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

They had me at free guac lol Pricing is pretty standard. You can get a regular bowl for $15+, which gets you 3 scoops of protein. I like how they have a kid option with just 1 scoop for $11+, but you can add another scoop for $2. So gives you a range. It was lunch, so grabbed a kid bowl with white rice and salad for the base. Scoop of salmon. Crab meat, guac included. Standard sauce. Not as many toppings as other places, but they've got the basics. Edamame, masago, ginger, wasabi, nori, onion, cucumber. Service was quick and friendly. Enough seating, both indoor and outdoor. Easy to find parking in this strip mall. read more

Arrived about a half hour before closing on a Saturday, and they was only one other customer ordering. Workers were very nice, and happily answered all our questions. They mix the sauces and items together, separate from the base items, which is interesting. Everything tasted fresh, and we were definitely satisfied with the amount of food you get with their bowl. read more

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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! read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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! read more

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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. read more

Poke Wave - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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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. read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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 :) read more

Poke Wave - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My boyfriend and I went and wow the staff was very friendly and nice! They offered suggestions and even gave me gluten free soy sauce! The fish was good this was my second time trying poke and I liked it! It could have used a bit more seasoning but that was probably on me lol! Very affordable and the portions were great! read more

Tried this place once, and I don't I would ever go back. Paid almost $20 for 1 poke bowl, with how little servings they gave me, It didn't seem worth paying almost $20 for it. read more

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! read more

Poke Wave - kids poke bowl + poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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

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! read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Poke was fresh! The service was great they don't rush you as you choose from the options to create your bowl. Also they are accommodating by offering to put sauces on the side. I wasn't sure what sauce I wanted. The restaurant itself is small maybe 2 or three tables inside. There's a nice sitting areas outside shared by the other businesses. read more

Drove over 20 minutes to come here, only for them to tell me they are closing early because they ran out of rice. it was 4:30 pm..... A rice cooker exists for a reason. No point in running a business if you don't want to make money. read more

$17 sushi bowl. It's definitely not cheap. This place is always, I mean always, out of avocado. I'm a regular weekly customer, but tonight really upset me. Avocado is my favorite ingredient in these bowls. They were out again. Generally, the friendly guys who work there will give me extra artificial crab, which costs about 10 cents, to make up for no avocado. This guy tonight refused and told me that would be an extra charge. That made me angry . I won't be going back. It's not worth it. read more

Still good, but value has tanked as bowls are now $17 with tax and they stopped giving free miso soup This has been a nostalgic place for me and I think about them whenever I'm in the area! Service is still friendly and scoops are still very generous (:. Nothing else has changed and for that I'm grateful! read more

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. read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Poke Wave might be small, but they pack big flavor in every bowl. I walked in craving a fresh, customizable poke bowl and left absolutely impressed. The staff greeted me cheerfully and guided me through their menu--it felt welcoming, not rushed. I built a bowl with tuna and salmon, picked brown rice and greens, then added edamame, avocado, cucumber, masago, and their spicy sauce. Every component tasted fresh and thoughtfully portioned. The seafood tasted clean and flavorful--clearly high-quality and perfectly seasoned. Their "Dirty Chips" side was fun--crunchy kettle chips dusted with seasoning, a perfect salty complement to the bowl. The vibe inside is trendy yet simple--cozy for solo lunch, fast-casual for quick bites. Best part? Consistent care on every visit--friendly service, fresh ingredients, and assembly that shows they know what they're doing. If you're after a clean, customizable poke bowl in Mission Viejo, this place deserves a spot on your regular rotation. Already planning my next visit--and bringing friends next time too. Highly recommended! read more

I was in the area trying to grab a quick bite before a community service event nearby. Since I was already dropping by CVS in this plaza, Poke Wave was a proximity visit. The reviews and rating on Yelp looked good so I decided to give it a try. The interior seems really dated and the choices are limited compared to other poke businesses. Service was slow and frazzled. They only have a Kids Bowl ($9.95) that comes with only 1 scoop of protein or the Poke Bowl ($14.95) with 3 scoops of protein. I went for the 3 scoops. For my base, I went with half mixed greens and half brown rice to be relatively healthy but still filling. Then for the add on, I added the crab meat and avocado. No additional charge for avocado is nice. For the main protein portion, I opted for all salmon because the tuna, and albacore looked like poor quality. And with sauce they asked me if I wanted not spicy, medium or spicy. I'm like ughhh I want half ponzo half spicy mayo. I don't know what they normally do with the sauces but that's really unclear on whats in their default sauce. For the toppings I asked for the garlic chips. There is also a complimentary miso soup if you would like it. The bowl was about average, but I didn't feel satisfied. It was one of those lacking meals where you feel like you need to go eat a better version after. Not impressed. read more

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

This is the second time that I have been to this store and hey have run out of rice! It's only 6:45pm, they are supposed to be open until 8pm and they are out of all three kinds of rice, out of avocado, and out of spicy tuna! Last I checked you can make rice 20 minutes. Why didn't they make more before they ran out? How do you run a business like that? read more

First time visiting this hot and happening business. I was in the mood for some great poke, and thanks to the positive reviews by all Yelpers, I decided to give this small business a shot! I was promptly cheerfully greeted by the hard-working employees that make this business happen! I ordered their poke bowl with mixed greens and EVERYTHING spicy! I loved the fact that you can always customize your bowl to your liking. In this case, I wanted it extremely spicy, and it certainly didn't disappoint! It was beyond delicious! Freshly made and ready to deliver poke cravings! This small shop has an excellent selection of fresh toppings, and the outstanding customer experience with service with a smile, will make me want to return. The shop was clean and cute! I loved my positive experience that I had with Poke Wave, overall! Highly recommended! I say, YES to Poke Wave!! Strong 5 Stars and BEYOND!!! read more

