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    Happy Canteen

    4.6 (52 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Party Platter with 10 regular rolls and 2 special rolls
    Jen S.

    This is a small, hole in the wall, takeout-only sushi place ran by a humble and friendly family. This is our go-to place when ordering sushi party platters as it's affordable yet delicious. The service is great - usually pickup orders take 30 minutes to 1 hour max (if they are packed with orders) In addition to its variety of sushi options, they also make steamed rice rolls in the morning. While some sushi rolls are a hit or miss, their spicy salmon, pink lady, and tuna sashimi rolls are must-tries. Highly recommended for quality sushi at great prices.

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    Melissa N.

    Saw this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Had no idea how close it was to my baby's pediatrician. We actually walked right passed it before I wanted to go there as it's very unassuming and gets lost in the Asian market shuffle. The place is small, but clean and when I arrived, there were 4 people waiting on food. I decided on a poke bowl (3 proteins and 3 vegetables - $13), a crispy rice pizza with choice of spicy kani/salmon/tuna and 2 pieces of salmon roe (ikura). I would start by saying that it was a great value for all that food - paid 28 and change for all the items. The poke bowl was such a good deal and the food and fish was fresh. I would have liked if the edamame was salted, but no real complaints. The eel was also really good. The crispy rice pizza was not what I was hoping for as I had something else in mind, but it was nicely covered with the spicy salmon I chose as well as avocado, tempura flakes and tobiko. The salmon roe sushi pieces were at a price from the olden days when all sushi was $1. At $1.50 I had to try it even if it wasn't going to be good. I did not prefer this "flavor", but it actually went well as a topping in my poke bowl and on top of the pizza so not a waste at all. I was pleasantly surprised and looking forward to trying more again soon! The people who worked there were super nice and in my sleepiness after the baby's doctor appointment, I actually paid an extra $10 for my food and the guy gave it back to me. I don't usually pay cash (maybe I should stop lol), but that act of kindness made my day. Even though some might not think it's a big deal, it was to me because in this day and age, it's rough out there. Even if the food wasn't good, I would be a fan - thankfully I did find something I like! Looking forward to coming back soon!

    Party Trays.
    Cindy Z.

    Amazing spot for sushi platters! Affordable and good for sharing. I do prefer the rolls more than the nigiri here as the rice ratio is a bit high, but worth it for some simple and easy sushi when you're craving.

    Combo
    Stephanie S.

    Ordered one of there combos I believe it was around $48. My friend and I shared it and we were both honestly pretty stuffed afterwards . The playing was beautiful and they were able to give me the platter pretty quickly. As for the quality of the fish, it was really good especially for the price! Service was very efficient and I would definitely come again! Love this gem of a business

    Sashimi
    Ling C.

    I enjoyed the sushi from this restaurant. The rolls were filling. The sashimi sampler was fresh and delicious. I would order from Happy Canteen again. You can say, I was a happy customer.

    a tray of sushi and avocado
    Suki C.

    I've noticed this shop when it first opened last year. First tried this place when my MIL ordered a tray with a variety of rolls and special rolls. I dont eat raw items so I can only speak about the cooked rolls. Honestly for the price, the quality of the sushi isn't bad. It does remind me of homemade sushi except maybe just a bit better. Their lunch special is pretty unbeatable if you ask me. Though not all rolls are GREAT, they suffice for what you're paying. Lunch specials are $9 for any three rolls and you can choose a salad or soup. I ordered lunch specials from them and we chose the salad option- to our surprise it was a kani salad! Thought that was a nice change! I think one of the biggest feedback I hear is that in their spicy salmon, they add those tempura crunch to it, so instead of more salmon, there's an inconsistent amount of salmon ration to the crunch which didn't appeal to my family members. When I walk by the shop, especially on weekends, I do notice they have a lot of foot traffic so happy that they're doing well! I think we will frequent this spot mainly for their lunch specials!

    #2 Tray (with three pieces of sushi missing because I ate them)
    Karen L.

    So, so happy this is at Ave U and will definitely be returning! Don't let the small exterior fool you -- the food is delicious and the prices are so reasonable. I called to ask about their sushi tray specials (there are so many of them on the menu pictures) to figure out what would be the best bang for my buck and they were so patient in explaining the various pieces of sushi in each tray. I landed on tray #2 which has spicy Kani rolls, shrimp tempura rolls, California rolls, etc and it came in a giant tray! They said it would be ready in 20 minutes but when we went after 15 minutes it was already packaged and ready for us! The total ended up being around $27 paying with card (excluding tip). I would definitely recommend coming here! The people are so friendly and patient, making the experience even better.

