A Bristol business that serves up Hawaiian-inspired street food is set to launch a new takeaway in the Wapping Wharf neighbourhood by the city’s harbourside.
Loki Poké specialises in the US state’s traditional poke (pronounced ‘poh-keh’) dish, which consists of marinated sashimi fish with rice and vegetables and is usually served in a bowl.
The business started as a pop-up delivery service during lockdown in March last year, operating from a kitchen base in St Philips.
In the coming weeks the business is set to expand into a unit at the Cargo retail hub, which is made up of converted shipping containers.
Cargo is home to over 40 independent restaurants, shops, cafes and lifestyle businesses, including record shop Longwell Records, who recently announced they will be opening a new store in one of the units.
Loki Poké will be located in Cargo 2 in the unit previously occupied by The Pickled Brisket takeaway.
Its founder Georgia Hussey, who grew up on a farm near Bristol, was inspired to start the business after working in Australia, where as well as Hawaii the cuisine is associated with the surfing lifestyle and culture.
Ms Hussey said: "I'd been living and working on Sydney's Northern Beaches, where you'd grab a poke bowl for lunch or dinner and head to the beach and watch the surf.
“When I came back to Bristol, I really missed the flavours and ease of grabbing a super healthy meal, so I decided to start making it myself! What's unique about Loki is all our dishes are completely customisable too.
"We've been blown away by the feedback from people, and we're super excited to be bringing this laid-back food to Cargo - it's the perfect meal to grab and enjoy by the water."
Managing director of Umberslade, the developer behind Wapping Wharf, Stuart Hatton welcomed the latest business to arrive in the mixed-use development, which will feature over 600 new homes as part of the regeneration of Bristol's Floating Harbour.
Mr Hatton said: "Loki Poké is a fantastic addition to the Wapping Wharf community, bringing something unique and exciting to the mix.
“With summer approaching and restrictions easing, now is a great time to pop down to Wapping Wharf to pay a visit to some of your old favourites, but also give something new and a little bit different a try too."
