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10 Best Spots to Get Your Poke Fix in Los Angeles

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Nov 29, 2019

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  • Wiki Poki
  • Sweetfin Poke
  • Wild Poke
  • Poke-Poke
  • A-Frame
  • Asanebo
  • Ohana Superette
  • Daichan
  • Poke Etc
  • Jus' Poke
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The trend of poke in Los Angeles has been on the swing since the 1970s. Almost all restaurants in Los Angeles serve this flavorsome dish either as the main course or as an appetizer. Some restaurants have created their own variety, and it is continuously growing all over the city. You can see the craze of poke popping all over Los Angeles. Restaurants that serve poke bowls are found crowded most of the time. The reason behind the popularity of the poke in Los Angeles can be the taste of the fresh ingredients and health benefits of the dish. The dish is delicious, healthy, and nutritious, all at the same time.

Couples of years ago poke was just a Hawaiian dish. But in two years it has gained so much popularity that has brought many poke restaurants in Los Angeles in 2019. This Hawaiian dish has become the new favorite among the food lovers because of the flexibility of the dish. Poke in Los Angeles 2019 is not made only in the traditional method, and rather it has emerged into many different varieties depending upon the taste of the seafood lovers. You will find traditional, old, and even a modern variety of Poke in Los Angeles. The freshly diced boneless raw fish acquire the taste of the seasoned herbs, spices, and oils mixed in it. The deliciousness of the poke depends on the freshness of the fish; fresher the fish, the dish will be more appetizing. You can choose the variety of fish for the base from salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, albacore, octopus and many more. Now there is no limitation in the flavor of the poke. You can try the newest poke flavor or stick to your favorite or authentic flavor. Poke has become comforting food for the people of Los Angles. Even tourists are enthusiastic about trying this Hawaiian dish made with fresh raw fish. Be ready to dig in the bowl of this awesome Hawaiian dish at some of the best Poke restaurants in Los Angeles.

10 Best Spots to Get Your Poke Fix in Los Angeles

Wiki Poki is serving the bowl of Poke in Los Angeles for centuries. It is located in Wilshire Center, Koreatown. They allow you to choose the base you like from white rice, brown rice, and mixed green and then build your own bowl of Poke by selecting sides. In one bowl you will get a base, 2 sides, and a bunch of other veggies. They also serve you extra topping of your choices like veggies, jalapeno, pineapple, and many more. The choice of sauce will make your dish spicy, mild or medium spicy. They serve a generous portion in one bowl. You will get a bowl of Poke for $10.50. If you want to have some extras like proteins, avocado, miso soup or Hawaiian chips, you can get it at an extra cost of $1.25 - $2. They also have a lot of beverage option available. Choose from available beverages or just enjoy your delicious Poke in Los Angeles with a cup of coffee or teas.

The ambiance of this place is amazing. You can sit there and enjoy your lunch in peace. Although the place has not a large space for seating, you can always grab your parcel of poke and carry it with you in your office.

Location: 3438 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, United States

Sweetfin works on their philosophy of "pole to bowl." This means sourcing highest-quality raw fish and serving it at a reasonable price. Sweetfin is famous for some of their lip-smacking signature bowls. There are 5 branches of Sweetfin across Los Angeles. Their poke bowl is famous all across Los Angeles because they use local produce of fish which gives a very different taste to the dish. Some of their famous signature bowls of Poke are Yuzu Salmon, Sriracha Tuna, Mango Albacore, Gochujang Salmon and many more. They also have plant-based and gluten-free options. Apart from their signature bowl, you can build your own bowl by choosing base, sauce, and toppings along with 4 add ons. The add ons has a lot of different options of herbs, spices, fruits, veggies, and crunchy items. If you do not want to have rice in your bowl, you can ask them to substitute it with kelp noodle salad. They make their bowl healthy and nutritious along with providing the best taste in the dish.

In their menu, you can see the ingredients used in the signature bowl of poke and then choose accordingly. Enjoy your bowl and then have some coconut water from Santa Monica. This restaurant does not offer you a place to sit and dine, so you need to grab your food and eat it somewhere else.

