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    Uroko Poke

    4.3 (657 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Japanese, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Shrimp & Salmon Poke Bowl
    Tiarra J.

    Stopped in on a random Wednesday for lunch with a coworker and it ended up being a great choice. There was a small line when we walked in, but it moved really fast so we were ordering within a few minutes. That's usually a good sign at a poke spot. I like their build-your-own poke bowl option because you can customize everything. My bowl was around $16. I went with salmon and shrimp over brown rice with broccoli on the bottom, then added a few toppings, spicy mayo, and the Uroko sauce. The fish tastes really fresh and the sauces pull everything together. We ate outside under the umbrella covered tables. I do wish it had been a warmer day, but that's no fault of Uroko. It's located in a plaza, so parking is easy and you don't have to circle around looking for a spot. Overall just a super easy lunch choice when you want something quick, fresh, and filling.

    Felicity D.

    Pretty standard poke, there was a limit of toppings though. I got salmon for my bowl and it did taste pretty fresh. Would've ranked higher if they had unlimited toppings :(

    Sylvie C.

    Placed the order ahead of time for pickup. Parking was difficult as the strip was jam packed full of diners trying to get dinner from Juicy Dumpling Factory. I appreciated the freshness of the bowl and the vibrant flavors it offered. But the 2 scoop protein bowl hardly had any eel or the spicy salmon I chose. The salad also had very disproportionate amounts of dressing. So one side had no seasoning and the other spots were drowning with dressings. My biggest gripe was the chewy and slimy texture of the eel. I was not a fan. It had a similar texture to animal cartilage or gummy bear gone stale. I will definitely skip getting eel as my protein choice for the next visit. Would I be open to returning again? Absolutely! I would probably get my dressings / sauces on side and skip the eel for a better bowl experience. I think it's still a good spot to get poke in the vicinity.

    Waiyi C.

    Ordered some sushi rolls to go for kids. They said is delicious. The package was good too.

    Raenae G.

    Located near my hotel which was very convenient. Ordered a sushi platter. You can customize what sushi rolls you want. I ordered it online and glad they had the order ready. A family member stated this was his favorite place for poke. Hopefully I can try it the next time I'm in town. Workers were very friendly and the place had many seats inside and outside the restaurant. Quick service too!

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    Pretty D.

    Yum, I love Uroko Poke! I prefer this location over the Costa Mesa shop. The parking lot is big, so it's easy to find a space. Workers immediately greeted me when I entered the shop. At Uroko Poke, you can order sushi, handrolls, or their poke bowls. I always opt for the poke bowl, and customize it to my liking. I prefer to get my sauce on the side. The workers will answer your questions if you have any or need help ordering. I enjoyed going to this location because the worker hooked it up! She gave me big portions that I had to save my bowl for the next day. Also, Uroko Poke always has fresh ingredients. When I'm taking a bite of the food, it's flavorful and delicious. There's inside and out door seating. The service is friendly and fast. The food is delicious and fresh! I definitely recommend this Uroko Poke location. Whenever I'm craving poke, I'll make a stop here.

    2 scoops - Spicy tuna and tofu
    Vic V.

    I was craving poke and was glad that I stopped by Uroko Cafe. I had the Costa Mesa location bookmarked but didn't realize that there were other locations! I ordered two scoops of spicy tuna and tofu, the Uroko original sauce and 6 toppings. The ingredients were fresh and well-balanced; and I really enjoyed how my bowl came out! I also appreciated how the avocado was not an up-charge as a topping. The server was friendly and we received our bowls promptly. There is also plenty of seating inside to enjoy your customized creation. Will definitely be coming back for another poke bowl!

    3 scoops of protein (2 tuna 1 salmon) with white rice and spicy mayo sauce
    Angie P.

    been to the Costa Mesa location and now this one, always fresh poke and amazing customer service. I did notice this location has eel/unagi, I didn't notice that at Costa Mesa $17 for 3 scoops. avocado and crab meat are free. they asked if I wanted more sauce with my bowl, next time I'll put more outdoor seating and lots of parking

    Alliah G.

