Good in a pinch for a healthy, fast casual meal, but not my go-to when it comes to poke bowls. It's cool that Sweetfin offers such a variety of bases and toppings, but I personally prefer the simplicity and consequently cleaner flavors of more traditional poke offerings. Nevertheless, the Sriracha Tuna Poke Bowl (Sriracha ponzu sauce, avocado, asparagus, cilantro, sundried tomatoes, crispy onions) and Gochujang Salmon Poke Bowl (Black garlic gochujang sauce, asparagus, shiitake, bean sprouts, crispy garlic) - both ordered with Forbidden Rice, Citrus Kale, and Kelp Noodle Slaw - were fine if not as fresh in the evening as they likely would've been earlier in the day. On the plus side, cute space and super fast counter service! read more

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My first time to a Sweetfin. I actually really like the large variety of flavors and toppings they offer: for example, culinary delights like gochujang, miso, sesame, soy, some fancy rice called forbidden rice. But these healthy bowls are more like a snack to me as they are light on the rice base. I might have to bring my own rice next time to make a meal out of it. But great service from the staff and it's a cute, bright little store with some seating. read more

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This is an updated review, last review I ordered via doordash from Del Mar, this time I headed into the store with my bestie and order a BYOB and to eat it there. Hands down, this is my all time favorite location on many things, would not recommend to go to the one in Newport since it was a bad experience for me. This location however, fresh, clean and they don't have undercook forbidden rice. Having my bowl fresh with the wasbi taro chips is my go to and honestly, they should have a taro poke bowl version like poke nacho with taro chips. I normally recreate Remi bowl but this time I wanted to build my own and it was really good. If you bring your student ID you get a discount, not sure if its in all location, I just saw a board in the shop. It was a very rainy day, place where empty but the worker made our food super fresh and you gotta try their Thai Chili salmon bowl if you like fish, they have vegan option as well. read more

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I had a birthday reward, so my husband and I went to our local Sweetfin at One Paseo. There's either pick a menu bowl or build your own and I wanted to build my own. It's easy to choose vegan options, which I like. I made a tofu bowl with lots of veggies and it was super fresh and a perfect summer meal! The staff member was kind in figuring out how to apply my coupon. It's a great place to get yummy healthy food! Thank you for the meal! read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Build your own poke bowl. I chose all vegan. - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Our first time visiting Sweetfin Poke. Very interesting poke store! The menu has designed poke bowls or pick on your own style poke. The ingredients are very different than the traditional poke places! More healthy Japanese flavors. I selected my own and liked the options. However, the poke sauce flavor was pretty bland and light. I am more used to the traditional style poke, but I can see some people like it. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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When I first moved to San Diego, my relatives told me they really liked this shop for their poke. As many mainland poke places, it was a customizable poke bowl. I decided to give it a try a couple years later. It's located next to Blue Bottle Coffee and Shake Shack in One Paseo in Del Mar. There's a visitor parking garage closest to the shop (not the one across from it) with ample parking stalls which could get hectic during the weekends. I got their BYOB with tuna and salmon. I'm not going to list all the ingredients I chose as there were 2-3 sauces and 8 toppings LOL. I went straight for the mainland style poke bowl. The bowl looked delicious and surprisingly, was quite good and flavorful. It definitely wasn't the traditional poke I loved without all the random toppings, but it was a good mainland poke. The only downside was that there didn't seem to be much fish which was a bummer. The entire bowl was majority rice and toppings which made sense since I had 8 different things. I also got a side of Surimi Salad which was pretty good for a good portion for the price paid. Good flavor to mix together with the poke bowls! I came back another time and this time had my boyfriend order the bowl. He got the same fishes as I did previously: yellowtail tuna and salmon. However, he didn't add as many things as I did... instead he had 3x garlic flakes and 2x onion flakes with almost no greens besides the sprouts LOL. however, the bowl was VERY good and flavorful with the garlic and onion - just wished it had a little more greens. Overall, quite a fun place to decorate my poke bowls with a variety of toppings even though the fish wasn't fresh fresh. It's definitely not the traditional Hawaii style poke bowls with just the fish and sauce which wasn't necessarily bad. read more

