At first glance, sushi and tacos sound like an unlikely pairing. But at Poke Taco in Baltimore, that combination has become one of the city’s most eye-catching food trends. Instead of a traditional tortilla, each taco is built inside a crispy tempura-fried nori shell, then packed with sushi rice, fresh seafood, crunchy vegetables, and house-made sauces for a handheld twist on classic sushi.
The concept builds on the founders’ successful Poke Bowl brand, bringing a fresh fusion idea that has expanded beyond Maryland.
Curious whether the viral concept lives up to the hype, Mr. 8 That made the trip to Baltimore to check out Poke Taco and some of the loaded creations they have on their menu. Mr. 8 That rates every restaurant using two simple categories: price and taste, each scored on a scale of 1-5. Add the two scores together, and if a restaurant reaches a total of 8 or higher, it officially “8 that.”
Mr. 8 That: “First and foremost, each one of these tacos was packed with fish and accenting toppings. The Tide Tuna & Salmon Taco had generous portions of each fish, complemented by creamy avocado, crunchy slaw and a sweet chili dressing that brought everything together. The Tempura Shrimp taco had 4 large pieces of shrimp with the same fresh slaw and a sweet teriyaki glaze that went well with the fried shrimp. The Urban Grilled Eel Taco gave you the potent taste of the eel with a sweet glaze that mirrored the traditional sushi roll. Lastly, the spicy tuna roll had copious amounts of Tuna in there, with a slight heat and tempura crunch that made me want to keep eating it.”
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