Build a customizable poke bowl on the Upper West Side

Uptown Poké sits on Amsterdam Avenue, a narrow counter where the line moves fast and the bowls come together in front of you. You start with a base of rice or quinoa, then work through the proteins, the crunch, and the sauces until the bowl reads the way you want it. The board keeps dedicated vegan options next to the classic tuna and salmon, an easy landing for a plant-based table. Portions land generous, the fish tastes fresh, and the counter turns orders around quickly. Seating runs tight indoors and suits parties of five or fewer. Most regulars carry a bowl out or grab a sidewalk table when the weather cooperates, then add a bubble tea on the way. It reads as a neighborhood stop rather than a destination, the kind of Upper West Side counter you fold into a regular week.