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    8th & B Poke

    4.7 (323 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Spicy garlic ahi, limu salmon
    Selena L.

    Very small restaurant with some seating inside and three big standing tables outside. They only let 3 people in at a time to order so the wait outside was extremely long. I got the medium, which comes with two poke choices. I got the spicy garlic tuna and limu salmon, and it came with crab salad, seaweed, and some sort of spicy fish side. The fish was very fresh, but I think the poke was a little too saucy. The ratio of rice to fish was a bit off and I was left with just fish towards, which was hard to eat by itself.

    Nette B.

    Hands down the BEST POKE in San Diego. When I lived in SD years ago, I used to go to Zarlito's just to have their Poke. Glad he opened his own shop. Service was quick once you get inside. Keep in mind, because of the demand, there will be a wait so be patient. The guy taking the order could smile a little but the owner made up for it. He greeted us with a smile and gave me a hug. We ordered the Spicy Garlic Poke plate and Shrimp Tempura. The Tempura was yummy. The spicy garlic is a clean taste poke. I love it so much. The sauce used is unique and flavorful. We hungout outside on the tables and ate our food. Overall, a great spot and the poke hit the spot.

    Guava ahi tuna and garlic chicken tuna, with added shrimp tempura
    Pretty D.

    I've heard a lot about 8th & B Poke, so I was excited to try this poke shop out. It's primary street parking. There was already a line when I got to the shop, but the wait wasn't too bad. So expect a line when you get to the shop, since it's popular! It was about a 20 minute wait. The shop is small inside, and they only allow 3 customers inside the shop. There's seating inside and outdoor tables. I took my food to go though, and ate it in the car. I did wish they had a menu available for outside, since it was a bit difficult to read the vestaboard menu inside the store. Service was alright. They greeted me and my boyfriend, but they didn't give us any recommendations. I ordered a medium bowl, with guava ahi tuna, garlic ahi tuna, and shrimp tempura. I believe the bowls come with imitation crab, spicy tuna, and seaweed salad already. I got my food, and was ready to grub! I took my first bite, and was disappointed. For me personally, the sauce on the poke felt really off-balanced, like the poke was swimming in the sauce. The ahi tuna tasted gummy and was tough to chew. I didn't enjoy the furikake on the rice, since it was too salty for the rice. The shrimp tempura wasn't that crispy. To be honest, I enjoyed the side dishes the best, like the imitation crab, spicy tuna, and seaweed salad. My boyfriend got salmon, and he ate his food since he was hungry. However, he ate half of his bowl, and I ate 25% off my bowl. I think I came with too high expectations since everyone was saying this place had amazing poke. The food is flavorful, but it didn't feel like everything meshed well. Also, prices were a bit high. I'm not sure if I see myself coming back, but I hope they keep doing well!

    Shirley O.

    I was born and raised in Hawaii and grew up eating poke. I got a medium bowl with shoyu ahi, spicy salmon and shrimp tempura. The ahi and salmon were too saucy for me. The ahi was too sweet and the salmon too spicy. The fish was fresh and the food was still good, but I didn't feel it was authentic Hawaiian poke. I arrived at 10:45 am and there was a short line before it opened at 11 am. The line moves slowly since they can accommodate only three customers inside. However, once inside, placing and getting my order was quick. Service was friendly and calm. I imagine it can be stressful trying to deal with a long line of hungry, but patient customers.

    Mai H.

    I've been here a couple of times and the food is always good. The 3 scoop plate is definitely delicious, filling, and worth it. Portions are reasonable for the price, and overall it's a great spot when you're craving poke. The biggest downside is the line... there's almost always one, and it doesn't always move quickly. The other day I was stuck waiting 50 minutes. Since they only allow about 3 customers inside at a time, I really think it would help if they posted the menu outside so people could decide what they want before getting to the counter instead of standing there thinking while the line gets longer and longer. Also, the same guy who has taken my order the last few times isn't rude, but definitely not the friendliest - just kind of gives the vibe that he'd rather be anywhere else. One thing I'd skip is paying the extra $3 for the shrimp tempura... the shrimp were so tiny it tasted like fried air. LOL

    Lorelei P.

    I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time. I used to live in San Diego, CA. I'm so glad I finally got that chance. I follow them on Instagram, so I know they run out of their goods. Parking is usually on the street, thankfully we found a spot but it was not close. We didn't mind the walk. We showed up around 11am and waited about 30 minutes before we could enter the store. Staff and owner were friendly and helped us decide what to order. We were able to order a plate to go. Went outside where they had these tables that you can stand and eat at. Food was delicious! Definitely, worth trying if you love fresh fish. Reminds me of the fresh Poke you can get at Foodland in Hawaii. I hope to visit here again, in the future.

