OMG! I have already been here ATLEAST 6 or 7 times! Customer service is great! Friendly staff, and great combinations for poke! If you're unsure of what you want.. Ask!! They are very helpful. So far, I have had a couple of sushi burritos: BMW and JEEP Both excellent! I couldn't finish it all... I ate half, and saved the rest for later. My favorite sushi bowl was a large, white rice w/ 5 scoops of seafood: -3 scoops ahi -2 scoops spicy tuna -shrimp -crab meat -soybeans -green onions -sweet mayo -garlic -fried onions -furikake Super yummy! read more

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I've been coming here for years, and this place has always charged high prices and given small portions compared to other Poke bowl places. Well now, they have decided that choosing tuna as your protein is going to be an extra .75 per scoop. That's the final straw for me on an already overpriced, tiny portion poke bowl. I won't be back any more. read more

This place is cheap, and by that I mean stingy cheap, not price-wise. The reviews about the owner lady with the attitude is real but it's really not that bad. I just don't like paying over $15 for a plain almost sauce-less poke with so little quantity. I have had tons of poke and this is probably the worst, it just doesn't taste good and I think it's because I couldn't taste any flavor from a few drops of sauces. read more

Such a great little poke place! I usually drive far to get a good poke bowl so knowing now that there's such an awesome spot in our own neighborhood is the best! read more

Not very welcoming customer service. There was a man in the back that saw me & someone else come in, but did not acknowledge us. Food was ok, but portion size is extremely minimal, considering the price you pay. I asked for a little extra seaweed salad and was given a look. There was no one else in the restaurant & the ambiance wasn't every inviting. Unfortunately will not return. read more

If I could rate 0 stars I would. I used to come here a lot when they first opened. The food was decent and I was happy. I stopped coming because of the lady that works here, her card reader wasn't working and I didn't have cash and she jus waived me off didn't give me the option to go get cash so I just left. Today was my first day back since and usually I go to Poke 1/2 but I wanted to give this place another try cause it's so close to my house. I ordered a large poke bowl. The spicy tuna that I had left a weird taste in my mouth and so did the salmon, meaning it's not fresh. I also asked for extra furikake and the man who works here said " I already gave you a lot " and the woman said " you can pay more if you want more" I really wish that I hadn't tipped but I felt bad. I feel bad for this poke place. I hope that it closes down. Bad vibes right when entering. DO NOT come here. .. unless you want people to tell you how you should have your poke bowl, with a sprinkle of bad attitudes to add to the very top:) Bad enough the food sucks, so does the people who work here. Look at all your reviews ! Change something to have a better business .. obviously something is wrong because it's not jus me who brought this up. read more

Tried this place out today and was not impressed. The entire menu looked pretty good, but I ended up going with a poke bowl, paying extra for a tiny amount of avocado. When I got home, I realized the rice was hot, which kind of cooked some of the salmon... I took a couple bites and something tasted off. I wasn't sure if it was the hot rice making things weird or if it was low quality fish, but I eventually realized that it was the ginger. It had definitely gone bad! I didn't want the throw the whole bowl away since it was just on the side, so once I removed it the rest of the bowl wasn't too bad. Considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients, it was definitely not worth $14 and I don't plan on going back. read more

The bowl I got was OK, but not especially fresh- the wontons i got literally made me throw up :( I should have known to leave when we walked in and the lady started very rudely and very loudly trying to make me hurry up and order as I finished up a phone call & looked at the menu... I will not be returning. :( read more

Very good! I used to think I'd have to drive all the way to San Diego state to get poke 1/2 but I'm so glad I can just drive two minutes to this place and get a good bowl of ahi! Everything is so good, out of the 10+ times I've gone only one time she forgot to put ginger and 1 time was out of masago but I am not complaining. Everything is a shortage and I'm glad that only happens on rare occasions. 10/10 would recommend read more

I've been going here for years for Poke, and it's by far my favorite place to get Poke from. The service is amazing, both the owners are so sweet, so nice, and extremely hard-working! The food is always fresh and delicious! read more

This is the best poke place I know about. The owner is very friendly and my fiancée has been going there so long that they always stock her favorite drinks. The negative reviews are a bit weird and don't reflect my experience going here for several years. read more

I come here during my lunch breaks and I am never disappointed. I come in my work uniform, and she is thoughtful and asks about my job while making my food in a timely manner. She always asks how I am and is so polite and always takes her time with me. Also, the food is so good! I get the large poke bowl every time I'm there and each time it is so good! The whole vibe of the shop is so sweet and calming. This is a place where a family can have great food and fun times! Overall, this place is 100% my go-to spot! I cant wait to come back! read more

So grateful to be able to enjoy delicious poke for a reasonable price outside of the Hillcrest/convoy area! Upon arrival they are quick to serve you, place is always kept clean, and the lady isn't super bubbly but she is kind & attentive. I also noticed the table with items for sale and thought during these trying times that was a great idea to help generate income. Best of wishes, you are appreciated. read more

