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    Poké Chop

    4.6 (97 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Poke, Hawaiian
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Indoor seating
    Jasmine P.

    Great variety especially if you don't want just poke bowls. But today, for our first visit at Poké Chop, we tried their build your own poke bowls. We don't like a lot of sauce so we were glad there were so many other options. I especially enjoyed the sprouts and radish toppings as I haven't seen those at other poke shops. The service was great and the employees were patient as I asked about the different ingredients to add to my bowl. Indoor seating is very clean and we enjoyed watching sports on their tvs. It was nicely air conditioned as well. Thank you for a great experience. We'll be back for sure!

    Beer on tap
    Myphuong L.

    Poke Chop is a chain. More like Party Chop! There's happy hour from 3-6pm, beer on tap, bottles and cans. They also have a signature menu and hot foods like chicken katsu. We got poke nachos with 3 protein and piled on the sides, sauces and toppings on crispy wonton chips. It was massive. The parking lot is small but I feel like people come and go quickly with boba next door and Little Caesar. As well as the dentist place.

    Customized bowl*
    Lexis F.

    This was my first time trying poke here in San Diego and this place did not disappoint. Everything was fresh, and the employees were very patient with me as I asked a lot of questions about the menu. They were happy to help answer them all and even give their go to menu items. Parking is good, and the inside was nice and clean with some tvs in the seating area if you wanted to watch while eating as well. Pretty quiet little place to have a great bowl of poke. There's also a lot of other things on the menu like hot foods from the kitchen. Definitely recommend checking this place out at least once. Price wasn't too bad.

    Beef Curry

    Absolutely heavenly food with amazing customer service. The prices were not at all bad and their curry was top tier. Would 100% recommend

    Pinay M.

    Oh my gosh! The best! It's so fresh and it just hit the spot! Starting with a small bowl for $15.50, and Medium bowl for $17.50! We got a large bowl for $20.50 ( you pick a choice of 5 different protein options ) plus $2 extra for the yellowtail and a side of wasabi! That is so good! It's very good value for how much food they gave you. Me and my son, shared a large bowl and still have about half left. They also have free water with oranges ( self-service ) and they are very nice. Lots of seating areas. Clean and service was fast!

    Chicken Katsu

    I ordered the chicken katsu, and unfortunately the chicken was really disappointing. Most of the pieces were so tough that I couldn't even eat them. There were a lot of chewy, gristly pieces, and some were so tough they were difficult to bite through. I ended up leaving the majority of the chicken on my plate. The sides, however, were really good and were the best part of the meal. I just wish the quality of the chicken had matched the sides, because it could have been a much better experience.

    More than poke on the menu
    Monica E.

    I am so excited this location opened. Poke Chop is one of my favorite spots in San Diego to get poke, and I am always finding my way to the Hillcrest location (which has an awful parking situation) and to Pacific Beach (which is tourist central). This location is far removed from tourist spots, and had parking in the rear. Overall, the service and the quality of the ingredients are very good, and the team offers generous portions -- like the other two locations. There is no outdoor seating, and there are only a few table insides. I am not certain if there are times when this place gets very busy, but it appears that most people do not dine in. Takeout is very popular here. There is no entrance from the main road -- only the back. And I am not fond of this: they have the music on very loud. Piercing. There are a couple of TV sets generaly set to sports, but with the volume down. Not much by way of ambiance, but you can guarantee great service, excellent food, generous portions and a happy belly.

    Love that they put the sticky note on both sides
    Angela W.

    Despite the fact that it's December, SD is hot as ever. Maybe that is why I wanted some quick and refreshing takeout, and why I decided to try Poke Chop. The store has parking around the back, which is also where the entrance is. I came for weekday lunch and I was the only person in the shop. There was a bit of a fishy odor, which was a harbinger of things to come. I did love the cute fish decor hanging on the ceiling though. Service was friendly and quick. I got a small bowl, and man have poke prices gone up since I was in college. A small now costs as much as a large used to, but that's standard at all spots these days. I got a half brown rice half lettuce bowl with one scoop salmon and one scoop tuna. As other reviews mentioned, they were generous with the fish. I also appreciated how they spread both the rice and salad out in even layers since I am a serial mixer and it's just easier to get everything evenly mixed if I am not fighting with a tangle of greens in the corner of my bowl. I got all the free sides and toppings, and opted for spicy mayo, citrus ponzu, and mango habanero as my sauces. The bowl was BIG when she gave it to me. I also saw that their calamari was $7 and could not resist ordering it. There was a brief wait as it was fried fresh, but soon enough I was high-tailing it home. To give you a sense of the heft of my bowl, my bag alone in the passenger seat did not set off seatbelt warnings, but my bag + the poke was alerting me periodically to buckle up! Once I got home, I immediately tried some of the calamari, which was still hot and crispy. They were well-fried but almost too soft and a bit fishy. They definitely needed the spicy mayo dipping sauce. The poke overall was a standard bowl. I am not sure if it was the fish or the sauces I chose, as this was my first time trying a mango habanero sauce, but something tasted a tad off in my bowl. The poke was fishy as well, to be clear. There was also a bunch of liquid in the bottom of my bowl and the lettuce was a bit limp and spotty. I did not get sick at all after eating my food, but I would be lying if the thought did not cross my mind. Also of note: a day after I drove home with my Poke Chop takeout, I noticed a very fishy odor in my car the next morning, and actually searched to make sure that my food hadn't leaked, and that there wasn't a stray calamari rolling around in my car. The value was better than most poke spots these days but I don't think things weren't the freshest. I may try some of their other locations, maybe this one was a fluke, but I don't think I would return to this one again.

