This is the best poke in Scottsdale, hands down. We live in LA but travel to Scottsdale often. We eat poke in LA twice a week and to date Scottsdale has not had a decent option in our opinion. We tried this place right when it opened and.. wow!! What a surprise. I can honestly say it's better than our favorite poke spots here in LA. I'm looking forward to our next trip to AZ so we can come back.
What's different: Concept. Split plan with a fast casual side to grab a poke bowl and go or eat in. Other side has a full bar. I've never seen this before but we loved it. How cool to have an elevated poke experience with a real plate, silverware and some cocktails. Brilliant.
What's yummy: OMG the lobster. It's a bit pricy but WORTH IT. The champagne sauce is straight up crack. The spicy tuna is to die for and the rice is perfectly sticky. My husband had yellowtail and salmon and went crazy. Their sauce menu is better than any poke place I've been. The crab was great. Everything was great. Haven't tried the octopus yet. Dying to go back for that.
What's cool: the atmosphere. Vibey and sexy on one side, friendly, accessible and convenient on the other. Run in for lunch and grab a bowl to go or hang out and have drinks on a Friday night. Love this.
What's bad: there is no koi poke in LA. That's it. I have nothing negative to say. This place is bomb.
**Also, Koi management: please hurry up and get the Hawaiian shaved ice going! That's going to be awesome!