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u-sushi
Maile N.
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Elite '12
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91 friends
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556 reviews
Love the concept - quick, easy and simple! Go through a sort of buffet style line and someone will help you with each step - pick your rice…
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Love the concept - quick, easy and simple! Go through a sort of buffet style line and someone will help you with each step - pick your rice (white or brown), a fish or two (tuna, salmon and halibut), three vegetables (lots to choose from all nicely sliced and ready to roll), a sauce (10 different kinds) and a dry topping (sesame, furikake).
I got a roll with brown rice, salmon, avocado, asparagus and cucumber, unagi sauce (kind of like teriyaki) and sesame seeds - yum! And they cut the roll just so that it keeps its shape in the wrapper and doesn't all fall apart, but it's cut just enough so that when you're ready to separate one piece at a time, it comes off perfectly - how do they do that??
Anyway, that's too much thinking for me. They wrap it up, give you a soy sauce packet, a little container with ginger and wasabi, napkins and off you go! I ate a couple pieces (the salmon was super fresh!) before my gym class and then devoured the rest afterwards - looooved it!! I will definitely be back!
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Lara O.
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Elite '12
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30 friends
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110 reviews
Is this the best sushi joint in the city? NO. Is it the fastest, cheapest ($8-10), tastiest sushi lunch that will fill you up and won't…
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Is this the best sushi joint in the city? NO.
Is it the fastest, cheapest ($8-10), tastiest sushi lunch that will fill you up and won't give you food poisoning? YES.
This place is fun because you can customize your sushi. You get to decide what rice, fish, veggies, sauce, etc. you want mixed together in your roll. I wish this place was called 'Pimp my Roll'. I also wish Xzibit would come and give an explanation of my awesome sushi roll once it was complete (don't pretend you didn't watch MTV).
BONUS TIP: Skip the miso. This place is take out only. The miso soup packaging is horrible (mine always leaks) and it's always luke warm.
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Jen W.
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Elite '12
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123 friends
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373 reviews
It's really difficult for me to review this place...u-sushi is definitely different. There is no other like it in the city...so I think the…
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It's really difficult for me to review this place...u-sushi is definitely different. There is no other like it in the city...so I think the best way to compare it is to something like the sushi at whole foods...based on that, u-sushi deserves 3.5 stars...rounded up to 4.
So you walk in...there's an assembly line waiting to take your order. First, choose your rice...brown or white. Second, pick your fish. You have the option of picking one or two different types...the latter being a couple of bucks more. Third, pick your veggies. You can pick up to 3. 4th...pick a sauce. And lastly, pick an extra topping such as tobiko, sesame seeds, etc. Oops, I forgot to mention that you can also pick between seaweed or soy paper.
Wifey ordered white rice, seaweed, salmon, unagi, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, unagi sauce, and tobiko.
I ordered brown rice, seaweed, yellowtail, unagi, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, and tobiko.
Both rolls came out to around $20...the size of the roll was about right...comparable to whole foods. There isn't a place to sit so everything is made togo. There is a seating area as you walk out to your left for the public.
They have some super nifty gadgets inside to make the sushi. The rice is sprawled out with a machine...and at the end, the roll is also cut up with a machine. Super duper futuristic! The fish was decent...on the fresher side but not like the other sushi joints in the city.
The service was friendly...every order comes with wasabi, ginger, and chopsticks. Not bad for a quick sushi fix especially if you're working in the area. They're fast and efficient!
The idea behind u-sushi is pretty freakin awesome...it's organized madness. If I'm in the area again...i wouldn't mind making a stop here for lunch again.
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Alan L.
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Elite '12
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501 friends
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119 reviews
U-Sushi Here at U-Sushi you can design your own sushi rolls. Yes, you can make a roll with the ingredients that you desire. So know your…
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U-Sushi
Here at U-Sushi you can design your own sushi rolls. Yes, you can make a roll with the ingredients that you desire. So know your fish, know your veggies, know your sauce and know your garnishes. Study the menu prior to ordering....if not you can order the classics.
