Let me start off by saying we were poke virgins. When I asked a friend what exactly poke is, and she told me, "you know burrito bowls? It's kinda like that with sushi." I have severe allergies to fish, shellfish, and seaweed, so I asked in advance how they handle these allergies. We ordered two regular poke bowls: chicken on white rice unagi style with cashews, and marinated tofu on white rice Hawaii style with kimchi. (The kimchi has no fish/seafood!) We also ordered a dole whip and a dole whip float The man who helped me order was incredible! He was very knowledgeable and incredibly patient with me. When I got the food home and opened it up, it was so enticing!!! There was so much food, it was so warm and fresh and I've never had anything like it! It also was a great learning experience on what to try next. We cannot stop singing the praises of Miko Poke and can't wait to try it again. Bonus, as a place who has a lot of raw fish, it was very refreshing that the inside didn't smell of fish!! read more

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I stopped by for a dinner on a weekday. I was the only dine in customer. Others were taking out at that time. Teriyaki chicken bowl was my favorite item. It was flavorful and wasl healthy. Southwest steak bowl was my other item. It was good, but should have more flavor. Finally I tried their famous dole whip dessert. It was a good one. read more

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I will start this by saying I loved this place so much before this incident, great food and right up my alley, was a frequent customer but will be no longer. I ordered two bowls for pick up, the one I got had white rice as the base and the other persons' had brown. At about 2:00 this morning I woke up with intense stomach pain and cramping, I have now ruled it out as food poisoning after doing research. I know it might be a one off but I don't want to find out if that is not the case read more

Miko poke is hands down the best poke place in the general madison area. Service is fasts and always nice, food is fresh and tasty and overall it's a cute place to sit or grab food from. Always impressed by them. read more

We have been here so many times, I can't believe I haven't reviewed! This is a more expensive spot for poke, so we go on special occasions or do pickup when we deserve a treat. The bowls are generally excellent and we have always been happy with feeling full. I recommend the salmon bowl and building your own ingredients. Maker to get the dole whip! Sometimes the fish tastes really fresh, other times it is just room temperature. We've also done pickup a couple of times in the past 6 months and the orders were not ready when they were supposed to be -- twice our order was 10-15 minutes late. The parking lot is a horrible disaster, so hanging out was tough. Also, the dole whips are hollow and that drives me nuts. Definitely eat here, we are big fans! read more

Miko Poke - Hollow dole whip - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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The great thing about Miko Pole is that you can customize your poke bowl just the way you want it. Our favorite place for poke and don't forget a cup of the Dole Whip! read more

Miko Poke - Ahi bowl with mixed greens, edamame, carrots, radish, and red onions - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Got our takeout from here for the Yelp night! As the first poke place in town, they introduced us to poke and they are still our favorite. They always have pretty good portioned bowls with lots of veggies. You can get some great heat from serrano and wasabi. You can get some great savory from cashews and crispy garlic (one of my favorite ingredients). Whether you make you own or specialty bowls, they have always been good. I will caveat that with we generally get the tuna. As a tip, maybe get the sauce on the side because you can get more control of it, and possibly more, which is what it seems like this time. All of the sauces have been good, although I could have had a little more heat from the carrot habanero fire sauce. But if you have serranos in your bowl, you probably wont miss the heat in the sauce. read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Over the last year, they have made upgrades. Their tiny cups turned into bowls, a vast improvement from my first visit. Lighter handling on the sauces as it tends to oversaturate the bottom. The menu that used to jump around in the way ordered turned streamline with adding toppings. I'm not sure how I truly feel about this, but I see this appealing to first time customers who haven't had poke before or have no idea what to order. The menu still allows me to customize my own with an added cost for some options. It's Qdoba style-esque where you order at the counter and it's readily available. Getting down to taste: the aioli could use a flavor upgrade. I had my order to go this time and probably should've put some poke sauce before leaving. I prefer the taste of salmon over tuna but both are fresh. I'm still a repeat customer so they're definitely doing something right. read more

Miko Poke - Salmon Unagi Style Poké with radishes added - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Everything I said before still stands. Expensive and average. This time I noticed a really unpleasant taste to the shrimp and the seaweed salad. Like a chemical taste almost like gasoline. I couldn't figure out exactly what this taste was, but I had to spit it out. Their poke sauce is so plain it's basically just soy sauce. The ponzu sauce tastes exactly like concentrated lime juice from the grocery store bottle. read more

