Bethesda Row now has a go-to for poke bowls in signature combinations and build-your-own options. The Lava Bowl packs heat with spicy tuna and salmon along with jalapeno and spicy mayo. There’s also a vegan option, filled with organic tofu, vegetables and herbs.

Smack in the middle of Tysons Corner, this build-your-own poke counter offers 10 types of protein and creative bases like matcha edamame rice, soba noodles, and wonton nachos. Stay basic with sweet Maui onion salmon or shoyu tuna, or turn up the heat with red volcano shrimp or Sriracha aioli sauce.

Poke gets a dedicated section of the menu at chef Adam Greenberg’s island vacation-style hangout near Union Market. Choose from either a spicy tuna or Scottish salmon base, each paired with its own toppings and crispy wonton chips.

Originally a food truck, this downtown poke place offers both build-your-own bowls and preset combos that incorporate spicy salmon, garlic ahi, tofu, and octopus. There’s a sibling location in the Bourse food hall in Philadelphia.

This chain is based out of California but has established a footprint here, with locations downtown and in Rockville. Customers order based on how many scoops of poke they desire, and then choose from various toppings, proteins, and fillings (kanikama, or imitation crab stick, is one of the more unusual choices).

This Chicago chain has a Union Station location that provides grab-and-go options for busy travelers hopping on the train. There’s another Aloha in Dupont Circle.

Customers at Poki DC go through a five-step process to design their bowls, choosing everything from crunch factor to toppings. Sauces like sweet strawberry and bases like zucchini noodles make for more unconventional options. All the choices also means it’s easy for orders to get out of hand.

This national chain counts a Rossyln storefront as its D.C. representative (a Merrifield location closed after opening in 2018). The poke shop does build-your-own bowls with bases like tortilla chips and main events like scallop and albacore. There are various sizes and sides, too.