Dons & Bowls

Found this aloha poke outlet at Takashimaya B2-31. It’s a small place so I almost missed it!

I chose 2 scoops of poke - original tuna and seasonal salmon (which was mentaiko salmon that day) topped with cherry tomatoes, walnut and the Super food avocado.

It was really filling! I like how almonds, walnuts and avocado were available as complimentary add-ons and I didn’t have to top-up extra. The fish was nicely marinated and goes well with the rice.

Price: $16.90 (?)

#worththeprice #healthy #bowls #nocrowd #solodiner

I had high hopes for it after reading the reviews and I’m glad to say it doesn’t disappoint. Not sure if it’s true wagyu but the beef was tender and nicely grilled. The mentaiko salmon and pork was not bad either.

#comebefore12 #longqueueduringlunch

[+] The raw fish is wayy more than the rice!
[+] Good variety of sashimi given which includes hotate (my fav!), tuna, hamachi, tuna, salmon, ebi, steamed egg, ikura, sea urchin and aji (?)
[+] Fish were all fresh and tasted decent
[+] The set also came with miso soup and chawamushi
[+] pretty worthwhile for $28++
[-] can’t think of any at the moment!

This is my second visit and I think I will be back again!

#tip #comebefore7 #beatthequeue #hangoutwithfriends #nofilter #sashimi

Another don to add to my 'collection' !

#tip #solodiner - Go for the set lunch. I got a counter seat so I can sit in front of the fresh fish and watch the chef at work. The service was good, staff was friendly. #noawkwardness #othersolodinerspresent

I enjoyed the barachirashi don more than the maki roll as they gave a generous amount of fresh sashimi cubes. 2 portion of well-marinated fish to 1 portion of rice tasted very satisfying! It’s probably not comparable to the chirashi don served in the high-end jap restaurant but if you are having a sashimi/chirashi craving in the nearby neighbourhood, this is a good bet.

#tip #solodiners - it’s quite a small place so there are limited seats. Do be prepared to share tables with others. It’s a great place for takeaways to dine home alone :)

A Poke Theory rolled out its first poké bowl at its Boon Tat outlet four months ago, and already it has won over the hearts of many young CBD folks. It's a convenient and favourable dining option in the CBD (there are plenty of seats), so head down early to avoid disappointment. The two sizes, Regular (from $11.50) or Large (from $15), refer to the amount of fish you get, not the size of the bowl. Choose from one of three bases (rice, quinoa or lettuce) and one of four marinades — get the signature sushi rice infused with garlic and chili and the spicy mayo salmon for your marinade. Toppings like cherry tomatoes, cubed pineapples and furikake are free flow, while premium toppings like Kale Chips, Crispy Salmon Skin and Spiced Cashew Nuts ($2 each) come highly recommended by the Burpple community. Don't leave without having their Superfood Smoothie Bowl ($6) to share — we're partial towards the refreshing Raspberry Tropic that comes topped with pomegranate seeds, mango cubes, coconut chips and sunflower seeds.
Avg Price: $15 per person
Photo by Burppler Monica Lie

Top 5 Barachirashi don in town. Comes with appetizer and desert. Great service.

#tip #solodiners: Call early to reserve for a counter seat. Then you can watch the chef at work and you won't look out of place.

Total bill including GST: $60

We are what we eat. Ft. Mr Pirom, one of the signature bowls: Tuna and Wild Mushrooms with Apple Kimchi and Crudités Slaw on Soba Noodles.

Had the Sunkissed salmon roll, truffle steamed egg and wild about wasabi poke bowl.

Comfort food, nothing too risky (or amazing). I wish there was moreee wasabi sauce for the poke bowl. I enjoyed the truffle steamed egg though. Egg was nicely done and the truffle sauce at the top goes well together with it.

#tip #solodiners - grab a 2-person high chair seat at a corner near the glass panels so you can eat and stare into space. #fretnot