Sushi Ave

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi Train

G21/ 3113 Surfers Paradise Blv 

Surfers Paradise,QLD 4217 

Having eyed this place since day 1 of arriving at Gold Coast, we finally got a meal opportunity to try it for a late pre-flight lunch.

Throughout the trip we experienced many amazing Japanese places as well as a sushi train so we went in with relatively high expectations. The menu is extensive with the usual sushi, handrolls, makis and sashimi. What was different about Sushi Ave is the incorporation of a Western influence in many of their dishes with cheese, mozzarella and asparagus as well as choices of nontraditional combinations such as ebi tempura and avocado sushi or the egg salad ship. 

Their most expensive plate being $4.90, the price is definitely affordable especially so considering their sushi had a healthy proportion of fish to rice. 

Salmon and avocado roll ($3.90) - had relatively large amounts of salmon

Salmon sushi ($3.50) - Salmon was very fresh. Michael loves salmon so much he had 2 plates by himself.

Jellyfish salad ship ($3.90)

Seaweed salad ($3.50) - had a linger of citrus flavour which was appetising

Salmon and vegie rice paper roll ($3.90) - We tried this dish as it was a combination we had never seen before. It was unusual...the mixture of raw salmon with sweet chilli sauce did not match with the sauce overpowering the fish and the raw squishiness of the fish contrasting the crunchy salad was peculiar.

Hotate (scallop) sushi ($4.50) - Having tried many other places in the Gold Coast with fresher and sweeter scallops, this one in comparison was average. But for the price of it is definitely a wallet friendly plate.

Wagyu beef sushi ($4.50) - Beef was very tender with a fragrant smoky taste, topped with what appears to be BBQ sauce, it vaguely reminded me of Hungry Jacks burger patties.

Aburi salmon sushi ($4.50) - After ordering the aburi salmon, we saw the sushi chef displace a plate of salmon sushi off the train and smoked it before our eyes. He topped it off with the same sauce as the wagyu sushi. The sauce was overpowering and did not do the fresh piece of salmon justice. This version appears to accommodate to the western pallet more than for our craving for traditional Japanese.

Tuna sushi ($3.90) – Tuna is not my favourite fish, however when it is extremely fresh I love it. In this case the tuna was not the freshest I have had and gave me a lingering ‘fishy’ taste in my mouth. Michael thought it was not bad but agreed that we have had fresher tuna.

Agedashi tofu ($4.90) - The tofu had a slightly sour taste in my mouth while Milo could not pick up the same. The sauce was diluted with no taste. 

Ebi fry and avocado roll ($4.90) - With a small dollop of mayo on the side, the prawn was not crispy at all probably due to the fact that it probably made a few too many rounds on the sushi train.

Nontraditional Japanese desserts such as rocky road and jello made its way around as well as mochi, however we decided against dessert. 

Overall

This Westernised sushi train has a large variety on their menu at affordable prices. Their fishes are generally fresh. Would recommend this place for an affordable treat of sushi train that delivers fresh fish and interesting combinations. 

Food: 5/10
Service: 6.5/10 
Cost: Cheap Eat
Overall dining experience: 7/10