We have some news.
Lei’d Poke is becoming Lei’d Island Kitchen — and if you’ve been a regular, we want you to hear it from us first, along with everything that’s staying exactly the same. But first, let’s talk about why.
Poke Is Just the Beginning
When we opened Lei’d Poke in Tysons, the mission was simple: bring the freshest, most vibrant Hawaiian-inspired poke bowls to Northern Virginia. You showed up. You kept showing up. And we are genuinely grateful for every single one of you.
But here’s something we’ve believed from the beginning: island food is so much more than poke.
Pacific Island cuisines — shaped by Japan, Hawaii, and the broader Pacific — are diverse, comforting, and bold. They’re the flavors that remind you of your happiest moments. A bowl of something warm after a long day. A meal that actually makes you feel good. Food made for real life.
We’ve been serving a small corner of something enormous. It’s time to open the whole thing up.
Introducing Lei'd Island Kitchen
Lei’d Island Kitchen is our next chapter — a fast-casual island food destination in Vienna, VA that goes beyond the poke bowl to explore the full breadth of Pacific Island cuisine.
Same kitchen. Same team. Same commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients. Just a bigger canvas.
For guests searching for healthy fast-casual food in Tysons, island bowls near Vienna VA, or a gluten-friendly restaurant in Northern Virginia, Lei’d Island Kitchen is built for you — whether you’re a longtime regular or discovering us for the first time.
Hot Protein Bowls: Comfort That Loves You Back
One of the most exciting parts of our evolution? Hot protein bowls.
We know poke has a reputation as a cold, summery dish — and we love that version. But as the seasons change, cravings change too. So we started asking: what does island comfort food look like when it’s warm?
The answer is bowls built around bold, freshly prepared warm proteins — think sesame glazed chicken, baked salmon, and crispy tempura — layered over our signature bases like nutrient-dense forbidden rice or matcha edamame rice, and finished with the same vibrant toppings and house-made sauces you already love.
Warm doesn’t mean heavy. Our hot bowls are still high-protein, gluten-friendly, and made with the same fresh prep we’ve always been known for. Just cozy. Just craveable. Just Lei’d.
What's Staying the Same
We know change can feel like a lot. So here’s what’s not going anywhere:
- All the food you already love — same recipes, same fresh prep, same quality, every single day
- Fish and sauces made in-house daily — no shortcuts, ever
- The same faces, the same kitchen, the same corner of Tysons you already know
- The aloha spirit — and yes, “Let’s Get Lei’d” is absolutely staying
The soul of Lei’d hasn’t changed. The canvas just got bigger.
A Fresh Look to Match
You’ll start seeing our new Lei’d Island Kitchen logo in store and online very soon. Same great spot, fresh new identity. We think it’s going to feel just right.