Pursue a ‘healthy’ lifestyle with Poke Hanoi

1Poke Hanoi – Blows the wind of “green – clean – healthy” cuisine to young people

1.1 General introduction to Poke

Poke (also spelled Poh-kay) is a dish originating from Hawaii. If you are a lover of Japanese cuisine, it will not be difficult for you to realize that this dish is quite similar to Donburi – A dish that also has most of the ingredients being rice, vegetables, meat and sauce. However, there is no such thing as “plagiarism” or “stealing” ideas! Because since ancient times, Hawaiian people have used small fish caught in nets that could not be sold to eat, creating a thrifty tradition. They cut the fish meat into small pieces, and ate it raw with rice and vegetables right on the boat. Poke means “slicing”, so the name Poke also originates from this habit. Then around the 18th century when Japanese workers “landed” in Hawaii, the small fish in the Poke bowl was gradually replaced by tuna soaked in soy sauce.

Gradually, Poke became popular not only within Hawaii but has gradually expanded its market to the whole world in the current trend of cross-cultural cuisine. Poke is popular mainly because of its eye-catching, colorful appearance, extremely suitable for virtual live photography, but also because Poke balances the nutritional content of the meal when most of the energy is taken. from fish protein and starch from vegetables and brown rice. The dish makes you feel full for a long time and is low in calories and fat, so it has become a “soul food” for those who play the weight loss system.

1.2 Nutritional value of Poke – Delicious dish originating from Hawaii

The reason Poke is included in the list of favorite foods among gymers is because most of the protein and fat comes from fish – both are “clean” sources of energy that are good for health. In addition, poke also has many other nutrients such as vitamins and fiber from fruits and vegetables. Exactly, it will be difficult to determine how many calories Poke contains because it will depend on the ingredients you choose. An average bowl of Poke will contain from 500 – 700 calories – Not a small number, right? Most of the calories come from the rich, aromatic sauce. So if you really want a properly “clean” meal, you should only use a sufficient amount of sauce!

1.3 Poke Hanoi – Bringing “green – clean – healthy” cuisine to Hanoi

– Address: 3rd Floor, 11B Hang Khay, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

– Phone number: 090 348 32 18

– Opening hours: 11:00 – 21:00 (Monday to Saturday). The Sunday is day off.

Poke Hanoi is actually a restaurant imported from Saigon called Poke Saigon. When coming to Hanoi, the restaurant still retains the special things that diners have loved for so long, such as fresh ingredients, quick and gentle service style, and allowing customers to freely choose toppings according to their preferences. . Poke Hanoi is a beautiful small corner shop with a modern style, hidden in a tube house in the heart of Hanoi. Because of their preference for minimalist decoration, the inside of the restaurant does not have many “unnecessary” items. The walls are made of rough concrete, and above are Scandinavian and Nordic white tones mixed with the fresh green of the trees outside the windows. It will definitely give you many peaceful and relaxing experiences. On cloudy days with little sunshine, you can choose to sit outside the window and immerse yourself in the cool breeze, overlooking the flat, peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake.

2Choose your own delicious dishes with Poke – “Healthy” in your own way

The biggest attraction of Poke Hanoi is the source of fresh, clean and delicious organic ingredients. Most of the dishes will be prepared raw such as raw vegetables, raw fish, served with soft and extremely “appealing” cooked rice. According to the eat-clean system “eating clean with nothing left in the bowl”, coming to Poke Hanoi is the standard!

Inside the restaurant there is a large menu for you to choose from, and Vietnamtravelio prefers to look at the glass with colorful toppings to choose from. From the “base” types below, you can choose Japanese rice, brown rice or half rice and half vegetables, all of which are stable, but the most stable is still full rice to make it fuller and firmer. Next, choose the types of seafood you want to put on your Poke. In Poke Hanoi, there are two basic types: salmon and tuna, spicy or non-spicy sauce, shrimp and tofu. There are 7,749 different types of toppings from seaweed, shiitake mushrooms, purple cabbage and many more. If you are a vegetarian, Poke Hanoi also has enough options for you to have a delicious, colorful bowl of Poke without having to touch meat. That’s too much, isn’t it? Is that enough to make Poke a delicious dish in Hanoi?

Besides, Poke Hanoi also sells pure fruit juice, no sugar, no preservatives. This dish will be extremely suitable for those who lack vitamins and essential minerals but are lazy to eat vegetables or fruits. The water portions are stored in neat and clean bottles, vibrant with many different colors. When you come to Poke, you should also order an extra bottle to make the whole set “healthy” for you!

3Diners when coming to Poke Hanoi

“After trying a few poke restaurants, I found Poke Hanoi to be the best, the food is fresh and delicious. The service staff is also very nice and cute, beautiful location, right next to Sword Lake. One time I went out to eat with my friends because the cucumbers were a bit bitter, the staff offered to change me a new bowl of poke and replace the entire tray of cucumbers at that time (although I still refused to change because I found it unnecessary). Of course, the price of the shop is also slightly higher than other poke shops.” Tram Bau reviews on Foody.vn

“The quality of the food here is extremely high because it is fresh and delicious. Cut salmon or tuna into large pieces and eat well. There are 5 types of sauces to choose from and I tried shoyu with spicy mayo, both went well. Sushi rice base is preferable to salad because it has a sweet and sour taste that is easy to eat and blends well with the sauce and food on the bowl. As a topping, you should try soft-boiled quail eggs soaked in soy sauce. Eating healthy like this combined with juice is perfect, but my health is healthy so I still feel a bit hungry :(( Maybe I’ll have to have enough money to continue.” Excerpt from Nym’s comment. Nym’s feelings It also seems to be the feeling of many other Poke lovers – Only dare to meet on a nice day, not dare to meet every day.

Besides, when scrolling through Poke Hanoi’s Facebook or Google pages, Vietnamtravelio sees many praising comments. Mostly it’s about the quality of the food, the space and the enthusiastic and agile service attitude of the staff.

Poke Hanoi is a new “healthy” eating place that has just sprung up in Hanoi but has attracted many young people as well as foreign tourists to experience it. Everyone is satisfied and loves the delicious flavor, clean and fresh ingredients of Poke Hanoi. Besides, you can refer to the list of Hanoi mixed vermicelli shops or delicious Hanoi hot cakes!