OTR has needed a fast-casual place that isn't pizza or Gomez for a long time now. Poke Hut fills that void and more - they are absolutely killing it. It's going to take some solid self-control to not come here multiple times per week. (And that might still happen.) We went for dinner on Saturday night, but I plan to come back for lunch, too. FOOD - A large poke bowl is only $11, which includes three scoops of fish (I tried the marinated salmon & tuna, and added miso crab) and then veggies of your choice. You can choose zucchini noodles, greens or white / brown sushi rice for your base. The zucchini noodle option is amazing. I love sushi but the rice is my least favorite part, so... no compromises needed here. The veggie options are fresh and creative, and the portion size is more than generous (my bowl was overflowing by the end). The fish was also super fresh. We couldn't stop talking about how good this was as we ate it - it's healthy, colorful, packs a ton of flavor and so reasonably priced. DRINKS - Their teas / milk teas are amazing, and again, super unique. I ordered the specialty matcha tea with strawberry puree and it was SO good. My husband got the taro tea, and then we tried a few of their other teas (lemon & passion fruit). I love that you can adjust the sugar level (75% is default, but you can ask for 50% or 25%). I chose the "low sugar" version but I couldn't tell - it still had a ton of flavor. SERVICE - The owners/staff are super friendly and they took time to answer all of our questions (what is taro? what are those crazy-looking spices at the end of the line? will this sauce go with my food or is that overkill?). It took only a couple minutes to make and get our food, which was great considering we had friends at Taft's Ale House next door who were waiting for us to finish dinner. ATMOSPHERE/VIBE - Clean & minimalist feeling, but with some cool touches like the beach videos playing on the TV, the chalkboard wings a la Nashville, and the ridiculous bathroom sign (which of course we instantly Snapchatted). Okay, I know this review is crazy long, but this is the most unique small business to start in Cincy in awhile. It's so obviously well thought out and the execution is pretty near flawless, considering it's only been open for 2 weeks. Definitely telling everyone I know about Poke Hut! read more

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This place is the epitome of personalization--whether you are ordering a drink or food, the choice is yours and I love it! This restaurant is chipotle style, but with a completely different cuisine and more trendy down-to-earth atmosphere. You can either take your order to-go or take the time to sit, eat delicious food and enjoy the eclectic trendy décor. They offer a wider variety of seating options: a bar area, small group tables and one large group table. However, during peak hours, I would imagine it may be difficult to find seating for a large group, so I'd recommend this place is better suited for small parties (1-4 individuals). You have the option to create your own bowl or pokirrito. They have a wide variety of ingredients to select for the topping, base, protein and sauce. All ingredients were fresh, especially for a dish such as poke, this is a crucial element and they nailed it. In addition to being able to customize your poke or pokkrito, they offer signature poke bowls that already define the protein and toppings for those who want to play it safe. I decided to take the more adventurous route and created my own poke bowl. I ordered zucchini noodles as my base with seaweed salad, radish, avocado, cucumber, ginger, ahi tuna with sweet miso sauce and spicy tuna as my protein and toppings (it was a hefty portion size!). The poke bowl was absolutely delightful and full of flavor with crispy veggies, un-browned perfectly ripe avocado and fresh fish. I'd like to emphasize, this is the first Asian influenced-chipotle styled restaurant in the area that goes beyond brown or white rice by also offering zucchini noodles and mixed greens to use as your base (LOW CARB LOVERS, THIS YOUR PLACE :D). Beyond the food, I absolutely fell in love with the tea bar since the prices are reasonable and it is customizable (you choose the flavor, temperature (hot or cold), milk-type/no milk option, toppings, and sweetness level) They offer a variety of bubble tea flavors ( milk, fruit and specialty drinks), some I have not heard of and cannot wait to try them. I ordered a rose milk tea with boba, soy milk and a sweetness level of 50%. The tea had a smooth texture with the boba (tapioca balls) perfectly chewy (not too hard, not too mushy). I am excited that I now have a restaurant to satisfy my poke and bubble tea cravings! This place has the best poke and bubble tea in Cincinnati. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again soon and recommend you visit as well. The experience is worth it and your stomach and taste buds will thank you :D. Note: This review is based on a one time experience. I will update accordingly once I visit them again. read more

