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For the uninitiated, the 'poke bowl' concept is a southern California origination and recent fad there, essentially turning Hawaiian poke from a snack or appetizer into a meal by adding a base, such as rice, and toppings, like fruits and vegetables.
After enjoying poke in Hawaii and poke bowls in California, I'm happy to report that our very own Madison shop is an excellent version of this concept! I've been here a couple times, and although a bit pricey by Madison standards, the poke is a superb-quality sushi grade, as it should be, and the vegetables have always been fresh.
The concept is fast-casual - you order and pay without any waiter service, and then find a seat to eat. There are a few preset suggested combinations, or you can build your own bowl by selecting a base (white rice, brown rice, or greens), protein (fish, shrimp, chicken, or veggies), sauces, and other fruit/veggie toppings. Beer, cocktails, wine, and homemade sodas are also available.
A couple suggestions/tips:
-Seaweed should be available as a topping/base, not only as a side.
-The 'small' size is a very small snack size, and likely not enough food if you're looking for an entire meal.
-The Hawaiian sparkling iced tea is excellent, refreshing, and very flavorful.
-The fried garlic/shallot toppings are great as well, adding a lot of extra flavor.
-Go here and try it!
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