Poke Hale is soooo delicious! Hubs and I were craving sushi, but it's pretty pricey these days and we've had some "off" meals at our usual places we decided to have poke instead. Poke Hale was our favorite and yet somewhere along the way it fell off our radar as places to eat. Well, we are back!!! Our order can be easily made online. Hubs and I go with the Build-your-own Bowl. A regular bowl allows 2 proteins and a large bowl allows 3 proteins. We can have a reasonable amount of adds in and toppings. We started with appetizers of edamame, shrimp tempura, and Crab Rangoon. All were really good, there was a good amount of edamame for the order. Everything was fresh and hot! The portions of the poke bowls were generous and filling. The Hale Ginger dressing was SO DELICIOUS!!! Service was friendly and quick. We placed our order online and picked up. The woman at the counter was appreciative of our order, doubled checked to make sure we weren't missing anything, and thanked us for choosing their business. She was so nice! The inside and outside were clean and comfortable. There are tables for dine in. Plenty of space for people to stand without bumping into each other while waiting to order or waiting for our order. We will certainly be back! Not only is this such a well priced meal, it was absolutely delicious! *No pics - I forgot as I was really hungry and it was all really good! read more

This was my third visit to Poke Hale. I started to order the Tuna Lover's Bowl and the server suggested the Volcano. I followed her suggestion and it was really very good. Poke Hale is consistently good. I've never been there when it is crowded so I hope they are doing well. They certainly deserve people trying them. (If you aren't into fish, they have a vegetarian bowl as well as other proteins.) read more

Poke Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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I like being able to pick my own toppings, although they do have preselected menu items if you prefer. The bowl was tasty and everything tasted fresh! The space is clean and has sufficient seating. I had elected to take home this day. Would definitely recommend. read more

Poke Hale - BYO bowl - spicy tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Best poke with the best toppings!!! I love this spot, it's so customizable! The fish is always fresh and tastes amazing. I love that you can add so much to the bowl with no extra charges. They are fast to make the bowls as well. They have great sauces. read more

Poke Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Love love love Poke Hale! Everything I order ends up becoming my favorite! Just tried the Hotate and I'm obsessed! Everything is so fresh. Usually I order online, but today I went in, and they were so helpful with my ordering. Great, friendly, and fast service! read more

Poke Hale - Chi forest pineapple. - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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After several years and dozens of orders, Poke Hale is still top notch for Poke bowls. The owners are wonderful and super nice. Keep up the great work! read more

I love this place. It's always fast and efficient, and honestly my go-to poke spot because everything tastes so fresh and way more flavorful than other places. One time I asked for no seaweed, and the woman working was so sweet she suggested edamame instead, which I loved. Little things like that make such a difference. So good every time! read more

Poke Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Fire!!!!! This place did not disappoint!!! I got a burrito and the chicken katsu ‍ so yummy the food is worth the drive. Service was quick and very nice. The ambience was very cute. They did call to confirm the online order as well which was nice. 100/10 can't wait to come back. Chowed it down too fast to post photos read more

Staff is always very friendly and attentive. I generally order pickup, and my food is always made right on time. The interior is pretty bare, but clean and spacious. Food is always well prepared and serving sizes are generous. Shrimp dumplings are a little bland, but the poke bowls are great! Would recommend! read more

Poke Hale - Volcano - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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I was admittedly a little apprehensive about this place, but when we saw the positive reviews we figured it was worth a shot. Being gluten free and pescatarian, I wanted to be sure I could safely eat here and the staff was awesome. They walked me through my options and were very knowledgeable about my restrictions. I felt totally safe placing my order, which was prepared quickly. We ordered for take out and ate at home. It was seriously so good. The food felt fresh, flavorful and filling, but left me wanting more because it was so good! My husband joked that he wanted to cancel our dinner plans the next night so we could get this again. We will definitely be back and this will become a frequent stop in our take out rotation! If you're looking to eat there, there's plenty of seating indoor and out. The restaurant is clean, spacious and open. read more

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First time, service was good! They let me try some sauces since it was my first time. Food tastes delicious read more

Poke Hale - Hawaii classic was amazing - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

This is my go-to lunch spot by work. Not only is all the fish fresh and tasty, the portions are great for the price!! I always make my own regular bowls and mix both rice/salad and tuna/salmon. This option is great to try more in your bowl. The options are plenty for the bowls. The miso soup is good as well! Their online to go order system is great. Service is kind. Plenty of seating inside. Highly recommend this poke spot- one of the best in the Chicagoland area! read more

I really like this place! Their bowls have everything I want in them. I need to remember to tell them to go easy on the sauces because they get kinda salty. Super fresh quality fish and portion is quite good as well. Love it!! read more

