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    Poke Wave

    4.6 (681 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Aileen V.

    This place is soooooo good!!!! I was so pleased with the price & the amount of food and the taste. It's $15.75 for one sized bowl, 3 meats, but Includes avocado !?! The workers were so nice, they were just so happy to be there The vibe is so cool, the ac works so good, so it felt so nice on a hot day. The only reason it gets 4 stars is because all it's missing is seaweed salad !! That would've made this place 10+ stars!

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    Deb H.

    I decided to come here after reading all the 5 star Yelp reviews (and Poke Wave has appeared in the Top 100 restaurants on Yelp a few years back) and I'm happy to say that Poke Wave lived up to the hype and was delicious! You can choose either a regular bowl (3 scoops of protein and add on an extra scoop for $2) or a Kids bowl. They have many selections for the base: white rice, brown rice, salad, chips or 1/2 and 1/2. They offer tons of yummy add ins and toppings. I like how they give you avocado for free while other places don't. All of the fish was good quality and fresh. I recommend their "Medium" sauce which is a mix of ponzu, eel sauce, sesame oil and spicy mayo. It was delicious! Service was super friendly and efficient. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating inside and outside. Overall I'll totally be a return customer!

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    Julia C.

    Local gem nested in the plaza across from Mission Viejo city hall. Menu was very straightforward: $15.95 for 3 scoops of poke. The topping offering were very standard to what you would expect and size of the bowl was also pretty standard (just enough for a meal)! They gave a good amount of fish which I appreciate. My only complaint is that I wish the fish was more cold and that there was more sauce.... Otherwise very solid poke spot! The staff were also very friendly and patient. Small indoor seating space but there's very nice outdoor seating in front of the store.

    Heather T.

    Wanted to try out a new poke spot and found Poke Wave! Upon entering, it feels a bit dark and narrow inside. The menu is written on the side and behind the workers so you have time to decide before ordering. They offer the standard toppings. Crab meat and avocado are included. I like how the avocado is actual avocado and not that store bought avocado mix that some places offer. If you're easily overwhelmed by too many sauce options, they keep it easy and simple as you only have to pick your spice level. I did see them put a lot of sauce on my bowl however I may need to ask for extra sauce (even though it's extra) because by the time I went to eat my bowl it had already absorbed so it wasn't as saucy as I prefer. I had the tamago, salmon, and tuna. Tasty and fresh. I had a bit of a hard time eating the bowl because the bowl they use is on the smaller side. The portion itself is still the same as other places but it is really packed in the bowl so I had a hard time portioning my fish to rice ratio to avoid the food falling out of my bowl. Would be no issue if I ate this at home and poured it into a bigger bowl. I would come back! Great pricing, tasty food, plenty of parking, and friendly workers.

    Was craving poke for some time. Came across this on yelp. Gave it a try. Service was quick. I took it to go. The gentleman behind the counter was super friendly and welcoming. The ambiance- place looked clean but dark on the inside. The portion size was good. Wish they had more sides and toppings but overall worth trying.

    Jennifer H.

    Came here for lunch, and the poke was solid, but nothing extraordinarily special. The base, fish, and toppings were pretty standard. The regular bowl is $15.75 for a choice of 3 proteins. I got a mixed salad with the salmon, tuna, and albacore. One of the salmon pieces was really large, but the other fish pieces were pretty small. The salmon was my fave - super soft. The tuna and albacore were also pretty soft/fresh. The amount of fish for the poke bowl was pretty good. I got all the complimentary add ons (crab meat, avocado, onions, cucumbers) and some toppings (furikake, ginger, edamame). I got the non-spicy sauce. It would be nice to have seaweed salad as an add on option. Overall size of the bowl was standard, not very large, but enough for lunch.

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    Rony Q.

    Super simple no frills place! I had been a bit hesitant to try this place out because a few of the recent reviews commented that they are stingy with the fish and the toppings but I did not have that experience at all. My friend and I both got the poke bowl w 3 scoops and the workers were so generous especially in the heaping scoops of fish they gave us. I think there was just about a cup of fish with the cucumber, onions, and the sauce mix ins! Would come again if I'm in the area :)

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    Amanda Z.

    I visited PokéWave around 4:30 pm on a Thursday. There was no line at all, & they had plenty of seating both inside & outside. The two employees who helped us were super friendly & accommodating. I ordered a kids bowl for myself, & my mom got a regular bowl--everything was delicious! I think that the kids bowl is the perfect size--just enough if you want something satisfying but not too big. I paid about $37 for both bowls with tip. I've been coming to Poke Wave for years, & I miss the complimentary miso soup, but I get it since prices have been going up. I love that they're right next to Menchie's, so you can grab a sweet treat after your meal. I also appreciate how close they are to the library--perfect for picking up dinner after a day of studying. Will continue to support!

    Natalie L.

    Excited to find a poke place close to my new house. I have been searching for good food spots after moving a few cities away, and glad I found a great poke place. We were enthusiastically greeted by a couple of friendly employees, I let them know it was our first time and that I was looking for a good poke spot and they were excited to have us try them out. It was refreshing to have great interaction with employees who put our bowls together, and they really gave such a great vibe even before we tried our food. Lots of great options for our bowls, and next time I'll go with spicy, the medium didn't have much spice at all to me, so I'll not be so worried about spice next time and ramp it up. Fish tasted fresh, great portions, and even a fun cream cheese topping I haven't seen at other poke spots. The bowl looks deceivingly small, I dumped it into a large bowl at home so I could go at it better, and it was huge, I had to save some for later. Love that they gave a jasmine rice option as well! Place was super tiny, but clean and there was spots for us to sit and eat there if we wanted, but we were doing this to-go. I'll be back for sure, and soon. Happy to find my local poke spot!

    Nick A.

    Nice poke bowl I have with salmon. Love the quality they put even the extra veggies. Lemon with water to have was cool. Fresh meal to recommend.

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    Love this place so much so good to eat. I come here so much they should start memberships the people are so nice to you and helpful

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    Food is super fresh and tastes fantastic!! Easy to order online too. Would highly recommend.

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    Incredible quality and friendly. Good value too. One of the best spots in south Orange County.

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    Will be be open Christmas Day?

    Hi. We will be closed for Christmas & the New Year's Day. Thank you.

    Are any of the sauces gluten free?

    Yes. We mix a hint of sesame oil and gluten free soy sauce. Our medium spicy mayo is also gluten free.… Read more

    Do they serve real seaweed salad?

    No, but they have dried seaweed!

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