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| - Bless Groupon for leading us to an unexpected find in Maryvale: Mexican sushi and a sizable, comfortable, and unusual venue to dine in. Big comfortable booths line the perimeter, semi-encircling numerous tables stationed on the stained concrete floor. The place is awash in a very oriental color scheme of deep red and black, while numerous flat screens broadcast futbol visible throughout.
Tucked away (I seem to go to a lot of places that are "tucked away") in a small 1/3 empty shopping plaza located on NW corner of 43rd Ave & W. Indian School, once you figure out it's in the plaza, the building housing Señor Sushi sit's behind/ just to the north of the O'Reilly Auto Parts that faces Indian School Road. There's a lit sign on the building that apparently wasn't there early this year, and I'll grant that with the front windows and door covered up with only a lit "Open" sign exposed, it is a bit reminiscent of an old time "adult" bookstore - except I don't recall seeing any of them with their windows and doors covered with huge color photos of sushi rolls.
They were doing a surprising amount of business for a Monday night but it's a good sized place and they were not crowded and we were seated immediately. Our server greeted us nearly immediately, was most helpful, and maintained a smile throughout our interactions. She took our beverage order right away, and brought those to us in short order. I regret not being able to compliment her by name, as she was friendly, courteous and helpful, and in English, which I don't think was necessary for most of the other patrons, but was appreciated by us.
We ordered a very un-Mex-un-Japanese appetizer of "boneless terriyaki chicken wings served on a bed of fries". The chicken bites were good, and the fries tasty enough, but it did make for a heavy start. Norm ordered the Rainbow Roll ($11.95) and I the Melina ($10.95), consisting of Shrimp, Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Crab Meat, cucumber, Chihuahuah and Cream Cheese (deep fried), Poor doggie, but very good, and huge. I've never seen a serving of sushi of that size, and I thought the Melina was excellent, and loved the flavors. The Rainbow roll of Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Señor Sauce & Orange Sauce, I thought very good as well, though didn't detect the orange or spicy which I may have missed on the side. We were unable to finish and had a small amount leftover to take home.
The full price of our generous meal for two without the coupon would have been $35 (+tip). I don't do sushi often but recall spending way more in a very informal place in DC more than 15 years ago - and leaving hungry. We did not leave Señor hungry tonight.
In other news, the stained concrete-floored dining area appeared clean. The large, black-ceilinged interior I thought had a night-clubbish feel to it. Numerous families were dining and while I was surprised at the number of small children (burgers available on the menu if the kids aren't into rice & rolls, but not running loose and not obtrusive but for a shriek or two. The men's room was clean and stocked with all necessities including TP, disposable seat covers, hand soap, paper towels, and working hand dryers.
If you're looking for "genuine Japanese style sushi" - go somewhere that claims to serve it. In my limited sushi experience, you'll pay a lot more for a lot less. "Genuine" is great, but don't let that stop you from appreciating a different take on the subject,
I think Norm R will agree our food was very good, the serving sizes downright shockingly generous, and our server could not have been friendlier or more helpful.
Your experience may vary, but as for me, I shall return.
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