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    Joya Kitchen

    4.2 (66 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Han L.

    the space is so nice and parking was easy. but the tuna poke bowl was bad. the tuna was low quality and the rice was kinda inedible. so mushy

    Alicia P.

    I truly enjoy coming to Joya! It's in a convenient location, but their hours are limiting for me. They are only open weekdays til 3 pm, except Thursday when they have happy hour until 7 pm. They have a nice fresh menu and a full bar. I really liked the grilled shrimp tacos and the Winter Whiskey cocktail. I've been many times and I always enjoy the spacious dining area and patio! They can host large group events too.

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    Kelly D.

    Great lunch option if you work in the area. On the pricier end if you don't work in the building and have the building discount. Beautiful open space inside and out to enjoy your meal. There was a good variety of food options from sandwiches, salads, smoothies, to tacos. I got the shrimp tacos. Although I enjoyed the taco flavors, there was too much tortilla for the amount of filling. Fries were delicious.

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    Maria C.

    We decided to try happy hour with some friends. My husband and kids came along since I heard about their open concept space and outdoor games. The place is conveniently located off the 5 freeway taking the Genesee Ave exit and heading east. You go up the hill slightly and make a right and the restaurant is in a corporate area. You'll see the signage on the right and you can either park in the front of the building or the back (which we did). Free parking anywhere and there's quite a bit of space. When we arrived it was around 530pm. There was one large party and us. A half hour later it got pretty busy. We ordered our food and drinks at the counter and found a booth to share. There is ample seating and great for large groups. There is indoor and outdoor seating available as well as bar seating. The place is large scale and lots of outdoor games and grassy areas to pass the time esp at happy hour. We ordered the chips and salsa and guac, garlic fries, burger, and steak quesadilla. My husband got a canned happy hour drink which was pretty tasty. My kids enjoyed the fries. Good portion and came out crispy. The chips and salsa/guac and pretty standard. I would have preferred my guac to have more citrus flavoring (squeeze of lime maybe?); a little bland. The burger had 2 patties with cheese. My stomach was ehhh after and I couldn't figure out if it was too greasy for me or my stomach was just upset. My daughter likes the quesadilla. Came with 3 slices and was filling. We enjoyed the outdoor space very much. My kids loved running around and playing with the corn hole game. There's also a pool table inside and ping pong tables and foosball available outdoor. I would def come back just because my kids enjoyed themselves so much. Happy hour is only Tues-Thursday until 7p with last call to order food at 6pm. Get there early to enjoy the space! Too bad they aren't open on weekends otherwise we would be here all the time!!!

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    Dung N.

    I've been wanting to check out Joya for a while now, but their hours were very limited. I was able go one Friday afternoon for happy hour back in August! The area is very spacious! There is a pool table inside and ping pong in the lawn area. We sat at the bar and I decided to try their blue green ocean smoothie. It came with blueberries, pineapple, banana, coconut, agave, spiralina, and kale. It was nice of them to split it for us. It was a darker blue than I normally see with spirulina, but was very refreshing and healthy! From the happy hour menu, we chose the tuna poke bowl and Baja shrimp tacos. The food was pretty good and were nice portions. We ran into a friend of ours and she let us try some of her food. I had some of the quesadilla, fries, and salad. Everything was very tasty!

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    Jocy C.

    One of my Yelp Elite friends, Alicia, invited me here on a Friday afternoon for Happy Hour. It was delicious!! I didn't realize that it had just recently opened. Looks to be only a month ago or so. Located in La Jolla area of San Diego, CA. According to their website - Joya is a contemporary, approachable restaurant serving organic farm-fresh menu items, daily specials, and delicious salads, sandwiches, and pressed juices. "This area of La Jolla is a central hub for some of our county's biggest innovators in science, medicine, and technology," said Clique Hospitality Founder, Andy Masi. "We wanted to create a space where some of San Diego's brightest minds as well as locals and visitors to the area, could come together over organic, fresh, delicious food while soaking up the beauty of Joya's open restaurant concept. With Chef Jojo Ruiz taking the lead on Joya's culinary direction, our guests can anticipate a fantastic, seasonal, and ingredient-driven menu." I tried the following - (1) Island Matcha Cocktail (2) Avocado Toast (3) Grilled Baja Shrimp Tacos (4) Ceviche Verde My friend also ordered a Winter Whiskey Cocktail. I'm a fan of everything! Food, cocktails, vibe were all amazing!

