The 17 Urban Plates locations across California, including the Sunnyvale restaurant, recently unveiled the Nyjan Bowl, a signature dish inspired by world champion skateboarder Nyjah Huston. (Courtesy photo)
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The 17 Urban Plates locations across California, including the Sunnyvale restaurant, recently unveiled the Nyjan Bowl, a signature dish inspired by world champion skateboarder Nyjah Huston’s passion for eating healthy, vibrant and colorful foods.
The Nyjah Bowl ($13) is a combination of grilled chicken with Gochujang sauce, roasted sweet potatoes with grilled red pepper and onions, charred broccoli and wakame, served over cauliflower fried rice and topped with microgreens. Grilled sustainable salmon ($18) or fresh avocado ($2) can be added.
Huston suggested the idea of working with Urban Plates last summer. From there, the idea to develop a dish evolved organically.
“I always ate healthy meals growing up, thanks to my mom’s cooking,” Huston said in a statement. “That’s what I love about Urban Plates. Eating healthy is a big part of my success, and their food is wholesome, nutritious and made from scratch.”
Urban Plates Sunnyvale is located at 300 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 100. Visit Urban Plates online at www.urbanplates.com.
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Originally published at Anne Gelhaus