Poke It Up – Japanese
Poke It Up transports diners to a sun-drenched island getaway, where vibrant bowls like the Signature Ocean Feast and Hawaii Green overflow with the freshest treasures of the sea and crisp, tropical accents. Every bite offers a playful harmony of textures, from the velvety richness of unagi to the satisfying crackle of crunch-style toppings, all perfectly balanced by the sweet, pillowy warmth of traditional baked wheat cakes filled with Okinawa brown sugar.
University Avenue https://www.pokeitup.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Poke It Up
Dairy-Free at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste) and D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 35 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including SP17. Hawaii Veggie Bowl, Sp31. Sesame Shrimp Burrito and Sp38. Savory Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calpico Mango and Ramune Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste), D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar) and Plum Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste), D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar) and Plum Soda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small Poke Bowl, Burrito Regular and Large Poke Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 5 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including SP4. Tropical Island, Large Poke Bowl and Regular Poke Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Poke It Up
Poke It Up in Toronto has 9 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Small Poke Bowl, Burrito Regular and D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Poke It Up
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| SP1. Signature Ocean Feast | 126.8 g | 120.6 g |
| Sp38. Savory Burrito | 40.7 g | 99.7 g |
| Sp35. Poke It Up Burrito | 59.7 g | 96.4 g |
| SP10. Lover Bowl | 34.9 g | 86.5 g |
| Sp33. Green River Burrito | 67.3 g | 85.7 g |
| Sp39. Lava Burrito | 45.4 g | 81.5 g |
| Sp40. Shoyu Ahi Tuna Burrito | 81 g | 76.7 g |
| SP9. Osaka Bowl | 70.1 g | 75.1 g |
| Sp42. Power Burrito | 38.6 g | 70.5 g |
| SP15. Rainbow | 71.6 g | 67.8 g |
| Sp30. Tsukiji Burrito | 38.8 g | 67.7 g |
| Sp41. Kimchi Salmon Burrito | 100.1 g | 63.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the appetizing chicken dishes and flavorful meals that make for a consistently enjoyable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the inviting ambiance and polite service staff who are praised for their attentive nature and regular check-ins throughout the evening.
Menu
Pastry
- D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
House Creation
- SP1. Signature Ocean Feast - $19.2: Sushi rice, ahi tuna, salmon, white tuna, yellowtail, mango, lettuce, fried onion, nori, ginger, tobiko, spicy aioli, wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP2. Snow Stone - $16.7: Sushi rice, white tuna, crispy garlic fried onions, pineapple, lettuce, tobiko, spicy aioli, eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP3. Hawaii Green - $15.7: Brown rice, salmon, edamame, avocado, cucumber, seaweed, scallion, lettuce, sesame seeds, poke sauce, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP4. Tropical Island - $15.7: Sushi rice, ahi tuna, red onion, sweet corn, edamame, mango, tobiko, lettuce, ginger aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP5. California Style - $15.7: Sushi rice, crab meat, cucumbers, avocado, fried onions, scallions, lettuce, sesame seeds, ginger aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP6. Spicy Style - $15.7: Sushi rice, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, edamame, red onion, jalapeno, lettuce, fried onions, scallions, sesame seeds, creamy wasabi, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP7. Crunch Style - $15.7: Sushi rice, salmon, cucumbers, mango, fried onions, scallions, sesame seed, lettuce, ginger aioli, tempura flakes, eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP8. Unagi Style - $16.7: Sushi rice, eel, cucumbers, edamame, mango, fried onions, scallions, lettuce, sesame seeds, eel sauce, volcano sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP9. Osaka Bowl - $17.7: Sushi rice, tuna, salmon, crab meat, cucumber, mango, edamame, lettuce, corn, scallion, tobiko, spicy aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP10. Lover Bowl - $17.7: Sushi rice, spicy tuna, salmon, shrimp, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, scallion, tobiko, nori, spicy aioli, poke sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP11. Kuromon Bowl - $17.7: Sushi rice, salmon, shrimp, seaweed salad, cucumber, lettuce, ginger, crispy onion, sweet chili sauce, poke sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP12. Veggie Bowl - $12.5: Sushi rice, edamame, cucumber, avocado, tofu, ginger, lettuce, ginger aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP14. Salmon Lover - $14.6: Sushi rice, lettuce, spicy salmon, cucumber, avocado, edamame, corn, pineapple, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP15. Rainbow - $14.6: Sushi rice, lettuce, salmon, tuna, avocado, seaweed, cucumber, wasabi mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP16. Angry Baby - $14.6: Sushi rice, lettuce, crab meat, shrimp, cucumber, mango, seaweed, corn, avocado, poke sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP17. Hawaii Veggie Bowl - $12.6: Brown rice, lettuce, avocado, tofu, edamame, cucumber, pineapple, mango, orange, tempura flakes, sweet chili sauce, yuzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP18. Hawaiian Summer - $14.6: Sushi rice, Lettuce, Salmon, Mango, Edamame, Cucumber, Avocado, Masago Eggs, Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP19. Salmon Obsession - $14.6: Sushi rice, lettuce, salmon, edamame, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, green onion, crunch flake, sesame seeds, poke sauce, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- SP20. Dragon - $15.5: Sushi Rice, Lettuce, Crab Meat, Eel, Avocado, Cucumber, Eel Sauce, Spicy Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Burrito
