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Went here for lunch with a few coworkers and Pokeworks didn't disappoint! Super fresh fish and a variety of sauces, I've never tried a Yuzu based sauce before, and it complimented perfectly with the ahi tuna :) Lunch rush can be a little crazy, but the service was quick, and they have a ton of space inside. Love the vibes here, but a little more expensive comparatively to other Poke places in OC. read more

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First time trying! Review isn't a super colorful painting. In short, does not fulfill full orders, under seasoned soup, wrong drink, and broken burritos. Go to poke tiki instead, it's what I've gone to for poke all my time in California. I regret trying this place. I was really excited too :( I did an online order for delivery. Got the combo, with a Diet Coke, poke burrito, and miso soup. I also added a side of edemame. Burrito was fine. Broke apart at the ends, but most burritos do. Coke wasn't diet as I selected, but that's fine. The miso soup was heavily watered down with only a few tofu and no seasoning, I'd bet no more than 5 pieces. Edamame was NOT delivered, and I had to get refunded through a 3rd party for it missing. Won't be trying again :) read more

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Fraudulent / theft charge! Overcharged my credit card without permission. They overcharged me. I tipped with cash yet they still deducted another portion of the tip on Apple Pay WITHOUT my permission. read more

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Nana K.

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Build a poke bowl heaven! So many different options to choose from, including lobster surimi, pineapple or mango toppings, and their new black garlic aioli sauce. I'm a dedicated salmon poke bowl girl with the usual poke works classic sauce type. As expected, my bowl was delicious! I love that there are different size options. Small was plenty for me. My salmon was fresh, and all the toppings tasted fresh as well. They have many unique items such as poke bombs, chicken ramen miso soup, and tons of tempting drinks. My husband got their masubi and he said it was delicious. We both agreed we would come back next time we are in the area. I am tempted to venture out and try some of their other items. Overall, a pleasant experience! read more

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Fresh fish and consistent quality ! It's nice that they have so many semi cooked and also chicken and tofu options for anyone who might not want raw. It's always very clean inside and there's ample parking in this shopping plaza. They give good portions for their price and are consistent. They have a lot of fun drink options and spam musubi as well. I also really enjoyed their Mac salad. The only thing is my personal experience with the staff has been very minimal as it's very few words and usually no greeting but everyone has off days :) read more

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Carrie Z.

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This is a good choice for a fresh poke bowl. I got the Half Ahi, Half Salmon bowl. The Portion: It's a perfectly sized meal for one person. The Flavor: They include a good variety of toppings, which adds a lot of texture and keeps the flavor profile interesting throughout the bowl. Good bowl for ~$15. It didn't leave a strong enough impression for a return visit. read more

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Alex E.

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Enjoyed my poke bowl, and some good vibes. Great selection of sauces and dranks. Right near downtown so plenty of places to walk after a bite. read more

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An C.

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I prefer poke bowls limited to only essential ingredients, but I also cant help myself from getting everything- if it is available! Pokeworks is one of those place where every ingredient that can possibly go into a bowl is available. Decent price and decent poke. When we walked in it smelled DELICIOUS. They said you can have items torched and whatever they last torched smelled deliciioous. Not sure why I didn't try my food torched after making a fuss about the scents. Their chili oil topping is also a very good chili oil! Dim sum quality chili oil imo and very crispy. Doesn't belong in poke but I got it anyways haha. The girl working was lively, patient, and a positive interaction. read more

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Emma K.

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I just went there tonight, and the service was really bad as well as the food. The person making the food didn't know what goes into specific bowls and had to text a coworker for help while I was waiting in line. Someone else ended up coming out after several minutes to help me. The portions of everything were comically small, the crab salad was seriously was a teaspoon sized scoop. The food itself was not very good, the poke was super chewy and I wasn't able to finish it. Definitely not worth the $18 will not be coming back. read more

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Micaella D.

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My spicy ahi bowl was incredible, service was so quick, and Fahmi did an incredible job servicing our needs and being so patient with us! They were also playing some great songs on their playlist haha so i had a great time just waiting in line. I'll be back again soon! read more

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Debbie F.