Also, prior to going to U-Sushi you should plan on a place to eat it at. All orders are made "To-Go" only....there is no dinning room, no tables, no chairs and no bathrooms. Don't forget to check your bag to make sure you have enough Soy Sauce and Wasabi and Ginger.
So, as you enter U-Sushi you are immediately asked for you order (this is to make a Sushi Roll).
First Question: What kind of rice? You have a choice of White Rice or Brown Rice.
The rice you select will be dispensed from the rice machine and they will put the seaweed or a soy on top of the rice and flip it over so the rice is faced up.
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Second Question: What kind of fish do you want? You have several fish to choose from.
Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, crab salad, shrimp, tempura shrimp and unagi.
One fish selection is $7.50 per roll, two fish selection is $9.50 per roll.
Third Question: What kind of veggies do you want on it?
They have many veggies to select from: asparagus, avocado, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeno, sprouts and many more.
You can select up to 3 veggies that is included in your roll selection.
Fourth Question: What dressing do you want on your roll?
Some samples of dressings are: Wasabi Soy Sauce, Unagi Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Qp Mayo, Sweet Chili Sauce and Peanut Sauce.
Dressing comes free with your Sushi Roll.
Fifth and final question: What garnishes do you want?
Some samples are Furikake (Sesame seed mix), Goma (sesame seeds), Tempura Flakes and Tobiko (Fish Eggs).
That should be it, next they will roll it for you and slice it into 8 pc's. It will be wrapped up and bagged as a To-Go order.
If your not sure what ingredients you want in your Sushi, you can order from the U-Classic selection on the menu. As a classic they offer: Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, California Roll, Alaskan, Dragon Roll and a Veggie Roll.
For me....I've tried one from the Classic menu....The Dragon Roll.
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And I've also elected to design my own roll. I did a Tuna and Salmon Roll with Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Mayo, Goma and Tobiko.
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Both my rolls came out to $9.50 each because both rolls fall under the two fish selection. There are seats outside to the side of U-Sushi that you can eat at. Not the best condition on a windy or rainy day.
My ratings:
The Fish - 3 stars - not too fond of the fish being pre-sliced and the grade of fish can be better and not always as fresh as can be.
The Rice - 4 stars - not sure if you can ask for less rice. I felt as if the rice was close to dominating the
fish and was lucky I got the 2 fish selection.
The Seaweed - 3.5 stars
The Service - 4 stars
Overall - 3.5 Stars.
What I didn't like: No tables, no chairs, no place to eat it except outside the restaurant. Actually I'm not sure if it is called a restaurant without tables and chairs....more like a food stand.
If you like Sushi on the go....this would be for you. I'd return for more if I wanted Sushi on the run, but would come more often if it had table and chairs to sit and eat.
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Subway for sushi, which is not very special. Sad that I couldn't bear to pair hamachi with anything but avocado as I was really in the mood…
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Subway for sushi, which is not very special.
Sad that I couldn't bear to pair hamachi with anything but avocado as I was really in the mood to have mango with it. There were no suggestions or solutions, and I left with a sub-par roll and feeling like a sucker for falling for such a gimmick. The seaweed salad was poor and the rice slightly under cooked. I won't be back.
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Susan C.
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Elite '12
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388 friends
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359 reviews
I am in FULL support of U-sushi. I have never hear of this concept before. After learning that they are associated with Ozumo, I gathered…
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I am in FULL support of U-sushi. I have never hear of this concept before. After learning that they are associated with Ozumo, I gathered the courage to try it.
I love how customizable it is. I love that they have brown rice (it is done al dente). I love how generously they add your ingredients.
Here are some key U-sushi tips!
1) Making your own sushi means you are responsible if it is bland, too spicy, too crunchy, or just doesn't taste good. So think carefully about your ingredients.