    I had left a bad review before, but I came back again and had a much better experience. The poke was fresh and made well this time, and everything tasted good. Service was better too, and overall it was a solid visit. Glad I gave it another chance.

    Poke bowl with brown rice and salmon, tuna, and albacore.
    Garvey S.

    This place is one of the best poke places I've ever been to! They really do have everything, from great portions, fair pricing, friendly workers, fresh fish, comfortable indoor OR outdoor seating, and abundant parking. I got the bowl with brown rice and 3 scoops of fish. Their scoops are very friendly and fair, which is something I pay attention to in places like this. What blew me away was that they offer crab meat, mango, or pineapple as toppings with NO extra cost! In a world where so many places charge you extra for those, this is probably the biggest reason why I'd love to come back and support Uroko Poke.

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    Yummmmmm! Definitely my fave poke place to this date! Always fresh and the topping are sooo soooo good

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    Ask the Community - Uroko Poke

    Do they still have/honor stamp cards?

    They track via your phone number electronically. No longer use papercards and don't think they honor old ones.. But does not hurt to ask.

    What kind of sides are there?

    Do you mean the toppings? avocado, seaweed salad, mango, beet, cucumber and white and green onion, Masago,… Read more

    What type of vegan meat do you offer?

    Vegan meat

    How many sides can I get as part of a poke bowl without any additional side cost?

    Hello Eric, You can choose 6 different sides. It would be additional cost if you order more then 6… Read more

    So I hear the miso soup isn't free anymore. Can anyone who's been there the past week confirm this? Today is 02/10/2020

    Unfortunately, it is not free anymore. :'(

    Do you offer gift cards?

    Hello Amandita, Yes! Uroko Café has Gift Cards available at our three locations.

    Does the Uroku sauce contain soy?

    no, but it can be added.

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    Gomen

    Gomen

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Great meal at Gomen on Thursday, 12-11-25. I enjoyed a Kakuni Deluxe with spinach noodles and an…read moreextra egg, with a side of kimchi. I also selected the "heavy" broth. Server Kevin explained it has a bit more fatty content and flavor. He was right. Kevin also answered my question, "How do I use the secondary bowl in the to-go packages." I had always removed it and simply dumped all leftovers into the large bowl. Kevin explained that the toppings go in the upper bowl and the broth goes in the bottom. This keeps the toppings from becoming soggy. I learned something new today! I've eaten here for years. The new owners seem to have found their game after a bit of a rocky start. I highly recommend Gomen for not only the outstanding food, but also for the great service like I received from Kevin.

    I've been going here for over 10 years. I've recommended many people. I noticed a difference in…read morethe flavor since the new ownership. But last night was the worst ever. The Tonkotsu miso ramen. They are clearly being cheap or taking shortcuts because the broth is more watered down than when they first took over the place. They are now adding more MSG because I got a huge migraine by the end of the night. The staff was super friendly as usual tho. I really hope they turn things around or they will continue to lose customers.

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    Tokyo Bites - Spicy Salmon Handroll - generously filled!

    Tokyo Bites

    4.6(43 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    My fiancé and I came here after church and the atmosphere was calm, which we liked…read more Highlight for me, and her was the spicy edamame. We killed it. Service was solid too, our server kept checking in on us but it wasn't too much. I got the chicken katsu combo plate, the chicken was crispy which I liked. My fiancé got the summer rolls, no complaints, and the salmon was fresh. Overall just a good experience, I'd come back.