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The guy really hyped the Huli HuliChicken plate up & said it was so delicious. It was really well presented & looked good. The portion was nice, but the flavor of the chicken was definitely not teriyaki or Huli Huli. I am from Hawaii and a foodie . Need to work on the sauce / marinade. I took 2 bites & did not finish. I was starving when I went in , so I was anticipating a great eat and come out disappointed! read more

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First time at a pokeworks and I went with the spicy ahi bowl over mixed greens. I also grabbed Spam musubi for the first time ever, which surprised me. The bowl comes loaded with ahi tuna, cucumber, sliced onion, edamame, masago, green onion, sesame seeds, onion crisps, and shredded nori, all tossed with their spicy sauce. Everything looks fresh right away. The tuna is clean and tender, the cucumbers add a cool crunch, and the onions give it just enough bite without overpowering anything. The masago and sesame seeds add texture, and the ginger i asked for tied everything together. The spicy sauce coats everything evenly and gives the bowl some heat without drowning it. Over mixed greens, it stays light but still filling. Each bite feels balanced, nothing overpowering, nothing missing. Last-minute decision, I also ordered Spam musubi. I've seen Spam my whole life and never had the urge to try it until today. It's a thick slice of grilled Spam over seasoned rice, wrapped with seaweed. The Spam is crisp on the outside and tender inside, salty in a good way, and it works really well with the rice. Simple, comforting, and way better than I expected. Everything was really good. I enjoyed the bowl and the spam musubi, and I'm glad I finally tried it! read more

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Larissa R.

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Discovered this place thru ClassPass since we weren't from the area. Absolutely loved it the premade Yuzu Ponzu Salmon bowl. Also loved the tea selections! Service was friendly and quick. Premises are so well maintained and clean. read more

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Melissa L.

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So bomb!!! Had this after a beach day amazing with my cousin and it was so fresh and delicious

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Mia D.

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The service here was amazing. Thank you for being so helpful Carl! Customer service will have us come back again. Great atmosphere.

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Ernie G.

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Best place in OC to get poke! Great customer service the workers are always polite! And the portions are great! If you're looking for somewhere to fill your belly or satisfy your appetite this is the spot!! And the play great music! read more

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Frank P.

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Fish and toppings were super fresh, the staff John and Carl were very friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

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Laura P.

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It was delivered and it was very good. The food was delicious. I ordered the three item salmon half rice half salad was delicious. I already said that, but it really was. It was more than I could eat. I added on cucumbers, corn edamame, krab and crunchy onions. I wish I had gotten those on the side if I could, but it was very delicious again I said that it was packed nicely with some sauces on the side that I asked for also, they gave me chopsticks and a fork and cannot speak of the ambience since I didn't go into the store, but overall I would order from there again or go in there and have food also they have happy hour before 5 PM and you can get it discounted read more

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Daun S.

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Favorite Poki place. The sauces are AMAZING & fish is fresh and yummy. Carl & John best team serving me.

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Tamara J.

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Love Pokeworks! Always friendly! Great boba too! Thank you!!!!! Love that it's so close to home.

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Elcid C.

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Go to pokeworks! Carl and John took care of us! Great vibe and great food ! Came in and the bowl and musubi were bomb read more

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Lily M.

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I think I might have just come in on an off day, but I was disappointed with this poke. There is very little rice served and the fish serving was skimpy, but boy did they drench the bowl in sauce. You can see in the photo that the rice is swimming in sauce. I would say be very vocal about how you like your poke prepared at this location depending who is your server. Other than that, the staff and ambiance is nice. read more

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Alice G.

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2 months ago

Great service by Jarason and Austin and looking forward to fresh and delicious poke bowls

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Roselyn A.

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8 months ago

The have great customer service, everything is fresh I had the poke bowl everything spicy for the spicy lovers read more

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Deborah K.

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Bomb poke by the beach! service is good & area is clean as well Will come back again :) read more

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Jennie Cotterill

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I'm a clown and terrible with names but (i think) Carl and John were super friendly and helpful. Got a beautiful, fresh bowl super fast on my lunch break. Just what I wanted! read more

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Allison R.

