Poke San

Fresh ingredients and quick service - nice outdoor patio seating. They seemed to have less variety of ingredients compared to other poke places but otherwise no complaints! Love the salmon build your own poke bowls.

Guys….okay, we all know there are several options when it comes to poke bowls in Chicago. I’ve tried many of the well-known ones and most are okay. But THIS ONE….wow. Just wow. Everything from top to bottom is just executed exceptionally well and dare I say “flawlessly”. 1. (and most importantly) The quality and freshness of the fish is unmatched. Do people fish for salmon, tuna, and shrimp off of Navy Pier? Cause it tastes THAT fresh. 2. Each bowl is so well crafted, and you can really tell the chef/owners put so much thought and care into each creation. My first visit to this place I had the Aloha bowl. My visit today I had the Chicago bowl. Both phenomenal. 3. Every ingredient compliments each other so well. There’s so much depth in the textures and layers of flavors. Every bite is a rollercoaster adventure. There’s spicy. There’s sweet. There’s salty. There’s UMAMI. And there is love. From the crunchy onions, to the soft and chewy shiitake, the subtle spice from the sauce– GUYS! What are you waiting for?? Get down to Poke San. Oh you thought I was done!? 4. Think again! The service is TOP NOTCH. I’ve only been here twice but both times, with different employees, I was greeted with a big smile and a desire to help me and make my bowl with craftsmanship and heart. Just watch them when they make it! They really care! (Not common these days!) 5. The atmosphere is very cool. They did a great job decorating it and giving it a warm cozy feel. 6. BANG FOR YOUR BUCK. Expect to pay poke bowl prices but the unexpected is the AMOUNT of food you get. Most places charge you $14 and I’m still hungry afterwards. This one charges the same but I am more than satisfied by the end of it! So much great value for what you pay! My wallet and my belly are grateful. 7. What are you still doing reading this review? GET DOWN TO POKE SAN AND BLESS YOUR TASTEBUDS.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very fresh and full of flavor . I had the Aloha Bowl and it did not disappoint. Portion size was great and seriously very fresh ingredients. I really enjoyed the kimichi.

In town traveling and noticed this place right down the street from where we are saying. Passed by several times and decided to give it a try… what a great decision that was! I’ve had many poke bowls in many different cities and this was easily my favorite. Everything was fresh and the service was outstanding. The manager made it a point to strike up a conversation with us while our food was being made. She was so friendly! We would absolutely stop here again for both the food and the friendly service.

I was in the River North area recently and was looking for something relatively quick to eat and something more on the lighter/fresher side when I passed Poke San on N. Wells. I popped in and immediately loved the fun bright kitschy decor especially the neon signs and painted cans to look like boba. Once I a passed through and made my way to the ordering counter I was met with a pleasant array of fraud fish and toppings and greeted by the lovely staff who took my order. I did a build your own bowl with three proteins - baked salmon, tuna, and shrimp and sushi rice for my base! I then picked a ton of toppings! My bowl was packed full of fresh goodness. I noticed toppings I also hadn’t seen at other poke spots like sweet potato and kimchi among others. There are also so many delicious sauces to choose from. Additionally I appreciated the designated gluten free ingredients as it made building my bowl much easier. The bowl was huge, fresh, delicious, and filling and all for $14.95. I also tried one of their cloud milk teas, the sunrise which I believe was strawberry and mango. I loved my experience and my only disappointment is that I don’t live closer. I’m not near downtown or river north often but I know where I’ll grab a bite to eat next time I find myself in the area.

Cute poke place in river north! I tried their built your own poke bowl. They have a couple of starters and vegan option too! They have an option of in house made drinks. I tried the Sunrise drink, kinda like a milk tea and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend getting that drink!

such a pleasant surprise. i went on a whim because i was craving poke. their ingredients (especially the fish!) tasted so fresh, and the regular bowl with 3 scoops of protein was enormous. my only complaint is seaweed costing extra in the bowl, but the portion size made up for it. i was starving and i could still barely finish the bowl. poke san will definitely be my go-to spot for a quick bite in the area moving forward

Nice portions for the price and the wasabi mayo is delicious!! Really cute interior, though most of the seating is for groups of two excluding two window benches with four stools each, so might not be best for a big group.

This is probably one of my favorite poke bowls ever! Although I only eat shrimp/chicken proteins so I dont have much to comment on the salmon/tuna proteins. The bowl is super fresh and all the ingredients felt very clean and healthy. I love how they have pre-set options and also Build your own bowls. The most interesting topping for me was the mashed sweet potato! Ive never seen that before in poke and thought it was an interesting addition. Service was great!! The workers there were attentive and had our bowls made quickly. They also were just friendly in general and I felt welcomed in the store. I also like how the store has seating against the window and also quieter booths for smaller parties.

