A recently opened Budapest eatery has just taken the art of sushi-making a step further. Found on Corvin Promenade in District VIII, Sushiroll serves sizeable maki treats as handheld delicacies. Inspired by Melbourne’s thriving gastronomy scene, where sushi is often served as fast food, founder Kinga Schäfer now offers similarly inventive Japanese treats in the heart of Hungary’s capital. The rolls on offer include a variety of fish-based delicacies, sushi filled with crispy fried chicken, and a vegetable mix.
Now, you can start or wrap up the day with a whole mess of sushi. Enclosed in seaweed, a thick layer of sticky rice embraces all sorts of ingredients, including smoked salmon, crispy prawn, shiitake mushroom, tuna, avocado, even teriyaki chicken and caviar. The result is a filling delicacy that is designed to be held in the hand, eliminating the need for chopsticks.
Rolls are offered individually (450 to 600 HUF/piece) or in a menu system. The menu comes to you for 1,350 forints and includes two sushi rolls and either a soup, such as tom yum or pho, or a tastefully fused dessert within this special offer, including green-tea panna cotta or lychee with fresh fruit.
Sushiroll recipes were created by an international sushi chef, who also provided comprehensive culinary training for the Budapest-based staff. Food displayed in the cooling counter is replenished once every hour to assure that guests always get fresh treats. Besides the hefty wraps, the eatery also sells chopstick-compatible rolls, nigiri and inari (350-600 HUF). At Sushiroll, you’ll also find a selection of maki plates that sets you back 2,150 forints.