2) Make your own roll and you can make it more filling. I had one fish in my sushi ($7.50), the max number of veggies (3), and added a miso soup and salad ($3). If you get the classic rolls, it might not have as many veggies, therefore; not be as filling. Also brown rice is more filling than white rice because of the fiber.
One star down for my miso soup leaking everywhere even with a short walk back to the office. I know paper lids are more eco-friendly, but it doesn't make sense if they don't work. I also wish they had a chicken or beef option for those who like meat, but cant eat fish.
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Ed U.
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Elite '12
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1917 friends
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2004 reviews
Clearly if there can be a We Be Sushi and now a u-sushi, can a Me-Too Sushi be far behind? I think not, but I guess the intent of u-sushi is…
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Clearly if there can be a We Be Sushi and now a u-sushi, can a Me-Too Sushi be far behind? I think not, but I guess the intent of u-sushi is kinda a me-sushi because they are positioning themselves as the Burger King of the sushi scene. "Hold the pickle. Hold the lettuce. Special orders don't upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way. Have it your way, have it your way. Have it your way at Burger King...I mean u-sushi". But it's more like an assembly line approach here similar to Chipotle without the salsa. You tell the preparer whether you want brown or white rice. Don't dawdle. Just choose. OK, then you need to decide on the seaweed wrap or the soy. Hurry up. Tick-tock, tick-tock.
Now the fun part. You can have one fish in your roll for $7.50 or two for two bucks extra, so I went with a combination of the yellowtail and shrimp. Then you get three vegetables, so I ordered the asparagus, avocado and cucumber since I wanted a color-coordinated roll. To finish it off, I had them squirt spicy mayo in my roll and then top it off with tobiko. It gets all rolled up and sliced into eight pieces (see photo). "Voila!" as the Japanese say. I took it home and devoured it quickly. In hindsight, I find it a tad pricey for the middling quality of the ingredients, but I like the to-go concept enough to consider coming back for another combination. Service is cheery, and hopefully that won't wear out over time. Welcome to me-sushi because it's all about me.
FOOD - 3 stars...pretty middling roll, but I like the concept behind the choices
AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...clean and contemporary
SERVICE - 3.5 stars...chatty as they roll 'em up
TOTAL - 3 stars...not my mama's sushi...have it my way, have it may way at U-Sushi
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Mariela D.
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Elite '12
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798 friends
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570 reviews
It's sort of exhilarating and nerve-wracking to eat here. So many choices. I can't take the pressure! I suggest grabbing a paper menu from…
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It's sort of exhilarating and nerve-wracking to eat here. So many choices. I can't take the pressure!
I suggest grabbing a paper menu from the greeter out front before you walk in, because once you're in line, you won't have time to mull over your choices.
you pick:
- the rice (white/brown)
- wrapping (seaweed/soy)
- fish (one-fish, two-fish, red-fish, blue-fish) - seriously though, one fish is $7.50 and two is $9.50
- veggies (avocado, cucumber, sprouts, carrots, etc.)
- dressing (I like wasabi soy and spicy mayo)
- garnishes (I like tobiko but they have others)
If you want to simplify things, you can pick from a menu of "u-classics" which is their house specialty rolls - although you will still get a choice of sauce and veggies.
You can also choose sides like wakame (seaweed) salad, miso soup, and green tea chocolate chip cookies, which are GOOOOD.
Everything was fresh and the prices aren't bad. I will definitely become a regular here.
They accept credit cards and keep in mind that it's TO GO only.
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Cherylynn N.
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Elite '12
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1665 friends
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791 reviews
You Design. We Roll? FREAKIN' GENIUS CONCEPT. Being a perpetual sushi feen, I was ecstatic when I heard a new sushi spot opened on…
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You Design. We Roll?
FREAKIN' GENIUS CONCEPT.
Being a perpetual sushi feen, I was ecstatic when I heard a new sushi spot opened on Thursday, 1.19.12.
From the owner of the bougie Ozumo, comes U-Sushi where you design your OWN sushi and they roll it for you under the watchful eye of Yo Matsuzaki, Executive Chef, Ozumo Oakland (worked with Iron Chef Morimoto at Nobu). Go traditional or go Americanized; let your imagination run wild!