Hubby has been raving about this place for a long time now. We had some time before an engagement and we decided to grab a quick bite before. I'm not a big seafood eater so I was somewhat skeptical but I was ultimately impressed and glad I tried it. I tried the shrimp bowl. Plenty of shrimp in the bowl. I wish they had given more tomatoes but I can give better directions next time. I tried whatever sauce Tony ordered for me; he said they also have a garlic sauce which I'd like to try next time. I wish they had meals that included a drink (next time I will be sure to get a drink). Overall, two thumbs up. It probably won't be my GO TO due to the price, but overall it was good. I'm glad I tried it. read more

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Their food might be the best thing, they offer a wide variety of healthy foods have a diverse range of both greens and proteins. The service has been one of the best since 2002. I love the aesthetics and ambience of the place. Overall, 10/10 the only thing I would want more is perhaps bubble tea sincerely yours truly Max Aduana read more

Poke Hale is my go-to for everything poke. They also have fire sushi burritos and a great selection of appetizers and entrees to the point that I consider Poke Hale an actual restaurant, not just a quick stop. The Tonkatsu is incredible, the Takoyaki is a must have, and if your not into fish, this is the only place I've had a poke bowl that offers cooked chicken. The portions are huge, the service is friendly and amazing and the food is always fresh. What more can you ask for? read more

Poke Hale - Poke Bowl - side view - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Wow wow wow. Best poke in all of the Chicago area. Everything is super fresh and the portions to price is amazing. Highly recommend this place looking for some amazing poke. read more

A reliable choice when you need a tasty poke bowl at a bargain price. Poke Hale offers a good number of different protein and topping options, and fills up bowls to make sure that you are well fed at the same price as getting one roll at a sushi restaurant or getting grocery store poke bowls. The fish is not the most amazing you'll get out there, but compared to similar priced options it's fairly good and the scoop sizes are generous. The sides and toppings are probably the strength here, as they are fresh and delicious and give you lots of good ways to create delicious combinations no matter what protein you choose. I ordered carryout here and found that my bowl was well constructed with a logical placement of fish on the side, add-ins evenly divided around the center and middle, and toppings evenly distributed as well. The sauce was also spread throughout and not excessive (so it wasn't too wet or mushy, and didn't override the other flavors). The seating area is surprisingly large both inside and outside, with tables not too densely packed next to each other. Service is friendly and helpful as well. Overall, a good option for a value based poke bowl craving. read more

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Everything here is fresh and good tasting. If you are not familiar with poke the staff is very helpful in helping you choose the ingredients of your poke bowl. I would definitely recommend Poke Hale. read more

This poke place is on my top 3 list. The portions are generous for the price you're paying. The fish is fresh and the sauces are delicious. Their spicy mayo is top tier and the amount of toppings you can get on your bowl is fantastic. I love how you have the option to do a sushi burrito too. It's rare to find that in the suburbs. The owners are so incredibly nice as well. Their quality remains consistent and i've never been disappointed whenever i've gone. If i lived closer it would 100% be a weekly meal for me! read more

Poke Hale has a big menu of food, that is all really good, I recommend to try volcano bowl it's one of the best foods I tried.

I heard great reviews and had to try it myself. Got all the spicy protein ingredients and they lived up to their spice and the hype. I don't like how much they add on for avocado so I do pick-up and add my own at home. read more

Yummm!! Accidentally stumbled across the place while looking for shrimp tempura sushi in the area. I make a create your own burrito and it's amazing!! The wait there was a bit long because they were super busy. My second visit I ordered ahead of time and my order was packed and ready to go when I got there. I've been twice. The ingredients are super fresh and the staff is amazing. read more

Poke Hale - Self picked burrito with sushi rice and shrimp tempura, mangos, avocado and cucumber - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

I love their poke bowls!! The staff is also very sweet. I've been coming here for years

Best poke place I've ever had. I moved almost an hour away and I still drive here atleast once every 2 months. Service is amazing they are always so nice and food is perfection every time. Do yourself a favor and try it you won't regret it read more

Have to say this was surprisingly devious. I highly enjoyed the experience here. The staff really was passionate and helpful with I was ordering. The food tasted very fresh and the service was amazing. The staff even offered a sample sauce that I didn't know that would be good as it was my first time there. If would highly suggest this to anyone that wants to try something new and wants something healthy! read more

Poke Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Super fresh and great variety of choices. This is my go to poke place because it's seriously the best! The service is usually very nice. For first timers, they are very patient explaining anything on the menu. It could get busy and have wait time. If you are okay with to go, you could order on their website. The ambiance is casual, the place is clean. Highly recommended! read more

Poke Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Always fresh and tasty. I'm lucky to live nearby this special place. All the fish is excellent, sauces are delicious, and their website ordering service makes this simple to get exactly what you want every time. It's a go to for our family. Try it and you'll like it! read more

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Best poke bowl I've had in the suburbs so far! Customer service is exemplary and will be looking forward to my next visit.