Location: 135 North Larchmont Blvd, 1146 Westwood Blvd, 8075 West 3rd Street, 735 West 7th Street, and 3112 Sunset Blvd

Wild Poke has brought the taste of authentic Hawaiian dish to Venice. Venice is crowded with many restaurants that offer poke, but Wild Poke is one of the best in the list. This place is considered perfect for lunch. They have their preset bowl combinations and build-your-own options. The build your own option provides a customized bowl of poke or wrap where you can choose the ingredients according to your taste-bud's liking. They have options to choose the number of proteins in your bowl at different prices. In preset bowl combination, they do not allow any kind of substitution. Some of the famous bowl combinations they offer are Big Tuna, California Bowl, Fire Cracker Bowl, Happie Veggie Bowl, and many more. The drizzle of creamy mayo and sauce makes the dish more delicious. They also have healthy low carbs option for the people who are health enthusiasts. You can combine your bowl of Poke with other appetizers or sides they offer. Apart from Poke in Los Angeles, they also have a wide variety of food options which you can try. The price range for poke bowl starts from $10.99 and can go up to $ 15.99. Even you can order it online and enjoy the food at your place.

Location: 413 E Huron St Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

Poke-Poke is serving delicious poke bowls in Venice since 2010. This counter has established itself on the Venice Beach and serves the best poke in Los Angeles. You can always see a long line around the little window counter and lots of tourist waiting for their turn to come. You will find the counter on the Muscle Beach. They have traditional poke options in the menu and "build your perfect bowl" option. While choosing ingredients for your bowl, you have to first choose the size of the bowl, then type of rice or no rice (Hawaiian style), then flavors and add ons. They have four different poke flavors for "build your perfect bowl" option which are original "OG" poke bowl, spicy poke bowl, wasabi poke bowl, and aloha poke bowl. They have a wide variety of options available for the add-ons like fresh ginger, kale, avocado, pickled seaweed salad, macadamia nuts, and many more. If you are not sure about what to add in your bowl, you can try one dish from their signature poke bowls. If you do not want meat in your bowl, then you can have a bowl full of greens and crispy veggies along with sauces and sesame seeds on the kale salad and brown rice for $10.

They provide delicious poke in Los Angeles at a very reasonable price. Their bowl starts from $7. Grab your bowl, find a place to sit near the beach, and enjoy the delicious food in the open sky. Here you can also take some Instagram worthy clicks.

Location: 1827 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291, United States

A-Frame came into the picture in 2015 when a chef has added “Hawaiian soul food” menu with Los Angeles influences. You can enjoy your morning breakfast and brunch at this place. Although dinner options are also great, they shut down some of the food options from the menu by this time. The restaurant space is kept modern in design that welcomes communal picnics and sharing. Nightly poke special is the most famous dish of this restaurant. If you visit this place regularly, then you can try this any other day, but you are a first-time visitor of this place then it is a must-try dish for you.

The ambiance of this place is really beautiful. You can visit this place with family and friends or just enjoy your meal alone by taking a seat near the big window. The staffs are well behaved and very friendly, they will even explain the details of the dish if you ask for it.

Location: 12565 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, United States

People reach out to Asanebo for a truly special high-end experience of Poke in Los Angeles. They are mostly famous for sushi, but if you are looking for a perfect bowl of poke then you have reached the right place. This place became famous in 1990 and continues to maintain the status of serving best quality poke in the town. The restaurant looks gorgeous and serves its dishes in the most beautiful way. Seafood at the Asanebo is delicious because it is always fresh. For your perfect poke bowl, you can choose from tuna, salmon, or octopus. The crispy topping of sesame seed and sauteed veggies makes this dish delectable. You will have lots of veggies in your bowl drizzled with a sauce of your choice. If you want your food to be spicier, you can ask them for the same. Normally they make it in mild and medium spicy flavor. Apart from the poke bowl, you can also try their daily specials, which is different every day. You can also try something from their high-quality Japanese food.

10 Best Spots to Get Your Poke Fix in Los Angeles

Location: 11941 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, United States

If you are looking for some good quality poke in Downtown in Los Angeles, then Ohana Superette is the right place. In 2015, Ohana Superette was relaunched by a famous chef as a popular dinner spot. This restaurant is a small Hawaiian grocery store that showcases a wide variety of poke in the all-day menu. They are known for their authentic Hawaiian poke. They offer three different sizes for the poke bowl with one, two and three proteins in the bowl. After selecting the size of the portion, you can choose the base from white heirloom rice, brown heirloom rice or olive oil kale. Then choose poke, two sides, and toppings. They have a wide variety of fresh poke to offer; some of them are ohana Shoyu tuna, Korean octopus, garlic chili prawns, spicy salmon, spicy ginger tofu, and many more. Wasabi peas, toasted sesame, avocado, furikake, and sweet pineapple are available as toppings. Topping of sweet pineapple and avocado are available are an extra cost. The delicious bowl of poke starts at $9, which serves enough food for one person.