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    Emmett T.

    Joya Kitchen is a new onsite restaurant at The Boardwalk on Science Center Dr which is a corridor for numerous biopharmaceutical companies. The suite is rather hidden from the main road so you park in the front lot and then walk towards the back of the structure to reach Joya. The place is very large and modern with an open air atmosphere. Its location is very convenient for tenants of the same building and those at the next door addresses. Breakfast hours are from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Ten main dishes, six smoothies, four juices, and various coffee and espresso made up the morning menu. Lunch is between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Small plates, salads, soups, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and entrees were the menu categories. On Thursday and Friday, Happy Hour runs from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Plenty of healthy food choices were available. I chose a build your own entree consisting of one protein (Faroe Island Salmon), two greens & grains (Roasted Herb Potatoes, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables), and one sauce (Green Goddess). The salmon fillet included a charred skin that added a crispy texture. The roasted vegetables were seasoned well and had a good flavor to them. The cost for this lunch was $22 which was expensive, but it was typical of their prices. This space is great for hosting small meetings or doing some work on a laptop away from the desk while eating or drinking. With many employees working remotely now, I would be concerned that not enough people will come and patronize Joya Kitchen to sustain the business in the long run.

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    Absolutely amazing - do yourself a favor and come here! Everything on the menu is delicious!

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    Food is always fresh, and service is quick. Area is very clean and there is a variety of seating to choose from.

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    Top quality organic food in a great location. Other reviewers whining about the prices being higher should stick with McDonald's!

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    BHC Chicken - Sorrento Valley

    4.3(202 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Sorrento Valley
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    California English

    4.0(504 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Sorrento Valley
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    Afraid of overdosing on Mexican food during a recent visit to San Diego, I had dinner at California…read moreEnglish since it was close to my hotel. I had a beet salad. It was a tad overdressed but otherwise very tasty. The potato skins were meh and desperately needed salt. I had a very delicious cocktail, the "On Holiday," which was vodka, housemade limoncello and, I think, a strawberry/basil/peppercorn syrup. Apparently they will be closing their doors at the end of the month and it seems there are no plans to reopen at another location. But if you're in the area, give California English a try.

    I'm bummed California English is closing its doors and so fortunate that I've gotten to eat here…read moremany times. I wanted to do one final review as a thank you. You have a few weeks to experience it if you haven't already done so. Their drinks are delightful and I ordered the Golden Hour mocktail last night which was nice, refreshing and bubbly and ginger forward. For food, my hubby and I split the several dishes starting with the Scotch Egg, then the peach and beet salad, the sourdough bread, fish and chips, and dessert to go. The Scotch Egg has changed over the years and is now coated in a spicy gochujang. The surprise hit was the sourdough which was sliced thin, crispy yet soft and buttery, and served with a ricotta maple spread, hummus and tomatoes, and an oil and balsamic dip. We ate every last bite and that bread is still singing to me. The peach, beet, and goat cheese salad hit all the right notes of tangy, crunchy, creamy, and bright. It was superb and had a great balance. The fish and chips have always been my favorite and we ate it up along with their mushy peas. Yum. Lastly, we ordered the sticky toffee pudding to go. It came in a delicious sweet sauce, had a dense bit noise cake, and a side of caramel ice cream that made me want to cry it was so good. Thank you California English for bringing delicious memorable food to San Diego.

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    Outside patio seating

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    Churro shortbread cookie, Sticky toffee Madeleine and some delicious tartlet

    California English - Tea time - Boozy Tea (tequila, blueberry)

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    4.2(969 reviews)
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    After my appointment at the Veteran Affairs we passed by here at Mendocino Farm La Jolla…read more Our first time here so we just picked which one looks good and sounds good on the menu board. We picked PERUVIAN STEAK SANDWICH, a seared steak tossed in Spicy aji amarillo sauce, then their CHIMICHURRI STEAK BACON; it's a seared steak and applewood-smoked bacon, and also got their SMOKEY BBQ BRIOCHE SANDWICH , this one is a smoke Pork burnt ends with BBQ sauce. Every sandwich we had tasted good, but i like the most the Chimichurri Steak & Bacon, it's more to my palate, not too sweet or not too spicy. Service was quick our sandwiches were done quickly, plenty of staff go around checking the tables and greeting the customers. Parking is easy, with lots of spaces.

