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    Poke Gu

    4.1 (20 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Build Your Own Poke (3 Protein) Edamame, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Ginger, Cucumbers, Sprouts.
    Nate T.

    Ordered a takeout poke bowl. I got the brown rice with spicy tuna and spicy salmon. Service was very quick. The woman behind the counter let me sample a few of the sauces, which I appreciated. Overall, this was not a transcendental dining experience. I was not expecting it to be, however. I was craving a solid poke bowl and that is exactly what I got. I'd definitely eat here again if the urge for poke returns.

    Build your own 3 protein bowl
    Tina L.

    I got the build your own poke bowl with 3 proteins. It looks pretty and the flavors were all there, however, the protein was cut into TINY pieces and there was barely any protein in the bowl. The rice was also cold and kind of hard as a result. I expected the rice to be warm or at least room temperature, not tasting like it came out of the fridge.

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    Great chill place if you're craving poke in Lakeview East. Solid food portions for the price!

    Build Your Own Poke (3 Protein)
    Liz M.

    Delicious poke, 4.5 stars. This is a newer poke place and will likely be my go to. I built my own bowl with 3 proteins. I was pretty excited for this options, because usually when you want more than 3 proteins you have to pay extra. I fully expected a very small portion of the fish, but they did not skimp on the fish or any other ingredient. They are very generous in making their bowls, and it is very much appreciated. Only knocked half a star off because though the sauces are delicious, there is a lot of it. I will know to ask for light sauce next time, but I will definitely be back.

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    Great food -- love the build-a-bowl option! My favorite poke stop in the neighborhood.

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    My favorite nearby poke place! Very friendly owners and great fresh ingredients. Always love coming here!

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    Poke Poké

    Poke Poké

    4.8
    (53 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I was craving something different than the usual salad or sandwich mid-day. I visited Poke Poke…read moreduring the middle of the week, after the lunch rush. The menu is expansive, but I knew that I wanted a poke bowl (versus a ramen or noodle dish). After explaining what I was looking for, and that this was my first time in this establishment, the woman behind the counter patiently guided me through my choices. I went with the Tsukiji bowl on her recommendation. It truly had a little of everything (tuna, salmon, crab salad, edamame, radish, nori, spicy mayo, and more). The ingredients were fresh and the portion was generous for the price. Will definitely be back here when I am craving something out of my normal rotation. Note: this is a cashless establishment.

    Stopped by for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. A regular bowl runs about $13-14 and…read morecomes with three scoops of protein, which feels like a pretty solid deal. It's a great option if you're trying to get a balanced meal in, with plenty of protein and veggies depending on how you build it and what sauce you choose. I also appreciated how fast everything was: no line when I went on a Saturday around lunchtime, and I got my food quickly. Highly recommend adding the fried onions. They add a really nice crunch that takes the bowl up a notch. As for the fish, the quality is decent for a poke spot. It's not mind-blowing, but definitely good enough to satisfy a craving. Overall, a convenient, healthy-ish lunch spot that I'd come back to.

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    Build Your Own Pok Bowl (REGULAR)
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    Poke Poké

    Poke Poké

    4.8
    (76 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I have ordered Poke Poke via delivery several times in the past and was always pleased with how…read morefresh everything was, so I decided to drop in for a dine-in visit after an ice skating session one day! It was very much between lunch and dinner time, so the restaurant was completely empty inside. My friend and I perused the menu board and eventually each decided to get a regular sized build-your-own bowl. In my poke bowl, I got spicy tuna, salmon, and scallop as the proteins and purple rice as the base. I really appreciate them allowing three different protein choices, variety is great! I then got an assortment of other toppings, including my favorites, fish roe and imitation crab. Everything tasted very fresh as expected, though I think in the future I'd rather get a 2nd portion of scallop instead of spicy tuna (just a personal preference). My friend dined outside the restaurant on the sidewalk since it was a nice day, and interestingly some birds came by and basically begged for food. The price is super reasonable for the quality and portions and I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. More likely though, I'll order delivery again from them first! Food: 4.75/5 Price: 4.5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall: 4.5/5

