Tucked away in a little corner of Grenfell St and Gawler Place this tiny Japanese sushi bar with…read morewooden slat walls, wooden benches and full of Japanese paper lanterns and kites is a delightful little escape from the hustle and bustle outside. I have done many an "I'm not so sure," walk by of this place as it is normally fairly quiet. I now realise that is because it is too tiny to have massive crowds sit inside and most people get take away instead. Only doing sushi rolls and a couple of pre-packed cold rolls and sushi packs you wouldn't think this place was anything different. So what makes this place a little more extraordinary than your standard sushi bar? - The sushi is so fresh it is made in front of you behind the counter - They put lettuce in the sushi to give it a wonderful crunch and crispness - They barely speak a word of English - They cut the sushi rolls up for you if you ask - The fish is fresh and wonderfully tasty And my favourite? If you order in they will serve the sushi rolls to you on little wooden board - bless! Bonus points: The sushi is only $2.50 to $2.70 for a roll and you can grab as much soy and wasabi as you like for free!

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Firstly, if you're coming for lunch, get on board the train at 1pm, because at 12pm you just will…read morenot get a seat. Secondly, when you sit down, try not to embarrass yourself by picking up the plastic display soup, wave down a waitress and she'll get you the real thing. And thirdly If you can't use chopsticks, please don't pretend that you can. Ask for a fork. Sushi Train is my favourite, I wish I was there right now, I wish I had a team of Sushi Train chefs in my kitchen making me delicious Sashimi. If you haven't been before well, the name is pretty self explanatory. Everyone sits around a big square table with a chef conveniently placed in the middle plating up sushi and putting it on the moving conveyor belt. This system calls for quick decisions though because once its come you have about 5 seconds to decide whether you want it or not. Prices are listed by the colour of the plate, I think the cheapest is $3.50. There is a separate menu for other stirfry dishes if you prefer, these are pretty good too.

I can't believe how busy this place is. I used to think that it was just a Friday lunch thing but…read morehaving gone there subsequently at other odd hours, I realise this is just the way it always is. It has been newly refurbed with interesting wall features such as the orange flowered screens that go up the wall and over the ceiling. You know a place is busy when there is a pack of chefs working just preparing the sushi, let alone how many they have out the back in the kitchen. Most Fridays there is a queue that trails out the door just to get a place to sit. Because of this, they have developed a raffle ticket system just to cope. Many will wait to get the booths which are certainly a better dining experience than being squeezed in like a sardine elbow to elbow with your neighbour; but even this can be fun. The sushi is certainly good. I used to get alarmed to see the plates of sushi piled up that weren't on the train, however, you soon realise that it gets turned over quickly enough. This sushi bar always has lots of different specials so you never get bored. One of my favourites here is the soft shelled crab rolls which are crunchy and tasty at the same time. I also got take away for the first time the other day. It is well set up for this in a self serve sort of way. The trays, tongs condiments, chopsticks and elastic bands are all on hand for you to select what you want from the train. I would thoroughly recommend this sushi bar but a good tip is to get your ticket early and then go and sit down outside and relax.

Sensational sushi!…read more Sushi Bar Genki is reminiscent of sushi bars in Japan with accompanying cries of "welcome" and "thank you" entering and leaving -in Japanese if course! A very comprehensive menu of sushi roll, nigiri, gunkan (yet to try), hand roll, sashimi, tapas and a la carte udon noodles. Asahi beer, sakes, plum wine & hot & cold green tea complete the full Japanese experience. Every plate tried was exceptionally fresh and the service was immediate, friendly and professional. Delightful staff guide us through the iPad ordering system and service is speedy. We are also encouraged to try freshly prepared plates from the train by our chef - a fantastic spicy tuna semi roll & the even tastier seafood deluxe jumbo roll. A perfect combination of train and bar experience with booths or tables for 2 if your personal space is feeling fragile. Oh yeah - sushi heaven!

Without my parents excitement at the novelty of moving sushi wooshing by our booth as we were…read moreeating, or the fact they could order whatever they wanted to eat from the iPad at our table, this place would have initially seemed like any other sushi train in Adelaide to me. You can spend hours being distracted by the iPads on the table or the seemingly family holiday photos of trips throughout Japan on the TV screens. However, it was the food that made it quickly evident why this place has deserved the 5 stars it has been receiving. I am a simple sushi slider and consistency of quality and freshness of fish is the key to a sea-mingly good meal. So here are my top picks: - Arrive between 3-6pm to start with a $5 pint of Asahi and snacks (lotus root crisps and endamame) special. - Start with an $8 plate of kingfish, tuna and salmon sashimi (chunky, tender and shiny raw fish shows signs of great quality and fresh seafood) - Salmon, kingfish and scallop ngiri should be next to add some rice to your palette - Finish up with the double zinger, super spicy hot salmon rolls (that's definitely not what they are called) but you will remember that they say they are super spicy and that without wasabi it's only a little kick to the mouth.