    Citrus salmon, wasabi hamachi combo
    Wai F.

    Parking 4/5 -Free street parking Service 5/5 -Friendly staff and food comes out quick Food 5/5 -This is my favorite place to get poke in San Diego, the fish is always so fresh and so many options available. The citrus salmon is a must-have for me. I think the fish being cold is also a big plus, I've never been disappointed here. Ambiance 5/5 -There is air conditioning inside the shop, most people just order and go. Small bar seating area is available inside, fits about 4 people; or you can eat outside by the standing tables that are covered.

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    Erin Y.

    HONESTLY THE BEST POKE PLACE I have had in a long time. I went to a day trip in San Diego and my friend recommended this place so we thought we would give it a try. Luckily the yellowtail was still in stock and the wait time was around 30 minutes. The great thing about it though is once you order you get your bowl immediately so it's technically not long of a wait. It's not for eating. It's more of a pick up place but the cookie is super fresh and the portion might not look too big but honestly, it filled me up.. ambiance is very cute, they have some stools where you can sit, but you're kind of facing the line. Will definitely come again for the quality and tastiness!

    medium plate with citrus salmon and shiso wasabi hamachi (bottom)
    Ashlee L.

    very yummy and fresh fish quality. medium plate came with 2 scoops of fish. i liked the citrus salmon a lot. the shiso wasabi hamachi was good too but a little too strong wasabi flavor for me. the spicy tuna that came with it was so good. there's no seating inside but they have tables outside (you have to stand tho) or just bring it to the beach!

    Esther L.

    Came on Saturday around 10:50am with a small line, got food around 11:15am (25 min wait). There's a 3 person max limit inside the store which is why it probably goes a bit slow. ordered the ahi tuna cali & miso salmon, salmon scallop & hamachi wasabi -- the medium size (2 seafood options) is enough to fill you full. i think the serving is more than it actually looks! fish is firm with a bouncy texture, always fresh. IMO, this place beats Hawaiian Fresh by far!! my only critique is the marination is a bit salty, paired with the saltiness of the furikake rice and seaweed. there's limited seating inside (bar table esque), three standing tables outside for outdoor seating, and it's relatively ok to find street parking nearby.

    Furikake ahi, shoyu ahi and spicy salmon large plate
    Nicole C.

    FINALLY! I made it to 8th and poke. Happy to announce my husband and I found our new favorite spot! The poke was fresh and the flavors were delicious. We ordered and picked up food very quickly and the cashier was friendly and very helpful with my questions on the flavors (ones I never heard of) service was fast. The place is tiny but they have seating bar style inside and a bunch of standing tables to eat outside. They were all taken when we arrived so it fills up quick! My favorite flavor was the shoyu ahi. My only recommendation as a customer is macaroni salad, my own personal preference with poke. This is our new spot- so glad we made it and we'll be back sooner!!

    Medium bowl with spicy garlic tuna and soycrisp salmon
    Grace C.

    Best poke in San Diego--hands down! Be prepared to wait 30+ minutes, especially during peak hours, but it's absolutely worth it. Our group decided what we wanted while waiting in line, and once we ordered, our food came out in under 5 minutes. The tuna and salmon were incredibly fresh, buttery, and had the perfect chewy texture. Every bite was so flavorful! Just a heads-up: seating is limited. There are only a few standing tables outside and bar seating inside, so plan on taking it to go if it's busy. We'll definitely be coming back!

    Medium sized plates
    Julie B.

    The closest poke to Hawaii...and so worth the wait. They open at 11:00, but the line on weekends start earlier. As someone who doesn't typically like tuna poke, theirs is the only one I'll order from (furikake or spicy garlic are flavorful). There's plenty of street parking around, but don't be surprised if you're waiting outside in line. They allow 3 people in at a time, and there's limited seating. The price is definitely worth it for the quality!

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    Zarlitos Family Restaurant

    3.2
    (766 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    4.5
    (127 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    I was really looking forward to eating at Jax Chibugan, but my experience wasn't great. We waited…read more55 minutes for our food, even though there were only about six tables with customers. It wasn't even busy, and you could tell everyone was getting frustrated waiting. It was also really hot inside, so sitting there for almost an hour made it even more uncomfortable. We just wanted to eat and leave. The food was good, and that's the only reason I'm giving it any credit. But honestly, the long wait and the uncomfortable atmosphere ruined the experience for me. Would I come back? Probably not. Good food is important, but so is good service and a comfortable place to eat. I heard someone said "tang ina ang init"

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