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    FreshFin - East Side

    4.5 (234 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Poke, Salad

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    Spicy Tuna Bowl!
    Jessica J.

    Hey FreshFin, thank you for being the very best! In choosing my (iso) birthday meal the other day, my mind went straight here. They have the freshest fish, the most flavorful dishes, and the friendliest team. If I could eat their poke on the daily, I would. Happy to be an ongoing supporter through take-out & delivery during this tough time. Ordering from FreshFin during Covid is seamless and safe. After placing an online order, we arrived to the front door, which prompted us to give them a call. Soon after, an employee in a mask and gloves appeared to pass along our bag of goodies. My favorite dish? Spicy Tuna! Their expertise on blending flavors is perfected in this bowl. Ahi tuna is accompanied by edamame and crunchy cucumber, a spicy punch from the chopped jalapeños, plus crispy onions and a sweet kick from the shoyu and aioli. All of this greatness is packed in a bowl on top of a base of your choosing; I go with the mixed greens. You definitely get the bang for your buck! PSA: the size smaller size, called "regular," is plenty of food. Other good news? Their take-out dishes and supplies are 100% recyclable. Thanks for that too, FreshFin!

    Danielle R.

    I ordered the spicy tuna bowl and it was pretty tasty! It had a nice kick to it but wasn't too spicy. Put together pretty quickly so if you're in a rush this is a good spot. The restaurant is in a fun spot near the lake too!

    Rainbow Bowl
    Sydney B.

    Super convenient location- great for a meal after rock climbing down the street. Next door is insomnia cookies, for a quick dessert right after, as well as Chubby's across the street! I got the rainbow bowl and my boyfriend got the cilantro chicken. Both very filling although I got the large and he got the regular. Def recommend!

    Regular Mango Tango Bowl (switched to pineapples) & Build Your Own Bowl (salmon and salad base)
    Lico J.

    Definitely the best poke place in Milwaukee not only for the quantity, quality and flavor of the food, but also the cleanliness of the restaurant, the speed of service, and the friendliness of the staff. I have been a fan of FreshFin Poke but I go to the one in third ward more often now because of its location. Still want to show some support to this original location and it deserves the support for sure! I ordered a regular sized "Pineapple Tango" with seaweed salads added on top (toppings are free) and my girlfriend made her own bowl. Big bowls, lots of fresh salmon and other ingredients, and appropriate seasonings for both of us. Happy lunch time!

    Mango tango
    Ophelia M.

    I love everything about FreshFin Poké. FreshFin serves up fresh, sustainable, healthy, and most importantly delicious eats in a sleek, modern, fast casual environment. I've been to this location a number of times and the quality of their ingredients and the varied flavors of their signature bowls keep me coming back. My favorite? The mango tango. Salmon, chopped mango, edamame, avocado, cilantro, thai chili ginger, sweet shoyu, crispy onion, and tobiko on a bed of sticky rice conspire to create a dish that is slightly sweet, surprisingly hearty, and wonderfully flavorful. I trust their expertise when it comes to blending flavors and so I always opt for one of their signature bowls, but you can build your own bowls as well. The prices are reasonable for the quality of food. The service is speedy. We've dined in and ordered take out and it's fine for both. Bonus: all their takeout dishes/supplies are 100% recyclable. Get to it!!

    Curry Coconut Shrimp
    Emily F.

    For a poke spot, I was expecting more from the fish from Freshfin but was a little disappointed unfortunately. The Spicy Tuna Bowl wasn't anything special in my opinion and felt a bit rice heavy to me. The Curry Coconut Shrimp on the other hand was actually pretty good. Would definitely recommend this one if you're looking for something unique. The portion sizes were decent, not small by any means, but I just felt like the price was a tad high for what I got overall. Some of their other bowls look good though and I would like to try them in the future, but I don't think their more traditional poke options are for me.

    Rainbow bowl
    Gwenn B.

    Always freshly made with great ingredients. When I order delivery,it's delivered quicker than requested. When I order for pick up it's been ready to go as I walk in. Everything has great flavor and options to add more items or delete unwanted items.

    Truffle crab salad
    Megan L.

    Okay, so I'm giving this place 3 stars because even though the Poke was really good (honestly it's pretty hard to mess up), I do not think the price is worth it. You would be better off buying sushi grade fish and making your own bowl. It's really easy actually. I think it would be different if they actually filled up the bowl with the ingredients you want, but they don't. I really did quite enjoy the truffle crab salad. Again, this is really expensive. The service was really friendly though. I'll say that. And the place is nice and clean. Ambiance is modern. But it was so cold in there! It's a nice option for gluten-free people and it was a nice, healthier alternative than a lot of other places. But it's not something that I will frequent.

