Deep Sea | The Original Poke

  4.5 – 491 reviews   • Hawaiian restaurant

Raw fish is used in the salad bowls at this chain outpost preparing the Hawaiian specialty daily.

✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out Deep Sea | The Original Poke 91355

Hours

Friday10 AM–10 PM
Saturday10 AM–10 PM
Sunday10 AM–10 PM
Monday10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday10 AM–10 PM
Wednesday10 AM–10 PM
Thursday10 AM–10 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: Parking lot, 27530 Newhall Ranch Rd UNIT 103, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Phone: (818) 963-0680

Website:

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Order and Reservations

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Reviews

Morgan Gross
⭐ Detailed Review: Pricing Transparency and California Consumer Law

I visited this poke restaurant recently and was disappointed not just by the food (average at best) but by something more concerning — a pricing practice that crosses into “dark pattern” territory and may violate California consumer-protection laws.

The menu advertises “3 scoops of protein included” for a fixed price. I ordered two fish proteins and one tofu. Mid-order, the employee told me that tofu counts as all three proteins, meaning I’d need to pay extra for the fish.
That rule appears nowhere on the printed menu or signage. It was only disclosed after I had already chosen my ingredients — effectively locking me into a higher price through incomplete information.



⚖️ Why This Matters Under California Law

This kind of mid-order price change touches multiple consumer-protection statutes:
1. California Business & Professions Code §17500 – False or Misleading Advertising
It is unlawful to make any statement, written or oral, which is untrue or misleading in connection with the sale of goods or services.

By advertising “3 scoops of protein” without clarifying that tofu counts as all three, the restaurant is misrepresenting a material term of the transaction — quantity for price — until the moment of sale.
2. California Business & Professions Code §17200 – Unfair Competition / Deceptive Practices
“Unfair competition” includes any unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business act or practice.

Redefining “3 scoops” after a customer commits is arguably fraudulent or unfair, because it induces a decision under one understanding, then alters the terms.
3. California Civil Code §1770(a)(5) & (9) – Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
These sections prohibit:
• Misrepresenting the characteristics or quantities of goods.
• Advertising goods with intent not to sell them as advertised.
The undisclosed “tofu = 3 scoops” rule could qualify as both.



Why This Is a “Dark Pattern”

“Dark patterns” are design or sales tactics that manipulate consumer behavior through obscured information, timing, or social pressure.
In this case:
• The menu appears to offer 3 equal protein choices.
• Tofu is visually grouped with fish options, implying equivalence.
• The real rule is only revealed after you’ve begun ordering — when it’s socially awkward or time-pressured to back out.

This delayed disclosure is a textbook “confirm-shaming / bait-and-switch” hybrid dark pattern, recognized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC 2022 “Bringing Dark Patterns to Light” report) and California Privacy Rights Act regulations (2023 updates) as manipulative and potentially deceptive.



Why It Feels Wrong in Practice

When you’re already mid-order and someone tells you the price just jumped, you’re put on the spot.
You’ve invested time, people are waiting, and the simplest path is to accept the upcharge — which is exactly why disclosure after commitment is considered a deceptive design pattern.

Transparency should be simple:

“Tofu counts as 3 scoops” should appear clearly on the printed menu or be stated before ordering begins.



My Experience and Verdict

The food itself? Fine, not great — typical fast-casual poke, average flavor.
But practices like this erode trust. California’s consumer laws exist precisely to prevent these kinds of “surprise at the counter” tactics.

If management wants to rebuild credibility:
• Add a visible note on the menu clarifying the tofu rule.
• Train staff to explain it before taking an order.
• Ensure posted prices match actual charges.



Closing Thought

Most customers wouldn’t know the legal details — they’d just feel uneasy and not come back.
I’m posting this so that others understand their rights, and so the business can correct what’s likely an oversight before it becomes a formal complaint under §17500 or §17200.

Small fixes now prevent bigger problems later.
Transparency is good business.
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Timur Zadurko
Definitely coming back! The poke was fresh and delicious, and the prices are much better than other poke restaurants. Free miso soup and seaweed salad with your bowl is a great bonus. They’ve been in business for 11 years!
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Sunny Benson Family
Love deep sea poke! Price is insane for what you’re getting. They are Sooo generous with the toppings, fish is fresh, and they throw in miso soup for free! If we’re wanting poke, we’re choosing here every time
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G Yoko
Very good Poke bowls! The portions were generous! A great selection of toppings, and sauces. Staff were friendly, and the place was clean.
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Linh Quan
My favorite poke place in SCV! It’s awesome to see them improve through time, I used to go here a few years ago, but I recently started going often again. I like that it’s one size and it’s a big portion. The egg salad is the best!
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Natalie Fernandez
I came and enjoyed the food! Unfortunately got a mean stomach bug from it. I would suggest staying away from the salmon unless you wanna pee from your behind and live off pepto for a week.
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Melissa Rosero
$12.77 for poke and comes w seaweed and miso ???? Amazing price and tuna quality is 8.8/10
Comes w some cool toppings
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Leo Lopez
I got a regular poke bowl with 6 scoops of salmon, crab meat, ponzu sauce, avocado, onion, kimchy, sriracha, and spicy mayo. A perfect mix of flavors. I finished the whole bowl and felt full yet I didn’t feel stuffed like a Turkey. I love that the meat and ingredients always taste fresh here and they have excellent service and affordable prices.

Food:100
Service:100
Price:$$
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Mario Nevarez
Best poke I’ve had in California! Prices were reasonable and the jazz music was ! Staff was super friendly not only to me, but to every customer that walked in. Come get your delicious and positive vibes poke!
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Kevin Beatty
Very good value! Big bowls
The ingredients are quite fresh. And the variety of add on choices is incredible
Highly recommend
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