    Visited on a Sunday shortly after it opened and ordered to-go. The restaurant is located at a…read moreplaza, so there is plenty of parking. The restaurant has a very casual atmosphere. There was only one server and what it appeared to be one person in the kitchen. I ordered: - Combo A (Chicken Teriyaki with a choice of Gyoza or Cali Roll): I replaced the rice with extra salad. The salad came with a neon pink dressing that was a bit sweet. The salad wasn't properly dried, unfortunately, as there was a pool of water at the bottom. Though some pieces of the chicken was a bit dry, the bed of cabbage underneath soaked up some of the juices and glaze, compensating for the lack of moisture. The Cali Roll was packed and a solid side to the meal. - Rainbow Roll: Though it had large cuts of fish, it unfortunately was not the freshest I've tasted, and also not very tightly rolled. - Crunch Philadelphia Roll: Though not as tightly rolled (it fell apart slightly when I tried picking up a piece), I appreciate that they didn't skimp on the cream cheese. My favorite sushi so far from the 3. The food was prepared quickly, and everything totaled about $42-45, which I thought was reasonable. They have a few minor things to improve upon, but I can see this being a place college students can get food to-go between classes or even shopping patrons dining at for a decent meal.

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    Crazy Rock'N Sushi

    Crazy Rock'N Sushi

    4.2(511 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    Free parking

    My wife saw the ad about Gomen Ramen restaurant on Instagram and we decided to go try some Ramen,…read moreshrimp fried rice, and something more but guess what? They are closed due to the sewer problem. Dissapointed! Then we found next door, called Crazy Rock'N sushi. My wife knew this place before but we never tried it yet. Tonight finally we got there. Vibes are young, dark lighting, trendy w open dining area in the middle, booth tables are on the wall. Most of customers are young. I got the menus and hard time to go over all together at a time. So many menus....appetizers, entrée, sushi, specialty rolls, sake list, and a lot more.... We had our fave menu all the time, got the same ones, 2 dragon rolls and 1 super Philly roll w hot Sake. We both said so good. The rice was perfect. Eel sauce was flavorful, thick, chunky, well balanced w fresh salmon and cream cheese. They gave us complementary corn soup in the beginning. Delicious! I got used to start miso soup first but typically corn soup is popular in Korea to give good appetite. The service was super fast, friendly. Price and quality both are great. I didn't know they had happy hour all day. We got 50% off for the 2nd roll. I didn't see any Japanese, korean staff including manager here. Seemed like korean ownership but no one was korean. Haha... We found a great sushi place again near our home. Definitely come again... My wife said, I wanted to try ice cream macarons but I was full. We will try other foods like Udon combo w tempura, Donburi, some macarons, and etc next time. Great vibes, great taste for sushi lovers. Loved happy hour.

    I found Crazy Rock'N Sushi by accident when I went to Gomen ramen restaurant for dinner…read more I saw so many advertising about this Sushi restaurant for a while but I didn't try before. Finally my hubby and I decided to try it out. First, the parking is big in the strip mall on Katella. Second, the vibe is trendy, young vibe w dark lighting, I felt different ambiance than typical Japanese sushi restaurants. Lots of customers are young people. That is why the restaurant has toy, doll vending machine at the entrance, very popular in Japan and Korea. For the menus, lots of choices for specialty rolls, Sushi, Donburi, Udon, appetizers, and all different entrées, and desserts including ice cream Macarons. Wow....so many even Sake list. Too many to go over...it takes time. I can't taste everything. Too many menus. Little confused on the first day. The servers are very friendly. The service was so fast even the dinner time was around 6. I really liked all including ambiance, price, quality, and service today. Happy Hour: all day, 2nd specialty roll is 50% off. My hubby liked here for the young, energetic, trendy vibe w quality of specialty rolls and friendly service. We had 2 Dragon rolls and 1 Super Philly roll. Sooooo good, perfect rice, perfect eel sauce, little smaller than other sushi places. We loved the flavors. Just great! We will definitely come back for the different menu. I want to try ice cream Macaron next time. I am from France....miss the desserts like macarons. Overall, we had a great dinner tonight.

