Poke Bowls are taking over 17th Avenue!
5s17 via Curiocity Group Inc. Photo via @hokuyyc InstagramPhoto via @poke_yyc InstagramPhoto via @5s17 Instagram
You’ve heard of poke bowls for years, and now that they have hit Calgary, you get to eat them whenever you please. But most importantly, everyone’s favourite Hawaiian-based dish is slowly taking over the avenue! With places like 5S17, Hoku Poke and Po-Ke you can’t go wrong.
Hoku Poke
Where: 107 17th Ave SE
Our first stop on this delectable tour down 17th avenue is Hoku Poke. With four signature bowls, Hoku snacks, and an extensive list of “Create Your Own Bowl” options, you will be quickly transported to a dreamy Hawaiian vacation. (Just don’t look out the window.)
Po-Ke
Where: 614A 17 Ave SW
Po-Ke is a staple in Calgary where you could grab yourself this fan-favourite dish. With three locations now, Po-Ke is quickly growing, and 17th avenue is their newest location, hooray! Their menu is jam-packed: poke dogs, poke burritos, four signature bowls, musubi as a side, and create your own bowls!
5S17
Where: 634A 17th Avenue SW
5S17 was the first poke location to open up on The Red Mile! Not only are they serving up killer poke bowls, but they are also the only spot on 17th ave to get ramen! Talk about true OG’s. The menu at 5S17 is considerable, and it’s always hard to pick just one item.
With of a large variety to choose from like Avocado Poppers (YUM), grilled meat options (like their need-to-try BBQ Chicken Yakitori), ramen options (the Shio Ramen is our personal fave), and an award-winning cheesecake – they also have a completely customizable menu for their Poke Bowls! You are completely in control, and we think that is the best way to experience a poke bowl.
You also get to choose between two sizes: a single and the Mt. Fuji. To top it all off, on February 11th they are launching their brand new happy hour from 3 to 6 pm Monday to Friday! Drinks and appies start at $3…So, head down to 5S17 because they are here to satisfy your hunger and your wallet! (Yes, we know that’s a Snickers slogan but poke bowls are just so much better for you…)
So get out there and warm up with some poke, people!
