Indulged in a Large Bowl (5 scoops) priced at $15.99, this poke spot stands out as one of the best deals in Orange County. A true gem, it delivers top-notch QUALITY poke at a reasonable cost, and the portion sizes are even more impressive.While I typically stick to SALMON at poke places, the allure of trying their SCALLOP and the inclusion of avocado (usually an additional charge elsewhere) piqued my interest.To my delight, the fish surpassed expectations with its deliciousness, great quality, and a remarkably fresh taste. Notably, the cuts of poke and portions here are significantly larger than those at other establishments, making it undeniably worth the price. The standout BOOTEA RICE, infused with green tea, cilantro, and garlic, offers a uniquely flavorful base that enhances the overall experience.Upon the worker's suggestion, I opted for both the I Lava You and The OG house sauces, and they indeed provided the perfect spice kick and savory essence to elevate my bowl.Without a doubt, I'll be returning to what is now my favorite poke spot in Orange County. Excitingly, their menu extends beyond traditional offerings, including sushirritos, a tempting option I'll be sure to explore on my next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bootea Rice, Sashimi
Max Tran
Indulged in a Large Bowl (5 scoops) priced at $15.99, this poke spot stands out as one of the best deals in Orange County. A true gem, it delivers top-notch QUALITY poke at a reasonable cost, and the portion sizes are even more impressive.While I typically stick to SALMON at poke places, the allure of trying their SCALLOP and the inclusion of avocado (usually an additional charge elsewhere) piqued my interest.To my delight, the fish surpassed expectations with its deliciousness, great quality, and a remarkably fresh taste. Notably, the cuts of poke and portions here are significantly larger than those at other establishments, making it undeniably worth the price. The standout BOOTEA RICE, infused with green tea, cilantro, and garlic, offers a uniquely flavorful base that enhances the overall experience.Upon the worker's suggestion, I opted for both the I Lava You and The OG house sauces, and they indeed provided the perfect spice kick and savory essence to elevate my bowl.Without a doubt, I'll be returning to what is now my favorite poke spot in Orange County. Excitingly, their menu extends beyond traditional offerings, including sushirritos, a tempting option I'll be sure to explore on my next visit!
I forgot an ingredient, nice enough to give it on the side.
Jimmy Men
Usually my go to if I'm craving a light lunch before going into work. You're able to build your own personalized bowl and the portion size is pretty hefty. I would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor
I usually post pictures when I write reviews but I ate all the food before I even got a chance. I loved the amount of rice options they have; along with the sauces as well. They’re not as expensive as I thought they were going to be. They’re about the same as any other poke spot. I really liked my food here and the service was super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bootea Rice
Mari R.
The food was good, but the one girl staff server was so mean and was rushing me there was no line. It was busy at all and she was rushing me. Don't come if your a new customer she will rush you.
Keely N.
DON'T go here! went here on 10/18. our cashier was named alison. there were two girls working and we got hair in our food. disgusting. it wasn't any of our hair because we had just opened it and there was a piece of hair. for an expensive bowl of $16 finding hair in it is absolutely crazy. please don't go here. you can get your moneys worth else where for cheaper and they won't have hair in their bowls! also, my sister had clicked "print" receipt and the cashier just turned around and started talking to her friend and ignored my sister until she asked for the receipt. how unprofessional! pay attention next time. do better low-key poke.... this is my second chance giving this place a try and this was the last straw.
Jeffery S.
This is my favorite poke place and I wish there was a location closer to home. I usually get the large bowl with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and salmon belly. I like that they offer a wider variety of fish and their sauces taste much bette than other places I have been to. They also ask how much sauce you would like which is a plus. They did not have any seating inside the restaurant when I went and I am not sure if they plan having seating anytime soon. I am not sure if this place get busy but you can always order online to skip the line.
Gabe Casillas
I arrived to order out at 4:30pm. Online the restaurant says it's supposedly open until 8:00pm. They were closed already with a sharpie written piece of paper ? stating they are closed. What is the deal, keep track of your business online and help your customers not waste their time. Seriously not cool.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Emily J.
The portions are good, and the fish tasted fresh. The bootea rice didn't really taste like tea. I wasn't a big fan of the shoyu the way sauce even though it's the most popular. The OG sauce was better imo.
Craving poke & stumbled upon this place because of the high rating. It was meh. Firstly, service wasn't great. There was a girl & a guy helping us, the girl was pleasant but the guy was rushing us through the whole order and it was uncomfortable. We were the only ones in the entire place, so it's not like there was a line or a need to hurry. Secondly, you can't see the meat. I never like this about a poke place - I want to see if it looks fresh prior to getting it in my bowl. Thirdly, limited toppings. Most poke places have lots more vegetables to choose from, the low key poke joint just doesn't have a large selection in comparison to other poke places. Overall, it was meh. I would not return and likely try somewhere else instead.
