I frickin’ love poke bowls.
Any form of raw fish is actually very welcome. I had my very first poke bowl perhaps a year back when I found out about one of the OG poke bowl places, and the rest was history. I mean, if you’re going to be paying $6 for Kopitiam food in the CBD, might as well double that for a poke bowl, no? 😛
We’ve put together this comprehensive list of poke places sorted by price for your reference (and also mine), because this means I will be having poke bowls for dayssssss! (My wallet says ouch, but my soul says yes!)
| Avg. price of poke bowl per person ($) | No. of outlets | Area (based on nearest MRT station) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13 and below | |||
| Makai Poke | $10 | 1 | Tanjong Pagar |
| Salmon Samurai | $11 | 2 | Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar |
| Sweetfish Poke | $12 | 1 | City Hall |
| Unkai Japanese Cuisine | $12 | 1 | Dakota |
| $14 and above | |||
| Poke Lulu | $15 | 1 | Novena |
| Poke Doke | $15 | 1 | Promenade |
| Loloku Poke Bar And Deli | $16 | 1 | Outram Park |
| Ohana Poke | $16 | 1 | Expo |
| A Poke Theory | $16 | 1 | Telok Ayer |
| Alter Ego | $16 | 1 | Esplanade |
| Rollie Ollie | $16 | 2 | Promenade, Buona Vista |
| Aloha Poke | $16 | 8 | Telok Ayer, Raffles Place, Downtown, City Hall, Bugis, Orchard, Jurong East |
| Ola Beach Club | $20 | 1 | Sentosa |
| Dapper Coffee | $20 | 1 | Telok Ayer |
| Tanuki Raw | $21 | 2 | Orchard, Bugis/Bras Basah |
| Kinki Restaurant and Bar | $23 | 1 | Raffles Place |
More affordable options ($13 and below):
Makai Poke
Image credit: Tanjong Pagar Centre
Located at B1 of Tanjong Pagar Centre, Makai Poke offers takeaways for healthy and delicious poke bowls, perfect for a quick pop-in during a busy day at work.
Sweetfish Poke
Capitol Piazza 13 Stamford Rd, #B2-30, Singapore 178905 | Open daily, 11.30am – 8pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $12
Image credit: sethlui.com
SweetFish prides itself in making poke bowls that are affordable and available to the masses.
Hungry portion: $9, Starving portion: $14
- Must try: Sweet Yuzu Cream, Salmon
Salmon Samurai (previously known as Shinkansen)
2 outlets in the CBD
10 Collyer Quay, B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre Singapore 049315 | Open daily: 11am-10.30pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $11
Image credit: Burpple
The first thing that catches my eye is how affordable it is (a poke bowl for $9.90 is honestly pretty rare!) If you’re in the mood for something less raw, they have torched and braised salmon options in bowls and rolls too.
- Additional toppings such as an onsen egg ($1), half an avocado ($1.50), or ebiko ($1).
Unkai Japanese Cuisine
39 Old Airport Rd, #01-88 | Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm, Sat: 4pm-10pm. Closed on Fridays
Avg. price: $12
Image credit: Alexisjetsets on Instagram
This one doesn’t serve poke bowl per se, but we just had to add it to the list of affordable seafood & sashimi that is sure to sate your craving for sashimi without breaking the bank. Unkai can be found at the Old Airport Road Hawker Center and prides itself for its sashimi, fresh oysters and scallops.
- Must try: Sake sashimi, 5 slices for $6
If you’re in the mood to splurge ($15 and above):
Loloku Poke Bar And Deli
Keong Saik 1, #01-05, The Working Capitol Building, 089109 | Mon-Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.00pm – 9.00pm, Sat & Sun: Closed
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: Burpple
What sets them apart from other poke bowl outlets? Their Hamachi option on top of the usual salmon and tuna. Hamachi is sushi-grade yellowtail fish which comes in several marinades for your choosing.
