Overall Critic Rating: 7.5/10

A secluded sushi restaurant located on Austin Street, Sushi Time is accessible to Harrisites by the Q64. The restaurant is best known for its accessibility and fast service in the sushi business; not only do they have pre-made sushi trays available in refrigerated stands, but you can also specially ask for your rolls to be made fresh. However, it’s important to note that this restaurant is quite small, offering only two to three tables seating two people each, which might be a deal breaker if you’re looking to visit with a group.  

I ended up going with only one person, so the seating arrangement was not an issue for us and seemed intimate and perfect. When I went, the lady at the register specially greeted us and showed us where to sit. Without us having to ask, she handed us our menus and brought out our utensils and plates, providing each of us with our own sushi plates, sauce bowls, and chopsticks. Each table already had its own caddy full of soy sauce dispensers — both regular and light — to suit individual preferences. Off the bat, the service was impeccable, both welcoming and attentive.

When it came time to order, my friend and I decided to order three rolls — two salmon based rolls and one tuna.  

Philadelphia Roll (8/10)

$8.25 for eight pieces 

I ordered the Philadelphia Roll, which includes salmon, cream cheese, and avocado wrapped in rice and seaweed. I love cream cheese and I enjoy salmon, so I was interested to see how the combination would play out. The rolls were served with a side of ginger and wasabi. When I first tried the Philadelphia Roll, I tasted it alone without any of the provided condiments. It was delicious; the cream cheese and salmon paired well together as it was creamy, and the avocado added a subtle earthy taste as well. Additionally, adding soy sauce or spicy mayo, priced at $1.00 each, truly enhanced the roll, giving it a more flavorful, spicy taste. I would give this roll a 8/10 because while it was good, I would prefer more toppings on the roll and fresher salmon to be used. 

Alaskan Roll (7.5/10)

$8.00 for eight pieces 

Along with the Philadelphia Roll, my friend ordered the Alaskan Roll, which had smoked salmon, cucumbers, and avocado wrapped in seaweed and rice. I enjoyed the hint of smokiness from the salmon as well as the crunch from the cucumbers. I definitely prefer smoked salmon over regular salmon, like in the Philadelphia Roll. Overall, I give this roll a 7.5/10 because while the smoked salmon and added toppings were a key factor, the creaminess of the cream cheese in the other roll added a different salty, yet palatable flavor that I enjoyed a lot. 

Spicy Tuna Roll (6/10) 

$8.25 for eight pieces 

Lastly, my friend ordered a spicy tuna roll, which consisted of tuna mixed with a spicy sauce and avocado, wrapped in rice and seaweed. While I expected the tuna to be in a different sauce, it ended up being the same spicy mayo offered as a side to the other rolls, which wasn’t bad but rather underwhelming. This roll wasn’t as appealing to me because the texture was too soft — the tuna and avocado both contributed to an overwhelmingly mushy consistency. In addition, since it was disappointing, I realized that I prefer salmon based rolls rather than tuna ones. 

All in all, Sushi Time was a mixed experience. I appreciated their service and presentation, but their food certainly could have been fresher. Compared to other sushi restaurants it seemed a bit underwhelming, even though these were made fresh for us and not picked from the premade refrigerator ones. Moreover, the price wasn’t as good as I expected since many other restaurants offer rolls for five to six bucks, while these were priced at more than $8, which equates to around $1 for each piece — certainly on the pricier side. However, I did like how soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger were included because in other places, you sometimes pay extra for those. Overall, since there were both many positives and negatives to this place, I rate the experience a 7.5/10. I would come here again because it is accessible and provides a homey experience when visiting with a small group of friends, but it is not the ideal after-school place to eat.