Pearl Poke brings island bowls to downtown Boulder

The vibe: Pearl Poke, which opened at 2010 10th St. in March, offers a fast-casual, walk-the-line experience where customers build their own bowls — like a Hawaiian-style Chipotle, with fresh fish, crispy toppings and customizable sauces on full display.

What to expect: There are two types of bowls at Pearl Poke: "Mainland" and "Island" styles.

• The Island bowls offer a few set options that resemble what you would see in Hawaii. I went with their OGG, the basic tuna, onions and soy sauce.
• Meanwhile visitors get to create their own Mainland bowls, customizing everything from the type of rice to sauce and veggies.

💭 My thought bubble: As the naming system implies, the primary difference between the bowls is the amount of toppings. It's nice that this place catered to both styles.

• Plus, the prices and portions are very reasonable.

If you go: Pearl Poke is open 11:30am-8pm daily.