- Sp30. Tsukiji Burrito - $14.99: Sushi rice, spicy tuna, salmon, crab meat, tobiko, cucumber, red onion, scallion, nori, poke sauce, spicy aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp31. Sesame Shrimp Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, shrimp, cucumber, edamame, fried onion, crispy garlic, sesame seed, eel aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp32. Malibu Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, crab meat, ginger, avocado, red onion, crispy onion, ginger sauce, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp33. Green River Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, shrimp, salmon, edamame, cucumber, fried onion, scallion, orange, avocado, sesame seeds, ponzu sauce, ginger sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp34. Chicken Lover Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, chicken, cucumber, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, green onion, corn, sweet chili sauce, house special soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp35. Poke It Up Burrito - $14.99: Sushi rice, salmon, tuna, avocado, cucumber, edamame, seaweed, salad, red onion, tobiko, sesame seed, eel sauce, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp36. Salmon Obsession Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, salmon, edamame, avocado, cucumber, red onion, tobiko, green onion, crunch flake, sesame seed, poke sauce, spicy aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp37. Fire Island Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, spicy tuna, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, red onion, mango, jalapeno, ponzu sauce, spicy aioli, wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp38. Savory Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, tuna, salmon, edamame, cucumber, fried onion, crispy garlic, sesame seed, yuzu sauce, poke sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp39. Lava Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, tuna, crab meat, edamame, cucumber, fried onion, crispy garlic, sesame seed, yuzu sauce, poke sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp40. Shoyu Ahi Tuna Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, tuna, edamame, cucumber, mango, fried onion, sesame seed, poke sauce, volcano sauce, yuzu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp41. Kimchi Salmon Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, salmon, edamame, cucumber, mango, orange, crispy garlic, sesame seed, yuzu sauce, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sp42. Power Burrito - $13.99: Sushi rice, shrimp, chicken, avocado, corn, cucumber, cashews, scallion, spicy aioli, wasabi sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Create Your Own
- Small Poke Bowl - $12.7: 1 scoop of fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Poke Bowl - $15.7: 2 scoops of fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Poke Bowl - $17.7: 3 scoops of fish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Poke Bowl - $11.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito Regular - $14.6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coke - $1.5
- Sprite - $1.5
- Diet Coke - $1.5
- Mountain Dew - $1.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottle Water - $1.5
- Pepsi - $1.5
- Fanta - $1.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Green Tea - $3
- Plum Soda - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Yuzu Soda - $3
- Ramune Drink - $3.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Royal Milk Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Calpico Mango - $3.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Poke It Up
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the Signature Ocean Feast, Hawaii Green, unagi bowls, chicken dishes, and baked wheat cakes with brown sugar.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting appetizing chicken dishes, flavorful meals, and polite, attentive service staff.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests praise the appetizing chicken dishes, flavorful meals, inviting ambiance, and the polite, attentive service staff who provide regular check-ins.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Poke It Up by visiting their website at https://www.pokeitup.com for more information.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly Japanese dining experience featuring attentive service, flavorful chicken dishes, and signature poke bowls.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Poke It Up is a budget-friendly ($) Japanese restaurant offering affordable poke bowls and specialty dishes.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Hawaii Veggie Bowl accommodates numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, and high-fiber.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 15 signature bowls, burritos, and baked wheat cakes, catering to 22 different dietary preferences and requirements.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant stands out for its unique baked wheat cakes with Okinawa brown sugar and signature tropical-themed poke bowls.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Poke It Up is currently operational, with business information and a website available at https://www.pokeitup.com.
- Is Poke It Up dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Poke It Up has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste) and D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar).
- What can I eat at Poke It Up on a dairy-free diet?
- D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste) and D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Poke It Up have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Red Bean Paste) and D-Plus Baked Wheat Cake (Okinawa Brown Sugar).
- What is the highest-protein dish at Poke It Up?
- SP1. Signature Ocean Feast, at roughly 120.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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