The workers were extremely kind which makes me already want to go back. We got the student discount which made our bowls $12 each. One worker (I didn't get her name) gave great recommendations and even said if I wanted more sauce after I could just come back in and ask for more. Also, when my boyfriend went to get a drink, they gave it to us on the house and we left them a tip. They are extremely kind and it's honestly not too busy so I would come here for lunch more often. read more

The workers were sooo nice! I really wanted to try the Remi Ashten poke bowl and they made it for me despite it not being on the menu. I also got the $12 student discount which made it sooo worth it. The fish was so fresh and the quality of the vegetables was evident. The store itself was so aesthetic and clean! I was able to sit and study for a few hours which made my experience even better! read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Stoped by this poke shop on a Monday. It was quiet, never got busy, but I appreciated that. The selection is quite extensive, lots of healthy options and different fish to choose from. There are pre-made bowls, but the best value seems to be the build your own, only thing that was disappointing was that they limited you on the number of toppings. I've been to other poke shops that don't have such limits but I can understand why they won't let you have unlimited. Most of the topping looked good, but several were either missing or looked like there was only half a scoop there. I chose the black rice as part of our base, and found some rice to be partly hard while others were soft- not sure it was supposed to be inconsistent texture but didn't seem right. There was comfortable seating inside and out and the ordering is similar to other build your own food, you start at one end and tell the person what you want. It's a little hard to figure which toppings are included and which are premium (extra cost), but it was fine. The staff service was okay. Given the location, I can understand why the prices are little higher, but wish they would be closer to $14-15 which is more what I'm used to. Still, I enjoyed my bowl, and willing to return to try it again if I'm in the area. read more

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The build-your-own poke bowl here is loaded with all your favorites. There's a good variety to choose from. You can layer it exactly how you like. It's a great option if you want something that feels both hearty and relatively light at the same time. read more

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Ordered: truffle yuzu albacore bowl This isn't the spot to get quality fresh poke. I wouldn't even come if it's for convenience or Inkind either. The albacore was not fresh, I had a piece that tasted like it was rotten. The yuzu flavor was too sweet and didn't balance well. You get a lot more if you build your own bowl vs getting a signature bowl. read more

Enjoyable! Came by for a quick and easy lunch! I did the build your own bowl option. Service was great as the lady who helped us was super kind and nice. One bowl was more than enough for me. The ingredients seemed pretty fresh! Got some taro chips on the side and it was a really yummy bite to have a chip topped with the poke bowl. read more

Sweetfin - Build Your Own Bowl - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

A friend took me to this place because we'd heard about it. They gave the gave it a 4/5, but I personally wouldn't come back or recommend this unless you're being health conscious and I'd give it a 2/5. The sauces are too light to really be tasted in the bowl. The price is on par with other places. But the bowl is lackluster as the fish is just ok. Service is fine, the shop was empty when we came in. read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

It was my first time to this place and I was asking if it was by scoops and the "manager" and the women who was helping were rude. They need to get rid of the staff, no wonder why is so empty read more

I thought this was just great! I needed a quick, healthy dinner and this totally hit the spot. The person behind the counter was so super helpful, too. I got the yellowfin and albacore tuna with miso sesame shoyu sauce on a base of forbidden rice and kelp noodle slaw. I got a nice variety of veggies too - carrots, jicama, seaweed salad, cucumbers, and radish. I topped it off with crispy garlic. It was huge bowl and so good! I'd definitely stop by again. I also liked the strange but good lychee sparking water I got on a whim. read more

Sweetfin - Make your own bowl! - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I really wanted to like this spot because they had so many healthy options available that you don't normally see at poke spots. I got the build your own bowl and miso soup and both were lackluster to say the least. The fish quality was decent but they gave me uncooked rice. They had interesting sauce flavors but a lot of them ended up being bland. The service was great though which saved this from a lower rating. read more