You can also try their famous poke wraps. Poke goes with both hot and cold beverages so that you can choose any one of them according to your taste. You can also try some of their other Hawaiian food and snacks. They also have gluten-free and vegan options.

Location: 2852 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, United States

Daichan is a popular restaurant in the studio city for authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is very classy in look and offers a lovely seating space to enjoy your meal. The seating area is decorated with Chinese quotes on the banner, buddha statue, Asian antiques, dimly lit lanterns, and picture frames. The whole place has been designed to keep their culture alive among foreign nations, and it gives a sense of Japanese culture. Soon after entering, you feel the aroma of scented lights and sizzling food. The smell of the food will make you more hungry. Behind the main counter, they have an entire section dedicated for the delicious Japanese-style poke. From the displayed area, you can choose different ingredients to make your own customized bowl of poke. For poke, they have fresh tuna, salmon, snapper, albacore, yellowtail, scallop, toro and many more. These are mixed with rice, greens, veggies, oils, and pickles. The seasoning of crunchy sesame seeds makes it even more delicious. Pair these one-size bowls with some hot coffee or tea and enjoy your meal. You must also try one of the tofu dishes from their menu.

Daichan is one of the most famous spots for lunch and dinner in the studio city. The seating area is not big enough to accommodate too many people, so you might have to wait for 20-30 minutes on most of the nights.

10 Best Spots to Get Your Poke Fix in Los Angeles

location:11288 Ventura Blvd F, Studio City, CA 91604, United States

Poke etc. are known for their lip-smacking poke bowls and other Hawaiian dishes. The shop claims that they serve 100 pounds of fish every day. They offer four different kinds of Hawaiian poke; ahi poke, Mussell poke, salmon poke, and octopus poke. From their poke bowls, you can choose their signature poke bowl, poke salad bowl, salmon poke bowl or kimchee bowl. And if you want to create a bowl of own by selecting ingredients of your choice, they have the option available for you as well. To create your own bowl, choose two flavors of pokes with rice, and it will be added with a side of seaweed salad. Grab your meal with some kind of beverage they offer and enjoy it. The Hawaiian poke starts from $14.50 and the poke bowls start from $8.95. They win points for their dish because of simplicity and authenticity in the dish. Without any fancy topping or sides, they serve pre-marinated fish cubes onto warm rice with some sauces. The pre-marinated fish are kept in deli case to preserve the freshness.

They serve a generous amount of meal in one bowl. You can also order your favorite bowl of Poke in Los Angeles online and pick it up from the restaurant and enjoy it at your comfort. You can try several other non-vegetarian dishes which are delectable. Their combo plate is also worth a try. They have some of the great options for breakfast also. The decor of the place keeps the beachy environment alive inside the restaurant.

location: 916 E 8th St, National City, CA 91950, United States

If you are passing by the Redondo Beach in the lunch hour and you find the restaurant very crowded, it can only be the Jus' poke. Driving to the Redondo Beach to eat a bowl of poke from Jus' poke is totally worth it. They offer five different options of pre-marinated fish- all made with tuna. The original dish has a very strong flavor and aroma of sesame while the spicy one is creamy in texture. The buttery fish are kept in the translucent deli cases to keep the freshness intact and then served with hot rice and crispy onions. Pop up your bowl with spicy edamame, pickled cucumber or seaweed salad to add extra flavor in your seafood. Do not forget to order the classic scoop of green tea, pineapple, or coconut ice-cream.

The ambiance is not very much impressive as this is a small spot at the roadside. But the crowd will tell you how delectable their poke dish is.

Location: 501 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States

Walking on the streets of Los Angles and feeling hungry? You must visit one of these restaurants for Poke in Los Angeles that appear close to your location. Even if you have never tried this dish, go and try some to know why Poke is in the trend. Happy Poke eating!

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