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    Poki One N Half

    4.3 (406 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Hawaiian
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Emmett T.

    When Poki One N Half first appeared in the SD market, it was one of the better poki bowl chains in terms of quality and quantity for the price. You could get five protein scoops for a large bowl that cost less than $13. Fast forward many years later, and the prices have risen dramatically from inflation and labor costs. A small bowl will now set you back $16.50. This Clairemont Mesa Blvd location at the Ruffin Village has a very large dining area compared to the one on Villa La Jolla Dr near UCSD. The interior was bright and clean like all of their shops. Parking was plentiful in the plaza lot. Despite the "shrink-flation," one aspect that remained the same was that none of the toppings incurred a surcharge. Some places will ding you for an add-on like avocado. I chose white rice from the list of five bases for my small bowl. Salmon and tuna were my selections from the 11 kinds of proteins. Original poki was my choice of sauce from the seven varieties. For the toppings, I requested about 3/4 of the available offerings. The quality of the two fishes was good as I didn't detect any strange odor. The sauce was non-spicy and probably made up of ponzu. Ultimately, the bowl was stuffed to the rim and more than satisfied my appetite. They used to offer poki burritos, but I didn't see that listed anymore. Instead, udon and rice balls were new items on the menu. I think you can get even better fish quality at some of the independent poki businesses in the area. Poki One N Half still does a good job of balancing quality and value though so I gave a four star rating for my recent visit.

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    Tina S.

    Poking one n half is a pretty quick Chipotle style poke place with fast service and consistency. They always fill their bowls to the top and the toppings are great. The seating area is pretty large but can get messy from previous guest. The staff are pretty helpful and can help clean an area if needed. I wouldn't say this is top sushi grade poke but a food decent price for a well balance meal and food.

    Wendy T.

    BEST poke ever!!! I absolutely loved my experience at poki one n half! The ingredients were incredibly fresh and well presented. As an indecisive eater that likes to try everything, I especially appreciated the variety of toppings and sauces. There is a large selection of bottled drinks as well as a soda fountain. They even have ice cream macarons for dessert! The food quality and experience was fantastic. The portions were generous. I really liked the brown rice and quinoa, salmon, Cali mix, imitation crab meat, seaweed salad, edamame, sesame seeds, and spicy mayo. Everything paired together for the perfect burst of flavor. I only ordered a small bowl and it was very filling. Raphael was very friendly and helpful. He answered all of my questions with a great sense of humor. His work ethic really shines through his spectacular customer service. Thank you so much!! Overall, the entire process was quick and easy. The store is kept very clean with lots of tables available. The parking is free in the plaza. This spot is absolutely a must try. Can't wait to come back and try a different combo!

    Create-your-own poke bowl
    Jillian C.

    Poki One N Half serves up some of the most delicious create-your-own poke bowls with the highest quality ingredients and most importantly, fresh fish with options like ahi tuna, salmon, and shrimp, plus they also have vegan items such as tofu and chickpeas. With locations all over San Diego, including Clairemont, SDSU, La Jolla, Kearny Mesa, North Park, Chula Vista, and Fashion Valley, you can make Poke One N Half a regular go-to like we have. Follow @allthingsfoodwithjandm (IG) for more must try San Diego restaurants, date night ideas, food experiences, kid friendly spots, with a sprinkling of home-cooking!

    Mango juice was refreshing and fairly priced!
    Emily T.

    The food was so fresh and the guys behind the counter were excellent! I hadn't been in years and they were very helpful. This is the perfect lunch date spot. Plenty of seating and tons of selection. New favorite for sure!

    Regular Bowl. Spicy tuna ,tuna & salmon $20
    Big J.

    Service and ambience was great. The tuna was dry. Lacked flavor. Hey i might of just went on a bad day. But for $20 3 protein bowl. Wasn't anything to brag about. Will I go back.? Not anytime soon.

    Small Bowl

    Katie was very kind & helpful with ordering and the entire process! Would recommend her if possible. Food was good! The crab and fish was very tasty, and the vegetables were amazing. Restaurant was clean and organized as well, will most likely come to this location again.

    Phuoc B.

