The Chipotle of Poke This place is basically Chipotle for poke--you walk in, grab a bowl, pick your base, choose your protein, pick a sauce and pile on the toppings and watch the server toss your poke. Pause. The food is fresh, the portions are solid, and the whole setup is fast and customizable, but it is pretty pricey. There's one more issue (for me) ... It feels like Chipotle stole the soul of poke and put it through an assembly line. Everything you love about poke is still there--the fish, toppings, sauces, and flavors--but somehow it feels like poke got a corporate makeover and started asking, "Would you like guacamole with that?" Still delicious. Still satisfying. Just a little less island soul and a little more "Next customer, please." Verdict: 7/10. Poke lost its soul... but it makes a good bowl. read more

Don't really leave reviews, but this place is fire frfr Great staff, great quality food read more

Poki One N Half - Me when I don't get poke for anytime longer than a day - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I always order small with tuna and salmon but even with small mix-salad, you'll get FULL! I love ordering ahead on DoorDash so that I don't have to be stuck in line. It gets real busy for lunch! I don't know about dinner, but for lunch I recommend to order online. I always get everything except for pickled ginger (gari) but it's so much volume! I sometimes leave 1/3 for dinner. This place is bright and clean, even though it has fish smell, (of course because they sell fish!) everyone works here is nice too. read more

Forgot the krab, I paid extra for mayo and ginger. Didn't include that either. I'd drive back and let them know if i wasnt at work. Not cool

Our go to place to satisfy our cravings for salmon that doesn't break the bank. It's a huge plus that they don't charge extra for avocado like other poke places. They have a ton of variety and the service is quick and efficient. The restaurant is usually very clean. read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Plenty of parking and open late. We were greeted when we arrived and the the staff seemed happy to be there and were joking with one another. We got the large bowl which in my opinion was a great value for the money. We had half and half white and brown rice with 1/2 tuna and 1/2 salmon and the quality and quantity was good. They added a ton of additional toppings we expected to be extra, but was included. It was enough for both us, saving some room for dessert at another local place (though they offer some desserts there). The place was well lit and fairly clean. Not sure how different each location in the chain is run, but we would come back here again. read more

This is my go-to Poki spot. This Poki One N Half is always quick to fill your order and the fish is fresh. They are always generous with the portions as well. They asked me this last time if I wanted extra garlic (which I always go for) and gave me a ton. The staff is friendly too. read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

For me, this is a poke establishment where you go to get a quick fix for your immediate poke craving. This location is very close to my house so I'll come here when I can't drive out to OB or Sorrento Valley for my other poke go-to's. With that said, I believe the fish quality is just okay. Do I feel like it's the freshest fish? No. It's definitely giving frozen and thawed out but that's what you expect from a chain restaurant type poke place. A few good things about Poki 1/2 is they allow you to create your own sauce, ask for more of it, and you can pretty much load up your toppings. Although I am disappointed they discontinued offering massago and never brought it back as a topping. And their sauce offerings could be more flavorful or more punchy. They lack a little umph. Customer service here can be a hit or miss. I have had very nice people serve me but mostly I have had very not so nice people serve me. At least at this location. There's always a certain person here who I can tell is just taking their day out on my bowl by the way they start sloppily start putting it all together and act annoyed when they ask me what I want next. That's kind of where it makes me want to avoid coming here sometimes because I never know if my bowl is going to be done nicely or just look like a bowl of slop! lol Overall, I'll come here from time to time but like I said it's more of a quick fix for me. If fish quality and customer service stayed consistently great I would come more often. read more

The food was decent, the location is clean enough, and the staff are nice but socialize with their friends too much. Wouldn't come here again, there are better locations. read more

Once again, Poki One N Half In Eastlake did not disappoint. The Poke bowl I ordered was delicious and seafood was very fresh. I added the following to my bowl: - Half white rice and half mixed salad -Double spicy tuna -Salmon -Regular tuna For toppings & sauce I added the following: -Edamame -Seaweed salad -avocado -cilantro -Crab salad -Dried French onions and seaweed flakes -Sesame seeds -Spicy mayo and house sauce. The service was great and restaurant was clean. Give this place a try! Happy Yelping :) read more

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Poki One N Half is a solid place to grab a bowl of poke. Fresh and a good selection of toppings. My family really enjoyed the bowls they ordered. Atmosphere is clean and modern. The service was friendly and the servers were very attentive. What more do you need for a good dining experience? read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Finished swim comp and boy we were hungry. Got a large bowl (devoured it all). You get 4 choices: i got salmon tuna krab and octopus. Get a mochi icecream too they got mango and matcha, both delicious read more

