Sweetfin Poke Silverlake

This was my first time at this Sweetfin, and although I had high expectations, I don’t think I’ll be going back. I placed a pickup order to use some rewards I had in my account, and left one that I planned to redeem in-store, explicitly because I figured all the online orders might be annoying for the staff and I wasn’t trying to make their lives difficult - however, I came in today, said I was there to pickup my orders and asked if I could please redeem my remaining reward, and the man at the counter said something like “oh you can only redeem so many in one day, maybe redeem it another day”. I tried to explain how I hadn’t used that reward, and showed him how it was still in my account, but he didn’t seem to trust or understand me. Maybe I should have argued more, since it expired shortly after and that was my only chance to use it, but oh well. However, with the food I got, I was mostly satisfied - except one of the things I ordered, the crab surimi salad, made me laugh when I pulled it out of the bag. It looks like someone ate it already, but that’s how they gave it to me; you can see it compared to another side salad for reference, and that one, luckily, they actually filled the bowl. I wonder what happened; could they have run out of surimi? Suffice it to say, that was disappointing. Maybe my orders and trying to use rewards was a hassle, so I apologize if it was, but I’m still a customer and I feel like I still deserve better service.

My favorite place to grab a quick delicious and healthy bite. The staff members go above and beyond to make their customers feel like family! I’d definitely recommend!

Such a fun and fresh spot! If you are looking for a light and delicious lunch or dinner in LA...this is a great choice! I love to come during the day when the sun is shining and you can sit out on the patio and enjoy eating in the sunshine! They have an option to customize your bowl to make it whatever you want! The ingredients are so fresh. This is a must try!

I recently visited Sweetfin, and it was an absolute delight. The menu offers a wide range of fresh, customizable poke bowls that cater to every taste preference. I opted for the choose your own poke bowl, and I was impressed by the quality of the ingredients. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the toppings were plentiful and vibrant. The bamboo rice was perfectly cooked, and the house sauces added just the right amount of flavor without overpowering the natural taste of the fish. Sweetfin offers a fantastic dining experience for anyone craving a healthy, flavorful meal. Whether you're a poke enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this place is worth a visit.

I love Sweetfin, but the customer service at the Silver Lake location is terrible. On September 5th, I went in with my 11-month-old twins for lunch on a scorching 100-degree day. Although I brought their food, I was planning to order for myself. While I was momentarily distracted by a phone call, the manager (a tall man with a mustache, possibly named Roberto) approached us and told us we couldn't stay. He didn't even give me a chance to finish my call and order something. On previous occasions, l've sometimes asked permission to sit with my kids without ordering, and the staff has been understanding. But this time, despite the restaurant being nearly empty with plenty of open seats, I was rudely asked to leave before I could even order. It felt like all they cared about was money, not the community or their customers. I won't be returning, and I don't recommend supporting a business that treats people this way.

I can’t explain in details how delicious and well served my food was !! I’m in shocked of how fresh everything tasted and how well the sauces pared with the custom made poke bowl !!! But I would highly recommend this place if you’re craving pokes bowls !!!

I ordered about 20$ salmon bowl and came with this bad condition avocado. I never have this experience in any restaurant. I asked them to replace but they really need to care ingredient. Especially this kind of food really need use fresh vegetable and ingredient. I don't think I will come again.

I love how they have a variety of choices. 😍 My second time with them & this time I ordered the "B.Y.O.B." combinations of: Bamboo Rice, Tofu, Carrots, Edamame beans, Cucumbers, Mango, Jicama, Avocado, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, & Fresh Ginger, but I prefer the pickled kind. Honestly the best & deliciously healthy food I know I can eat from there lol. 😋👏🏻✨💗

Hooked around the corner and a parking lot, you'll find the neighborhood's poke place. Not like other franchises, the people greeted you and offered a shaded-outdoor area for seating. Fish was fresh and had many selections. Poke was well mixed and tasted. This franchise offered a combo meal, where you can add a matcha drink and freshly made taro chips. A great vibed healthy and fast meal option.

