I'm not a connisseur of sushi. My underdeveloped palate doesn't distinguish between high and low quality nigiri or maki. So I usually opt for the inexpensive and there is no better place for that than Marinepolis Sushi Land (multiple locations in the Portland and Seattle areas). The plates (color coded for $1, $1.50, $2, $3) pass by on a conveyor in front of you. You can examine them through the clear plastic as you contemplate if it is something you're willing to try. My favorites are the cooked, rolled sushi with yam or shrimp. But I'm willing to try others, although I can pass on ones with avacado. There is always a variety of choices so you never have to go hungry. The place is perfect for first-time sushi eaters since the price is right if you don't like one. Wait and choose another from the conveyor. Don't be surprised if there is a wait - the restaurants are very popular. Smaller groups sit at the counter while larger groups can gather in booths on the side. The wait staff stays out of the way and lets you enjoy your selections. The sushi chefs will occassionally ask if you want something special not on the conveyor. They always seem happy to satisfy. For the very timid (or kids) they even have some sushi without any fish. One option is sliced vienna sausages on rice, held together with a seaweed band!
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Sushi Land - Portland, OR
I'm not a connisseur of sushi. My underdeveloped palate doesn't distinguish between high and low quality nigiri or maki. So I usually opt for the inexpensive and there is no better place for that than Marinepolis Sushi Land (multiple locations in the Portland and Seattle areas). The plates (color coded for $1, $1.50, $2, $3) pass by on a conveyor in front of you. You can examine them through the clear plastic as you contemplate if it is something you're willing to try. My favorites are the cooked, rolled sushi with yam or shrimp. But I'm willing to try others, although I can pass on ones with avacado. There is always a variety of choices so you never have to go hungry. The place is perfect for first-time sushi eaters since the price is right if you don't like one. Wait and choose another from the conveyor. Don't be surprised if there is a wait - the restaurants are very popular. Smaller groups sit at the counter while larger groups can gather in booths on the side. The wait staff stays out of the way and lets you enjoy your selections. The sushi chefs will occassionally ask if you want something special not on the conveyor. They always seem happy to satisfy. For the very timid (or kids) they even have some sushi without any fish. One option is sliced vienna sausages on rice, held together with a seaweed band!
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Guess I'm timid - that last thing you mentioned sounds good!
I'd like to try this place out! Any in Chicagoland?
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