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| - SO GLAD Charlotte finally has poke! As a lover of both poke and Korean food, I think this place rocks!
I visited on a Saturday for lunch and was quite impressed. The restaurant itself has a nice aesthetic -- bright, airy, and modern. At first I thought it was a chain because the branding looked so good, but after talking with the owner, I learned that it isn't (yet) but that he hopes to expand eventually. Cool -- we could use more poke around Charlotte!
The staff were super friendly and helpful. My parents are new to poke bowls and the staff helped them through the process, patiently explaining the various toppings and even letting them sample sauces and toppings they were curious about.
They have a good variety of options to customize your poke bowl, with proteins such as fresh fish, bulgogi, and tofu and unique toppings such as kimchi, wasabi peas, and flaming hot cheetos. The sauces are great as well, my favorite being the Seoul Soyu sauce -- so much umami flavor. The prices are reasonable, especially considering how much food you get. One bowl with 2 proteins was PLENTY of food for me.
Ultimately, the Korean flair is what really sets this poke place apart from other places I've been. I've had a lot of great poke in California, but this place is just as good. Such a great restaurant that adds more diversity the Charlotte food scene!
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