Poke Bowl Photo Miu Sua / Unsplash
Cover Photo: Miu Sua / Unsplash

Whether salmon or tuna, over rice or salad, a well-made poké bowl always hits the spot

At once light yet filling, poké bowls are the ideal meal for those days you want something satiating, balanced, and delicious. Rooted in Japanese culinary traditions, the Hawaiian speciality has recently grown in popularity across the metro, inspiring more to offer their own take. Find out where you can order poké bowls in Metro Manila, below:

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1. Ono Poké Shop

From simple bowls like the shoyu tuna to more elaborate creations like the wasabi mayo salmon aburi bowl, Ono Poké Shop offers a range of poke options to suit your craving. As an added plus, their bowls are highly customisable, too: choose between white rice, brown rice, sushi rice, cabbage, adlai, quinoa, or even soba noodles for your base, and load it up further with a variety of toppings. For a funkier twist, try out their Pokechos or poke nachos, or explore their other items like the spam musubi and loco moco bowls.

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2. The Wholesome Table

Known for delicious comfort food dishes inclusive to those with dietary restrictions, The Wholesome Table is a reliable choice for a variety of cuisines, from Filipino to Korean, and Jamaican. Stepping into the world of Hawaii, the restaurant also offers two poké bowls: one with raw salmon, and a vegan option with tofu. You may also opt to swap out your base for cauliflower rice.

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3. Fia’s Fud

The poké bowls from Fia’s Fud, are a testament to the value of simple dishes done right. Opt for either fresh salmon or tuna, along with your choice of sauce (spicy, wasabi, ponzu) and base (shoyu rice, kimchi rice, salad), and dig in—you can even add some unagi for a delectable treat. Since it’s a one-woman operation and ingredients are strictly used at their freshest, the menu is quite lean and varies from day to day. Stay up to date with their daily offerings by checking their Instagram story or sending them a message to inquire.

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4. Poke Bubs

The signature salmon poké power bowl from Poke Bubs is choc full of Japanese rice seasoned with furikake, chuka wakame (seaweed salad), pickled radish, and edamame, plus wanton crisps, nori, and tobiko for added texture and flavour. Whether you enjoy your salmon with the shoyu, spicy, or wasabi sauce, cold or torched, it’s sure to satiate that poké craving. For a more unique take on the Hawaiian dish, try out their poke pockets, which stuffs the tasty salmon poke and sushi rice within inari age.

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5. Dean & Deluca

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Poke Bowl Photo: Nicole Goulart / Unsplash
Above Photo: Nicole Goulart / Unsplash

For poké that’s big on flavour, try out the spicy Alaskan salmon poke bowl from Dean & Deluca. The filling bowl comes complete with sushi rice, tobiko, seaweed, an assortment of pickled vegetables, sriracha mayonnaise, and pineapple chutney or an unexpected twist.

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6. Guilt Free

The poké bowls from Guilt Free all start with cauliflower rice, amped up with avocado, edamame, pickled red cabbage, carrots, and cucumber. From there, simply choose between raw salmon, raw tuna, or air-fried tofu for a light yet flavourful meal to keep you going throughout the day!

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7. Momona Loa Poké

If you’re looking for some out-of-the-box flavours, Momona Loa Poké may be your next go-to. Have your tuna poké prepared Thai style, with toasted sesame or torched in a luscious three cheese and wasabi mix for a unique twist. Alternatively, if you’re a poké classicist, fret not—Momona Loa Poké also offers shoyu, spicy tuna, and other simpler iterations that allow the tuna to shine through.

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