Health & Fitness
Wild Acai Now Open With Healthy Acai Bowls And Juice In Montrose
Acai bowls, fresh juice, smoothies, empanadas and more are now at your fingertips on Honolulu Avenue in the popular Montrose Shopping Park.
What is ACAI and why is it so popular? First let's pronounce it correctly. aa-saa-ee. Or ahh-sigh-ee. It's rather fun to say and rolls right off the tongue with a little practice. This superfood is a dark purple berry that is only grown in one place, the Amazon rainforest. It's about the size of a grape and tastes similar to a blueberry. It's low sugar, packed with antioxidants, fiber and calcium and it tastes great. Almost sounds like a miracle.
NUNE HAKOBYAN first discovered it at a little shop in Studio City and found herself driving there every week from Glendale just to get her Acai fix. Then the thought struck her. Why not bring this to Montrose? She approached her family friends Arthur and Elizabet Karapetian with a business proposal and WILD ACAI was born.
Acai Bowls are all the rage now. The most popular one is the CALI BOWL. It's a base of pure Acai that is topped with granola, almond butter, strawberries and banana. The bowl can be customized with things like protein powder, collagen, flax seed, chia seed, Nutella, bee pollen and more.
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The HONOLULU BOWL has a tropical flair and was created for Montrose. It's topped with pineapple, mango, bananas, macadamia nuts and coconut. Bowls come in three sizes starting at $9 for two scoops.
Acai and fruit smoothies are popular with all ages starting at $10 for 16 ounces.
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Freshly made Empanadas pair well with the menu at Wild Acai. This Argentinian/ Brazilian savory is like a hand held pie with various fillings of beef, chicken or vegetables. You can try several at $5.50 each.
There is ample space inside to enjoy your bowls and empanadas at clean tables with fresh succulents.
Or have a seat outside and watch the world, Montrose style, go by.
You will find Wild Acai at 2275 Honolulu Ave. in the former Honolulu Wood & Things. The space has been thoroughly updated with a bright, tropical vibe inside. You simply must try both the Acai and Empanadas. Pop in and meet Nune, Arthur and Elizabet and welcome them to Montrose. You can check out their menu here.