As someone who grew up in the diner capital of the world, there’s some confusion when entering a restaurant that only serves one thing. Luckily, Wiki Poki also has miso soup. When you find an eatery that specializes in one particular delicacy, the execution of the dish has to be nearly flawless or success is unattainable. Just look at the fresh seafood that Wiki Poki uses to create their amazingly healthy and delicious containers of love. You walk in and out in no time with only $10 less than you entered with just a few minutes before. Secretly, I don’t want to write this glowing review because it will only lead to more traffic here and I want to keep it all to myself.
Post-workout goodness
Let’s talk about the setup. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted warmly. Then you walk up to the “Chipotle”-like “bar” and start your order. Brown rice, white rice, or salad? They are very generous with serving sizes so come with belly empty. Once you pick your main foundation, you then move over to the “sides” which include choices like edamame, crab meat, and seaweed salad. Then it’s over to the most beautiful part: the fish. You get three scoops of “protein” which include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, shrimp, and spicy tuna. And let us tell you, these taste fresh. Finally, you tell them whether you would like mild, medium, or spicy. However, be wary, mild is still spicy! You top it off with toppings like garlic and seaweed and then you are good to go! An efficient line-up of deliciousness.
It might take a few trips to find out which mixture is your favorite, as was the case for us. I’ll go out on a limb and say most people find that magical combination and stick with it because they know it works rather than try new combinations but the staff don’t judge. The first time I asked them for “one pump of the first and one pump of the second” there was very little hesitation. (That’s soy sauce and sesame oil essentially.) The third is the heat factor so I stay away from that but with such high quality ingredients, you don’t need much else. The fact that they let you customize your dish isn’t special, it’s how they treat your request that makes this place unique.
This place is great for nutrition. Do a hard workout? Get your protein here. Want a balanced diet? Eat here. Don’t want unnatural stuff? Eat here. There’s no guilt after leaving Wiki Poki, just a happy belly and a strong body. Not only do the flavors rock, but you’re getting your fats, proteins, and carbs all in one seating. It’s an incredibly well-rounded meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. The quality of the ingredients are huge–it really makes the difference.
In short, Wiki Poki is healthy fast food. It’s not expensive but has high-quality ingredients, you’re in and out in no time, and the staff does what they can to get you what you want. Wash it down with an array of drink choices including Hawaiian juices while sitting down or on the go. If you step into Wiki Poki, it’s really hard to go wrong. Eat at Wiki Poki to stay hungry and fit!
