It was only a matter of time before the hottest trend in seafood merged with Cape Town’s predilection for single-ingredient entities to produce The Poké Co., the city’s only bar to serve only poké (a traditional Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish coated in a delicious marinade, typically served on a bed of rice, and topped off with a combination of fresh greens).

The Poke Co. owner Andrew Flanagan has deep roots in the South African fishing industry, with fish and seafood common themes throughout his childhood. The bowls at The Poke Co. work on a build-your-own basis, where you can select your choice of base (either two types of rice or zoodles), selection of high-grade sashimi, and an assortment of house-prepared toppings and dressings to create your own meal. The fish is sustainably caught and all fresh produce is locally sourced.