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Was at a training and wanted to walk somewhere for lunch and stumbled upon Pokeworks. The place is clean and the employees helpful. There are predetermined bowls you can order or build your own. I opted to build my own. There are many options for protein and toppings. I appreciated that. The Serrano aioli sauce was quite good as well. My salmon was a good texture and not fishy. I also ordered a jasmine milk tea. After a sip, it just tasted like milk. They were kind and added a little more tea, but it still tasted off. I ended up throwing it away. Not going to bring down the overall review since the poke itself was good and the employees were kind. Just don't order the milk tea. I'd go back if I were in the area. read more

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Amanda A.

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Carl and John are great every time I come in. It's fast and easy. Love coming here on my lunch break. read more

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Jennifer B.

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excellent customer service with a smile. food was incredible. will def be returning. not really from here but this place did not disappoint. shout out to Emanuel for making it a 10/10 visit. read more

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Food was great! Service by Karen was great, she's super friendly and professional. The music was also great in store! read more

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Nadia M.

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Came here for the first time, overall a good experience. I got the 'small' bowl which consists of only one scoop of protein, choose your own base. Unlimited toppings. The person behind the counter was nice, but kinda stingy with almost all the ingredients. Felt like I should've gotten a bigger bowl. I've gone to poke places where one scoop is plenty, here the portions seemed a little stingy. Everything tastes great. I got a free garlic musubi with check in on Yelp, spicy but delicious! No sodas or any drinks sold besides their specialty drinks, so we just for water. Inside the place was clean but very empty. Wouldn't come out of my way for this location. read more

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Syeda M.

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Karen was super nice and we had a good experience ordering our first poke burrito! Thank you :)

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Alex M.

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Great service and very good food!!! Karen and Emmanuel helped us! I would definitely come again!!!

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Kristi J.

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Absolutely delicious! My order was spot-on and the fish was incredibly fresh--tender, vibrant, and full of flavor, exactly what you hope for in a great poke. The service was equally impressive: friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything was perfect. This place takes pride in what they serve, and it shows. Highly recommend! read more

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Amber C.

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Kolen is the sweetest ! So helpful Food is always fresh ' it hits everytime I've never been when it's busy so in my experience it's always a chill vibe read more

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Daniel A.

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A cool little tasty stop before the beach. Service is friendly and efficient. Took some masubis to go as well. I'd come back . I do feel they skimp on the fish. I'd just like a smidge more on the scoops. read more

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Jimmy H.

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Cool staff customized my bowl. Really amazing stuff. Glad I walked by. Clean environment as well. Johnny hooked me up with the special shoyu og read more

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Gill F.

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Carl & Pierre are the best! Love this place, great food and even better service! 10/10 favorite spot

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I love this place !! Amazing food and amazing service. Thank you Alex for being so sweet and helpful. Definitely will be revisiting next week. Totally recommend read more

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1835 Newport Blvd
Unit D160
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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(949) 244-4745
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Hours

What time does Pokeworks open?

Pokeworks opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Pokeworks close?

Pokeworks closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Pokeworks take credit cards?

Yes, Pokeworks takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Pokeworks have catering options?

Yes, Pokeworks does have catering options.

Does Pokeworks have a drive thru?

No, Pokeworks does not have a drive thru.

Does Pokeworks serve alcohol?

No, Pokeworks does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Pokeworks allow dogs?

No, Pokeworks does not allow dogs.

Does Pokeworks have TVs?

Yes, Pokeworks has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Pokeworks have bike parking?

Yes, Pokeworks has bike parking.

Does Pokeworks have outdoor seating?

Yes, Pokeworks has outdoor seating options.

Does Pokeworks have parking?

Yes, Pokeworks has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Pokeworks wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Pokeworks is wheelchair accessible.

Does Pokeworks have free WiFi?

Yes, Pokeworks has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Pokeworks is a fast casual poke restaurant that serves fresh and delicious Hawaiian-inspired poke. With a build-your-own style poke menu, you can customize your poke bowl, burrito, or salad with fresh ingredients, handcrafted sauces, and premium proteins including salmon, ahi tuna, lobster surimi, shrimp, chicken, and tofu. This is Poke Your Way.

History

Established in 2015.

Pokeworks was created by our four founders who share a passion for bringing flavorful food to people in a fun and healthy way. After many trips to Hawaii filled with lots of poke, the founders decided to bring this island favorite to the Mainland for all to enjoy. From the beginning, Pokeworks was a consumer sensation. When the first store opened in 2015, hundreds stood in line to build their own poke burrito or bowl. "The 'Sushi Burrito' has hit NYC and it's amazing", a video describing our craveable poke burrito, went viral with more than 50 million views. Today, Pokeworks is the leading and fastest-growing fast casual poke brand in the world.

