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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 become a staple across the globe. Many in the metro have been inspired to offer their own takes on the trendy dish—discover a colourful range of poké bowls to savour, from classic and delicate interpretations perfect for a healthy meal, to more rich and hearty bowls for days you want to indulge.
Find out where you can order poké bowls in Metro Manila, below:
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1. Ono Poké
From simple bowls like the shoyu tuna to more elaborate creations like the wasabi mayo salmon aburi bowl, Ono Poké offers a range of poké options to suit your craving. 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 more playful twist, try out their Pokérritos (poké burritos), 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 for a lighter dish.
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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. Proprietor Sofia Padilla started the brand as a one-woman operation, and has since grown Fia’s Fud with many pop-ups throughout town. While toppings like salmon and tuna are staples on the menu, you can expect exciting new options every now and then as Padilla is always busy with R&D.
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4. Poke Bubs
The signature salmon poké power bowl from Poke Bubs is 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
Above Photo: Nicole Goulart / Unsplash
Photo: Nicole Goulart / Unsplash
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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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