downer...they don't accept cash. For some people this would make total sense but if you're in the City Market area expect customers going to the market to carry cash. Just my two cents. The cashier mentioned something about that they were a paperless company but i saw napkins...and chopsticks wrapped in paper? Dunno if there's other sustainable solutions to that but yeah. read more

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So I came in to town for about 3 weeks for work. Found this little JEM! I am so crazy about this place, I think I come in at least 3 times a week. Very clean and fresh, The staff is pretty cool too. I love it. read more

Freestyle Poké - This is the Wave Poke Bowl with the Black rice - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Freestyle Poke is under new management and thank god for that. I came here for their grand re-opening a couple weeks back, and everything was so much better. The menu has more or less remained the same, despite the change in ownership. However the new owners did lower the prices to make it more affordable and worth it. For one small female, a regular bowl offered a good amount of food. I ordered the "Why So Serious?" Bowl, which was extremely flavorful and delicious. It can be hard to find good poke/seafood in the Midwest but the fish at Freestyle Poke is pretty fresh, given that it prob had to be shipped all the way to the Midwest from the coasts. If I'm ever craving Poke while I'm in Kansas City, Freestyle Poké is definitely a place that I will be returning to in the future. read more

Freestyle Poké - Why So Serious? Bowl - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Amazing food. I made my own and chose the eel sauce to pair with land proteins. There were plenty of spaces when we went and the ambiance is nice. The service was fast and the workers patient. The price is also affordable. read more

We really like this place for fast and healthy(ish) dinners - everybody that works here is helpful and nice, portions are great, prices reasonable, quality ingredients and as much customization as your little heart desires. Definitely a repeat visit spot for us and should be for you too! read more

I LOVE POKE!!!! So I was so excited to see that there was a Poke place in KC. My husband and I orders the medium sized make your own bowls. The workers are extremely helpful and let you try literally anything you want. It was really cool! It was $30 for the two of us so kind of pricey compared to what I'm used to (In Southern California its cheaper). But it was worth the splurge to get my favorite food. I would recommend coming here to anyone. They ever have other proteins that aren't fish, which I thought was really cool. This is a "cashless" spot, meaning they only take cards. I've never seen that before but thankfully we both had our cards on us. read more