Island Poke: a big bowl of Hawaiian sunshine

A Pacific-style blend of raw fish and fruit salsa is making its play for the premium lunch market

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Bored with burritos? Sick and tired of sushi? The next big thing on the London lunch scene is poke (pronounced pokay), a Hawaiian concoction of raw fish and fresh pineapple or mango with rice, pulses and an array of seeds and seasonings.

Its latest proponent, Island Poke in Soho, attracted long queues when it opened its doors last month. It has an all-day menu, starting with coffee, acai and yoghurt and holding back the raw fish until lunchtime.

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