    Meghna S P.

    FreshFin Poke is a great addition to Milwaukee's dining experience. Delicious food, great customization options and cute little ambience. The restaurant is small and clean and has enough tables to perhaps fit about 20-30 people. They have seating both indoors and outdoors. The staff is very kind and super helpful. They is an area where you can sit looking outside through the glass wall and it's kind of nice to eat and watch as the traffic goes by. They do catering as well if others are interested in hosting an event which I think is a great idea. The best part about their menu is how you can customize stuff. I liked two different kinds of bowls and ended up getting something in between with the help of their staff. The mango bowl and tuna bowl are amazing! Their are Chicken options as well for those who don't like the raw fish options. They also keep track of your orders from the past so Incase you go back and need something they can look it up. Overall any of the bowls you pick, you will not regret it. This Is going to be one my regulars!

    Spicy Tuna bowl on mixed greens - added carrot & seaweed salad
    Lindsay M.

    OMG! I am not even done eating my bowl yet and I had to leave a review. This is amazing. I ordered the spicy tuna over mixed greens and it is phenomenal. When I saw you could pay for double the protein, I considered it, but I honestly don't need it. This bowl is filled to the top, there's plenty of tuna and veggie toppings, and it's the regular size which is plenty for me! I love that! Not even sure if I can finish it all. I love that most of the toppings are free, including seaweed salad!? Unheard of. All the toppings are fresh and the flavors combine so deliciously. Reasonably priced for sure. And I ordered online so I was able to pop in and pick it up easily and quickly. Please do not change!!! I am wondering how much money I'm going to be spending here now... I'm addicted!

    Condiment wall including several kinds of furikake (Rice seasoning)
    Samantha R.

    This is not the best Poké in town--that distinction belongs to Ono Kine Grindz. But it is very good. It's in line with the trend of poke shops that seem to be cropping up all over the place--upscale fast-casual, with an emphasis on customization and healthy ingredients. This isn't a complaint, and the UWM-adjacent area is a good fit for one of these places. I have eaten at the restaurant a few times and also ordered delivery. I like to get the build your own bowl and experiment a little bit. I usually go with white rice as the base and tuna or salmon as the protein. The regular size is big enough for one meal, especially with the new combo option I saw tonight where you can get a side like edamame or seaweed salad with your Poké bowl for a small discount. A large is definitely enough for leftovers. I have taken leftover poke to work for lunch the next day and it's a lot better than I would have imagined. I like the little small touches at the restaurant, like the slightly dimmed lighting and the choice of condiments available including several kinds of furikake (rice seasoning). The reason I actually stopped in tonight is I remembered they have the Rishi turmeric ginger tea available. There are several other teas and juices displayed right by the register as well. My one quibble is that the delivery menu isn't always up to date or in sync with the menu at the restaurant. The poke bowls are the same prices, but the availability and pricing structure of the side items and drinks aren't always quite the same. So I have ordered something once or twice primarily to meet a delivery minimum only to be told it wasn't available. Not a huge deal. If you can make it out it's probably better to go to the restaurant anyway.

    A Mango Tango and build-your-own bowl. Almost too pretty to eat! Almost...
    Amy S.

    This is the only restaurant that I've ever had poke at so I don't have anything to compare it to, but simply by itself it's absolutely amazing. If you aren't sure what poke is, to me it's like sushi in a bowl. A deconstructed sushi roll if you will. It's a little pricey, but compared to sushi and seafood prices it's right on par. We stopped in on a random Saturday and they weren't very busy. I ordered the Mango Tango, but they were out of mango. That didn't really make sense to me as I feel like you should probably have all the ingredients (especially the main one) for your recipes, but I understand things happen. The cashier informed me they were out and then offered to substitute pineapple and any other ingredient I wanted due to the inconvenience which I appreciated. My husband built his own and had a great time doing so. The wait to get the actual bowls wasn't very long and they are presented very nicely. My only complaint is that I wish the bowls were slightly larger for the amount of ingredients that are in them. It made it very hard to mix up the bowls in order to get a bite of everything in one go. Or maybe serve a plate underneath them so we could potentially dump it out and mix it up. Or maybe I'm just eating it all wrong and I shouldn't be mixing it up. Regardless, the flavors blended beautifully and it was delicious. You felt full after but not that 'gross I can't move full'. It was more of a happy, pleasantly comfortable sort of full. I was excited to hear that FreshFin was opening a second location, albeit downtown. And all I can do is hope that in the near future they'll open one farther west in the burbs for those of us that aren't city dwellers!

