Lost in Plovdiv

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish that consists of a fresh salad with marinated raw fish, cut into bite-sized pieces. The main ingredient is usually tuna or salmon, but other seafood can also be used. It is most often served over rice or a green base and is flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, avocado, seaweed, and various seeds. Poke has gained immense popularity worldwide as a healthy, light, and incredibly delicious dish that combines the freshness of sushi with the convenience of a salad.

Although poke bowls have already become a big hit in other places, this trend has only recently emerged in Plovdiv. The team of the digital guide of Plovdiv has gathered a list of the few spots where you can enjoy them:

Poke Station

Poke Station is a new spot in Plovdiv offering fresh, healthy, and tasty poke bowls that are slightly different from traditional ones. They do not serve "Japanese rice" or sushi rice, but instead, they provide a variety of bases to choose from. The atmosphere is very cozy, and the staff is exceptionally friendly. The ingredients are fresh, and everything is prepared quickly. They also offer delicious desserts suitable for those following a vegan diet.

Flavorite

Another favorite place of ours is Flavorite, where, besides poke bowls, you can also enjoy protein-packed meals. We recommend their salmon poke, which includes sashimi salmon, wakame, avocado, and other fresh ingredients, as well as their protein bowl "Biscuit", made with protein milk, granola, and banana.

Located in the city center, this place is perfect for grabbing something light and healthy on the go.

Happy

For some time now, one of the most popular restaurant chains in Bulgaria has also been offering an extensive poke bowl menu. There are options for every taste – from the all-time favorites like chicken, salmon, tuna, and beef to specially curated choices for vegans and vegetarians. Some sushi restaurants in the city also serve poke bowls, and in some places, you even have the option to choose your preferred ingredients.

Although poke bowls are not yet widespread in the restaurants in Plovdiv, we are sure they will quickly become a preferred choice for those looking for something fresh, satisfying, and perfectly balanced as part of their diet.