Ever since poké bowls (no pun intended) hit Malaysia, local food enthusiasts have been hungry for the best options to get the most out of them.
As you may know, poké bowls are a Hawaiian delicacy known for being highly customizable and healthy. From quinoa to salmon to avocados to sunflower seeds, the possibilities and combinations are endless! All these benefits have made the poké bowl a welcome addition to the Malaysian food scene and is slowly but surely, becoming a local favourite.
It is for this reason that our sister company, Sevenvault decided to join forces with the biggest poké bowl brands in Malaysia, The Fish Bowl during their 2nd year anniversary which happened not too long ago.
In case you haven’t heard, The Fish Bowl is Malaysia’s first premium poké restaurant and have been perfecting their poké bowl art for 2 years! While at The Fish Bowl, be prepared to treat yourself to a delicious bowl goodness as you can expect nothing but the freshest ingredients at affordable prices.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran poké bowl eater or a newbie, there’s something for everyone when it comes to this flexible dish. So, here are some basic guidelines that we’ve put together which hopefully, can help you to ace in your poké bowl game.
1. It’s all about the base
The basis of every poké bowl is a base on which all the other ingredients are piled on. A strong foundation can lead to a strong dish, after all.
Some of the most popular bases offered at the Fish Bowl include quinoa, pesto rice, brown rice, baby greens, and simple white rice. Each of these offer their own unique flavour and texture, which can further be enhanced by sides, sauces, and toppings.
So pick your favourite base and you’re ready to begin!
2. The perfect protein to carry the bowl
One of the key components for any poké bowl is the protein added to it. Traditionally, the meal was made with fish but over time, experimental chefs from around the world have discovered many different combinations that also complement it.
The Fish Bowl offers a choice of salmon, tuna, chicken, shrimp, and tofu for the vegans among us, with a few variants of each. Our favourites are the Spicy Shoyu tuna and the Spicy Sirracha salmon, but we definitely wouldn’t say no to Honey Herbs chicken either.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different proteins and sauce combinations to see what unique and interesting combos you can come up with. Who knows, you might end up discovering a new favourite along the way!
3. Terrific toppings for that extra oomph!
Toppings adds personality to your bowl. Popular choices for toppings include Sesame Seeds, Chia Seeds, Fried Shallots, Wasabi for the spicy fan, Green Onions, the much loved Chili Flakes, and our personal favourite, Seaweed Flakes. When it comes to poké, there’s something for every kind of food lover.
The Fish Bowl lets you pick out whichever toppings you like and combine them with different variations of the other ingredients. You can even opt to try multiple toppings if you’re really feeling adventurous.
4. The awesome add-ons to enhance the bowl
Although it’s optional, a good add-on can really bring something unique to each poké bowl you eat. They can take an already amazing bowl and enhance the taste, the consistency, or the texture so it’s juuust right for you.
While some may prefer the crisp of Salmon Skin, or the cheesy goodness of Parmesan Crisps, or even the seasonal delight of the Avocado, we at Sevenpie are drawn towards the simple delight of a Poached Egg.
So imagine our delight when we heard that the Fish Bowl have upgraded the eggs they use from regular eggs to free-range Kampung eggs from this month onward! What these free-range kampung eggs bring to the table are all the health benefits of eggs, but with higher vitamin A and E content, along with less cholesterol and fatty acids!
Fret not, price will remain the same but with a better quality and full of nutrition! There’s no reason not to add an egg into your poké anymore!
5. The specialized sauces to complete the bowl
Different people have different tastes and tolerance for spiciness. So picking the right sauces to go with the rest of the poké bowl is vital for getting the most out of your poké experience.
Some of our favourites include lime aioili, gar-gar (garlic sauce), baby and monster-racha for the fans of spicy food, and teriyaki for that slightly sweet and sour tang.
If you’re having a hard time choosing just one sauce from the menu, don’t worry! The Fish Bowl has you covered as they let you pick two sauces!
Gone are the days where you sit and wonder what could’ve been as you are forced to settle for one option from a list of many great sauces.
6. A phenomenal Fishies Club to inspire your loyalty
Okay, so this one isn’t an ingredient in the normal sense, but we believe that the perfect loyalty programme can help enhance your experience eating poké at The Fish Bowl. There are ways to get even more out of a perfect poké bowl.
Introducing the Fishies Club Loyalty Programme!
This programme is going to kick off on the 13th of August and sets out to provide many added benefits for signed members. These include:
1. The ability to collect Cubes by spending money. (RM1 =100 cubes)
2. Being able to redeem complimentary food / beverages with the cubes collected.
3. The price of a standard bowl dropping to only RM13 for every 13th of the month.
4. A special birthday treat of one complimentary standard bowl.
5. Along with other members-only promotions and events in the future
You’ll be happy to know that signing up is both quite easy and well worth it if you’re really into poké. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, as they say.
All you need to do is collect and scan a card the next time you’re at an outlet of the Fish Bowl, go to their website, and click Register! It’s that simple! Just remember to fill in the ‘Species Code’ (found on the back of the card) correctly, and you’re all good!
So what are you waiting for, long time fans? Go sign up and reap the rewards! And if you’ve never tried The Fish Bowl before, now is the perfect time to jump right in! Go and experiment to your heart’s content!
Find that poké at The Fish Bowl that’s just perfect for you!
