Given the popularity of sashimi, tuna tartare, and ceviche, it's little surprise that poke (pronounced POH-keh), a traditional Hawaiian dish of soy-sauce-marinated raw fish (typically ahi tuna, salmon, or octopus), is taking mainland American by storm. Outside of Hawaii, Los Angeles is the epicenter of this food trend, with a slew of customizable poke bowl spots popping up in the last year [1]. Like Chipotle Mexican Grill, these restaurants typically allow for creating your own personalized bowl made up of a variety of options for both the poke itself (different varieties of fish and/or marinades) as well as bases and garnishes (brown rice, seaweed salad, cucumbers, avocado, kimchi, and salmon roe are all popular). Keep reading for the prettiest examples of this fresh, on-trend option, and if you're feeling so inspired, make this recipe at home [2].

Poke Three Ways

A Perfect Pairing: Poke and Guava Nectar

Ahi Tuna + Avocado = Bliss

A Minimalist Approach

Groovy Green Garnishes (Avocado, Wasabi, and Seaweed Salad)

A Hawaiian Treat

Poke Party

Taste the Rainbow

Pastel Perfection

Roe Love

Tuna and Salmon and Crab — Because, Why Not?

We Don't Know Which Is More Tempting (Poke or Popcorn)

A Darling Duo

Naturally Neon

A Savory Sight

Poke Nachos?!

A Full-On Hawaiian Feast