Thursday, September 19, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Eat Fresh, Eat Healthy At Lokahi Poke Bar

Providing Whitsunday residents with the popular Hawaiian/Japanese dish Poke, the owner Erina Miyake loves bringing this healthy, delicious and super quick lunch and dinner option to our region.

Erina opened Lokahi Poke Bar two years ago and loves seeing her regular customers who cannot get enough of the tasty bowls which are packed with fresh local produce and flavour.

Poke Bowl is a dish that originated from Hawaii, and it was inspired by the large population of Japanese residents on the island. Erina makes her Poke Bowls with fresh ingredients, making it healthier and more delicious.

While Lokahi Poke Bar creates Poke Bowls, Erina ensures all customers will enjoy the fresh, healthy feed. With customisation options you can create your own poke masterpiece. You can choose from delicious protein options such as sashimi tuna, salmon, teriyaki chicken and more. Erina noted that teriyaki salmon and karaage chicken are becoming immensely popular. There is also a tofu option for vegetarians looking to get that protein hit.

Lokahi Poke Bar has recently launched a new menu which includes the amazingly well-priced Cup-Bap (Rice-Cup). At just $9.90 customers that want a smaller bowl, or want less vegetables can get the same tasty meat but for a lesser price. The Cup-Bap has seven options including a vegetarian option made with japchae, an addictive chewy potato noodle that has customers always wanting more. Erina describes the Cup-Bap as an easy grab and go cup that is cooked fresh, fast and affordable.

Both Cup-Bap and Poke Bowls are cooked fresh in store and are aimed to reach your tastebuds within 5-10 minutes, making it an ideal lunch break spot. Erina loves the shop’s location at the Whitsunday Shopping Centre, she loves the community feel between all the shop-owners and also that the Whitsunday Shopping Centre is more accessible to the locals.

Lokahi Poke Bar is open Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm and 5pm – 8pm. Saturdays 10am – 2.30pm and 5pm – 8pm.

Must Try!

Grab a Cup-Bap on the go – new to the menu, this item is fresh, delicious and affordable!

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