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| - I like Poke bowls and interesting fresh healthy food, so gave this a try. If you want to try it, I'd suggest going soon, as I don't see it surviving, unfortunately. But I hope it does. Pretty cool place, very clean and fresh. The issues: small size is too small, large is too large- need something in the middle- lunch size, which is the principal business! Given the menu is somewhat "out there" and unusual (which I like), they could help customers more, but don't. They are quite passive and aloof. So, what the heck, I ordered the Inspired. It's not cheap- more than $18 without tip. And the register's screen boldly suggested that I tip- 15%, 20% or 25%! For takeout. That was a bit offensive to me, and I tip everybody! But particularly given I can get essentially the same meal at Kupfert/Kim or IQ for much less, and no request/almost demand (that's how it felt to me) for a tip. When the person brought the bowl to the window (wait time was longer than IQ, but still ok), I could not hear her amidst the music and noise. She asked if I wanted something on top, but I could not hear her, and had no idea what she was going to add (suggestion- put something up that shows what the available ingredients are). So I passed. Nothing wrong with the food- it's nice enough, with good flavours and taste. Too much rice. The value was not there, in my view. So I'll sadly go back to my usual places.
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