    Kailani - shrimp and chicken bowl
    Danielle P.

    I've eaten here tons of times and the food is always tasty and fresh. I would recommend and I'll keep going back.

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    Thanks so much for the review Sydney! Glad you enjoyed!

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    Excellent staff great great! The bowls are bigger than any other poke place! Your size is great, and the quality is top! I highly recommend!

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    Tell me why the quinoa was crunchy like it wasn't cooked or it was way over cooked and my vegan food tasted fishy

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    Always feel like I'm eating fresh here. Only downside is you have to order extra sauce since it gets dry with only one serving.

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    When you build a bowl portions are always smaller but still incredibly tasting and always worth the wait!

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    Room Service

    4.6
    (238 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I visited with my cousin, cousin-in-law and BF to celebrate her birthday. We got a 5:15 reservation…read moreon a Tuesday. The greeting from the hostess was warm and friendly; she is an asset and really makes you feel welcome. Once we were seated and finally finished our struggle with what to order, we got our drinks. I had to go with the One Night in Bangkok again because it's just a really nuanced and complex mix of tangy, spicy and a hint of sweet. The smoke show also is impressive. My cousin tried the Berry-cation from the summer menu and it was perfect for her - very fresh and a little sweeter. Cousin-in-law got the Thai Goddess, with tomato, and it was very interesting - not quite fruity and not overly vegetal - very cool. Our food was amazing. The first several minutes were just a series of different people saying "Oh my God" as we tried different things. There was no weak dish. We enjoyed a good mix of seafood and meat dishes, that included Golden Fungi, Phuket Jor Pu, Namya Pu, Kurobuta Pork in Panang Curry Sauce, Hung Lay Short Ribs, the Samurai Signature Set, Kinnic Crisp Shell, Nam Prik Aon, Waygu A Rockfire, Mango Sticky Rice and a complementary birthday Yuzu Cheesecake. This restaurant has a way of really creating a special experience and hits on all the important points. Stunning,

    What a lovely establishment, very cute, somewhat smaller than most fine dining restaurants. Very…read morekind staff I wish I could remember the servers name but he was so attentive!! The food was wonderful, I loved the summer cocktail, and the crab rangoon was the best I've had in quite some time. The golden fungi was pleasantly spicy and so crispy, my friend who doesn't like mushrooms enjoyed it. I loved the chashu bao buns, the pork was so tender and the softness of the bao buns was very nice. Definitely have to stop by and give them a try, I know I'd like to again.

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    Lucky Ginger

    Lucky Ginger

    4.0
    (290 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Very reliably a good spot for a quick meal! Great bang for your buck, especially on the rice bowls…read more- the flavours are always there and they allow you to alter the heat on everything. Only downside is sometimes it can get a bit oily or curries can get watery but you can always talk to the friendly staff to have them remake it or fix it. Personal favourites: basil rice bowl, drunken noodles.

    Absolutely awful service. We came in at around 5:30pm, and the place barely had anyone there. We…read moresaid we didn't have a reservation, so they said we had to sit at the bar. So, we did. But luckily my husband quickly checked well before we were served and saw there were reservations available online, so he booked us one on the spot. We were then given two excuses, one by the bartender and a different one by the host as to why they couldn't honor the reservation: (1) there were no tables available for us (note the place was half empty, but we supposed maybe there were lots of reservations coming later--nope, the place was still half full by the time we left); (2) we had to make the reservations 30-40 minutes in advance and we didn't do that so even though we did have a reservation, they couldn't honor it because we made it too soon to the reservation time (WOW--complete BS). We were peeved but decided we should just enjoy our dinner. BUT as we were finishing up, about 5 couples came in WITHOUT a reservation and both the host and the bartender gave each couple the option to either sit at the bar or at a table. When I confronted the bartender about it, she claimed "they weren't supposed to do that." WHAT?! She literally just offered a couple a table without a reservation. What do you mean?! It was insulting. Anyway, we will absolutely NEVER come back here. The tip we left was solely for the kitchen staff who were hard at work and doing an honest job. Bartender and hosts are discriminatory and awful. Do NOT recommend if you are looking to be treated with respect. Would give zero stars if that were an option.

