Hashi Sushi- Rhodes
The hallmarks of any good Sushi Train place include the level of variety served, the freshness of the produce and how regularly they get rotated. Hashi Sushi checks all these boxes ensuring that any time spent there is a good time and a better feed.
Hashi Sushi has all the classic options, such as salmon, tuna, but what always seals the deal for me is knowing that they have a variety of hard to find favourites that I miss having easy access to in Asia. One common factor with all the nigiri options listed in this post have one thing in common- they are usually sweet and firm with a slightly crunch or springy texture which is heaven for people who enjoy that texture.
Geso
According to Sushi University, geso refers to the 10 tentacles of a squid. While some venues do offer them lightly boiled or grilled, in most Sydney venues they are usually served raw with a lovely crunchy and springy texture with a portion of the squid itself.
Ika
Like the geso, ika is typically from a squid or cuttlefish, served without the tentacles which are usually included in geso nigiri.
The squid is usually sweet, though the texture of the meat is not usually for everyone.
Akagai
One of my favourite selections at venues that offer it, akagai has a lovely crunchy texture when served as a nigiri.
If you like any of the other clam nigiri options, this is one that definitely needs trying.
Tsubugai
Whelk is another sweet shellfish with a crunchy texture, easily one of my favourites along with akagai, and not always easily found in Sydney.
If you have the opportunity to try tsubugai, I would highly recommend it.
Kani
Crab nigiri is sweet, the crab meat tender atop the vinegared rice of a nigiri. Hashi Sushi has it topped with some mayonnaise, tobiko and some thinly sliced shallots which only serves to compliment the sweetness of the crab.
Lobster Salad Gunkan
Rich, creamy with firm pieces of lobster in the salad, this classic is a simple indulgence. I grew up with a version that had a little more wasabi in it, enjoying the sting along with the dressing, though this version is infinitely better than the one I remember from my childhood.
With a branch in Rhodes, and a new and larger venue in Macquarie Park, to say that Hashi Sushi has achieved its own massive following of fans is an understatement as it is usually impossible to get a seat without queuing whenever the dining hour approaches.
Having visited some time ago and once again more recently, I can say this following is well-deserved with every experience we have had there as a worthwhile and reasonably priced dinner venue whenever the urge hits!
5/2 Walker St, Rhodes NSW 2138
Information in this post has been compiled with reference to some posts from kawi-bawi-bo on Reddit as well The Sushi University.