Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Eat FoodSushi Train, downtown Auckland
There definitely isn't a shortage of Japanese eateries in Auckland. It's great! They do vary in quality, so ask around for people's recommendations. Sushi Train is a place opened in the Sebel Hotel building not too long ago, and they are definitely worth a visit. Not a large place, but given what you're eating, it's not really designed for people to linger. As the name suggests, a sushi train runs in a rectangle, around which patrons are seated. The sushi chefs are in the middle, preparing all the exquisite, delicate parcels that, very quickly, are parading in front of you in colour-dishes. Each colour dish indicates how much that plate will cost. So you can eat as much as you like or as little as you like. It's a well priced place, thoroughly recommend it for those times when you just want a light bite of sorts but not sure where to go... I love it! There isn't just your average St Pierre salmon and avocado here (tasty but boring) - they've got hot items as well like kaarage chicken, and some really interesting things like 'volcano sushi' and scallop sashimi. I thought I'd eaten a fair variation of sashimi till I got here - scallops eaten raw was a novel experience. They were good - but me being me I think I prefer them panfried with a little garlic-infused olive oil.
Anyway, this place is one to check out if you're into Japanese food - the quick kind, not the intricate meals. They do take out too - same pricing system, just wander up to the train, transfer your picks into the provided boxes, then they'll just ring it up at the counter. Sushi Train also does a range of udon and ramen noodle dishes that can be ordered from the friendly staff. Nothing like hearing all the staff call out a welcome in Japanese as soon as you set foot inside! (And calling out thank you when you leave as well - guaranteed smile).
Where can you find Sushi Train? 85 - 89 Customs St West, downtown Auckland. Ph 09 358 3434.
# posted by City Girl @ 10:35 pm 
