What is a Poke Bowl & Why is it so Popular | USS Nemo Sauces are an essential part of a poke bowl and can consist of wasabi mayo, eel sauce and dragon aioli. Poke bowl toppings are the last step and usually include crispy onions, cherry tomatoes, avocados, cashews and more. A poke bowl’s calories depend on how you make it. As a rule of thumb, a healthy poke bowl is usually between 500-700 calories.