Sushi Island
397 Main St.
Wakefield, MA. 01880
781-224-3479
Sushi Island's Web page
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Review: Sushi
Island is a real treat. Several list members had recommended this place
and it was my intention to visit on an earlier occasion but the mysterious
events alluded to in the Mootone review intervened. Now that i have been
I am quite impressed. The quality of the fish was superb and the pieces
were sized for maximum flavor and not for American's eyes. The Ankimo
appetizer was very tasty. The sake was fine and not
nuked to boiling like some places do. The sushi boat for two had
fourteen nigiri, two maki rolls cut to the standard 6 pieces each
and five pairs of sashimi. Particularly notable was the use of toro
on the boat instead of the maguro that so many places use. I did
miss seeing my favorite tobiko, ikura, and uni sushi. The rice was
moist enough to be a little extra sticky. This was fine for me, but for
the lovely Japanese woman sitting with me it was the only thing that
was not absolutely perfect. The boat comes with miso soups but not
with salads. When combined with one ankimo, one large sake carafe, and
two ice cream desserts the bill came to $62 before the tip. The
bottom line is that we will be going back!