    On my first visit here, I ordered the donburi over rice. It came with miso soup which was a…read moreperfect complement especially coming in from the cold. The donburi was delicious and something I would get again. There was just enough of everything to feel balanced. Even though my order wasn't as instant as a poke bowls, it didn't take them long to assemble my donburi bowl. Once received, I opted to dine in. The restaurant itself is cute and makes the most of its space. I have my eye on the ramen and the poke bowls for future visits .

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    Pokiology

    Pokiology

    4.3
    (254 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Pokiology is flavorful, fresh, and absolutely delicious! Full transparency, this is my…read morebrother-in-law's restaurant, but I came with my very picky sister and my 75-year-old mom (who definitely speaks her mind), so I knew we'd get honest opinions. From the moment you walk in, you get a warm Hawaiian vibe even in the middle of winter. It really makes you forget how cold it is outside. The staff member who helped us was incredibly kind and patient, especially with my sister, and I love the build-your-own bowl concept where you can customize everything to your liking. FYI everything is freshly prepared in-house. I ordered a regular bowl with rice and greens, tuna, spicy tuna, and tofu, then added toppings like kimchi, corn, carrots, ginger, cucumber, onions, and a crunchy topping. They finished it with garlic aioli and another sauce, so good! The garlic aioli was a standout. My mom ordered a similar bowl with tuna, spicy tuna, and cooked shrimp. She was pleasantly surprised by the value and kept saying how much she loved the food. The portions were generous, we even had leftovers to enjoy later. We also tried the spicy miso soup for dinner, and she loved that just as much. My baby sister kept it simple with rice and spam. She said she liked it, but true to her picky nature, she took one bite and that was it. Overall, a fantastic experience with fresh ingredients, great service, and generous portions. Highly recommend! Hope you check it out.

    I love when I can create my own poke, and the choice of 3 proteins was nice! The poke bowls were…read moredecent, but I think it would've been better if I knew what sauces to pick. There was also more rice than ingredients, but overall, decent poke for the price/portion. The Salmon Lumpia was interesting- we didn't love or hate it but likely wouldn't care to order again.

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    Regular bowl with 3 protein options.
    Regular bowl with 3 protein options.
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    Poke Burrito

    Poke Burrito

    4.3
    (149 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    What happened to Poke Burrito....? This used to be my favorite poke spot in the city. Kind of a…read moremixed bag experience on my first visit back in years. Granted the last time I went here was in 2019 to their old location just a few blocks up on Lincoln Avenue but it seems they got a corporate makeover after shutting down during the pandemic and rebranding. Maybe they have a new owner...? It's much more spacious and brighter with Herman Miller stool seats, a pinball machine and high ceilings. But with all of these new trendy upgrades it has lost its cozy, relaxing small business neighborhood vibe the old location had IMO. They added bubble tea and Mochi donuts to their menu. They also were playing rap & trap music and I honestly thought I had walked into the wrong place when I went in. Gone are the guys busy behind the counter. You order via an ordering kiosk (they seem to be popular with places cutting down on staff) made by one person behind the counter. My order was made quickly but I'm not really sure about the kiosk ordering system since you need to input your phone number. I ordered my favorite bowl of theirs, Jimmy's Creation. The first time I tried it in 2018 it was so good I nearly skipped out of the place and wanted to eat here everyday. It's still good but the rice is much more sticky, a little too sticky for my liking since I had to break it up into chunks with my chopsticks. The sauce was a bit too sweat also. Was it always this sweat...? A minor issue though based on preference I guess. I would probably return again but probably not go out of my way and trek through a snow storm like I did once years ago.

    Ordered this for delivery after not wanting to pay for another poke spots insane fees! This place…read moredid not disappoint!! I did a build your own bowl large and the portion sizes were great and fish was fresh! I loved all the options to customize!

