Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena team up with Sweetfin for a limited-time Cali Bowl — below I share what’s in it and where to find it in LA.
There’s a specific kind of LA summer lunch; the one that shows up in someone’s Instagram Story looking effortless but is actually built from ingredients that took real thought. That’s what Sweetfin and Caliwater just put on a plate together, and it’s only around through the end of September.
The Cali Bowl by Vanessa Hudgens & Oliver Trevena landed at Sweetfin locations across LA, Orange County, and San Diego on August 4, a collaboration between the fast-casual poke chain and the cactus-water brand the two actors co-founded in 2021. It’s not the first time the two companies have shared a menu — Caliwater’s Wild Prickly Pear and Pineapple flavors have been pouring at Sweetfin since earlier this summer — but this is the first time the partnership has built something from scratch instead of just sharing shelf space.
What’s Actually in the Bowl
Line-caught yellowfin tuna sits over sushi rice, dressed in a homemade pineapple ponzu that does the heavy lifting here — bright, a little sharp, built to cut through richness rather than add more of it. Creamy avocado and pickled Fresno peppers split the difference between cooling and spicy, while fresh pineapple and toasted macadamia nuts bring the kind of textural contrast that keeps a poke bowl from going soft and one-note by the third bite.
It’s a bowl that knows exactly what it’s doing with heat and sweetness at the same time, which is harder to pull off than it sounds — most fruit-forward bowls either play it too safe or go full dessert. This one doesn’t.
The suggested pairing is a Pineapple Caliwater.
The can’s light, faintly tart cactus-water base echoes the ponzu instead of competing with it.
Why Two LA Brands, One Bowl
“Summer in California has a flavor, and Oliver and I wanted to capture that feeling in a bowl,” Hudgens said. Trevena, for his part, framed the partnership as coming out of genuine regular-customer habit rather than a top-down brand deal: “Sweetfin has always been one of our favorite places to eat, so creating something together felt incredibly natural.”
This is a chain that’s been recognized by LA Magazine, QSR, and Nation’s Restaurant News without needing a celebrity co-sign, so the “we already ate here” framing actually holds up.
Caliwater’s pitch has always been function over flash — the prickly pear base carries five naturally occurring electrolytes, betalains, and vitamins C and E at 25 to 35 calories a can, no artificial sweeteners. That wellness-forward identity is presumably part of why the partnership landed on a fish-and-produce bowl instead of something heavier — though that connection isn’t something either brand stated outright, so take it as an observation, not a confirmed brand strategy.
Where and When to Get It
The Cali Bowl runs through the end of September at all 16 Sweetfin locations across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. After that, it’s gone — no word yet on whether it returns or becomes a permanent menu fixture.
Mini FAQ
What’s in Sweetfin’s Cali Bowl by Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena?
Line-caught yellowfin tuna over sushi rice with pineapple ponzu, avocado, pickled Fresno peppers, fresh pineapple, edamame, and toasted macadamia nuts.
How long is the Cali Bowl available at Sweetfin?
It’s a limited-time item running from August 4 through the end of September 2026.
Where can I find Sweetfin locations serving the Cali Bowl?
All 16 Sweetfin locations across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego are carrying the bowl; a full list is available at sweetfin.com/locations.