Showcased in a pristine glass case is an array of fishes, veggies, and sauces. Like a gourmet Subway of Sushi, you pick and choose the following:
*WRAPPER: Seaweed or Soy
*RICE: White or Brown
*FISH ($7.50 for one, $9.50 for two): Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Unagi and Snow Crab.
*VEGGIES (up to 3): Avocado, Cucumber, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Tofu, Spinach, Mushrooms, etc.
*GARNISHES: Tempura flakes, Sesame Seeds, Tobiko (fish eggs), etc
*DRESSINGS: House Spicy Soy Wasabi, Spicy Aioli, Sweet Chili, Peanut, etc.
Can't decide? No problem. They have classic sushi rolls available like the Dragon Roll and the CA Roll.
I designed a Two Fish Combo: Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Avocado, Cucumber, Soy Wasabi, Sesame Seeds w/ Brown Rice & Seaweed Wrapper ($9.50).
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Each sturdy sushi piece had the perfect ratio of filling to brown rice. The spicy tuna had the consistency of a mousse with just the right amount of kick. The salmon was smooth and buttery. The ripen avocado added yet another layer of butteryness while the cucumber a fresh crispness. The sprinkle of sesame seeds topped everything off with a nutty nuance. I wish there was more of the soy wasabi sauce though as the nose tingle was almost non-existent.
(Please note: One roll is like a light meal and not very filling. Two rolls will satisfy your rumbling stomach but at a hefty price tag of $15-$19.)
As if all you FiDiers didn't have enough options, U-Sushi offers yet another fast, gourmet and healthy lunch option in the area. I'm SO jelly! My lunch options in the Civic Center/TL area are McD, Subway or Happy Donuts. Whoop-de-phuckin-do.
U-SUSHI, I'LL ROLL WITH CHA ANYTIME!
OTHER NOTES:
*TAKE-OUT ONLY. There are no tables, counters, or seats.
*Super friendly and eager to please staff.
*Roll takes less than 2 minutes to make.
*Sides ($1-$2.50): Miso Soup, Edamame, Chicken Karaage, Potato Kokkoke, etc
*CC's accepted.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE OWNER:
*Use a thicker paper wrapper. Some of the sauce leaked through the wrapper.
*Use thicker bags. My bag got slightly wet from the rain, fell apart, and everything ended up in the middle of the street.
*Offer a frequent buyer card. I would totally come back here again and again.
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I was so disappointed at Sushiritto's new menu and so I'm happy they have opened up this "subway" concept sushi place within 2 mins from…
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I was so disappointed at Sushiritto's new menu and so I'm happy they have opened up this "subway" concept sushi place within 2 mins from work!
I love how they sell nothing but sushi - no donburi, no curry, no ramen, no teriyaki, no udon, no sashimi....just create your sushi roll with the option to add miso soup + small salad for $3 more.
Their choices are not super unique but they just happened to capture everything I love inside sushi - snow crab (not fake imatation crab), salmon, hamachi, avocado, tamago, tofu and Japanese pickles. The sushi itself might not be too filling but it would be as a mid-day snack.
They have a few drinks - canned sodas, green tea palmer, coconut water. No fountain soda and no tables/bar stools/counter to eat your food. It is 100% to go only.
Consider their first week of opening, their staff is very efficient and friendly.
I was hoping for some grand opening deal but there isn't any and I guess they really don't need it because the line is already out the door!
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Hurrah! Sushi on the go, all right! Walk in, and customize your sushi. 1st is the rice: brown or white? 2nd question: what do you want…
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Hurrah! Sushi on the go, all right!
Walk in, and customize your sushi.
1st is the rice: brown or white?