This place came highly recommended but we didn't love it. Had one Hawaii style large bowl and one make your own spicy tuna bowl regular size. See the pics- same amount of food in both, just a different size bowl (and price!). Hawaii style over greens was swimming in sauce in the bottom (I get there wasn't rice to sop it up but if greens are an option then they should know to adjust ratios), and flavors underwhelming. Picking ingredients was fun for the build your own as selection was good, but 'spicy' tuna was not spicy at all and sauces were flavorless. Even with half greens and half rice there was wayyy too much sauce. The tuna in the Hawaii bowl was different than in the build your own? Hawaii bowl tuna was much better and seemed a lot fresher. Overall unsatisfying and there's better poke in town. Typical food fight restaurant- lots of potential but just not all the way there. read more

Miko Poke - Large Hawaii style - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I've heard good things about Miko Poke so I stopped by on a whim this afternoon for a late lunch. The regular sized bowl is a good size and filled with fresh good quality ingredients. I tried the original Hawaiian with white rice and had the aoli on the side. The person who started my order handed it off to someone else to finish without passing along my "no scallions" request, so I had to repeat myself. Also, I think they both added poke sauce when they had the bowl so the rice on the bottom ended up far too salty to eat. Still, it was a good meal and a nice addition to the Madison food scene. The one really disappointing thing is that the restaurant uses all disposable plastic: bowls, cups, flatware; even if you're dining in. Given their efforts toward using sustainably harvested fish this doesn't make sense. I docked a star for the unnecessary waste. read more

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I was looking for a place to get lunch while I was in Madison visiting friends and happened to stumble upon Miko on Yelp. Super happy that I did! I was craving something fresh to offset the rest of my guilty pleasure food ridden weekend and Miko hit the spot! Their house favorite poke bowls are pretty solid options and they let you do swaps for ingredients if there's something you don't want in the bowl. Otherwise, build your own is a choice that you can't go wrong with. Personally, for some reason whenever I get a bowl of poke, it always looks like I'll be able to scarf my food down in two seconds and still be hungry. They're pretty generous with their veggies so you'll definitely leave full. Highly recommend checking Miko out if you have a poke craving! read more

Another great experience here! Big portions, fresh, delicious food! I will definitely be back read more

Miko Poke - Build your own Ahi BYO Tuna with poke sauce, spicy aioli and scallion ginger sauce - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My favorite poke place in Madison. Great ambiance (hello huge Tom Selleck mural and shark heads everywhere). Staff was quick with the orders. Everything is gluten free and there are a lot of vegetarian options. There are make your own options and also premade recipes which you can modify. Dole whips available! Two sauces on each table. The best composting system of any restaurant (thank you!!) Kid friendly. Lots of parking. We will definitely be back. read more

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My first visit to Miko Poke. What a wonderful place to have lunch. The concept is similar to other Mexican fast food place. Build your own or start with theirs. The food is fresh, service is quick and food is delicious. Price is average but all in all a great place to grab fresh food. I tried the Hawaii Style as recommended and will definitely repeat it. read more

Miko Poke - Hawaii Style Poke. - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of the first Poke places in Madison, this place served as one of the first answers to my call for the Hawaiian treat that was once difficult to find. After coming here a handful of times, and watching the menu evolve to further disappointment, I feel confident I can give this place a fair review, where truly the bottom line is I wouldnt miss it if it were to close. The food that is served here is fine overall, fresh and made to order. Flavors of the menu offerings are as one would expect. What is really missing is authenticity and menu items that spark interest. Anyone who had been to Hawaii knows that the Poke bowls served around here is yet an approximation of what true Poke is. If anything, Miko Poke offers a deconstructed sushi roll with your choice of ingredients. I am willing to accept this. What truly bothers me, and drives the average rating is really the ingredients offered seem lack luster. Static, generally without imagination, and, with time, further narrowed to a limited list. This is complemented by Poke sauces that all seem to have a common baseline taste despite the menu suggesting they are all of variety. The Aioli options also fall flat on expectation. This bothers me the most as an Aioli is so easy to make and there isn't a simple spicy srirachi aioli or a garlic aioli - both which were easily found in Maui. While I will continue to go to Miko Poke and other restaurants with similar goals, I hope they will rethink what staple ingredient offerings should be and consider adding some variety in terms of proteins and toppings. read more

