Finally, there's a poke place in Markham! Its currently in its soft opening and its cash only for the time being. Luckily there was a TD around the corner!
My friends and I got the Cali and Mauna Loa signature poke bowl; both were fairly priced at $11.25 for a regular size. I definitely recommend getting a signature bowl as opposed to building your own because it can add up... the base (rice and protein) starts at $10.25 and each topping is $0.85-$1.25.
The fish was super fresh but the cali bowl itself was too salty for my liking. I feel like they need some sort of sweetness or tang to balance it out. The creamy avocado helped but I was still super parched for water. I'm not sure if it was the sauce I got (creamy togarashi and me so sesame) or the marinade of the fish.
The Mauna Loa was spicy, but a good kind of spicy. The spicy seaweed was an interesting addition, giving the bowl a nice bite. Overall, no complaints with this one!
The workers here were really helpful and knowledgeable on all of the different selections they offered! Great service!