Jacey H.
The quality is always top notch, in fact I have stopped going to my regular place to come here instead. The portions are bigger, the quality is better, and I always get my poke to-go anyways so dining in isn't a big deal to me. They are one of the few places, maybe even the only, to serve yellowtail belly poke. YUM and you should definitely try it, just make sure to ask if they have it because sometimes they don't.
Anya H.
Large Bowl (5 scoops) for $15.99. One of the best poke deals in OC. This spot is truly a gem for QUALITY poke at a good price and even better portion.I always go with SALMON at poke places, but I had to try their SCALLOP and of course avocado since most places usually charge extra for avocado.To my pleasant surprise, the fish is so delicious. Great quality, and tastes very fresh. An honorable mention is that their cuts of poke / portions are HUGE compared to other places. Definitely worth the price. AND the BOOTEA RICE is a must-try. Green tea infused with cilantro and garlic, such a unique base option and packed with the right savory flavors.The worker recommended the I Lava You and The OG house sauces. I went with both, and they added just the right spice kick and savory essence to my bowl.Definitely coming back, to my now-favorite poke spot in OC. They also offer sushirritos and I'll for sure be trying that my next visit! :-)
Thao L.
I really had to fight myself on leaving a review because I honestly wanted to gatekeep this spot... but I'm trying to be a better person this year. You're welcome We've been coming here at least a couple of times a month for the last 2 years (braving that chaotic parking lot) and the biggest reason for that is the hula rice - do not miss out on this!! More highlights:- The fish itself is also really fresh and amazing- Their sauces go so well together so don't be afraid to mix and match- As much as I am a Hot Cheeto girly, I've never added the hot cheeto dust as a topping -- I may do that soonI've been coming to this shopping center since I was a wee bébé with my family and it's so exciting and nostalgic for me to keep coming back and watching this strip mall evolve (especially after Brodard left) to house such delicious restaurants!If you're a poké lover like me and you happen to be in the area, definitely check this place out! I'll have to come back to this review and add pictures because I *always* forget to take one before inhaling my bowl (it's that good).
NoFilterJP
The poke is good here but the price is somewhat expensive. If the price was a few dollars cheaper ... This would be a really good poke place
Indulged in a Large Bowl (5 scoops) priced at $15.99, this poke spot stands out as one of the best deals in Orange County. A true gem, it delivers top-notch QUALITY poke at a reasonable cost, and the portion sizes are even more impressive.While I typically stick to SALMON at poke places, the allure of trying their SCALLOP and the inclusion of avocado (usually an additional charge elsewhere) piqued my interest.To my delight, the fish surpassed expectations with its deliciousness, great quality, and a remarkably fresh taste. Notably, the cuts of poke and portions here are significantly larger than those at other establishments, making it undeniably worth the price. The standout BOOTEA RICE, infused with green tea, cilantro, and garlic, offers a uniquely flavorful base that enhances the overall experience.Upon the worker's suggestion, I opted for both the I Lava You and The OG house sauces, and they indeed provided the perfect spice kick and savory essence to elevate my bowl.Without a doubt, I'll be returning to what is now my favorite poke spot in Orange County. Excitingly, their menu extends beyond traditional offerings, including sushirritos, a tempting option I'll be sure to explore on my next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bootea Rice, Sashimi
Indulged in a Large Bowl (5 scoops) priced at $15.99, this poke spot stands out as one of the best deals in Orange County. A true gem, it delivers top-notch QUALITY poke at a reasonable cost, and the portion sizes are even more impressive.While I typically stick to SALMON at poke places, the allure of trying their SCALLOP and the inclusion of avocado (usually an additional charge elsewhere) piqued my interest.To my delight, the fish surpassed expectations with its deliciousness, great quality, and a remarkably fresh taste. Notably, the cuts of poke and portions here are significantly larger than those at other establishments, making it undeniably worth the price. The standout BOOTEA RICE, infused with green tea, cilantro, and garlic, offers a uniquely flavorful base that enhances the overall experience.Upon the worker's suggestion, I opted for both the I Lava You and The OG house sauces, and they indeed provided the perfect spice kick and savory essence to elevate my bowl.Without a doubt, I'll be returning to what is now my favorite poke spot in Orange County. Excitingly, their menu extends beyond traditional offerings, including sushirritos, a tempting option I'll be sure to explore on my next visit!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Seaweed Salad, Bootea Rice, Sashimi
I forgot an ingredient, nice enough to give it on the side.