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I love this place. And the staff go above and beyond. Yes it may be a little pricey but their diligence with dietary restrictions- in house made soy sauce, tamari, gluten free wraps, etc- make the price SO worth it. Everything is very transparent all the way from ingredients to where they source their fish from. I will 100000% be back here. Very cute interior as well!! read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Build your own bowl with tuna - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

I had never previously heard of this chain but my favorite Youtuber Remi Cruz is currently doing a collaboration with them! Food 4.5/5: This is my second time getting the Remi bowl which I believe is getting discontinued in a few weeks so get it asap. The first time I had it, it was just okay but this time I had a free offer for taro chips and got an extra side of eel sauce. (Tip: Download the app! They have deals for free taro chips on Tuesday!) This combination was purely a chef's kiss. Although I will say this time around my bowl was carb loaded with rice and didn't feel like as much fish. Service/Ambiance 5/5: The two guys in the front of the house were very nice and made you feel right at home. The place is on the smaller side but lots of seating outdoors. I love their logo and decorations. Believe that I will be back a few more times before I can't get this bowl anymore! read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - remi bowl - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

I was extremely disappointed with my recent experience here. My group waited patiently in line for about 10 minutes to place our order at the counter, while others were ordering through the kiosk. When we finally got to the front, the employee told us he couldn't take our order because he was too busy -- and that we had to use the kiosk instead. We asked if our order could be prioritized, since we had already waited in line well before the kiosk orders started coming in, but he said no -- kiosk orders are processed in the order they're received. That meant we would be sent to the back of the line behind people who had just walked in. It felt really unfair and honestly kind of disrespectful to customers who were clearly trying to follow the usual in-person process. We were so disappointed we just left. I understand the staff was busy and overwhelmed, but there should be better communication or signage if customers are expected to use the kiosk only. Ignoring the people who've been waiting patiently while prioritizing later orders doesn't make for a good customer experience. read more

For the location and price it is worth it. Several fresh poke bowls to chose from which you can somewhat customize and either take to-go or eat there, for under $20. Located in the One Paseo shopping center. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is fresh and amazing. Love all the options and service is wonderful. Self service optional and could be useful if you don't know what to get since they have a lot of options and you can take your time ordering. Located in the paseo Del sol shopping area, nice and bright and seating outside available read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - BYOB! - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Haiku: Sweetfin Love all the toppings There's even a kid's menu Fish can be gristly. --- I'm a poke fan, and Sweetfin is more of a California-style poke than Hawaiian poke. I'm impressed with their plethora of add-on toppings like sauteed eggplant, edamame, and shimeji mushrooms and bases like kelp noodle slaw and forbidden rice. I like variety so I always max out the options. My order: - Salmon and yellowfin tuna - Sauce: Miso sesame Shoyu - Base: Forbidden rice, Citrus kale, Kelp noodle slaw - Add-ons: Edamame, Japanese eggplant, mango, seaweed salad, shimeji mushrooms Although I like the aesthetic and sustainable fish offers, the quality could be better. I've come two times within a few days to try and both times the fish was gristly, the sauce flavors didn't come through, and the fruit add-ons were unripe. I love visiting One Paseo, and I'll probably come back to give Sweetfin another try. Tip: Download their app to get $5 off your order. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - B.Y.O.B. Poke Bowl (Large) - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great service. We wanted to do the meal special but the kiosk didn't allow for that so they just took our order. Food was good! Portions were large. We got the box to fry a few flavor combos. Such great packaging. My husband got a wrap/burrito. Meal came with a drink and chips. Good deal and small discount if you sign up for their rewards. read more

Pros Great bowls, I eat here once a week. Cons I can't even hear the worker asking me questions over the music. I like loud music but there's a time and place. It is turned up to concert level every time I'm here read more

