Poke In Southlake
The Quick-Casual Eatery Brings Hawaiian-Inspired Cuisine To Southlake.
A new Hawaiian restaurant is popping up on Southlake Boulevard later this month. Founded in 2015 by brothers Michael Wu and Peter Yang, Pokeworks combines organic ingredients, creating dishes that boast a variety of bright and zesty flavors. Southlake franchise owner Jean Xue says she was first introduced to the concept through her daughter Lydia.
“The first time we tried their poke bowls, we were impressed by the freshness of the ingredients and the tasty flavors,” Jean says. “I thought it would be awesome to have poke here in Southlake.”
Jean says guests can choose one of their fanfavorite dishes or “poke” through the menu to customize their order to their liking.
“What really drew me to Pokeworks was the simple and healthy food,” Jean says. “We offer guests an authentic taste of the islands with a fresh take on Hawaiian-inspired poke that can be completely customized using the highest quality ingredients.”
Guests start by choosing one of four different base options. Bowls can be packed with kale noodles, quinoa, organic brown or white rice or romaine lettuce, while burritos are wrapped in sushi rice and roasted seaweed. Next, guests select their preferred protein, whether it is shrimp, salmon, chicken, ahi tuna or organic tofu. Finally, they add mix-ins, which include 16 veggies, eight sauces and six crunch options like garlic, wonton and onion crisps.
If diners are feeling indecisive, Pokeworks’ signature menu has pre-made selections. Classic ahi tuna dishes such as the Hawaiian and the Umami add edamame, cucumbers and hijiki for an extra crunch, while the spicy ahi is made with sriracha aioli for an additional kick. The Sweet Ginger Chicken, meanwhile, is complemented by mandarin oranges and a spicy ginger sauce.
However diners choose to enjoy their meal, Jean thinks Southlake will fall in love with the fresh and healthy bites Pokeworks provides.