Best Poke in Charlotte. Parking is easy! There are spots in the garage and on the back side of the business park. So easy to go to the light in in then go around the building to the building. Staff is super knowledgeable, welcoming and accommodating. Price is in line with normal poke and all the ingredients are super fresh. Had a wonderful conversation with the manager and owner of the restaurant while dining in. The manager has some great ideas for new ingredients and mixing up the bowls! This will be my go to spot. RUN DONT WALK HERE.
When I ventured into the wild, untamed culinary savannah of Charlotte, NC, little did I know I'd stumble upon a poke paradise that would make my taste buds sing louder than a karaoke night at a sushi bar. Enter Koibito Poke in the bustling South Park neighborhood, a place where the poke bowls are so fresh, you'd swear the fish just leapt out of the ocean and into your bowl with a joyous splash. Our saga begins with a Herculean catering order for 120 ravenous souls, orchestrated by the legendary Adam of Koibito Poke. Adam, a maestro of the poke bar, delivered not just food, but an experience so delightful, even the most stoic of office accountants found themselves doing a little happy dance. The setup was a masterpiece rivaling the Sistine Chapel, if Michelangelo had been into culinary arts and had a thing for flying fish eggs. The spread of proteins was a sight to behold: tuna that whispered sweet nothings of the ocean, salmon that shimmered with the promise of omega-3 joy, and a krab mix that made you question all prior life crab choices. But the pièce de résistance? A build-your-own poke bar that made every attendee feel like a Michelin-star chef. With white rice fluffier than the clouds in heaven, spring mix that made you want to frolic through fields, and toppings that sparkled with the promise of gastronomic ecstasy. Flying fish eggs (masago) that popped with joy, jalapeños that danced the salsa, and pineapples that brought a touch of tropical bliss. Not to mention the crispy onions and cucumber salad that added a crunch louder than a rock concert. The array of sauces was like a trip around the world in 80 dips: citrus ponzu that zinged, teriyaki sauce that hugged your soul, and a house soy sauce that whispered secret umami truths. And let's not forget the dietary accommodations—gluten-free, vegetarian, and fish-free options that ensured no one was left behind on this flavor expedition. It was a unifying moment of culinary harmony, a poke utopia that brought together carnivores, herbivores, and everyone in between. So, if you find yourself wandering the streets of Charlotte with a hunger that only a mountain of poke can satisfy, make your way to Koibito Poke. Say hi to Adam and his team, the unsung heroes of poke perfection. I'll be back soon!