Fresh, healthy and quick – three things I look for when I’m on the run! Cheeky Poke provided just that. . I stopped by the Cheeky Poke Bar in West End in Brisbane for a quick bite with a friend. It’s a gorgeous setting with gardens, lights in the evening and a cool atmosphere.

4.5/5
Welcome to my pilgrimage to eat allll the poke in Brisbane. So far this is the best I’ve had outside Hawaii. ‘Your best self in a bowl’ is Cheeky’s slogan and there’s no humble brag about it: I was goood.

Menu ✔️
Great range of signature & build your own poke bowls w combos to suit everyone. Tacos, soups, shared plates & sides have an Asian nod & fit nicely in the vein of the fresh poke spirit.

Food ✔️
Signature tuna bowl had plenty of bouncy, fresh Mooloolaba tuna & the regular size was easily shared between two. Liked that the separate components weren’t all mixed together when served. 64 degree egg was a new inclusion for us & a clever one (yoink: stealing that idea for our homemade bowls).
From the shared plates, red curry scallops w beetroot hummus & avo were beautifully seared although the curry flavour could have been dialled up a notch. This dish singlehandedly gave Cino’s Dad hope that not all avo is boring. Respeck.

Venue ✔️
One of a few parkside shipping container eateries in gorgeous West End Village. Big communal feels.

Staff ✔️
Lovely crew.

Style ✔️
Meals & branding have loads of visual appeal. Commendably eco conscious.

Bonus ✔️
OMG licensed. OMG Butterbings.

✔️Highly recommend✔️
I’m returning to try Steve’s bowl (a cute tribute to a super loyal customer) & the fish tacos. Oh okay & the taro chips...

Thanks Cheeky!