Usually my go to if I'm craving a light lunch before going into work. You're able to build your own personalized bowl and the portion size is pretty hefty. I would definitely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually post pictures when I write reviews but I ate all the food before I even got a chance. I loved the amount of rice options they have; along with the sauces as well. They’re not as expensive as I thought they were going to be. They’re about the same as any other poke spot. I really liked my food here and the service was super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bootea Rice
The food was good, but the one girl staff server was so mean and was rushing me there was no line. It was busy at all and she was rushing me. Don't come if your a new customer she will rush you.
DON'T go here! went here on 10/18. our cashier was named alison. there were two girls working and we got hair in our food. disgusting. it wasn't any of our hair because we had just opened it and there was a piece of hair. for an expensive bowl of $16 finding hair in it is absolutely crazy. please don't go here. you can get your moneys worth else where for cheaper and they won't have hair in their bowls! also, my sister had clicked "print" receipt and the cashier just turned around and started talking to her friend and ignored my sister until she asked for the receipt. how unprofessional! pay attention next time. do better low-key poke.... this is my second chance giving this place a try and this was the last straw.
This is my favorite poke place and I wish there was a location closer to home. I usually get the large bowl with spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and salmon belly. I like that they offer a wider variety of fish and their sauces taste much bette than other places I have been to. They also ask how much sauce you would like which is a plus. They did not have any seating inside the restaurant when I went and I am not sure if they plan having seating anytime soon. I am not sure if this place get busy but you can always order online to skip the line.
I arrived to order out at 4:30pm. Online the restaurant says it's supposedly open until 8:00pm. They were closed already with a sharpie written piece of paper ? stating they are closed. What is the deal, keep track of your business online and help your customers not waste their time. Seriously not cool.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
The portions are good, and the fish tasted fresh. The bootea rice didn't really taste like tea. I wasn't a big fan of the shoyu the way sauce even though it's the most popular. The OG sauce was better imo.
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Craving poke & stumbled upon this place because of the high rating. It was meh. Firstly, service wasn't great. There was a girl & a guy helping us, the girl was pleasant but the guy was rushing us through the whole order and it was uncomfortable. We were the only ones in the entire place, so it's not like there was a line or a need to hurry. Secondly, you can't see the meat. I never like this about a poke place - I want to see if it looks fresh prior to getting it in my bowl. Thirdly, limited toppings. Most poke places have lots more vegetables to choose from, the low key poke joint just doesn't have a large selection in comparison to other poke places. Overall, it was meh. I would not return and likely try somewhere else instead.
The quality is always top notch, in fact I have stopped going to my regular place to come here instead. The portions are bigger, the quality is better, and I always get my poke to-go anyways so dining in isn't a big deal to me. They are one of the few places, maybe even the only, to serve yellowtail belly poke. YUM and you should definitely try it, just make sure to ask if they have it because sometimes they don't.
Large Bowl (5 scoops) for $15.99. One of the best poke deals in OC. This spot is truly a gem for QUALITY poke at a good price and even better portion.I always go with SALMON at poke places, but I had to try their SCALLOP and of course avocado since most places usually charge extra for avocado.To my pleasant surprise, the fish is so delicious. Great quality, and tastes very fresh. An honorable mention is that their cuts of poke / portions are HUGE compared to other places. Definitely worth the price. AND the BOOTEA RICE is a must-try. Green tea infused with cilantro and garlic, such a unique base option and packed with the right savory flavors.The worker recommended the I Lava You and The OG house sauces. I went with both, and they added just the right spice kick and savory essence to my bowl.Definitely coming back, to my now-favorite poke spot in OC. They also offer sushirritos and I'll for sure be trying that my next visit! :-)
I really had to fight myself on leaving a review because I honestly wanted to gatekeep this spot... but I'm trying to be a better person this year. You're welcome We've been coming here at least a couple of times a month for the last 2 years (braving that chaotic parking lot) and the biggest reason for that is the hula rice - do not miss out on this!! More highlights:- The fish itself is also really fresh and amazing- Their sauces go so well together so don't be afraid to mix and match- As much as I am a Hot Cheeto girly, I've never added the hot cheeto dust as a topping -- I may do that soonI've been coming to this shopping center since I was a wee bébé with my family and it's so exciting and nostalgic for me to keep coming back and watching this strip mall evolve (especially after Brodard left) to house such delicious restaurants!If you're a poké lover like me and you happen to be in the area, definitely check this place out! I'll have to come back to this review and add pictures because I *always* forget to take one before inhaling my bowl (it's that good).
The poke is good here but the price is somewhat expensive. If the price was a few dollars cheaper ... This would be a really good poke place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5