One of @alteregosg calling cards are their poke bowls, and they’ve very wisely decided to retain all four of them. Unfortunately, on the day I was there, they only had the Original Poke Shaker ($20++) and the Wasabi Yuzu Dragon (also $20++) available. While they’ve stayed on the menu, both poke bowls have been slightly updated to keep up with the times.⠀
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The new versions of both see the addition of walnuts, the green noodle stuff that I can’t remember what it is, shimeji mushrooms, and a whole boatload of nori. However, the core has remained the same: chunks of fresh salmon, steamed rice, diced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, all garnished by a generous helping of tobiko (prawn roe).⠀
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Unless you’re an anti-wasabi or anti-yuzu extremist, there is no reason why you shouldn’t get the Wasabi Yuzu Dragon over the original. Salmon sashimi just doesn’t feel right without wasabi, and the additional perfume of zesty yuzu enlivens all of the other elements in the bowl. The addition of almonds are absolutely inspired, as it adds a hard textural contrast to the all the soft elements in the bowl, keeping your mouth & palate fully engaged all throughout.⠀
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For the justifiable price of twenty dollars, you can eat real healthy while getting your hunger satisfied. Thanks for inviting us, @alteregosg & @burpple!