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I loooove poke. It's a known fact for anyone that knows me that salmon sashimi is my favorite food, and poke is a close second. I spend far too much money at Roll On In, and I was super excited to hear that a restaurant specifically for poke was arriving in Cincinnati. I have to confess, I have not been inside Poke Hut. I actually have ordered it a few times to work through DoorDash. (Shameless plug on DoorDash - it is easily the best food delivery service for Cincinnati!) The concept is the same as any other poke place you've been to. You start with a type of rice, or in Poke's case, they have mixed greens or zucchini noodles. Very cool, Poke. I go original and stick with sushi rice, but low carb-ers are probably appreciative that you're catering to everyone. I typically get salmon with avocado, miso crab, green onion, seaweed salad, and soy sauce+sriracha aioli on the side. Poke Hut also gets mass points for including miso crab complimentary. Most places charge a couple extra dollars. Every time I've ordered Poke Hut, it always comes fast and the salmon is super fresh. Writing this review actually makes me crave some poke, even though I literally just cooked dinner. I'm thrilled that Cincinnati finally has a place to get good poke at our convenience. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to order some poke. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Very nice employees. Their milk tea and mango refresher is amazing! I haven't tried their food but it smelt amazing. read more

Poke Hut - Mango refresher made into a slushy with strawberry popping bubbles and Old Fashioned Milk Tea - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

OTR's hottest restaurant is Poké Hut. This place has everything: fresh fish (also chicken, beef and pork if you're not into sea life), crispy veggies, table succulents, tree stumps for stools, aliens, and Squirtle Squad in Bengals jerseys. If you're looking for a little aloha in your life get on down here and order yourself a marinated tuna bowl (my favorite). You'll leave here feeling laid back and refreshed, all for a lot less than the price of a ticket to the big island. read more

Poke Hut - Marinated tuna noodle bowl (with fixins). - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wow. I am gonna keep this short. This is GOOD stuff. I was afraid it will all be raw, but they have DELICIOUS cooked chicken, beef and tofu, very hearty and still healthy for a dinner in the current cold. I was super impressed with the interior and the story of two young guys making their dream come true. The bike-like seats are awesome! The whole place is clean, sleek and fun! The bowls and teas are great. Easy, fast and nutritious. I really liked the cooked beef with some nice hints of ginger and the pineapple-fragrant chicken. Toppings must satisfy everyone, such a vast selection. Thank you for bringing Poke to OTR! Who knew we needed this Aloha Spirit here?! Nice! read more

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We throughly enjoyed eating at the Poke Hut! My son and I had the Maui and my husband had the Kilauea with hot Cheetos on it! I also had the strawberry milk tea, which was awesome! The service was great, the window seating made for great people watching and the food was fantastic!! read more

