This was our second time coming to The Poke Place, and it has been great both times. The food is…read morealways very fresh, there are a lot of good options, and the service has been excellent. Everyone has been really friendly and helpful when ordering. We've tried both the Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken Lunch Plate and custom poke bowls, and everything we've had has been really good. The ingredients taste fresh, and portions felt fair for the price. For three of us to eat lunch, it was around $40, which felt reasonable. Seating is limited to about 6-8 counter seats, so it's definitely more of a quick stop than a sit-down restaurant. The only downside is the location--it's a little tucked away and not the easiest place to get to. Overall though, I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for fresh poke or Hawaiian-style lunch plates.

Stopped in here for some takeout and man what a lovely find by my apartment. Been wanting to try it…read morefor a little bit now and was only finally able to. Excited to know they have such a variety of options. Definitely trying the ramen next time. Price for the portion isn't bad either! Food came out fairly quick and the fish tasted delicious. Cannot wait to come back. Highly recommend.

I recently read about King Kuma and, having been to good poke places in Maui and Las Vegas, decided…read moreto give this relatively new local one a try. The restaurant is located at The Fields, just off Staley and Curtis roads. It is right around the corner from El Toro at The Fields. Hooray for finally getting more lunch options on the southwest side of Champaign-Urbana! There is a check off list for ordering a poke bowl. I opted for a regular bowl for $9.50 (king bowl is $10.75). My first choice was for the protein -- raw tuna and crab. For my base, I chose both brown rice and mixed greens. Next up: veggies. You can choose up to three without incurring additional costs. I selected red cabbage, cucumbers and seaweed salad. For my three toppings, I chose masago, jalapenos and fried onions. To finish the bowl off, I selected spicy mayo and added $1 to my cost to get today's special, a piece of tempura shrimp added. I took my bowl to go. There was soy sauce and wasabi available for eating in or take out. The owner/manager also gave me a small bowl of miso soup. The verdict: Excellent lunch! The miso was very good. I am generally not a huge fan of miso, but this was great! The ingredients in the bowl all appeared to be very fresh and were certainly tasty. Bravo! I definitely think that King Kuma is a winner and a great place to go for a reasonably priced healthy lunch.

My favorite Poke bowls. Always good and always fresh. There's about 4-5 seats inside at a bar style…read moreseating. Free parking right outside, building is on the west side of the building, sort of across from Hampton Inn (and a little south).

So I seen this place based on reviews on google and Yelp, and thought I'd give it a try…read more Honestly I was mind blown by the taste and quality of their bowls. They are just, phenomenal. That signature bowl which has salmon and crabmeat I believe is one of my favourites, it has the perfect combination of flavours, honesty you would crave it after having it once. I've been frequenting pokelab multiple times in the last 3 weeks because of that. Their customer care is also great, they were very respectful and welcoming. Helped me choose from the menu as well as guided me through the different options. They were very fast at making the bowl, it also looked very aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. I highly recommend this place, km def going back multiple times already

Amazing, my favorite lunch spot on campus. Very filling, good quality fish and toppings, and VERY…read moredelicious. I always get a giant bowl with all salmon, white rice, 2x avocado, seaweed salad, spicy mayo, and tempura crumbs. So, so good. I like their miso soup too! Everyone should check out this spot if they like poke bowls.

Big space with lots of seats. Ordering at the kiosk was easy and the drink came out fast within few…read moreminutes. Similar experience and good boba like other KungFu Tea franchises. No complaints

Kung Fu Tea is great a must try if you never been there the drinks are great staff is fantastic…read morenice place to chill

Came here around 6pm with a party of 6 and got seated right away. We were able to call ahead and…read morecheck how busy it was. Staff were very friendly and food came super quick. The chef even surprised our daughter with a slice of cheesecake. Spicy salmon - surprised it wasn't blended up but it was good with the spicy mayo Salmon California - got this without the cucumber and it was good Aac - all the ingredients seemed fresh Tom yum soup - warm, spicy, and tart. The perfect size

The place looks nice, but the food is bland. The rolls…read moredidn't have much fish and the flavors weren't there. One of our party got duck curry and said it didn't have much g

Electronic waiting list. Good service and great food. Very colorful decor and great ambiance inside…read morethe restaurant.

Eaten here often and always enjoy the food, ambiance, and service. Really well prepared food.read more

The first few times I came here was pre-pandemic. Coming here about a week ago, the restaurant had…read moredrastically changed from what I remember. The name itself is deceiving because they offer mostly Japanese types of items like bento boxes, udon, sushi, and what not. I was genuinely not impressed with their menu selection and was very sad to see their Korean items go. It's not as great as they used to be. To be honest, I'm shocked their still in business with how much their menu has changed. They have some decent deals for lunch combos, but other than that I don't know if it's worth going there. I'm sad to say but it's not a "Korean bowl." They need to change the name to J-Bowl to appropriately describe the current menu items they now offer.

Random find near U of I campus. No frills, clean, poke…read moreplace. The menu on the wall does a good job explaining steps on how to make your bowl. Then you fill out a paper that lists all the ingredients. Easy and convenient. The medium sized bowls were way bigger than I expected and the fish was fresh with large portion sizes. Quality place. Hubby said "That's the freshest fish I had lately, we should bring that guy back with us to Peoria, except then he would start serving the crappy fish they got down there" Yeah...He's a little sushi jaded since our trip to Japan. I guess they serve other things besides poke here but I didn't really see another menu. The ambiance is pretty sterile with water as your only drinking option. However, it's a great place to grab a quick lunch or get take out.

