"Let me start by saying the bowl itself was fantastic! Excellent portions of protein and delicious flavor. Being that I am gluten free, I was impressed with my wide array of sauce options. The Yuzu sauce was incredible. I also really loved that quinoa was an option. Of the poke places I have tried in the Newport News area, this definitely had the best flavor!What made the experience not so excellent was:1. The service was extremely slow. I understand that perhaps the staff is new, so I can understand. It still did however hamper the experience a bit. And I feel it could have been faster if the young man was more focused on the food preparation and less talking with his friend(s).2. Yikes, the price is expensive! Inflation has really come in with a vengeance. I did add an extra protein to one bowl, as well as avocado to both bowls (these are understandable up-charges) but $50 for two bowls was insane. Especially for a fast-casual experience.3. Lastly, it wasn’t until after my bowl was finished being made (and he was topping it off with avocado) that I realized the guy making my bowl had NO GLOVES on. ? I wish I had noticed sooner, but my bowl was already finished (and again it was very slow to be made). So I crossed my fingers and ate it in hopes that his hands were at least washed. I certainly hope this was an employee slip up and not their standard procedure. If I go back, I will be sure to pay extra close attention and request gloves BEFORE they touch the food going into my bowl."
