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    Sashimi Express II

    4.6 (197 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Desserts, Salad
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    3 roll + salmon nigiri
    George C.

    Super freshly made, super affordable ($13-ish for 3 rolls) and super tasty... What else can you ask for? If you're in the mood for sushi in a hurry and don't care about sitting down, you will love this place. It's takeout and cash only, so come in knowing that

    7 maki roll combo (salmon skin, eel avocado, shrimp tempura, black pepper tuna, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and the red snapper cucumber)
    Hanna H.

    I honestly really wanted this to be my next go-to sushi spot, especially since the prices are affordable! However, it's really the taste that has me turned away. Tucked into a small shop in UES, I believe there are only 3-4 seats inside but it seems as though people often just sit there while they wait for their takeout order as this is mainly a takeout spot. Cash only, and the sushi is quite affordable, but be prepared to wait or call ahead (for reference we ordered the 7-roll maki combo and that took 30 minutes). For two people, the 7 maki roll combo was more than enough to fill us up. However, we were pretty disappointed by the taste. As we were trying each flavor, we knew something was missing, and we believe it was the lack of sushi vinegar! All the rolls we got either tasted too fishy or bland. Who knew the lack of sushi vinegar affected the taste so much with maki rolls? And for this reason alone, unfortunately we will not be returning for now. What we ordered: -7 maki combo (salmon skin, eel avocado, shrimp tempura, black pepper tuna, spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and the red snapper cucumber)

    Seaweed Salad
    Silvina L.

    I went here for the very first time , i ordered the 3 rolls and i thought i m going to be hungry so i ordered the seaweed salad but the plate was full of sushi and i was so happy, love this place definitely im coming back , ambience is for take out most of them, and service was fast and nice

    Salmon skin, spicy tuna, spicy crab, spicy roll
    Jillian B.

    Awesome cash only neighborhood joint! My partner and I were looking for a takeout lunch in the area and we're intrigued by sashimi express 2 given the ratings and prices we saw online. We walked in, placed our order on the cards, and got to watch the chefs at work. All in all, would give 5 stars for the value - it was a lot of food for a reasonable price. We both agreed the spicy crab was our favorite and the ikura was a delicious nigiri side. Would recommend if craving sushi in the area... just remember to bring cash!

    Giacomo C.

    What a fantastic spot to get fresh sushi! Man... I wish I had one of these in my neighborhood. Instead, all I get is Dominican food. :( I cam here for their sashimi platters and I went for the $28 Sashimi Platter # A1 Personal Tray: 25 pieces, 5 different fish. Truly delicious. Very fresh. Next time I'll definitely opt for the salmon platter, since it was by far my favorite. Recommended.

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    Dillon G.

    Wow! You really don't find sushi at this price anymore. Really impressed with Sashimi Express II. They have one table inside, so it really is takeout only. We got home 40+ minutes after leaving, and all the sushi was still super fresh and tasted great. It is cash only! Don't remember what we ordered specifically, but we ordered 9+ rolls and got 6 nigiris for $52 !!!!!! That's unheard of. Sushi pieces were a little small in contrast to your typcial rolls, but for how cheap the cost is you really can't complain. Will be back! 4.5/5

    D8. Spicy Tuna Roll
    Benjamin C.

    Price amazing. Sushi great for the price. No complaints here. Definitely come for cheap fast sushi!

    Seven roll special and salmon tray
    Olivia K.

    We love Sashimi Express for the price, convenience, and portions! We usually order ahead through the phone and the order is ready for pickup within 30 minutes. For this price, the sushi is great and the salmon tray is really fresh. For two people, we get a seven roll special and a salmon tray - and that stuffs us! The staff is sweet and service is fast. The place is very small and has one two-person table. Make sure to bring cash.

    Taylor Z.

    Affordable, good quality, and very convenient. The take out is quick and we're able to get a platter pretty quickly. Not much else to say :)

    Anthony P.

    Love this spot as well as their other location. Hole in the wall vibes offering fresh, affordable and good quality sushi. Don't even think about going anywhere else for your quick fix great quality sushi especially in this area! 3 roll combo (11ish dollars if you call it in or go there to order). Cash only! I always get the yellowtail scallion, spicy shrimp and eel avocado and it's a good mix of different fish and style rolls. The fish has always been fresh and the rice warm and sticky. The veggies have a very nice fresh crunch and the avocado buttery. Like i don't know what else you need from a place! Run, don't walk to sashimi express. The name might not sound the most japanese and at least some of the workers at this location are Chinese but as someone who generally prefers my japanese food to be done by Japanese cooks, this place gets a five stars from me and I will be coming back time and time and time again!

    menu 10/2023
    Nicole N.

    So glad I found this hole in the wall takeout sushi place with great price and solid fish quality!! You can get 7 regular rolls for $25 (each roll comes with 8 small pieces) but they also have other options including sashimi. The salmon roll turned out to my favorite because I was pleasantly surprised by how rich and fresh the salmon was! Their eel avocado was tasty with appropriately ripe chunks of avocado, but just wished the eel to avocado ratio was higher. Their spicy yellowtail and spicy tuna rolls were pretty solid with a nice kick in flavor. The black pepper tuna also exceeded my expectations cause the tuna had a strong smoky and peppery flavor. You can order via phone or in person. On a busy Friday night we waited for about 30 mins for our food cause it was popping. Service was decent and it looked like a mom and pop shop. Note that they are cash only! Overall given the great price performance and quality food I see myself coming back for more!

    Daniella: peanut mango and avocado. It's actually amazing.
    William R.

    What an absolute gem. 7 rolls for $24, 8 pieces per roll, and the fish is excellent quality. Oh and it's ready in 10 minutes. There is absolutely nothing more you could ask for. I guess you could ask for a sit down dining experience but that's not why you're here. They do have one table with two chairs and it worked just fine for us. We'll be back very, very soon.

    Tray Sushi Platter ($50) for 48 pcs
    Andrea S.

    I had the sushi tray with 48 pcs of sashimi for $50 which was pretty worth it. I shared with my boyfriend and we had leftovers because it was very filling. You get salmon, whitefish, yellowtail, tuna, and red snapper. This place is cash only and only has two small tables. Overall, it's worth a try!

    Tuna and sweet egg sushi, edamame.

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    love this place. ver affordable price great food made from fresh ingredients. Must if you are in the area

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    3 years ago

    really love this place. The fish is super fresh and people are friendly. As everyone else said cash only!

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    3 years ago

    it's very cheap and like a 10 minute wait. the food taste like the same as other place.

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    5 years ago

    A quick grab-and-go spot. The sushi here is pretty good, don't expect super high quality.. This place is very good, will be coming back!

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    3 years ago

    Best sushi! Quick service, fresh products, affordable prices and friendly stuff! Ambiance is ok

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    4 years ago

    Tastes like grocery store sushi and costs about the same price. Felt sick while I was eating it and felt sick the day after.

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    4 years ago

    Only cash! Quick service and good quality. Perfect if call ahead and grab on the way home. Place doesn't look fancy

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    cheapest sushi ever, and its still pretty damn fresh and good. No complaints when you can't beat the price, tastes good, and fresh fish

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    4 years ago

    Sushi per dollar this can't be beat. It may not be as good or fancy as sit down sushi restaurants, but for take out this is my go-to

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    7 years ago

    Great value and fast service, sushi has been great every time I've gone. This is an easy go-to spot

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