[TOKYO] Conveyor Belt Sushi (my first time)
Dear Food Diary:
Stalkerboy’s coworkers came to town and since we didn’t know how comfortable everyone was sushi wise, the nearby conveyor belt sushi seemed perfect.
I’ve never been to one and found myself rather excited. Plates upon plates of raw fish and other goodies going round and round. There was also a screen to order a la carte. From unique choices to more familiar bites like tuna and salmon.
To my surprise, there was a screen to order a la carte, which we all did. The prices went from about $1.20 to $6. The orders come in duos or more. Very affordable.
A few more unusual offerings (at least to me)…
Spear Squid Figure was very chewy and squishy. It was too much for one mouth full.
Sea Tangle with Herring Roe looked really interesting, hundreds of little clear eggs glued to each other. I was excited but one bite and a sour face later, I realized the salty, oily and vinegar combo was just not my thing. Too fishy for my taste. I couldn’t finish it.
Squid and Uni. Separately, they are my favorites, but I’ve never had it all in one nigiri. And it was quite sweet, literally.
Ark Shell aka ark clam has a nice sweet snap to it. I’m a big fan of clam’s unique texture and this was great.
I think this was Albacore but I’m not sure. I remember it being very fatty with a faint petroleum after taste. I would skip it next time.
Pregnant with a Tuna. We were intrigued but when it finally arrived… I guess it was lost in translation? Not sure how this is pregnant? It was just tuna.
Then the more familiar things came on the belt…
We repeated the Broiled Salmon, it’s a perfect combo with mayo. Moist and creamy.
Self serve tea and a tower of plates later, I was ready for dessert.
Warabimochi is one of my favorite desserts. Though the version here really wasn’t worth writing about, the jelly and mochi’s chewy consistency still aided my sweet tooth. Sweet syrup and a nutty soybean flour dust.
Overall, it was a fun meal. Though not amazing, it was definitely a memorable first time. Inexpensive option and the quality was still above a regular sushi joint in NYC. This is on my cheap eats Tokyo list.
According to StalkerBoy this was better than the other conveyor belt sushi spots he’s been to for lunch.
My first Conveyor Belt Sushi experience in Tokyo
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The tuna might make you pregnant! 😉
omg, that sounds freaky… then StalkerBoy is pregnant!!! I must tell him the news =P