2nd question: what do you want your sushi wrapped in? Seaweed or soy paper?
next station: the fillings!
one type of fish - $7.50
if you want 2 types of fish, $9.50.
options are: Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon, Spicy Tuna (yum but a little too much mayo), Shrimp Tempura, Unagi (no sauce on it) and Snow Crab (i need to try that next time)
then pick up to 3 veggies.
pick a garnish: tempura flakes, furikake, sesame seeds, tobiko, etc.
dressing (sauces): unagi sauce, spicy aioli, etc...
They have preset rolls like CA, dragon, etc if you can't decide.
They don't skimp on filling. My only issue is the paper... I had spicy tuna and the fish is pre-mixed with mayo and hot sauce. The spicy tuna made my wrapper totally dissolve and it burst through.. Not to mention my bag got wet and broke also
Otherwise everything else was dandy.
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Valeria R.
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Elite '12
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171 friends
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222 reviews
A fun addition to the Financial District lunch scene. Here's how it works: You travel along a series of stations. At the first station you…
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A fun addition to the Financial District lunch scene.
Here's how it works:
You travel along a series of stations. At the first station you select your wrapper (soy or seaweed) and rice (brown or white).
At the next station you choose your fish from among eight basics that include three cooked items for non-raw-eating folks.
At the following station you get to pick up to three "vegetables." They offer 13 items, including things like avocado, jalapenos, cilantro, and spinach.
Next is sauce time. Feeling non-traditional? Ask for sweet chili or peanut sauce.
I somehow missed the garnish section (sesame seeds, tempura flakes, tobiko) and went straight to the fancy cutter that sliced my roll into 8 perfect pieces. The finished roll is about 7 inches long and about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Price: $7.50 for a 1-fish roll (you can get two fish for $9.50 or veggies only for $6).
One roll is plenty unless you're really hungry. In that case, add miso soup plus edamame or salad for $3. If you're REALLY hungry, get 2 rolls, but be warned that you probably won't be able to get through both of them. These rolls are pretty filling.
P.S. No seating...u-sushi is strictly take-out. Find it between the bases of Sutter and Bush on the south side of Market.
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Read the concept before, and it was decided I must try it. U-Sushi concept of "you design, we roll" is similar to an assembly line like…
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Read the concept before, and it was decided I must try it.
U-Sushi concept of "you design, we roll" is similar to an assembly line like subway or chipotle of ordering sushi. There is very minimal wait upon order as it is handed to you as you take it to the cashier to pay.
You are in charge of what type of wrapper, rice, fish, veggies, toppings, and sauce. Definitely pick up a menu beforehand so you don't feel rushed when ordering.
I ordered a typical spicy tuna roll according to their u-classics and a two fish roll to play with their menu a-bit.
Each of their rolls is constructed perfectly so each piece you get has a perfect ratio of rice, fish, and toppings that I found satisfying. Spicy tuna was creamy and had a nice kick to it with each bite. My two fish roll felt dense and more chewy than expected. However, on the other end, my friend's soy wrapper and brown rice roll felt not as compacted and almost fell apart before we could eat it.
Green tea Arnold palmer...was made horribly, because while mine was more watered down and bland, my friend's Green tea Arnold palmer was uniquely weird tasting.
Prices are justified for decent quality fish and the fun factor is definitely there. There is no inside seating as the place is small, but plenty of benches and tables are located nearby near chipotle.
If it a great concept that attracted a lot of looky loos who took pictures and menus to maybe one day swing by. I will come back when I feel adventurous with my sushi.
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I like the concept. My roll - even with a buncha stuff in it, was just sort of....I don't know...bland. Also, the tube of spicy tuna was…
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I like the concept. My roll - even with a buncha stuff in it, was just sort of....I don't know...bland. Also, the tube of spicy tuna was sort of gross. I am not a total hater, and I will go back. I like a lot of things about it - the brown rice, green tea Arnold Palmer, etc. Let's just say, I want to love it more.
If you like this, you'll LOVE Sushirrito.