I love having a fresh and fast option in OTR - the fish is shipped in fresh every day and the serving sizes are hefty. I normally get a regular bowl (with all the toppings) and I always have enough left over for dinner. I had the Thai tea bubble tea that was a little too sweet, but the mango matcha tea was perfect and came with these cute little star shaped jellies. Definitely my new go-to lunch (and healthy dinner) spot! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I finally took the plunge and went in for lunch after hearing about this place for months. Disclaimer: This was my first time ever trying Poke. It was easy to find parking right out front at about 1 pm on a Friday. It was moderately busy at that time but the line was moving quickly and there were still open tables. For the food, I ended up with the Kilauea bowl which had salmon and various veggies with whatever base you want. I got sushi rice because I love it! I kind of wish they had smoked salmon as an option like Fusian because it's a nice medium ground between totally raw fish and cooked protein. Overall, I thought my meal was just okay. Never having Poke before, I didn't really know what to expect but it just wasn't crave worthy. The flavors didn't seem to go well together (maybe it would be better to build your own) and it was expensive. A small bowl is $10 and extras like avocado are $1. In addition to the bubble tea I ordered, I ended up paying about $20 with a tip, which is too much for me for a quick/casual lunch. As for the service, it seems like the staff is still learning the complicated recipes, they use recipe cards. And some of them are still learning the ingredient names, for example I asked for edamame and the woman looked around for a while before finally asking what it was. The poor cashier was also in charge of making teas and would stop every few minutes to ring up orders. This meant I Didn't get my drink until I was halfway done eating and ready to go. Bottom line, it was an okay experience. I probably won't be back but I am interested enough to go to Hawaii and get the authentic experience. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love this place, their poke bowls are so good! (I usually get the marinated tuna as my main protein and it's really flavorful!) I usually end up having some left over even with a regular portioned bowl, it's quite a bit of food so you do get what you pay for. Every single time I've gotten from here it's been consistently good quality! I would suggest also trying the drinks they offer, they are very good and make a great addition to the meal or as a dessert, they do offer nondairy options for their drinks as well. read more

This was such a delight! Try the fried tofu buns! So good! I also got mine delivered through a delivery service. Was pleased with the packaging, both neat and environmentally friendly! read more

Poke Hut - Tofu buns and Goyoza were the perfect working lunch! - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Fresh protein options, awesome topping choices, clean space, and quick stops. Came here for lunch. The line gets long, but it's long like Chipotle, and moves at the same speed as Chipotle. The drinks look phenomenal--will have to try next time. read more

I'm not sure what all these good reviews are. I guess no one here has ever had actual poke from Hawaii or a big city like New York. The amount of fish they put in the bowl is laughable. A could count on one hand the tiny amount of protein. It's called a poke bowl... not a random bowl of rice and toppings. Also the fried onion is usually somewhat crunchy, not stale. The other toppings seemed ok. If they add a reasonable amount of poke into the bowl then it would be a big time improvement. The milk tea was good, but I think it's pretty hard to screw up original milk tea. I'd skip this place if you want a bowl of poke that isn't trying to hide the 4 pieces of salmon under all the cheaper toppings. read more

I walked over from my job to this new restaurant, Poke Hut for a carryout. This was my first visit and the young lady who made my bowl was extremely helpful and patient! I ordered the 2 scoop make your own bowl with sushi rice, chicken, shrimp, free scoop of miso crab, red onions, scallions (yes I LOVE onions), mushrooms, furikake, jalapenos and yes fried onions! One the side, I had hot Cheetos, wasabi and sriracha aioli. Let me tell you!!! Every single bite was different, flavorful and delicious!! The ingredients were very fresh!! Wonderful addition to the area!! I look forward to my next visit! read more

Poke Hut - It was prettier than this before I started smushing everything together! - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Coworker wanted something different for her birthday so she suggested this place. Street parking, which isn't the greatest but it also depends on what time you go (11-11:45 likely to find a parking spot nearby). It reminds you of Chipotle, Fusian, Fusabowl, and all the other restaurants in which you loudly, clearly express what you want. They offer bowls, burritos, and teas. I've only had the bowls. Choose brown rice, sushi rice, zucchini noodles, or spring salad mix. Regular bowl gets two scoops of protein ($9.50) and large bowl gets three scoops of protein ($11.00) - both include free scoop of miso crab mix. I usually get the ahi tuna and salmon, or shrimp if I order a large bowl. Choose all the toppings that tickle your fancy. Pay $1.00 extra for avocado/guacamole (rather small scoop). Sauces are plentiful. I usually get the one with sesame seeds in it, can't remember the name. Get sauces on the side just in case you don't like it. You are able to choose two sauces for free and pay for any over that. I love this place as the food is always fresh and I never leave filling full. They have cooked proteins as well. They are a bit pricey, but I think it's worth it for the quality, freshness, and variety of choices that they offer. First went on April 19, 2018 and returned 2 times since then. So I'm averaging about 1 visit per week. I work at Cincinnati Children's and this place is about 8 minutes away. Definitely worth the drive and the cost. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

