“This place is awesome because they load it up. I got the 4 choice protein, Large, for 16 dollars and was amazed at their portions. Usually, a large is a place's highest option but Poki Poki had a larger option.Everything can be added without a fee except for the avocado.The place is nice too, it's clean and if you go at the right time, quiet. On this day, they had a movie playing to which I enjoyed half my plate. There was so much food that I'd have to finish it later in the day-yet it still felt like a full sized meal each time.The flavors are not the boldest when compared to other places but having almost every side gave it a good variety in taste. Regardless of the flavor, the fish and sides, salads and rice were all very fresh and delicious.“
“Generally reluctant to get Asian food outside of Kearny Mesa but I was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the stone pot with beef and a side of kimchi. The bowl was well balanced with all the veggies and having the option to additionally season your bowl is nice. I will say that it does come with an absolute minimal serving of protein (maybe 2 or 3 oz total) in the bowl and $4 for a tiny side of kimchi is a bit outrageous (total serving size pictured), but can't deny that it was delicious. I'd prefer to go to Kearny but if I was around the area and craving bibimbap, it's a decent option.“
“We came for happy hour and got a ramen bowl plus a few items to share off the happy hour food menu - pork buns, seaweed salad, and the fried octopus balls. Really cute space with creative menu and can't wait to try everything else. Also had a mango refresher which was so good.“
“This is my favorite place to get pho! I've never been disappointed once by this place. The staff is always friendly and the food comes out so fast! They have so many good appetizers, it's hard to pick just one! I recommend the spring rolls, egg rolls, and the lemon pepper wings“
“Been here for so many years and it's been my all time favorite Chinese restaurant. They have the best quality food and great service compared to any Chinese restaurants I've been too. Definitely recommended as my number 1 Chinese cuisine“
“If you can eat gluten this place is fantastic. They have a lot of GF next to dishes but in the small print below, on the menu, it says it can be made GF but you have to ask. I have been sick 3 days now because of this misunderstanding. I may go back, but maybe not. This is why I prefer to eat at home.Dietary restrictions: Be absolutely sure to tell your wait person that you must have GF or other dietary restrictions.“
“It's a struggle to stay afloat as a business in this day and age, but it just doesn't have much to remember. Music was all over the place from Latin Banda/Mariachi to random pop music. Tvs with sports, but it's not a sports bar and who's watching golf at 8pm?? Good is ok, expensive, but what isn't ?♂️. Maybe a solid happy hour or a design refresh to make it more enticing to come in.“
“The food and service here were phenomenal. I had the chicken satay with the beef curry martabak, rice and pickled cucumbers. The price and quantity of food was great but most importantly, the food quality and service was amazing. Highly recommend this spot.“
“Wow! What a wonderful experience. It was absolutely delicious and our server was so attentive, kind and helpful. We will be going back for sure.It was $120 for 4 of us to eat. We ordered 2 appetizers and 3 entrees. We have 4 boxes full of leftovers to bring home too! We highly recommend Chins.John 3:16. Jesus loves you!?✝️ “
“We used to eat at the Chins in San Marcos back in the mid to late nineties. It was our all time favorite Chinese Restaurant. We are staying here in Del Mar and ordered "to go" at Chins just down the street. Food is still delicious as we ordered Honey Sesame Duo, Beef Chop Suey, and Pork Pot stickers. Pot stickers are still the best anywhere!“
“Food was great and the female wait staff were so nice but the male kitchen staff made my friend and I quite uncomfortable with so much staring at one point it seemed all of them were out in the front and were staring so much. No hate to the restaurant but i’d like to comment on it because this sort of stuff can be very uncomfortable for women I’m just trying to enjoy a meal and don’t want men staring for no reason.“
“I recently visited Mot'to Japanese Grill and had a fantastic dining experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. The interior design of the restaurant was modern and sleek, creating a calming ambiance.The menu at Mot'to Japanese Grill offers a variety of traditional Japanese dishes as well as some unique and creative twists. I highly recommend trying their signature rolls, which were beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the portion sizes were generous.What impressed me the most about Mot'to Japanese Grill was the quality of their ingredients. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and you could tell that they take pride in using only the best ingredients. The attention to detail in each dish was evident and made for a truly memorable dining experience.The service at Mot'to Japanese Grill was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. They also made sure to check on us throughout the meal to ensure that we were satisfied with our food.In addition to the amazing food and service, the prices at Mot'to Japanese Grill were reasonable. I felt that I got a lot of value for my money, especially considering the quality of the food. I will definitely be returning to try more dishes on the menu.Overall, I highly recommend Mot'to Japanese Grill to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine. The combination of top-notch ingredients, creative menu options, and exceptional service make for a dining experience that is truly outstanding. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes.“
