Delicious food, probably the best in OC or at least the area! Great build-your-own-bowl with consistent tasting food. The prices have gone up over the years unfortunately, but I found that a 2-scoop bowl was still plenty. I was so full by the end of my bowl, it was totally worth it. The service was good - the workers were nice but you can tell they were overwhelmed. This place doesn't ever seem not busy. There's plenty of seats inside and also expect a somewhat loud ambiance. Also to note, the single lane driveway entrance to the parking lot is a bit of a mess. It's also a steep driveway (low car friends be warned). There's also an entrance if you go through the gas station. Overall, good food, filling, just a bit pricey. read more

Uroko Poke - 2 Scoop salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was craving poke but didn't feel like going to the spot in Huntington I usually go to. Uroko had a lot of really good reviews and it was close to where I was, so I gave it a try. A lot of people complained about parking, but it honestly wasn't bad at all. The restaurant itself is clean, bigger than it looks, and has lots of seating available. I haven't had a poke bowl in a minute but I was eager to try it out. The prices were pretty expensive. 2 small scoops of poke for $16. The bowl is packed because they put so much of the base, which in my case was rice. For my protein, I got ahi and yellowtail. Both were fresh. They also have a good selection of add-ons and sides, but the poke itself was nothing special. I will say, it's awesome that the crab salad, seaweed salad, and avocado are not charged extra. read more

Uroko Poke - Poke bowl with ahi and hamachi - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Parking is tight and limited, this place gets busy a lot, and yes it is pricey for a poke place. I have been to a couple poke places, by far this place has the flavors hands down. Super spacious inside, they have boba drinks, and the staff were nice. They have food containers and water to the side of the wall in case you don't finish your food. They also sell other appetizers as well, from fries, sushi rolls, and takoyakis. This place has tons of variety on drink selection too. read more

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Build your own poke bowl concept, perfect for when you want a quick customizable option. There's so many sauce and topping combinations you can do, and I feel like you can't go wrong with any! Out of the fish options, I preferred the salmon here. Definitely not the best or freshest poke I've had, but it does the job! Portion size is also pretty good and definitely filling! This is a solid spot for poke in OC. Very spacious place, good for a casual lunch/dinner spot. read more

Uroko Poke - Poke Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

UROKO POKE @ BRISTOL ST It was super fast to get the bowls, and it was super super fresh. I would say it's super hard to find parking on the area, but overall a great place to grab a quick healthy lunch. read more

Uroko Poke - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Decent portions but kind of slow service. Came here on a weekend afternoon for lunch. I ordered a 2 scoop bowl with yellowtail and spicy salmon. They give you a decent amount of toppings, and avocado is free here which is rare. They were pretty busy though, so in between each scoop of toppings, they would have (what I'm guessing is) online and mobile orders being prepped. I feel like they seemed a bit rushed and it was a little chaotic during the ordering; they accidentally charged me for a 3 scoop indeed of 2 but I noticed before paying. Overall a pretty good poke spot with fresh fish, and decent portions. Minus 1 because the rice seemed a little old? It was kinda dry but also mushy at the same time. Other than that, would recommend for a fresh and tasty lunch! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I feel Uroko has gone downhill over the years. The scoops of protein is so small. For $16, you get two very tiny scoops. I swear, they used to use a larger scoop size for their protein. While everything tasted fine, I just don't like how much I'm spending for the few chunks of fish in my plate. Also, the minimum spending is $16 for two proteins, why can't they offer a single protein one at a lower price? The masago scooper is such a joke, it was so tiny I almost said something rude out loud. They'll continue to get business because their location is great and I think people find it convenient, but I'm not returning. read more

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Where's the eel? I can't even find any. Someone please tell me. $17.50 for a bunch of read more

Uroko Poke - Grilled Eel Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I love uroko. It's become such a staple for me. The price is good, and there's always more food than I'm able to eat. They let you load up on toppings and sides. The avocado isn't extra! You really can't go wrong eating here. Their fish is yummy, but I really like the eel. I think it's an acquired taste though. Depending on what time of day you come, the parking can be absolutely terrible. It's a very small lot, so keep that in mind if you're going to bring multiple cars or need to leave in a hurry. read more

