Absolutely divine. This place was recommended to us by two locals. I love the process of how you create your own bowl from rice to proteins to toppings to sauces. Everything was fresh and delicious. There was also outdoor seating set up which was a plus. I would absolutely visit this place again and recommended as well.
me Kara urokoGreat place, decent prices. Love the variety of fish they have. I got white rice as a base, 5 scoops. Their uroko house sauce is delicious. Would definitely recommend coming here for new and expert poki eaters. If youre not a fan of fish, they also have tofu subs as well. This place also sells milk teas. For my canned soda, 5 scoops of fish, and, bag of chips came around less than $20. Would definately come again and recommend my friends to enjoy this establishment.
Great little afternoon lunch spot we found. The poke was fresh and tge place was clean.
Ive heard great things about this place so I wanted to try it. Its a really cute place and I love the vibe. I love the options they had available- even shrimp tempura (sadly its just one piece though). The toppings were great as well. You can get free avocado which is awesome, but it is a bit pricier than other poke places that Ive been to, so you get what you pay for.The fish tasted very fresh and thats what I loved about it. My only gripe is that I wish the sauce was more flavorful. I usually get the original and spicy mayo at every place but I think because it was just ponzu, it wasnt as wow to me.Honestly I would still probably come back! I love the plating and would love to try other items on the menu!
This is a great place. Just writing down what distinguishes it from other places. No extra charge for seaweed, avocado, or masago. They have some unique choices: steamed broccoli as a base, octopus as a protein, lime, cilantro. The price is right and the quality great. Will have to come back for healthy meal.
Liked this place. Tried their volcano bowl and it was pretty good. The staff was friendly and the space was clean. It was lunchtime, but wasnt overly busy.
I recently moved around the area and was searching for a new poke place! I love this place!! Is delicious! I highly recommend this place it will be my new go to poke spot!
Love this place. I didnt know how good I had it until I tried a different poke place haha This place is BY FAR better than any other place Ive tried. Good price GREAT quality!
Best poke place around. I live in Fullerton but whenever we are in Costa Mesa we make it a point to stop and get poke here. They have so many good toppings and for my wife even have gluten-free options. Would definitely recommend it for anybody whos looking for some good poke.
Nice poke bowl shop offering lots of possible combinations. We were staying at the Hilton across the street so Uroko Cafe was a convenient stop for a quick bite. You can order online for pick-up if you dont want to wait in line to order; they also have tables set up outside if you want to eat there.
Never had poke before and frankly, never had raw fish either. So why did I eat here? To be honest, Im not sure either. Something beckoned me to try a poke bowl and I am glad I did! The ahi tuna was great and the bowl was very filling. The uroko sauce tastes amazing. For somebody who was too scared to eat raw fish, this was an excellent introduction to sushi for me. Would eat here again!Please open a location in Ridgecrest.
Best poké in Orange County. I always drive the 20 minutes to come here over any place closer to me.
My first time going the was pretty good, I ordered a pokébowl with takoyaki and it was some of the best Ive ever had looking forward to going there again next time I get the chance. But would still recommend Uroko Cafe if youre in the area.
Overall this place is a great deal. The food is good quality, the price is fair, and the workers provide good service. There was ONE time one of the employees started skimping on the servings, but otherwise a solid poke spot.
Good price, really good quality and flavor!
This place is on the pricier side I ordered a large poke bowl and it came out to $15. also when I was choosing toppings it was either edamame or corn I couldnt choose both even though I had opted out of crab meat and other fresh toppings they wouldnt let me get corn they said that was an extra price. customer service was not the best when I left I told the young girl thank you but she was too busy on her phone that she didnt respond
This place is great. I only got a three scoop portion size of protein and that was very sufficient. There was a decent line when we arrived but it went by quickly. The service is good and quick. The place is clean and plays really chill music. I love spicy food and they made a mix for me that was both tasty and flavorful. Will come back again.
The poke bowl was wicked good and the portion and toppings was generous. Fish was fresh and wonderful. Terrific toppings and sauce options. Jalapenos had some heat, which is always nice. Great service. Outdoor seating with shade in the parking lot was above and beyond during covid.Free slabs of tuna and soda when we visited. That was a nice bonus, especially since they carry some unique soda flavors and tea.Japanese grocery store is next door, which is nice to check out too.
Best and biggest poke 👌 😜 ever
Great place for poke! Staff is very helpful and friendly 🙂
Shame on you guys for not supporting customer loyalty. My sister went all the time here to get food for her firm nearby. She collected 20 stamps = 2 free meals. Sometimes Id meet her here during her lunch break. With covid we stopped going here. Came back today and they dont accept the stamps anymore. Theres no fine print or expiration date on the cards. The manager said the cards are five years old which is impossible because my sister hasnt even been at the firm for 5 years. They said they could only give us $10 off...clearly my sister is a repeat customer with TWENTY stamps, they could not even honor it? That’s a minimum of $200 of a customer’s money if it’s just the smallest bowl per stamp. We wont be coming back and when the firm opens again, they wont be getting their business either.
