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Poke District

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Hawaiian, Poke
Open • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Build Your Bowl with Jay-O-Lee sauce!
Canary H.

It's been six years since I've made a review, and it's not because I haven't been back. I've been here very often and it never occurred to me that I haven't updated my review. Here's my update! Since my review six years ago, I've stopped by multiple times a year for food here. I've always built my own bowl with salmon as my protein, the Jay-o-Lee sauce, no salad, white rice, and plenty of onions. My rice always comes hot and the portions are always very generous. The sauce is delicious as it was always, and nothing ever changes. This business has changed by being more technologically advanced. They've inserted a kiosk for quick orders so the workers can focus on making the bowls instead. You can also order online for pickup, but the catch is, you can't earn points with your phone number unless you order in store. The inside is simple and modern. There are numerous tables and chairs for you to sit and quickly eat your bowl. There's free water, sauces, and your choice of forks or chopsticks. This place never disappoints me and always pulls me back. I will hold back from eating poke elsewhere to save my appetite for here. Thank you for always being good to me!

Build Your Bowl
Ciera T.

Great poke for the area! Fresh and bold flavors, the spice actually had some heat but still maintained a good overall flavor and awesome portions. I opted for a salad/cucumber base but bowls do come with rice and the order process is nice and streamlined because all bowls come with tobiko, surimi and seaweed salad. Options to customize bowls including extra of the toppings or exclude toppings as well. They offer salmon tuna or half and half. You can order at the desk or via a kiosk and they accept Apple Pay and card. All orders are made to order so expect a short wait if going at popular times but lots of seating, and a nice fast casual setting with fresh filling flavors.

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Jeremy L.

Hawaiian and minimalistic blend interior, located in a business center. A good amount of seating for those dine in options. The staff is nice and fast with their services. I ordered the half and half Godzilla with wasabi sauce and double crab meat and avocado, it tasted pretty good, definitely made with Aloha.

Tiffany C.

I love stopping by Poke District when I'm in OC! Their poke is fresh and simple, like the ones in Hawaii. Just fish, warm rice, cucumbers, crabmeat, and seaweed is all you need. They also offer a variety of yummy sauces. It's a small shop with a good amount of seating available and can get busy during certain hours. Orders can take a while, but definitely worth the wait :)

Half Build Your Bowl Half and half tuna salmon
Vincent N.

You can order on the tablet in front of through the workers. The workers were busy putting together orders so I just ordered in the tablet. A poke bowl is $15 or a veggie bowl is $10. The menu is extremely simple: tuna, salmon or both. You then choose white, brown rice, or salad or both. Comes with imitation crab, seaweed, and your choice of sauces. I went with half white rice and half salad (Salad was a spring mix like from Costco with cucumbers) the Lava sauce which had a really nice spice and kick to it! The fish tasted super fresh and really does melt in your mouth! Will definitely need to return to try different sauces!

Build Your Bowl. Half rice, half mix greens.
Naomi D.

I've been here a few times, and the fish is always fresh. You can choose tuna, salmon, or half-and-half with white rice, brown rice, salad, or a mix. The last two times I went, the wait for the food was about 15 minutes after ordering. Ordering is done through a tablet, and the staff is helpful if you need anything. Bowls are around $15. They don't have as many toppings as other spots, but the quality is great. I even saw them cutting the fish behind the counter. Definitely worth it!

I did phone order @ 12:05 and they told me 5-10 min i got there 12:28 this guy has the audacity to tell me that it's gonna take a couple more minutes. This place is such a shit show now. Workers are rude and hella slow, I should've learned my lesson last time. To the owner of this place get your staff together

Tuna Og & Half + Half Lava (ig: @cravingswithcat)
Catherine N.

The menu is simple and self explanatory, they have two fish options: tuna and salmon. For the price of the bowl, it's very fair with the portion size. I don't think the fish is marinated in the sauce, it gets tossed with sauce when you order. The fish was fresh and a solid bowl of poke. The bowls were made very quick after ordering. They have indoor seating and parking wasn't hard to find in the plaza. ig: @cravingswithcat

Godzilla Half and Half
Ariana M.

