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Pei Wei adds poke — rhymes with OK — to the menu

April 5, 2017

Pei Wei is diving into the poke trend by adding a Spicy Polynesian Poke Bowl to the menu. Available now through July, the poke (rhymes with OK)  bowl combines three sushi preparations — Spicy Tuna, California Roll Seafood Salad and Ahi Tuna — served over heritage salad greens and sushi rice.  Avocado, sambal chile sauce, pickled ginger, crispy shallots, cucumber and cilantro are curated as the nutrient-rich yin to the protein-packed yang of this dish, Pei Wei Director of Culinary Innovation J. Sullivan, said in a company press release.

"At Pei Wei, care is the main ingredient in every freshly made-to-order dish,"  Sullivan said. "The Spicy Polynesian Poke Bowl is a trendy menu item that allows our flavor with purpose mission to shine, combining fresh ingredients with handcrafted care and bold flavors. By bringing the taste of Polynesia to our Pan-Asian repertoire, we extend our travel by taste journey and offer the gold standard for both poke enthusiasts and those who are trying it for the first time."

Chef J. will share his culinary innovation secrets, including how to make the Spicy Polynesian Poke Bowl, in several Facebook Live events throughout April and May.