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Where to Eat Poke in London

It might come as a surprise to those from developed countries, but poke isn鈥檛 easily accessible as a meal in many parts of the world. Visiting major cities, like London, gives many the opportunity to try this fusion cuisine for themselves.

Poke originated in Hawaii. The word itself actually just means 鈥渃ube of fish鈥� and was used to refer to scraps that were left behind on fishing boats. It merged with Japanese cuisine and became the raw fish and rice bowls that we enjoy today.

Here鈥檚 where to eat poke in London.

Island Pok茅 Soho in London

If you鈥檙e ever in doubt about where to find a specific cuisine, you can usually count on Soho to have it. Not only is it one of the trendiest restaurant hubs in London, it鈥檚 also great for nightlife, shopping and guided walking tours.

Island Poke is just off of Regent Street, which is the main shopping strip.

Island Poke is the most reasonably priced poke you鈥檒l find in London. The ingredients are always fresh, the flavors are superb and the service can鈥檛 be faulted. The success of this spot recently allowed them to open their second location in Canary Wharf.

I usually have an issue with poke portions in London, I find many places to cut corners when scooping proteins in particular. Island Poke are generous all round, I wasn鈥檛 able to finish the bowl. Five stars!

Island Pok茅 Soho in London – by Island Pok茅 Soho –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Sunday 鈥�听 11am to 9pm

ADDRESS: 8 Kingly St, Soho, London W1B 5PQ, UK

METRO STATION: Piccadilly Circus Station

Black Roe in London

If you leave Island Poke and cross over Regent Street heading west, you鈥檒l find yourself in Mayfair. Black Roe is in Mayfair, just off Regent Street as well.

Black Roe is not a poke house but rather a Japanese eatery. It鈥檚 modern Asian cuisine, and it鈥檚 not cheap but it is delicious.

The menu is comprised of traditional Japanese dishes, sushi, poke and tasting plates. Their tasting plates can be ordered as vegetarian or meat-filled; vegan adjustments can be made where necessary.

They have a few poke bowls on their menu with different fresh fish options. The bowls are beautiful, almost too good to eat. You鈥檒l find them all over Instagram if you look this restaurant up!

Black Roe in London – By Black Roe –

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Saturday 鈥�听 12pm to 3pm // 6pm to 11pm

ADDRESS: 4 Mill St, Mayfair, London W1S 2AX, UK

METRO STATION: Piccadilly Circus Station

Honi Poke in London

If you鈥檙e a fan of Ahi Tuna then you鈥檒l want to make Honi your go-to for poke in London.

Honi is a faster version of poke, great as a grab-and-go meal between guided walking tours or a quick bite before a show at the Palace Theatre situated just around the corner.

They have a set menu with bowl options, or you can build your own from the base up. What customers love about Honi is that they allow half & half bases, instead of forcing you to pick a full potion of sushi rice, brown rice, quinoa or greens.

Honi Poke in London – by Honi Poke –

Their house sushi bowl is currently one of the most frequently ordered items for Uber Eats in this area.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Sunday 鈥�听 11am to 10:30pm

ADDRESS: 82 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3SP, UK

METRO STATION: Tottenham Court Road

Pol煤 Pok茅 in London

Shoreditch is another neighborhood in London where you can find practically any cuisine. I spend a lot of time here, and I have a love/hate relationship with Pol煤 Poke.

Their bowl portions can be inconsistent; it depends very much on who serves you that particular day. You can tell the staff have been briefed to save fish and be very careful with over portioning, and some take it very seriously. 拢3 is also a little steep to double up your protein, in my opinion.

Pol煤 Poke – by Pol煤 Poke –

That being said, the food is always delicious and of impeccable freshness. And I will continue to support Pol煤 Poke as they are an environmentally friendly establishment as well. Bring your own bowl or container and you鈥檒l get a discount on your purchase, every time.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Friday 鈥�听 8am to 5:30pm

ADDRESS: 117 Worship St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 2BA, UK

METRO STATION: Shoreditch High Street

Lords of Pok茅 in London

Good old poke in good old Paddington. This borough on the Thames sits just next to Bayswater, which is a short walk through to Hyde Park.

If you need a romantic date idea while in London, skip dining in at Lords of Poke and get your bowls to go instead. Take them through to the park and enjoy a picnic on the grass.

Lords of Pok茅 in London – by Lords of Pok茅 –

You might get another opportunity to eat Lords of Poke while roaming through London. They have a food truck that they move through the city, serving fresh bowls until they run out of stock for the day.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Friday 鈥�听 8am to 6pm

ADDRESS: 1, 2 Kingdom St, London W2 6BD, UK

METRO STATION: Royal Oak

Tombo in London

The Natural History Museum of London is situated in South Kensington, and is free to enter and enjoy. Yes, free things to do in London include many, many museums!

Tombo is right across the street from the museums ice rink (unfortunately this section requires payment). It鈥檚 a godsend of a Japanese eatery with multiple menus that will have you in awe.

Tombo in London – by Tombo –

They do a poke bar, a match bar, a soup bar and a Japanese entree menu offering curries and noodles. A fabulous spot to dine when not everyone in the group is in the mood for a poke bowl.听

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO Sunday 鈥�听 11:30am to 9:30pm

ADDRESS: 29 Thurloe Pl, South Kensington, London SW7 2HQ, UK

METRO STATION: Gloucester Road