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    Poki Poki - Oceanside#2

    4.1 (129 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Poke
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Literally the best poki restaurant. The one in Escondido location could never compete with this branch . The girlies working last night really know how to make a plate ! They're super friendly , super clean and make a really good poki bowl ! I'm obsessed. After the gym this hits so good.

    A hair-raising experience... literally!!! First time. Last time. I was traumatized. Imagine this: you're settling in, excited for a fresh poke bowl, only to discover a clump of hair tangled in your food. Not a strand. Not a single rogue hair. A clump. I didn't sign up for a side of someone's DNA. To top it off, they got my order wrong. I ordered no tofu but I guess I'm glad they added it as I begin to pull them out and it made the clunk of hair easier to see. However, I consumed some of the food!! So not only was I disgusted, I was also still hungry and nauseated!! There's nothing appetizing about wondering which stranger's scalp was mixed in with your meal!!! If I could give negative zero stars, I would. Never again!! Feeling sick and disgusted

    Spicy tuna and tofu
    Madame P.

    My most favorite place to get Poke. Always fresh. They make it the way that I like. Love the different sauces they have. Friendly guys and gals!!

    I enjoyed the food . Everything was fresh and delicious . I recommend you give in at try. They serve a great amount of every portion . Service was great and fast .

    Large poke bowl:)
    Kylie W.

    All the employees are super nice! Great poke overall, never have had a bad experience with them! Love how they're always stocked and the atmosphere is excellent.

    Martin D.

    Poki Poki entrees are generously portioned where one entree can easily feed 2 people. Extra add ons are very minimal, which allows for customer to enjoy all their favorite fixings. The quality of ingredients of protein & vegetables are fresh.

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    The food is so good! I love getting the regular plate and being able to add so many toppings. The staff provides such a great service.

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    I've had a lot of poki bowls this is best by far the food was so fresh. And price was reasonable.

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    The sushi burritos are pure happiness!! So delicious and fresh and filling. This is my go to place for poki!

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    This is probably one of the very few restaurants that just keeps getting better each time I come…read moreback, even when I though it was impossible for them to outdo themselves yet again. The ambience is posh and decadent, perfect for a fancy date night, but each time we came with friends, so we can try as many of the delicious dishes as possible. Definitely recommend family style. The service was impeccable and attentive. I never felt like we needed to flag someone down. They just magically showed up at the perfect time. Someone even brought out a little stool for my purse, which I've never seen outside of the best Michelin starred restaurants. The drinks were well-balanced and inventive, and perfectly matched the food. Apologies for the poor photos of the dishes - I was tipsy ;) The menu is mostly Filipino fusion, with some additional Asian fusion (ie Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean). If you expect traditional flavors and textures, you might be disappointed. Come with an open mind and your taste buds will thank you. The finesse and effort was evident in even the most humble sounding dish. The roasted cabbage was the dish that came to mind. It was at once soft in the center and crispy on the edges, with a flavor punch from the brown butter miso. The cucumber appetizer was such a hit, that we ordered it a second time. The kare kare short rib was fall off the bone tender. As far as creativity, I have never heard of tteokbokki with perilla pesto, but it absolutely works. It was probably my favorite dish of the night, even if it didn't quite match the rest of the dishes we ordered. Some dishes will still hit that nostalgia factor. For me, those dishes were the Wagyu fried rice and the Taiwanese chicken. Were they the best dishes ever? Probably not, but they were tasty and felt like a warm hug. Sometimes cooking with soup is just as important as all the fancy tricks. This time we did not order any of the mouth-watering steaks, because we wanted to try so many of the dishes on the menu. However, the last time I did have steak, and it was divine. They've done the A5 wagyu justice, and it is well worth the money. In short, I highly recommend checking out Animae. I know I for sure will be back!

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