Sushi Train (Closed)
August 5, 2014
When I saw that Sushi Train was finally open, I was very excited to try it. After seeing the place being built and the sign being painted numerously for months, I got to try my first sushi conveyor belt experience. I believe that this is the only other place in Edmonton that uses a conveyor belt besides Kaiten Sushi Catering. It’s located right across from Grant Macewan University. The restaurant itself is of smaller size, with the conveyor belt going around the whole restaurant. It can seat about 25-30 people with bar-type seating. The service is very friendly even though the staff isn’t fluent with English. The restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. My friend and I went during lunch right when they opened so we got seats at the start of the belt. If you plan on going during a busy time, I recommend sitting on the right side of the restaurant because that’s where the food is first placed!
The sushi is served in smaller portions and it’s freshly made by the chef right in front of you. You can also request items from the menu or anything to your own liking and he’ll make it for you. I found the pricing to be a bit expensive especially since the portion of each plate is not a lot. Pricing is determined by the color of the plate that the food is served on, and most of the plates were around $4.50 to $5.50. The food quality itself was very good and fresh. The cooked food is brought from the kitchen onto the conveyor belt. The prices do add up so you should keep track of how many plates you’re ordering. If you’re coming here with a big appetite, expect to pay more than the norm for sushi.
L-R: Gyoza $4.50, Takoyaki $4.50, Volcano $5.50
The Gzoya and Takoyaki were 2 of my favorite plates! Gyoza are deep fried dumplings and Takoyaki are flour-based batttered balls filled with octopus and topped with a speciality sauce similar to mayo.
L-R: Calamari $6.50, Tamago $3.50, Special Request of tempura shrimp, tobiko sauce, and avocado $4.50
The calamari was a bit too chewy for my liking. The special request rolls were quickly made and tasted delicious!
L-R: Sushi on menu of cream cheese, avocado, and crab flake $5.50, Agedashi Tofu $4.50
I recommend trying at least one of the specialty rolls listed on their menu. The tofu were very soft, and covered in a sauce similar to soya. If they were a bit crispier then it would’ve been perfect.
L-R: Tuna $5.50, Bacon Sushi $4.50
A friend of mine recommended the tuna but only my friend tried it because I’m not a fan of tuna. The bacon sushi seemed like a unique combination but it tasted like bacon and plain rice to me.
Overally, Sushi Train was a good experience and it’s worth checking out if you’ve never been to a conveyor belt sushi place. Just be careful with how much you order though! The food is very good but it comes with a cost. In total, with tip and taxes, it cost my friend and I around $30 each for our lunch. I wish them the best in the future and hope to see them in front of my school for a while.
Address: 10725 104 AVE
Starting Japanese class in September, I expect to come here for a quick snack and to immerse myself (Japanese cuisine, Japanese music, Japanese staff, etc.) which ought to help me study. But I do agree that is is a bit on the pricey side for the portions given. I've found its best not to go on an empty stomach, in the handful of times I've been there since they've opened, my most expensive bill including the food, a pop, ice cream and tip was around sixty bucks.