This is a bang for your buck, especially in this economy. Not only are you able to choose multiple bases with no uncharge, but avocado, seaweed salad, and crab have no additional charge. Say less! The portion is more than enough for lunch and left us stuffed. We were a little intimated with the line almost out the door, but it was very fast and only took 15 minutes from start to finish. They have a lot of indoor seating and it was busy on a Friday afternoon. The parking can get busy. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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Second time visiting, and the parking situation is terrible. It honestly makes you want to leave unless you get lucky and find a spot. The food is good though--I ordered the two-scoop bowl with salmon and yellowtail, plus the max five toppings. For sauce, I like ponzu with eel sauce and spicy mayo drizzled on top. The fish tasted fresh and flavorful, though the portions could be a little better with how much fish they scoop. The service is pretty average, and the staff could definitely improve their customer service. On the bright side, the ambiance is nice and the space is big, with plenty of seating to enjoy your meal. They also have a café, which is a nice. read more

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Very big dining space to enjoy your poke here at Uroko! So many people dining in, you order your poke at the front and choose your toppings just like most poke spots. They are very generous with all their portions. Everything looked and tasted fresh. One thing I would add is they added way too much sauce to my poke where it felt like my whole bowl was drowning in sauce. I would ask them next time to chill on it. I would say it's a pretty average poke place with generous portions, if your in the area give it a try. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My favorite poke spot in OC. The food is always fresh, and they have a wide variety of toppings. There's plenty of seating inside which is a plus! read more

Uroko Poke - medium poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was so excited and happily eating my bowl until I noticed something shining back at me as I tilted my bowl. I really loved this place but after seeing this piece of plastic made me so sad. I'm really disappointed right now :( read more

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First time trying dine in at uroko and it is way better than the takeout I did a while back. Fish portions were great and have good selection. Servers were nice snd recommended good sauce! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had this spot long time ago and didn't come back since I didn't enjoy it as much. I gave it another try recently and it did not disappoint. You can order online and pick it up, it was pretty quick. I got the two scoop protein poke bowl with salmon. I love how they don't charge for avocado. The fish is super fresh and love the sauces you can pick from. This will be one of my go to poke spots! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Limited parking + okay service + open house concept with big windows allowing for sunlight to create a warm ambience. Not sure if they still do the free miso soup when checking in through Yelp as the workers always seem confused every time I ask. Poke bowl is around ($20) and customizable. Fish is always fresh and food is delicious. Star deduction is for the service, everytime I come they're always dismissive as if I'm not standing there waiting for a pickup order / ready to checkout. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place always hits the spot. Fresh poke, spacious place to eat, and extremely nice people. They are truly the best! Ive been going here since 2017 and they always get it right! Be aware it does get really busy around lunch time! They are very generous with the portions. I always get 5 scoops of protein with a mix of salmon and tuna. All the sides were fresh and delicious! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Nothing better to cool off on a hot summer day than a bowl of fresh poke! I liked that they didn't automatically opt for the to go packaging and that there's a dine in option. We arrived around lunchtime on Sunday and there was a bit of a line but the indoor seating area is spacious and airy so it didn't feel uncomfortable by any means. I got the three protein plate and my husband got the five protein plate. I do wish they gave a little more fish per serving but it was very tasty and fresh. The veggies were fresh too and I like that there was an option to opt for spring mix or broccoli instead of (or in addition to) rice (white and brown rice offered). We also ordered teas (Thai tea and strawberry green tea) and these were such a refreshing accompaniment to our poke. read more

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I love this place! It's only about 10 minutes from my work, so whenever I'm craving poke, this is my go-to spot. I usually order the 2-scoop bowl which is around $16, and it's a pretty good deal considering the portion size and how much you get. The service is always super fast, and even during the busy lunch rush, the line moves quickly. There is seating inside, but it can be tricky to find a spot if it's crowded. Parking is also a bit limited since the lot is small, though you can park in the next plaza over and it's just a short walk. Overall, I really enjoy coming here and will definitely keep coming back! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I asked a close friend if she had a poke place she recommended and she only gave me one rec: Uroko Poke. It did not disappoint. I met with a friend for dinner and they had plenty of seating. I got the 3 scoops which was more than enough. I went for 3 over 2 because it was just a $2 difference. The quality of the fish was fresh and the rice was good too. Overall, really great flavor and the portions are nice. I would come back! One thing to note is you might miss it if you don't follow directions because it is in an interesting location. read more