Stopped by Poke San and tried the Aloha Bowl and a Hokkaido milk tea and both were excellent. The bowl was super fresh and had a great balance of flavors and textures. Everything tasted really delicious and well put together. The Hokkaido milk tea was creamy and just the right amount of sweet, a perfect pairing with the bowl. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, and the space has a cute, relaxed vibe that makes you want to hang out for a bit. It was my first time here, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more. Great spot for a quick, flavorful meal.

Came to Chicago for work and was searching boba teas on yelp. I'm downtown by the river and it was a 16 min walk. I love walking here in Chicago so the walk was nice. Got there and the staff didn't say anything but was to the side making orders. I feel like they were just letting you be. There is a self check out. They did answer some questions and made the drink pretty fast. The place is really cute inside as well. This cloud drink was really good. Can't explain it, but I've never had a drink like it. It was like a cream. Really delicious! They do have many many drink options and the food looks really good. I had dinner reservations so I didn't try the food. I will definitely come back !

I ordered a pick-up from Poké San and walked in 20 minutes later--my order was ready right on time! The interior is super cool, with a Chipotle-style poke bowl bar where you can customize your bowl, plus a juice bar up front. There's plenty of seating if you want to eat there, both indoors and outdoors. I went with 5 scoops of protein, which I'd recommend if you're really hungry--it was the perfect portion. My bowl had veggies, sushi rice, spicy tuna, double spicy salmon, regular salmon, and spicy shrimp, topped with spicy mayo and poke sauce. The combination was spot on! For my first poke bowl in Chicago, I have to say this is as good as it gets in the Midwest. I'll definitely be coming back next time I want quick Poke and would highly recommend getting a side of spicy mayo for extra dipping!

My poke bowl was so good that I ate it too fast and gave myself a stomach ache. It's a great takeout option for when you're in need of something special for the day. They make the portions huge too! I just wish they added more actual fish instead of rice and veggies. -AT

The poke bowls were a good value for money and so many different types of bowls and combinations to choose from! Also loved the drinks - the strawberry matcha especially.

It's hard to comment on the Poke Bowl in Chicago as I'm not familiar with the local's expectations. The fish was fresh. The service was good. There's no spicy aioli sauce? Frankly, the Poke Bowl we have in Cupertino, CA, has a better variety of fish options and condiments.

Very Good poke place. Fish was excellent ( super fresh ) and I enjoyed most of the toppings ( including the marinated shiitake mushroom which you don't typically find at other poke places). In addition to poke they have a hug cafe drink menu including coffees, cloud drinks , smoothies and milk teas. Recommend if in the area looking for a healthy option .

I stumbled upon this restaurant while in River North and it was SO good that I had to leave a review. First off, the bowl is deceptively bigger than it looks and you get a great bang for your buck for $15. The service was excellent and the ingredients tasted so fresh. I will definitely be back!

Ordered deliver from this location. The reviews were great, but I found this to be really lackluster. My rice wasn't appropriately seasoned like sushi rice and was overcooked w/ crispy pieces. Portion size was okay, but won't be frequenting.

Cute poke place in river north! I tried their built your own poke bowl. They have a couple of starters and vegan option too! They have an option of in house made drinks. I tried the Sunrise drink, kinda like a milk tea and it was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend getting that drink! Quick with your order!

I was so excited to see another Poke place open up in Chicago, let alone River North, and this place didn't disappoint! I got the small bowl and strawberry matcha- both were great. It's a little walk from the beach too and a perfect stop to pick up from before!

My go to poke spot- large portions as well. Delivery comes quick and when you stop in the workers are really nice! Also have boba tea and drinks which is convenient just to make one stop. Only recommendation is I wish when you ordered on door dash you could do half greens and half rice!

Food: great bowl options, good and fresh. Teas are really food Service: nice crew Ambiance: messy are in back makes you wonder if they are moving out. Also, they need to stop using fabuloso cleaning supplies. The smell of the cleaning supplies mixed with the fish is rough. You can smell it on the street when passing by....worse when you go in.

New poke spot in town!!! Great selection of choices and all of the ingredients are fresh. Reasonable pricing for the portion served. Make sure to try out the sushi rice! It's hard to find a poke spot that serves traditional sushi rice, so it's amazing to see Sushi San has sushi rice instead of just ordinary rice. The drink menu is phenomenal, lots of choices! The drinks we ordered were all amazing! The interior design was cute, unique, and extraordinary! All staffs were very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a great spot to hit up for a quick meal (very convenient and quick place to snag a meal).

Loved it! I like how you get to pick up to 3 different proteins. Even after mixing my bowl, I didn't feel like the protein disappeared -- something I've felt at other Poke spots. I appreciated the alternative milk options available. Mostly bar seating is available, with only three booths (can only fit 2 people) open. We wanted something fast, and this was perfect.

I recently moved from the South and was excited to find food that could match what I was used to--but Poke San blew me away. For the price, the portions are incredibly generous (enough for two meals!) and the quality is top-notch. The salmon is bright, fresh, and absolutely delicious--definitely puts the overpriced, not-so-fresh poke I've had in the South to shame. Highly recommend!

