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Sapporo Sushi and Roll
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Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Korean [Edit]
4803 Pacific Hwy E Ste 2Fife, WA 98424
(253) 922-5656
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
5 reviews for Sapporo Sushi and Roll
Some would say that Fife is the fast food capital of the world. Name it and you will probably find it here in Fife. Minus a Burger King, you have to cross the river for that one. So to have a solid affordable sushi joint in the area is no less than a godsend!
The sushi at Sapporo is solid. Sometimes people think that when sushi is affordable it might not be the best quality. Wrong. The sushi here is affordable and the sushi chef takes care in preparing his dishes. I don't think I have had a bad roll yet. My absolute favorite dish there is the Dynamite roll, which is like a California or imitation crab roll (I think) topped with finely minced spicy tuna, tempura crispies, and a Japanese mayo based sauce. I never really bothered to find out what type of roll it is because its ALL about the spicy tuna and tempura crispies on top!!!! To me, that's what really makes the dish. Mmmmmmm Tempura crispies.....
In addition I think that almost all dishes come with a complementary salad, a little dish of pickled items like squid and shitakes, and miso soup. The people who run Sapporo are super friendly and If you still don't believe me when I say this place is good look out for the wall of chopstick boxes that belong to people who eat there regularly.
I walked in just as they were opening at 10:30 am. The lady opened the door and greeted me with a warm and friendly smile. I work right around the corner and have been craving sushi for the longest time!
So I ordered the Unagi roll, Spider roll, California roll, and Tuna roll. Ugh...I guess it was ok. The rice was falling apart and it was kind of sweet, but very salty at the time. I think it's too much rice vinegar. Way too much. It killed the flavor of the eel and crab.
While the service was great, I believe the food could have been better.
one thing about this place, their tempura is PERFECT, with that batter just so that you can almost see the color of the veggies through it.. They even serve a couple of Korean dishes, Kal-bi and Bul-go-gi. Kim-chi, too!
The service is great and the ambiance is cozy. It is a smaller restaurant with just 5 booths or so (may be more or less, not sure) and there is a small sushi bar that seats no more than 5 or 6... I haven't sat at the bar, I usually take out or sit in the booths. Anyway, it's a great places. Reasonable prices.
Ok, more like 3.5 stars.
The husband and I frequent this joint mainly because they are convenient since we live nearby. Sure, we could probably make the trek downtown to Fujiya and/or Two Koi, but what can I say - we're lazy. Or it isn't a payday. Sometimes both. ;)
Anyway.
Sapporo has awesome service - and they're quick. I love that the staff is pretty personable, as they never seem to forget a face. Their menu selection is also worth mentioning. But the sushi? Eh, it's just okay. I'm not one for creative sushi rolls [let's throw some mandarin oranges on a california roll and call it a "Hawaiian roll" kinda thing...] and there are A LOT of those there. So, I usually just stick to the usual nigiri stuff - hamachi being my favorite there.
Sapporo also gets a BIG "thumbs down" for their miso soup. I love me some miso soup, but theirs - not so much. It is watered down so much that it is basically flavorless. No bueno.
We'll continue to patron there so long as we are lazy...and can't afford better sushi elsewhere.
I came during the lunch rush and the lady working behind the counter, taking orders was doing an excellent job. She was FAST and friendly. My lunch was pretty good, not the best but I wasn't disappointed. Intimate atmosphere and the bar fits about 6 people. I'd go back.