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Lunch of a Law Firm Receptionist: My lunch period today was one of those warm, sunny days where I wear a huge smile on my face and cackle…
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Lunch of a Law Firm Receptionist:
My lunch period today was one of those warm, sunny days where I wear a huge smile on my face and cackle at the name "INTERCEPTOR III" on the back of one of those little white go-carts that give you parking tickets. I made jokes (to myself) about that name all the way to U-Sushi, the latest installment of custom sushi in the FiDi. (Compare: Bamboo Asia. Bamboo is less authentic--but they have mango!)
Despite my early arrival (it was barely past 12!), there was a line of eager yelpers wrapped around the façade. As I waited, I read a menu and tried to come up with the perfect sushi roll. I found this too difficult, however, and decided to just eyeball it once I came to the counter. I ended up with an unagi roll with avocado, takuwan pickle, gobo, tobiko, and furikake.
The service was efficient and friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. $11.50 for all the following: A sushi roll with one fish, 3 veges, and any sauces/toppings ($7.50), miso soup and sunomono salad combo ($3), and 2 Green Tea Cookies ($1). (This was actually way too much food for a petite woman. I feel sick from overeating right now, haha.)
In anticipation, I laid out my spread in my office's kitchen, where I took a photo for Yelp, wiped off the leaking miso soup, and chuckled at the discovery of "less sodium" soy sauce packets. I couldn't resist biting eagerly into the green tea cookies first, but I was disappointed by the lack of green tea flavor. The cookies tasted of baking soda (giving them their soft, crumbly texture) and chocolate chips. I washed it down with Sencha from Peet's that was far more the thing.
I also ended up picking out the takuwan pickle and gobo from my sushi roll. Usually, I love yellow pickled daikon, but for some reason here it was very bitter. Just as bitter as the gobo. I ended up packing some watery sunomono salad into my empty rolls instead. However, I highly enjoyed the taste of the furikake in my sushi, and the miso soup tasted exactly like what you would expect of miso soup...which is also exactly what I look for in miso soup: Nothing unusual.
I will be back to try their iced yuzu green tea (green tea with lemonade), and for more miso and furikake on my sushi.
Overall: The ingredients are fresh and there are some more authentic options, such as gobo. My favorite to-go japanese food spot in the FiDi is still Ebisu, but when I desire custom sushi, I will frolic on over to U-Sushi.
Tips: There is no point in calling ahead, because you will be made to stand in line to pay anyway. Since U-Sushi just opened, they are trying to establish a seamless organization.
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This idea is brilliant! I love sushi but I do hate waiting, especially when I'm hungry and or short on time. This place is the answer. Skip…
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This idea is brilliant! I love sushi but I do hate waiting, especially when I'm hungry and or short on time. This place is the answer.
Skip all the hassle. Quick & simple: genmai or white rice? seaweed or soy paper? pick your fillings. pick your sauce(s).
They don't skimp on the fillings yay! Love walking out of there with rolls that actually have some weight in it AND its not the rice.
The staff is friendly and quick. I especially love the attitude of the girl with the bright smile and red lipstick (:
Psst, I want a tshirt!
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Jennifer W.
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Elite '12
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553 friends
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830 reviews
I didn't find the fish to be particularly fresh. Each fish you order only comes in three pieces. Some of the sauces just don't make sense to…
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I didn't find the fish to be particularly fresh. Each fish you order only comes in three pieces. Some of the sauces just don't make sense to me. The kewpie and spicy mayo are fine, but the soy and unagi sauces are watery and will dissolve your wrapper in an instant. Some of the combinations people were making didn't make sense to me either. Also, I imagined the rolls to be rolled with rice on the outside so that the garnishes were the coating, but that was a hopeful assumption. The wasabi and ginger were good. The green tea chocolate chip cookies were just plain nasty. It was powdery, crumbly, bitter, chalky, and stiff. The robo cutter was the most impressive part of this place. What an amazing machine.
