Sun’s out, poke out! The Plaza's PO-K has your summer eats in the bag!☀️

Have you ever had a poke bowl? Well, if you’re a local to Malta, you’ll very clearly know that you’re going to need to find a fresh, healthy and most importantly refreshing go-to meal to combat all the BBQs this summer! That’s what a poke bowl is all about afterall. 🌊

A poke bowl or two never hurt anyone... get your fix now!

Poke bowls originate from Hawaii, where the surfer vibes are free flowing, and the fresh fish selection is pretty gnarly. Poke bowls are usually prepared with fresh chunks of fish, raw, pickled or lightly cooked vegetables served on a bed of rice or additional greens - well at least that’s how they kill it at Po-K in The Plaza Food Court. And let’s let you in on a secret, right off the bat, they’re damn fine. 🔥

This is what summer should look like... just imagine this after a day by the shores!

A visit to The Plaza will never be solely about shopping again - a freshly prepared meal is always in your near future, just head down to Level 0 and you’ll instantly be in food culture heaven! And a visit to PO-K will take you all the way to the crashing shores of Hawaii! Can I get an Aloha, up in here? 🤙

PO-K’s menu is fun, fresh and vibrant - aka the perfect selection to beat those burger blues, those hotdog hang-ups and even those hard to lay off steak set-backs, you know the ones… where you really want to stuff your face with all those delicious eats, but you know your body needs a wee bit of a break? A poke bowl is the perfect balance between satisfying and good for you - no guilt needed here. 😋

But if you want that little bit of crunch, there’s always their Prawn Tempura starter which will keep your crispy-fried-food dependencies in check. This bite size munch is perfect as an additional plate served alongside your poke bowl of choice, but you could also add a few extra starters like their Edamame Bean Salad to share with friends, before making your way to the poke bowl of your dreams. 🍤

Get your muchies one... these are the perfect pre-poke snack, served right here at PO-K.

And now onto the stars of the show at PO-K, the Poke Bowls. They've got a bowl for everyone, no matter your dietary requirements or preferences, their set bowl; Aloha, Mahalo, Volcano and Immunity Booster are all pretty customizable in themselves, but serve up some select veggies to set you on your track. 🥗

The Aloha bowl comes with a fresh mix of pineapple, cucumber, carrots, red cabbage and scallions, the Mahalo bowl is served with thinly sliced radish, cucumber, onions, beans and kale, the Volcano bowl brings the heat with a wakame salad, edamame beans, jalapeños, ginger and mushrooms while the Immunity Booster smashes it out on the healthy scale with spinach, ginger, orange, beetroot and a good portion of avo! 🥑

Surf's up for a salmon poke... ready to dive in?

But that, friends is not where the fun stops, you’re only getting started in fact - you are now given the extremely elite task of choosing your own base, poke protein, sauce and toppings. This is where you make each and every poke bowl at PO-K your own! 👍

Choose from rice, noodles, quinoa, kale or a combo as the base to your bowl, you can be a sensible little poke eater and go with the rice or quinoa plus kale combo, or go full hog with a heaping bowl of noodley carbs. It’s up to you. 🥬

Your next choice is your protein; ie. what will take place as the star of your poke bowl. Your traditional choices are salmon, tuna or a salmon-tuna combo. A meat craver’s solution is always chicken and for the veggie, vegan or sustainable thinkers out there PO-K have even got tofu, tempeh and avocado on the list. 🍣

So, you’ve chosen your base, your protein and now you’ve got to bring it all together with a sauce and topping… this is the super fun part, and usually the most difficult options to choose from… try to keep up now, we’re not gonna slow down for all you slow pokes out there. 😂

PO-K’s sauces include: *deep breath in* PO-K Sauce, Chilli Mayo, Chilli Sauce, Kabayaki, Green Goddess, Ponzu Sauce… and their toppings include; black and white sesame seeds, almond flakes, crispy fried onions, poppy seeds, pinenuts, chilli flakes, hazelnuts and fresh coriander *breathe out… phew*. 🥴

Quite a mouthful, we know, but every bit of freshness, crunch, saltiness and sweetness will curate the perfect bowl, each and every time - depending on your flavour feels of the day! 🤤

Can't decide... chicken will always bring home the chill vibes... easy but delish!

You can even take it one step further with their choice of Power Ups and Hunger Busters that can add an extra egg, guac or even more poke to your bowl: seriously, you will get exactly what you’re looking for here. Heck, you can even remove options from a poke bowl… instead of pushing that chunk of beetroot to the side… just ask for it to be removed, no questions asked. Waste not want not dudes! 🍳

Let's zoom in on that damn delicious tuna now... you know you absolutely need this!

PO-K makes sure to use only the freshest of ingredients in their bowls and sides, not only because it’s the right thing to do but it’s the pure reason of enjoying a poke bowl… it’s a refreshing vibe that you’re hungry for after a day crashing into the waves, be they at the beach or in the office. 🏖️

If you’re up for a short walk or drive to The Plaza, head down to PO-K and place your order… but if you’re one of them lazy beach boys, you could easily sort yourself out with a protein and veggie packed lunch or dinner via PO-K’s online ordering portal or even WOLT. 🚴🏽

Take it to go, get it delivered, just get it!

Keep it light, fresh and refreshing this summer… PO-K is your absolute answer! Hey, did we mention that all you poke protesters can customise your bowl from scratch… if you’re up for the challenge that is! 🏆