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    Ahipoke

    3.9 (168 reviews)

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    Aileen P.

    Pretty good for what it's worth. The portions are usually great and they have a variety of fish options sure to appease anyone who's in the mood for poke. They also have lots of fresh options for toppings. One of the better spots in Escondido.

    3 item poke bowl
    Jericho L.

    Here is my review. Price was average for a 3 item poke plate $18 bucks but to have the smallest Ice cream scooper in the world to which your scooping my poke from is just crazy. I mean talk about Portion control I selected spicy tuna Ahi and octopus and the Ahi and octopus was done with this scooper that I probably got 4-5 pieces of tuna with in this huge large container. I felt like I was eating straight salad or rice with some sauce on it. Not worth it to me. If I get to select 3 items of fish seafood I want that to be dominate on my plate not the smallest item on my plate for $20 bucks probably won't be back and not be cause it wasn't good just because of portion of Proteins

    Spamasubi, salmon bowl, and gyoza!!!
    D M.

    I always get their grilled salmon bowl, a spamasubi, and gyoza!! They even serve thai tea boba and ramen if you wish, All my fav foods in 1 spot. It's super affordable!! I love the older gentleman with the mustache, he always wears the bass pro shop hat, and has the best customer service! He's so jolly and very patient when ordering, he is usually working by himself and handles so much customers at the same time, he's quick and always so friendly. I usually get all the sauces ontop of my salmon rice bowl (-citrus wasabi & the spicey sauce) add crispy onion, furikake, and the spice powder if you can handle it!! This place is really clean, they have limited seating but a lot of people order for pick up to cut time in line for lunch breaks. This is my favorite ahi poke spot, they have so much varieties of choices to choose from, and their servings are so filling!!

    Jacqueline T.

    I have been here before years ago and liked it, but tonight it was lackluster and almost everything about it. My bowl seemed less appealing/appetizing compared to other poke places I have been to. The portions seemed small for what it was priced at and all the extras were very minimal. The fish didn't taste fresh (granted I showed up 20 min before they closed) and the employees seemed less than excited to be there. Hopefully this was just an off day for them.

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    Isaias S.

    Oh my gosh! The atmosphere is amazing! Very hip and the employees are super friendly! Honestly I couldn't have asked for better customer service! The food looks amazing and taste even better! If you're looking for a poki place come here!!! You won't regret it.

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    Nicholas G.

    This is our go-to Poki place here in Escondido. It's quick and easy to order here with giant signs up above. The store makes it even easier with signs at eye level for each station your order travels. 1. Size. 2. Rice and/or Salad. 3. Meats. 4. Mixers and sauce. 5. Dry toppings. And then I think you're done. I've never been when there hasn't been more than 3 people/groups ahead of me. If you're looking for good, healthy, and fast food; Ahi Poki is an awesome spot to grab a bite.

    Regular bowl, spicy tuna and blazin' salmon

    So good!!! They have a great variety of toppings, the sauces were delicious, and the fish was fresh and yummy. Great portion size too. I got the spicy tuna and blazin' salmon and they were so good. Service was kind and quick too! Will definitely be coming back.

    Sad half and half sale
    Jessica M.

    Seriously what happened to this place this was my salad after I mixed it and took only 2 small bites... it was suppose to be half and half and there was literally 6 kelp noodles cmon y'all ! You're driving your business into the ground I used to love this place. I thought I was crazy when I got my order but I pushed everything aside and this literally the portion.

    Poki regular bowl
    Sara R.

    Portions are small. They look big online but they aren't. Customer service was alright when we left no one said "thank you, come again," or "have a good day." The place was very quit no one was there besides myself and my partner. Some music would help the place feel a little more comfortable.

    unagi musubi
    Nat L.

    i came here to try their musubi and i will definitely be coming back! service was very fast and it was made fresh

    Regular Bowl
    Jason L.

    Not bad at all. Went around 11:30 on a Saturday. There appeared to only be one person working and she was grilling some sort of chicken for some yahoo glued to his phone while simultaneously making bowls for us. Multitasking at its best, people. Yours truly opted for the regular bowl (2 proteins) and chose octopus and "Tuna Luau." The latter is a marinated tuna mixed with onion and avocado and ends up being a smart choice because as a topping, avocado sets you back and extra $1.50 but if you get the Tuna Luau, it's already mixed in at no extra charge. She stacked each bowl so high that it ended up being what I would've thought the larger bowl would've been in terms of quantity. We ordered to-go, so she ended up putting the entire bowl inside a clear plastic clamshell because ain't nobody fitting a lid atop that mountain of sea creatures and accoutrement. All in all, good flavor, nice and fresh. Extra high five to the girl working the counter for being on top of it. Well played.

