Tom Pressman
12-09-2023
In the heart of Hawaii, the word "poké" means "slice" or "dice," and it's no surprise that Island Poké has perfected the art of crafting bowls that are a homage to this tradition. These bowls are a harmonious fusion of fine cuts of marinated raw fish, fragrant rice, a variety of fresh vegetables, and sauces bursting with flavour. Think of it as a deconstructed sushi masterpiece that pleases your palette with each bite.
Island Poké draws its inspiration from the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific, bringing together impeccable produce and tantalising tastes to create mouth-watering dishes to brighten up your day.
Each bowl is a vibrant celebration of freshness and flavour, and with a staggering 50,000 possible poké combinations to pick from, the menu is a canvas waiting for your personal touch. You can handpick high-quality ingredients to craft your unique bowl or choose from their selection of house dishes.
We were lucky enough to take a trip to one of Island Poké London locations and sample a few of their Hawaiian delights. Here are a few of our personal favourites:
Calling all seafood lovers, this one's a tropical delight. Picture slices of tuna marinated in a saucy shoyu (soy sesame) dressing, paired with the smokiness of burnt sweetcorn and the zing of pineapple chilli salsa. Fresh chilli, spring onion, and a sprinkle of togarashi complete this bowl, bringing a burst of sunshine to your taste buds.
Vegans, rejoice! Island Poké has a bowl crafted just for you. It features smoked tofu dressed in a shiitake teriyaki sauce, complemented with sweet-yet-spicy pineapple chilli salsa, edamame, wakame seaweed, spring onion, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. So good.
This delightful creation features succulent Lomi Lomi Salmon, bathed in a zesty Yuzu dressing. With a medley of tastes and textures, including tender wakame, creamy wasabi mayo, crisp spring onions, and a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds, each bite is seriously delicious.