Our first trip here, and I loved every little thing about this place. There are many ways to build a vegetarian poke, which is important to me, and everything is fresh and flavorful! Since this was my first visit, I asked the friendly staff for their advice and suggestions in building my bowl, and they helped me construct a delicious meal. Mine featured tofu, Lori preferred the chicken. We both loved our meals. The place is wonderfully and quirkily decorated, with a strong Hawaiian motif and a mural of Tom Selleck lounging on Waikiki Beach on one wall. After our meal, we tried the shave ice. Of course. It was magnificent. So... the staff is friendly and helpful, the ambiance is fun, the food is terrific with generous portions, and the shave ice rocks. Love it! read more

We DoorDashed from Miko Poke when we first moved to Madison. Delicious! We had a poke restaurant near us in our old hometown, so this was a lovely taste of home in some ways. Love the customizability of the dishes and the vegan/vegetarian options. read more

I love a lot of things about miko poke, like their sustainable practices and the curry aioli and perfect portion sizes. I am not a huge fan of eating raw fish served in the Midwest (I know, forgive my idiosyncrasies) so I have only ever tried the chicken - I do wish there was a little better attention paid to trimming the chicken pieces as sometimes you get a mouthful of yuck. My only other wish is that there were just a few more veg options to throw on these delightful bowls to mix it up every now and again. I love the crispy onions and the pickled ginger is an awesome add-in. It's such a fun lunch - if you haven't tried it you really should! I have only ever dined in once so my experience has largely been very efficient take out ordering, both pre- and during Covid. read more

Miko poke is a classic and good option for poke in Madison. It's right next to Everly and the staff is super friendly and always willing to help. I think the options that they offer for curated and build your own bowls is good and the fish is typically very fresh. This place wins for me because they also offer Dole pineapple whip for dessert, which is just a treat and something you can't find at many places across the US. read more

Definitely happy with the grade of tuna served here. I almost wish this place was downtown, just because of how delicious it is. The setting is begging for the hipster crowd. The food makes it worth it for those of us who commute there. It's a bit like Chipotle/Mod Pizza for the deconstructed sushi crowd. You can customize your dish to get just the flavor you're looking for. Very tasty! Miko Poke has done a great job of doing a few good things very well. You simply must try it. read more

Miko Poke - Very interesting special this evening at Miko Poké. - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good food, prices are reasonable. Friendly people and good location . Definitely worth a visit

I just visited Miko Poke and I am very impressed! The decor and ambiance inside the restaurant is very fun, and ordering was a breeze. I got a regular sized Hawaiian style poke bowl with salmon and my boyfriend got a large build your own bowl. I was impressed most of the add ins were no charge - add as many as you want! I also got dole whip because I couldn't resist, and the regular serving is plenty big - very generous! Pros: - freshest fish I've had in poke in Madison - cute decor - fast, friendly service - poke sauce and volcano sauce at the table! - dole whip - they have a loyalty punch card program! Cons: - honestly the only one is I wish they were a little more generous with their fish. I've gotten more fish in bowls from other poke places around town Overall, super impressed with this place and I'll definitely be back! read more

The first time I had poke was in Hawaii and didn't think I'd be able to find it anywhere else because of how unique it is. I was super excited to hear about miko poke and headed over for dinner right away when I saw it. They have the steps listed behind the counter - you choose the size, meat, and if you want it with rice, greens or both. Then you can build your own or pick a style they have. I tried the Hawaii style first (then built my own the next time) - everything is so good! The ingredients taste so fresh. The flavors all support each other and deliciously blend so well together. Other things: you seat yourself, they call out when your food is ready and you bring it to your table. There is a water station by the door where you can get your own water. When you're done, there are bins for compost, trash and recycling. read more

Miko Poke - Hawaii style - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Miko is where I fell in love with Poke. I've always been kinda grossed out/scared of eating raw fish, but after looking at the yelp photos and hearing positive feedback from friends of mine, I decided to try it out! Boy, was I impressed. The first wow-factor is the fact that they are so generous with their toppings. As a proud "picky eater", I love a chance to curate my own food experience with the toppings/additions of my choice, ESPECIALLY when avocado is involved. They even have a veggie option (marinated tofu) for veg heads looking for the poke experience. Light, healthy, and satisfying! read more