    Avocado Smoothie and Ice Milk Tea
    Lisa C.

    I came across this while browsing around on yelp so decided to try it. The pricing is not bad at all especially for the party platter. We got platter A, avocado smoothie and iced milk tea. The sushi had good ratio and look very pretty. A lot of places I've tried, it's either too much rice or not much ingredients. I feel like the ratio was pretty good! The milk tea is good, just how I like it. The smoothie was a bit thick but after letting it melt a bit, it taste better. More creamy and less icy. The place is kind of small if you want to sit in. I would definitely come back when my husband or I crave for sushi again!

    Kani Salad Miso Soup
    Irene L.

    Small mom and pop spot with friendly service and food came out quick. They have sushi platters and lunch specials. For 2 rolls and salad or miso soup it is $9. For 3 rolls it is about $11 with tax. I got the salad and it was a poorly made kani salad. The cucumber was shredded and soggy and the imitation crab was drowned in this bland mayonnaise sauce! Go with the miso soup. This taste generic but way better than the kani salad. I rather have the garden salad with the ginger dressing that most Japanese restaurants have. The shrimp tempura and the salmon mango rolls were good. The rest of the rolls were not well made and fell apart and the rice need more vinegar seasoning. It does taste homemade. But the lunch special is descent.

    Party Platter #18 and beef rice rolls
    Kim C.

    $3 rice rolls for breakfast, $45 for 46 pieces of sushi. Order ahead on the day of for sushi and pick up at 11:30 would recommend for parties

    Menu change August 1st
    Christal Y.

    Happy I found this spot! In a couple words: affordable alternative, new neighborhood staple, friendly people! Before I get into food, the service was quick and super friendly. I got a bit lost on my way to the spot since I no longer live in the area and had a good laugh with one of the staff about it. It brightened my afternoon a bit :) I tried the lunch special rolls with my Dad, which come with a soup or salad. As another reviewer mentioned, the salad is Kani salad! Cool surprise, tho the salad was a bitttt soggy and lacking in flavor. But honestly, bang for your buck, am I right? My dad's miso soup didn't seem to skimp on the seaweed or tofu at all either which was a nice surprise too. I noticed they have poke on the menu! Haven't seen this in the area. Their prices are on point for it, esp w the variety offered for protein choices. I'm mostly surprised at finding this variety in South Brooklyn as I think of Poke being a sort of specialty $$$ city only thing. The biggest "eh" thing that stood out to me was the rice/seaweed. The rice seemed a bit over cooked/lacked some flavor which I think contributes to that "homemade" feeling a reviewer mentioned. It felt more Chinese than Japanese, but it's not a big deal depending on how picky you are. Honestly, if they made small tweaks to the rice I'm pretty sure their sushi would be perfectly fine. And when you add the low low cost to it + the new neighborhood option of poke that sushi would be BEYOND fine! I'll be back you guys! :) NOTE: Menu says "side order fruit $2" unsure if that's cut fruit they provide or if it's $2+ to add fruit to a roll?

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    3 years ago

    Sushi at a reasonable price. Salmon lover was tasty. Nothing out of the ordinary but overall enjoyed my meal.

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    3 years ago

    delicious fish. Best fresh poke spot although the portions are small. Might not be filling but definitely worth it for the fresh fish.

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    4 years ago

    Quick and inexpensive Sushi to go! The service is quick and efficient. Good value for a small hole in a wall type of place.

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    4 years ago

    They give a lot for what you pay for just order in advance because the wait is always long

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    Food: This is a small family-owned sushi restaurant. Their sushi is excellent and I have been…read morecoming here for years. They have various party trays which include combinations of rolls, sushi, and sashimi. Party trays also come with miso soup. They have an excellent variety of rolls to choose from. If your party tray comes with regular rolls or special rolls, you can choose the ones that you want. They also have lunch specials until 4 PM every day. My favorite roll here is their spicy salmon which I think they make the best out of any sushi restaurant. Many people also order their oysters, either raw or baked, as an appetizer. Both are delicious. Service: Service is wonderful here. The place is run by a husband and wife who are friendly and very attentive. Ambiance: The restaurant does many takeout orders, but they do have a very small dining space with about three tables. Tables can be combined for a larger party, but the restaurant can probably hold 12 people at the most. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant whether you do takeout or dine in.

    This local sushi place is one of the best and simple places to eat sushi. Whether it is to-go or in…read moreperson, the sushi always tastes fresh and is delicious. The tea served when sitting down is always a good touch. The place is quite small, but on a non-busy day it is a good place to sit down and have lunch. I've been here multiple times in the past years of living in the neighborhood and would definitely go again.

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