Personal is nice and poke is awesome!
Food choices are great and fresh
I just want to shoutout Uroku for Serving us fresh food. We eat there about once a month in Costa mesa. As a Sushi lover its a great substitute for the high cost of fish these days. The employees are always really fast and kind. I just overall love this place. Anything bowl you get is going to be a tasty experience.
Great value! Authentic Japanese owned business..
Love this place. Great selection of fresh fish.
Overview: Uroko cafe is honestly my go to poke spot during lunch! The portions are HUMONGOUS for the price you pay in my opinion, but only when you go to the actual restaurant. I noticed for any delivery apps, such as doordash or postmates, they do charge a little bit more. But I work close by so it is not a problem for me. Usually during peak hours, there is a bit of a line, but never anything bad. They have a variety of toppings and sauces that really compliment the fresh fish! And let me tell you, they fill your plate to the brim! The restaurant is also very group friendly and pretty aesthetic for a poke joint! Really recommend this spot if you are craving poke and in the south coast metro area.
1st time at Uroko...awesome Poke bowl.
The food is great and the crew are very friendly. I forgot to take a picture of the food because im already starving.lol
This place is a gem if you enjoy poke. Pricing is very reasonable at 8.50 for 2 scoops of protein, $10 for 3 scoops, or $12 for 5 scoops. These prices are including tax! Additionally, they offer complimentary imitation crabmeat and avocado or seaweed salad. Many other places charge extra for those. Presentation is nice as the food is served in a metal tray. There are a good variety of fish choices (protein) and other included toppings. Im interested in trying their milk teas on a future visit.
Hands down the best poke bowls, and I make it a point to try every poke place around me.. By far my fave
Really good food at a reasonable price. Been there a few times and will keep going back. If you like Poki, you should go definitely try this place.
Well, after a few years of taking everyone I know here and ordering food for my company, I will be taking my business somewhere else. I collected over 20 reward stamps and today I went to redeem them. The cashier told me they would not honor the stamps because they switched over to an online rewards system over a year ago. That doesnt mean much to me since COVID put everything on shut down. There are a lot of places I havent gone to in over a year. The cashier offered to call her manager, but the manager said they would only take $10 off my current purchase. That doesn’t even cover the value of one complete reward card. The manager said that was the best they could do given the stamps “were over 5 years old.” There is no fine print on the rewards card on when to redeem by. Otherwise, I would’ve redeemed the earlier cards first. I’ve collected a few full stamp cards over the years. I would order company lunches on Uroko when they were on Doordash/Postmates and even continued to order pick-up when they were no longer on those delivery platforms. Ive brought a lot of people and orders to Uroko and I will take that elsewhere.
Fulfilling bowl, delicious raw fish with flavorful sauces!A fresh iced milk tea/green tea adds more yuminess!Yummy in my tummy!😋👏🏼👍🏼They have & much more:Bowls = 2, 3, 5 scoopsSushi Rolls= Crunchyroll, spicy tuna, and Cali.Handrolls = spicy tuna, crunchy, spicy salmon, Cali.Appetizers= Takoyaki, Japanese fries, gyoza, calamariVariety of Milk teas & Green teas bobaBeersYou can also order on Postmates, GrubHub, Door dash, Uber eats, & phone ordersUroko Cafe locations in Costa Mesa & Cypress, CAYou can follow them @urokocafe @urokocafecypress ---> IG & FB & Yelp
Delicious poke bowl and takoyaki. The takoyaki was tasty although smaller than Im used to. I recommend this place if you want a good poke bowl that will fill you up better than some other places. 😁
Delicious and friendly only wish they had burritos
Good food!
They give a good amount of really good poke for a reasonably good price.
Best poke bowls in Southern California. Their sauce seem to be better. Actually all of their ingredients seem to be better.
Always a nice experience. Fast, friendly accurate service. I really like this concept of food, healthy and good at the same time
Probably the best poke spot around
Good poke. They are generous with the helpings and they run specials that they advertise in the windows. Today they were offering free miso soup and a free extra helping of avocado. Good sized interior, but really loud music. Could use better organization with the condiments and plastic utensils. Overall tasty and fresh in good quantity.
First time at Uroko. Loved their poke!!👍😉
My #1 fav poke ever
So delicious! Kind of pricey, but for a splurge meal Id go here every time.
Not only tasty, but also filling. Tako yaki smaller than hoped for although delicious
This poke place has great options - salmon, yellowtail, albacore, etc. spicy crabmeat, seaweed salad or avocado, masago. Salad is usually more fresh and less wilted than other places.
We live in Huntington Beach and when were wanting poke we make the short freeway trek to Uroko for what we think is the best poke in Orange County. Theyve changed up the menu recently (I think?) but its still awesome. Always fresh, choice of proteins are great. We usually go for the spicy stuff - proteins and sauces. Great choices of toppings, huge portion at a decent price; will continue to come here for our poke fix.
