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There is lots of parking available as this is in a strip mall. It's not much to look at inside (there were boxes and things piled up in the back of the dining area), but there were still people eating inside and tables available if you really wanted to. (I wouldn't recommend.) The staff was super kind and helpful making recommendations for my build your own poke bowl. There were SO many toppings to choose from, but opted for a normal sushi rice bowl with ahi tuna and salmon topped with edamame, mushrooms, carrots, jalapeños, cucumber, scallions, mango, tempura crunchers, masago, and spicy ginger sauce. It was assembled pretty quick (I got my food much faster than my friend who ordered at the Panera next door), and was super fresh and satisfying.
Went to this ramen shop with friends. The broth had a nice depth of flavor, but it was too spicy. Noodles were chewy and enjoyable. The pork was flavorful but fatty. The place was clean, but the seating was cramped. Overall, it was an okay experience.
I decided to go to poke man today after I got off of work just to try the noodles and in my opinion I order the hot noodles and they were not hot the broth was bland the worker was very nice I will give another try with something else
Stopped on a road trip off this exit and needed to find a good gluten free vegan restaurant. Next door was Panera, which is where I was headed for a salad, but decided to check this place out instead. Wow! So glad I did! I got the vegetarian bowl, which was rice, mixed greens, tofu, edamame, sweet onions, cucumbers.. and they had gluten free soy sauce which I subbed out for what was on the dish. It was so good! And I got the green tea, lightly sweetened., which was so refreshing! Only complaint is that they need to be closer to Cincinnati, where I'm from, lol!!
Ingredients are not the same. Salad was nothing but iceberg lettuce. Very little of other ingredients in my bowl. Missing selected items. My bowl is normally so coloful. Not anymore. Just filed w lettuce and sprinkles of other ingredients. Before, I never had anything bad to say. The miso soup is too greasy to eat. This is the 3rd poor experience I have had in 2 months.
The food here was pretty good. The flavors just weren't a good fit for me. The service was good, the staff were helpful and it was quick and easy. The area was pretty good. Limited seating and I think it could have been cleaner.
With covid, I haven't been able to get my poke fix in Chicago. I'm so happy there is a place I can get poke bowls nearby! I customized mine and there were a lot of choices to choose from. The poke bowl was fresh and delicious. If you have never been to a place like this, I suggest asking for recommendations because all of the ingredients could be a little overwhelming. I also got the brown sugar bubble tea which was a bit too sweet for me. For next time, I'll ask for a little less sugar. One thing I want to mention is that this place is only to-go, but understandable so because it's small! This place is definitely worth a stop though and I plan to go back!
Stopped by on way back to Chicago during road trip and was pleasantly surprised about the quality of the Poke bowl from here. I loved the wide variety of toppings and how each Poke bowl can get customized to an individuals liking. I will definitely stop by next time I drive thru. Thank you. Also it was very easy to order on the app.
Stumbled upon this great spot on my way to Indy from Chicago. Poke, ramen, and hibachi grilled bowls. It was real cold and snowing outside so ramen was my choice. I picked the spicy seafood miso ramen and it hit the spot! You can customize your order to your exact liking which was awesome. Very generous portion of shrimp and the soft boiled egg was done perfectly. Not too spicy but that might just be me, they'll give you extra jalapeños and have siracha if you you need to crank up the heat. Great customer service and nice clean place to go with the great food...I'll be back for sure!
