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| - I got to try out Chai's Pittsburgh Fusion counter while at a food tasting event for Yelp at the airport. I sampled two types of sushi rolls- California roll and a (tuna?) roll. I also got to sample a side of seaweed salad.
First- the sushi. It was standard sushi - the rice was perfectly cooked, and both rolls tasted very fresh. I could pick out all of the ingredients and they were rolled pretty well & held their shape.
The seaweed salad was wonderful. I have tried this dish at many different places - cheap Chinese takeout, higher end restaurants, and buffets. Some are good and some are just awful. The one at Chai's was exceptional - it's a very standard seaweed salad but I can't deny that it was very fresh and flavorful, perfect consistency, and visually appealing. It was my favorite part of the meal.
One downside is they didn't give me chopsticks and I didn't even realize until I found a seat down the hall in the food court area. It was pretty hard to eat seaweed salad without chopsticks but I managed. The other downside is I didn't see any fancier types of sushi. Even if they just make one special roll of the day/week that is a bit elevated with sauces, roe, or different combinations of flavors, I think it would make this counter more interesting and draw people in, especially because it's kind of at the end of the row of food options and at a slight disadvantage.
All-in-all, I enjoyed my experience. If I wasn't already getting full from all of the tasting, I would have tried their hot foods because they all looked so delicious. Also I must add that the establishment was spotlessly clean - from counter to floor!
Chai's can offer you simple, fresh, and tasty Chinese hot dishes & sushi items while waiting for your flight. Check them out!
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