Sweetfin on Sunset offers a great to-go experience. I ordered two bowls, and they were ready in an impressive three minutes. I went with the spicy tuna bowl, which turned out to be excellent. Unlike other poke places that serve spicy tuna in a minced consistency, Sweetfin uses whole pieces of tuna coated in spicy sauce. It adds a satisfying texture and a fresh flavor that pairs perfectly with the edamame and crispy onions. Everything felt balanced and thoughtfully put together. For quick service and high-quality poke, Sweetfin definitely stands out. I'd happily go back.

This is some of the best catering I've seen from a company! Everything came so fresh and well prepared with all of the utensils needed. Not only did they have all of the catering items, they also included little paper signs to indicate what was what. I'll definitely be using them again for catering!

Ordered from here and redeem my Points for two free items and got the the store and they said they don't count anymore??? Will not be coming here again.

We decided to try out this place for dinner. Limited free parking which was being used for the people who were going to a club down the street. I approached the guy handling the parking and I asked him "isn't there parking for Sweetfin"? He said there was, so he gave me one of the spots after I told him I was just here for to go. Went inside and noticed the cute sitting area which was empty. In fact, the whole shop was empty except for the two people working. Since it was empty we were excited about that ASSUMING that we would get our food quickly. WRONG!! Apparently you can ONLY order on the app which was difficult to do and the lady behind the counter was busy preparing those orders first. We were FINALLY able to place our order on the app with no help from the woman behind the counter because she spoke NO ENGLISH. We couldn't even ask here a question regarding the menu!! There was a young woman on her break, so she didn't help at all. We finally get our order, get home, and discover that 1of the 2 small bowls was BARELY full. Way too much money to spend on that!! The "large" bowl should have been placed into the small bowl because that serving was also extremely small. What a waste of time, energy, and money to come to this place. NEVER AGAIN!!

I love poké. I was craving some so I started looking to see what was close by. I'd seen Sweetfin before so I checked the menu and read a few reviews. I ordered something simple: a Spicy Tuna bowl and some spicy cucumber salad. I was able to select two kinds of fish even though I got the regular size. Let's get down to it. It was so very good. Crispy onion, edamame, cucumbers, peppers and wakame(extra$) over warm rice with tasty fish. I got sauces on the side that were nice. Everything was Just about as good as it could be. The cucumbers were so good I couldn't stop eating them. Crunchy, slightly sweet and spicy. I will definitely order again soon.

Ordered online for pickup for lunch and it was ready super quick! I got a small BYOB and it was just..too small. Like if i knew how small a small was going to be, a large would've been a no-brainer. But there was no medium option .. so rookie mistake. They definitely couldn't filled it up more, felt like I barely got any fish which was a bummer. However, it was really good so I can't give them less than 4 stars. Will probably get my sauces on the side next time because it was a bit overwhelming but otherwise, will return and get a large! Parking is fine since if shares a lot with Mixt. Not much to say about the ambience because it's a grab-and- go kind of place but cute decor regardless :)

I ordered from Sweetfin stoked to get some poke as a treat for myself as I've been very broke and fending off my "averagely" expensive food taste. I just moved from the east coast and was anticipating bomb poke but I'm honestly really disappointed with silver lake Sweetfin. The portion sizes are extremely small, like child portion small. My hands are very small and this bowl is smaller than my hands??? The sauce was really lacking, my mango was totally not ripe at all. I love writing good reviews for people but man Sweetfin...you disappointed a gal.

i would give it zero stars. we online ordered and it took an hour. we online order often, we can wait so we brushed that off. but then on top of that, the order was completely wrong. it wasn't even my bowl. after an hooooouur. see the attached bowl photos. one is my boyfriends correct bowl. the other is someone else's order - not even close to mine. had jicama, bean sprouts, ginger etc. and my order had none of that. best to steer clear and go somewhere else or at least go in person where they can't mess up THAT bad.

Listen, I love this place. The food is always yummy but I GET FOOD POISONING most times unfortunately. Some days I don't but the last two times I went I had the worst diarrhea. I wouldn't recommend and won't go again... although it tastes so good, it's just not worth it, they don't keep the fish fresh :(

Ordered 3 BYOB from Postmates. All 3 bowls were missing the sauces, ginger, seaweed salad. Barely edible. I liked Sweetfin in the past but looks like I need to find a different poke place.