3 months ago
Holy cow, this was the best poke bowl I've ever had in my life! I'm never really good at ordering food at "build your own meal" places so I asked the server if she could make her favorite bowl and this was what she recommended. It was absolutely amazing. She was so sweet and helpful! The ambiance of the store is pretty basic, but very clean. Good job y'all!! read more
There is lots of parking available as this is in a strip mall. It's not much to look at inside (there were boxes and things piled up in the back of the dining area), but there were still people eating inside and tables available if you really wanted to. (I wouldn't recommend.) The staff was super kind and helpful making recommendations for my build your own poke bowl. There were SO many toppings to choose from, but opted for a normal sushi rice bowl with ahi tuna and salmon topped with edamame, mushrooms, carrots, jalapeños, cucumber, scallions, mango, tempura crunchers, masago, and spicy ginger sauce. It was assembled pretty quick (I got my food much faster than my friend who ordered at the Panera next door), and was super fresh and satisfying. read more
2 years ago
Went to this ramen shop with friends. The broth had a nice depth of flavor, but it was too spicy. Noodles were chewy and enjoyable. The pork was flavorful but fatty. The place was clean, but the seating was cramped. Overall, it was an okay experience. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I decided to go to poke man today after I got off of work just to try the noodles and in my opinion I order the hot noodles and they were not hot the broth was bland the worker was very nice I will give another try with something else read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Stopped on a road trip off this exit and needed to find a good gluten free vegan restaurant. Next door was Panera, which is where I was headed for a salad, but decided to check this place out instead. Wow! So glad I did! I got the vegetarian bowl, which was rice, mixed greens, tofu, edamame, sweet onions, cucumbers.. and they had gluten free soy sauce which I subbed out for what was on the dish. It was so good! And I got the green tea, lightly sweetened., which was so refreshing! Only complaint is that they need to be closer to Cincinnati, where I'm from, lol!! read more
3 years ago
Ingredients are not the same. Salad was nothing but iceberg lettuce. Very little of other ingredients in my bowl. Missing selected items. My bowl is normally so coloful. Not anymore. Just filed w lettuce and sprinkles of other ingredients. Before, I never had anything bad to say. The miso soup is too greasy to eat. This is the 3rd poor experience I have had in 2 months. read more
3 years ago
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3 years ago
The food here was pretty good. The flavors just weren't a good fit for me. The service was good, the staff were helpful and it was quick and easy. The area was pretty good. Limited seating and I think it could have been cleaner. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
With covid, I haven't been able to get my poke fix in Chicago. I'm so happy there is a place I can get poke bowls nearby! I customized mine and there were a lot of choices to choose from. The poke bowl was fresh and delicious. If you have never been to a place like this, I suggest asking for recommendations because all of the ingredients could be a little overwhelming. I also got the brown sugar bubble tea which was a bit too sweet for me. For next time, I'll ask for a little less sugar. One thing I want to mention is that this place is only to-go, but understandable so because it's small! This place is definitely worth a stop though and I plan to go back! read more
3 years ago
This is an awesome spot for vegan eats! I had the Vegetarian Signature Works bowl. It was a bowl of super fresh mostly green ingredients topped with a tasty creamy sesame sauce. The best part is it was ready in a flash! The restaurant itself is clean with clean restrooms read more
Stopped by on way back to Chicago during road trip and was pleasantly surprised about the quality of the Poke bowl from here. I loved the wide variety of toppings and how each Poke bowl can get customized to an individuals liking. I will definitely stop by next time I drive thru. Thank you. Also it was very easy to order on the app. read more
5 years ago
Stumbled upon this great spot on my way to Indy from Chicago. Poke, ramen, and hibachi grilled bowls. It was real cold and snowing outside so ramen was my choice. I picked the spicy seafood miso ramen and it hit the spot! You can customize your order to your exact liking which was awesome. Very generous portion of shrimp and the soft boiled egg was done perfectly. Not too spicy but that might just be me, they'll give you extra jalapeños and have siracha if you you need to crank up the heat. Great customer service and nice clean place to go with the great food...I'll be back for sure! read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
I tried the miso ramen. It wasn't too greasy like most ramen I've had, yet it still contained a punch of flavor and tender meat! I highly recommend it! . read more
My review is for yesterday (Friday 4-25-2020) So my lady and I were looking for places we could do carry out from since the current situation with covid lately. We found this place and decided to give them a try for the first time. This was honestly are first time ever having a poke bowl, and I got to say these guys made some awesome bowels. We both decided to go with the Poke Bowl (deluxe) and then created our bowl from their menu selection. These were the two bowls we created: My Lady's Bowl: Sushi Rice, Salmon, BBQ Eel, Octopus, Cucumber, Hijiki Seaweed, Cilantro, Red Cabbage, Spicy Ginger, S- Eel Sauce, Masago (Fish Egg), Crab Salad, Seaweed Salad, Fish Cake, Diced Mango, and Rice Puff. My Bowl: Noodles, Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber, Hijiki Seaweed, Cilantro, Red Cabbage, Eel Sauce, Masago (Fish Egg), Crab Salad, Shredded Carrots, Fish Cake, Diced Mango, Extra Kizami Shoga (Sweet Pickled Ginger), Extra Seaweed Salad, Wonton Crisps, and Fried Tobiko. She then ordered the Jasmine Green Milk Tea with Lychee Boba and I had ordered the Peach Slushi with Peach Boba. I can say the bowls were very filling, very yummy too. We were happy with both our selections. We will definitely be coming back again in the near future :) read more
