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| - I don't really like these new, fancy poke bowls that are served with dozen different toppings. As such, I came here with the mindset of ordering something simple. I ended up getting the "Shaka Surf" poke bowl which is made with minimal ingredients (basically salmon, masago, green onion, tempura crunch, and special sauce). I got it with white rice and cucumber on the side; it also comes with a side of crab. I got a regular size, which includes 2 scoops of protein. It's not small, but it's also not big (you can upsize to a large); my bowl looked very small compared to the customer ahead of me who had a mound of lettuce and other toppings.
The salmon poke was delicious. The sauce that they use in it is a little mild and doesn't overpower the salmon. The salmon itself was good. The sliced cucumber wasn't great; I could tell it wasn't super fresh. The seaweed salad that I got with the combo #4 (includes bowl/burrito, seaweed salad, and drink) was crunchy and delicious.
The interior feels a big too clinical, with the blank white walls and open space. I feel like a little bit of artwork would liven up the place a bit. The staff seems to be knowledgeable enough, though I could tell that the girl making my bowl was a little too cautious with adding ingredients. The bowl I ordered also didn't state any more additional toppings, yet she asked if I wanted any greens and such, so be aware of what comes in the premade bowl.
I give this place 4 stars for a simple menu (a little more so than others), clean interior, and yummy "Shaka Surf".
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