Sushi Train Review

Train keeps rolling along

Lately I’ve been plucking raw delicacies from the Sushi Train conveyer belt about every fortnight, and always at lunch. Why? Because it’s in the centre of the city, it is quick, it is tasty and you can always eat something you haven’t tried before.

This is the second CairnsDining review for the Sushi Train and to be honest, there is little reason to be writing it. The calibre of food and service is unchanging, and you always know exactly what you’ll get. But today I ate lunch at the Japanese fast food restaurant and new dishes were floating by my nose that I hadn’t seen before. Not only did this mean my palette experienced new, and sometimes weird, flavours but it also meant my fascination was aroused by the small sculptures passing by.

I ate all the usuals such as raw salmon and raw tuna, California rolls and other small sushi parcels, but also nibbled large things, of which I don’t know their names. One was made of a rice platform covered with puréed tuna, tomato, leeks and avocado. An acquired taste no doubt, but one you have to experience if you want to declare, “I eat Japanese food.”

It’s tempting to grab everything you fancy, and the small plates give the impression you could eat about 20 of them without filling up. But that’s the Japanese curse. I only need about 5 plates to satisfy my grumbling tummy. The price guide hanging on the wall is a philanthropic aspect of the restaurant that I couldn’t do without. Otherwise, the computer I am typing on right now would have already been hocked at the local pawnshop just to pay for lunch.

Every time I eat at Sushi Train, I depart feeling contented and reassured that my most frequently visited lunch spot is still performing to high standards. As I’ve said before, Sushi Train is terrific for a quick hit of Japanese food that is cheap and tasty.

- Diner Diller

Sushi Train	Cairns CBD
Rush in for a quick hit of Japanese food plucked from a moving conveyer belt, or relax and sit green tea while perusing the delicacies passing under your nose. Sushi Train is a treat for kids and adults alike.
cuisines: Asian, Japanese, Seafood features: Buffet, EFTPOS, Family Friendly, Licensed, Take Away reviews: The fun train (21/3/2003) Train keeps rolling along (10/4/2003) contact: (07) 40315444 | Shop 144 Cairns Central
Mini Reviews
Adrian	11th Oct 2006
Having eaten at several other similar sushi restaurants in Cairns during Oct 2006, I heartily recommend Sushi Train as the best of the lot - better, fresher, more varied and great location.
Casey	4th Jul 2006
BEST SUSHI EVER - always fresh and teh atmosphere is one of a kind - relax and watch teh chef's prepare your favourite dish for you!! have to go there at least once a week for a good fix of Sushi!!
dana cheetham	24th Mar 2006
hi this year we went to your sushi train in Cairns and it was great but we are sad because we loved it so much that we want one to be started up in Townsville Queensland
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