I thought I'd have something different (not Sushi) and well, disappointed would be the word for it…read more Cherry Blossom have now started doing Bento Boxes and more. I tried a Teriyaki Chicken Bento, it was inexpensive (under $10) BUT needed to be. The menu shows a portion of steamed rice, Juicy meat and some salad all looking very nice (in the picture) well yes the rice was there and fine (HARD to get rice wrong) The Teriyaki chicken was pretty much the same as what they use to fill the sushi rolls (small bits in LOTS of sauce.. Then.. the (laughs) salad, a couple of slices of cucumber and a scattering of edamame (soya bean pods) For me I'll not be doing that there again.

This place is fine, nothing special ($2.5 to $2.9 per roll, also a selection of Bento and sushi…read morecombination boxes); the best strategy is to select the sushi, pay and run to a nearby bench or Hindmarsh Square and enjoy the food while people watching. Some rolls are heavy on the mayo or other gooey sauces (thinking of you, smoked salmon). But the vegetarian is quite tasty. The food hits the spot, lower your expectations and you will have a decent lunch at a decent price.

Everything here is 5 star worthy except the speed of service…read more The staff themselves are absolutely amazing and so helpful and friendly, the only thing letting the place down was how long everything took to come out. This wasn't such a big deal for us as we had a good group of friends sipping away at our wine which was only at a $10 corkage, so the time was well spent catching up. Food was the best Japanese I have had outside of Japan and would highly recommend to anyone who has been and knows what to expect. Will come back here for sure, just make sure you expect to wait a little bit longer for the food to come out as it must be made fresh to order which is a good thing :-)

This place is *the* izakaya place to be in Adelaide. The atmosphere is intimate and cosy, with…read morebar seating and tables inside, and a small beer garden out the back for warmer months. There is a great selection of Japanese beer, sake, and also shochu and Japanese whiskey to choose from. The highlight is the food, plenty of traditional Japanese fare in small tapas sized serves that lets you order a number of selections from the menu without overeating Yas, the owner is very friendly - towards the very end of the night, depending on the clientele present, you may get to hear a sample of the Japanese heavy metal music that he loves! I highly recommended you check it out, I doubt you would be disappointed.

This place is okay if you're on the lookout for a cheap quick feed. I'm a big fan of Japanese food,…read moreand I'd have to say out of all the places I've tried, this one isn't the best. Although, for prices it's okay. I came here with a friend and she ordered a dish which looked like drunken noodles, or kway tiauw. It was okay, a bit bland, but the portion size was humungous - she was happy. So was I, because it meant that I got to steal some too. I had prawn dumplings. They were quite nice actually, tasty and filling. A bit stingy on the dipping sauce, however. But anyway, overall it wasn't too bad and the staff were friendly too.

Suzuki is quite a nice sushi place, owned by a man affectionately known amongst my compatriots as…read moreSushi Lee. It is situated in China Town, at the end towards Gouger St, near the Kuo Chi Oriental Supermarket. Lee is a great fellow and will generally be willing to share a yarn or a joke with customers. The sushi is quite good, although by no means spectacular, and a number of other Japanese dishes are also on offer. Prices are cheap and the atmosphere is welcoming. On offer are also some kind of Japanese shashlik thing that they cook on a bbq out the front. Looks kinda cool and also tastes great.

Poké. before we get into a restaurant telling me what to do, just to clarify Poké is pronounced Poh…read more-Kay, and I've discovered it's a name for a Hawaiian food bowl with all sorts of treats to snack on. These guys have cracked on with a great alternative to the usual easy quick lunches available and kept it healthy and interesting. I dropped in on the very first day, so unsurprisingly it was busy. but even on the first day the awesome crew at Poké me knocked out the line in 20 minutes. my friends just visited today and said even after three business days only they got through much quicker. The lineup gave me time to consider what I was gonna buy. I've seen fancy Insta pics of amazing tuna so I honed in on the tuna. I think if they'd run out of tuna i' d have had a heart attack. but alas, they had the tuna. you get options of base: green tea soba noodles, pink rice or greens. I got greens. then you get the choice of some uber pimp salad choices like kimchi, julienne beetroot, cucumber, smashed avo, edamame beans, and plenty more. then when you get your choice of tuna, salmon, chicken or tofu you get to choose a sauce and sprinkles of spice. All worth it and all totally filling :-) they don't do cash so bring your card. drink choices are epic - I personally can't go past the UTonic. You want....UTonic. so tasty. Get in and grab a feed. I don't think you'll regret it!