As a raw fish lover, I was so pleased to find out poke hut had opened here in cincy! If i could, I would eat pokebowls every day of the week. Something about rice, salads, fresh, light fish and a variety of toppings is so appealing!. Ordering is like chipotle. You come in, tell them: 1) what base (zucchini noodles, salad, rice brown rice) you would like, 2) then tell them how many scoops of a protein ((marinated tuna/scallops, cooked chicken/pork/beef/shrimp, tofu veggies, or my personal favorite, the raw tuna/salmon) 3) and then choose your toppings( green onions, masago (kinda like tiny orange caviar), pineapples, imitation crab, furikake (dried seaweed topping), fried onion, radish, pickles, jalapenos, chiles, even hot cheetos!. Note some toppings are +1 (avocado, seaweed salad and tamago (sweet egg; check the server though!) They even have bubble tea/boba here! A good variety but the drink station is off to the right side and easily unnoticed. Tastes pretty good! It does get loud in the back with all the cooling/heating so its hard to hear sometimes. Don't feel bad to scream your order loudly so the workers can hear!! They're very nice and will explain what each item is if needed. The lines move reasonably fast, and the restaurant is kept neat I will definitely return! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Cincinnati is hundreds of miles away from Hawaii, but you would never know that by eating at Poke Hut. This is easily the freshest Poke I've had in years - with a variety of topping options that is sure to spice up your lunch routine. I tried the Maui bowl with a base of brown rice, and even though I got the small size it filled me up due to the generous portion of tuna and crab. Expect to pay between $9-$12 depending on your order, which is pretty reasonable for a Poke bowl. It is a small place and can get a little crowded around lunchtime, so if you are in a hurry think about ordering online. Overall - fresh, fast and delicious, so excited to have a Poke place in Cincy! Can't wait for my next trip! read more

Poke Hut - Maui bowl - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Freaking LOVE this place. I used to be a poke bowl queen but I've recently started getting the hibachi Togo and GREAT SCOTT it is DELICIOUS!!! Anywhere that gives me zucchini in the vegetables is A1 in my book. (Also the taro fries AND taro bubble tea SMACK). read more

I flew into Dayton for work and had to go to Cincinnati to visit Fiona the hippo. I was craving sushi before my drive back to the hotel. This was about 10-15 minutes away from the zoo. I found parking on the street pretty easily. The workers were welcoming and helped me order as I couldn't decide. I ended up getting a large with a mix of tuna, salmon and spicy tuna. I got the normal toppings and added pineapple and hot Cheetos to try something new. I was actually really happy with the whole thing and would def try hot Cheetos again! I'll have to tell my local sushi bowl shop at home to add it to their menu ;) Overall happy with the experience and price paid for a big portion of fresh sushi. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I stopped at Poke Hut on a whim while walking by, and I'm so glad I did. The veggie tofu buns were delicious and filling. I also got a boba tea and the friendly employee helped me fine tune what kind I would like, and she was right. I can't wait to go back or order a meal for delivery. Thank you, Poke Hut! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great service, clean and pleasant atmosphere. Really delicious options and super economical as well! I live out of state, but come here whenever I'm in town! Yum yum and yum! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My coworker and I just tried this place for lunch and it's awesome! The food is so fresh and there are so many options. There's everything from chicken, to marinated salmon to avocado to ginger to masago. Because you get two or three scoops of protein depending on the size, you can get different proteins with no extra charge like other places. They have many options for bases including zucchini noodle, sushi rice, brown rice, and lettuce. You can get a seaweed wrap or bowl. They also have a ton of juices and milk tea choices. The decor is also so cute. It's a little piece of paradise in OTR. They have a couple cute murals and a living wall. There's plenty of seating but you can do pick up orders, and takeout. read more