We came in here for a healthy lunch option. This location is clean & spacious. Plenty of seating, but was empty when I got there around noon on a Saturday. Staff was friendly but they didn't know the bowls/ingredients too well when asked nor were they familiar with the prices/additional costs. Portions are really inconsistent depending on who is building the bowl and the worker missed a couple items on my bowl when I ordered a preset item (Remi bowl) that she explained to me about. A different worker also gave really little rice compared to my second bowl, which was also pretty undercooked for "sushi rice". They measure the protein by ounces and give you really little of each topping -- like tiny pinches of each item. The flavors were okay, but definitely overhyped in my opinion considering the quality, price, and amount of food they give. Their bowls are PRICEY ($15+) esp considering the portions here. I would recommend other poke spots to people if asked. read more

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I got the salmon and tuna with bamboo rice, ginger, seaweed salad, fried onions, cucumbers, pineapple. Always love me a good poke bowl. Not too overpriced and gives good portions. the bamboo rice is unique here and is a must try, pairs super well with the fish. fast service with seating inside and outside, nice ambiance read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Pictures are misleading. This is almost the smallest burrito I've ever received and for the price $13.90 I can confidently say I will not be returning here again. Flavors were only alright. Sauces were pretty good and definitely helped for more flavor. Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil had good flavor with a little heat. Lots of really good and different options to choose from in your burrito which made ordering from here enticing but the size is far too underwhelming. If you like high quality ingredients for a high price and have a small appetite then perhaps this place is for you. read more

Sweetfin - Build Your Own Burrito - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

4/3/26 (Afternoon) The staff were not very attentive to our order and got it wrong. Also there was no staff presence at the front counter as they were just in the back fooling around and laughing. The bathroom was not clean and was pretty scary looking. The food was decent though which was the only redeeming quality. read more

The poke was disappointing. The flavors were too mild and didn't mesh together well. The texture of the bamboo rice was really strange to me where it was somewhat crunchy and hard. The small bowl is also really small compared to other poke places which is a bummer. They said they were out of the yuzu ponzu and the wasabi drizzle which I was sad about as well and wonder if it would have made the flavor better if they had those. Overall did not really enjoy my poke and would not be coming back read more

Sweetfin - B.Y.O.B. Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This location is spotless, and the staff are friendly! The ingredients are well stocked, and everything looks so fresh! Sweetfin is not your ordinary poke spot. They have so many more options. Black rice, different vegetables, fruits, wasabi toppings (the Wasabi furikake was a lil overpowering), yuzu sauce, white TRUFFLE OIL, nuts, mushrooms...innovated sauces..(The black truffle gochujang sounds good). PLANT BASED options available!! Miso mishroom/eggplant, chili shitake tofu, and ponzu lime sweet potato. I don't think I choose the right sauces, it didn't taste as I expected but I'll definitely come back to try the different creation. read more

Came here since I kept seeing Sweetfin show up on the Claim app and decided to get it this week since I was craving poke. My boyfriend and I decided to split a Sweetbox with Truffle Yuzu Albacore and Yuzu Salmon. The food just felt incredibly average. Flavor of the fish was pretty fresh and had a nice flavor, but it just felt like a really tiny ratio compared to other poke bowls. The seaweed that it comes with tastes a bit like the seaweed that Costco used to sell. The rice they used tasted good and I really enjoyed it. For the price and amount of fish I get, I'd rather go to another poke place. The service was nice though - the guy serving us who seemed to be a manager kept asking us if everything was good. The aesthetic in the store is really cute as well. read more

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I wish I could do 0 stars because I had ordered a bag of taro chips and I kid u not there at 3 pieces in here and a kids salmon bowl and not even a full scoop Of salmon and a few pieces of mango and the slightest amount of sauce. Overall over priced and not worth what you're getting read more

Sweetfin - Kids Yuzu Salmon Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Food quality is fresh and great! The options they offer far exceed most places. From mushrooms, pumpkin seeds and plethora other fresh veggies to add. . A great place to add a mix of options versus the mundane usual establishments. But the best thing was the service ! Genesis , helped me by asking if it was my first visit & it was. She was patient & went over the options and recommended the build your own Bowl. The Best bowl I have had at a poke spot. She really is an awesome asset to this spot and they are lucky to have her! read more