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About 11 months ago, I shared a review based on a disappointing online ordering experience and interaction with a manager at Poke One N Half. That two-star moment stuck with me--but I also believe in giving credit where it's due and treating each experience on its own. Since then, I've chosen to only order in person, and I'm happy to say that my experiences have been consistently better. Most of the staff is friendly and welcoming, but one person stands out--Roger. He always greets me with a smile and somehow remembers my order every time. That small gesture may not seem like much, but in a world where interactions can often feel transactional or rushed, it's refreshing to feel recognized. Having worked in the service industry myself, I know it takes effort and intention to remember customers and their preferences. It speaks to a genuine commitment to the customer experience. Roger, thank you for being that kind of person and for helping turn my impression around. I appreciate it. read more

Not too far from hotel so made a visit after I found on Yelp. Small place with a few chairs and tables for eating in. The ambiance was bright and inviting. I got the regular bowl that gets you 3 protein (2 salmon, 1 shrimp) with original sauce. I did 1/2 rice and 1/2 mixed greens. Wish I just did Greens. The fish was fresh and sauce was tasty. There is a lot of added ons with avocado not an extra charge, I think. My only gripe was the white rice. It was clumpy almost like mochi. Not sure if they packed it down when putting in bowl? read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Ordered some sushi, it looked and tasted like it was sitting for a day or so. The rice's texture was Like a mochi texture. But that's what I get for ordering sushi from a non sushi place. read more

I love this place!!! Everytime I come in, I get greeted by the staff, which makes me feel good lol The service is always quick and easy. The line moves fast and the portions are good. read more

Very picky when it comes to poke and the first time I had it, I thought it was pretty good. Came back a few times and it just doesn't hit the spot like it use to. The service is great but their portions aren't. I drench my bowls in sauce and it still taste dry. The price for their bowls is just not worth it honestly. I would rather much just drive all the way to Hillcrest and stress about parking to get a good quality bowl than one that's closer to home. read more

Very nice staff!! The portions are perfect and tasted amazing. I definitely recommend this one.

Clean restaurant. Service is amazing! They give you a ton of toppings, not stingy at all. And it's the best, most filling bowl of food. Pricey, but totally worth it. Think of it as a deconstructed roll of sushi...but in a bowl. Brought my daughter in here for the first time, and now she's a fan. read more

Poki One N Half - Small half n half brown rice/greens, octopus, spicy tuna bowl with everything. - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great poking bowl and really good size portions. Food is ready fast and tastes great on the go.

Ordered online total of 4 bowls and 3 of them were missing ingredients, one of them sauce and other 2 avocado. Since Im a usual customer I called to speak to someone about this and was expecting a resolution that would be favorable. I called and spoke to a lady and explained the situation, her response was : What was the question? I asked to speak to her supervisor, explained the situation once again, and her response was" I assure you the ingredients are there" I would not go out of my way and call and lie to someone about this wasting my time. She then offer to give me a side of sauce and avocado for the missing bowls. I was already home , 20 minutes away. No refund was offered of any kind, neither another bowl or a discount for my future visits. Not even an apology. Bad customer service experience. read more

Poki One N Half is a pretty good name if your mentioning the amount of stars this "restaraunt" deserves. The service is atrocious at best. The employee manning the bowl station dropped my bowl into the rice and messed up my order twice. All that on top of expensive prices for mediocre portions of food. 18 bucks for a scoop of octopus? What the f**k are we doing rationing? Anyway, overall the restaraunt is the epítome of generic, low quality-trendy restaraunts. Plus if there's a guy with anime pins on his hat god forbid you get him because he's got bricks for hands and is probably gonna drop your food on the ground. Overall if I could give this 1.25 stars I would, but Yelp is asz, like this restaraunt. read more

Poki One N Half - 5 dollar drink - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I had to take the time to write a review because every single time I come here this guy crushes it and he does such a good job. Ask for Gilbert the food here is really good. I honestly love this pokey spot and I'm pretty stoked that they have it close to my house read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I live in National City and I come to this specific location for their amazing customer service! The is always fresh and staff is always attentive read more

Poki One N Half - Spicy Tuna Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

the place is always clean and spotless. service is always quick and they're always accommodating. The food is great, the variety of toppings they have is great! read more

Thank you Mariela (black lulu jacket) for the food and service! She was approachable and helped me with the menu and what to get, Appreciate ya! ^_^ read more