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    Krazian Fuzian Asian

    Krazian Fuzian Asian

    5.0
    (4 reviews)
    48.0 mi

    Delicious food and great service! Restaurant was formerly a bar, and I felt it was clean and…read morewell-kept. The server told me they opened a year ago. For appetizers, we ordered a Fresh Speing Roll, Crab Rangoon (made with imitation crab, as stated on their menu), and a special Crispy Roll, which I would describe as Nam Khao in roll form, still served with Romaine lettuce wraps. All were very good, and we would order them again. The spring roll had a ham stick in it, which was different than any other spring roll I've had. For entrees, we ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and the Pho with Oxtail, which was also a Sunday special. The Pad Thai was slightly sweet, and they used pho noodles for it. The Pho broth was among the most rich and flavorful I've ever had, and the oxtails were among the most tender and delicious I've ever had! The pho also had meatballs and steak in it. The menu is mostly Southeast Asian, and seems to accommodate all tastes. I would dine there again, and I recommend it!

    This family run restaurant has creative, delicious food and an easy atmosphere. I tried the Nam…read moreKhao, a crunchy rice dish with ham, cilantro, ginger and lots of other seasonings. The cooks paid attention to the small details, the food plating was beautifully done and everything tasted great. The glass noodle salad was refreshing and tasted amazing. If you appreciate a strong drink order a Lychee Bomb I will definitely be returning to try other entrees like the fusion smash burger..

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    DanDan

    3.8
    (607 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    I had an incredible time at DanDan. Granted, it was because of my Chase CC that we got a prime time…read morereservation and the meal was essentially free due to Open Table credit, but honestly, we were so happy with our experience. I completely agree that this isn't authentic chinese food, but approachable fusion that tries to keep it truthful to the flavors and presentation. The highlight of the meal was the peking duck, which they only have about 2 orders of a night. We snagged it immediately when we sat down and it can easily feed 4 people with the sides. The duck was juicy and cut into thick pieces, so it was more of a steak rather than a bao style that I am used to. Nevertheless, it was delicious and even warmed up well the next day. The green onion wraps were...strange in my opinion. They fell apart easily and didn't have the best flavor that complemented the duck. Overall, I would come back for the duck itself, but everything else was average or extra salty. Service was great and the staff are very attentive. Happy eating!

    Came for dinner to use my Chase Sapphire dining benefit at Dan Dan in the Historic Third Ward…read more Here's my honest take. The vibe: It was packed at 7:15 PM on a Sunday, and they held firmly to our reservation time--which is understandable given the crowd. We took a nice stroll while waiting, so no harm done. Once seated, the service was excellent--attentive, prompt, and professional. The food: This is clearly high-end Americanized Chinese food, not authentic regional cuisine. If you go in expecting that, you'll have a better experience. The menu reads like a "greatest hits" collection--familiar dishes done with nicer ingredients and presentation. What worked well: Smashed Cucumber - A strong start. The cilantro and bean sprouts were exceptionally fresh, and the peanut finish added nice depth, though the sauce leaned a bit salty for my taste. Service and atmosphere - polished and efficient. What fell short for me: Wonton Soup - The wrappers were thicker than I prefer; I like a more delicate, translucent skin. The leek-based broth was pleasant, though. Salt & Pepper Cod - The seasoning was good, but the cod pieces were too thick, so the center remained bland. Halving the thickness would improve the texture. Mongolian Beef - Tender meat, but I wanted thicker cuts and larger onion pieces for more bite. It leaned a bit soggy for my preference. Rice Cake with Pork Belly - Pork belly was well-executed, but too many rice cakes overwhelmed the dish. The flavor leaned Korean (almost kimchi-like), which felt like a departure from the rest of the menu. Beef Chow Fun - Felt repetitive, using the same thin-sliced beef and bean sprouts as other dishes. I'd prefer charred broad rice noodlesthat are thin. These rice sticks were wide and thick,so like the cod, the center of the rice sticks were bland. I also preferred more eggs in this dish for variety. The overall pattern: Many dishes share similar ingredients and sauce profiles, which makes sense for a busy kitchen but does reduce variety across the meal. Bottom line: If you're looking for authentic, nuanced Chinese cooking, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want a polished, upscale version of familiar Chinese-American favorites in a great location, with reliable service, Dan Dan delivers that well. I personally wouldn't return, but I can see why it's popular--especially for the crowd that wants comfort food in a nicer setting.