Your poke bowl destiny awaits . Choose from a variety of fresh options . Preparation is very quick and a high standard of cleanliness is maintained . They where wearing mouth shields . Staff are friendly and committed to providing a quality meal . They also serve chicken wings . The location is tucked away and a bit out of site . read more
Strip mall gem...seats 22 people so you know the food is not massed produced so the quality is top of the line which is a must when dealing with raw seafood. Ordering is made simple you pick and choose easy has 123 read more
This place is absolutely the best I've had. It's not only fresh but delicious. My daughter and I were crunched for time. But when we took a little bite our knees got weak and we had to take a seat and finish it. The smoothies were out of this world good! The service was absolutely amazing. The prices seem high, but if you think about it.... it's really not. If you. It one sushi roll anywhere else you are going to pay almost $10. And that's about 3 1/2 rolls worth they put in the bowl. So you are coming out a lot better. It was so clean and nice. I would totally recommend, whether it's for lunch or even for a meal. It's very conveniently located for those of you who may short on time. And before I forget, it's not premade. You get to pick and choose each and every item! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I absolutely love sushi, so I was really excited when I found out this restaurant was opening close to my current apartment because it is similar to sushi. I have now been here twice in the short amount of time they have been open because I loved it so much! Everything about this place is awesome. The workers are really nice, and very helpful too, which is a huge plus. The food itself is amazing. Every one of their ingredients was very fresh in the poke bowls, which I appreciated a lot. I'm a huge fan of foods with a lot of fresh veggies and fruits. Their fish tasted really fresh too, which was great, because I have been to some places where the fish is gross because it is 1) not fresh or 2) warm. My sister and I went once a few days after they opened. We both got bowls with a variety of ingredients, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our bowls. I went again when they were running a special so I could get a poke bowl, and so I could get wings for my husband since he is not a fan of fish. I got the spicy garlic for him, and he really liked them! I did not end up trying them, but I was happy he liked them. In sum, this restaurant is GREAT. I would 100% recommend coming here if you like this kind of food because you will not be disappointed. read more
Quite disappointed in my wings today. There were so overly seasoned that even wiping them off with a napkin wasn't enough. After a bite into the 3rd one, The torture of trying to tolerate them out weighed the cost. Additionally these things were served to me saturated in oil. It would be my best guess that they don't serve enough of the wings to perfect the process. Training is in order. read more
7 years ago
I'm so glad this place came to Northwest Indiana. I've only been to poke places in other states! So this is exciting for me. I looooove sushi so these bowls are heaven :D This place is friendly, super clean, and everything tastes so fresh. Not to mention, these bowls make for great photos! They're so colorful and pretty :) The photo attached contains: Poke bowl with noodles, ahi tuna, salmon, jalapeño, red onion, blanched kale, edamame, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, sea weed salad, crunchy rice puffs, and delicious spicy teriyaki sauce! :) read more
3 years ago
Quiet little place. Good place to destress and relax. Food looks tasty. Drink was exceptional!!!! Everything made fresh!!! Employees were helpful and suggested to our taste buds. A bit pricey but we'll worth it. read more
3 years ago
Food is very flavorful and fresh. You can tell they use all fresh ingredients. The service is so sweet! read more
5 years ago
Not too bad. I had mine door-dashed, so I can't speak to the location itself. The packaging and appearance are attractive. Jasmine milk tea was good, a little watered down. The size of the bowl is well worth the price, but only two protein scoops. The salmon wasn't bad, but not melt in your mouth soft. The brown rice could have been cooked just a touch more and would be better hot, but there was soo much of it. I would have done 1/2 rice 1/2 spring mix or kale if it were an option. I tried the shredded beets for a change and added iron to my diet. I'll try Poke-man again. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Online ordered a poke bowl and it was ready when I went to pick it up! Very delicious but wish I could have chosen more toppings. The shrimp tempura was very yum. Worth it! read more
3 years ago
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327 E 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
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Where is this going to be located in merrillville I'm getting super excited just knowing there is a new place to try?
It's on route 30 next door to Panera Bread. It's already open and today and tomorrow BOGO on poke bowls!
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