On the outside, it doesn't look like much but trust me this place is GOOD. I got the half and half (tuna & salmon) Godzilla (avocado aioli) and it had good flavor. It was fresh, non slimy, and pretty firm. Honestly I think the star of the show was a the crab salad! It was packed with so much flavor and was a good side. Rice was cooked and season perfectly and the seaweed added some crunch. Service was so nice and the food came out so fast. A lot of seating and plenty of parking outside!

Donna N.

Delicious and fresh poke. Came by on a Friday night about an hour before closing and it wasn't too busy. Ordering is with a cashier or at the kiosk. Service was quick and staff were friendly. There's plenty of seating inside. I ordered a salmon bowl with white rice and spicy mayo. The portion was perfect and the amount of fish was abundant. Everything tasted fresh (including the seaweed salad, imitation crab, and cucumber). The rice was topped with furikake, which was delicious. Every time I took a bite into the rice, it tasted like wasabi for some reason? The random wasabi taste threw the flavor off for me. Tip: you can order multiple "flavors" or sauces, but only one sauce can be mixed into the fish while the other sauces come on the side.

Denise R.

(IG: @foodwithdeni) #dEATs salmon w/half rice & salad, original sauce half tuna & salmon w/brown rice & wasabilicious sauce We were craving poke in the OC and finally tried @poke_district! We enjoyed both of our plates and would definitely come back. I recommend sharing a plate b/c the regular size was a large portion for us. Plenty of seating inside & parking lot available

Salmon
Angela B.

Salmon was buttery! Maybe better quality than bear flag. Seaweed salad is delish! $20 for two small containers ========= Green avocado sauce is kinda weird, not sure how it enhances the fish. It needed spice/more flavor. They don't have a huge menu, so it's not too difficult to choose what to eat. I was able to sample a sauce which is convenient. A container leaked during transit so not sure how that happened, luckily the bag was there. Service I think they also gave me the wrong sauce, but it gives me an opportunity to come back again. I'm not sure why one of the employees is wearing AirPods as he's working lol service was kinda dead, maybe the people working there were tired at 530pm.

Gardenia B.

tried them for the first time and was so pleasantly pleased! Had no idea they were kind of local to me and I'm so glad I found them on yelp! I was searching to try out a new poke spot in the area and they caught my eye. The fish was fresh! I also love the way they serve it. It's very authentic, and it keeps them unique from all the other poke spots. I got the salmon with white rice and it was delicious! I definitely recommend trying all of the sauces on the side so you get a feel for what you want! Everyone here was so nice and I would definitely go back.

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11 months ago

SO GOODD i love this pole place get half salmon half tuna its soo good and the spicy mayo

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Fresh ingredients, excellent service. What more can you ask for? A hidden gem for your next poke craving!

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Delicious salmon poke, fish tasted super fresh. Love the sides it comes with. My toddler can't get enough of this place!!

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We often get take out from here, it is fast, easy and so good! The salmon and tuna are great- everything here is.

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I have a soy allergy. What can I order that's soy-free?

Hello Angela, R u just allergic to soy?… Read more

Is this place under new ownership?

New ownership as of 2019, and me and my friend that frequents this place noticed the difference in quality and quantity. The previous owners were a Japanese couple, but now it's a Korean family. I liked the previous owners were more generous with… Read more

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So you miss authentic Hawaiian food? You've come to the right place... our first time there and we…read moreloved the delicious combos there. We got the beef rib combo and the chicken & k bbq plate.. servings are generously delicious and the staff is so friendly. Thank you for a amazing experience we will mos def be back.

I've ordered from Matiki Island BBQ several times now, and they honestly never disappoint. The food…read moreis always fresh, flavorful, and consistently good every single time. I always order the #6 with the short ribs, chicken, macaroni salad, and rice. Normally I get double macaroni salad because it's hands down my favorite part of the meal. The macaroni salad is so good, perfectly cooked with that ideal al dente texture, creamy, flavorful, and well seasoned. I could honestly eat a whole bowl of just that. The short ribs are delicious too. Whatever marinade they use has amazing flavor and the meat is always tender and satisfying. The chicken itself is pretty simple and doesn't have a super strong flavor, but it's always cooked well and pairs nicely with everything else on the plate. Overall, it's just good quality food all around. I usually order delivery, but this was my first time actually going inside for pickup. The restaurant had a really cool atmosphere and everything looked clean and organized. There were customers dining in, a few people waiting in line, and the employees were working efficiently as a team. The pickup process was quick and easy. I walked up, they asked if I was there for pickup, I gave my name, they repeated it back, handed me my food, and I was out the door within minutes. I've tried other Hawaiian BBQ spots before, but this one is by far my favorite, which is exactly why I keep coming back here instead of going anywhere else. Definitely looking forward to my next order. Highly recommend if you want flavorful, satisfying Hawaiian barbecue.

