A dry cleaner, convenience store and sushi bar all-in-one? Yep, this is it. If there's a way to do this right, JC Mart is a shining example.
When I came with my partner, the condo above was having a fire. No worries though, I was still waved in for business. We decided to sit down at the sushi bar, the only place where you can sit, and we ordered a few rolls and some nigiri à la carte.
The sushi maker really seemed to take pride in his work -- it's hard not to notice since he's making it two feet in front of us. The sushi comes quick and it comes fresh. The salmon was smooth and the tuna had just the right firmness. At this price point, I'm used to gritty, just-thawed textures in my fish. The sushi rice was packed tightly enough that the pieces held their form during excursions of soy sauce dipping and wasabi spreading. Rolls were tasty, sauced properly and very satisfying.
But in the end, the cramped bar and bustling convenience store (and watching sushi master) made the entire experience slightly awkward. Definitely ordering takeout in the future. But if food is what we're judging, JC Mart Sushi (& Cleaners) comes out on top.