I’m not sure what they put in their poke bowls, but I’ve tried many of these poke bowl places. Uroko is hands down my favorite. I crave their poke bowls until I can visit again.
Love this place. Eat here often. Reasonable price for all the fresh food. You can customize your bowl exactly how you like it. Fast service.
My first poke bowl experience...oh my! It was amazing! 3 protein bowl was 2 meals for me. Cant wait to go back!
Great place for fresh quick food. Limited menu with stellar quality makes for an easy choice. Ability to combine few core fish with multiple sauces and sides means each meal can be slightly different while still sticking to the same concept. Clean place with fast moving lines and friendly service. Will definitely visit again when I am in the area. Parking can be limited during peak hours
Excellent build your own poke. I like brown rice, spicy crab, spicy tuna, fresh salmon, no onions nor cucumbers nor crispy onions, yes to edamame, green onion, garlic. Then I choose the house sauce and sesame sauce, not spicy mayo.
Love this place. Really good quality poke, good quantity, and all for a pretty good price. I am a little disappointed at the pricing changes they made. The prices went up a bit but I believe more is included in that price now too. Overall still a good deal foe some really good food.
Uroko Cafe always has fast service. Its my favorite poke bowl place in OC. Theres lots of options to choose from and I enjoy that its a quick stop if Im in a rush.
2 years ago Uroko was a shining beacon of poke in the area, now there are Poke places on almost every corner but Uroko is keeping pace.A bit too much heat on mine (requested moderate) but still very fresh and very good. Outdoor seating in this small strip of restaurants makes it easy to enjoy what you want if friends want to try any of the 6 or so other restaurants in the building.
Try poke salmon or any food good taste nice service BEAUTIFUL Mexican young ladies nice guy too.
For me, Uroko Cafe is a real stand-out in a sea of poke places (sorry for the pun).Their fish is consistently of high-quality and the sauces are very tasty! Just down the street from South Coast Plaza, so its a good place to eat after shopping.
Build your own poke bowl
Not good - mango green, seaweed salad not fresh and wasn’t good smell (they charge extra for seaweed). No additional souses. Could be better. Never buy poke again here.
This place its very nice and helpful its one of my few favorite places to eat
Pleasant healthy meal for a reasonable price. I had the medium bowl with 3 proteins for $12. It may literally come with three pieces of protein, but the bowl is large enough to satisfy hunger even with the amount of veggies I had in the bowl (free of charge). Enjoy!
For me, Uroko Cafe is a real stand-out in a sea of poke places (sorry for the pun).Their fish is consistently of high-quality and the sauces are very tasty! Just down the street from South Coast Plaza, so its a good place to eat after shopping.
Great place to go for lunch! Ive gone during my lunch hour when I worked in Newport Beach and Ive always had plenty of time to order and eat. The lines can be long at times, but the staff are always fast and nice. Definitely recommend this place!
I literally come here almost everyday on my lunch break at work. The VALUE is amazing. For how big of a poke bowl you get it’s definitely worth it compared to the other poke places in this area. The staff are friendly and they are always busy. It’s a good sign!I’ve never gotten sick or anything from their food so their fish must be pretty good quality! Super delicious and the portion is amazing!Keep up the great work! I’m hooked!
The food is tasty. Though the volume of fish served is scary from an environmental perspective. Perhaps not the time or place for that so I will tell you that...It is a busy lunch stop for local businesses but dont let the long line fool you these guys know how to serve up good food fast.If you enjoy customized poke then youre in for a treat.
Great portion sizes. Spicy salmon is awesome. Only place that has Spicy Crab meat as well
This spot constantly delivers. They have fresh food for reasonable prices, there no long wait even when they are full.
Great lunch area to eat poke! One of the good poke places around. Their fish is good/fresh and if youre a toppings kinda gal/guy then this is the poke place for you!! Price is reasonable : Small $8 for 2 proteins, Medium $10 for 3 proteins, Large $12 for 5 proteins. They have a miso soup dispenser near the soda machines too. I would definitely come back if I was working in the area again!
Good price, fish and toppings always seem fresh. Sometimes they put too much sauce on the fish, but its generally okay. Seaweed salad is extra, but they do have a good variety of other toppings. Staff is super friendly and takeout is really easy and convenient. They also recently got one of those hipster soda fountains if thats your thing.
By far my favorite poke place in the area! The prices are great, the fish is very fresh, and the flavors are really well balanced. Your dollar really stretches here with the amount of toppings you can choose from and the portion size.
Maybe it was just the guy making my bowl, but every single scoop he took he would pour half of it back into the container, even if it was already level. When I pay $12 for a bowl I would expect that a scoop would actually mean a scoop, and not like 5 pieces of edamame. Good food, but worth the price? Not so sure
Very reliable and tasty. If you are in a hurry, it is usually quick to get your order and take it to-go.