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    Cafe Hiro - Seared "Hokkaido" Scallop Risotto

    Cafe Hiro

    4.0(1.4k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Mother's Day celebration is a perfect occasion to come back to Cafe Hiro. The Omakase is the best…read moreoption when we are all together. For the omakase we get a choice of three appetizers, two pasta dishes, chefs choice entree, chefs choice risotto, and a choice of dessert for each person. Doesn't sound like a lot, but it's truly enough and you get a variety of choices. This visit we went with beef tataki, salmon burrata, deep fried oysters, shrimp tempura salad, eggplant and mushrooms pasta, Uni pasta, scallops risotto, and the prime steak. Each dish is an 8/10 or better. I would gate keep this place if I could, but many who don't know that good Japanese Cuisine is not just limited to sushi. Cafe Hiro- Gochisōsamadeshita Arigatō Gosaimasu

    The scallop risotto at Cafe Hiro is one of those dishes you keep thinking about long after the last…read morebite. The scallops were perfectly seared...tender, buttery, and just the right amount of caramelized on the outside paired with a creamy risotto that was rich without feeling heavy. Every bite felt balanced and intentional, with flavors that complemented each other instead of competing. I have not had risotto like this elsewhere. That's why I keep coming back. Service is very good which I like. The ambiance feels like a cozy cafe. And the watermelon margarita? Easily one of the most refreshing drinks I've had in a while. Light, slightly sweet, and incredibly crisp it had that perfect fresh watermelon taste without being overly sugary. It paired so well with the richness of the risotto and made the whole meal feel elevated yet effortless. Overall, such a standout combo comforting, refreshing, and definitely worth going back for.

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    Tenori

    Tenori

    4.2(491 reviews)
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    I was hungry--but more snacky than full-on hungry. After wandering the hall a bit, I grabbed three…read moreonigiri (aka omusubi... but let's be honest, "rice triangles" sticks better in my brain). Whatever you call them, they were legit. Freshly made with perfectly steamed rice, stuffed with sweet or spicy tuna and other tasty meats, then wrapped in just the right amount of salty seaweed. Simple, clean, and dialed in. Chef's kiss. This place quietly serves seriously good food. Pro tip: get the fork-fallen scraps. Trust me...worth it.

    Tenori is the perfect place to visit if you're in a snack-y mood…read more One onigiri will run you around $4, but for $11, you can snag yourself a trio. It's quite a steal actually. I ordered the following: -spicy tuna: cooked mayo, spicy Kewpie mayo, bonito furikake -spicy salmon: broiled salmon, spicy kewpie mayo, bonito furikake -honey shrimp: tempura shrimp, honey lemon mayo sauce, bonito furikake Eating onigiri can feel laborious if there's much too much rice, but the filling to rice ratio here was phenomenal. You get a healthy amount of filling per bite. Both the spicy tuna and spicy salmon were very tasty. It reminded me of a tuna kimbap - just plain ole tuna with a bunch a mayo and maybe a hint of sugar. It was good, it was great. I liked it very much. The honey shrimp was a nice surprise. They envelope a meaty tempura-ed shrimp into an onigiri with mayo. It's tasty and different. I'd skip the poke for $9. It's dressed but there's not too much flavor otherwise. Tenori is a ten out of ten. Highly recommend stopping by for a snack.

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    Mitsuwa Marketplace

    Mitsuwa Marketplace

    3.2(155 reviews)
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    This Mitsuwa Marketplace opened this past November. I wished this market was here when I used to…read morelive in Cypress many years ago. I know that many other fellow Yelp members complain that this location is rather small but honestly, if they want to see a small Mitsuwa Market, they should visit the one in San Gabriel. That one is very small and has no food court. Anyways, my husband and I decided to visit this Mitsuwa Marketplace two Saturdays ago since we were out in Orange County. We wanted to pick up some groceries before heading back home to the San Gabriel Valley since this was kind of on the way home. In general, Mitsuwa typically seems to be more expensive than Tokyo Central (the Japanese market I frequent most often back home), often times $1-4 more for items. But that doesn't really bother me, as Mitsuwa sometimes will have different or more selection than Tokyo Central for certain items as well. I like to shop at both markets equally. We ended up purchasing a few items. After we finished paying for those groceries, we walked over to the food court to see what eateries and vendors are available. We ended up getting some onigiri at Omusubi Gonbei and decided to enjoy our rice balls here since there is such a large space of seating. Even though this market is smaller than some of their other locations, I would frequent this location if I still lived out here in Cypress.