Didn't had change, really weird. I personally never ate raw broccoli but they serve it raw. In all…read moremy bowl was okay but I would go somewhere else next time.

I've picked up some sushi from here before, nothing to write home about…read more. The selection is fairly decent, but the rice can be a bit dry and the seafood a bit squiffy, especially towards the end of the day. There is a small out door seating area on the street out the front.

Good location for city workers after a healthy bite for lunch…read more Sushi Crane isn't bad, but I agree with Andrew, the rice in the can be on the dry side, which kind of messes up the whole texture of the sushi roll for me.

This is my number #1 place for lunch, I usually come here 2 times a week. Their marinated chicken…read morefillets are utterly amazing, I cannot get enough them and the sauce, oh the sauce!!! I have been eating every single week for 3+ years and wont stop anytime soon.

Amongst the hustle and bustle of the Central Market arcade lies an unassuming Korean food stall:…read moreSun Mi's Sushi! They have never failed to serve me delicious Korean food and drinks. The service is also great and efficient. Located adjacent to the Yoghurt Shop, Sun Mi's has a range of hot food and sushi choices you can pick and choose from in the displays, or order main meals from the menu on the wall. I always get the Bulgogi from the menu, with a side of green vegetable pancakes from the hot food counter. These savoury pancakes are vegetarian, tasty, and go well as a side. There are also delicious chicken wings - my boyfriend's favourite choice from the hot food counter. The Bulgogi just comes with steamed rice, so simple yet so yummy! A range of sushi is also available but I have never tried any so I can't comment on the taste, as I come for the hot food! The seating is a bit of a hassle for me though. You sit at the counter, on bar stools. There are only about 8 stools so you can imagine what it's like over lunch time. Well, takeaway is available, and I see a lot of people just stopping by for sushi or vegie pancakes. Also, the prices are very affordable considering Korean food is sometimes a bit on the higher pricing end. Another plus!

I have a soft spot for this particular Cherry Blossom. This…read morewas where my sushi virginity was torn away and thrown into a strong northern wind. From the moment I polished off my first teriyaki chicken sushi roll from here, there was no turning back. And since I have returned many times to enjoy their sushi. It is always cold and fresh and delicious. Nice and dense and the seaweed breaks correctly when you bite it, it isn't all chewy and stringy. Their sushi is some of the best in Adelaide in my opinion. Always a solid choice for lunch.

13/1/2012 Photos Nothing like some terikyaki chicken sushi…read moreright before gulping down some sweet Calpico Soda! Ok, today's Friday, and I had just finished my gym workout, and suddenly had cravings for sushi this afternoon. You know what I'm talking about...that post-workout craving that only sushi can eliminate. This is an on-and-off spot. It does get quite empty for a little while, and then all of a sudden, half a dozen people are lining up. (Plus it would be the only thing I could stuff my face with and still have room for more yelping afterwards.) And guess what? It was a PERFECT "starters" food. I've never been happier buying only two pieces of sushi. Cherry Blossom Sushi was selected merely on convenience and the fact that I didn't have to walk very far upon entering Rundle Mall. I just browsed their website, and it looks very simple and ordinary. I don't get why they chose green font against a green background, doesn't help me at all. In this case, their website took one star off for me). I didn't have to wait long before two of the servers greeted me, so no problems there. The store had no line whatsoever upon arriving. This is a first no-liner for a sushi bar. Anyway - from this point forward, my experience was less than amazing. My order (only 2 rolls) was already made and ready to be picked up from the window counter, and wrapped up pretty quickly. They included the necessary bits like soy sauce, wasabi, and teriyaki sauce...but you have to grab the napkins and chopsticks off the top of their counter. The sushi was cold as, but tasty nonetheless - and big ups for choosing a delicious Japanese/Indonesian drink for me...not the usual drink I get. (I felt trying a new drink.) Overall, I got what I needed and moved on quickly to the next spot, as there's no time to waste!