Phone: +15055031077
Address: 3422 Central Ave SE, 87106, Albuquerque, United States
City: Albuquerque
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 18521
Website: http://www.pokipokinm.net
"I'm from California and have had poke bowls maybe less than 15 times, but I'd say this was one of the better ones! I started with the southwest egg rolls (I got it all takeout) haven't had those for over a decade from Chevy's! These were so delicious. Light and crunchy/fluffy fried tortilla exterior, a little sweet inside from the corn and mostly savory inside with beans and cheese, a very mild heat that reminds me of a hot tea or your typical jalapeño nacho cheese. The dip it's served with reminds me of spinach dip, which I love, so this was a really excellent treat. This may be offensive to some and appealing to others, but it's like a few steps above Taco Bell. It fills the void and satisfies your primal desires for this type of flavor profile. Beyond that I had the regular Poke Bowl. The Large size was good for about 2 3 meals for one person. Tbf I ate THREE of the egg rolls and then a chunk of the poke bowl for lunch, more of the poke bowl for dinner, and then the last bit for breakfast the next day. It held up! The fish was fresh, flavorful, chewy usually my problem with poke bowls is that they don't use good fish and then cover it up with sauces. This seemed like good quality (but also the sauces were good). It's a mildly sweet but very savory dish. I've never had banana chips in a poke bowl, but I really liked that for an added tropical flair. The ingredient ratio was just right, I didn't feel that anything was skimped on, and nothing overpowered anything else. ALSO what was really excellent was the rice. I don't even really like rice, but mostly it's because no one knows how to cook it right. This was cooked all the way through, soft and it stayed that way, not hard and stale, and there were enough sauces to evenly coat the rice. I'm not sure if it's an option, but when I'm back again, I'd like to get half rice and half mixed greens if they end up doing that. Finally, I bought a slice of carrot cheesecake. My friend makes the best carrot cake so I always seek out comparisons. This one was okay/decent, and probably would have been the same in its prime as well. A standard carrot cake (I prefer more raisins and spices, and my friend's secret ingredients that she will be selling soon) topped with a standard tangy (like yogurt) and dense cheesecake, topped with a powdered sugar glaze and pecan crumbles. The pecans were a nice touch, good sweet and nutty flavor. The cake was very dry, and the cheesecake was getting a little dry. I do like a dense cheesecake, but prefer a thick whipped cream in it and less tangy flavor. I have no regrets, it was very tasty and you could easily split this slice between 2 3 people. Overall, would go again next time I'm in town! Wish all the poke places were this standard."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Albuquerque, in New Mexico, boasts vibrant culture, stunning desert landscapes, and is known for its unique cuisine, including green chile stew and various Southwestern dishes.