Abbotsford will soon be getting a taste of Native Hawaiian cuisine close to home.
Steve’s Poke Bar management confirmed to a reader of The News that the anticipated West Oaks location will be opening at the end of this month.
The restaurant spokesperson advised the reader to follow the company on Instagram for further updates.
For those unaware, traditional Hawaiian poke consists of sashimi (raw fish) and variations in North America may include avocado, ponzu sauce, teriyaki sauce, mushrooms, crispy onions, pickled jalapeño, sriracha sauce, cilantro, pineapple, or cucumber.
Steve’s Poke Bar serves a variety of bases, different seafood, flavours and toppings. Customers can choose from seven signature bowls or build their own. There are also vegetarian options available.
The company opened its first location in 2017, and now has locations in Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Surrey and Langley.
According to the company’s website, Steve’s Poke Bar was born when Steve and his wife Camy, wanted to share their love of Hawaiian poke with fellow Vancouverites. Their love story began in Hawaii in 2010. Prior to that trip, Camy did not eat raw fish because of an embarrassing childhood experience. Steve wanted to introduce Camy to the local Hawaiian lifestyle, including poke – the must-try Hawaiian staple, which was their first stop off the plane. From that moment, Camy not only started eating raw fish again, but loving and craving poke.
Steve wanted to preserve the method and traditional way of serving authentic Hawaiian poke, the way he grew up with poke, with the option of adding various toppings to complete a healthy meal.
An exact opening date has not yet been confirmed.