I haven't been here in a while, was in the area and felt nostalgic so I gave it a go. So glad that I did - the Uroku I knew and loved is back!! They are still a little pricey, but who isn't nowadays. The important thing to me was the generosity I was so used to was back!! Fresh fish and a good amount of it - they already had amazing sauces, many other ingredients, and a nice vibes, friendly staff and ample seating. Now a generous amount of fresh fish is back, so I'm back :) Thanks for straightening things out since my last visit Uroku!! So happy that this is an option for me again! read more

I probably won't order on the app again. You're allowed 6 toppings like avocado and crab meat, but you can't double up on anything and they don't really make it up to you by increasing the portions of the toppings you did choose. I ordered 2 of the the same bowl and only chose one topping for one of them and asked if they could just give me more crab meat in order notes. My second bowl I added 6 different toppings. When we got the orders, the second bowl was jam packed while the first with only one topping looked skimpy. In any case, the fish is always fresh here. It's my daughter's favorite poke ever so we keep coming back. Just have to make sure we order in person next time and fully maximize the 6 topping rule. read more

I was craving poke and this place definitely hit the spot! Shoutout to my friend for introducing me. Everything is customizable, so you can build your bowl exactly how you like it. I went with rice, salad, salmon & tuna, mild sauce, spicy mayo, and almost ALL the toppings! The employees were super efficient and kind, even offering to help my friend and me carry our food to the table - the sweetest! Everything tasted fresh, which was perfect for the hot weather we've been having! I got the 2-scoop fish bowl and left completely stuffed. The portions are generous and fairly priced. Delicious, casual lunch if you're ever in the area! read more

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Poke was a handful, salmon was fresh, I liked that you could mix sauces, super savory! Service was quick despite the long line, can't wait to go back for more. read more

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

GENEROUS PORTION BYOB POKE I love Uroko and it is always my go to when I want something light, refreshing, and quick They have varities of toppings and proteins from fish to tofu They are generous with how much they put and dont skimp We get 3 scoop protein and 5 scoop protein all the time They have plenty sauces to choose from: ponzu, uroko original with spicy level, and chili oil Parking is good in this plaza and it is next to the mitsuwa No wait and served quickly plenty seats inside and there are smaller plate and water by the entrance if you are sharing or splitting! Inside is well decorated and lots of space Overall nice spot to eat with friends and an amazing poke place read more

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The line was outside of door at 6:30pm, this is usually a good sign of the food quality. I have had poke before in Hawaii so I figured I would like it. The set up is like Chipotle or Cava where you create a bowl with various options. For my base layer did white rice and salad. Then for additions got spicy salmon , avocado, pineapple, edamame, white onion, for protein got spicy tuna and spicy salmon, for sauce got Uroke medium spicy, and for toppings got green onions, garlic chips, crunchy onions, fish egg (forgot what they called them). I described my bowl as an explosion of flavors. The dining area was clean easy to get a table as most people ordered to go and from DoorDash. The staff was pleasant and attentive while working quickly to keep the line moving. Definitely will return next I visit my son at his college. read more

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First time at Uroko Poke and it won't be my last! Even though it was busy, the indoor seating is really big and spacious. I had no trouble finding a spot. The fish was very fresh, the rice was perfect, and I loved all the extra toppings. I added their original Uroko sauce to my bowl and it was delicious. They also have a boba menu I didn't get to try this time, but it's a fun bonus for next visit. Definitely recommend. read more

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Been coming to uroko poke for years now. We were on our way to a show at the orange coast college planterium and wanted a quick dinner before we went to the show. Uroko poke was close by with good food. I like their program of having people write their orders on the check sheet so that everyone gets exactly what they want. You hand the preparer your sheet and they create your bowl to order. Walk down the preparation line while your bowl is prepared and pay at the end of the line. Take your food to your table and enjoy. Restaurant is clean and airy. Lots of tables and seating options. I'll definitely be back read more

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BEST poke I have EVER eaten!!! Found this on a whim when a friend suggested we go. I wasn't expecting much but look at how gorgeous and colorful this bowl is. I was also super happy to see not one, not two, but three vegetarian protein options. The tofu, the vegan meat, and the seasoned mushrooms were delicious. I would come here again and again and again! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

One of my favorite poke spots went today on 8/14. Place has good amount of seating and is always clean. The staff is very friendly and food is always fresh! We got two scoop poke bowls pics of it unmixed and two different mixes ones was hungry and forgot pics before i mixed it, it still looks pretty. Is always tasty eating here! i always enjoy eating here is a good amount of food for the smaller 2 scoop meal. read more

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Loved this poke spot which has such great value for what you get. The portions are big and even enough for leftovers. This restaurant operates assembly line style where you choose your bases, proteins, vegetables, and toppings. I got a 2 scoop bowl for $15 with salmon and tuna. Both of the fish types tasted fresh and the scoops were pretty generous. They even manually mix the proteins and veggies with your sauces of choice. I also love how I could add crab salad, avocado, and masago without extra cost. They have a lot of variety in their menu which is nice. The line was pretty efficient even though it was a bit busy. The interior is pretty spacious with lots of seating and tables. Bathrooms available. They also have free parking next to the restaurant. If I lived in the area, I would regularly come back! read more

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Driving past and wanted a fresh poke bowl. Love how they have boba available! Plenty of seating to eat when walking in. The service is fast and plenty of options with meats, sauce and toppings! I also ordered some hand rolls which were good. Great place for a quick bite but fresh! read more