Pokewave really delivers when you are craving a solid, high-quality poke bowl. The fish is remarkably fresh--featuring firm, clean cuts--and the overall portions are generously sized to actually keep you full. read more

The only poke we'll eat! Wish they were open on Sundays! Poke is always so fresh and amazing. The only time I'd ever complain is one time I ordered online and did not receive all the toppings, and the portions looked really small... so I never order online anymore lol. But we get takeout here about once a week, order in person- they build it right in front of you. There's also pretty nice outdoor seating. Definitely recommend this place! read more

What an unexpected surprise to find Poke Wave! Upon entering, the interior actually is quite uninviting as it's very dated, dark, and furnishings are unappealing. But they do say to not judge a book by its cover, and in this case I relied on the 4.5 star Yelp review to give this place a shot. The menu is typical - start with a base, select your proteins, and a number of other toppings. Their sauce selection is different from all other poke places. You choose from no spicy, less spicy and more spicy. You ask what that means - basically it's ponzu, soy sauce and sesame oil then add in some variation of spicy. I am a non spicy poke person, and I quite liked the sauce. In fact I loved it! While it was nice that avocado was not an additional topping cost, it was strange that tamago does cost extra as a protein (not usual in the Bay area and almost any other Poke place I've been to!) For the great taste (sauce and fresh ingredients) at $14.95 a bowl, this was a solid 4 stars (1 extra star if they can spruce up the interior. read more

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Great Hidden Gem! Small spot, kind of a hole in the wall, but the food is solid. Good quality fish, and I liked that they mix the protein with the sauces before adding it to your bowl--it gives it great flavor. Friendly staff. There are lots of topping options, and they even had sesame seed cream cheese balls, which I've never seen before--nice unique touch! Portion size was decent for the price. Overall, a good spot worth checking out! read more

Poke was good but very lil protein given on the servings. I ask for just two more chunks but was told NO can't do sir Lil too much to pay for a Medium size bowl. 19.48$ read more

Yummy yummy yummy. Fresh delicious and close to home. No doubt a regular go to.. Can't say much else except,go try them. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've ordered once online and once in person. The service is friendly and the fish is super fresh! Can't go wrong for a quick and healthy meal. read more

Very pleasant experience. Everything was fresh. Staff are friendly and responsive. It seemed like a fairly priced, healthy lunch option. We'll be going back. read more

Been coming here since opening and they have always been consistently good just wish prices could stay a little lower but still fresh and good staff always friendly. read more

I'm only giving one star because of a sign of pricing that was not very clear. This photo attached is actually two bright, in the evening there is no light on their order chalkboard menu. I came in here, not wanting to spend much. I see the price barely: $10.45. Figure, ok, will spend that for poke. When I got the bill, it was over $15. Me thinking , did I order an extra, asked why so much . Guy replied it's $14.45 plus tax. I'm like wait it's $10.45! But now, closer to the sign, you barely see the second number , and it's a "4", not a "0". Had I known it was $14.45, I would've eaten some other place more reasonable . read more

Poke Wave - Price NOT clear, misleading . - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

New establishment but it's the hottest poke spot in the area. Fish is fresh and the ingredients are delicious. Customer service is on point quick with a smile and the portion is generous. The place is clean and well lid. The bathroom can use a little attention. Highly recommended if you haven't been here! read more

I went here during lunch for my poke cravings, and I'm glad I landed on this spot! Their main course is 3 scoop of fish, which also comes with miso soup (a great touch!). They gave pretty nice scoops with all the topics that I usually get. The fish was great, tasting fresh and nothing that was smelly! Definitely would come back here when I'm in the area again read more

Poke Wave - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I tried this poke place out with my family since we were craving poke and I'd say it satisfied our craving. We ordered poke bowls - mine was half jasmine rice & half mixed green, avocado, spicy tuna, tuna, and salmon topped with scallion, masago, furikake, edamame, ginger, and spicy sauce level. I wish I ordered the crispy onions on top too but only saw them afterwards. My poke bowl was pretty good, but I wish they put more sauce and had seaweed salad as an option. I also thought it was on the pricier side but at least it came with a good miso soup. Not sure if I'd come here again since I want to try other poke places in the area to have a better comparison. Bonus points for the good service, pleasant atmosphere, and plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Poke Wave - Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Leaving this so hopefully the owners can have a conversation with the girl who works the counter! I'm a frequent customer at this place, they have the best poke- hands down. The sauces are sooo good. Toppings are great. Fish is always fresh. But unfortunately the customer service is lacking, and truly the reason I haven't been back in weeks. This was my favorite place to grab lunch. We sometimes would go twice a weekend if we had the time. But there's one girl at the front who made our experience so horrible. She's given me and my boyfriend attitude every time we've gone in there. Made comments under her breath like "these people are back" because one time we asked about a portion size.... That she rudely made us feel so bad that we even asked... Basically the portion size was significantly different from the other visits, so we politely asked if there was a change in policy. And her response was "You can pay for more or leave". We ended up having to pay for more... She's also the only female we've ever seen working there. So we didn't grab her name. So yea. Basically, we would love to start going back, if the owners could have a conversation with her to not be so abrasive and rude to the customers who are just asking basic questions about the store when paying for items :))) read more

I get poke at this restaurant at least twice a week. I have been coming here for years and it's my absolute fav. It's so calm and relaxing, all the decor and seating is so beautiful. The workers are so time efficient, the food is so high quality and it's such a good price for the amount of food you get. The free miso soup is so good and it compliments the bowls so nicely. I have gotten all my friends hooked, no other poke place compares. 100% recommend! read more

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