I love Sweetfin, but the customer service at the Silver Lake location is terrible. On September 5th, I went in with my 11-month-old twins for lunch on a scorching 100-degree day. Although I brought their food, I was planning to order for myself. While I was momentarily distracted by a phone call, the manager (a tall man with a mustache, possibly named Roberto) approached us and told us we couldn't stay. He didn't even give me a chance to finish my call and order something. On previous occasions, l've sometimes asked permission to sit with my kids without ordering, and the staff has been understanding. But this time, despite the restaurant being nearly empty with plenty of open seats, I was rudely asked to leave before I could even order. It felt like all they cared about was money, not the community or their customers. I won't be returning, and I don't recommend supporting a business that treats people this way. 9/19/24 update- owner yet to apologize for his rude staff behavior and some how my review was silenced or removed but here to remind our community!

Ordered standard albacore with bamboo rice and it was really awful. Rice seemed like it had been cooked yesterday and just taken out of the fridge. Fish wasn't fresh. So many onions! Definitely the worst poke I've had. And such small portions! Total rip off.

Always amazing fish! However, be sure to ask for light garlic crisps or onion crisp, or the majority of your bowl will be crisps. I felt like I was eating savory cornflakes.

So bad. Got a small poke bowl and it was the worst poke bowl I've ever gotten and it REALLY is a small. The rice was super mushy and had a odd taste. The fish was not fresh. There wasn't any ginger. Will never come here again. Don't waste your money

Tried for the first time on UberEats and was not impressed. Bowls are super small, mostly rice, and flavorless. The spicy mayo literally just tastes like regular mayo and the protein portions are tiny. Possibly the worst poke bowl I've ever had and definitely not worth the money. There are plenty of poke places around close to the same price that are a lot better. Will never order from here again.

I enjoy Sweetfin much more than I realized... Lol. I've ordered via online a few times and I finally went into the physical location yesterday and it was such a breeze. Quick and easy! I got the BYOB this time around. I usually get the quartet item (I forgot what it's called all of a sudden...) with the two poke, taro chips, and noodle salad. Delish! I love that Sweetfin offer quality toppings, as well as the fish. I really have no qualms about this place. Def a go-to poke spot for me! Especially this being so close to my other lunch spots by my work :)

Ordered from Postmates and the whole order was wrong. What a disappointment. I don't understand how the ENTIRE order. I could see 1 missing item, but it was ALL wrong. Careless service for sure.

If i could put zero stars, I would. I ordered a build your own bowl and left throwing up because of how disgusting the fish tasted. Something was very very wrong with that fish. I LITERALLY threw up in the parking lot and had to throw it away after a few bites!!! Not to mention, the shimeji mushrooms were disgusting and soapy too. I hate leaving bad Yelp reviews and I usually like to go to Sweetfin so this was extremely disappointing and I won't be going back. Please check the quality of your fish before you sell it, it's so dangerous to sell that kind of fish.

I am a big fan of sweetfin for many reasons. I love that their fish is always of great quality, they offer forbidden rice, great vegetables and toppings most poke places don't offer. I often order from this location and sometimes go there as well since their parking situation is convenient. As of late, including today, this locations quality of fish has gone down significantly. Almost inedible. You can tell by just looking at the fish that it isn't up to par with what sweetfin usually offers. Once you taste the fish, you know that it is not even remotely what poke grade fish quality should be. It has been a couple months now that I have repeatedly given them a try, however today was the last straw. It's unexceptionable for a poke restaurant to sell such low quality raw fish. If you do decide to grab a bowl from here I would recommend a vegetarian/vegan option as everything else is always great. Disappointed.

Sweetfin is a lovely place on Sunset Blvd. in Silverlake. It serves up super healthy poke and bowls. They have tuna bowls, tofu and great protein bowls. Every thing is super fresh and tastes great. I parked on the street with ease, I am not sure if they have a lot. We went for lunch and had a great meal. The exterior and interior is pretty and ever so clean. You can eat indoors or out. The service is so nice. They can help guide you to something you will love and they will make a bowl to order--sort of make your own--but it really is not needed because their menu has something for everyone. We had a Classic Sweetbox, which has salmon, citrus kale, spicy tuna -yes, we had both- and a great rice and a treat. We were so happy. We also tried The Brain Booster Bowl, which has salmon and tofu along with kale and other tasty items. It was all great and we will be back. You will love it.

