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| - First time trying Poke Poku and they make it relatively simple to place an order by guiding you through the process. Now I do have a seafood raw meat allergy but I really want to try a poke bowl. So I ask if they offer any vegetarian options. And they do! The way it's setup is to first select the size of your order. I went for a small bowl ($9.50) and chose brown rice. On top of brown rice, I ask for seaweed salad, mashed avocado and leafy greens. Then I skip ahead, pass the seafood protein and went straight for the veggie toppings.
This next step is where they use a separate bowl to mix in a selection of toppings of your choice with a savory sauce. In my bowl I have sliced cucumbers, red onions, diced tomatoes, daikon (yellow pickled radish), tofu and cilantro. There are 12 different Mix-in Sauce. I chose the Maui Style which has yuzu ponzu, sesame sauce and shichimi (a seven flavor Japanese spice mixture).
Next are the unlimited toppings: crispy fried onion, fried garlic, seaweed, bonito flakes (which is a slightly salty, wood-like dried shavings of smoked skipjack tuna), tamago (rolled sweet egg omelet), ginger, wasabi and scallion. I got most of everything except for corn, jalapenos and salmon roe.
When you dine in, the meal comes with a small miso soup and a complimentary drink. They have three different teas you can choose from: Roasted Corn, Barley and Jasmine. I prefer Jasmine Tea, mainly because its wonderful floral scent gives off a more calm and soothing taste to one's palate. Oh, and don't forget dessert. They have 5 different flavors of Macaron Ice Cream ($3.95): green tea, mango, vanilla, coffee and strawberry. I chose Coffee and Green Tea.
Overall, the quality flavor of every single toppings in my veggie poke bowl taste delicious! And I love their Macaron Ice Cream. It has a light, crispy cookie texture with a smooth and creamy filling. It's just one of those desserts that makes a person feel like a kid again. And it's so worth it!
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