“The young man who was our waiter was very nice and checked on us often. We came for lunch on a Thursday and we were the only ones in the restaurant. It looks like they do a lot of take outs though.I got the lunch combo which came with two drum sticks, and four wings. I chose half and half: soy garlic and spicy.The spicy had a kick and was definitely spicy. So good! The soy garlic was a little sweet but still tasty. The pickle radish side was just a small condiment cup of cubes. The seasoned fries was a better choice.“
“I am back again! Second time I am ordering at this location. The food is good, reasonably priced & I have joined the app & getting the specials & have eaten at one of their locations about 5 X in the last two weeks. I will be back!Vegetarian options: I love their steamed cabbage, carrots & broccoli & brown rice.“
“Our favorite in San Diego north county. Great quality, reasonable prices, friendly staff. On the rare occasion they made a mistake, they bc protected it and added something extra too :)They are also good with allergy customers, ensuring no gluten, dairy etc“
“This is a restaurant week review for lunch. I had the soup and sushi mixed plate.The soup was miso with some veggies - I appreciated that it was not overly salted.The sushi platter didn’t taste amazing, maybe the rice was a little dry. I was a little disappointed in the fish flavor. I love the vibe so may go back and try something else next time.Parking: Easier to park on the second floor instead of down by jimbos.“
“Our go to sushi restaurant in San Marcos!! Their staff treats us well. Always welcoming and happy. We love coming here bc they have the best rolls and our family truly enjoys this place for our sushi family dinner nights!! Our favorite rolls are the Ichiban roll, Twin oaks roll, Ahi Special roll, Chicken of the Sea roll. Oh and the house fried rice we always get as well!! All must try items. Thank you again to the staff who are wonderful people!“
“I honestly was reluctant to come here because it's super cute and sometimes super cute means the food isn't great but I was proven wrong. The food had a ton of flavor and even the cute character buns had plenty of filling. The teens ordered the chicken and ube bao bao buns. My husband and I got the bulgogi beef fries and both girls ordered yakisoba.Warning: they over state the wait time on their app. We were walk-ins and were told 45 minutes, the app said an hour and 15. We waited maybe 10 minutes at best.“
“The food was really good. I was amazed by the speedy service. The service was amazing as they were really nice and kept checking on us. The outdoor atmosphere was great, however, there was only one restroom and it was always occupied. Other than that, I will return to this location. Great job.“
“My boyfriend and I are pretty much sushi snobs and are critics of quality, freshness, flavor, ambiance, cleanliness and attention to detail. Junmai did NOT dissapoint! Great service, friendly, quick and hospitable. This is a must try restaurant! Would DEFINITELY recommend to friends and family!!“
“Chef Tang did they're thang!!!! I'm from Chicago and have notttttttt tasted Chinese food thats tasted like home until tonight!!!! Please keephis magic!! Fresh, flavorFULL and just GOODT!!! I ordered shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg foo young and the chicken egg rolls. Reminded me of home ❤️“
“Man it's really gone down in quality and quantity since the last time I visited. I got the spicy chicken which was salty and tasted different then I remember. My so got the new orange chicken. We switched plates. The Orange chicken had a nice orange flavor. I remember when they'd give you enough to share. The lettuce wraps were still good, but they no longer offer the 3 chilies you can mix to you're liking of heat level. I won't be going back anytime soon.“
“Positives:All the American style rolls were very good.The Sashimi Deluxe was also very good; came fresh and in pretty large slices.The Garlic Edamame was very good and everyone at the table enjoyed it.Great Atmosphere and quick serviceCons:Had the absolute worst Old Fashioned I've ever had in my life. I recommend sticking to the beer and wine menu.“
“I have one word to say....LEGIT!!! This place is absolutely legit. So nice to have some legit cultural food here in Carlsbad!! The walnut prawns are the absolute best I have ever had and they are my favorite so that is saying a lot. Prices were absolutely reasonable for what you get. We did not have to wait and the service was perfect!!“
“The crispy rice w/tuna is my absolute favorite, but everything here is solid for a quick meal. The owner, Sindi, is a very kind and friendly lady who is passionate about her business, and it reflects in the food that they serve there. The espresso is pretty decent here too.“
“Onny's Thai Restaurant was great! I'm so glad we found this place. I ordered the Tofu Pad Thai. I was so full but couldn't stop eating it because the flavors were so delicious! I only did level 2 (out of 10) spice since I don't like my food super spicy. I probably could've gone with a 3 or 4 just for a little kick. I would definitely recommend and would come back!“