Enjoyed some Poke Hut delights at Asian Food Fest on The Banks today. I often find it tough for restaurants to be successful at street festivals and maintain the quality and integrity of their dishes. But, Poke Hut did not disappoint. In fact, I think they nailed it. We had pork buns (not pictured because we ate them so fast) and poke cupcakes of salmon and ahi tuna. It's easy to see why this won recognition at Taste of Cincinnati last year. I'm looking forward to visiting the restaurant in person. read more

Poke Hut - Salmon poke cupcake in the left and ahi tuna poke cupcake on the right. - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is not THE best... but for an end of day, "I need something healthy, not sure what I want in a new town" it works. The casual eating area is calming and my complaint is the size of the protein scoops. Really???? Give me an ice cream scoop worth for the price. It's a business ... I know so I asked for more protein and paid for it. It was nice and fresh great temperature for the fish and healthy! read more

Came here for lunch on a Friday, and I was stoked to find a tasty healthy lunch option! I got a large bowl and created my own. I got 3 proteins (spicy tuna, shrimp, and tofu), a free scoop of miso crab, one of the soy marinated eggs, edamame, cucumber, and seaweed salad, all over a bed of zoodles. It was a ton of food, and all under $15! Everything tasted really fresh! I loved my lunch, and I'd definitely come back. read more

Woohoo! Finally a poke place in Cinci!! Poke Hut is everything I expected it to be and more. Very clean and spacious. Ordering is super easy and service is very friendly. Most of the items seem very fresh and there is a variety of toppings / sauces (which you can sample / ask for on the side) to choose from. You can't really go wrong with any selection here. Overall, I would def come back for more! BONUS: they serve specialty drinks /boba here! My favorite: the old fashioned milk tea read more

Poke Hut - Scallop/Salmon/Masago/crabmeat/fried onion/Fried lotus root/ginger and seaweed on sushi rice- Yum! - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is very clean and all of the employees are friendly! In the bowl on the bottom, I got zucchini noodles with naked ahi tuna, naked salmon, complimentary miso crab, and lots of veggies. You can get all of the veggies that you want, which is awesome. I love that we get the option of two different types of protein without any extra cost as well! I got a regular sized bowl and it was PLENTY of food. I would advice you to try the sauces before putting them all over your food. Some were more sweet than others, others were pretty salty, and I didn't think the sauces that were supposed to be spicy were at all. I think my favorite sauce out of all of them was the jaws sauce, it was one of the more "lighter choices". The fish tasted great, as well as the topping. This was a yummy healthy dinner! I will come back and definitely try the bubble tea next time. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So glad Cincinnati finally got a Poke place! And Poke Hut did not disappoint. Not only was the fish super fresh and the seasoning on point, but I really appreciated the hefty serving size. I felt like I got much more "bang for my buck" here compared to other made-to-order sushi restaurants. Best part is, I hear they're going to have a loyalty program so you know I'm going to be back! I got the large (3 scoops of protein + crab mix and masago free!) and it definitely filled me up. The lotus chips on top were super good! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is an excellent fast casual meal for the health conscious eater. Good prices, quick service, fresh food. It's an easy walk from OTR or Washington Park. read more

This is such an incredible, unique place in OTR. It's high quality cuisine but it's so quick and easy. I get the Poke.. and so far I've tried the Maui, Kilauea and Honolulu. All were incredible, and I like to add the Jaws Sauce on top and Spicy Mayo on the side (you don't need to do this- I just like a lot of flavor lol). I also am totally in love with the Umami Seaweed Salad. The Taro, Honeydew and Watermelon Milk Tea with tapioca. I get it at 50% sweetness! OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE! Worth it to come in and learn about Poke and all the Asian Fusion goodness this place has to offer! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Finally! Close your eyes and you are in Maui.. (except the weather) :-) I made my own poke bowl and picked 3 protein. It was sooo yummy! I really enjoyed the food quality.. Great food, great people and great dishes. I will come back very soon! read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Pole hut is a really great fresh fast service addition to the neighborhood. Also, I'll never say no to more bubble tea in OTR! The pricing and portions are very fair (especially with their rewards program which allows you to earn points you can turn in for free food!). The staff, while always very polite, do seem often overwhelmed by online orders and the line, so they may need to beef up their staff a bit. Aside from that, we always have a very positive experience! There are tons of options, and they have veg stuff, too! The bubble tea is very fun, and has good flavor selection without being too overwhelming. read more