The assembly line fell out of the style and we have Chipotle to bring it back to customizable popularity. I like the idea of changing up the fast-food ordering system and u-sushi is another forward-minded business that propels this trend. So far we've seen The Sentinel hold a steady lunch line for years, but disrupted by Sushiritto and The Melt. So beware that the lunch crowd is now on the scene here at u-sushi. Simply said: the service is fast, but the line is long. There is speed potential, but give it some time for the hype to pass.
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Came here at 11:30 a.m. and the line was out the door. Their menu is simple and the price is moderate. For one fish, it's $7.50 and two fish…
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Came here at 11:30 a.m. and the line was out the door. Their menu is simple and the price is moderate. For one fish, it's $7.50 and two fish is $9.50. I like their concept of U-Sushi as you can customize your own roll.
Here's what I ordered:
Seaweed wrapper
Brown Rice
Yellowtail (Hamachi)
Spinach
Jalapeno
Tofu Abur Age (Fried tofu strips)
Spicy Mayo
I also bought the green tea cookies, which came packaged in two. However, I just noticed on their menu that it's supposed to come in three. I wasn't impressed by their cookie, which the girl at the cash register claimed to be really good. They were just "ok".
Overall, my experience at U-Sushi was mediocre. The fish wasn't super fresh. The brown rice was okay. The portion was good (for me); I was full from the one roll.
FOOD - 3 stars...mediocre, but I like the concept behind the choices; -1 star for the false advertisement on the green tea cookies
AMBIANCE - 3 stars...clean and contemporary
SERVICE - 3 stars...friendly
TOTAL - 2.5 stars (put 3 stars since there are no half stars).
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Stella C.
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Elite '12
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255 friends
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623 reviews
A build-your-own-sushi-roll ? LOVE the concept! My coworkers and I have been waiting for this place to open for awhile, we look at it every…
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A build-your-own-sushi-roll ? LOVE the concept!
My coworkers and I have been waiting for this place to open for awhile, we look at it every day and we were so happy to see they built it so fast. The night before it opened, I saw people munching outside of the restaurant so I stopped to ask when it would open. They told me it would open promptly at 11:30am the following day so at 11:15am on the official opening day, I gathered the group and headed downstairs to grab some sushi! It was really busy and even after a week, I see the line out the door. Sometimes, I have to take the other door out of our building to get around the people in line. The buzz is definitely there!
First you pick the rice & wrapper, then you keep moving and pick the fish (one fish: $7.50, two fish: $9.50), then you pick the veggies/toppings (up to 3), then you pick the garnish, then you pick the sauce, then they pop it into the robochop and you're off to chomp! I chose seaweed, white rice, spicy tuna and snow crab, avocado, green onion, and cucumber, and spicy mayo. The staff was fast, friendly and efficient - I got through the line really fast.
This place is innovative and to my knowledge, unprecedented. It has so much potential and I'm so excited to have it close by. I do wish that they offered more choices for the veggie/toppings. And we all agreed that it was fine for a light lunch, but we got hungry shortly thereafter. We thought it would be the same size as the sushirrito rolls. Maybe we'll need to ask for them to make ours more plump? Sorry, we're hungry hippos!
Definitely get the cookie!
I'll be back to try it again.
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Wow....Subway Sushi?!?! Or Chipotle Sushi??!? I love the concept of U-Sushi. You can customize your own sushi! Came here at 1:30pm and…
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Wow....Subway Sushi?!?! Or Chipotle Sushi??!? I love the concept of U-Sushi. You can customize your own sushi!
Came here at 1:30pm and the place was empty. The menu was simple and noting complicated. Basically you just choose the wrapper, rice, fish, veggies and sauce.
The price is decent too. $7.50 for one fish and $9.50 for two fish.
Here of what I got:
Seaweed wrapper
Brown Rice
Salmon and Hamachi
Tamago (egg)
Spinach
Avocado
Tobiko (fish egg)
Spicy Mayo
and I also got the green tea cookies ($1,00).
The fish and the ingredients were all very fresh. The brown rice was ok but the rice was lacking in any flavor. The portion of the sushi was good and very filling. I couldn't even finish my rolls. The cookies are good too!