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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

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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Genuinely one of the best poke places in OC, a bang for your buck. I love getting a 3 scoop and I think it's super cool you can get so many toppings too. I absolutely love this place and would recommend :") read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

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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Ordering on Yelp was so easy and they had my order done very quickly and accurately. When I went to pick it up, the worker was able to hand it to me without any issues. The inside of the place is clean and spacious, with enough seating for groups or two people to sit and eat. There is plenty of parking in the back lot. The poke is always good here and fresh. read more

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

Stopped by on a Sunday around 7 PM and was in and out of the ordering line in about 10 minutes, which was impressive considering how busy it was. I built my bowl with a half white rice, half salad base and chose crab, spicy crab, avocado, white onion, cucumber, and corn for the toppings. I appreciated that avocado didn't cost extra. For protein, I went with double salmon and eel. The salmon tasted fresh and was easily the best part of the bowl. The eel was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. I had it all with the Wasapon sauce, which added a nice creamy kick without overpowering everything else. I also added green onions, fried onions, garlic chips, and masago. The only thing I'd point out is that the masago portion was pretty small, and extra costs more. We didn't try any of the drinks, although they had a decent selection available. The total was a little pricier than I'd usually like for poke, but signing up for their rewards brought the price down enough that it felt more reasonable. Parking was easier than expected. The lot was almost full, but we still found a spot without much trouble. Service was friendly and efficient throughout. Overall, it's a solid poke spot with fresh fish, plenty of customization options, and quick service. Not the cheapest bowl you'll find, but I'd come back, especially for the salmon. read more

Absolutely Delicious!!! This is the best poke in OC! The fish is super fresh and there are lots of classic and more unique options. The add ons and toppings are also plentiful and great quality. It's good not just for the flavors and freshness but the numerous options. The staff is always super friendly and fast. And the restaurant has a nice spacious atmosphere. I always try to swing by here when I'm on this side of town! read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I came here late Saturday night with my family because we were all craving poke. I was surprised to see that the place was still pretty busy. We all tried a variety of fish and flavors. Not sure why this place is so busy and highly rated. Not one of us enjoyed our poke bowls. I wouldn't even say it was enjoyable. The poke bowls were all pretty bland and the portions they offered for fish were pretty small. The service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant was clean. Unfortunately, I would not recommend coming here. There are many other places that are higher quality with a lot more flavor! read more

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

Uroko is pretty solid poke option in the area. It was my first time checking it out, and I liked it. What I thought was nice was in the toppings, they have an "extra spicy" chili oil. As a spicy connoisseur myself, I highly recommend. What I also liked is that they have so many options when it comes to toppings (including mango and pineapple, heck yeah). Another thing that I thought was nice was they mix your fish and toppings together before putting in your plate. That way, you don't need to mash everything up together yourself. The only thing I didn't like was how small their fish portions are. For the price, I get way more fish for a couple bucks less at Poke Tiki and fish quality is exactly the same. There is plenty of seating inside and good tunes playing. Parking is easy and it's in the back. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Not sure why I haven't heard of this place sooner! This is if Chipotle/CAVA style fast food where you can pick your poke bowl. Fresh fish and so many great veggie options to add to your bowl. Decently priced especially for the portion of food you get with fresh fish. Definitely a must try in OC. read more

Gotta be the best poke bowls in OC. Fish quality is consistently a step above other OC restaurants, plus similar cost for much larger serving size! I must make a comment on how perfect the rice is every time. I consider going here and ordering rice only. Lovely restaurant! It has a unique open dining area, very well accommodating for groups. Almost feels like you're eating at a Texas bbq * if getting spicy mayo, ask for light! They tend to douse your fish in spicy mayo lol read more

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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

Poke was incredible, the fish was fresh, affordable price, friendly staff and very clean. Recommend!

Good portions and great quality for a decent price! (I don't think they charge extra for avocado either which is always a plus) read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was looking for a new poke bowl spot and this one came as a suggestion and let me tell you it did not disappoint the staff is super helpful and friendly the ingredients are nice and fresh and there is plenty of options to build your bowls to your own liking can't wait to be back. read more

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

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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this is my go-to poke spot in socal! i always get the poke bowl with 2 scoops of salmon, half rice & half salad, and a ton of toppings. love that they don't charge extra for toppings & you can choose up to 6 toppings! i personally like adding avocado, masago, imitation crab meat, and ginger, and their uroko sauce is SO addictive! service is efficient & there's a ton of space inside to eat. come here for fresh fish & quality ingredients at a reasonable price point for the portion size! read more

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

Essentially is Chipotle style poke. Great portion size and surprisingly good fish. Location/Parking: kind of tough to find parking. Lot is pretty small considering how big the establishment is. Service: servers were friendly and helpful. Very fast and efficient. Vibes: large eating area, lots of people sitting for a quick bite to eat. Fairly loud and lively, especially at lunchtime. Food: I love that you get to build your own poke bowl and can choose so many different options! The fish was a lot fresher than I had anticipated and tasted pretty good with the ponzu sauce. Unlimited toppings was a huge plus. Great for a quick meal! Would come back again. read more

Uroko Poke - Japanese Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The poke was okay, it's located near the lab and right off the 55 which is super convenient! The workers are really nice and it looks super clean. The only thing that really threw me off was the smell -- it smelled like a bathroom in there and it made me not particularly want to eat the food and made me question the cleanliness of the restaurant. Maybe I came on a bad day. read more

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

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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