Sweetfin - Build your own bowl. Wow - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Today was my first time at Sweetfin, and it did not disappoint! The restaurant itself was super cute, with some indoor and outdoor seating. It's laid out pretty similar to typical poke places, but what caught my eye was the boxes they offered. I was greeted by a super sweet and friendly worker. Here, you have the option of either ordering a pre-created bowl or customizing one yourself. There were also other options, like one of their curated sweetboxes, which included mini versions of their pre-created poke bowls, sushi burritos, grain bowls, and salad bowls. I opted to get their Signature Sweetbox and created my own bowl. For my bowl, I got the salmon, siracha ponzu, mango, jalapenos, cucumbers, edamame, crispy onion, crispy garlic, and bamboo rice. I can tell that their fish is super fresh here because the salmon in my bowl was so good! Overall, the bowl was good, but I'd probably skip the bamboo rice next time and try a different base. The rice is slightly harder than regular sushi rice. The signature box was definitely the highlight of this trip. The kale salad, the noodles, the taro chips, and the variety of fish in each section all tied together in the perfect amount of sauce for each. Lesson learned, order their pre-curated bowls and definitely get the boxes! read more

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First time checking this place out tonight since I had gotten off work and was trying to kill time while the 405 traffic mellowed out. Bummed to see Moulin was already closed (I think they close at 2 or 3pm??) - but Sweetfin stood out with their decor and there were a few open parking spots upfront too. I was cheerfully greeted right as I entered by Damaris. I told her it was my first time here and she went through all their special bowls. I told her I was looking for only salmon - and she suggested the Yuzu or another one that looked sorta busy with all the toppings on it. I told her I wanted something with salmon and that had only "soft" toppings, not crunchy. She suggested the BYOB, which was what I settled with. They offer two bowl sizes - Small (which looked more like "tiny/kid-sized"), and Large (which looked more like "normal" at other poke places). I went with the Large. The toppings and different sauces - all fresh - was really what stood out about this place. Even the rice choices - bamboo rice instead of "plain white rice" - was awesome. Toppings that I haven't even seen at other poke spots were offered here - like string mushrooms and pineapple - which really helped the bowl stand out. They even have *gulp* eggplant here as a topping (eww. I didn't add any to my bowl tho) - I thought it was shiitake mushroom lol. For sauces - I went with spicy mayo in the bowl, and Damaris suggested their black garlic on the side - which was an awesome choice as it was equally yummy, but I could see how it could overwhelm the other flavors if dumped in the bowl. Damaris was super patient and friendly throughout the creation of my awesome poke bowl. She even told me about their rewards program and allowed me to sign up for it on the spot. Easily one of the friendliest staff encounters at a restaurant this past year. The bowl was delicious - and with the variety of toppings, really gave it a more unique taste than at my usual go-to spots for poke. The salmon tasted fresh - as did all the other wonderful additions to my meal. Prices are fair considering the location. Parking wasn't so bad at the time that I went - but that's probably cuz Moulin was already closed. New poke favorite spot in the Newport Beach/Irvine area. read more

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Unique flavors and tasty poke bowl! Quick Tip: If you're coming during lunch time, allocate a little bit more time because the parking area gets really packed. When you first walk in, you can start from the beginning of the bar (there's a sign towards the back). The ambiance / inside is pretty empty once you're inside. They have a great selection of signature bowls with very unique items (truffle yuzu, black garlic, classic fresh bowls). I ordered the Yuzu Albacore but requested Salmon instead of Albacore. They were really friendly and walked me through the line. There are 2 sizes, a larger bowl and smaller one. As you walk through, it kicks off with the poke fish, then you get to add your toppings. She was checking in with me on all of the ingredients to make sure I was okay with it, and what else I could add. At the end of the line, you're able to add the base which they have a fun selection of (salad, cauliflower rice, forbidden rice, etc). You can choose up to (3), I got a salad and forbidden rice. They mix up all of the ingredients with the sauce and then place it on top of the base. Overall, the flavors are really powerful, the truffle really came through and I personally like that. I like the ability to have a template and then customize from there. They have (3) types of drinks -- guava lemonade, ginger lemonade and another options. I got the ginger lemonade and it did not disappoint! The total came out to $20ish for a bowl and a drink and I was able to be filled up by 1 bowl! read more