Never disappoints. I order the spicy salmon bowl. It is delicious!! Customer service is great, they're quick to have your order ready. There's a parking lot so you don't struggle with parking on sunset. If you love poke this place needs to be on your hit list.

Been going here for I would say about two years and I've never had an issue here. I even have the app! But this new man I've been seeing Roberto (from the name tag) is just absolutely rude. I will not be going back here anymore & I'm sad about it because the food is delicious and so fresh :( He needs an attitude adjustment or he needs to go..I ask him questions & it's obvious he's annoyed. His answers are very bland & snappy. He just simply looks like he doesn't want to be there. I can tell he runs the show by the way he treats us customers and the employees & people like that absolutely disgust me. Revaluate who you hire sweetfin because your employees represent your company & this isn't a good look!

Celiacs rejoice!! Finally a completely gluten free burrito (no sources of contamination). It's to be expected that the tortilla itself doesn't taste that great, but as a whole it's pretty good. If you're craving poke or a true sushi burrito, I'd say skip this menu item, because let's admit it: a seaweed sheet would have tasted much better then a tortilla. But, if you're wanting to try something new, this might be your jam. As someone who's GF, it's such a treat to be able to order a burrito and to actually be full and satisfied from a meal!

Stomach ache and cramping! When I ordered my regular Mango Albacore Bowl, I was told that they were out of Albacore. Then when a young man in a blue flannel shirt went into the back, she came out and said she could make it. I didn't even think about it until later that night. But when cramping and dry heaving over the toilet, I thought maybe they were throwing out that albacore and just decided to use it anyway. I don't know if that was the cause, but that was my first meal of the day and I was unable to eat anything afterwards, So I can't think of anything else that could have caused such misery. I'm never going there again.

Decently priced for poke, but it ended up being a smaller portion than I anticipated. Also not a huge fan of the rice-there's no plain white rice. Toppings were great though!

Wow some of the worst food poisoning I've experienced in quite some time. Absolutely would not come back or recommend unless you want to be sitting on the toilet all night. Health department needs to shut this place down ASAP

Food - yummyyy super fresh. I got a preset bowl from their menu, the one with white truffle oil. Sounds odd not sure if it's unique or weird right? Let me tell you it's really good! It's not overpowering they know how to handle such a strong ingredient. Service - I went during COVID-19 to order and take it home. No wait very quick between ordering and receiving food. It's is very small inside though so be careful while you wait and other people come in to order or pick up food. They even have a restroom which was amazing! I feel like nobody has restrooms open now due to COVID. I went for a hike before this so I really needed it haha. Also they have a parking lot!

I ordered a bowl for pick up. They forgot the sauce even though I had asked for it in the order. The food was meh.

Out with the girlies. Walked in high as shit and was welcomed to a pop poke gluten free wonderland. "My friend hasnt eaten in days because she hasn't had gluten free food, and now she has a place to come to forever. "-my friend Prepare to read a long and extensive menu and be heavily overwhelmed. "Guys I feel amazing" -same friend again

We ordered from here without knowing anything because of a promotion on uber eats. The bowl was not good at all. Rice was hard and the taste is not good. I also found a rubberband.

Microscopic portions on the default bowls. We ordered two and if you combined them, you could make an appetizer out of it. Ordered with Postmates but for more than $30 bucks before tip, we got $4 of appetizer and still needed to order a pizza.

The food is fine but the manager was abrasive and rude. I was trying to speak with the employees about my pickup order and he loudly interrupted like he was angry as he was working behind me on his laptop. I was very confused because all I did was say my name, that I was early and didn't mind waiting, and the food delivery app I used. I thought he was some stranger based on the tone that he used. I felt extremely uncomfortable after this miscommunication gone wrong.

