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    Chula Seafood

    4.7 (628 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Maria D.

    This is my second time trying chula seafood in a different location. I ordered a poke bowl and I was really happy with my selection. The fish is good, fresh and all of the ingredients taste good. I just think it was a very little portion of the fish. I like the fact that you can also order some fresh fish to go and cook it at home.

    Menu and swag.
    Kevan P.

    Easy ordering at counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable interior lots of 4 person seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fresh poke, lots of fun options. We had the Yaki Poke and SW Salmon poke. Both were excellent. A little pricey but the quality is there. $60 for 2 with a couple oysters and a beer.

    Lobster Roll. Connecticut style with Butter plated at home.
    Donnelly N.

    I live close to Chulas so usually pick it up to go but have eaten in before. It's in a little strip mall on Roosevelt and Hayden. This is the original location that haas been there for years, but they've expanded to a few other locations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is small but it's cute and the staff is really friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can order online for their regular menu but they had some specials this weekend (sign up for the emails because you can see the specials at leach location and you get a code for a free cookie for your birthday) so we called in. Food was ready in 15 minutes. We got the lobster roll which is Connecticut style-my preference-with lots of butter! They had a fish and chips special so we got that too. And a pb&j cookie for my birthday! My husband very recently broke his leg so picking up Chulas with some great lobster was a nice treat! It's not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. Very fresh, high quality seafood. They have great poke and a great fish market if you want to pick up raw seafood to cook at home. Definitely a little gem in SoSco.

    Dan Dan noodles and spam musubi
    Kendall N.

    Second time coming here. Today I got the spam musubi and the Dan Dan noodles with ahi. The spam musubi had an excellent flavor! I was impressed. I've had a lot of spam musubi and it was great! The only odd thing is that the rice is not warm. It's not cold and hard but it's cooler than room temperature. I still give it a thumbs up! The Dan Dan noodles also had excellent flavor. The fish was fresh and the large portion was definitely filling. The food came pretty fast (although it was not busy on a Sunday evening).

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    Heidi A.

    I love Chula in uptown so when I knew I was close to one, I was very eager to go! I'm very happy I did stop by. It's quite different from the one in uptown and that made me excited more. And Sunday all day happy hour is awesome as well. I got the Korean poke, it looks huge I'm sure because of the greens but still wow! I also ordered half dozen oysters. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back if I'm in that area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very much a seafood market vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Saturday Smoked Salmon or Lox Bagel
    Bailey L.

    Chula Seafood strikes again! This time I came with the intent of getting a lox bagel, because lox duh. They serve up their smoked salmon or lox bagels on Saturdays & Sundays and I had been waiting to satiete this craving from them since my previous visit when I had to make the very hard decision of not getting the lox bagel and opting for their restaurant week menu (no regrets but still sad.) We arrived as close to opening as possible, because I was not going to risk them selling out. About 5 minutes after they opened, we rolled up and were told they had two bagels left! Well luckily there were only two of us, but I was also confused as they had JUST opened.... I am not sure if it was do to a big order, a delayed order or some other unrelated factor, but it is something to keep in mind if you are coming in for that. They have plenty of other offerings, so always able to pivot, but I am glad I did not have to this time. We both got the lox, which was also affirmed by the employee as her favorite. I can't tell you exactly what is on it, but it came out on a everything bagel, a generous serving of lox, cream cheese, pickled red onion, cucumber, I think some kind of pickled pepper and overall was most lovely and hit the mark. Since I was there... I also got a spicy tuna onigiri to go to enjoy for lunch later. It was good, but not nearly as good as the one I had on my previous visit, (It was the restaurant week special, so not totally apples to apples) but fell a bit flat this time around, feeling much more rice, less flavorful and low on the tuna. It did come with the same delicious wasabi based sauce though - It'll clear you right out! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great casual spot, with awesome weekend specials and menu, especially great during these summer months when something fresher juts hits a bit more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Hawaiian Style Poke bowl
    Harper F.

    Hidden seafood gem in the valley. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is unassuming but the food is next level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the Hawaiian poke bowl. The fish is so fresh and high quality. The price is somewhat steep, but you get what you pay for in quality. I will be returning!

    Ginger Beer (~$3)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Hot Lobster Roll (~$32): Maine lobster, prawn butter, Old Bay seasoning; served with chips Hawaiian Style Poke Bowl w 4oz Spicy Tuna (~$22) & 2oz Salmon (+$5): with carrot, cucumber, edamame, pineapple, seasoned wakame, onion, macadamia nut, sesame seeds, sushi rice, traditional sauce Spicy Scallop Onigiri (~$9) with mustard aioli Ginger Beer (~$3) Aya's take: I never thought I would find good, fresh seafood in the desert but here we are! Chula Seafood has locations in California and Arizona offering a fast casual seafood dining experience. My absolute favorite bite was the Spicy Scallop Onigiri. This onigiri was loaded with fresh, raw scallops that were some of the most tender and buttery I've had. The spicy seasoning was outstanding! I need that recipe asap. The rice to seafood ratio was also spot on and the aioli it came with added some brightness and a kick. The Hot Lobster Roll was another good try with chunks of warm & buttery lobster meat topped with Old Bay seasoning. I think they could have used less Old Bay so I could really taste and appreciate the rich, sweet, briny flavor of the lobster. The roll it was served on was golden brown and perfectly buttered! I like that it came with chips as well. It was pretty simple & clean overall but certainly not on Maine/Boston's level in terms of outstanding lobster roll. As for the Hawaiian Style Poke Bowl which we got with Spicy Tuna & added Salmon, I will say the best part was just that - the raw fish. There's no doubt it's unbelievably fresh, not fishy at all, and had great flavor. I just wish the bowl was more customizable to your liking of toppings. All in all, this is a worthwhile stop for some fresh seafood if you find yourself in the area!