Excellent service , lots of fresh and healthy options and great tasting poke ! Friendly staff and servers . read more

I'm frustrated. I live across the street and have couple gift cards to use here and it's been hit or miss. Tonight takes the cake. I literally watched as the guy made my yuzu Kosho bowl on top of someone else's order- I thought he was making another person's bowl and had told him I wanted a base of salad and slaw, saw him grab the bowl of rice he was working on and build the bowl on that. Once he started trying to ring me up I corrected him and he built the correct base and transferred the contents on top to the new bowl. I didn't realize until I got home hed also forgot avocado. And by the time I got home they were closed so I have no recourse. I'm also an exhausted new mom, breastfeeding my infant, so it matters to me even more than normal what I eat because my milk is the source of nutrition for my baby. Check your order multiple times before leaving.... read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Yuzu Salmon Poke Bowl - not even cut or portioned properly - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here to try another inKind app spot. The interior is beautifully decorated and aesthetically pleasing, however that did not prepare us for two very disappointing poke bowls. The only staff member present was welcoming throughout our ordering experience, but once we sat to eat our bowls, my bf realized mango was missing from his "Mango Albacore" bowl which he then went back to get it added-- forgivable, but overall the scant amount of fish/ toppings given in this 'signature bowl' is enough to deter us from returning. I built my own bowl which had more substance, but both bowls were lacking in flavor and light on sauces. I normally don't leave bad reviews, but this place was just not up to par and left us wanting more (of something else). Poke lovers, beware. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

The Sweetfin menu is 100% gluten free. This makes it one of the few places that a celiac can eat poke and be very safe. That alone makes it worthwhile for me to make a trip from San Diego to Del Mar to enjoy the fresh fish in this cute place. Service has always been a pro. Definitely be back. read more

From the outside, it looks like it's more of a candy shop than a poke place. Definitely not my aesthetic, but it looks clean I suppose. The person who took my order was very nice, so that's a plus. My issues with the place are surrounding the taste and the price point. I thought the bowl was kind of dry, and I didn't love the quality of the fish. I got the large bowl which was $16. I don't think I'll ever go back to be honest. Nothing about the experience was heinous, but there's just a lot of better options in that shopping area. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

After a great workout, I was craving a healthy fresh poke bowl. I was told Sweetfin had happy hour and I was immediately sold. Sweetfin is one of the restaurants at the upscale One Paseo shopping center in Del Mar. To get to this place, you have to be familiar with where things are in relationship to where you parked. I was a first-timer and excited to try one of their signature bowls. Little did I know that I would receive a promotion for being a newbie. Inside is cute and clean...just how I like it. I ordered the classic tuna bowl with a combination of the bamboo/forbidden rice with crispy garlic flakes. I didn't wait too long for my goodie bowl; although I did notice the bamboo rice was missing. Hmmm...was anything else missing from my order? Well, they quickly gave me some when I brought it to their attention. I'm sure glad I asked for it. It was yummy in my tummy. I'll be back for more! read more

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What we ordered | large build your own poke bowl | salmon + bamboo rice + toppings Taste | salmon was good. portion was okay. they had a unique variety of toppings such as the wasabi furikake. we got most of the common toppings but getting fried onion and garlic was overpowering so I would just get the fried garlic. felt like there was more toppings than the actual fish. Service | servers were nice and fast. they let you try sample the drinks too! Parking | garage Notes | free toppings up to 6. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Salmon Poke Bowl - B.Y.O.B. Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Happy to find a planted-based sweetbox option. The entrees with rice, sauces and sides were all delicious. Great portions and friendly service. Also loved the matcha rice krispie dessert and hibiscus tea. Went midweek for dinner and not busy. Great seating outdoors in beautiful Del Mar. Definitely will be back for more! read more