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    Lisa D.

    Wow this place is amazing! As are the prices! My husband and I split a poke nachos and it filled us up for only $20! We got 3 different types of protein which made it even more amazing! The employees were all so nice and welcoming! It was very clean inside with a lot of seating available! I will definitely come back!

    Nacho poke  with salmon, marinated tuna and octopus. All kinds of veggies included.

    We love their nacho poke. The nachos super crunchy. Poké have fresh fishes, seafood and salads. The service was friendly and accommodating to our requests. Ambiance parking space and indoor seating.

    Lynn N.

    Poke Chop is a simple make-your-own bowl with lots of options. The service is fast and they make your bowl with efficiency. The fish itself was good, and I like the variety of toppings. It is a small shop, and it's simple standard poke. Good go-to spot!

    Shrimp, octopus w Garlic Aioli
    Michelle F.

    Hadn't visited Poke Chop in a while. I was happy to be back to experience their poke bowls. The service was great! The portions are very generous and a medium is truly a large. All of the food and veggies were fresh which is a must at a poke bowl shop. The good: -Various seafood options: poke, marinated poke, shrimp, octopus, tuna, salmon, scallops spicy tuna, seared tuna -Seaweed and cucumber salad included at no extra charge -All crispy toppings available: crunchy onion, garlic, furikake, nori -Various sauces and mixes available The bad: -Only complain is their limited selection of non sugary drinks The shop was clean and the staff was actively making sure to clean tables as customer left. Definitely adding this location to the rotation

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    Mary K.

    Wow, this Poké spot is amazing. This was my first time getting food from here and I am extremely impressed. Highly recommended 10/10!

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    Best teriyaki chicken plate I've had in awhile! And the price is fair for the quality. I didn't wait long as well and the food was fresh!

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    4.4(396 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Hillcrest
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    Street parking only, or park across the street where you pay for parking in the lot. The restaurant…read moreis pretty small with limited indoor seating and no restrooms available. You can build your own poke bowl or choose from their pre-made selections. I ordered their tuna and salmon, and you can pick and choose which toppings you want. It was a delicious poke bowl! Recommendation(s): - Tuna and Salmon proteins Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Accepts Apple Pay - Parking in the lot or street parking - No public restrooms

    This was my first time trying this place and I came in with high expectations after doing my…read moreresearch. 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.

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    5.7 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills
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    We came here for a late lunch, and we had already Know what…read morewe wanted. I like ceviche with shrimp is so fresh. I like shrimp and crab ceviche next time I will have crab & shrimp combo ceviche What a good afternoon with fresh fish and the market to Pick up your fresh fish next to go. I really enjoyed my fish Taco so large And the Ceviche had such great flavor town! You want more. Tuna Melt is good but she liked the ceviche was better she said. So come on and come have some good good fresh fish here

    This is one of son's favorite restaurants. We didn't have time to go when he visited last time. We…read morestopped in for lunch Friday. She was disappointed that the soft shell crab sandwich was not on the menu. I reminded him that is a seasonal item. He settled for the Buffalo Calamari sandwich. There was too much Buffalo and Blue Cheese for his liking. The roll was perfectly toasty on the outside and soft on the inside. The calamari was cooked well, with a light crispy crust. It could have used a small side salad. I ordered the Ahi Poke with rice. You have the option to add avocado for and additional charge. It was very fresh and well marinated. I should have ordered it with wonton chips. Both meals were generous portions, I took my left overs home he didn't. Service could have been better. My meal was dropped off first. So we had to wait a bit longer for his to eat together. There was water sitting under the utensil holder so the server wiped that up with a napkin. We sat on the back patio to get some air. No one checked on us after food was dropped off. We had to go inside to get a ToGo container. While I appreciate that it's a seafood market + restaurant, I think service and quality used to be better overall.

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    6.1 mi•Core, Gaslamp
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    I was craving a Caesar salad on this warm day and was walking around trying to decide where to eat…read morewhen I remembered Mendocino Farms. I ordered the Modern Caesar ($11.95) and added chicken ($3.95), and it was exactly what I was looking for. The restaurant has a bright, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of natural light and a casual, upbeat vibe that makes it a great spot for lunch. It felt clean, comfortable, and inviting, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. The salad was fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, with the perfect balance of creamy dressing, parmesan, and crunchy toppings. Adding the chicken made it satisfying without feeling too heavy. It was exactly what I needed and gave me the right amount of fuel to keep going with the rest of my day. I've tried several other menu items here before and have always had great experiences, but this Caesar salad was exactly what I was craving. The service was also excellent. They took our order right away, and a team member was actively checking every order to make sure everything was accurate and running smoothly. It made the whole experience feel efficient and seamless. If you're looking for a fresh, satisfying lunch in a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a great choice.

    There is so much to see in San Diego and I have lived here my whole life. But I feel like even the…read morenormal food chains the area just makes it sooo much better! This place has great open concept. All open windows throughout I love this downtown location. It's super clean inside and definitely well kept. I usually order online but we decided to eat inside today, it was great we ordered and our food came out super fast. My go too is always the chimichurri sandwich and a side of spicy curry couscous. Bad side as usual for downtown parking is never fun. lol.

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