Atlanta-Born Poke Burri Brings Sushi ‘Donuts’ to Center City

It’s opening day for Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles, Center City’s new two-part destination for raw fish and ramen. The dual Asian brand, which got its start inside an Atlanta food hall in 2016, has since expanded to Jacksonville, Tampa, Raleigh, Houston, and now, Philly (255 S. 10th Street).

Poke Burri builds poke bowls and sushi burritos with fresh salmon, tuna, shrimp tempura, crab salad, and crispy tofu, and “everything” sushi donuts feature all fish at once. The menu’s parallel row of ramen options include classic tonkotsu with pork belly and black mushroom or “Popeye’s Favorite” with spinach swimming in creamy chicken broth. Diners can build-their-own sushi rolls or ramen bowls by checking off a long list of ingredients on the back. A shared starter section includes spicy tuna nachos and fried pork gyoza.

The counter service model offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery via UberEats and Doordash.

Poke Burri/official photo

Lifting Noodles/official photo

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