Hale yeah, this Poke is delicious! I enjoyed their many options including miso soup and gyoza dumplings along with their poke. The fish is fresh, the toppings, plentiful, and the overall experience was really good. Pick your protein, rice, toppings, grab a seat, and they will bring the food out to you. The dining area is spacious, clean, and nice. read more

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I stopped by to pick up a poke bowl this afternoon for lunch. The ingredients are all fresh and my bowl was really delicious! The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because they seemed all over the place. I'm sure they were busy preparing orders from online delivery, but that should not impede with a customer stopping in to place an order. I will definitely have a poke bowl from them, but I'm not sure I will go in to get one. read more

Poke Hale - Crab salad, tofu, sushi rice, cucumber, avocado, mango, tempura flakes, sesame seeds, and topped with unagi sauce. - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Lots of options here, and the price is right! In addition to poke bowls, they also have some appetizers & sides available to order: Crab Rangoon, Shrimp Tempura, Fried Calamari, Edamame, Ham Musubi, Miso Soup, etc. That's fun! I built my own poke bowl, although they have quite a few "signature bowls" to choose from if you don't want it custom. All of the ingredients were nice. And there's so many sauce options! I really like the Hale Ginger sauce - yum. Ordering is straightforward & easy. Service was fast & friendly. And my poke bowl was beautiful & yummy. Plenty of seating indoors. The outdoor patio looked like a beautiful place to eat (in warmer weather). I had trouble finding the shop - it's right next to Starbucks. But I'm sure glad I found it; this is good poke! read more

Poke Hale - Poke Bowl: salad, salmon, avocado, Hale Ginger Sauce, and other yumminess! - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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This is like the Chipotle of Poke Bowls. You can go on and choose your bowl and add whatever toppings you want. The process is easy, choose your base, proteins, and then toppings and sauce. I purchased a large and small bowl. The large bowl comes with 3 proteins, the small improvises you with 2. The brown sticky rice was good and mixed well with the poke. You can also purchased bowls that are already designed to fit certain pallets and they make each bowl to order. I also purchased the shrimp dumplings, seaweed salad and miso soup. The soup was disappointing because it tasted bland. However, everything else was flavorful and generous in portion. This is very filling and suffices the "light" and "refreshing" flavors you might seek when getting sushi in a bowl. For a quick service sushi grade restaurant, this is good. I would say each bowl can go for $11-15 each, which can add up if you put on additions with cost, but it's a good and easy fix if you don't want to spend a ton of money on sushi. read more

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The best poke bowl I've ever had. I have gotten this place so many times and the service is great and the portion sizes are perfect. Craving this weekly! read more

Poke Hale gave a generous amount of fresh sushi in their bowls. I had the shrimp and salmon. My husband had the spicy slalom and spicy tuna. The website has an easy to use ordering platform. It was ready when we arrived. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. We will certainly be returning. read more

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Food is fresh and beautifully arranged. Many sauces, choices of rice or lettuce. People very patient answering questions about any unfamiliar ingredients. Always delicious! read more

Fast, customizable poke bowls with a ton of options. Whenever I have ordered, they've been spot on and generous in their portions. Service is friendly and quick. You can eat in if you wish, or there is a patio outdoors if it is nice. I usually take mine to go. read more

Poke hell! The protein in the Hawaiian classic was like puke mashed together. It was a terrible food experience. Never again. read more

Quarantine: My boyfriend and I ordered 2 spicy tuna poke bowl while we were on our way to an outdoor theater and I am very pleasured with this spot. Hands down, best spicy tuna poke bowl I have had in a long time. Definitely check this spot out. You will not be disappointed. Your mouth and stomach will thank you lol. I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Poke Hale - 2 scoop of spicy tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois

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Not bad for midwest poke. Sushi rice is a little heavy on the vinegar, but honestly, I like that, but its a little mushy as a result so it kind of falls apart. The tuna is previously frozen, so it has that texture instead of fresh, but can't really help that for the price point they are at. Little heavy on the mayo for the spicy ahi, but the spicy ponzu was ok. Good serving sizes, and overall ok flavors. Worth stopping in read more

Poke Hale - Tuna lovers burrito /w side of Karaage chicken. - Hawaiian Near Me - Buffalo Grove, Illinois