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    Poke San

    4.6 (54 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Make your own veggie bowl with Tofu.  Strawberry peach soda (I think). Thank you for making my family happy Poke San!

    Amazing service and friendly owner/staff all with smiles. Our family is vegan, and this place is very accommodating and informs you on what sauces or food may not fit your diet preferences. Good variety of veggies, all very fresh and with generous amounts. All 7 in my family left with a happy belly. Restaurant was very clean, bright and colorful. I would recommend to anyone and will visit again when in Chicago.

    Build your own poke bowl
    Annie Z.

    My favorite poke place in the city - the veggies are very fresh and the sauces are so flavorful. I love that they go heavy on the toppings so the topping to rice ratio is superb. Their preset bowls are really good but you can always customize to your liking. I did try the boba once - that's not as good so I'd mostly stick with the poke.

    PokeSan Bowl
    Suhani A.

    Very casual spot with amazing poke bowls! The prices are very reasonable for the portion and they have plenty of great vegetarian friendly options. If you like poke, this place is a must!!

    PokeSan Bowl
    Michelle H.

    This is probably one of my favorite poke bowls ever! Although I only eat shrimp/chicken proteins so I dont have much to comment on the salmon/tuna proteins. The bowl is super fresh and all the ingredients felt very clean and healthy. I love how they have pre-set options and also Build your own bowls. The most interesting topping for me was the mashed sweet potato! Ive never seen that before in poke and thought it was an interesting addition. Service was great!! The workers there were attentive and had our bowls made quickly. They also were just friendly in general and I felt welcomed in the store. I also like how the store has seating against the window and also quieter booths for smaller parties.

    Amber L.

    Came to Chicago for work and was searching boba teas on yelp. I'm downtown by the river and it was a 16 min walk. I love walking here in Chicago so the walk was nice. Got there and the staff didn't say anything but was to the side making orders. I feel like they were just letting you be. There is a self check out. They did answer some questions and made the drink pretty fast. The place is really cute inside as well. This cloud drink was really good. Can't explain it, but I've never had a drink like it. It was like a cream. Really delicious! They do have many many drink options and the food looks really good. I had dinner reservations so I didn't try the food. I will definitely come back !

    Hokkaido Milk Tea
    Nisha C.

    Stopped by Poke San and tried the Aloha Bowl and a Hokkaido milk tea and both were excellent. The bowl was super fresh and had a great balance of flavors and textures. Everything tasted really delicious and well put together. The Hokkaido milk tea was creamy and just the right amount of sweet, a perfect pairing with the bowl. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, and the space has a cute, relaxed vibe that makes you want to hang out for a bit. It was my first time here, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more. Great spot for a quick, flavorful meal.

    Wow wow wow! What an incredible place, from the fish looking and tasting so incredibly fresh to the rice having such a delicious flavor. This place is incredible. Fast service, clean space. Try it today!!

    5 Scoops of Protein
    Jason S.

    I ordered a pick-up from Poké San and walked in 20 minutes later--my order was ready right on time! The interior is super cool, with a Chipotle-style poke bowl bar where you can customize your bowl, plus a juice bar up front. There's plenty of seating if you want to eat there, both indoors and outdoors. I went with 5 scoops of protein, which I'd recommend if you're really hungry--it was the perfect portion. My bowl had veggies, sushi rice, spicy tuna, double spicy salmon, regular salmon, and spicy shrimp, topped with spicy mayo and poke sauce. The combination was spot on! For my first poke bowl in Chicago, I have to say this is as good as it gets in the Midwest. I'll definitely be coming back next time I want quick Poke and would highly recommend getting a side of spicy mayo for extra dipping!

    Hawaiian Bowl
    Amy D.

    My poke bowl was so good that I ate it too fast and gave myself a stomach ache. It's a great takeout option for when you're in need of something special for the day. They make the portions huge too! I just wish they added more actual fish instead of rice and veggies. -AT

    Poke with sushi rice
    Genna G.

    Very Good poke place. Fish was excellent ( super fresh ) and I enjoyed most of the toppings ( including the marinated shiitake mushroom which you don't typically find at other poke places). In addition to poke they have a hug cafe drink menu including coffees, cloud drinks , smoothies and milk teas. Recommend if in the area looking for a healthy option .

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    Snehal D.

    Cute poke place in river north! I tried their built your own poke bowl. They have a couple of starters and vegan option too! They have an option of in house made drinks. I tried the Sunrise drink, kinda like a milk tea and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend getting that drink! Quick with your order!

    Vanny K.

    It's hard to comment on the Poke Bowl in Chicago as I'm not familiar with the local's expectations. The fish was fresh. The service was good. There's no spicy aioli sauce? Frankly, the Poke Bowl we have in Cupertino, CA, has a better variety of fish options and condiments.

    Strawberry Matcha and Small Bowl
    Samantha A.

    I was so excited to see another Poke place open up in Chicago, let alone River North, and this place didn't disappoint! I got the small bowl and strawberry matcha- both were great. It's a little walk from the beach too and a perfect stop to pick up from before!

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    Want poke? Go to poke San! Solid food, good service, and you get exactly what you expect - deliciousness.

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    Nice people. Great food. The drinks they have are insanely good. Definitely a good spot.

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    Yummy and fresh! Such a great selection of ingredients for poke bowls! I had the Laguna and LOVED it! A definite must go!

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    Love this hidden gem and the customer service is outstanding. Some of the best poke in Chicago

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    Very delicious nice atmosphere! The sevice is really by ood and everything is super clean and nice!

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    love this place and the atmosphere as well! Food is great every time. Everyone is very kind, service is great!

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    This is my favorite poke spot in Chicago, such great quality fish and the service is wonderful as well.

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