    It was my first time visiting this location, and I usually go to the one in Costa Mesa. This one…read morefelt less crowded, which I appreciated, but it also had fewer food options. I ordered the karaage with curry. The food came out hot and fresh, which was a plus. The curry itself was pleasant, leaning a bit on the sweeter side. The karaage had a light batter and was fried nicely the chicken was juicy and paired well with the curry. Overall, while the food was enjoyable, I'd still prefer going to the Costa Mesa location because it offers more variety when it comes to food.

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    Omusubi Gonbei - Spicy Tuna, $2.70 prior to tax

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    3.5(33 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    This Omusubi Gonbei is located inside Mitsuwa's food court. After shopping at Mitsuwa, my husband…read moreand I decided to walk over to the food court, just to see what other food vendors are here (it makes me sad that this Mitsuwa was not here when I used to live in Cypress many years ago). After we walked right in front of Omusubi Gonbei, we both decided to get some onigiri. We were greeted by a smiling and friendly employee behind the counter when we approached this little eatery. We ended up purchasing: Spicy Tuna, $2.70 prior to tax- My husband decided to order this and really enjoyed it. I didn't have any because I am not much of a spicy eater. But my husband enjoyed it. Grilled Eel, $3.60 prior to tax- My husband and I split this one. I really liked the eel and also the sauce that was used on top of the eel. My husband also really liked this one. Fried Oyster, $3.60 prior to tax- I decided to order this one but it was topped with a spicy mayonnaise that I thought was a little too spicy for me (again, I am not a spicy eater). But the fried oyster itself was good. ---------------------------------- (Total= $10.67 after tax) Wait time for our items was pretty much non existent, since the girl helping us boxed up our items before I even had the chance to finish paying (I always struggle to pay via tap on the first try... I always seem to have the credit card somewhere else, instead of wherever the sensor is to pay for it...D'oh). This was a great snack for us since we had lunch 3 hours before (I had a light lunch of a tofu salad so the 1.5 onigiri that I had was perfect for me). I like that the onigiri was fresh and the filling. But there is a significant amount of rice and very little of the filling. But I still liked it regardless and would definitely come back to try the other flavors in the future.

    I definitely enjoyed the omusubi I have had from here if I compare it to the refrigerated ones…read moreavailable inside the Mitsuwa itself. But I must agree with other reviewers on certain aspects. The nori is very soft and chewy. It's not separated from the warm gohan itself. So if you're accustomed to onigiri with crisp nori, you will be disappointed. Depending on which kind of omusubi you're getting, I also agree that it may definitely feel like there's a lot more rice than the filling. I usually get the mentaiko, ebiten, and oyster musubis. I feel as though those are actually consistently good. The saltiness of the fillings really offsets the amount of rice included and makes it work. My other favorite flavors are takana and shiso. The two goes perfectly well with the karaage they sell separately. Another thing is that the rice itself is actually seasoned and not plain, which helps. Chashu and other fillings like eel has been a miss at this location. Same with their tuna and salmon offerings. I must admit I'm especially not a huge fan of their tuna offerings. It uses too much katsuobushi flavor in my opinion. I like mine more mayo forward. The service here can be a hit or a miss. It really depends on who is working there and what time/day of the week it is. Same goes with the availability of seatings. Parking is free but can be a hassle to find a close spot because of the proximity to the gym, superchargers, and other businesses.

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