While poke bowls are generally made with healthy ingredients, it's important to be aware of the potential risks of consuming raw fish and ingredients that may not offer many nutrients, such as white rice and large amounts of oil or soy sauce.

A poke bowl bar is the perfect idea for company, gatherings, or a fun family dinner. DIY poke bowls are are fun healthy grain bowls that are almost an easy way to make sushi. They are deconstructed sushi in a bowl and can include traditional raw fish, or even variations to include vegetarian poke bowls.

How Poké Became so Popular. Poké bowls have become increasingly popular over the years for several reasons. First, they offer a healthy and customizable meal option for any taste preference. Second, Poké bowls provide convenience as a quick meal that can be taken to go or enjoyed as a more substantial dish.

Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish and sushi originates in Japan. Hawaiian food takes a lot of influence from Japanese food, but poke is Hawaiian. Traditionally, poke is made from ahi tuna or octopus (tako) that has been roughly cut into bite sized pieces and marinated with whatever was on hand.