Ahi Poke Bowl

I came in to order to-go today, and it was my first experience at the restaurant. The staff were very friendly, and everything looked neat and clean.

It is really hard, in my opinion, to find a lot of moderately-priced options to eat fresh fish in Arlington. Since I have trouble digesting red meats, having different protein options is super helpful -- and this place perfectly fills a dietary void I'd been struggling with lately! The portion size was just where I like it, personally -- fair and not 'Murica-sized. The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the toppings were delicious. It was incredibly convenient to order; they assemble the bowls in front of you (like Subway, so to speak). I was in and out in less than ten minutes with two bowls.

I got a regular bowl with hamachi and hawaiian ahi tuna (splitting the base with white rice and salad). I topped it with masago, avocado, ginger, seaweed salad, and cucumber -- then added their house soy sauce, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds. It left me incredibly full but without the heavy feeling associated with eating a lot of oily foods. I literally ran, like ... three more errands afterwards. (They also had fried onions and wasabi available on the condiments island. Just FYI.)

I appreciate that they've chosen to close on Sundays in order to maintain the freshness of their fish (due to their delivery schedule). Also, while some may complain about the limited choice in toppings, I am perfectly content with the ten items they offer and would prefer that they keep it that way. More toppings means that product could sit longer on the line and age (or spoil and have to be throw away), so I hope they maintain their selection. Also, if their portion sizes used to be larger, I'm glad that's changed, as well. I'd rather they were making a profit and staying in business rather than trying to compete with oversized portions. For what I ate today, $9 was exceedingly fair. So long as they maintain the quality that I experienced on my first visit, I will continue coming to eat here!