I'd like to start of by giving a shout out to Melvin and Noah. They're really cool guys and are super generous! This is my favourite poke spot in the area and they have a really easy customizable menu. You wont be disappointed. Thanks guys! read more

I was pleasantly surprised and happy with my first time here. They had a good assortment of fresh fish to choose from and I was able to mix it up. I loved all the options of sides they offered. Don't let the smell of kimchi deter you, it is so good! Nice and spicy! The employee was very helpful and patient with me and my indecisiveness. I wanted EVERYTHING. I can't wait to go back and get it again! I'd recommend anyone to go. I'm so excited I don't have to drive to convoy or Kearney Mesa area for poke anymore! Yay! Oh and they have an assortment of sushi burritos I'm excited to try. They sound delish! This is a pic of my bowl I had last night. I got the salad, 2 scoops of tuna, spicy tuna, edamame, kimchi, ginger, masago, roasted garlic, onion crisps, spicy mayo, eel sauce, cucumbers and that might be it....I think. read more

Ahi Poke - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

Wow! Just finally sat down to eat my take out dinner. I ordered the daily special- lobster poke plate?? I am in heaven. This is one of the best meals I have had in ages. I have had an ahi poke bowl there before and it was good. Been meaning to go back and try other items. My daughter had the Hawaiian bowl and steamed edamame and she was super pleased!!! Anyway, just wanted to say thank you for an amazing meal after a really tough week!!! read more

Food quality has declined and the same lady is still there; she needs to go to the back for food prep and NOT talk and or interact with customers! .....What you want!?.... What else??!!!.... What else?! This ladies attitude has to change. I hope the OWNER is reading this and gives this lady an attitude check or removes her from interacting with customers. IF you want good service and good food, GO to Stubborn Poke inside the mall of El Cajon, YOU will NOT be disappointed! NEVER going back to AHI Poke off Mission Gorge next to Best Buy! read more

This place used to be great. The customer service was great and the food was always great. BUT today was a disaster. First off the lady that I'm assuming owns the place was not pleasant at all today. I felt rushed when I was the only person in the place. She had a sign up for bao buns! Awesome love those things I'll get some with my bowl as well. I order my bowl she wrapped it up puts it to the side tells me 10 minutes. Okay... I walk outside wait 10 minutes go back inside she tells me " i told you more than 10 minutes". Okay I went outside waited like 8 minutes walked back in (mind you my bowl with hot rice and Cold salmon was still sitting in the bag".) and she rolls her eyes tells me there still not done. Okay I have to go at this point. I ask for my money back she gives it to me. No sorry no nothing. Last time I come here. And my salmon was half cooked because it sat on hot rice for 20 minutes. read more

Food is yummy, and the service is outstanding. I ordered poke, tempura and ramen to go. The nice lady working told me to wait in the car and she will bring it out to me when it's done (I'm in crutches) so I don't have to walk back and forth. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area. read more

I usually don't write reviews but this was utterly terrible. This is by no means "poke". It's almost like poke was an after thought. They sell a lot of stuff, the spam masubi was good but it's hard to mess that up. But the poke was mediocre at best. Small portions, not a huge selection of toppings, and the spicy tuna was absurdly red which means they likely dye it. Wouldn't eat here again. read more

Spouse owned, low key, great food and fish, I have not had much off their additional menu besides the gyoza, but that was great too. I probably hit this place up every 1-2 weeks. The main cashier is always nice and accommodating. I only wish they were open earlier since they are one of the few raw fish food locations in the area! read more

This place is awesome. Very fresh, nothing too salty or too saturated, and no super heavy sauces. I love my poke to be just flavorful enough and filling and it met both of those requirements. Prefer this over chain restaurants like poke one half. read more

Ahi Poke - Custom bowls (2 proteins and salad/rice bases) - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

They have ramen soup, but I don't recommend getting it as the soup is microwaved. The Poke bowl is good.

Worst poke spot ever everything from the customer service to the portion presentation and they did not have everything advertised...

DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT FOOD POISONING!! I ordered a poke bowl and got Tuna as my main fish as I always do at poke shops. About half way through, I noticed something was off with the texture and flavor of the tuna. It tasted like it had gone bad and was so soft and malleable I was able to smush the tuna pieces together into one chunk without a problem. Not even 20 minutes later it had started coming out of me, and on top of that, the woman that was working there yelled at me for using the restroom?? It's been over 24 hours and I'm still getting worse and worse and on the brink of going to the Emergency Room if it doesn't settle anytime soon. read more

The pork in the ramen was sour? Also. The lady that was there (I think the owner) was pretty rude. She took my order, we said my partner was going to order, then said she'd be back in 10 minutes and ignored him. We came in 30 min before closing and she just seemed mad we came in. read more

