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    Great Wave Sushi

    4.8 (28 reviews)
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    Dogs allowed

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    Maine bluefins sashimi
    Jamie A.

    Yummy! Absolutely scrumptious and made my dinner dreams tonight come true~ met the staff and the owner of the food truck today~ they gave us great description of their fish and what to expect~ the bluefin sashimi special was worth the price. This was all pricy~ but worth the chase~ the lobster on crispy rice special today was phenomenal. Maine and lobsters, can't go wrong because it's all been fresh tasting~ sushi burrito is a bit dry so have your sauce on hand between bites~ Today's stop of the food truck was Belleflower brewery and it wasn't far. Make sure to check out the instagram page before heading over to whenever they have listed on Yelp. The Yelp listed area was just a street down from the actual stop they took today at Belleflower, so it wasn't too bad to chase down. It was clean cute, and chill~

    Sushi burger
    Cindy Y.

    Great to have this food option at local breweries, and the chef Alex Herzog come a long ways from the small food cart inside of Austin Street. A creative spin on sushi with items like the Sushi Burger (Spicy Tuna * Mixed Crab * Avocado * Fried Rice Buns * Wasabi Mayo drizzle * Jalapeños), Poke Nachos (Seasoned Poké Tuna * Wonton Chips * Sweet Onions * Scallions * Jalapeño Lime Aioli), and the Sushi Tower (California Crab * Spicy Tuna * Avocado * Tempura Crunchies * Spicy Mayo * Eel Sauce) keeps it interesting, and keeping the menu small means he can perfect his craft and keep people happy with the menu items they've come to expect. I had the sushi burger for the first time for its novelty, but it is challenging to eat, and the rice "buns" overpower the sushi fillings. I've had the sushi nachos and sushi tower previously and these were more to my liking and certainly easier to eat! Definitely a 5 star experience in the past. Will come back and order my old favs.

    Sushi burrito!!!!
    Joy M.

    The flavor and freshness of Great Wave Sushi is amazing! I'm completely in awe. I've seen reviews and posts about them for months but only got to them at Absolem in Winthrop. But have now gone twice and believe me, I will go find them from now on, not just wait for them to be more convenient to me. It's that good!

    Sushi burrito and roll
    Ashley B.

    Recommended: Definitely, for fresh and creative sushi. Overall: An excellent choice for enjoying top-quality sushi, especially when visiting Austin Street Brewing. Snapshot: Food: 5/5 Drink: NA Vibe: NA Service: 4/5 Value: 5/5 ‍‍ Family-Friendly: NA Highlights: Perfect For: Pairing delicious, fresh sushi with craft beer Don't Miss: The sushi burrito and the Maki rolls Bonus Tip: Order your food before grabbing a drink, as preparation can take some time All The Details: At Austin Street Brewing, we had the pleasure of trying Great Wave Sushi Food Truck, and it was a delightful experience. The sushi was not only fresh but also creatively crafted. My husband was particularly impressed with their sushi burrito and the Maki rolls. Considering the quality, the pricing was surprisingly good, offering great value. The combination of tasty sushi and excellent beer from Austin Street, enjoyed on a beautiful day at their patio tables, was simply heavenly. One thing to note is that they tend to sell out quickly. We arrived midday and found that several menu items were already gone - a testament to their popularity and the deliciousness of their offerings. A pro tip: place your food order before getting drinks, as the sushi preparation takes a little while. Everything was rolled to perfection, and the staff was friendly and efficient. I am definitely planning to track down this food truck again the next time I'm in Portland.

    Sushi burger.
    Danielle V.

    Instagram picture perfect presentation, but the flavors and portions disappointed. The freshness of the fish was undeniable. I hope to try this spot again for a regular sushi roll. I got the tuna nachos and the sushi burger.

    Pop at Austin Street brewery--beer and sushi!!!
    Sarah H.

    Y'all--I'm pretty sure the sushi burger changed my life. Unfortunately have zero pictures of it because it didn't last long in my hands before making it into my mouth. Soooo delicious, it inspired us to go back for seconds and try the tuna tartare tower, which was equally if not even MORE delicious! This is pop-up sushi can usually be found at Austin St. Brewery on Saturdays, but if you're unsure--check out his Instagram where he posts his locations for the weekends. Austin Street also has amazing beers, so you get a lil 2-for-1 action on trying some of the best bites and drinks in Portland! My favorite thing about Austin Street is they are one of the only breweries that gives Pale Ales the recognition they deserve.