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Americanized Poke that tastes terrible. I understand they're trying to offer healthier options, however it was a miss for me. The portion was small for the price and the fish was just okay. It was hard to finish the bowl. I got the Yuzu Salmon bowl and was looking forward to trying it but was quite disappointed. Was also missing the seaweed salad from my bowl. Service was good, I did have to stand and wait for a few minutes because the workers were busy talking to each other and didn't notice me. However the guy helping me was pretty nice and gave me suggestions when asked. Overall, would rather head to the other more authentic Poke places in San Diego then come back here. read more

I had very high expectations for this place as I've seen a lot of good reviews on this place. This was probably the most expensive poke bowl I've paid for ($20) and it was such a small portion. The taste of it was just ok nothing special and the rice was actually very hard. Overall I probably would not come back again. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Build Your Own Bowl - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Mango bowl was delicious. My husbands bowl seemed a little lacking-can't remember which one he got but may have just been the type of bowl. Husband enjoyed the guava lemonade (I don't like guava but it was good). The shopping center where it's located is very nice and the bathrooms were nice in the shopping center. The staff were kind. I love this place because it's 100% gluten-free. We tried the Yuzu white chocolate rice crispy treat and it was delicious. read more

The service was outstanding. Nate built our bowl for us, and he was super professional and gave us the best pairings and suggestions. The food was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back. I loved that there was a lot of seating. The lemonade was outstanding. I appreciated how clean the space was. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're looking for a quick and healthy option, these poke and chicken bowls hit the spot. With fresh ingredients and unique options, it's one of our favorite spots for bowls in San Diego. The staff was super friendly and took their time to walk us through the menu. We got our food quickly after ordering. The location is convenient with a free parking garage nearby and an easy walk from there. I got the Spicy Chicken Grain bowl. It wasn't very spicy, but the flavor of the chicken was excellent. Make sure to add the chili oranges, they went perfectly with this bowl. They have a bunch of toppings, make sure to check them out. The bowl was just the right size, leaving me satisfied but not overly stuffed like a Chipotle bowl. My girlfriend got the Sweet Box, which came with a decent amount of food, definitely more than the bowl. We both agreed the spicy tuna was a bit better since we like a good kick to our food. The taro chips paired well with the poke dishes and could be used for poke nachos if you're feeling creative. If you're searching for a new poke spot, give this place a shot! read more

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Today marked my first time trying Sweetfin, and it did not disappoint! Ambiance was modern and cute but comfortable. A few tables inside and plenty of seating outdoors. You can order online, on a kiosk in-store, or with the staff. The service from Bryan was exceptional. He was friendly, patient, and helpful in explaining the menu to me, since I was unfamiliar with their options. I had heard about the limited edition Remi Cruz bowl online ("Sustainable Salmon, Truffle Sriracha Mayo, Avocado, and Cucumber over Sushi Rice. Topped with Eel Sauce Drizzle, Crunchy Rice Noodles, and Wasabi Furikake.") and had to try it for myself--really delicious! It's clear that they use top-tier ingredients. The salmon was fresh, the sushi rice (which I chose instead of noodles) was the perfect consistency, and Bryan added the perfect amount of sauce and toppings to my bowl. Had an umami flavor mixed with the creaminess of the avocado and a nice crunch from the cucumber. I decided to upgrade to a combo, which also included a medium-sized bag of taro chips lightly dusted with wasabi furikake, as well as a drink (I chose the Iced Matcha Tea--perfectly rich but refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness). They offer chopsticks and wooden sporks. I'll definitely be coming back to try the other items on their menu!! read more

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I ordered Sweetfin Poke through Relish EZCater to get it delivered to our office. It came on time. I got a yellowfin tuna poke bowl with edamame, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, jicama, and added pickled shiitake mushrooms. It was just OK. The tuna was slightly grizzly, and nothing had any salt on it. Was pretty bland throughout. I'm from out of town, but if I were back I wouldn't come here again. read more