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(311 reviews)

0.2 mi

One of the best hidden gems I've discovered. If you didn't know exactly what you were looking for,…read moreyou'd probably walk right past it. It's a little tricky to find, but once you do, it's absolutely worth the effort. We started with the grilled peach and burrata salad, followed by the shrimp saganaki and the short rib ravioli. Every dish was exceptional--thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. It was truly one of the best meals I've had in a very long time.

Made a reservation for two last night at Lemon & Thyme for my friend to take me out for an early…read morebirthday celebration! For everyone who had to do multiple laps around the plaza's parking lot to find this place, you're not alone. We were struggling, but eventually found the restaurant tucked away on the outskirts next to a private training gym (the one with the super tinted windows). Upon arriving, the restaurant was very gracious to bestow upon us a pair of complimentary lemon and thyme dinner rolls. They were warm, fluffy, and everything a carb should be. Honestly wish we had more of them, to be honest! The menu was short, which was helpful in its own way. I have such chronic decision paralysis, meaning the more options I have, the more ordering conflicts I'll have, lol. Forever petitioning for every establishment to have tasting flights!!!! We ordered the Grilled Octopus Al Pastor and Ora King Salmon entrees. The octopus was a unique take on the dish, but I don't think I would order it again. I was hoping for more sauce and flavor, but it was more of a dry dish. Still something everyone should try at least once -- especially because feedback is subjective and my experience may not be yours! My friend enjoyed the salmon dish, but it looked pretty standard to me. They also brought out a complimentary Epresso Creme Brulee for my birthday, which was both figuratively and literally sweet. Very decadent and kinda had a nice tiramisu taste to it -- order this! The service was excellent and very attentive. Was very hydrated during this meal because my water cup was never empty! I would come back to try the other dishes with a larger group so I can pick at everyone else's plates, hehehe.

Peaches and burrata salad (seasonal)

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Peaches and burrata (seasonal)

Seabirds Kitchen

My sister and I decided to grab a quick bite at Seabirds after spending the afternoon walking…read morearound and shopping at The LAB Anti-Mall. Since it's a vegetarian restaurant, I was excited to give it a try, and it definitely exceeded my expectations. We ordered three different tacos, and they were all delicious. My absolute favorite was the Beer Battered Avocado Taco. It was packed with flavor, perfectly crispy on the outside, and the creamy avocado inside made every bite amazing. If no one told me it was vegetarian, I probably wouldn't have even noticed because it was that satisfying. We also tried their house-made Fig Vanilla Iced Tea, which was so refreshing and unique. It paired perfectly with the tacos and was a great choice for a warm California afternoon. To start, we ordered the chips and guacamole, which were fresh, light, and the perfect snack while waiting for our food. Everything tasted fresh and made with quality ingredients. We sat outside under the large umbrellas, and the outdoor seating area had such a relaxing atmosphere. It almost felt like we were having a little picnic while enjoying the beautiful weather and people watching around The LAB. The service was also fantastic. Our server was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to try something different, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

Support vegan restaurants!…read more I decided to come back and try the food again. My favorites are the warm cauliflower salad and purple taquitos, and my partner enjoys their jackfruit salad

Beer Battered Avocado Taco, Grilled Mushroom Taco, Adobo Taco

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Adobo Taco, 1/2 Kale Caesar Salad with grilled tofu, So Cal Crunch Wrap

Mendocino Farms

The service by Javier was 1000/10 so nice and helped me out with food recommendations, I will be…read moreback 100%!!

Shades of Cheers and Sam Malone. Stopped in for a bite this…read moreafternoon and was greeted to the likes of Norms entrance. Raj recognized me when asking me if I desired the usual chicken parm(he recommended adding fresh jalapeño) it worked. Picked up the sandwich to a new level. Delicious sandwich and prepared my way. How can one not share an establishment, whose recognition/greeting "was friendly and name recognition. All in all. The sandwich was perfectly made to my specifications and delicious. Kudos to the staff and Raj.

