I have always wanted to try Koa Lua, not only because I am a huge fan of poke, but also because there are pictures of their food and deco all over instagram.
First off, the moment you step inside you just feel so refreshing, the summer and hawaiian vibes just hit you (in a good way). The deco is 100% on point
I ordered the california bowl with salmon and a mutsubi.
- California bowl: I was kinda disappointed by the portion of the bowl, because compared to poke bar who really mounts their poke pretty high, koa lua's is on the smaller side. So for the small portion, I felt like it was a bit pricey. BUT, I have to admit, the flavor is bomb: a bit spicy but not too much to the point to cover the flavor of the salmon, the rice crispy cereals add texture to the food. Literally every bite was good and I didnt feel bored by the flavor at all. The presentation is the only thing I feel is a bit lacking...
- Mutsubi: It came wrapped in plastic, so the presentation isn't too great. It was a bit too salty in my opinion. Not woow just a ok kinda thing.
I will come again for sure. Flavor wise Koa Lua is better than Poke bowl, but portion wise, hands down Poke bowl wins.