Poke Hut - Make Small Create Your Own Bowl - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Wanted to try Poke and found this place. Damn this is good. That marinated raw Tuna and raw scallops are delicious. Tried it with the Shoyu Sesame. That sauce should be bottled. Someone could live a long, rich life just selling that sauce alone. Feels fairly healthy too. Like nothing is heavy that they serve. I just wish they had another location further up 71. I'll keep coming back, but this would be a several times a week type of place if it were near my house. read more

I've already gone here twice in a week. Here is the thing with poke for me-- it has to be good and fresh, but with a veggie option so my husband and I can both enjoy. This place is great! First the most important thing-- YOU MUST GET THE PORK BUNS OR TOFU VEGGIE BUNS! Just do it. For the poke, love the option for zoodles or greens for a base (or the more traditional brown or white rice), their toppings are super fresh (yay for unlimited veggies!) and you get 2 sauces included (I like to cocktail the spicy yuzu and yummy sauce). I tried the Honolulu bowl the first time and made my own the 2nd time. I'm pretty sure my husband added every ingredient to his make your own bowl and the workers were very friendly and not at all annoyed. Also they deliver! Love it, will be back consistently. read more

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We just stopped by here on the way to City Flea at Washington Park to get bubble tea. We got taro milk tea with tapioca and Thai milk tea with coffee jelly (the coffee jelly is on the paper menu inside, not on the menu outside or their website). The tapioca pearls were a little overcooked, the outer part of them being a bit mushy while the inside was hard. However, any bubble tea or drink place that lets you choose the sweetness without messing up the flavor gets an extra star for me. We picked 50% sweetness (and it says 75% is the standard and 100% is extra sweet, which is weird because why not make 100% the standard and make extra sweet by 150%?) Overall the teas met the standard. The $4.25 is for a not tall cup, maybe 12 oz? Which is reasonable in this neighborhood. The guy taking the order was very attentive and jotted down everything as we talked, drawing a line very impressively between each item. We'll definitely come back to try out their poke bowls sometime. Their inside seating is all closed down right now but they have a nice outdoor patio. read more

Poke Hut - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Bubble tea was good but poke bowl is sort of crap. Very little fish and they forgot the mango.

Just needed a quick update. They changed to fresh pineapple as well as freshening up a few other ingredients that definitely bumped it up to 5 Starts. The tostones are a great addition as well. read more

Poke Hut - Strawberry Macha Latte - Poke Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Poke Hut is my new favorite spot. I went here twice in a week. We stopped here after we left the orchestra nearby at Music Hall because I have heard about Poke a few times. Everything was fresh, full flavor, and delicious. I suggest going down there and trying new things till you find your ultimate bowl combination. They have both cooked and raw proteins from tuna, to crab, to pork (including delicious pork buns). I REALLY wish they had a better water system. They have a very small container they refill with filtered water. I pretty much only drink water so I rather not have to get up from my seat several times to refill the small cups. read more

The food here is great! I got the 3 Charsu BBQ Pork Buns, miso soup, and built two Poke Bowls. I also got two boba drinks, the taro and Thai. The shop was easy to find and parking was surprisingly easy to find as well on the day I went. I wish I had taken some pictures of the food because it was set up beautifully. read more

Confession: I've never had poke before. I love sashimi though, so I've been wanting to try out this similar dish. We recently moved the OTR, and this place is right down the street. We tried it out on a Saturday afternoon. I ordered the regular sized bowl, which was plenty of food for me. I got brown rice with one scoop each of naked tuna and salmon, as well as the miso crab. For toppings I had edamame, seaweed salad, marinated tofu, and red onion, all topped with shoyu sesame sauce. Everything was excellent and really fresh. The surprise for me was the marinated tofu and veggies, which was really excellent! I think we will be coming here often. read more