So this place has all the ingredients to be a top notch experience buttt just fell bland .... The…read morespace itself is a vibe , ambiance , service & food presentation were good but our food lacked flavor and spice overall . Our "spring rolls " , were actually fried egg rolls served with a side of ketchup .. eww On a positive note they have some great private party dining spaces as well. They also serve single use mouthwash in the restrooms which I found to be a nice touch .

Ho-ly $hit!!! Never had this before earlier this week when a…read morebuddy ordered it, and I didn't want anything. He gave me a gyoza (dumpling) and I immediately realized I made the wrong decision. It was the best I ever had. I messaged him later that day saying if you ever get it again you gotta get me some. Was hungry today, but not too hungry, so checked to see if Suzu's still had their egg salad sandwiches, but they were out, then thought... TENKYU!!! I ordered us both a set, and was not just not disappointed, but definitely made a great decision. Buddy says everything he's ever had from there is FIRE! But I may never know, as I probably won't ever get anything else. I'd post a pic but it didn't last long enough for that.

I live about 3 hours away and, I swear to you, I will make the drive again and again JUST for this…read moreplace. I dream about the sweet potato curry bowl; one of the absolute best things I've ever tasted in my life. If someone I know is heading this direction, I always recommend they stop at Forage Kitchen.

Casual warm bowls for clean living. This lunch place has you covered when you want something hearty…read morebut not heavy. The bowls use simple ingredients for a mild but hearty meal. I ordered a power bowl, with the dressing on the side and added tofu. It was effectively a large bowl of black rice -- a meal unto itself -- topped with slightly chilled vegetables. The guacamole and slaw that came on it were crisp, and they mixed into the rice to give it a texture both smooth and crunchy. On the other hand the sweet potatoes, lentils, and tofu were cool and mushy, like they had been cooked the day before and just come out of the fridge. They warmed party in the rice. The flavors were mild, except for the dressing. I'm glad to have ordered it on the side because it overwhelmed everything else with vinegar. The ingredients generally seemed to be a couple days old. The green onions were dried out though firm, and the sourdough it came with was a bit stale. In the future, I will probably stick with the small bowl, which cuts down on the rice.

Very good for AYCE. The salmon nigiri was especially good…read more The summer roll was okay. The Angel Hair roll was good. The sashimi salad was okay, the vinegar dressing wasn't the best. The crab meat salad was good.

I've been to Sushi Man many times, and this was by far my worst experience here. Honestly, it was…read moreone of the worst restaurant experiences I've had overall. I want to be fair and say that the server's facial expression itself was not the issue. Everyone can have a bad day. What really bothered me was his attitude, poor communication, and the lack of transparency around the restaurant's rules and charges. There were two major issues. 1. The 90-minute rule was not clearly communicated or reasonably enforced. The sign says "90 min limit per table." I don't think that wording clearly explains exactly how the 90-minute rule works or when leftover food becomes subject to an additional charge. We had been eating and talking for 1 hour and 46 minutes when the server suddenly came over, pointed at the sushi we had not finished, and started counting it to charge us extra. We were still actively eating. We explained that we were still working on the food. He told us that the 90-minute dining time had already passed and that they had already given us extra time ("You have been eating for 1hr 46 mins"). I told him that if the restaurant has a strict 90-minute rule, we should have been told when the 90 minutes were reached. Instead, nobody said anything at the 90-minute mark. We were allowed to continue eating for another 16 minutes, and then, while we were still eating, the server suddenly started counting the remaining sushi and telling us we would be charged for it. The issue is not that I object to a 90-minute limit. If that is the restaurant's policy, that is fine. The issue is that the rule was not clearly communicated or properly enforced. Customers should not have to find out about an additional charge after the fact while they are still eating. 2. The 15% mandatory gratuity was not clearly disclosed, and it made the poor service even more frustrating. Because there were 4/5 people in our party, a 15% mandatory gratuity was added to our bill. We were not told about this when ordering, and it was not posted on our table or on the menu. I asked the server where the mandatory gratuity was stated. He simply pointed toward a sign on the wall behind the reception area without explaining anything. When I said that a mandatory charge should be clearly stated on the menu or somewhere customers can easily see it while ordering, he responded that it was posted there and that everyone could see it when they walked in. I want to be clear that my issue is not simply that the restaurant has a mandatory gratuity policy. My issue is how that policy affected this particular experience. Normally, if a server provides poor service, customers still have the choice to reflect that experience in the tip they leave. Here, that choice was taken away from us. The 15% gratuity was guaranteed regardless of the quality of service, and in this interaction, it made the dismissive attitude and poor communication especially frustrating. It felt as though the mandatory gratuity gave the server no reason to care whether we were satisfied with the service, because the 15% would be charged regardless. A mandatory gratuity does not mean customers should lose the ability to ask reasonable questions about charges or receive a respectful explanation. Overall, this was not about expecting the server to smile or provide perfect service. It was about basic communication, transparency, and being treated respectfully when we had legitimate questions about charges and restaurant policies. I've been to Sushi Man many times before, which makes this experience especially disappointing. Unfortunately, this was my worst experience at Sushi Man and one of the worst dining experiences I've had overall.