Pono Ono Poke

Name: Pono Ono Poke
Address: 1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, Evanston, IL, 60201.0, US
Telephone: +1 847-859-6390
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Essential

4.6(412 reviews)

Evanston, IL

Open·11AM-9PM

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About

Pono Ono Poke — one of Evanston's strongest poke spots. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. Nothing here has been watered down. Kelsey Carmichael: "Incredible food (fish always tastes soo fresh and is high quality), fantastic service, and amazing aesthetic"

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

4.6

✨Ambiance

5.0

💬Sentiment

4.6

Howard H

273 reviews

08/19/2019 02:16:07

“I ordered the Citrus Salmon Signature Bowl (medium size) and it was fantastic”

Posted on Google

Highlights

CozyOld SchoolQuick BiteTakeout StrongNeighborhood Institution

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Authentic flavorsFresh, quality ingredientsWarm, welcoming staff

Some noted

Ordered the medium-sized citrus salmon poke with brown rice.
— Hayley Hu

Food has gone way downhill. No seasoning, no flavor, dry. There is a miniscule amount of sauce on the fish and that's it.
— Jess None

I've been coming here for around 5 years so it breaks my heart to do this. But this place is nothing what it once was.
— Martin Flanagan

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Location

1630 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

What 412+ diners say about Pono Ono Poke

Review by PP23 PierceProductions23 (PP23)

“Fresh fast nice service, be back soon.”

PP23 PierceProductions23 (PP23)

Nov 2025

“Love the plants, great tasting food.”

Love the plants, great tasting food. Friendly staff... what more can you ask for? :)

Karen Durtka

Sep 2025

“Good sized portions for really fresh fish.”

Good sized portions for really fresh fish! I highly recommend the build your own bowl - Pono Ono has many sides to add.

Bela Le

Apr 2025

“great space to dine in as well as grab and go.”

great space to dine in as well as grab and go! ingredients are fresh and good portions for value.

Sharon Lin

Oct 2024

“Hands down best poke in Chicago area; fish was very nice and fresh, staff was very friendly, will def come back again!”

Lynette Dang

Jul 2024

“Incredible food (fish always tastes soo fresh and is high quality), fantastic service, and amazing aesthetic.”

Incredible food (fish always tastes soo fresh and is high quality), fantastic service, and amazing aesthetic. Great spot for take out or to dine in. I cannot say enough good things.

Kelsey Carmichael

Feb 2024

“The food was absolutely delicious and I really loved the presentation and the speed of delivery.”

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.

Travellerkayas

Jan 2024

“Set in a laid-back oasis, savor the freshest fish, generous portions, and a medley of toppings.”

Set in a laid-back oasis, savor the freshest fish, generous portions, and a medley of toppings. With a friendly and relaxed staff, a touch of natural ambiance, and a soothing atmosphere, Pono Ono is the perfect spot for poke lovers seeking a blissful and satisfying meal!

Tanapon Ruthaiwanichkul

Jun 2023

“Cute poke spot with fresh ingredients and a super nice staff to match the vibe.”

Cute poke spot with fresh ingredients and a super nice staff to match the vibe. Make your own poke bowl is really easy - I feel like you can never go wrong.

Forrest Nation

Apr 2023

“DELICIOUS!!! Honestly some of the best poke I’ve ever had (I eat a ton). Very high quality fish /...”

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!

Olivia Lahr

Mar 2023

“Wonderful bowls for a nice price, there is a non strict dress code, encouraging Havaiian shirts.”

Wonderful bowls for a nice price, there is a non strict dress code, encouraging Havaiian shirts. Also bowl constructor is a fine touch on top.

Vsevolod Suschevskiy

Jul 2022

“I grew up in Hawaii and have tried other poke places and this place nails it.”

I grew up in Hawaii and have tried other poke places and this place nails it! The people, the poke, the plants, the whole experience is true to the Aloha spirit. I don't eat out often, but when I do, I go here :)