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Serves meat, vegan options available. Poke bowl eatery offering vegan options for bowls, wraps, and salads with tofu and edamame as protein options. Menu clearly labels vegan options. Also has Dole whip as a dessert. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
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255 RT-12, Groton, Connecticut, USA, 06340
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Added by mrsjsdugas on 13 Sep 2022
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3 Reviews
First Review by mrsjsdugas
MaryEdgerton
Points +122
Yummy flavors - Edit
I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while and I’m so glad I did! Huge selection of toppings and flavors.
Read morePros: Everything is fresh and delicious , Lots of vegan options , Great customer service
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mark m braunstein
Points +485
a fast-food eatery worthy of patronage by vegans - Edit
Until seeing it listed here, I was oblivious to the Pokémoto national chain of franchises, of which 12 are located in CT, including its mothership café in New Haven. Unlike other fast-casual omnivore eateries, the servers here speak fluent vegan. And while omitted from online menus, in the café the vegan sauces are clearly labeled V for Vegan. The Chojang and Unami Shoyu sauces are vegan (but sadly, Sesame Ginger is not). The Chojang is too spicy hot and the Unami too garlicky tart for my tender palate. Among its signature bowls differentiated by their proteins is the vegan Tofu Bowl. While the soft tofu is unseasoned and ”raw,” it at least is organic and is finely sliced into appetizing slivers. Edamame comes paired with the tofu to provide it with more toothsome substance. Next time, I will order the more wholesome Edamame alone.
Read moreThe base of the bowls is white or, very thankfully, brown rice. The brown rice is served straight from the rice cooker, unlike at Chipotle across the street that microwaves (and dries out) its stale brown rice. I do not impugn the reputations of other Chipotles, only of Groton’s. Steer clear of the Groton Chipotle. Consult the mostly 1-star reviews and mine on Yelp, and you will wonder how it remains in business. But back to Pokémoto.
Unjustly, the Tofu Bowl costs the same as the other signature bowls that are high-priced dead animals. If avocado were an ingredient as in the Chicken Bowl, then its same price would be justified. (Pokémoto, are you listening?) Thus you fare better to Build Your Poké, which also provides a base of salad greens instead of rice, and a wider choice of vegan toppings, including sea vegetables. When choosing toppings, perhaps I tested the patience of my server to indulge my request for a lot of just one topping rather a little of several. I suppose if you generously tip your server and if they remember it, they will reciprocate your generosity next time you return, but my theory requires further testing.
The clear plastic containers are elegantly shaped, and the lids fits tightly enough for repurposing at home. Seating is provided, but the chairs and tables fit only leprechauns, so consider takeout only. While I won’t likely again patronize this particular outlet when am home, I am pleased to have found this chain of eateries to which I can resort as a pit stop while on the road. This is a welcomed eatery worthy of patronage by vegans..
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-27
Pros: brown rice rather than only bland white, the servers speak fluent vegan
Cons: Tofu Bowl offers no price savings over meat bowls, seating is suitable only for leprechauns
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mrsjsdugas
Points +307
Great vegan option in Groton! - Edit
Loved our tofu poké bowl and of course the dole whip for dessert! Great flavors and staff was knowledgeable about vegan options and signage was clearly marked. Will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options , Sit or take out, Clear menu
Cons: A little pricey for the amount you get.
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