From a family of fish lovers, bowls did not sit all that well with us. Not the absolute worst, not the best, not decent. If there's something below decent and slightly above the worst, then that's where our 4 bowls would sit. Could've made up for the lack of quality if the service was at least welcoming or friendly. Not a single greeter, no hello, no nothing. The guy behind the counter was literally texting on both on his iPhone and then his iwatch while making the bowls and clearly was never taught the value of customer service. Don't know if he's the owner or one of the employees but whoever was working around 4PM today- you need to learn how to better serve customers. Your group chat could've waited 60 seconds for a reply. See my photo for the small size- I could've avoided getting a child size if the server was better, but counting my blessings for avoiding the extra $4 or so for a size increase for something subpar

I ordered a large Superfood Bowl. What I got was small, and I don't know if it was sent by mistake or if that's their version of a large bowl. Size aside, the taste was marred by one mouthful of putrid fish. After that, I couldn't keep going. If it wasn't for that single putrid bite, I would have recommended this with the asterisk that you need to order more than a large bowl for a meal. I would not order again.

Ouch. We went to get a bowl here. The daily ones are often really good. But, tonight we ordered the special and there is so much hot sauce on it that not edible. When asked if they could fix it, my friend was told "no." And I tipped well even. Everyplace misses at times. How the miss is handled is what sets a business aside. This was a major FAIL. I finished my bowl, by sharing it with my friend. Sadly, I'll not be back. Not chancing $20 on a bowl and drink, only to learn I can't eat the food and the business won't stand behind their product. Next, trying MIXT, only 20' away. So very disappointed.

Great poke bowl! Fresh ingredients and reliable. Love the Spicy Tuna Bowl! Feels clean which is what you want from a Poke chain spot. Will definitely be coming back again.

Silver lake is one one my favorite places in Los angeles for food. There is a plethora of options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. While I am a vegetarian, I have found that making salmon an option once in awhile makes for more options once in awhile. The menu has an option for those open to fish and are gluten free. They have two sizes available for their bowls and have a ton of add ones that come with each bowl (which was a bit overwhelming for me tbh). The portion size for the smaller size is a bit on the smaller size, so if you like bigger portions opt for the larger size. The plus is the food is super fresh. The fish and vegetables are tasty and don't taste like they were previously frozen. I don't think this would be my top option for a second return, but i would definitely bring friends visiting to this spot for sure! It is small, so coming in a group is not ideal. But if you live in the area, a great place to order to go!

It's my fave poke spot but we're done. My wife stopped a while ago but now I'm done. Every time we ask for sauce on the side, they never give it to us. Every time, without fail. I don't usually do it but the last few times it's been oversauced. Just don't ask for it on the side or you are going to have a dry ass poke bowl.

Sweetfin Poke surprised me, in a good way. I'll be the first to admit that I'm biased when it comes to poke. In all honesty, I think it's best made and authentically made in Hawai'i from where it's from. With that being said, when comparing poke that is being made on the mainland, Sweetfin was not bad at all. My introduction to this place fortunately came from a complimentary poke bowl that was offered through my Bar Method studio to launch their current 30 day competition. I was handed a pre-made large poke bowl with salmon upon arrival and the fixings already mixed in. I wish I could tell you which marinade/sauce I chose but it was already pre-determined prior to my arrival. By the time I received it, I was hungry, thankful, and trying to find a seat with a line of hungry fellow Bar Method women behind me. I just remember the crispy onions being a good addition. The staff were friendly and the service was on point. I guess their only unpreventable downside is their location and the difficulty in finding parking which is common for most businesses on Sunset in Silverlake. Fortunately for us, we were able to take a nice walk from the studio after class. I'd check them out again if I'm open to some fresh sashimi on top of a bed of rice with some fixings. It's still hard for me to call it poke if it's not from Hawai'i, but for a mainland spot, it's not that bad.

"Before we leave, I command you too give this place a five start Yelp review." - my son Jude, 14

The service here is impeccable. It is quite frankly one of my favorite places to not only eat poke, but also to relax and hang out with my friends in their cute seating area thats nicely shaded in and enclosed. I am amazed at the store managers services, i believe her name is Brianne, and she provided excellent service and also recommended some yummy bars in the area! 10/10 recommend this place, not only for the delicious food, but also for the atmosphere the employees/manager create thats enjoyable and welcoming.