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This place has generous portions & it's clear that the quality of the fish is high. The overall bowl tasted quite yummy, so I'd definitely come back here! read more

Uroko is a fantastic poke spot. My friends and I are always down to go. I appreciate how they're consistent with quality and portions. Salmon and yellowtail are tasty! I liked the Wasapon sauce, which was like a mild wasabi ponzu. They also offer drinks and sushi, but I go to Uroko for the poke. Price-wise, it's decent for poke in SoCal: $17 for a 3-scoop bowl, and I'm usually happy and full after eating the whole thing. I believe avocado didn't have an extra charge, which made me even happier. Staff are efficient with their assembly line workflow, so the wait in line doesn't take too long. Indoor seating looks and feels worn with the scratched up, wobbly tables, but at least it's available and not cramped. Parking is tricky most of the time because it's a small lot shared with other businesses. Many spaces are specifically for the pub there, and sometimes people are waiting in their cars for the next open spot. I guess you could park at the Mitsuwa plaza next door and walk over. read more

Uroko Poke - Salmon and yellowtail are great here! - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Always come here. Fav build your own poke bowls. Wish they gave a little more fish. read more

Uroko Poke - Food - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here because we've seen it on our feed a few times, so it seemed to be a popular favorite. Lots of selections for toppings, and they don't charge for avocado, which is the first I've seen. They also have spicy crab and regular crab and won't charge if you get both. The bowls were reasonably priced for the amount of food you can get. I got broccoli and rice, which I enjoyed; surprisingly, it was my first time getting broccoli with poke. This place is in my top 3 poke spots now. Will definitely come back to try again to try the sushi, hand rolls, and appetizers they have. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Uroko never disappoints! Uroko is a fast-casual poke place where you line up and choose the items on your bowl like Chipotle. Their staple is the poke bowl where you can choose your protein, sides and toppings. They also have some premade bowls like seared salmon, volcano bowl, etc. if you don't want to have to choose. They also had some sushi rolls, sides and a lot of boba/smoothie options. I opted for salmon, tuna on top of rice and broccoli, all the toppings and ponzu with spicy mayo. The bowl tasted really fresh and hit the spot. Cashier was friendly, and there was plenty of seating available when I went. They have a small parking lot, but no patio seating. A great spot to grab a quick, right bite! read more

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The service was fast and friendly. Everything tasted fresh and the serving sizes were pretty worth the price! read more

Uroko Poke - Inside restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Uroko Poke was just okay. The fish seemed fresh, and the portion size was decent, but nothing really stood out compared to other poke spots I've been to. The flavors were a bit hit or miss--some toppings worked well together, while others felt kind of bland. The service was fine, not overly friendly but not bad either, just average. The place was clean, which I appreciated. It's not a bad spot if you're in the area and craving poke, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

Used to think it was closer to 4 but have expanded by poke palate significantly after traveling and honestly trying more spots across SD OC and LA. Will still give UROKO POKE ITS CREDIT and would give it a 4.5 if yelp allowed us to get more granular with the damn stars. Positives: hefty portions god damn. Nice variety of proteins, toppings and fixings The salmon lime roll today was fresh af. I actually hadn't had their rolls before, nice little touch. And the place is kept clean and orderly which I appreciate. Hell yea. read more

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Came here to write a review about how great this place is, to find out I had already reviewed it almost ten years ago! Really a testament to how quality it is that they are still around, and still putting out such great food. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I make a point to stop by Uroko Café every time I'm in the area -- the poke here is the best. The fish is always fresh, and the signature Uroko sauce adds the perfect light flavor without overpowering the ingredients. I usually go for half white rice, half salad, with scoops of fresh salmon, and I love that avocado is included at no extra cost. There is a large variety of toppings and customizations. Service is consistently friendly and efficient, though the lines can get long during peak times, but it's worth the wait. Easily my favorite poke spot in the OC! read more

Uroko Poke - Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Loved visiting this popular fast-casual poke spot by the Lab and South Coast Plaza! Finding parking in the tiny parking lot was a bit challenging and the place was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon... but there was plenty of indoor seating! The portion sizes were very generous and poke was DELICIOUS! I ordered the 2 scoop with salmon and tuna and the fish was very fresh! There were also a good amount of sides and topping options. There was also a cafe inside for freshly made drinks. Overall, solid poke spot, very busy and I could see why! read more