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Uroko Poke

Been coming to uroko poke for years now. We were on our way to a show at the orange coast college…read moreplanterium and wanted a quick dinner before we went to the show. Uroko poke was close by with good food. I like their program of having people write their orders on the check sheet so that everyone gets exactly what they want. You hand the preparer your sheet and they create your bowl to order. Walk down the preparation line while your bowl is prepared and pay at the end of the line. Take your food to your table and enjoy. Restaurant is clean and airy. Lots of tables and seating options. I'll definitely be back

Stopped by on a Sunday around 7 PM and was in and out of the ordering line in about 10 minutes,…read morewhich was impressive considering how busy it was. I built my bowl with a half white rice, half salad base and chose crab, spicy crab, avocado, white onion, cucumber, and corn for the toppings. I appreciated that avocado didn't cost extra. For protein, I went with double salmon and eel. The salmon tasted fresh and was easily the best part of the bowl. The eel was fine, but nothing particularly memorable. I had it all with the Wasapon sauce, which added a nice creamy kick without overpowering everything else. I also added green onions, fried onions, garlic chips, and masago. The only thing I'd point out is that the masago portion was pretty small, and extra costs more. We didn't try any of the drinks, although they had a decent selection available. The total was a little pricier than I'd usually like for poke, but signing up for their rewards brought the price down enough that it felt more reasonable. Parking was easier than expected. The lot was almost full, but we still found a spot without much trouble. Service was friendly and efficient throughout. Overall, it's a solid poke spot with fresh fish, plenty of customization options, and quick service. Not the cheapest bowl you'll find, but I'd come back, especially for the salmon.

3 scoop 2 salmon and 1 spicy tuna - eel sauce, sesame oil, spicy sauce

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The Chicken Shop

My bf and I come here OFTENNN. It's healthy, yummy, fresh ANDDD the chicken is always so juicy! I…read morelove getting: - The bowl bowl - OG wrap is always a good choice with za'atar fries and hot & spicy sauce on the side - half chicken with the cristof salad Mohammed is usually working whenever we go and he's awesome, such a cool dude. Highly recommend if you're looking to eat out and wanting to eat healthy!

I LOVE The Chicken Shop and come here multiple times a week - it's a dangerous addiction. The…read morechicken is delicious, the bowls are so healthy, and the fries and sauces are to die for. Not to mention the bowls are huge. As someone who has tried everything on the menu and comes here very often, a few pro tips: order the secret menu fries the garlic sauce is to die for - but maybe don't eat before a first date order to eat in restaurant to enjoy the full magic Service is amazing. Mostly the same team of wonderful humans every time! Vibes = spectacular. Feels like you're eating at a family relative's home.

OG Wrap: chicken, homemade pickles, fries, garlic toum wrapped & pressed in Za'atar oil w/side of chili garlic sauce | $14.95

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Sessions West Coast Deli

The owner, Matt, is very friendly and so are his staff. Delicious sandwiches, soups, and salads,…read moreand more! I love the French fries ;). Good service and scrumptious food :)! I have been supporting for months :)& will continue to:) Darlene

This restaurant is located at Southcoast plaza next to Macy's. Super cute and quaint restaurant,…read morevery clean, and friendly staff. My friend and I tried nearly everything on the Happy Hour menu. They were all delcious but the classic grilled cheese with tomato soup was soooo comforting. Also had the lavender blueberry drink which was great. Overall a really great place to grab lunch. Will come by again!

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Salty Horse

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

Steak and eggs estaba muy bueno y los pancakes de mi prometida también, y la música de los…read morecocineros estaba muy perrona

If you ever in Costa Mesa, this is a coffee shop and breakfast place you have to visit…read more Love love the ambiance and the aesthetic of Salty Horse. (Coastal Cowboy Theme Parking is very limited it's located in a residential area between Newport Blvd. & 21st street. Be prepared to stay in line for more rhan 15 minutes depending on the time you visit...but didn't mind the wait because it was my 1st time and took some photos to post on Yelp. I ordered the Hawaiian Cowboy - made with double shot of espresso, hawaiian honey and maple walnut milk. It is lightly sweet but very smooth. Also, got Saddle Spice Chai, Rice Krispy Cookie is so perfectly done - love the crispy texture, but soft cookie.