I love Poke but most places charge you an arm and a leg then skimp on the portions. This place was adequately priced and actually fills your bowl and doesn't sit there wasting time counting out 3 shrimp or 4 and a quarter pieces of salmon because that's what they were told to do. Will definitely be back. Gentleman was super helpful and knowledgeable about the sauces. read more

Update ... just adding pictures. This time I took a pictures of my bowl. Side view, front view and left overs :) Give this place a try and see for urself :) Poki One N Half I will be back soon. read more

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The service is always excellent at this spot. It's always so nice and clean in this restaurant. The workers and manager are always so kind and respectful. The food seems to always be fresh. Thank you guys again ! read more

Poki One N Half - Regular bowl, all salmon and veggies Thank you to whoever made us our bowls today you made it on point - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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When it comes to Poki bowls, this place does not disappoint. The ingredients are always fresh. The variety of options really lets you customize your meal. The variety of sauces allows for everyone unique flavor pallet to be satisfied. The portions are adequate for each size option. The service is consistent and good. Inside the line moves quickly. The place is always clean and welcoming. read more

I ordered online 5 small ones, $18.20 each. And this is what I get. Barely any fish, edamame......any whatever I ordered. Disappointed is the word. How I miss the one close to Vons, "Poke by the bay" read more

Poki One N Half - Sad poke - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I usually come here when I want to eat healthy and on the go. The bowl fills me up and I usually get scallops, shrimp, salmon, imitation crab meat with brown rice, salad, edamame, and seaweed salad. The service is good and the ambiance is chill. read more

Poki One N Half - Medium bowl - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

It's a decent Poki spot. It's not a favorite spot but it helps satisfy a Poki craving. The fish is not the freshest. It's always a clean environment and staff is always quick and sufficient to help. It's also located in a large shopping center that includes a Target, Lowe's and bank so it's definitely very busy but has plenty of parking. read more

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My small poke bowl was $20. I didn't know prices had increased this much! Otherwise, it was a delicious twenty dollars. I had whit rice, shrimp spicy tuna, imitation crab and a heap of other stuff. read more

Poki One N Half - Poke bowl small - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Been going here for a couple years and have always had good experiences, but the price hikes are killing it for me. I saw the regular bowl is up to $17.50 which is pretty pricey for a single meal... I ended up getting charged an extra dollar because I asked for a "little bit more rice" which I wasn't expecting or made aware of until I saw my total at the register. A little extra scoop of rice should not be charged more, not even chipotle does that. My total came up to 20 something dollars with no add ons except for the extra rice. That was a painful debit card swipe for a quick meal that should be no more than $15. I usually leave a tip but didn't this time due to the total. I will likely be looking for another poke spot. Food quality and service has been good but I can't justify coming here anymore. read more

Quality of fish is always mid, but that's typical of this spot. Mom ordered shrimp and I ordered yellowtail in our respective bowls. Not sure how, but both bowls had shrimp, yellowtail, AND salmon. Mom doesn't eat raw fish so that's why she opted for the cooked shrimp. The kids working there don't listen. read more

A great build your own bowl poke place. They're convenient and I especially like that they don't charge for avocado or an additional scoop. Their fish is fresh and their bowls are a good size. On my most recent visit I ordered two large bowls. The staff was really nice and greeting all customers but since getting the line moving. My bowl had half white rice and salad. Avocado, imitation crab, and cucumbers. For fish, small mom is my fave but had a scoop of Ahi Tuna (large has 4 scoops). Topped my bowl with edamame, crunchy garlic, sesame oil and seeds. They're a great option for something on the healthier side but still quick. read more

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My all time favorite Poke place. Every time I visit San Diego, it's the first place I stop to eat. The fish is fresh and the toppings are generous. The scoops of avocado chunks are unlimited and best of all: free... be careful on that because it's very calorie dense. There's plenty of room to dine in after you place your order. read more

Poki One N Half - Seafood Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Great food. Fresh and healthy ingredients, good portions, lot of options to choose from. The service is really good, helpful, they explain everything with detail. If you choose to eat inside, the area is not too big and the seats are not very comfortable, tables are right next to each other, if you dont mind eating with strangers next to you like I do, you will be fine read more

After 2 years I decided to give it a try again. i had previously left a 1 star review based on how small were their portions. been there 3 times in the last month and havent been disappointed. good portions and very taste fish and toppings. will definitely recommend and will for sure keep coming back. this is a Large bowl with 4 scoops of protein. read more