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Kearny Mesa · $14–20 · Ranked in 1 list
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Poke One Fish Two Fish is a Kearny Mesa spot ranked #1 of 5 in our Best Poke in San Diego list, scoring 88/100 in our Best Poke in San Diego. Order the signature ahi bowl, extra scoop. The best fish quality of any poke counter in the county.
We scored Poke One Fish Two Fish 88/100 in our full editorial review.
Read the full Poke One Fish Two Fish reviewPoke One Fish Two Fish is in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Give yourself a few extra minutes for parking on weekends — Kearny Mesa fills up early on sunny days.
Explore Kearny MesaPoke One Fish Two Fish takes the top spot on our Best Poke in San Diego list, ahead of Pokéwan (87/100).
See the full Best Poke in San Diego rankingPoke One Fish Two Fish scores 88/100 against a best poke in san diego field that averages 85.4, running from 83 at the bottom to 88 at the top. That puts it 2.6 points above the category average and ahead of 4 of the 4 other places we scored. It lands 1st of 5, and nothing in the category scores higher.
Judged criterion by criterion, Poke One Fish Two Fish separates itself most on uniqueness (86/100 versus a 80.4 category average). Its softest showing is atmosphere at 68, 5.2 points under the field. Those two numbers are the honest summary: this is a place you pick for uniqueness, not for a clean sweep of every category.
| Criterion | Poke One Fish Two Fish | Category avg. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 93 | 89.2 | +3.8 |
| Consistency | 90 | 88.8 | +1.2 |
| Value | 88 | 84 | +4 |
| Atmosphere | 68 | 73.2 | -5.2 |
| Uniqueness | 86 | 80.4 | +5.6 |
Scores are Sandi Spots editorial judgments, compared against every other place we ranked in best poke in san diego.
Kearny Mesa is dense enough that Poke One Fish Two Fish rarely needs to be a standalone trip. We have scored at least six other ranked spots in the same neighborhood, so it is easy to stack a visit with Hidden Fish (92/100 in our best sushi in san diego list) or K Sandwiches (92/100) and turn one stop into an afternoon.
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Yes, if you are in the neighborhood or nearby.
Poke One Fish Two Fish scores 88/100 in our Best Poke in San Diego list (#1 of 5). It is strongest on taste (93) and consistency (90). The best fish quality of any poke counter in the county.
Skip it if atmosphere matters most to you — that is its weakest category (68/100).
Poke One Fish Two Fish is a good fit for poke. Because it ranks #1 on our best poke in san diego list, it makes the most sense to pair it with nearby stops in Kearny Mesa rather than build a day around a long cross-town drive. Check live hours and availability before leaving, especially for a weekend visit.
Best tactical tip: Order the signature bowl rather than building your own — the ratios are better.
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Score 88/100 on this list's criteria · Order: Signature ahi bowl, extra scoop · $14–20
Cubes are cut large and the ahi tastes clean rather than frozen-flat. Rice is seasoned properly and sauces are applied with restraint. The room is a strip-mall counter and that is fine.
Local tip: Order the signature bowl rather than building your own — the ratios are better.
Scored with our ranking methodology — poke.
Written and fact-checked by the Sandi Spots Editorial team — San Diego residents publishing under Sleep Coast LLC. Every place we recommend has been visited in person or verified against an official source, and no business can pay for inclusion or a higher ranking.
