Bill
A charming poke spot with lush greenery and a welcoming vibe. The ingredients felt fresh, but the fish portions were on the smaller side, and the flavors were a bit mild for my taste.
… moreTobias Müller
Best Poke Place ever! Kind of hidden but follow the good music and vibes to find all this:
+ The food is always fresh & it tastes as good as it looks
+ Great choice of fish
+ Great choice of self-made sauces
+ Great choice of toppings
+ Best Chicken you can get in the Northern Chicago suburbs
+ Fantastic atmosphere & concept (you feel like you are in Hawaii there )
+ They have recycling and biodegradable to-go boxes. I hope there will be reusable water cups in the future as well!
I love to sit outside in the summer with the music. All the people that work there are very nice. Would totally recommend this place to everyone!!
… moreKali Jankovich
Love this place. Good, fresh, full portions, and accommodates my shellfish allergy easily. Great atmosphere and always kind staff.
… moreAri Dye
Fantastic custom poke, with many options. Staff was knowledgeable about ingredients, dietary restrictions, and flavor profiles. I was easily able to find a dairy-free option for myself by talking with the server, and several other dietary restrictions are already listed on the menus. I also cannot emphasize enough how cool all the plants are.
… moreDylan Ivanov
Chic spot to get poke bowls with an extraordinary atmosphere. Workers are down-to-earth and create a welcoming environment in the establishment. Poke bowls lacked the heavy sauces that are often drizzled on top, making for a different but refreshing experience. All ingredients used were high quality and prices were fairly reasonable for the area.
… moreOlivia Lahr
DELICIOUS!!! Honestly some of the best poke I’ve ever had (I eat a ton). Very high quality fish / ingredients, amazing atmosphere, and super friendly staff! Been here 2x during my Chicago trip and wish I could take it back with my to TX. Highly recommend!
… moreCloe
Was VERY disappointed with this place as a poke lover (and Asian).. $18 for a bowl with 80% rice and maybe 7 pieces of salmon. There was so much ginger and onion, like they were trying to cover up the lack of fish (see photo). EVEN MORE OF AN ISSUE: ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR. The salmon had no fatty richness and the “sauces” I got ( or lack of) was astounding, I had to add my own sauce when I got home because it was so damn dry. Besides the overpriced bowl of rice, the service was bad too :/ Like others mentioned, rude workers that look like they don’t want to be there. Won’t be coming back here again.
… moreHoward H
8/16/19 – This was our first visit. Pono Ono is a great poke restaurant. We felt like we were back in Hawaii. I ordered the Citrus Salmon Signature Bowl (medium size) and it was fantastic. My wife had the Traditional Tuna Poke Sampler. Both were very fresh with a great crisp taste. That said, my wife preferred my Citrus Salmon better. We highly recommend Pono Ono. The staff was friendly and offered up suggestions when asked about the menu choices. We will definitely return the next time we’re in town.
… moreTravellerkayas
The food was absolutely delicious and I really loved the presentation and the speed of delivery. I ordered the Shashimi style bowl with salmon and with avocado toppings. It’s one of their best sellers and I can vouch for that after tasting it.
… moreBela Le
Good sized portions for really fresh fish! I highly recommend the build your own bowl – Pono Ono has many sides to add.
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