This was my first time trying this place and I came in with high expectations after doing my research. The restaurant itself looked clean, which was a good first impression. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. I placed my order online four hours in advance because I have a long drive back home to Julian and just wanted to pick it up and go. When I arrived, there was no greeting from staff, no clear pickup line, and no acknowledgment of customers waiting. The staff seemed to have tunnel vision, only focusing on what was directly in front of them while ignoring everyone else. After standing there for quite a while, I finally had to ask about my order. Instead of it being ready like it should have been, they hadn't even started making it. I ended up waiting over 30 minutes in line for something that was ordered hours earlier. What made it worse was when the mistake became obvious, no one apologized or acknowledged the inconvenience. The staff acted like it was no big deal and showed zero professionalism or accountability. I don't come into the city often, but when I do I like to try new places. Sadly, this experience was disappointing and the customer service was extremely poor. I would honestly say save your time and money and go somewhere that actually values their customers--especially in this economy. Time is money, and money is time. If a restaurant doesn't respect your time, they're definitely not going to respect your money. As for the food, it was very basic and lacked flavor. They were also very stingy with the sauce, which made the bowl even more dry and underwhelming. Overall, between the poor service, long wait despite ordering hours ahead, lack of accountability from staff, and mediocre food, this place was a big disappointment. I will not be coming back. There are plenty of better places that actually value their customers. Thank you and have a nice day. read more

I've given this place so many chances due to their consistently high reviews, but I must be missing something or just unlucky. Their fish quality was kind of gross last time, and they tend to over sauce everything else. I could not finish my bowl or even take more than 3 bites of my food. I did order the food about an hour before closing, but if the fish is going to decrease in quality THAT much, it is best to close earlier! I've also been many times in the morning and/or mid day and yet, still equally as unimpressed. At what point do you just admit it's not worth giving extra chances to anymore? read more

Such a good poké spot. They have fantastic build your own poķé wanton nachos. My hubby loves the sweet sesame salmon. The staff are sweet and hardworking. Greeting everyone with genuine enthusiasm. The small restaurant is tidy and clean too. read more

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The girl making our bowl was awesome, gave us a good stack of everything! Took take out & was enough for two meals read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Decent place for a Poké bowl. Seating is limited and parking can be very difficult at times. Food is always fresh and the prices are reasonable. Staff is also very friendly. It is clean and casual. read more

This place is so great! The interior is clean, people helping you are so friendly and patient while making your bowl and the portions are generous! I have been here multiple times and have never been disappointed and have always received great service. This is a staple whenever I am in San Diego! read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

We were craving poke and usually go to a different spot when visiting San Diego, but this location was more convenient--and I'm so glad we gave it a try! The scallops were fresh, and I was especially impressed by the variety: unlimited sauces and sides, which you don't always find these days. The serving sizes were generous, and I loved that you could do a half rice, half salad mix--great for balance. I was a little disappointed they didn't have Masago or Tobiko, and I missed having seasoned sunomono-style cucumbers. Still, the quality and portion sizes more than made up for it. And the price was right, quite a deal. Everyone in our group enjoyed what they created, and even the medium size bowl was huge! I'd definitely come back next time we're in town. read more

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It's my go to poke shop. They have a good selection and variety. It's the right amount of busy, where you're not waiting a long time to get your food. There is an attached parking lot which is a little tight at times. read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Poke was gooood and its a nice location with all the shops and the cashier was so nice but damnnnn the girl that helped us with our bowl had an attitude. Was still a good stop on our sd trip read more

Very clean ,excellent service and food is delicious we recommend this place. I would recommend to anyone visiting around this area. read more

Poké Chop - Salmon Poké bowl - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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My only complaint is that they didn't have pineapples lol food tasted great! Fish was fresh! I didn't know what sauce to add and their recommendation did not disappoint. Service was friendly and patient as it took me a while to decide what to get. It was also very clean inside. read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Poke was so good! Parking was incredibly hard, but the food makes up for it. The servers are super kind and patient in helping making your bowl. Portions are filling and the fish is fresh! read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious! I ordered a medium bowl online for take out. The fish was fresh and very good size scoops. It was ready very quickly and the place was very easy to pick up from. Cute vibe inside, with a few tables. read more

Poké Chop - Medium Build Your Own - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Love Poke Chop! Was going to the PB location in 2020 and then finally discovered the Hillcrest location shortly after (which is closer to home). Service is great in both locations! I usually get the 3 scoops of protein & the price has definitely gone up since 2020 but for the quantity and quality of their bowls, it's worth it!! The only downside I have about this location is the parking. It's terrible. You'd be lucky if you find an open parking spot AND the people around that spot don't know how to park so I HIGHLY recommend ordering it online and just do a quick pick up if you're able to! I'm currently pregnant so I haven't gone here in about a year but this is going to be the first meal I'll be having after and im so excited!!! read more

