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These nutritious and colourful Poké bowls are one of the latest on going food trend that we are so obsessed with. For the unfamiliar, poké is composed mainly of sliced raw fish such as tuna or salmon, however you now have an option of including meat as well. Tossed over rice and topped with delicious greens and umami-packed sauces, makes the perfect guilt free indulgence as it serves as a healthy treat.
Here are 10 spots in Klang Valley that serves this stunning, healthy fuel bowl.
1. Paperfish
Incorporating local flavours and spices into their dishes, Paperfish is one of the first few places that offer customised Poké bowls when the food trend firstly arrived. Served with rice and greens, their poké bowls are made to cater to our local tastebuds and it is the right place. Try out their Spicy Salmon as it is a crowd pleaser. Choose between the options of white rice, brown rice or quinoa and add on toppings like chia seeds, almonds or avocados for additional texture.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: 26, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman, TTDI 60000 Kuala Lumpur.
2. Mich’sology
This café is all about “healthy meals equals to happy life.” Be sure to enjoy a nutritious bowl of raw fish salad that is perfect for any meal of the day. Don’t forget to try their popular dish, the Mich’sology Fuel Bowl as it comprises of salmon sashimi slices, crab sticks, tomatoes, sweet corns and much more, giving a well balanced flavour and texture, altogether.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: 16, Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. Eatomo Food Co
Build your own nutritious bowl packed with a variety of flavours. Try out the taste of the ocean with their latest addition called The Naked Bowl. Comprising of several chunks of tuna and salmon tossed on white rice and topped with fish roe, sesame seeds, cucumbers and a little wasabi for a quick punch in the flavours.
Hours: 12pm-10.30pm, Daily
Address: A2-G2-06 Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
4. Lushbowl
With plenty of choices to pick from, customise your Build Your Own bowls by starting out with your choice of poké, a base, sauce and also adds on like edamame, chuka wakame (seasoned japanese seaweed) and ebiko. Lushbowl swears by serving only the freshest ingredients to its patrons and making sure the quality of their dishes are top notch.
Hours: 11.30pm-8.30pm, Daily except Mondays
Address: G-0-3 & 1-0-3 Block G Plaza Damas Hartamas 50480 Kuala Lumpur
5. Tail & Fin
This fast-casual pokè joint allows its guests to pick their ingredients from its wide selection of signature creations. With a local twist, build your own poké bowls to your very own fish filled sushi burritos, as well by choosing your choice of ingredients from the array of available proteins, toppings and flavours. Making it a meal that doesn’t take all day to prepare, try on their iconic dishes like the Pineapple Poké Bowl (The Omega), It’s Stupid Good Poké Bowl, Flaming Tuna Sushi Salad and Angry Bird Poké Bowl.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: L1-043, MyTOWN Shopping Centre, Seksyen, 90, Jalan Cochrane, Cheras
6. Good Monster
Whipping up modern rice bowls with an Asian twist simply makes it heavenly for us foodies, out there. This new revolution of Malaysian comfort food is all natural and healthy, offering a variety of mixed hot and cold dish. Good Monster offers a healthy localised hot rice bowl that caters to the local tastebuds. Bowls such as the Nyonya Pescetarian comes with Gaba VCO rice, otak-otak, ikan bakar, curry pineapple, 4 emperor vegetables topped with toasted peanut, sambal ikan bilis and hard boiled egg.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: LG089B, Lower Ground Floor Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur
7. Rubberduck
Conveniently located at Plaza Damas, the café gives its patrons a tropical vibe with framed ocean-themed photos, palm tree prints and many more. Offering salads and sandwiches, Rubberduck also serves their version of poké bowls featuring marinated salmon sashimi, brown rice and cucumber sesame salad.
Hours: 8am-8pm (weekdays), 8am-6pm (weekends)
Address: 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Plaza Damas, Lot K-0-8B (Ground Floor), Dorchester Service Apartment, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
8. The Fish Bowl
It being the first poké bowl joint in Malaysia, you get to build your own bowl with a range offerings on bases, vegetables, proteins and toppings. The customisable nature of the dish makes it quite versatile as you can have it at any time of the day. Since being a homegrown brand, The Fish Bowl offers plenty of varieties on their menu such as Shoyu Salmon Bowl, Spicy Tuna Bowl and even a vegetarian Salad Bowl that is packed with fresh greens and ample of tofus, pineapples, corns and cherry tomatoes.
Hours: 10.30am-10pm, Daily
Address: 77, Jalan PJS 11/9, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya
9. Poké Lab
This amazing Poké bowl is a hit among health-consious alike and it is known that the joint serves hard boiled eggs instead of poached ones that is commonly found, all around. Their poké bowl comes with a generous amount of raw fish (or your choice of protein) with marinated sauces topped with additional ingredients of your choice. Firstly, it is healthy and that is off to a good start. And secondly, it is absolutely delicious, making it a win-win situation.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: Lot G-28A, Empire Subang Gallery, Jalan SS 16/1, SS16, 47500 Subang Jaya
10. Kurin
Kurin is situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, making it a strategic location for those poké bowl crazies. Their healthy and delicious dishes doesn’t lie when it comes to the quality and freshness of it all. Though the options offered are limited nevertheless the generous portion of protein served comes in big chunks, which is quite solid. Don’t forget to try out their bestsellers: Ponzu Fresh Salmon, Wasabi Mayo Tuna, Spicy Mayo Chicken Breast and Torched Teriyaki Tofu.
Hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Address: Lot 5-10, Nu Sentral Mall, 201, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 50470 Kuala Lumpur