The corner of Wulumuqi and Wuyuan Lu is a weekend hotspot for expats. On one side of the road you’ve got people squeezing in and out of the The Avocado Lady for their lao wai cravings (bless her) and on the other you’ll find Bowl Bowl Bowl. The upstairs dining area has a chill minimalistic vibe where you can either perch up at the windowsill and people-watch/pooch-watch, or enjoy some peace and quiet.

Summed up, BBB specialize in poke bowls, salad bowls and yoghurt bowls. I can only comment on the poke as they keep me coming back rain or shine, fresh or dusty – they always hit the spot.

The selection of bowls you can order are named according to different Scandinavian countries. But I thought poke was from Hawaii? Although traditionally a Hawaiian dish, apparently poke bowls have also become very popular in Scandinavia because of the seafood element. The bowls at BBB resemble a classic poke make-up similar to deconstructed sushi where you can choose from different seafood options as your protein. They come lined with a slab of sushi rice, packed with a generous serving of edamame, cashews, avocado, seaweed, black sesame and topped off with a drizzle of the perfect spicy mayo. If you’re keen up the experience one more notch you can go to town on the self-serve soy sauce and wasabi.

Dishes of mention:

Northern Lights poke bowl – salmon is super fresh and complimented well by the spicy mayo

No real criticism for BBB but perhaps they could offer the bowls in different sizes for those that want more of that poke goodness. Overall a reliable spot for a healthy, delicious meal.

Price per person: <100 RMB

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