By Ms. Taste
Let’s admit it, sushi train is not cheap.
You don’t get the chance to truly go nuts without having to sign for a three figure bill at the end of the night. So when we heard about Sushi Choo’s recession busting $20 all you can eat dinner, we just had to book ourselves in.
Red cage lanterns are a highlight
I am a big fan of the interior design at the Ivy complex. I love all the whimsical details the clever guys over at Hecker Phelan & Guthrie have put into each space. And at Sushi Choo, it is the low hanging lanterns and Astro Boy figurines. The quirkiness takes me be back to the excitement and fanfare of Harajuku.
Sushi Choo's adorable fit-out
All you can eat sushi for $20 - who wouldn't say yes!
Mr. Taste and I are pleased with the selection we are presented on the sushi train – salmon, prawn, kingfish and tuna nigiri; prawn tempura; chicken katsu; salmon avocado, tuna avocado, chicken avocado and california rolls; edamame and seaweed salad.
Prawn Nigiri
The sushi is surprisingly fresh. And we can see why – there are three chefs on deck, skillfully serving up as many new plates as there are ones being depleted.
Tuna Nigiri
While the more exotic scallop, eel or crab varieties are nowhere to be found, we didn’t really expect them to be there. I was disappointed with the absence of sashimi plates though. I guess a few of the other diners felt the same as I spotted the waitstaff clearing several plates of uneaten rice balls.
Chicken Katsu and Avocado Roll
If you love sushi and want a big fix without worrying about the bill, then Sushi Choo comes highly recommended. However, be warned that the selection is not as wide and varying as most other sushi trains. It is fantastic value considering Mr. Taste and I paid $40 for 35 plates!
Note: Sushi Choo’s all-you-can-eat special is available between 6-8pm from Tuesdays through to Fridays.
Sushi Choo
The Ivy
320 George Street
Sydney City
# 02 9240 3000
www.merivale.com/ivy/sushichoo
Open 12-3pm and 6-10pm Tuesdays through to Fridays.