Miko Poke - Can't get enough of this Salmon bowl!! - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Socially distant poke! Their no contact drive up service is a breeze. You can even order the alcoholic canned beverages to go! With wingers park right around the corner this is an easy yes! They have lots of poke options. I personally like to create my own bowl with spicy ahi. Compared to other places in Madison they are a little pricey portions are slightly smaller - hence the 4 starts not 5. Also, I've ordered their delivery in the past and it doesn't seem quite as fresh. Definitely worth a try if you are looking for a socially distant meal. read more

Mehhh, I've been to poke places before. This one is just a little lack luster. The ingredients and flavors don't pop. It's pretty bland and nothing to freak out about. The raw salmon is an odd option. In Wisconsin, we are pretty far away from any ocean, so I'm a little hesitant about eating raw salmon. I think smoked salmon might be a better option. On a good note though, this is a different option to your everyday cuisine. Worth a try, but I won't be returning. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. You know how sometimes you try something and then you constantly crave it? Your mouth waters a little every time you think of it? That's Miko Poke. It is like an amazing bowl of sushi. Like, the most delicious "special roll" you've ever eaten, deconstructed in a bowl, and you can actually get full for around $10....which would never happen with actual sushi rolls. My husband and I don't get date nights very often and we should try new places. But it is VERY hard for me to resist the Hawaiian bowl at Miko Poke. And whatever the Poke sauce is that they have at the tables...I think it's made of dreams and unicorn tears. Also, try the house-made chips on the side. They are amazing. read more

Miko Poke - My amazing Hawaiian bowl and my husbands spicy bowl. - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great food, fresh ingredients. Lots of dairy free/ vegan options as well as everything is gluten free. Came here on a Sunday evening at 7:10pm and this place was a shit show, out of white rice, clearly disorganized staff that didn't know what was going on. For a single bowl, I waited 25 minutes. The food is good, but I come here for quick food and this was not quick. Really unfortunate as I really liked this place but this put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

If you've never had Miko Poke, or poke at all, you MUST try it. I had my first poke bowl ever from here and my only complaint is that I didn't do it sooner!! I tried the chicken Hawaiian poke with half brown rice and half mixed greens. Delicious! I can't wait to get it again! read more

If you're looking for a quick, light lunch on Monroe street, this is a nice place to stop. We stopped in between Bridesmaid dress shopping and only had an hour. It was busy but the service was fast and friendly. There is house creations or build your own bowls. I did a build your own chicken bowl and really liked it! The avo coco lime dressing was tasty too. This is a good place if you are looking for a healthier meal option too. I would go back again to try more bowl creations. read more

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I stopped in here after seeing photos that a friend of mine posted on social media of her "Hawaii Style" bowl. It was a chilly, cloudy, day in Madison so I thought to myself... "I could use a little aloha in my life today". I was greeted by a very pleasant lady who asked me if I had any questions about the menu. The bowls are made to order - You can choose from the menu, or build your own bowl. Since that fateful day, I have returned many, many times. Very tasty and prepared nicely. All of the sauces are both dairy and gluten-free.You can choose from a variety of fish (ahi tuna, salmon, albacore), as well as shrimp and chicken, or just straight up veggies. You can order online and pay ahead of time so that your meal is ready for you to grab and go! read more

