A Poke place with a vegan option.. I think I'm in heaven! I came by during their soft opening and left very satisfied. Poke Guys is bringing the classic Hawaiian dish to Toronto and doing it right. You can choose one of their 5 signature bowls, customize your own bowl, or just have an order of poke with no rice or toppings. Their vegetarian bowl (which is vegan friendly!!!) is made from marinated tofu and it's dang delicious! The tofu is silky and very flavourful. The rice was also on point (yes, not all rice is made equal) -not too mushy, not too hard.. Just the perfect texture and flavour. They didn't cheap out on the toppings either.. the bowl was filled to the brim with colourful, fresh toppings. I love that they cater to vegans despite poke being a fish dish traditionally. They also have a wide selection of sauces garnishes that you can top off your bowl with for free (yes, free things do taste better)! They also have spicy cucumber and kimchi for toppings which I am hands down all for.
The space is also very nice - The decor is simple and sleek and the menu is beautifully written on chalkboards. There aren't many spots to sit as it is meant to be mainly a takeaway joint, but it's spacious enough to seat about 15.
Poke Guys really impressed me with their flavour, variety, and individuality. I have yet to come across a poke place that is as accommodating to vegetarians/vegans as them. Definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun and delicious spin on the classic Hawaiian dish!