Jin Jin kicks off ‘Onda de Sabor’ festival on January 15, offering refreshing pokes like Poke Sashimi Crispy and vegetarian options across all Brazil stores.
Exclusive pokes and temakis beat the heat
Jin Jin, Brazil’s top Asian fast-food chain in malls, unveils its summer festival. Available until February 28 via counter or delivery. Stars include pokes with Japanese rice, mango, pineapple, and strawberry.
Featured flavors: Poke Sashimi Crispy, Poke Salmão e Grill, Poke Salmão Misto, Poke Salmão e Shimeji, Poke Ceviche, Poke Tropical, Poke Space, Poke Camarão, and Poke Vegetariano. Some feature signature tare sauce and crispies.
Temakis and classic Asian dishes round out the menu. Full menu at https://jinjin.com.br/cardapio/#cardapio.
Hawaiian roots of poke in Brazil
Poke emerged in 1970s Hawaii, drawing from Japan’s 1960s chirashi sushi. Fishermen mixed fish cuts with rice, seaweed, and sauces like Tonkatsu or Ponzu. The word means “to slice” in Hawaiian.
Hotter-than-usual 2026 summer in Brazil
Inmet forecasts above-average temperatures through March. Heatwave lingers since December, with neutral El Niño and low La Niña odds. Rainfall shows regional variability.
