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Sushi Choo
Where: Sushi Choo, The Ivy, 320-330 George St, city
Phone: 9240 3000
Ivy's latest addition puts sexy and stylish sushi on the right track...
'Irrashaimase!' cries the host every time a new person steps over the threshold of ex-Nobu chef Shaun Presland's latest addition to The Ivy.
It's a kooky way to enter a restaurant but also typical of the style of Sushi Choo.
As the name suggests, this venue pokes fun at the sushi train idea. The decor is sleek and cheeky at the same time. Japanese Maneki Neko cats grin from the centre consol as colourful plates spin around the two white marble, horseshoe-shaped trains. Huge red lanterns are a touch of oriental tradition.
We ordered specials of fried, silky soft agedashi tofu with chopped scallions and shredded nori, thinly sliced snapper with white soy, chives and sesame seeds, and light tempura with crispy vegetables, succulent pieces of fish and juicy prawns. The bite-size balls of fresh crystal bay prawn tempura with creamy spicy sauce is like seafood popcorn in it's sweet more-ishness.
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Traditional dishes meet modern on the train - masago gunkan made with Philadelphia cheese spins around alongside classics such as unagi nigiri. We opted for a handroll makimono of cucumber, avocado, asparagus, oshinko and ume cucumber, California rolls made with
raw tuna and a selection of good, fresh well-presented seafood.
A Japanese garden is just being completed, so guests have the option of sitting outside in peaceful surroundings or up at the trains.
Sushi Choo might not be as grand as Presland's Sushi-e at Establishment, but it's a great option for city workers who want a fast, fun and funky food fix.
'Irrashaimase!' cries the host every time a new person steps over the threshold of ex-Nobu chef Shaun Presland's latest addition to The Ivy.
It's a kooky way to enter a restaurant but also typical of the style of Sushi Choo.
As the name suggests, this venue pokes fun at the sushi train idea. The decor is sleek and cheeky at the same time. Japanese Maneki Neko cats grin from the centre consol as colourful plates spin around the two white marble, horseshoe-shaped trains. Huge red lanterns are a touch of oriental tradition.
We ordered specials of fried, silky soft agedashi tofu with chopped scallions and shredded nori, thinly sliced snapper with white soy, chives and sesame seeds, and light tempura with crispy vegetables, succulent pieces of fish and juicy prawns. The bite-size balls of fresh crystal bay prawn tempura with creamy spicy sauce is like seafood popcorn in it's sweet more-ishness.
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have the raw, thinly sliced kingfish, which comes with yuzu soy and a razor thin slice of jalapeņo pepper. It's a vinegary shot of hot adrenaline with the subtly flavoured fish.
Traditional dishes meet modern on the train - masago gunkan made with Philadelphia cheese spins around alongside classics such as unagi nigiri. We opted for a handroll makimono of cucumber, avocado, asparagus, oshinko and ume cucumber, California rolls made with
raw tuna and a selection of good, fresh well-presented seafood.
A Japanese garden is just being completed, so guests have the option of sitting outside in peaceful surroundings or up at the trains.
Sushi Choo might not be as grand as Presland's Sushi-e at Establishment, but it's a great option for city workers who want a fast, fun and funky food fix.
Story: Hannah Rand