    Restaurant Week
    Nancy Ann M.

    We took a quick trip during restaurant week to a location we didn't even know existed. Staff was SUPER friendly and it was a cute little storefront order at the counter place. Dishes were amazing and a great value. Just spicy enough for me! We will return!

    Menu 6/30/2025
    Aude O.

    So, 8 years later, and it is still as amazing as ever. I'm rarely on this side of town these days, ut I had to head back here when I am. What can I say? Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was clean and open.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And food? As amazing as ever. Usually my camera eats first, but not for this meal. Prices are well worth the quality you get. I will be back! Hopefully sooner rather than later.

    Hawaiian Style Poke
    Jessica M.

    I had very high hopes for Chula Seafood and opted for the Hawaiian poke with spicy tuna and salmon poke. The salmon wasn't seasoned at all, but the tuna was good. Some parts of the salmon were chewy and not a great texture. Overall the dish was very bland-- I was so surprised. Even adding soy sauce it still fell short. Service was warm and friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is casual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Might return to try more classic seafood dishes like chowder or something else, but wasn't a big fan of the poke bowl. Needed a lot more seasoning.

    Onigiri to go, wrapped like it's gonna make it all the way home. Lies we tell ourselves in cling wrap.
    Jessica C.

    Just added some lost pics to show off the past deliciousness! One thing I have to say that isn't in my precious review is: the onigiri is freaking delicious! Perfect little budget-friendly item, especially for a single mom (of a grown child) like me. If you haven't tried it yet, do yourself a favor and grab one. Everything else is still amazing as ever!

    U-12 Shrimp Cocktail
    Katie D.

    Love this spot! Freshest seafood in the desert, kind staff and good happy hour deals. Every day has a different deal but we love the Sunday happy hour shrimp cocktail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You walk in and immediately feel like you are back in San Diego, beach vibes and coastal feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Their "fried bread taco" is literally a fried corn tortilla shell . Okay F off I don't know maybe try to actually do something different

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    The warm butter lobster rolls are a must have! I loved them so much I brought some friends with me to try more. They loved every bite.

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    Cool little shop with great high quality selection, even got some sushi grade fish here. Love the poke bowls!

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    Yummy yummy yummy. We found a seafood Poke gem in the desert. Seems to have many smiling satisfied regulars.

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    Best Clam chowder and Poke in Arizona !! This family run hidden gem is also a fresh seafood market

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    freshest seafood and oysters in the valley! Excited to try some of their specials they have weekly

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    Great friendly service and the food is delicious. I had the crab grilled cheese and the watermelon poke salad. Fabulous!

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    Get the lobster roll, butter only! It is extremely good and fresh. The roll is perfect, but the lobster is exquisite.

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    Came here specifically for the Lobstah Roll (not misspelled) for Wednesday's special and was…read moredelightfully satisfied. Theirs is the hot buttered with chives sprinkled on top and a bag of chips. There were Huge pieces of lobster meat and a lot of it. So much so that pieces fell out while trying to wrap my lips around it. I also bought a pound of Faroe Island Salmon that I'm excited to grill. It was very cool of the Tap Room (next door) to allow me to eat my lunch on their picnic tables outside without ordering a drink. I came after lunch so it wasn't busy. I won't sugar coat it, Nelson's is pricey. The roll was $34. However they have fish that you can't find elsewhere. The ahi tuna was beautiful but I already set my mind to the salmon. I was surprised they even had guanciale (pork jowel) which is sought after in Italian pasta dishes. It's a bit of a drive for me but next time I want a toasted buttery lobster roll I will come to Nelson's!

    I'm a self-proclaimed seafood guy, and I've had enough poke for a lifetime, but I was coming into…read moretown and I thought...maybe there's a poke place in Phoenix that would impress me. So, after searching up and down, I stumbled upon Nelson's. I came by for an early lunch. This location is a very small place, really only big enough for a few fridges full of meats/fish, as well as the counter itself. I came in, and I took a little bit to decide what I wanted from the menu, and settled on a shrimp salad sandwich and a half pound of salmon poke. Before, during, and after the ordering process, I feel like the gentleman behind the counter was a little cold and not wanting to talk to me much. It seemed like I was inconveniencing him, so I felt bad about that. For that reason, I didn't really try to make conversation. I hope his day got better! I took the food togo, of course, and I ate the shrimp sandwich first. The seasoning was really great, and the salad was really well balanced. Mayo, onions, chives, cabbage: everything was well-represented and nothing was overbearingly seasoned. Yummy sandwich! The bread was a little drier than I would have liked, but very minor. It also came with Zapp's chips! Always a plus in my book. The poke? Delicious. I get the price. It's expensive, but it's the middle of a desert in 115 degree weather. Great representation of salmon poke, and super well seasoned with pacific island flavors that are certainly reminiscent of the stuff you'd get on the island! If you're looking for a wonderful seafood experience, I'm confident you'd like Nelson's in Phoenix.

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