If you haven' t heard of poke—pronounced “Poh-KEH”—then don't worry. Here is your introduction. Poke is a Hawaiian dish that draws on more than a few elements of sushi, but does so in a very specific and ultimately very Hawaiian fashion. Start with high-end fish—sashimi-grade tuna is usually best—cut it into bite-sized cubes, add a few other elements like chopped green onions and a sauce like sesame oil, then let it marinate over rice. If you're interested in eating fish in a way you've never had prepared before, Michigan is your place. From Grand Rapids to Royal Oak, here are the best poke places in the state.
With locations in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham, you'll have your choice of where to land some prime poke, and it probably shouldn't come as a surprise that any place specializing in poke would also offer sushi. With both pre-designed and custom poke bowls available, you can either try one they've already hit on, or pick from a slate of options to make it just the way you want it. With so many different combinations to try, you'll be enjoying poke bowls regularly for some time to come.
Caledonia's Jaku Sushi & Grill doesn't exactly go long on the poke bowl—you'll have your choice between salmon and tuna—but poke is just the start of what you'll find therein. Whether it's calamari tempura you're hungry for, or a taste of nikojume—a deep-fried stuffed mushroom—you'll have a wide range of options at good prices awaiting you here. Tuna poke is a mere $8, while salmon is just a dollar more. That's a great price.
With a name like "Poke Fresh," it's hard not to be a little encouraged to eat there as freshness is exactly what you'd want most out of a bowl involving raw fish. Head over to Howell to check this place out for yourself, where bowl sizes are determined by the amount of protein involved, whether one, two, or three scoops. It's not just tuna, either; you can get salmon, scallops, crab salad, tempura shrimp and more in a wide range of different bowls. Purists and experimenters alike should find plenty to enjoy at Poke Fresh, and if not, you can always build your own bowl!
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It's a new way to sushi, so says Sushi Coup in Madison Heights. Given that they specialize in sushi and poke bowls, but also chicken wings, that's not such an outlandish proposition. Tuna poke leads the way in Sushi Coup's “Signatures” menu, and going from there, diners can get salmon, tempura and more. The wings, meanwhile, require a minimum of 10 minutes to cook and are made to order, so adjust your schedule accordingly. Round out your meal with fries, various soup and salad sides, and your choice of drink for a complete experience.
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