I got food poisoning!!!!!!! Ordered the Sriracha Tuna Bowl. It tasted delicious though.

Woof, don't go!! Terrible smell inside, like mold meets rotten food. The small salmon bowl I got was thrown together so poorly and really small. The fish was slimy and not fresh, the avocado was brown, and there was no salt or flavor. Asked for a side of sauce and there was literally a drop in the container. Don't waste your money or risk food poisoning!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Confession: I'd never actually been to the brick and mortar location here, rather I usually rely on postmates to get my poké fix. So today was the day that I actually step inside for the first time. It was really cool. Despite having ordered here a million times, I needed a bit of help to pick my bowl. Now obviously I'm inclined to "build my own" bowl rather than giving into some predetermined choice. My favorite is easily the yellowfin with bamboo rice and some various toppings. The gentleman behind the counter had no problem helping me through the journey of deciding what to get. Kudos.

Just ate here at my mom's recommendation and OMG! Bomb Poke! I've had it from many other chains, but the flavor and options are great. Friendly service! Will definitely be back again. The Sriracha Tuna Bowl is the ticket if you like it spicy.

Came in after pop physique since its right across the street. Since I had a terrible initial experience at Sweetfin, i was a little hesitant but since I wanted something healthy after my workout, i came in to make my own bowl. I picked yellowfin & salmon, got yuzu sauce, based it with kelp noodle+citrus kale+forbidden rice and added edamame+bean sprouts+eggplant+mango+nappa cabbage+seaweed salad. I enjoyed my poke although it was not the best I had. I had bigger bowl with more toppings for similar price. However, small was filled with yummy quality toppings and it was filling! I wish they would do a better job of mixing everything since the bowl is too small to mix your food. Tip: since some of your toppings can be seasoned, make sure you ask for the sauce on the side or ask them for easy sauce. Or else your bowl might be too salty. Also put sesame oil-tiny drops make ton of difference in smell and taste!

First and foremost, I've been a fan of Sweetfin and have come to this location for several years. Typically I swing by after an evening workout down the street for a protein burst. The food is always 5/5. Location is great and there's always ample parking. I love that you can customize your bowls and I also like that they have special meals featuring select chefs, several who have been on Top Chef. I'm a huge fan of Top Chef. I'm giving this place 2/5 stars because of the service I received this evening. Service was definitely 0/5. I was excited coming in to make a takeout order as I just finished a workout and was craving poke. I came in and said, "Good evening! Can I..." and then heard one of the two guys making the poke bowls imitate what I said verbally with a high pitched voice, clearly mocking or making fun of me for my voice. I immediately stopped talking, looked at the two guys, and they immediately stood there cold silent. It was obvious I caught them making fun of me. At this point, I felt so uncomfortable and wasn't sure if I should move forward with ordering but conflicted because I was so hungry from doing a long workout and had been craving their poke. I ordered anyway as I was so hungry and as they made the food, I started questioning myself, "should I have ordered?! What if they're doing something to my bowl?!" I left home with the food and decided to not eat it. I questioned whether or not they did something to my food. I don't plan to come to this location again as I clearly felt unwelcome. Patrons come to a restaurant to order and enjoy good food. Not come in and get made fun of.

A large at Sweetfin (~$13) is a regular size at other poke places and a small ($~8) is about the size of your palm. So definitely it's more expensive here than other poke places which are literally everywhere in LA. When our delivery from Caviar came... my friend ordered a large and I ordered a small, the comparison was almost "not fair!" big. But! The bowls were pretty deep and we were both really full and satisfied. I thought the small was really filling as well, just wish it had more slices of salmon than the standard poke places. However, what really set this place apart was the base. Kelp Noodles and Bamboo rice tinted emerald green? I love kelp noodles so it made my poke feel extra special! I tried their newer sauce, Avo-Coco (avocado, coconut, and green sriracha), while it was interesting... the spicy - coconut flavor didn't feel right. While that combo works for something like curry, the sauce kind of took away from making the poke taste refreshing.