I've been meaning to try this place for quite some time. It is tucked between a clinic and the 9 Round boxing fitness center, where Very Fresh Clamatos and Snacks used to be. There's even a bit of overlap in the menu and overall vibe, so if you liked that place you'll like this too.
I got a 3-protein 'Ohana Poke bowl with Guajilla shrimp, regular shrimp and salmon, and all the veggies and toppings on a white rice base. They'll put it on brown rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa or salad for you too. It was an impressive pile of food. I accompanied it with elote (a cup of corn) and a jarrito non-alcoholic cocktail (Fresh Kitchen is BYOB).
The experience was all-around enjoyable. The owners were there that day and are wonderful folks, incredibly enthusiastic about their product. All of their sauces are homemade, and they are impressive. I had a combination of Ponzu sauce, Bam-Bam sauce (hard to describe, but think of a spicy mayo with great depth of flavor) and creamy sesame sauce, and it went very well with that load of toppings. It would have been good for three meals, but I ate it all because it was so good.
The elote was also quite delicious, I had a combination of white and sweet corn. It's a fairly sharp flavor, lots of lime juice, and very satisfying.
Their specialty drinks are a lot of fun and well worth ordering. I had the jarrito, orange, grapefruit & lime juice mixed with grapefruit soda in a Mexican clay mug with a chamoy and tajin rim. Their chamoy is also homemade. It was a wonderful complement to the meal, and you get to keep the clay cup! I would say that trying one of their specialty drinks is a must.
On the menu, under Micheladas, you will see that one of the ingredients is "petroleum". This is not a misprint, and it is not made by one of our fine local energy companies. Though it does in fact look like motor oil! It is a family recipe for a sauce that tastes like a combination of Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. The owner brought a sample and I tried some in the elote, and it complements it well, but go light--just a few drops will give it great depth.
Family businesses require some patience. The shop wasn't open when I arrived at noon on a Saturday, though the owners were there within a couple of minutes and ready in 10. The bathroom was clean and ready. The place is tiny, but there's a table inside and two more outside to eat there if you want. Overall it is absolutely charming and something you really should try.
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