A California chain that specializes in açai bowls is coming to Texas: Called Trū Bowl, it'll make its Texas debut in Plano, in the Shops at Granite Park in a storefront next door to Tiff's Treats, at 5760 SH-121 #145.

Bringing the concept to Texas is franchisee Lilian Nguyen, an accounting professional who became enamored with the concept while visiting family in Newport Beach.

“We had Trū Bowl every day for breakfast, it was so delicious," she says. "We came back home and we tried some local spots, but they were not the same."

They chose the buzzy Granite Park shopping center at the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway, surrounded by many corporate offices — the perfect market for the quick and healthy fare that Tru Bowl serves.

Tru Bowl was launched in the Los Angeles area in 2019 by entrepreneur Cyndi Schoenecker, who wanted to provide a quick and easy nutrient-dense meal; acai is the small purple berry from the acai palm tree, native to Central and South America, known as a "superfood" because it contains antioxidants and is believed to provide health and nutritional benefits.

Tru Bowl lets you craft-your-own bowls with a base that's pure açai.

“On its own, it tastes very refreshing and crisp, and not overly sweet," Nguyen says. "You can let the ingredients you choose determine of the sweetness of the bowl."

The shop will offer more than 10 signature bowls such as:

• Trū Blue: Blue majik, açai, chia pudding, strawberry, banana, blueberry, coconut, hemp seed, goji berries, and honey
• Rio Bowl: Extra açai, hemp granola, strawberry, blueberry, coconut, banana, and hemp hearts
• EZ-Trū: Açai, maple cold oats, chia pudding. hemp heart granola, strawberries, bananas, blueberries

Prices range from $11-$15, depending on size. In addition to the açai bowls, they'll serve smoothies, cold brew, and matcha.

The Plano location will be the 21st in the chain, joining locations in Arizona and Illinois. It will accommodate dining-in with seating for about 22 people.

"Dallas has a strong food and wellness culture, and we think people will appreciate the fresh ingredients," Nguyen says.