Have been here a handful of times and it's always been disappointing compared to other poke places. As other reviewers have mentioned, portions are relatively small, the texture of the fish is off. What prompted this review however was being double charged for an online order, and not making it straight forward to get that corrected (couldn't do it at the store, had to call in). read more

The service was excellent and the gentleman who helped me was very helpful and friendly, so I give him a thousand stars. I'd prefer to give a 3.5 and agree with other Yelpers on quantity and price, but would rather round up than down. I ordered the kid's lil fish meal, a side of the spicy cucumber salad and a bag of the matcha popcorn. The portions were extremely tiny (yes, I ordered the kid's size) and spent $16. The kid's poke came with a 1/4 cup of tuna, a few pieces of mango and a few pieces of kale that I subbed in lieu of rice. The cucumber salad was very spicy but refreshing. Definitely not worth $5 since it was tossed right before plating and not marinated whatsoever. The best part? The matcha popcorn which had matcha powder, coconut, sesame seeds, white chocolate and salt. It was sweet, salty and delicious. If you're in One Paseo and are looking for poke, Sweetfin is available though pricey with small portions. There are other healthy options available a few doors down and across the way in Del Mar Highlands which is a few minutes away on foot. read more

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I used to LOVE sweetfin, I would go to bat for them against anyone who used to dislike them. But the portions over my many years eating here have gotten OUT OF CONTROL. I'm sure everyone can agree we all work very hard for our money and everything is so expensive now....and I'm sorry but to get about 1.5 ounces of poke with an upgraded "large" bowl for $25 it's unacceptable. I stopped eating here about 2 years ago because I was tired of this and here I am trying it again to see if they changed back to adequate portions per their pricing and still it's so bad. There is also EXCELLENT poke places here in San Diego the competition is pretty fierce, hopefully Sweetfin can do better in the future. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - 1.5 ounces of poke for a $25 "large" poke bowl - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

Maybe I'm extra picky, because I'm from HI and been spoiled with the best poke offered to humankind. I found sweetfin ti be very disappointing. I asked the guy if the tuna was fresh or previously frozen. He said fresh. However, the tuna tasted previously frozen to me and I almost wanted to leave when I saw the tuna coloring, but didn't want to be rude since he was making my bowl already. The yuzu sauce was okay, but waaaay too much on top. Very cute restaurant, decor, and packaging of the food/bag. Just wish the poke tasted better and should be honest about being previously frozen fish. read more

Highly recommend Sweetfin. It's a really good poke place and Nate makes the best bowls!

A celiac dream!!! Fish is fresh and I love how many options there are and how friendly the staff is.

Amazing food, super fresh, and the entire menu is very allergen friendly! The staff is awesome and nice as well!

Good poke and great service! The food is always fresh and delicious. Shout out to brian and melanie for going above and beyond!

I'm not sure what's happening with this place. A few years ago it was great and the last few times the poke bowl I've ordered was really disappointing. Not the freshest taste and not crafted bowls like they once were. Maybe there's been a change of ownership. The La Jolla location closed so it makes one wonder if they are not doing well. I used to like the convenience of a quick bowl here but sadly I won't be back. read more

Was excited to try another poke option in the area but was pretty disappointed with the experience overall. The small build your own bowl is very small and had about 5 pieces of fish in it total, with mostly the base and toppings taking over. During lunch it's a pretty long wait and it took 35 minutes to get my bowl. Once I got it the order was also wrong, but at that point I didn't want to wait longer to fix it. Given the price for the size and wait I don't think I will be returning. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - Small B.Y.O.B. - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California

I would rate this overall a 3.5! I built my own with salmon, bamboo rice and lots of toppings like mango, edamame, and cucumber. Salmon was great all the ingredients were fresh. I think the portions could have been bigger for a large. I wasn't a fan of the bamboo rice I wish they had regular white rice. Service and ambiance was good. read more

Sweetfin Poke Del Mar - half eaten build your own salmon poke bow with bamboo rice - Poke Near Me - San Diego, California