I want to inform everyone about what I have experienced in the past 24 hours from coming to this place. I order a tuna bowl and it was absolutely awful. You could tell immediately the fish was bad. 30 minutes later I started breaking out in hives and went to urgent care. From urgent care I was sent in an ambulance to the ER because they assumed I was having an allergic reaction. I have NEVER had any allergy issues until now and I'm starting to wonder if it was just due to the bad fish. I hate leaving bad reviews but at this point I feel like it is important for others safety. read more

This place is awesome!!! Been waiting for a place like this in Santee since ive been to the one that is like it in Poway! Fresh fish, great ingredients and alot of them. Service was outstanding and quite honestly there is nothing negative to say about this place. Perfect for pre or post workout meals!! Highly recommend Ahi Poke to everyone! read more

Ahi Poke - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

Fantastic poke in Santee! Always great service and great food. There's 12 seats indoors if you decide to eat there. Also we love their milk boba tea, so delicious and hits the spot. read more

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I was the only customer and could not have felt more unwelcome. The man came out from the back and just stared and glared at me. I say I want a bowl, so he grabs one and continues to stare and glare. Not one word of welcome or asking what I want. The medium portion was much smaller than other poke places. When I got home and examined the food, it didn't seem fresh. Ate it anyway and cramped up a few hours later. The health dept. should make a surprise visit. Will never go back. read more

Annoying that I couldn't get a large bowl with all the same items. They only let you have 2 scoops of one item and the portion was tiny. The freshness of all the poke was questionable as well. I got a large bowl and only ate half of the poke ( aka the one I wanted originally) do to the quality. The lady at the counter was very rude as well. Save your self the trouble and just make the drive somewhere else where you will get more bang for your buck and quality items read more

I started this review on restaurant waiting for my order. There was only 1 lady working and she looked tired and angry. I used to work in a subway alone at night, so i get it. Whew, was she short with me. I probably would have taken offense if I was never in her shoes. But since I was, i tipped well and just waited patiently. The quality of food was average at best. There is nothing to report home to or post on IG about. Drove 15 minutes for this, and won't do that again unless desperate. I tried 4 things on the menu, and I gotta say the price was the only pleasing thing about the visit in total. But im not a picky eater. I can eat anything, so i did, but if asking my review on it, i would say, "I'll never crave this particular poke restaurant." But it did the job. read more

This place is amazing. They have ramen, Build your own poke bowls, amazing assortment of lemon aids, poke bombs, it's shame it's so hidden away in the shopping center. Not many people know about it. I used to live across the street and found this place by accident. Hard to find good oriental food in santee. The pricing is a bit expensive but very worth it to support a family owned business. read more

Ahi Poke - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

I hate to do this..... but I had really high hopes for this place and am a big fan of another restaurant chain who does their poke bowls the same way (subway style). This location is a little closer than the other restaurant and thought I would give it a try. The lady who assisted us was very sweet and the customer service was excellent. She made your bowl and brought it to you and checked up on you (probably the reason they gained 3 stars from me) The food was ok. Their bowls are smaller and cost the same and you have to pay extra for items such as avocado. If you are used to homemade chips as part of your bowl you will get store bought chips. They did have customers coming in and to be honest if I did come back it would be because I was in a rush and needed a poke fix and mostly for the customer service because you can tell they care about their customers. read more

Food is fresh. Tuna tasted good. Small scoops . It will help satisfy your cravings but service is zero star. She was rushing, impatient, impolite and not friendly at all. I wouldn't go back for this sake. But if you just ignore the attitude and want to go for just the food, it will be just alright to satisfy your hunger read more

Wonderful! They have great prices and appropriate portions. The customer service makes it 10 times better. We always enjoy our meals here. This is our favorite poke place. I love how they have eel sauce. I have not seen this sauce at any other poke places. ** I wish they had more seating. It is rather small inside the restaurant. read more

Delicious poke, amazing customer service, and super clean and tidy. This is my new home base for everything poke related not only was my make your own bowl delicious but it was accompanied by good conversation! The woman at the register was so sweet and made me feel at home this is definitely a hidden gem in the small town of Santee! You can tell they love their customers and want you to enjoy the experience. If your looking to make your bowl a little less calories too, you can do half salad half rice, or full salad read more

Ahi Poke - Chili lemonade with mango - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

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So very very tasty! My daughter and I stopped by to try it out today. We both got poke bowls. So much flavor, fresh and healthy. We will be back. read more

First time here and I must say this place is great. I had the Maui Mango Bowl with the Mango Chili Lemonade and wow that's a great refreshing drink along with the poke bowl. Will be back. read more

Ahi Poke - Maui Mango Bowl is a must at this spot and you must order it with a Mango chili Lemonade. This place is great spot and the prices are great - Poke Near Me - Santee, California

First time going and it's closed. Drove out of my way, not a local(from out of town). No sign posted why it's closed, but a sign saying it's supposed to be open. Update: I guess someone had an emergency and had to close early. read more