    This place is so cute inside and clean! The service was fast and polite! The food was great. You get such a good portion for what you pay. I got the small bowl and it was actually so huge! I couldn't finish it but it's defiantly worth your dollar. Will be back when craving Poki!

    Vanessa G.

    Today's lunch was brought to you by poki one n half. I personally was not a fan. The service was not the friendliest and felt like they rushed me out. I didn't get to create a very good bowl. It was dry and for the first time ever I thought my bowl was a little fishy. Ahi tuna has never been fishy to me so I was disappointed. It was not cheap and I feel my lunch was not the best today. If your gonna pay this much for a bowl take your time and get every detail you want.

    Diane S.

    Poki One N Half is literally the only place left that serves fresh ingredients, very good portion, at a reasonable price! This is my go to poke spot for years now. They've remained consistent in their serving size/options offered/price. This place at this location is particularly big and always clean. Did I mention they serve avocado here at NO extra charge?? Every staff I've encountered has always been excellent and not stingy with their servings. 10/10 recommend.

    Small Bowl
    Audrey C.

    Friendly service, lots of seating compared to other locations and good music. Lol While there are other restaurants and establishments in the same area, I never found parking to be diffi, unlike a neighboring location of this business. Food quality is always consistent and I feel like they are a little more generous in their portions here. Tables are always clean as well.

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    Lena N.

    My fiance and I visited this location on our Wednesdate! We've gone to different Poki One N Half spots before but this one was amazing! Our bowls were delicious! The service was quick and it location itself was pretty empty for a Wednesday night! Overall, would come again!

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    Fresh Poki ever. This is best Poki place. I don't like Poki usually but this place has best.

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    Very FRESH and very tasty! Best Poke I've had in a while! The customer service was also top notch. Highly recommended!

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    Favorite poke spot in San Diego. Love the fresh fish and toppings options. Always have a great experience when I go.

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    Werewolf

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    8.4 mi
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    Such a cool friendly vibe! Stopped in for quick brunch on Father's Day! Fiona was our bartender and…read moreshe's the cutest! Oh and chilaquiles were amazing, best I've ever had!

    Came here for a Birthday dinner last Saturday night with a large group (~20+ people), the food and…read moredrinks were amazing and can't say enough how much I appreciate the staff and service here. Ruby was the first person I spoke with when I initially called, and she was lovely. The general manager Amber made planning easy - there were no deposits or minimums, I was able to order platters in advance, and she was great with communication. When I mentioned that the group loved Rumplemintz shots, Amber even set some aside after ordering extra bottles (and had it cold and ready when we came in). I was able to meet and thank Amber after we first came in, and she was so warm and welcoming and even gave us a few Rumplemintz shots on the house to kick things off (thank you again, Amber!). The reviews don't lie in terms of how good the food here is. When we arrived a little early, they had our platters ready almost immediately and kept them well-heated. We had platters of the sticky garlic wings and a mix of the garlic and regular fries, and ordered pretzels and queso and the elote dip à la carte for the tables. Everything was amazing and the sticky garlic wings and garlic fries were such a hit that we ordered a few extra plates of them as well (even though the platters were perfect for our group size). EVERYONE raved about them. We had a small amount left to bring home that were enjoyed the next evening and were still amazing after being reheated. A few people in our party got additional food items as well (burgers) and they were hits as well. The drinks were also phenomenal, with a special shoutout for the espresso martini and the Purple Haze mocktail (that a few folks liked so much they got an alcoholic version). We had a person in our group who can't drink and it was nice to see how inclusive they are with having a few signature mocktail options. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for the platters (they were perfectly sized, and we only ordered a little extra because the food was so good and we'd wanted to take some home). Highly recommend getting platters with a larger group here - you can pre-order and they keep everything well-heated for you the whole time. Most importantly, this place is a vibe and every single staff member we interacted with was SO KIND and accommodating. The service was top-notch and I wish I had everyone's names to thank them individually (thanks to everyone working Saturday, 8/1 evening!). We had the best time and Werewolf couldn't have been a more perfect place to host a Birthday dinner.

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    Mendocino Farms

    4.2
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    8.2 mi
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