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Been coming here for years. Love their spam musubi - tasty and filling…read more We also order their tasty Hawaiian barbecue chicken - comes with a delicious macaroni salad (one of the best) and steamed cabbage. Also has teriyaki sauce you can add to the chicken or rice.

In short, lots of food for the price, but bland and greasy…read more I've passed by this place a few times and thought I'd stop in for once. I love Hawaiian food and have my favorite spots for legit grindz on four of the islands (5 if you count Las Vegas!), not to mention all the places sprinkled throughout the mainland. I'm not a snob but I appreciate fresh ingredients made with aloha. Unfortunately, da kine here had neither. The place is easy enough to find, just off Tustin in a plaza, right next to a Subway. The inside was dim and quiet. There was only one other couple in there, who walked in just before us. My +1 ordered the loco moco. She got overcooked patties, runny eggs and prepackaged gravy in a separate container. I ordered the combo with short rib, barbecue beef and chicken. It tasted like it was cooked in old grease and was bland despite the teriyaki sauce. My keiki (mini +1) got the teriyaki chicken with macaroni salad and didn't want to eat it. It didn't sit right with any of us. As some other reviewers mentioned, I don't think it was made fresh. I came hoping for 'ono but all I found was "oh no." The plates were full, but what's the point of choke portions if you just gonna choke on it? No thanks. Edit: I originally left two stars, but after the whole ohana (family) had upset stomachs all night, had to drop it.

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Me and my husband had such a wonderful experience at Matiki BBQ, and we truly have to highlight the…read moreexceptional service provided by Casie. From the moment we walked in, she stood out for all the right reasons. Her customer service skills are genuinely top-tier--she greeted us with a warm, sincere smile that instantly made us feel welcome and comfortable. Casie has such a pleasant and approachable demeanor. She took the time to really engage with us, making sure we felt taken care of without ever seeming rushed or distracted. What impressed us most is how attentive she is--she listened carefully and offered thoughtful recommendations based on what we might enjoy. If you're unsure what to order, she's the perfect person to guide you. Her suggestions were spot-on and made the whole dining experience even better. Beyond her professionalism, Casie has a wonderful personality that shines through in every interaction. She brings such positive energy to the environment--it's clear she enjoys what she does, and it reflects in how she treats people. On top of that, her beautiful complexion and confident presence add to her overall charm, making her truly memorable. It's rare to come across someone who combines efficiency, friendliness, and genuine care so effortlessly. Casie goes above and beyond to make sure every guest leaves satisfied, and that level of service deserves recognition. Because of her, we'll definitely be returning to Matiki BBQ and recommending it to others.

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EXCELLENT hawaiian food. Their chili peppa chicken (CPC) is to die for. The plate comes with mac…read moresalad and rice. The chicken bone in thighs are HUGEEE, a 2 pc plate is definitely a sufficient portion. The fried chicken is some of the best, juicy inside and super flaky and crispy outside. The spicy garlic sauce is perfectly sticky and has great flavor. The mac salad is creamy and includes potato. I'd rate the CPC plate 6/5 - DA BOMB! We also got a spam musubi, which was delicious, good spam to rice ratio and yummy sweet sauce. 5/5 musubi. I also tried their DHK bowl which is a huge bowl including poke, kalua pig (or lau lau), seaweed salad, and lomi salmon. I liked that it was an option to try a little bit of everything. The ahi poke was super fresh, with minimal sauce. The seaweed salad was sweet and not very fishy. The kalua pig was tender. The lomi salmon was probably my least favorite because it was pretty salty. I'd rate the DHK bowl a 3/5. Their new menu seems to be focused on CPC chicken with only a few other options. Also note there's no indoor seating, and they only have a couple of picnic tables outside.

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