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    H1. Jimmy's Creation Bowl
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    Poke Okie

    Poke Okie

    4.5
    (28 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    The inside is beautiful. The artwork and tropical plants transports you somewhere warmer…read more As for the food, I think Poke can be intimidating to people who are not familiar with it because there is a large room for error in my opinion. There's a large number of ingredients and sauces that don't always taste the best together. I did appreciate the menu with steps to orde. It helped my husband who doesn't get poke as often to decide. My 2 cents: a preset poke bowl menu and pictures might help the ordering go more smoothly. The Tuna and Salmon were good, the shrimp was miniscule. Sushi rice was delicious and overall it felt like a nice healthy and fresh meal. Poke is overall expensive so portions were on par with other locations. I think its the lack of marinating the protein or sauces that are lacking in flavor. There was a variety of texture but no saltiness or spiciness or umami flavoring to offset the blandness or the veggies and protein. Interestingly enough, the spam musubi was one of the best I've had in a while. I loved the egg addition to the 2 slices of spam and warm rice. I would return for several spam musubis and if I'm craving something lighter to eat.

    We loved all the tropical plant life at @pokeokiecafe…read more It really set a relaxing mood. I got the 3-scoop poke bowl, it was thoroughly delicious! My hubby got the roasted duck rice bowl, good but very dry. We both got a Hawaiian sunshine smoothie- Big Mistake! No, seriously. They were amazing, but very filling. We could have gotten one and shared it. Would definitely go back for the 3 scoop bowl! Go to Pokie Okie!

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    AO Hawaiian Hideout

    AO Hawaiian Hideout

    4.2
    (758 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$

    I was super excited to come to AO Hawaiian hideout after eating some other reviews on here. I…read moreinitially walked from my hotel which took me about 25 minutes thanks to Google maps spinning around like a carousel which helped me work up a healthy appetite for dinner. When I came in, the entrance is decorated pretty nicely and then there are some display cases with different types of tiki mugs. Many of which are for sale so you're able to take home a little bit of this paradise if you really want to. I had initially sat at the tables but it was a large table and I was by myself and didn't want to take up that much space. So I asked to be seated by the bar. Which is why some of the pictures I took had this blue glow to them that probably don't highlight the food as much as could have. The food wise was really good and the portions. My opinion were rather watch. I had ate dinner that night and took the leftovers home which was lunch. The next day. I had the Hawaiian BBQ chicken that I thought was very good and was recommended by the staff. For drinks, I had a Mai Tai which packed a pretty big punch. My first sip was a little strong, but after eating a little bit and coming back to it, the ice had melted. Just enough for the drink. Actually mellowed greatly and was very enjoyable. Tiki drinks tend to be very strong so I didn't really find this as an issue. All in all, when I travel I like to go to places that are new and I would say if I came back to Chicago I would definitely come here again, especially if I have my wife kid. I think they would love the atmosphere and it's definitely a little tropical getaway in a busy City.

    Very nice Hawaiian style decorations, friendly services, foods were tasty but too salty/heavy to…read moreus. Island nachos $17.88 Fresh raw tuna | spicy tuna | avocado | cilantro | red onions | jalapeno | mix greens | on a bed of crispy wonton skins | drizzled with Asian sesame dressing | wasabi aioli | spicy Sriracha aioli | unagi sauce. Huli Huli Chicken 2pcs $19.88 Grilled boneless chicken leg/thigh meat, then smothered in our garlic ginger brown butter pineapple shoyu sauce, slightly sweet savory tangy flavor. Served with mac salad, cucumber kimchi & jasmine rice To Go Kalua pig $18.88 Slow cooked hand pulled pork, simmered in its natural flavors & juices. Drizzled with our hoisin bbq sauce, togarashi & green onions. Served with jasmine rice, cucumber kimchi & scoop of mac salad.

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    Inside
    Island Nachos
    Island Nachos
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