mmm-yoso!!!, food blog. Today Cathy is writing while Kirk is busy at work.
Kirk has written a few posts about The Market at HFS and and some of their offerings, but not since 2021 and this brief mention the other day. The Mister and I have discovered the joy of proper poke and kitchen offerings at this centrally located fish market and kitchen.
The 'primary' location is on a cul de sac in an office park near the Qualcomm campus. There is a location at Liberty Station and also a food truck. (Liberty Station does not have a kitchen or fish market).
Walk in, follow the signs.
Here is the complete poke menu. Daily offerings vary. There is also a display case with fresh fish available. If you have Instagram, the offerings are posted early.
This is the list for today.
On this visit, we chose a two scoop/medium bowl with lettuce ($17) shoyu ahi and garlic salmon. The shoyu ahi is simply prepared, with green and mild/sweet onion and sesame oil. The garlic salmon similarly relies on the fish and is prepared with minced garlic.
Another day, we chose a Poke Plate ($19) with three scoops and half lettuce, one brown rice (it usually has three scoops of rice). In front is tako- Japanese octopus with onion and seaweed and sesame oil; tender, thin cut, pleasant. Top left is "California" -with sweet and green onions, imitation krab and a sesame mayo (kind of a California roll, but better). Bottom right is the "Pearl Harbor"-poke, made with oyster sauce and sesame seeds; not an overly sweet oyster sauce; you can still taste the ahi.
Half order fish and chips ($6). (Full order is $12)
This is wonderful, well fried, quality ahi, craveable.
The furikake ahi ($17) is another great kitchen choice. Mac salad (excellent), white rice and freshness, flavor, quality.
All the flavors you need.
If you see the HFS canned albacore at the counter, try one ($3.50). It's great, just like everything here.
The Market at HFS 6491 Weathers Place San Diego 92121 Open daily 10-4 (kitchen opens at 11) website (858) 282-0591
Besides the poke, I like the fish and chips to the extent that I've never tried the other kitchen items!
Posted by: Sandy | Wednesday, 01 June 2022 at 12:49 PM
everything looked fresh & delicious!
Posted by: kat | Wednesday, 01 June 2022 at 03:08 PM
Should add, the fish they sell in their fish case is also sushi grade, so if you're into DIY poke that's a great place to get it from.
Posted by: Jason | Wednesday, 01 June 2022 at 11:10 PM
I'll have to try the fish and chips.
Posted by: Soo | Thursday, 02 June 2022 at 09:03 AM
I love this place. Have to try the fish and chips now
Posted by: Som Tommy | Thursday, 02 June 2022 at 10:09 AM
I understand completely, Sandy! Sort of curious about the shrimp, but usually have a craving before parking.
Don't think there is a bad choice to be made here, Kat.
I hadn't paid attention, Jason; thanks for the tip.
Oh yes, you definitely should, Soo.
Isn't it a wonderful spot, ST? The fish and chips are really good.
Posted by: Cathy | Thursday, 02 June 2022 at 12:10 PM
Wow! I’ve never had ahí fried, looks amazing. I’m planning a visit in August and this is on the list for sure. Yum!
Posted by: Sandy | Friday, 03 June 2022 at 04:49 AM
You will *really* enjoy it, Sandy. Be sure to go to this location; the Liberty Station of HFS only sells poke and has no kitchen.
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, 03 June 2022 at 10:23 AM
When I'm in the area it's always a toss up between HFS and Supernatural. Both are excellent for seafood.
Posted by: Junichi | Friday, 03 June 2022 at 10:41 AM
So true, Junichi. We are fortunate to have good, quality choices in that part of town.
Posted by: Cathy | Saturday, 04 June 2022 at 04:50 AM