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| - I can't lie; I'm just not a fan of take-out sushi joints. The quality of sushi in general is just a lot different on the east coast from the west coast, which just makes the whole ordeal even more touch-and-go. But there's something different about this particular Sushi Shop, at least.
Nestled in the side of a Cafe Depot, it seems almost superfluous, with a giant (I mean, really, really big) vent air conditioner drying out the air and smothering the atmosphere with a continuous hum. Maybe it's to keep the rice formable?
As with many other Sushi Shops, I'm sure, their menu is broken down into either individual orders (my west-coast senses shout at such pricing!) and combo sets (where deals are had and lunch is eaten.) But you can fresh-order combos, and perhaps that's where my feelings go from suspicion to enjoyment.
The staff, if nothing else, seem to really focus on making the sushi. Each set shows attention in labor, precisely packed with individual "tray soy sauce" containers. You can pretty much eat from the bag without any of the usual "where do I dip" hassle. Flavours are well done and many of the specialty rolls actually taste like there is a reason why they cost so much. (Sushi Shop should not be confused with cheap - a set is in the $10 neighbourhood, but you're probably not going to survive on trying to order something much cheaper than that.)
In this wild-east frontier of sushi, experienced sushi connoisseurs can more or less tell if they should return after a single visit. Usually it's due to a bland flavour here, a missing menu option there...well, I can tell we'll return. Maybe that says it all.
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