Regular size: $12.50, Build your own: $16+
- Must try: Ono Hamachi Bowl
Premium toppings: Additional $1-$4
- Must try: Seasoned Jelly Fish
Make your own hamachi bowl regular $14 large $16 with add-ons at about $2 each
Ohana Poke
5 Changi Business Park Central #01-20 Changi City Point, 486038 | Open daily: 11am-9pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: Ohana Poke Website
Ola Beach Club
Ola Beach Club is located at 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005 | Open Mon – Fri, 10am-10pm, Sat &= Sun, 9am-10pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $20
Image credit: Ola Beach Club Website
What better way to enjoy your poke bowl than to have it by the beach?! Ola Beach Club offers you great grub on the shores of Sentosa.
Kinki Restaurant + Bar
70 Collyer Quay #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323 | Mon-Fri: 12–3PM, 6–11PM, Closed on Sundays
Avg. price per poke bowl: $18
Image credit: Kinki Restaurant Website
Tanuki Raw
181 Orchard Road, 04-01 Orchard Central, 238896 | Open Daily: 11:30AM–10:30PM
Avg. price per poke bowl: $18
Image credit: Tanuki Raw Wesbite
If I’m not mistaken, Tanuki Raw was one of the first few restaurants who brought about the concept of complete, balanced bowls. Not forgetting the onsen egg that is just the right consistency to mix everything in together. Yum.
Alter Ego
#01-13D, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, 039802 | Mon-Fri: 12pm-11pm, Sat & Sun: 11am-11pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: Alter Ego Website
Termed as A Poke Theory’s evil twin, Alter Ego embraces the ‘dark side’. Amongst a variety of other dishes, their poke bowls come in two types, customisable and pre-fixed of five ideal flavour combinations. You’ll be spoiled for choice with their list of very unique flavours.
Regular, $16
- Must try: The Original Poke Shaker
Weekday Set Lunch from $11.90 and up, other times $17
- Wasabi Yuzu Dragon ($13.90)
Aloha Poke
8 locations islandwide
Marina Bay Link Mall 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-46, S(018984) | Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 8pm, Closed on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: danielfooddiary.com
There are three standard sizes of Poke bowls – the Lil’ Swell ($11.90) that comes with 1 scoop of 75g Poke, Standard Nalu ($15.90) with 2 scoops of 150g Poke and Big Kahuna ($19.90) with 3 scoops of 225g Poke. What entices people is the mouth-watering display of poke flavours at their shop fronts. It’s sure to lure you in!
A Poke Theory
4 locations mostly in the CBD
27 Boon Tat St, Singapore 069623 | Weekdays: 11am – 8pm, Saturdays: 11am – 4pm, Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: Burpple user Dex Neo
A Poke Theory is Halal certified and a great place to chill!
Poke Doke
Millenia Walk 9 Raffles Boulevard, Millenia Walk #01-95, 039596 | Everyday: 11am – 8.30pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $15
Image credit: Poke Doke Facebook Page
Poke Doke offers a variety of poke and add-ons to choose from so picky eaters can mix and match their bowls to their liking.
Regular size: $12.50
- Must try: Wasabi Salmon poke
Premium toppings: Additional $1.50
- Must try: Seasoned Jelly Fish
Rollie Ollie
4 outlets islandwide
3 Temasek Boulevard North Wing, #01-K42 Singapore 038983 | Monday – Sunday : 11:30am – 10:00pm, Last Order: 9:30pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $16
Image credit: Burpple user Pink Flamingo
Rollie Ollie is a crowd favourite for its non-pretentious setting and variety of bowl or roll.
Poke Lulu
United Square, #01-K13 308591, 101 Thomson Rd, Singapore 307591 | Open daily, 11:30am – 8:30pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $15
Image credit: Poke Lulu Facebook Page
What’s special here? Poke Lulu has a condiments and sides mini-bar that includes a range of sauces and…kimchi! Yes, you heard right. It seemed like an odd mix at first, but I caught myself going back for a second helping of kimchi.
Dapper Coffee
73 Amoy Street, Second Floor (Above Alati Restaurant) | Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm | Opening Hours Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm
Avg. price per poke bowl: $20
Image credit: Dapper Coffee | Facebook
We’re unclear if Dapper Coffee has since switched up its menu and is no longer selling poke bowls, but it has been getting rather decent reviews so far!
PSA! Poke places that have shut their doors for good:
Pololi – Permanently Closed
Alakai – Permanently Closed
The Poke Shack – Closed
Katto – Permanently Closed
