Kari C.
Yelp
Went here for an early weekend lunch. Get there 5-10 minutes before they open or you'll be waiting with the crowds. We were seated quickly and service was efficient and friendly. The touchscreen ordering system was down for the first 10-15 minutes or so, as they were still setting up. You can always pick up items from the revolving belt. $3.95/plate. Plates go into a slot at the end of the table. 15 plates will get you a random prize.
Here are a few items we tried this time:
Snow crab gunkan - piled high with lots of fresh snow crab. No mayo. Kids loved it. We got 3 plates!
Yuzu jalapeño sea bream nigiri - fresh, nicely flavored, not too spicy, no aftertaste. Would recommend this!
Hand rolls (Cali with real crab, Eel, Soft Shell crab) - generously stuffed with fillings, these are a good deal. Each was just the cost of 1 plate. Cali crab has a ton of mayo though. Eel cuts weren't the best today. Kinda chewy and lots of small bones :( Crab was fresh and hot.
Salmon nigiri with flavored oil - generous cuts, fresh, oil gives it a special touch. Tender, cut at an angle, pretty good quality.
Salmon nigiri - actually looks better than the photo. Lighting is not the best. Has a slight musty flavor, noted in some farmed salmon. Doesn't mean it's not fresh. Kids liked it, but I wouldn't order this without the oil.
Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri - very slightly fishy, flavor didn't mesh too well with the oil. Won't get again, said DH.
Seared scallop with mayo - kinda small, but tasty and tender. Moderate torched flavors. DH and little one love this one. We got 2 plates.
Yuzu Jalapeño Shrimp Nigiri - good size, but unfortunately, lots of preservative flavor, even with the seasonings. Not the best quality.
Sadly, the robot that serves drinks wasn't running today. We had a $10 coupon from the app. Meal was well worth it for the price we paid, hence the 5 stars. This is NOT fancy sushi, but it's definitely better than supermarket sushi. And it's fun. Kids absolutely love this place, but it can be a bit overstimulating, lol.