Best Poke Bowl in Cairns

Name: Best Poke Bowl in Cairns — ranking data
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The best poke bowl in Cairns right now is Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (score 73 from 3,197 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for poke bowl in Cairns — not just what tops a Google search.

● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month

🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best poke bowl in Cairns right now is Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar in Cairns City ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 3,197 Google reviews), ahead of Hungry Wombat, KOI Bar & Restaurant. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,497 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.

Best poke bowl in Cairns — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pick	Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (Cairns City)
💸 Best cheap eat	TOKIWA Sushi & Bowls
📊 Most reviewed	Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar (3,197 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked	15 across 4 suburbs

Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
	Venue	Suburb	Price	Rating	Known for
#1	Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar	Cairns City	$$	4.8★	—
#2	Hungry Wombat	Cairns City	—	4.9★	—
#3	KOI Bar & Restaurant	Cairns City	—	4.8★	—
#4	Summer Bar	Cairns North	—	4.9★	—
#5	27 Degrees Palm Cove	Palm Cove	—	4.7★	—

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#1 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar

📍 Level 1, Corner Aplin St &, Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the moussaka; the galaktoboureko is the sleeper hit.

🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.8 (3,197 reviews) on Google Maps

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#2 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Hungry Wombat

📍 Orchid Plaza, shop9/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the udon and tempura; both are must-eat dishes.

📍 Cairns City

★ 4.9 (667 reviews) on Google Maps

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#3 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

KOI Bar & Restaurant

📍 53-57 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the miso scallops and green tea sake with plum syrup.

📍 Cairns City

★ 4.8 (516 reviews) on Google Maps

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#4 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Summer Bar

📍 341 Lake St, Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia

📍 Cairns North

★ 4.9 (168 reviews) on Google Maps

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#5 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

27 Degrees Palm Cove

📍 Shop/1 French St, Palm Cove QLD 4879, Australia

📍 Palm Cove

★ 4.7 (385 reviews) on Google Maps

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#6 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

MIROKU

📍 43 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the karaage, miso soup, and salmon; the tempura is essential.

📍 Cairns City

★ 4.9 (106 reviews) on Google Maps

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#7 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Wawawa Izakaya

📍 92 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the gyoza and poke bowl; the tempura and sushi rolls are excellent.

🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.6 (571 reviews) on Google Maps

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#8 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Haruka Japanese Cuisine

📍 3/124-126 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the salmon don and salmon sashimi; both are fresh and delicious.

🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 Edge Hill

★ 4.7 (249 reviews) on Google Maps

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#9 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Little Sister Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

📍 101 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🍴 What to order: Get the calamari and Duck Spring Rolls; the cocktails are excellent.

$$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.5 (1,004 reviews) on Google Maps

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#10 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Four Cinq

📍 Shop 6/20 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🌱 Vegetarian options🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.6 (280 reviews) on Google Maps

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#11 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

TOKIWA Sushi & Bowls

📍 2/129 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.7 (140 reviews) on Google Maps

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#12 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Ganbaranba

📍 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.4 (1,264 reviews) on Google Maps

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#13 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Sushi Paradise Cairns

📍 2/111-115 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

🌱 Gluten-free options$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.6 (192 reviews) on Google Maps

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#14 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Cairns Riki Japanese BBQ Restaurant

📍 79 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

$$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.5 (290 reviews) on Google Maps

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#15 of 15 poke bowl spots in Cairns

Happy 4 10

📍 82 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

$📍 Cairns City

★ 4.4 (468 reviews) on Google Maps

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Common poke bowl questions in Cairns

What's the best budget poke bowl in Cairns?

TOKIWA Sushi & Bowls is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Cairns City — #11 overall for poke bowl.

Where's the best poke bowl in Cairns for a special occasion?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Cairns City.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly poke bowl in Cairns?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Cairns City.

Where can I get gluten-free poke bowl in Cairns?

Wawawa Izakaya is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Cairns City.

Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Cairns · 🥟 best dumplings in Cairns · 🍗 best fried chicken in Cairns · 🥖 best bánh mì in Cairns. Poke Bowl elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Cairns City. Dietary: 🌱 best vegetarian poke bowl · 🌱 best gluten-free poke bowl. Q&A: your poke bowl questions answered. Nationally: best poke bowl in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.

How we rank

Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best poke bowl in Cairns?

Yaya’s Hellenic Kitchen and Bar currently ranks #1 for poke bowl in Cairns with 4.8 stars across 3,197 Google reviews.

What is the best cheap poke bowl in Cairns?

TOKIWA Sushi & Bowls is the highest-ranked budget option in Cairns City.

How does BestDish rank poke bowl in Cairns?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.