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Wife accompanied me for the elite week event, so got a separate order for her. Went for the Signature Sweetbox and it was the perfect thing to order for first timer and may be the best overall thing to order at Sweetfin. It had the spicy tuna poke with bamboo rice, yuzu salmon citrus kale salad (the yuzu / citrus worked perfect to balance out the samon's richness), some chile ginger black noodles (wow, that flavor was tops for me, best item!), and the crack taro chips (huge fresh taro chips with a bit of wasabi dusting, so good...) Wife was getting full from the box, so after I finished my large bowl of spicy tuna poke bowl (clean fresh healthy, but ask to make it with heavy amounts of the spicy mayo for max flavor), I got to taste the box items and I think the box is the way to go here. Wish I had the whole box to myself, definitely would be my choice of order. read more

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Yummy fish and grilled chicken. Very fresh ingredients. My complaints lie in the portion size and price. The bowl is very pricey for a snack sized meal. The ingredients aren't even organic so not sure why they charge so much. Good snack. read more

I came here for the Remi Cruz bowl and I had to say I had high expectations!! I admit I was indeed influenced! She kept posting all her friends saying it was the best thing they've ever had, so I was ready to be blown away. However, I just found it to be extremely overhyped. The rice was a little hard and undercooked in my opinion, and the toppings were fine. I did think the fish quality was good, but it was pretty expensive. Overall, if I have a poke craving, I think I'd steer toward other spots instead. read more

Good food, great staff. They could improve the portions. For the price, the Poké bowls are pretty small. read more

Sweetfin - $15 poke bowl - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

So incredibly overrated! I came here for the Remi Ashten bowl (lol why am i supporting an influencer im sorry!) cause she made it sound soooooo good. I mean it has all the things I love with salmon and wasabi furikake and crispy noodles and a yummy sounding truffle sauce. However, it was so lackluster. The fish was fine, the sushi rice was just sweet (instead of rice vinegary) and the truffle sauce had absolutely no flavor (maybe I didn't get enough sauce). Overall, disappointing :( read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Great quality poke bowls. I love their DIY bowls coz they offer a much variety of toppings than most other poke spots. Although I got to say their portion of fish is on the smaller side but the the topping portions were very generous. I recommend their ponzu and Gojuchang sauce on the side. Highly recommend read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Thank you for inviting me to review your restaurant. I was there on a Thursday at 3:30 in the afternoon so it was quiet. When I walked in Marcelo was cleaning the area with the food and greeted me right away. When I told him that I was there to review his Restaurant from yelp, it didn't seem like he treated me any differently than he would have if I was not reviewing it. he asked if I needed any help or had any questions. I ordered the spicy tuna poke bowl and it was delicious. The tuna was fresh, flavorful with just the right amount of spiciness. The avocado was perfect. I also enjoyed the guava lemonade. The restrooms were clean and the outside was very inviting. Thank you!!! read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday during lunch time and it wasn't too busy. However, the parking lot was full so it took some time to find a spot. We were promptly greeted and the worker went over the menu. I got the spicy tuna bowl with all the toppings. Overall, the poke bowl was average. The rice was a bit dry, sauce was lacking, and there was an overwhelming amount of crispy onion topping. Also, the bowl itself is a bit small for the price. The only thing we really did enjoy was the guava lemonade. Overall, service was great, but the poke itself was mediocre. read more

Very cute place and quick service. Built my own bowl with salmon poke. Asked for sauce on the side. I appreciate how the fish isn't pre-marinated in sauce :) Although the ingredients are fresh, I can't justify paying $15 for a few pieces of fish and ingredients you can easily get at the supermarket. It's convenient though if you want a quick, refreshing meal! read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I think nowadays in the age of inflation, finding a good value poke spot is pretty rare. Here in Newport, there's a pretty new Sweetfin location, so I tried it on my lunch break. The ordering process is simple. You either build you own bowl, or choose from either preset options or a new burrito thing. I went with the small bowl and built to to my liking, with fresh salmon and tuna mixed with the sriracha ponzu, with almost all toppings. I immediately noticed how small the bowl was for the price. There weren't too many topping choices to make it worthwhile, so the fish had to be the star of the show. It was generally alright, with nothing to write home about, but the sauce and the coconut rice base recommended by employee was great. A plus was that the service was excellent, and they were able to keep the line moving pretty well! read more

