Kaku Sushi & Poke — Restaurant in Bloomfield Township

First time here... kicking myself since I have been missing fresh delicious excellent healthy meals for a long time - just a couple of miles from my home - took me this long to discover.

As a WW person, the Poke Bowl choose your own ingredients choice allows me to stick to the program while staying WELL within my points. i did order a large because I wanted 4 kinds of protein not 2. Very delicious and I am quite full. It is truly design it yourself as they allowed me the ultimate flexibility to put the rice (I chose brown) and sauce (selected umami soy sauce) on the side. Always makes me extra happy when restaurants comply with your special requests to the T to allow you to follow program meticulously!

As for the staff - They couldn't be nicer and caring. Sario explained how it works since it was my first time and was very accommodating. I believe that he really cares and was quite happy working here. Another gentleman (whose name I didn't catch, sorry) was equally attentive and sincere about the service. I think you definitely get the flexibility to have your meal exactly as you want it. No disappointment whatsoever!!

The restaurant is very clean and the food is nicely displayed, and you get to watch them put your poke bowl together in front of you. If you opt to design your meal vs. a "predetermined" one (as stated on the menu) you give your base, protein and toppings selection while moving down the line. The bowl is assembled the same way whether you design it or it's off the menu.

Overall, it was a terrific experience and a pleasant surprise since I wasn't sure about the model. I checked reviews before I walked in, all very high, and then when I saw the menu and learned how it worked I was nothing short of ECSTATIC!

I'm officially a raving fan and I will be back soon!

THANK YOU KAKU...

I’ve been coming here for years and wasn’t pleased to see the upcharges for ingredients like pineapple ($1 for canned pineapple) and seaweed salad and toppings like tempura crunch and crispy onions since these are included ingredients at any other poke place. They also only permit 3 ingredients in the base price, everything else is an upcharge. Last night I came in and discovered a new ordering system where you order on a computer and then it’s created without communication in front of you. I ordered three “you pick” bowls and it legitimately took 35 min when it used to be 10-15. I thought this would be a quick pick up. I had to correct the ingredients at least 7 times. I felt bad for the woman assembling these bowls as it’s the system that’s the problem, not her. She was also alone so would have to help other customers while in the middle of trying to read a ticket and assemble the bowls. I ended up spending $60 for three small poke bowls, no drinks or sides, just the bowls. The sauces are really delicious, but unfortunately there are other poke restaurants in the area where fruit and toppings are part of it and only extra protein and things like avocado are extra, which seems standard. I can’t see how Kaku will be able to survive with this model of pricing and expect the customer to wait this long for a meal that is meant to be a...

We’ve been here numerous times when we visit the area. Each time, we’ve had a pleasant experience. This place can be a bit overwhelming to someone who is unfamiliar with sushi fixings or poke toppings (they are quite similar). However, I’ve always witnessed the workers taking the time to explain and we’ve never felt rushed.

I even took my older mother here who was totally unfamiliar with this style of food. The gentleman working took the time to explain everything and walked her through making her first poke bowl. So ya, the service is good.

On to the food. It’s been very good each time. The ingredients have been fresh and they put small enough quantities of fish out that it is constantly rotating through, which is nice. I wouldn’t say their fish is quite as fresh as some other sushi places I’ve visited, but it’s very good. I will note that the spicy tuna is quite spicy. I like it mixed with other fish as it adds a great taste, but I think it would be overpowering alone. The seaweed salad is an extra $1, but tasty. So are the avocados, but my son loves them and they seem ripe and fresh for this area which says something.

If you want a true sushi experience, I’d look elsewhere. If you’re looking for a quick bite of fresh food and vibrant flavors, I don’t think you’ll be...