    I like the Mendocino Farms concept and we had a good experience at the first one we visited (it was…read morenot this one) so I was disappointed with our long wait for three to-go sandwiches and a cup of soup. I think I was sitting in the store for at least 30 minutes while a family member waited in our car and watched several people park, get their orders and leave. Two people who ordered after us received their food before we did. I finally stood up and only then did an associate crabbily pack up our order and give it to us. When we first arrived, no one even showed up at the counter for at least five minutes. There was another customer waiting behind us as well. My sandwich (Happy Hippie) was not very good...insubstantial and put together in a blah manner. A family member who had the "not so fried chicken sandwich" said it was too salty. I paid $62 for this order (with a tip, which I had added before the long wait...) It obviously wasn't a good value, This is a beautiful and clean store but a general lack of enthusiasm from the associates, inconsistent customer service, high prices, and mediocre quality food will dissuade me from making any future visits to this location.

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    Egglet

    4.1(142 reviews)
    2.1 mi•University City
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    What a cute little cafe!! A buddy informed me about a korean egg sandwich cafe and I had to come…read moreby! Tucked away in the back next to Leucadia Pizza in UTC at the end of Lebon where the Vons is... plenty if parking, next to Tesla chargers, and easy to find. Quick order process on the screen and plenty of places to sit and get some work done w free wifi. I love the korean music and TV featuring yummy korean eats.. and girls working there in the morning are so nice. Took sandwiches to go... and these are HUGE!!! Bigger than the ones I've seen from korea!! Got the bacon sandwich and its like 5 eggs thick with tons of yummy bacon.. slaw.. a slightly sweet sauce (koreans love sweet sauces)... and just so delicious. I was a little hesitant for the cost at first.. but the size definitely makes it worth. Easy to split with a buddy. My friend got sausage.. another hashbrown... and they also enjoyed their sandwiches! Also got the tiramisu coffee which was just right paired w the sandwich. Just the right amount of sweet and lovely chocolate flavor w coffee. Definitely recommend. Will definitely be back. Go get your breakfast fix and support them!! Such a lovely find!!

    Tasty little sandwich that was made fresh. I got the egg and smoked bacon. Good and the bacon was…read moregood. I found the bread a little lacking and overall it could use a little bit more salt. Still a tasty sandwich. I did find the two ordering machines out front a little off putting, but those are becoming common. They just seem unnecessary at their volume.

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    Inside: wide shot from table

    Egglet - Hash brown and egg sandwich

    Hash brown and egg sandwich

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    Some countertop seating

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    4.3(123 reviews)
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    I love the La Jolla location of Ike's.  There is a ton of free parking in the underground structure…read moreso my car stays cool while I eat.  I ordered the Hollywould's SF Cheesesteak without cheese and I added bacon.  I liked the texture of the crunch bread which was mostly soft except for the top which was crumbly like a concha.  Bread had a nice mild flavor with a hint of sweetness.  Lettuce and tomato added some moisture and fresh flavors.  Bacon was dry and crunchy with a salty smoky flavor.  Steak was tender and I liked the beefy flavor.  This was a big sandwich and made for a good size lunch. Bubble Up which I drank alot when I was a kid but rarely see now was a pleasant surprise.  I loved the sweet lemon lime flavor.  They have a very good drink selection here. Zapps potato chips were crunchy and had a nice fried potato flavor.  A bit like Utz potato chips. 2nd visit I tried the Matt Cain sandwich.  I modified it so it had turkey, roast beef, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on the Dutch Crunch Bread.  Bread had a fresh aroma and flavor.  One of my fav breads.  Lettuce and tomato were fresh and crisp.  Bacon had a bit of crunch and a delicious salty and smoky flavor.  Roast beef and turkey were tender and tasty.  Great tasting sandwich. Zapps bbq potato chips were crunchy and I loved the tangy and smoky flavor. Staff was nice and got my order out quick.  Ike's makes great tasting sandwiches and has an awesome drink selection.  I noticed that you can purchase extra meat.  I'll give that a try next time.

    I feel like whenever I order ahead from ikes at other locations, there's always something missing…read more Not here! My sandwich was made perfectly and was ready at the time I set for pickup after ordering ahead on the app. I got the Terrell Davis which comes with turkey, avocado, bacon and Swiss. Asked for light dirty sauce. All the flavors worked really well together and it didn't eat too salty. Loved that they had a good amount of avocado in it too. It's located right at the entrance of the strip mall as you're driving in. Decent amount of parking but it was very busy when I came on a Tues during lunch. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, more indoor though.

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches
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