Miko Poke - Hawaii Style (left), Banzai Shrimp (right) - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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You really can't go wrong in my book with some fresh and delicious raw fish, and Miko Poke always hits the mark on that one! It's really the perfect summer dinner, especially on those sweltering days in Madison. My first experience was mediocre, but I think that's because I just went with one of their pre-made bowls. Pro tip: always, always get a make your own bowl. I always do the regular size with an extra scoop of fish because why not! Never fear, your gut feeling about what you want in your bowl is going to be just right. If you're curious, I'll let you in on my very own secret recipe: a medium make your own bowl with white rice (carries the flavors better) and four scoops of fish (one tuna, one albacore, two salmon). Add the poke sauce, the ponzu sauce, and a little yuzu. The toppings: avocado, radish, cucumbers, cilantro, green onion, and Serrano peppers (the peppers are not for the faint of heart, let me tell you. I may or may not start crying at least once every bowl). Garnishes: crispy garlic, fried shallots, sesame seeds, and shake a whole lot of the Japanese 7 spice seasoning and chili flakes on the counter next to the cash register on top. Voila!! The perfect bowl, according to Amanda. The only reasons this isn't five stars are that 1) they can be really, really slow. Yeah, I know, build your own bowl takes time, but if you've got 5 people in line each getting two bowls with one being relayed over text message or the phone... You get the picture. 2) it's kind of on the pricey side. But hey! For a delicious poke bowl with sustainable fish, I'll splurge every once in a while! read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I ordered the Unagi Style and it was very bland. It had white stuff and on the menu it does say Unagi sauce but... I don't think it is (I also own unagi sauce and have been eating sushi for a long time to know). I also added spicy tuna for extra $2 thinking it's going to be make everything flavorful but there isn't any kick to it. Comparing to chicago's unagi, I would say Miko Poke is below it. I think This is more American Fushion. Its not as authentic as I thought. I do think their ingredients are very fresh though. Maybe I just picked a bowl that isn't good. read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great fast service. One of the best poké bowls I had! Food is delicious and comes in generous portions! I willl definitely be ordering from here more often. read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This place is a refreshing addition to Madison. Located close to downtown but not in the middle of downtown there is usually ample parking. The menu is like a chipotle style made to order poke bowls. They do have a preset bowls you can get. I ordered the banzai shrimp with white rice. It was fresh tasting and the rice was very good. The ingredients seem like they were very fresh. This is a very good option if you are looking for something that isn't to heavy but still flavorful. Overall I really liked this place, the only thing that was a down fall is there isn't much seating so you may have to wait for a table after you get your food. read more

Miko Poke - Banzai shrimp bowl - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I tried Miko Poke for the first time today after visiting Hawaii and falling in love with poke. I ordered a small Hawaii style, white rice with ahi. The Small was quite filling and I felt reasonably priced at $8. I was alone so chose to sit at one of the high tops, but I noticed they had large booths as well. I'm definitely going to return and try a variety of combinations. Tasted very fresh and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a thing in Wisconsin. read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Yum! What a fun and great place to try out. This was my first experience with poke and I'm glad that it was here. There are a lot of pre-made options to order from, but you can also customize and do add ons to existing combinations, which is what I would suggest. There are so many delicious sauce, vegetable, and seafood options - plus it all tastes decently fresh! I added some pineapple to mine which was a really delightful sweet addition to it. It didn't feel like much of a sit-down restaurant though - there isn't a lot of seating and most people would eat quickly at community tables and then leave. I also wish they had some more dine-in options, perhaps in a ceramic bowl or cup for dine-in. It currently comes in a plastic cup, but this is also a good option for take-out orders. Overall, great addition to the Madison food scene and would definitely go again! read more

Miko Poke - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I write this, as I sit here wishing I had a poke bowl to eat right now. I visited Madison over the weekend and my friend told me about Miko Poke like a week before I was coming so to say I was excited is an understatement. I had looked over the menu before (obvoiusly), and was pretty set on the Hawaii Style bowl. Lucky for me, my friend also likes to share so we got the Hawaii Style bowl and the Cali Salmon bowl. Apparently, if you're a newbie to Miko Poke, they usually suggest the Hawaii Style Bowl. There's a bunch of other bowls that look really tasty too, but I was really happy with our choices! Everything is very easily customized, so if there's one ingredient you don't want, or one you want more of, they can easily help you out there. Whatever sauce is in the Hawaii Style bowl is HEAVEN. I couldn't put the thing down. The Cali Salmon was good too, but compared to the flavor of the Hawaii Bowl it seemed bland. The fish is nice and fresh which is the most important thing I look for. Service is great. The staff is really helpful and patient as they create your bowls. The atmosphere and vibe in there is really cool too. The middle long tables are long surfboards, and it's just super colorful. Now I wish we had a Miko Poke in Minneapolis.. because now I just want to keep going back to Madison for this! read more

Miko Poke - Cali Salmon on the left. Hawaii Style on the right. - Poke Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is by far my favorite poke in Madison area. Soooo many mix-in options and they let you add as many as you want. It is so fresh and filling. read more