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| - Poke Poku is one of the better poke bowl options- despite marketing themselves as Hawaiian, they've got the standard build-as-you-go format. PP stands out by having more add-on and mix-in options with a traditional slant, like roasted garlic, furikake seasoning, dried seaweed, tomato, bonito, and pineapple. They also have a variety of traditional-sounding teas available at the drink station, though I admittedly didn't care for the ones I tried.
Unlike most of the other poke bowl places, they have tofu and scallop as protein options. They get a bonus star for mixing the protein, veggies, and sauce by hand before putting them in the bowl. This seems obvious, but a lot of places just drizzle sauces on top or leave the bowl dry, and the marinated flavors are a big component of what i look for in a great poke bowl (americanized or otherwise).
There's free miso soup with dine-in. It's free, yes, but it's also possibly the worst miso soup I've ever had, because it had a distinct dishwater taste to it that made me think, "no wonder it's free." Definitely an area to improve upon, but one that's easy to overlook when your seating options include a giant indoor beach umbrella to turn your lunch break into a mental mini-vacation!
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