Poke Bowls, Chirashi and Unagi Don in Stuart, FL

Three Japanese rice bowls

Not every sushi craving needs a roll. At Mai Thai Sushi & Ramen in Stuart, FL, three rice bowls give you fresh fish, seasoned rice and big flavor in a fork-friendly meal. Here is how they compare.

Poke Bowl (from $15.95)

Poke started in Hawaii: cubes of fresh raw fish tossed with sauce and served over rice with toppings. It is colorful, filling and a great lunch or light dinner. Choose it if you like to mix bright flavors in every bite.

Chirashi Bowl ($25.95)

Chirashi means "scattered" in Japanese. Our chirashi bowl lays slices of salmon, tuna, wahoo, hamachi, ebi (shrimp) and eel over sushi rice, served with soup or salad. Think of it as a sashimi platter on rice: the best pick for fish lovers who want variety.

Unagi Don ($18.95)

Unagi don is grilled freshwater eel glazed with a sweet, savory eel sauce over rice. The eel is cooked, rich and slightly smoky, so it is a great choice for guests who are not ready for raw fish.

Quick comparison

• Poke Bowl: cubed raw fish with sauce, from $15.95.
• Chirashi Bowl: salmon, tuna, wahoo, hamachi, ebi and eel, mostly raw, $25.95.
• Unagi Don: glazed eel, fully cooked, $18.95.

Make it a meal

Add Miso Soup ($4.95) or Seaweed Salad ($6.95), and finish with a Thai Tea ($3.50).

Find us at 4245 SE Federal Hwy, Suite A, Stuart, FL 34997, open Tuesday to Sunday, 2 to 10:30 PM. Call (772) 298-6050 or order online.