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    Momo Mee

    Momo Mee

    4.3
    (576 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Momo mee is a great place with wonderful and kind staff. I know for many people they have their…read morefavorite food and delicious dumplings! If you are celiac or gluten-free, I don't recommend ever eating here. While they have a dedicated gluten-free menu with options for changing things out, on two separate occasions (of the 4 times I've been there) they've made a mistake. It puts you in a challenging and uncomfortable situation when you are curious about something actually being gluten-free. I know for myself, you don't want to insinuate that you don't trust your server! My most recent visit there I had the shittake/vegetable Ramen with rice noodles. I explained that I can't have soy sauce because it contains wheat. I explained that if they have tamari that they could check if it is wheat free because I often can have tamari instead of soy sauce. I explained that I can't have anything that contains wheat. My server informed me that she would make sure that this was gluten-free, that the rice noodles would be replacing the Ramen noodles. While eating I was curious if the noodles were not gluten-free, and I was informed that they do seem to be rice noodles. We were also sure to order the tofu as steamed rather than fried so that it would not have cross-contamination. (Due to first glutened experience) Later that night and the following day I can report that what I ate was not in fact, rice noodles or gluten free, and I have been glutened. On a previous occasion, I ordered the fresh spring rolls with a sauce that I was informed was gluten-free with tofu. While already eating this, the server came over and informed me that the tofu was not gluten-free, and had been fried. I think that there may be some lack of understanding what gluten-free means and how it impacts people generally in most of the food service industry. I believe they did their best to try to accommodate. That being said if you are celiac or gluten intolerant, please steer clear! Very unfortunate because it was tasty. I understand that as someone who needs to eat gluten-free that I am taking a risk by eating at a restaurant that is not gluten-free forward. Although they have a dedicated allergy menu, two out of the four times I've eaten there it hasn't made a difference. Great restaurant, not great for celiac.

    Friendly atmosphere, fast service and short wait times. All food is fresh to order so full of…read moreflavors the hit just right. I love getting a few different items as if it were an appetizer platter it all tastes that good. Frequently visited

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    Kawa Ramen & Sushi

    Kawa Ramen & Sushi

    4.3
    (453 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    **This review is for their vendor spot in 3rd Street Market Hall. Was craving sushi recently and…read moredelighted that they have a location there! I went with the classic California roll (crab and avo), and the spicy salmon. Love that you can add toppings so I included spicy mayo and crispy onions pieces. The order was ready in a flash and I thoroughly enjoyed!!

    It was ok... but I've also had great Ramen in Los Angeles. So I may be biased! So the concept and…read moreambiance of the restaurant are pretty cool. The front wall opens like a garage. Though, on a very hot day with hot ramen (though they also do sushi) the front should be shut. As for the Ramen. Some stuff worked and some didn't. The egg was delicious, soft boiled perfectly with jammy yolks and had great soy sauce flavor. The noodles were not over cooked and the meat was tender and flavorful. However, both mine and my husbands broth (I had the black garlic he had the pork) were not so great. Almost a metallic taste to them. Also, almost no vegetables in the Ramen. I was pretty disappointed. Mine only had green onions in it. The tempura was also kinda soggy. Some piece were crispy but on the broccoli and sweet potato, they were soggy. The server was great. They were very attentive. We did not complain about the food because we were hot and just wanted to hurry up instead of waiting longer. Also, they need to fix some of their tables that are very wobbly!

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    Todd

    Todd

    4.6
    (62 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    The Karaage boneless chicken thighs with the Thai Larb powder is one of the most delicious quick…read moremeals around! Flavorful and affordable! Love Todd!

    What can I say about Todd? I love their wings, tenders, rice cakes AND their katsu. It hits all the…read moreflavor and texture profiles I usually want and they are really quick about cooking the food to order. The staff is always very nice and if they are busy for some reason, they even have kiosks to order from as well. I'm Korean and love me some Korean fried chicken wings, but going here means I do not have to make them, make a mess in my kitchen, or have to spend time prepping everything beforehand. Yes, I know these are Karaage but they are very similar. I usually get the boneless wings just because I am weird and do not like having sticky fingers when I am eating, so these I can eat with a fork. The crispiness is always spot-on and I love that they give you just enough sauce to give everything a good coat and flavor but not too much that the chicken is drowning. I also really love the rice cakes that they add into the tenders and wings, it's like a nice little chewy treat to go with everything. Their fries are a LOT of fries! My wife and I have learned we can share one order of them. They have a bunch of varieties of seasonings you can add to the fries but I tend to get mine plain and just eat it with ketchup. I love coming here and their little outdoor patio is great when I want to bring my pup or just enjoy the nice fresh air as we eat our meal.

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    Kiosk ordering. This menu has pictures to see what you're ordering.
    Kiosk ordering. This menu has pictures to see what you're ordering.
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    FreshFin - East Side - asianfusion - Updated July 2026

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