“Was a quiet night being a very rainy Monday. We devoured everything we ordered. Staff were gracious and friendly. Restaurant was clean and immaculate. Music was peaceful. We had one of the best meals we have had in Del Mar. We highly recommend. A must try. Will come back every time we are in town from Idaho.Vegetarian options: The veggie roll was so delicious. One of the best rolls I’ve had!“
“It's not often that I dine in a restaurant that is part of a hotel but Arterra has a hidden gem when it comes to their small sushi bar run by Chef Andrew who opened the sushi concept 24 years ago. For the 2nd consecutive night ( yes - 2 straight nights, I dined here and had some fantastic nigiri and sushi as well as the braised short rib tacos. They have a limited sushi menu with no hot Japanese entrees such as bento or hot appetizers or main entrees. However, if you have your favorites from what you are accustomed to Chef Andrew can mostly make them as was the case when I wanted a Dragon Roll which was not on the menu. tfw Sushi Bar opens at 5 pm with Happy Hour for the general bar area opening at 4 pm. Service by the entire staff with Tom and Brian as well as Manager Ricardo (Ricki) were spot on. I should also mention that I met other guests who are regulars to Arterra along with another who also came for two consecutive nights to enjoy Chef Andrew's sushi creations!“
“As you enter you will be greeted by the pleasant smells of the various dishes served here. This location is spotless, with excellent customer service and delicious food. The food here goes above and beyond any other location I've visited. If you are into spice, I have to recommend the firecracker chicken, it is a game changer for chicken entree's.“
“J Box @ The Island is by far my favorite lunch spot. I come here at least 1-2 times per week.They have the freshest Poke around. They really ruined all the other Poke places for me because every time I try one - I always compare it to theirs and it is never as good.“
“Stopped at their booth in Balboa Park during the Lunar New Year festival. Their prices were very reasonable with a 3-for-$10 on steamed buns. We got chicken and mushroom and cabbage and mushroom. So good! The fillings were plentiful and flavorful and the buns were tasty and perfectly steamed! Will def buy from them again next time we see them!“
“I couldn't wait to try this place, This is a new start up place so have patience! The food was absolutely amazing, so fresh and delicious. I got the shrimp sandwich and the 1/2 egg and fresh fruit with a green tea. The wonderful nice ladies working there were so nice and made good suggestions! The place is starting up so there slowly making better menus but the place is still very clean,“
“Giving 5 stars because of Chloe's above and beyond customer service!!! I was BLOWN AWAY. She was constantly smiling and making sure I was completely satisfied as a customer. The only thing I would mention to the owners/who ever is in charge: give the workers chairs or other things to sit on between customers other than buckets on the ground. This seems unhealthy for their physical health.“
“We were greeted by friendly staffs on Christmas Eve. I ordered a regular poke bowl with brown rice that I had shared with my partner. They give out pretty good scoops of protein. And, because I love my toppings, my bowl was a bit overfilled. We had enough to have poke for dinner. We decided to dine in, because no one was in there. Space is pretty open and clean. We enjoyed our experience and would come back again :)“
“To say that I'm a fan is a total understatement. I recommend this place to my family and friends all the time. First of all, I'm biased and I love hot pot but also AYCE hot pot is a precious gem! Not many places do it - most places are a la carte. $35 for good meat, tasty broth, unlimited noods, veggies, and Ice Cream to wrap it all up for 90 whole minutes is a deal! They are extremely strict on time and will let you know when it's last call for meat. Not a huge selection of meat, but that's fine bc most of it tastes good. Cannot recommend the Sukiyaki broth enough, if you get that, you do not need to dip your meat in any sauces. DO NOT GET THE SHABU SHABU broth. That is just code for plain, boring and underwhelming. Our server, Chris, was super nice. He was lowkey sarcastic in the most professional manner. I told him I regretted the Shabu Shabu broth and he totally understood the assignment. He went to grab Tomato Broth and fixed up our soup. Really really appreciate the hard work. He literally stood there and scooped out the boring Shabu soup to make room for tastier broth. the AYCDrink bar was intriguing to me at least but now I'm caring less about it. I still like it but I wouldn't pay for it. The tea/MT is just OK - the toppings make it better. Thank goodness Yelp lets us check in for free drinks!“
“I must admit their fusion style is what drew us to try out this place. Unfortunately the ideas on their menu were either not stocked or even ready for the potential upcoming lunch rush (we showed up around 1130ish) so I ended ordering something i wasn't even in to. But it turned out OK- portions are small for their price.“
“Had a yummy lunch at Chinese Korean fusion restaurant CHIKO. We sat on the dog friendly patio where you order through QR codes on the table. We ordered the XO shrimp, spicy kumin lamb stir fry, and pork belly bao. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the food comes out quick. Recommend, not many Asian fusion restaurants in the area.“