When Pokerrito opened in downtown Vancouver in 2016, we wanted to do something different with poke. Our answer was a warm, smoky bowl, and we were the first to bring torched fish to the poke bowl. Today, torched poke is still our signature, and it is the reason many guests come back for a warm bowl instead of a cold one. You can now find it at Pokerrito stores in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam and Toronto.
What is torched poke?
Torched poke is a poke bowl with warm fish instead of cold raw fish. It has a richer, smoky flavour and still comes with fresh toppings and sauces. For menu details, read our guide to the torched warm bowl.
How is it different from raw poke?
Classic poke is served cold and raw. Torched poke keeps the same bowl format but changes the temperature and the flavour. Many guests who are new to poke tell us the warm version is an easier place to start, while regular poke fans like the extra depth it brings.
Is it the same as aburi sushi?
Aburi is a well known Japanese sushi style with a warm, smoky taste. Our torched poke borrows that idea and brings it to the poke bowl, where you can build your own meal with rice, vegetables and sauces. Aburi sushi is usually served as pressed pieces. Torched poke is served as a bowl or wrapped in a sushi burrito.
What should I order first?
Torched Warm Bowl: the classic Pokerrito warm bowl.
Aburi Bowl: a bowl inspired by aburi style flavour.
Torched Ahi Tuna: a simple, rich fish bowl.
Sushi burrito: something you can eat on the go.
Menu items can change by store, so check your nearest location before you order. You can also see all of our Torched Warm Bowls, or read our guide to torched, grilled and bulgogi options.
Covered by the media since the beginning
IN THE PRESS
Vancouver food media wrote about our torched fish when we opened in 2016, including coverage in Daily Hive and The Straight. Torched poke has been part of Pokerrito from the start, and we were the first to serve it this way.
Where can I try it?
You can find Pokerrito in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam and Toronto. Visit our first shop on Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver, or try the Commerce Court shop in Toronto. Order for pickup or delivery from your nearest store.
Torched poke FAQ
Was Pokerrito the first to serve torched poke?
Yes. Pokerrito was the first poke shop to bring torched fish to the poke bowl. We opened in downtown Vancouver in 2016, and local media covered our torched fish that year.
Is torched poke raw?
Torched poke is served warm, not as cold raw fish, so it is a good pick if you prefer your fish cooked. We also offer grilled and bulgogi options. Menu items can vary by store, so check your nearest location.
Is torched poke the same as a sushi burrito?
No. Torched poke is a warm poke bowl, while a sushi burrito wraps rice, fish and toppings in nori to eat by hand. You can also try the Warm Pokerrito, our warm sushi burrito.
Does every Pokerrito location serve torched poke?
Torched menu items are part of the Pokerrito menu, but items can vary by store. Check your nearest location or ask the team when you order.
Torched. Warm. Fresh. That is Pokerrito.