    Sushi burger
    Karina Z.

    AMAZING!!! We got the sushi burger and the poke nachos and I can't express enough how DELICIOUS they are. The nachos are sooo crispy and pungent with tuna pieces. The sushi burger that has the crispy rice and tuna in between. It is THE BEST sushi I have had in southern maine. My mouth is watering for the next time I'll be here.

    Vegetable futomaki.
    Steff D.

    Vegetarian sushi isn't difficult; it's just mostly uninspired. I know what to expect every single time: a hint of avocado, some seedy cucumber, maybe a shred of two of carrot, bish, bash, bosh. I *love* sushi; I eat it a lot (and I can also eat a lot of it), but I never finish a roll feeling like I've eaten anything other than just a generic veggie sushi roll that could have come from pretty much anywhere - does that make sense? Anyway, Alex at Great Wave Sushi, thanks for permanently ruining veggie sushi for me. I HAD NO IDEA IT COULD BE THAT GOOD. Three things: 1. Alex is a humble, quiet man but his passion for what he does and how he does it is unparalleled. He *wants* to feed you and to feed you well (that includes you, vegan and gluten-free friends). 2. I've only had the Vegetable Futomaki Roll, and it might be the only thing I ever end up eating from GWS because it's the. best. sushi. I've. ever. had. First of all: the roll is EEEEEEEEENOORRRRRRMOUUUUSSS. It's definitely the equivalent of two rolls from anywhere else. There's *heaps* of avocado, cucumber, lettuce, and tempura crunchie bits inside; I was like, "there's no way he's going to be able to roll all that up" but he expertly did. I wonder if next time he'd be willing to drizzle some spicy mayo and sprinkle some sesame seeds on it. Is this weird? 3. He's super popular and he's currently a one person show. SO YOU ARE GONNA WAIT FOR YOUR ORDER (unless you can get there the first hour he opens up on a weekday; a perk from working from home, I guess). But for this food cart/truck/mobile eatery? It's totally worth it.

    Vegetarian Nachos
    Sarah H.

    I love Asian food, but don't eat fish. However this was a beautiful and tasty snack. The sauce is phenomenal. They were crunchy and delicious. The service was super friendly. Loved everything

    Always a pleasure to support Great Wave Sushi. Kind folks, quality product, above and beyond customer service, creative & fresh dishes.

    The infamous sushi burger!
    Shay W.

    Where to begin with Great Wave Sushi? Oh yeah...the SUSHI BURGER. The portion size is massive enough for two, but you're definitely not going to want to share it because the flavor is so good. It's spicy tuna, crab, a mound of avocado, and spicy jalapeño piled between two fried rice patties. The ONLY way to eat it is at home where no one can see you making a fool of yourself as you attempt to chomp into this bad boy. And it's saucy....so trust me, just eat it at home outside the view of the public eye. Everything Alex offers is incredible; he has "sushi-fied" the classic American staples: a sushi burger, sushi pizza, sushi nachos. You will not be disappointed with anything! You can find him at Austin St. Brewery most days - just make sure you get there early because he does sell out fast, and he's a one-man operation so you will have to wait a little bit to get your food. Luckily, Alex is so kind and chill, and it's 100% worth it.

    Sushi burger in the front, spicy tuna crispys in the back. SO good!
    Alyssa N.

    I love Great Wave SO MUCH!!!!! He creates exciting dishes with tons of flavor and texture. The sushi burger is on another level. It's humongous, first of all, and the crispy rice buns are so good! The fish inside is tasty and I love the eel sauce and mayo he serves with it. The sushi tower is also fabulous! The toppings are similar to what you'll find in the sushi burger, but you'll get a softer texture from the rice, since it is regular sushi rice and not the crispy rice. My absolute favorite item he has is the spicy tuna crispys!!! It uses the same crispy rice from the burger, but in sushi sized bites. They're topped with spicy tuna, a sweet garlic ponzu sauce and a thin slice of Serrano pepper. I could legitimately eat 3-4 orders of this and not get sick of it! He's often at Austin St Brewery on the weekends - so do yourself a favor and order one of everything!

    Phenomenal sushi!! The nachos and spicy tuna bowl were both equally incredible. Highly recommend checking out their food truck schedule and making the visit

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    Seriously, the most fresh fish I've ever had. Alex, the owner is such a joy, and loveee the creative dishes he creates.

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