Skate the Bowl, Turkey Focaccia Sando, Cortney's BB Matcha & the Classic Cowgirl

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Pradera Brunch

Overall experience was amazing. The food, atmosphere, and our server Alex. Checking in was super…read moreeasy and quick. Alex was super welcoming and friendly. She recommended us some dishes which were delicious. It was such a nice brunch and we would definitely be coming back!!

Such an amazing experience! Food was delicious, waitress Sam was such an amazing help ! Food came…read moreout quick and couldn't be more satisfied !

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Tabla de Quesos

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1954 Egashira

4.0

(83 reviews)

3.3 mi

They have everything from sweet to savory pastries. Lots of places to sit down, and good ambiance…read more Best to go on a weekday when the line is short and ample parking.

Did I finally find a really good salt bread?? I get why when they first open it was limited amount…read moreper person Wow the salt bread was delicious! They have milk bread and they sell it by half loaf too! I couldn't resist a curry Frank! Really wanted a melon pan and they had their own version of it. It was pretty sweet so maybe I'll try the one without cream next time This shop is super cute and simple and smells so so good! Really enjoyed what I tried and definitely will be coming back! Loved their salt bread, curry Frank and melon pan that had cream in it.

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Cafe Refuge

I'm always looking for new coffee places to try and I'm glad I stumbled upon this one. It's a…read morefairly new spot that just opened up in the plaza. They have a unique backstory and it seems like the owners are very passionate about what they do. As for the coffee, they specialize in coffee and tea from different Asian countries, currently three options of beans to choose from, all with their own unique flavor. The service is amazing, they're always so kind, even if the cafe is busy, they make sure that each drink is made correctly. The ambience inside is mellow, there's seating for studying and there's plenty of parking outside.

Cute cafe by our old neighborhood. Stopped by on the way from an errand…read more Per usual, i had the matcha latte opted for oat milk today. Good quality matcha, i enjoyed it. And hubbs got an iced americano which he also liked. Their pastries were running low, snagged the last jalapeño bacon croissant which was pretty good too. I like when it's warm so definitely a plus that they offer it to be warmed. Staff are nice, cafe is clean, very new and packed with customers.

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Made Coffee

A small cafe located in a tiny plaza by Mitsuwa! Parking can be a little tight, but the the parking…read morelot itself wasn't too bad. The cafe interior is clean. It's also small and cozy- a nice chitchat spot! The staff is also friendly and outgoing. Service is quick as well. My friend got the double matcha, while I had gotten the ube matcha. The ube matcha was good. It was very creamy and had a prominent ube flavor. My friend said her double matcha was good, but a bit pricey! With the substitution of oat milk, her total came out to $9! We concluded that if we're in the area and arent sure what cafe to hit up, we'd probably visit this spot again for some matcha!

Wow wow... I was honestly so surprised to find that this was one of the best matchas I've ever had…read morein the OC area. The matcha was incredibly smooth, earthy, and had the perfect milk-to-matcha ratio. It actually tasted like matcha instead of being diluted by a giant cup of ice. I tried both the regular iced matcha with blueberry and the special iced matcha with matcha cold foam, and both were absolutely delicious. The only downside is that the parking lot is a bit small, but that's a minor issue. This location is located behind the Wahoo's Fish Taco Overall, I really loved this place and will definitely be coming back to try their other drinks

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Work in Progress

The coffee the food the place. All of it was soooo good. The seating wouldn't be comfortable for…read morelong period of time but plenty of space to work and outlets as well. Everyone is really nice too. One of the top coffee places in Costa Mesa

I know everyone talks about the coffee at Work in Progress, but honestly I'm here for the breakfast…read moreburrito. This thing is unreal. Easily one of the best breakfast burritos I've had in Orange County. The balance of flavors is perfect, the ingredients taste super fresh, and somehow every bite still has a little bit of everything in it. What really takes it over the top are the sauces and the pickled onions on the side. Absolute *chef's kiss*...The sauces add so much flavor without overpowering the burrito itself. I also appreciated that it didn't feel overly greasy or heavy the way breakfast burritos sometimes do. The space definitely gets crowded, especially on weekends, and finding a seat can take some patience. But honestly, grabbing a coffee and one of these burritos and hanging out for a bit is completely worth it. This is officially one of my go to breakfast spots in Costa Mesa.