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CJ Lunch Box

3.8 (67 reviews)
InexpensiveSushi Bars
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Three boxes for $20. Enough for two people for a light lunch!
Cin C.

I literally stopped because of the long line of hungry people picking up boxes and shoving money at the cashier. The concept is simple. You pick up boxes of prepared sushi, gyoza, and seaweed salad from the open cabinet. There are cold drinks in the fridge or you can scoop up some miso soup as you wait in line. You pay (~$5 for a maki, ~8 for sushi) the cashier by the door and walk out with a good lunch in hand. The maki itself is heavy on the rice but there is enough of fish and avocado to make it delicious. The rice is soft and well seasoned, so it makes for a filling meal. Good option for a simple weekday lunch on the run!

yam tempura roll and salmon roll
Bev K.

A decent, no frills sushi joint in the Entertainment District. I wouldn't say it's super cheap nor super delicious but it sure hits the spot. Lunch rush is no joke but the line moves fast. A few seats but it's more of a grab-and-go establishment. 2 boxes of sushi for $9.50. Not bad, not bad.

Volcano roll
Vincent H.

CJ Lunch Box is a very cheap takeout sushi place that's open for lunches only. You won't find cheaper sushi anywhere else. The rolls themselves are fine. They're not too special, but they are also not bad at all. They're a step up from grocery store sushi and prepared to order (if you order at the counter or through the Ritual app). Miso soup is complimentary, just self serve and drink to your heart's content! My typical lunches at CJ lunch box are either two regular rolls or a volcano roll. Both options fill me up, but extra compliments to the volcano roll. It's so stuffed with flavours (and bonus yam tempura fries) that you'd forget you're at a budget sushi place. They get super super busy during lunch hours, with long lineups forming easily. It might take 10-15 minutes of waiting, so if you don't have that much time or are just lazy you should order through the Ritual app and come for pickup a bit later to skip the line.

Emily X.

I got a free lunch using Ritual app. I like it here because it is close to Scotiabank theatre. The sushi is just OK quality, not over the top, but worth the price. This place is good and cheap for fast food sushi. The place is small. I ordered spicy salmon sushi which I really like. The veggie dumplings are not bad. I would probably eat here for quick bite before going to movie on Tuesday. Recommend: Veggie dumplings (it has sweet potato fries), spicy salmon sushi Not Recommend: Udon

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Jonny M.

There's something to be said about having the option to eat somewhere decent without breaking the bank account. Ju took me to one of her favourite quick, cheap sushi takeout joints. Although, we ended up sitting outside on their little patio which I thought was great! Perfect downtown people watching spot. - Spicy red tuna and half shrimp/half avocado ($5.00 each) - I don't think you could get sushi any cheaper. Don't expect the best sushi but these will do if you're hungry and want something to fill you up. I tried one of the spicy red tuna rolls and it was decent. That about sums it up perfectly. Great value for the price. I'd eat this over anything you'd get at a grocery store. Solid grab and go spot for a quick and easy meal.

California roll, Salmon roll and Miso soup
Johnny N.

Pros: - Great value. Lots of for the price - Fast service - Friendly staff - Free miso soup! Cons: - None Conclusion: This is a great spot for a quick and cheap lunch. Most rolls and mains are between $4-$5 dollars. Nothing in particular is outstanding but with a deal this good, you can't really go wrong. I would recommend CJ's

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Best place to grab sushi during your lunch break. Quick service, cheap prices, good quality sushi .. what more could you ask for?

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