Uroko Poke - 2 Scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Staff was super friendly! I got a poke bowl w/ salmon and it was amazing. The fish seemed fresh and good quality. We sat inside and there was plenty of seating, and great natural sunlight in the restaurant! Highly recommend for HUGE portions. read more

Uroko Poke - Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Overall (4/5) Poke is one of my favorite foods, and this spot ended up being a really solid option. Fresh fish and good portions made this a place I would come back to. First Impressions (4/5) This was my first visit. I did not really see much about this place on TikTok or social media, but I was pleasantly surprised. Especially compared to another poke place not too far from here that left my stomach in a questionable position, this one felt like a safer and better choice. What We Got (4/5) I ordered a two scoop poke bowl with the usual toppings. They have the standard poke options you would expect, with a good variety of fish and sides like seaweed salad, avocado, and corn. Taste and Quality (4.5/5) The fish here is really fresh and tasty, which is the most important part for poke. Everything tasted clean and well prepared. The only downside is that they limit the number of sides to six, which kind of sucks if you like loading up on toppings, but it is understandable. Service (3/5) The staff was typical. Nothing bad, nothing standout. It gets very busy, especially around lunch, so interactions were pretty quick and to the point. Space and Atmosphere (3/5) I went around 12:30 pm and the place was packed. Parking was filled up and it was almost impossible to find a spot nearby, which was probably the most frustrating part of the visit. Inside felt busy but manageable. Was It Worth It (5/5) The portions are great. The photo I took was only a two scoop bowl, and it felt well worth the price for how much food you get and the quality of the fish. I'm always full Final Thoughts /5 read more

Uroko Poke - Everything + Salmon & Tuna - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The entire experience at Uroko Poke was wonderful, the service was great and the food was amazing. You choose your size by selecting between 2, 3, and 5 scoops of protein. I went with the 3 scoop option and got both crab meat, seaweed salad, cucumber, avocado and white onion for my six sides. For the protein, I chose the spicy salmon, tuna, and eel, which is a new option. The portions were generous and super value for the price, I would definitely stop by again for a poke bowl! read more

Uroko Poke - 3 scoop - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Oh boy where to start. Really good quality fish and ingredients is just the start, but it makes the whole difference. Came during lunch on a weekday, and ngl parking can get a little tough. It also doesn't help that Mitsuwa is nearby as well. But it's def worth waiting around for a space. Got the three scoop of protein with pretty much all the toppings. Sauces are on point and the staff are super friendly as they're building your bowl. I really liked the spicy salmon and spicy tuna. 10/10 would rec read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've been coming here for years, since 2018 - great poke bowls!! But their prices started to go up a lot recently - very rapidly. They used to be an affordable option, now they are amongst the highest priced. I still went, until I noticed that they started reducing the quantity of fish they put in the bowl. The combination of higher prices and less fish drove me away - quite sad really. The folks that work there are really nice and the atmosphere is pretty chill. I still gave it a 3 because there was a time that I did enjoy coming here - unfortunately, not any more. read more

If you're looking for great poke at an amazing price, this is it! Every time I come by, the portions are HUGE and the service is great. I always grab the 2 scoop bowl and let me tell ya, it's big enough to feed 2 people. The 2 scoop portion is $15 and for $2 more you can additional scoop! I swapped today's base with chips and a salad for my version of a "poke nachos". During the lunch rush it gets REALLY busy so I highly recommend coming in a little before 12. However, the line moves really quick. There's plenty of seating as well if you decide to dine in. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Wow, what a great portion for the price you pay. Also, the fish itself was pretty fresh and you get a pretty good selection of toppings read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My husband and I come here for what we call Poke Tuesday, a tradition we started during the pandemic. We enjoy their food as it's fresh and the portions are hefty. For my base I get a combination of rice, broccoli, and spring greens. I order the 2 scoop bowl and often have a hard time finishing it. I like yellowtail and salmon. For the sides you get 6 scoops so I usually get 1 crab, 1 avocado, 1 edamame, 1 onion, 2 cucumber. I like the original sauce with spicy and then for the toppings I get most everything with the exception of ginger and lime although last Tuesday I saw a guy just get lime as the sauce and that looked pretty refreshing so I'll probably try that one of these days. The service is good, staff is friendly. We usually dine in as the restaurant is always clean and comfortable. read more