Wow.. Poke San hit the spot! We're enjoyed the taste of river north and ended up stopping here for poke. I had the Aloha poke. It's really fresh, colorful, large portions and vegetables. Love it. 2 girls behind the counter are helpful.

YUM! We live in the neighborhood and loved this place when it used to be Real Good. We're so excited to finally have a restaurant back in this location! I tried the Hawaiian bowl, friends got the build your own. It was so good- surpassed all of our expectations! Authentic, fresh, tasty poke. Loved the spicy tuna and spicy salmon. Fresh ingredients, great fish, and so many options. Staff was so sweet and we love what they've done with the space inside. Have already been back. This will be a great addition to the neighborhood for summer lunches and pool days! They offer takeout, along with some other teas and specialty beverages. Highly recommend!

I was in the River North area recently and was looking for something relatively quick to eat and something more on the lighter/fresher side when I passed Poke San on N. Wells. I popped in and immediately loved the fun bright kitschy decor especially the neon signs and painted cans to look like boba. Once I a passed through and made my way to the ordering counter I was met with a pleasant array of fraud fish and toppings and greeted by the lovely staff who took my order. I did a build your own bowl with three proteins - baked salmon, tuna, and shrimp and sushi rice for my base! I then picked a ton of toppings! My bowl was packed full of fresh goodness. I noticed toppings I also hadn't seen at other poke spots like sweet potato and kimchi among others. There are also so many delicious sauces to choose from. Additionally I appreciated the designated gluten free ingredients as it made building my bowl much easier. The bowl was huge, fresh, delicious, and filling and all for $14.95. I also tried one of their cloud milk teas, the sunrise which I believe was strawberry and mango. I loved my experience and my only disappointment is that I don't live closer. I'm not near downtown or river north often but I know where I'll grab a bite to eat next time I find myself in the area.

Very good poke! My go to spot. Everything is always super fresh and I don't know where they get their avocados but they are always perfectly ripe! Staff is super kind and friendly. Highly recommend!

Yummy and fresh! Such a great selection of ingredients for poke bowls! I had the Laguna and LOVED it! A definite must go!

Love this hidden gem and the customer service is outstanding. Some of the best poke in Chicago

Very delicious nice atmosphere! The sevice is really by ood and everything is super clean and nice!

Nice to have a healthy and yummy option by my office! I got the Chicago bowl and it really exceeded my expectations. Fast, high quality, and large portion of the price considering how expensive places around her are usually.

Really delicious food! Wanted to try and see what they had since it was right next to my hotel. The neighborhood around wasn't really pleasant but I can't blame the restaurant for that.

Milk tea: Fire Poke bowl: super fresh and did not skimp on the protein scoops Workers: Friendly and helpful Vibe: immaculate Best Poké experience I've had in Chicago. I'll be back

Frozen food that they microwave nothing looked like the photos they provided. Frozen bow buns

Everything is priced very well and the Thai iced coffee has to be the best one i've had. The chicken gyoza is also very good. Everyone was kind and the menu drink is very extensive.

I have been multiple times and every time I go the staff is so nice and the food is always good!The location is excellent as well! Will definitely continue to enjoy their food and drinks!!!

Amazing bowls and even after putting in the wrong order, they were able to accommodate.

After moving from San Francisco to Chicago I struggled to find good quality poke like I had at home. This is my favorite poke spot in Chicago, such great quality fish and the service is wonderful as well. My favorite is the aloha bowl. They give you a good portion for $15. Highly highly recommend!!

Best Poke spot hands down!! The ambiance here is so much fun and the owner is so incredibly nice! The Poke flavors are incredible too :)

Poke bowls are so good and filling! Love how they have decorated the restaurant and the staff was so friendly. Especially love mixing the poke sauce with spicy mayo. So many good options for mixing and toppings too!

Super fresh ingredients and a very full portion. Very friendly service and a great vibe.

Very good! We had the poke san and aloha bowls. Also had a taro boba tea that was very good! Will be going back! It's small, but has a decent amount of seating considering. Service was quick, no wait

Great service and fresh ingredients! I ordered a custom bowl and it was super easy to select what I want

Great experience, easy to use, and meets expectations. Would recommend to others. Loved the place and was a really great restaurant to bring friends

Great people and a great spot for some fresh poke! The people who work hear are super friendly and I definitely want to see them succeed.

I placed an order for pickup - the food was ready quick and everything was fresh and delicious! I'd definitely come back here. Price was good too.

Fantastic food and really quick, friendly service - drinks are a fun treat for a summer day

The food was great!! I know they don't open until May 1 so figured I would drop a suggestion. They have a nicely laid out menu and to order your own bowl they have you write on a piece of paper and check off what you want to order. They only had 2 workers and on a Thursday during lunch (noon) I would say if you had 4 working it would have been totally fine. Also, if you just have people point to what they want in the bowl it could go faster. Hoping they can figure those kinks out because otherwise I would bet the place will thrive!