    Yellowtail, spicy tuna
    Kaoru K.

    This poke shop is surprisingly very good, they blew my mind. I've been to a couple of big chains, never liked any of them, but their poke got good flavor. I'll definitely come back!

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    wow!!! Great food organic and fresh did mention kelp noodles omg tofu bowl from the best place!! And 50% off with the app!!! Yesssssssss

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    Ask the Community - Ahipoke

    Why did this location close?

    The rice is served warm

    Is the rice cold or warm a constant problem I bump into at poki places is that the rice is hot which is a total clash with the cold fish?

    I believe ours was cold.

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    I love fresh fish and if I can eat fish everyday, this pussycat over here will be purring up a…read morestorm. I was in the mood for poke but wasnt in the right direction to get to the Japanese markets in Kearny Mesa so I fired up my Yelp app to see where along the route home I would find a good poke location. I wanted to go to Hawaiian fresh seafood in Poway but it was going to close right when I arrived, so I chose this place as it has better later hours. This location is in a strip mall but dont let the looks of this place deter you. The regular plate comes with 3 proteins and lots to choose from and I was quite overwhelmed. In the end, I choose tuna, salmon and seared tuna. I liked the tuna and salmon but will choose something else than seared tuna next time. I had half rice and half greens, and I can't do spicy so the guy helping me just added some sesame oil and ponzu for me. I dont know how he knew but I dont like any of my fish drowning in sauce and he knew that without even asking me. I got a bunch of veggie toppings as I love vegetables. Pile on the radish, cucumbers, edamame, corn, masago, seaweed salad, green onions, furikake! Overall, this was a great poke spot and portion size generous but you are paying $20 for the dish which includes taxes and tips. Id def come back again!

    Watch out for the online ordering "glitch"…read more Ordered takeout through their website and had a bit of a frustrating experience. The online menu is a bit misleading since it allows you to select a drink as if it's included in the meal price, but upon pickup, the staff informed us it was an extra charge. It felt a bit deceptive, so I really hope they fix that technical glitch soon to avoid awkwardness at the counter. As for the food, it was decent. I tried the half chips and mixed greens base this time, but it wasn't quite my favorite combo. If you're ordering, I'd suggest sticking with the white rice and mixed greens instead for a much better balance.

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    It was my first time going to Mikko Sushi, and the experience was amazing. The restaurant was…read morespotless and more affordable than I expected, which made it even better. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the visit. The food was the highlight--everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Overall, I'd rate it a 10/10 and would definitely recommend it to anyone craving great sushi and if you're able to handle dessert afterwards their ice cream tempura is absolutely amazing!!

    Best sushi spot in Escondido! I come here at least once a month for sushi dates, and it never…read moredisappoints. Alex is usually our waitress, and she's been working here for a long time. She's always attentive throughout our entire dining experience and makes us feel well taken care of without being overbearing. She has such a warm friendly personality, and it's clear she genuinely enjoys what she does. As for the food, we like to try different rolls each time. Some of our favorites so far are the Escondido roll, Dynamite roll (definitely one of our top picks), Dragon roll, and the asparagus tempura roll. We'll sometimes add a spicy California roll too. On colder days, I love getting their miso soup or spicy tonkatsu ramen, you can even switch out the protein for an extra charge, which is a nice option. My husband usually goes for the chicken katsu curry, and I really enjoy the beef yakisoba or the teriyaki salmon. So if you're in Escondido definitely give them a try!

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    Decided to give this place a try since sushi options are very limited in the area. We saw the mixed…read morereviews, but all the recent ones are 4 stars and up so we thought it would be nice. Maybe we just came in on a bad day (or maybe we weren't treated well because we aren't regulars), but the service my family got was terrible. When we first got there we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated even though there were 20 empty tables and no line in front of us. Then when we were seated it took 15 more minutes just get our drink order. 2 other groups were sat after us and they immediately got water, wasabi and ginger on their tables. 10 minutes later we finally got our waters and put in our appetizers and main food order. The table behind us ordered after us and they got their appetizers inmediately within 10 minutes of them putting in their order. Then the table in front of us ALSO got their appetizers AND rolls. We had to call over a server just to ask where our miso soup was even at. 20 minutes later we finally get the soup and wings. And 15 minutes later, the rolls finally came. The other 2 tables already finished their food and were paying and we were just barely getting our food. The only thing saving this review is the food. The food was delicious and I'd say worth the price, but why were we treated so much differently than the other diners? The other 2 tables were in and out within 45 minutes and we were there almost 90. We didn't even order much - just 2 miso soups, chicken wings, and 3 rolls. That shouldn't take 1.5 hours to make. The place is clean and in a nice area but I don't think we will be returning here again.

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