Life hack - get a large poke and share it with your partner! Heaps of fish and a nice way to split lunch (we even have leftovers). The team here is always friendly and super welcoming. I always ask for their favorite sauce combinations to try something new. read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Always fresh and tasty! My go to poke place. They have added a bunch of cooked items from the kitchen. The customer service is always positive and the fish is fresh. read more

Big fan of Poke Chop. My buddy and I were in a hurry but still wanted something healthy and tasty. The selection of poke (three types of tuna, 2 types of salmon) were fresh, tasty, and fantastically portioned. It was my first time eating there, but the server answered all my questions and steered me towards an amazing bowl. Great experience and no complaints. read more

I can't say enough good things about Dominic and Nate. From the moment we sat down, their service was next-level -- attentive without hovering, genuinely friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell when people actually care about the guest experience, and they absolutely do. Nate deserves a special shoutout for creating a Thai chili ginger soy sauce that genuinely blew my mind. I'm not exaggerating -- the balance of heat, sweetness, and umami was unreal. One of those flavors that makes you pause mid-bite and go, wow. It elevated everything it touched and is still living rent-free in my head. Dominic was equally incredible -- seamless service, great energy, and made the entire experience feel effortless and welcoming. Together, they made what could've been a normal meal into something truly memorable. If you're lucky enough to be taken care of by Dominic and Nate, you're in for an exceptional experience. This is the kind of service (and flavor) that keeps you coming back. read more

not good, just tasted like mush. the fish was low quality. poke chop poke chop poke cho read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

The girl who made my bowl was very sweet, and it was as delicious as the poke chop in PB. The value for the $$ and quality are both top notch. I wish that both locations had a restroom, but that's my only complaint! read more

I'm so coming back here! quality and quantity is 5x I really liked all the options and the portions were great size

We ordered the garlic shrimp and a large poke bowl. Garlic shrimp was battered but it was soggy .. it being fried you would think the shrimp would be cooked --- but it was still transparent . I ate a couple before taking the batter off- it looked raw. It was disappointing. I guess I was hoping for Hawaiian garlic shrimp that you can get a north shore Poke had adequate amount of fish.we ordered brown rice. I thought it would be plain brown rice but it tasted like it was seasoned with rice vinegar. We ate it because we were hungry - but I don't think we'd get it again. read more

Poké Chop - Raw under that batter. - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

First time trying Poke and they did a great job. Ordered it to go and everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Only thing I have to say is there wasn't too much rice in my bowl so my protein over took that but it was still good. read more

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This place is unbelievable. I have never loved poke this much since Hawaii. So fresh and not looking forward to going back to Philly without poke like this read more

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While stopping by Nextdoor for some boba, I was instantly drawn in by an irresistible wave of seafood and garlic aromas drifting through the air. Following the scent led me to a charmingly named spot--Poke Chop! Intrigued, I stepped inside and discovered their two signature dishes, Up on This Beach and Sun Something. Each bite was a burst of fresh, vibrant flavor, and the portions were generous--filled to the brim. From the first taste to the very last, it was nothing short of delicious. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

It's super cute inside! The poke bowl was really yummy and tasty! The chicken katsu was very thin so it didn't have any meat. It might have been overcooked. Probably wouldn't get that again but the poke bowl was awesome! The selection was great! read more

Fresh fish and always made to order. Fast service which is perfect for when I'm on a time crunch during my lunch break. The establishment is clean and the staff is always cordial and helpful. read more

Poké Chop - Salmon with spicy mayo - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Yummm Poke Chop is insanely delicious!!! Such fresh poke, healthy sides, unique toppings - really fun to customize your bowl or burrito! I had a medium bowl with marinated tuna, seared tuna and salmon. It was so big it fed me for two meals! All the fish had a good texture and taste, their sauces to mix with were so good. You can do 50-50 salad and rice if you want. The service was super friendly, the place was clean, there is parking in the lot. Highly recommend and I will 100% be back soon!! read more

Today I got a bowl with 2 scoops salmon, one scoop of spicy tuna. I don't like that Poke Chop charges extra for avocado AND krab. For the sauces I chose jalapeño wasabi & sweet sesame. I think I liked the sweet sesame but would choose something else than the jalapeño wasabi if I went back. I don't know what it was, but overall it wasn't that impressive as a whole, it didn't come together that well. Maybe it was the sauces or the overwhelming amount of ginger and wasabi that they put on the side of the bowl. I think Poke 1 1/2 is a lot better. read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Great Poke shop right in the heart of town! Love the fact that the menu is simple, service is quick, and the staff is very accomadating when it comes to dietary restrictions (knows their stuff!). A poke bowl is mixed with a lot of components so it's good to know for those who have allergies, etc. Parking can be tough but that's this area for you. Will be packed during peak meal times. read more

Bowl was anazing. Fresh Poke! The Lava Lime Shozu is a sleeper! Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and Seared Albacore (3 topping combo)!

