The Poké Co. has brought its charmingly unique dining experience to Somerset West. Picture Asian-inspired dishes with bold umami flavours and fresh and healthy ingredients that create a sensory delight.
With a diverse menu offering smoothie bowls, healthy broths, breakfasts, build-it-yourself poke bowls and much more, there’s truly something for everyone at Poké Co.
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The Poké Co. is a firm favourite with health-conscious customers for its fast, casual dining experience and healthy, delicious poké bowls. To date, an average of 16,000 of these bowls are sold every month!
Pronounced POH-keh, “poké” is a Hawaiian word that means to cut or slice. Originally, it referred to raw, marinated seafood – often tuna – served in a bowl with rice, vegetables and umami-style sauces.
Think of all the flavours you love in sushi and Asian food, rediscovered in a unique and convenient way.
Poké can be found everywhere in Hawaii, from smart restaurants to roadside stands and petrol stations. The founder of Poké Co. discovered the trend in Bali and immediately knew it would be a hit back home.
And it has been – six restaurants have been launched in six years, all in the Western Cape; the latest opened its doors in December in Somerset West.
Besides the clean flavours, every fresh, health-supporting ingredient served in a Poké Co bowl can be traced right to its source, which is direct from local fishermen and small-scale farmers.
“It is all sustainable,” confirms co-founder Andrew Flanagan.
“At Poké Co., there’s something for everyone. There are tuna, salmon, and prawn choices, of course, and there are vegan, chicken, and beef bowls too, plus customers have the option of building their own bowls. All are served on a base of your choice with sesame seeds, spring onions, and togarashi spice. We now also offer a healthy breakfast menu—think delicious smoothie bowls, overnight oats, and a variety of smashed avo toast options for everyone to enjoy.”
Flanagan explains that the success of the company is built on its unique food and experience.
“People are looking for concept-driven, smaller restaurants and fast-food options other than pizza, burgers, and chicken. I’m not surprised to find that we tick almost all those trend boxes. Maybe we were ahead of the curve!” he laughs.
Regarding the opening of his sixth store, Flanagan explains that it was in response to popular demand.
“More and more of our customers were asking us on social media to open in Somerset West, and here we are!” he said from the latest restaurant at The Forum, 13 Drama Street, Somerset West.
“Our Stellenbosch store, which opened earlier this year, has been a great success, so opening a second Helderberg outlet was a natural extension of our business.”
The Poké Co. offers a loyalty app that allows customers to order ahead for delivery or pickup and earn loyalty points at the same time. They also offer a catering service.
Details:
- Location: 13 Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town
- Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8am – 8.30pm
- Contact: 021 300 1051
- Website: pokecoct.com
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