We found ourselves looking for lunch in Oak Park recently, having seen a movie (Toy Story 4, stay through the credits) and torn by the varied selection. We had passed a couple sushi places, so another one didn’t surprise me, until I saw the name: Poke Burrito. And under that: “Sushi Bowl – Sushi Burrito”. Suddenly, our choice was made.
The restaurant is small, there’s indoor seating for less than two dozen people, with some outdoor seating to supplement in reasonable weather. The menu is fairly straightforward – you pick one of seven house creations or build your own from the list of ingredients, then decide whether you want it as a bowl or a burrito. If you select a burrito, you then choose between seaweed and soy paper.
As you can see from the photo, I opted for a sushi bowl – Jimmy’s Creation, which features both salmon and tuna (I’m trying to keep my doctor happy by occasionally eating fish), along with other ingredients, on a bed of brown rice. While eating, I mixed small sections together, so I always had a bite of multiple ingredients. (I realize I could have stirred the entire thing before I started, and I may do that next time.) Cassandra chose a sushi burrito, which, as expected, was massive and had trouble staying together.
We enjoyed the food and service, and definitely expect there to be a follow-up visit now that we know that sushi bowls and burritos are a thing.