Sweetfin - Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl with Sriracha Ponzu - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

let me start off by saying WOW, the Remi Cruz bowl is absolutely delishhh! everything in that bowl flows perfectly. the taro chips added the perfect crunch to every bite. we also did a BYOB bowl & it was good but the Remi Cruz bowl was definitely better. the guava lemonade is so refreshing and pairs perfectly with the bowls. let's not forget about the spicy tuna burrito! that was definitely the star of the show. everything in that burrito had the perfect ratio of toppings & they add the right amount of spicy tuna. the ambiance was spacious and inviting. the restaurant itself was very clean & plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. service was friendly & quick. I would definitely recommend trying the Remi Cruz bowl before it's gone. read more

They have a lot of unusual toppings that are not typical for a poke place (I.e. sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, eggplant) and also some interesting base options. I liked the kelp noodle base. The portion wasn't too large, but in some way it seemed more healthy that way? lol read more

For a quick and refreshing lunch by the beach, poke bowls were most certainly called for! My bestie recommended Sweetfin one weekend after a day of shopping--the original restaurant is adorably pink with a clean design and plenty of tables to sit in. The women serving us gave us plenty of recommendations and generous portions of ingredients! This place hits the spot when you need a convenient and healthier meal! read more

Sweetfin - B.Y.O.B. Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This place is adorable and delicious! Just found out there are locations all over west LA. It was my first time ordering so I started with the kiosk. For some reason, it wouldn't let me pay out. The staff was super friendly. They ran over to help and just ended up taking my order at the front. I ordered the Tway Special and I was really surprised at how flavorful it was. Definitely a Vietnamese dish (vermicelli with fish sauce etc). I thought it was an interesting twist to have poke on top. I picked salmon and paid 0.50 for a side if Yuzu sauce (totally worth it) The only thing was the bowl was TINY. I mean, the fish sauce container already took up most of the room so there wasn't any room for anything else. However, they were not stingy with the salmon protein. I didn't have enough so next time, I'll have to order the large. read more

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We ordered via Postmates. It was packaged nicely but the portion size is so small! The bamboo rice tasted a bit west in the beginning but once I got used to it, I actually like the texture of it. My salmon wasn't super fresh in my opinion. It had a strong fishy taste taste. Husband said his tuna was good. We both opted for spicy mayo and I like the sauce. It definitely elevated our bowls. Overall, good but size is small. read more

Sweetfin - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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My initial thought that got me excited to try Sweetfin was that I could enjoy different combinations of healthy sides from the "Sweetbox", a special bento box-like order. First off, I was drawn to the aesthetic pink box that held my side items; it really laid the foundation for an artsy time! Of course, I had to take these boxes to the beach to create a beautiful experience; I had to associate it with a pretty view and good company. The "Sweetbox" contained a forbidden rice noodle salad, taro crisps, yuzu salmon poke over citrus kale salad, and spicy tuna poke over white rice. All of the components were decent and weren't the best flavor-wise. The portions of fish were also very minimal. The noodles took on a clay-like texture that often broke into small pieces. Although the items were not the greatest, I did love the idea of the box. I'm all for creativity and ways to make a food experience fun. Moreover, you get $5 off on your first order when you sign up for Sweetfin rewards. The "Sweetbox" could be yours for $18! read more

Sweetfin - the "sweetbox" - Poke Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I loved the fresh quality of the ingredients and the very cute aesthetic of the store and the packaging. They have a first time deal where you get $5 off your first bowl when you sign up for their rewards program, which is super helpful for those who just want to try their bowls without wanting to spend so much. The only thing is that they ask you to fill in your card information online. I was a bit sus about this but anything for a discount, am I right? I got a small BYOB yellowtail tuna with a good variety of sauces (their version of spicy mayo, gochujang, and black garlic--loved this flavor combo) with the forbidden rice. I usually don't eat a lot and the small bowl is the perfect portion for me personally, but if it was for any other person who looooves a lot of poke, then this small bowl would be too small. One thing that made me rethink of giving it five stars is the protein to rice ratio. They gave me absolutely too much of the rice that I had a lot left over after trying my best to portion every bite perfectly. I wish they could have given more protein to balance it out. read more

Angel has amazing customer service! It was my first time at the restaurant and he walked me through the different options. Thank you for the experience! read more