Poke Chop is a solid cozy Poke restaurant tucked into the corner of Hillcrest. They have various poke options, great toppings, and decent portions. I saw this place as I was walking around Hillcrest and was recommended it by my eye doctor. This is very conveniently located given that I live in Hillcrest. Parking seems to be tight with a small lot shared by three or four restaurants. If not available consider street parking as well as public lots nearby. I walked in on a weekday around dinner time. There were a few people in line ahead of me and there was not much of a wait which was nice because I was starving at the time. Like most poke places, it is a step-by-step process where you pick the various things that you want inside of your bowl. I found that they had a lot of good options in terms of toppings, fish, and sides. In the end, I made my own custom bowl with tuna, salmon in various other toppings. I thought it was a solid bowl of poke. I enjoyed the portions I felt like for the price it was very reasonable. As for the fish, I thought the fish was decently fresh and enjoyable and that the sauces that were provided were tasty. It didn't have anything that was a shock factor however it was a very good Poke spot that I will be frequenting more often given that I live so close and how delicious it is. Service was friendly and supportive. Would highly recommend if in the area. read more

Poké Chop - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a large poke after visiting the San Diego zoo on our trip to San Diego and it was a tasty choice. The portions are huge and despite our hunger after a day of zoo, we couldn't finish. The fish was fresh and really generous additions. One of the best poke's we had. The inside is clean and has a good atmosphere. Easy parking in front. Service was very good. read more

Friendly & quick service! The staff was really warm and welcoming as soon as I walked in I was a bit surprised at the price at first glance, however, the portions are BIG! They do not skimp on the protein here My only con was that I think my bowl could've used more sauce. They marinade the poke in whichever sauce you choose but I think I'm used to my poke bowls being drizzled with sauce on top as well. I'll make sure to ask for that next time! Overall good poke spot :) read more

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One of my fave poke spots in SD for their stacked portions, fresh ingredients, and flavorful sauces! You can choose from their poke bowl selections or create your own. I created my own with my likings (ask for extra sauce on the side!) & it was one of the best poke bowls I've had in a long time! After my bf introduced me to this spot, I came back again not long afterwards. Highly recommend to satisfy your poke cravings! read more

Poké Chop - Fried Gyoza - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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I came to San Diego for a family vacation and was looking for a place for dinner. After looking through yelp, this poke spot had great reviews so I knew I had to try it! The reviews were right. I loved this place. And everyone was so nice. If you're looking for poke in San Diego I recommend here. There premium yellowtail is so delicious and worth the extra cost. I got a small and could not even finish my bowl. The sauces were amazing and everything was fresh and tasty! I wish I lived in San Diego so I could come more often! There are a few tables inside for you to dine in but most people picked up and took it to go. The parking lot offers 45 minute free parking which was nice! This place is a definite must go to! read more

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This is my second visit to Poke Chop with my family, and the food is just as delicious as the first time! They offer so many protein and sauce options--you can customize your bowl exactly how you like it. We live in CV, but it's definitely worth the trip for such great food. read more

Service is super fast and friendly. Food is pretty good quality, depending on what you get they mix your choice sauce with the fish you select (loved that instead of drenching the whole bowl). The vibe is really chill not overly crowded. It is a little pricey but it's seafood in San Diego that's expected and their fountain drink dispenser was down that was bummer. Overall I'd come here again. read more

Poké Chop - Small Bowl, spicy tuna, salmon, half rice and half greens. - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Dis place be my go-to spot fo' Hawaiian food. I get family roots in Hawaii, so I real particular 'bout my katsu. Dis place no disappoint! Da chicken was cooked perfect, like it stay in da spa all day, and da katsu sauce was tasty! Da mac salad stay remind me of family potluck style--just like Auntie's secret recipe, minus da hair, yeah? Dey even cool wit me askin' fo' side of egg for my katsu plate--island style! Take me back to Hanabata Days! Hoo, dis place get some good grinds, yeah? Translation: This place is my go-to spot for Hawaiian food. I have family roots in Hawaii, so I'm very particular about my katsu. This place did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly, as if it spent the day at a spa, and the katsu sauce was delicious! The mac salad reminded me of family potluck style--just like Auntie's secret recipe, minus any stray hairs, of course! They were also cool with me asking for a side of egg for my katsu plate--island style! Take me back to my childhood days! Wow, this place has some great food! I'm telling you, if I eat any more, I'll need a lei to hold my pants up! read more

Poké Chop - Chicken Katsu plate add - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Poke Bowl with Salmon, Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Scallop, Krab Calamari, Gyoza Still my favorite poke place in SD! Always super fresh tasting, with generous portions and yummy sides and great sauce options. The calamari didn't really taste like normal calamari--it is much more heavily Breaded than normal, just tastes like fried dough. The gyoza were pretty good! read more

Poké Chop - a bowl of sushi and vegetables - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California