Poké Chop

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Hawaiian-style poke bowls built fresh to order are what draw crowds to Poké Chop at 1404 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, 92109. This location is one of four across San Diego County — the others operate in Hillcrest on Fourth Avenue, Encinitas on Encinitas Boulevard, and Mission Gorge — and the PB shop moved into the former Papa Luna’s space on Garnet. Every bowl is assembled with fish and ingredients prepped daily, and customers choose their own base, protein, toppings, and sauces with no limit on add-ons, though the kitchen recommends capping sauces at three. The menu goes beyond raw fish with hot entrées like chicken katsu, beef curry, garlic shrimp, and hamachi collar, all prepared to order. Phở Time - Vietnamese Fusion is close by on Garnet for diners exploring the avenue’s growing roster of Asian-inspired restaurants. Portions are famously generous — reviewers regularly note that even a medium bowl could be split between two people. A 92 out of 100 health score from the San Diego County Health Department underscores the shop’s food safety standards. The outdoor seating area faces Garnet’s foot traffic, making it a popular people-watching perch, and curbside pickup keeps the line moving for takeout orders. Visitors continuing down Garnet toward the beach can stop at Sandbar Sports Grill to catch a game alongside a cold beer.