I’ve had the salmon + tomatoes, seaweed, tofu skin and cherry tomatoes. Was kinda let down that there’s never any chicken left (3 out of 3 times here) which was why I went with Salmon.
However, the food here is fresh, tasty and I was not disappointed (:
My friend had the unagi and i had the seared salmon. Really good and filling! Loved the fresh veggies, was a lot tastier when I added a ton of shichimi and some soy. Wished there was more salmon, but still would come again. Overall very tasty with friendly staff!
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Had their Ace poke (salmon sashimi) bowl for my Mealpal lunch today. This outlet is pretty small, no doubt primarily for takeaways and deliveries, but there are a few 2 seater tables, bar stools and one communal table of 6 here. I came 10 minutes after they opened and the place was quite warm, warmer than it was outside, but I'm not sure if they just hadn't turned the air conditioning on yet. There was only one person manning the outlet at the time, and he was busy preparing bowls for a delivery person, so service was a bit slow.
The poke fad is pretty strong in Melbourne at the moment, but I haven't really gotten caught up in it, but I do like my salmon sashimi so I decided to give it a try. The bowl came with edamame, salad leaves, corn, wakame and avocado, and the salmon had spicy mayo on top. Overall, the dish was quite nice to eat. All the ingredients tasted fresh and the rice was warm. The spicy mayo was quite spicy, but once you mixed it through the dish it was quite pleasant to eat. The salmon was cut into a good size, large enough that each piece with a bite felt generous, but I had to ration it a little with the other ingredients and would have liked slightly more. However, considering the usual price of $11.50 I think it's passable. I would have liked a bit more avocado as well.
All other ingredients were prepared well, but I feel I have to point out: they aren't exactly difficult to prepare. Poke bowls are kind of the Hawaiian/Japanese equivalent of Subway - even sushi rolls require more effort to put together to be honest. And considering the amount of rice you have in there, I agree that it's a decently healthy option compared to fried or oily food, but it's not exactly the super dish or weight loss wonder that proponents of the fad would have you believe. And it certainly doesn't demand the high prices that some places charge for it.
That said, at the usual price of $11.50, it's reasonably good value for money for a filling meal. I haven't tried many other poke places but I'm pretty happy with this one.
The food is so good here and healthy, salmon is fresh. Especially the flamed salmon, I love it so much. I will definitely be back again and try the other bowl.
Ace Poke is indeed pretty ace; it offers very tasty options compared to other poke places and at a good price as well.
The meats come with an option of sauces - the spicy mayo salmon in particular is very tasty - while the rice comes with a mild soya sauce so it never gets too plain. Also, the seafood mix here (usually advertised as crabmeat at other places) is a tad better than its competitors in my opinion.
The price is slightly cheaper and the service is quite decent. My only complaint is that the interior is a bit small and uncomfortable, but it is primarily a take-away store so that’s the way to go. I highly recommend coming here for your poke cravings.
The Tuna Tartare salad is really delicious, a bit small though. Neither the service nor the decor of the cafe are anything special but they do good Poke (with unique options like unagi and onsen egg) in a prime location.
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Flamed Mayo salmon bowl in picture.
Compared to many other poke bowls, the flavours are really great and all the ingredients complement each other quite well.
The only negative is that while the portions initially look very generous like in the picture, it’s actually a bit of an illusion created by a great deal of rice underneath.
Simple and healthy lunch. U can either order from the menu or u can personalize ur meal by choosing the type of rice , toppings and meat u want. Which is really flexible. Short waiting time as most of the ingredient are prepared in advance and the meat is flamed on the spot. Recommend flamed mayo salmon. Feeling healthy 🤭
I ordered flamed mayo salmon bowl while my friend ordered soy ahi tuna bowl.. ingredient was fresh and tasty.. however, you can make your own bowl by choosing the protein, toppings, base & seasonings..
Nice poke options, build a bowl or set menu items.
Free soy milk was a nice add (for month of August 2018).
Inari bowl, $9 small size, with extra egg $2, satisfying and filling.
Flambe salmon mayo, good flavour.
Very clean fitout. Bit disappointing that eat in its also in disposable bowls but I guess this it "fast food".
I had an excellent chicken poke bowl with edamame corn rice and to my delight avocado! Tasty meal and great flavour. Bright place and nice staff
Amazing Poké here! Get a loyalty card, because you will be back! I usually order the salmon bowl, and pay for extra salmon. I love the taste, the portion and how customisable it is. It’s quite pricey but I think it’s well worth it.
So tasty and fresh! The prices were cheap too compared to other poke places I’ve had.
Good variety of toppings, proteins and bases.
Service and staff were a bit slow/average.
LOVE LOVE this place for my weekly poke bowl. i go here often and i love it. its always delicious and flavourful, love the little seasoning they put on top and the salad dressing. i love the option of brown and white rice and how it comes warm and not cold. i love how fresh and simple the ingredients are. i sometimes think they are a bit stingey on the portions and it varies depending on the person serving you.
Tried the Chicken Banger bowl which is one of their recommended options. Chicken was rich in flavour paired with teriyaki sauce, it goes well with a brown rice base and my selection of toppings. Also got recommended to try a 62 degree poached egg on the side, which was a nice addition and complimented more flavours into the bowl. I’d say poké bowls like this one are great lunch options as you get a variety of ingredients all in one go, and there are a good range of options as well, will definitely be back again to try other fish options!
Ace Poké is a newly opened poké place located in the heart of Melbourne city - just across Emporium.
You have the option to go with their set bowls or to customize your own with desired toppings. Their range of protein is diverse - from seafoods like salmon (sashimi and flamed), tuna and prawns, to slow-cooked chicken, as well as vege/vegan flavors like egg roll and tofu.
I personally really like their flamed salmon bowls, you have the option of a soy or spicy mayo flavor, it tastes delicious coupled with a rice base that leaves your cravings satisfied. There are also a wide range of vegetable toppings - edamame, corn and seaweed salad are popular options and go well with any poké choices.
Price-wise, I think it’s very reasonable considering the portion size and the amount of fresh ingredients on offer, they do give you quite a good amount of the poké! It’s a very good lunch option for on-the-go or if you’re looking for a healthy meal!
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