I expected a kind of bento bowl from an order of chicken, vegetables, spicy miso and yaki sauces over rice, but what I got was closer to soup with the rice as floaters in a bland broth. Maybe it’s from sauteeing the veggies or cooking the carbs, but something creates a crock of condensation. Every bowl I tried ended up soupy – even ones that should have had very little excess water. I don’t always love iced tea, but these bowled me over.Īfter studying the menu like the Rosetta stone, you may feel as though you’ve decoded something delicious. The combo was like a better QuikTrip tea – which I mean in the best possible way. My favorite was a mix of the black tea with the mango-pineapple. All the ones I tried were delicious, and they even provided agave syrup to sweeten each to my child-like preference. Instead of a soda fountain, SymBowl has a selection of three freshly brewed iced teas. The Tanner smoothie, made with pineapple, mango and coconut cream was a real treat. But there are plenty of more approachable options. If you’re a wimp like me, some (like the Drop the Beet, made with beet, celery and carrot) can be a tad earthy and unsweet, served at room temperature. Each juice is freshly squeezed or pressed and raw – without additives. My wrap came open on both ends (not sure if that was a mistake or a feature), and stuck to the wax paper it came parceled in, but those little quibbles weren’t deal-breakers for my favorite thing on the menu.īraised beef wrap at symbowl // photo by michelle volansky The tortilla is another highlight: made from sunflower seed flour, it’s fluffy and crepe-like. It’s the best sauce on the menu, and people may not know it. The menu doesn’t explain that it’s like a creamy avocado-green goddess dressing, but a quick call confirmed that the acronym stands for soy, avocado, lime and Dijon. Finish it off with the mysterious S.A.L.a.D. Complement either with something crunchy: Napa cabbage was a nice addition, as was the mild onion bite of scallions, and they have a great selection of other greens. Beef and pork are the most flavorful of the protein options – the braised beef is super tender and juicy and the roasted pork is crispy and comes in little chunks nearly indistinguishable from bacon (which is high praise). And for a place with such a healthy and crunchy vibe, the portion sizes are decidedly American. I’m privileged not to have any dietary restrictions, but if you’re someone who has a tough time finding a place to accommodate an autoimmune, gluten-free, vegan or paleo diet, SymBowl has you covered with separate menus for each. Luckily, the staff was happy to give suggestions. With a vast build-your-own menu offering up a lot of choices for bowls, wraps and salads without a lot of guidance, I actually found it a little daunting. SymBowl, formerly The HotPot, touts fresh, local options meant to make it easy to eat healthy.
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