Coming Elmhurst Eatery To Offer Sushi's Burrito Version

ELMHURST, IL — A restaurant that is expected to open soon in Elmhurst has "burrito" in its name, but don't mistake it for Mexican food.

Poke Burrito is set to open in March at 162 N. York St. It is taking the space of the old Bacci's Pizza, next to the downtown Starbucks.

Poke Burrito has two locations in Chicago and three in the suburbs — Oak Park, Deer Park and Park Ridge. "Poke" is two syllables, pronounced "poe-kay."

According to its website, Poke Burrito is an Asian fusion restaurant with steamed sushi rice and an array of sauces.

The menu allows customers to choose what they want in their sushi bowls and burritos.

In an interview, owner Jimmy Chen said the food has Japanese and Hawaiian influences. The burritos, he said, are just a version of sushi. "You eat them like burritos," he said.

Through its online DoorDash option, the restaurant gives customers a chance to contribute to its "Staff Relief Fund." It says all the money goes to employees as they survive economically through the pandemic.