King Poke is the new middle-school kid on the block, struggling through an awkward adolescence, trying to find its stride.
Their prices are fair, and for not very much, you get a hot mess in a bowl. Every single tidbit is fresh, but the mix of tuna, salmon, albacore, white fish, and masago is overwhelming. It's impossible to know what you are eating at any given moment, and the spicy mayo was clearly a mistake. The cloying creaminess added to the confusion and it wasn't even spicy.
The sushi rice is commendable, with just the right amount of vinegar, and the Harusame noodle salad is a nice bed to lay on, but the imitation crab topper was superfluous.
Less is a lot more here, and that was the theme of my next bowl. Just Tuna, salmon, and masago with a simple ponzu made for a much better experience, but still I prefer Jus' Poke for its generous, well-seasoned chunks.
I didn't dislike King Poke, but it does need to grow into its big boy pants. I have no doubt it'll make a good king one day, but if call it duke for now.
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