COLLEGE GUIDE: Best Sushi Spots

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Grace Fenton, GoLocalProv Contributor

 

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Sushi can be a splurge, so make sure you head to the right places to get your money's worth. Photo: mrmcdonnell/wiki

Sushi is an expensive treat when on a college budget, so we compiled a list of the best places to make your night out worth it. From Newport to Lincoln, here are the locations with the freshest sushi and the

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best vibe. Most of the restaurants have special deals, especially for college students, making it easier to indulge in your favorite rolls.

Tokyo, College Hill/Fox Point, Providence

Perfect walking distance for most Brown and RISD students, Tokyo has some of the freshest rolls with a very wide selection. Sit at a table or, to feel more authentic, take off your shoes and sit on the floor at the lower tables. Don't forget to BYOB to make it the perfect meal. 388 Wickenden Street. 401-331-5330. Open daily 11:30am-11:30pm.

Sakura Restaurant, College Hill/Fox Point, Providence

Sakura is a big bang for your buck. Much like Tokyo, enjoy BYOB and your favorite sushi rolls while sitting on the floor. Plus, Sakura is even cheaper--great for keeping you on your college budget. Open 11am-11pm every day. 231 Wickenden Street. 401-331-6861. www.eatinri.com/sakura/

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Haruki East/Wayland Square  + Haruki Express/College Hill, Providence 

Haruki East is worth the walk for a sit-down sushi experience—especially the college-student-popular tuna crisp or yaki-soba (stir-fried noodles). For speed, Haruki Express is ideal for Providence students, who can take out their favorite sushi, sit at the small tables, and even browse the cool stock of Japanese groceries. Haruki East at 172 Wayland Ave. Open Sunday 4:30pm-10pm, Monday-Thursday 12pm-10pm and Friday and Saturday 12pm-11pm. 401-223-0332; Haruki Express at 112 Waterman St, Providence, 401-421-0754. www.harukisushi.com

Sushi Go! Newport and Wakefield (good for Salve/RWU, URI students)

With two locations, Sushi Go! makes a stellar effort to cater to the South County college students who love their sushi. At each end of the night, pre-rolled sushi and edamame are 50% off to ensure freshness the next day, and to give back to the budget-conscious college students. Both locations open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm. Wakefield location is Belmont Market, 401-783-4656. Newport location at 215 Goddard Row, Brick Market Place, 401-849-5155. www.sushi-go.com

Enn Sushi, Lincoln (good for Bryant students)

Located right down the street from Bryant, Enn Sushi serves both lunch and dinner. Make sure you check out the daily specials. For example, Monday is 2 for $35, including a bottle of wine or sake, 2 soups, 2 salads, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. Or, $5.00 glasses of wine every Wednesday. The best part—10% off for all Bulldogs.
600 George Washington Hwy. 333-0366. ennri.com

Kabuki, Wakefield (good for URI students)

Kabuki has great deals for college students at any time of day. For lunch, you can get 3 rolls for just $10 from 11-3:30pm. Every night there is a happy hour food menu with sushi rolls at $4-$5 starting at 9 on Sunday-Thursday and at 10 on Saturday. These late-night, cheap eats are great with the restaurant staying open until 1:00am every night. And don’t miss the karaoke Thursday starting at 9 and the live DJ every Friday and Saturday. Open Monday-Friday 11am-1am, Saturday 12pm-1am, Sunday 1pm-1am. 91 Old Tower Hill Road. 401-788-0777. www.kabukicuisine.com

Tokyo House, Newport (good for Salve, RWU students)

To mix up the night, try Tokyo House for sushi and hibachi. Choose one or the other, watching the chefs fry up your vegetables, steak or seafood right in front of you. Or, have both with a hibachi side order to your sushi. Be sure to visit the website for coupons. Open Monday-Saturday 11:00pm-10pm, Friday 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-10pm with dinner starting every day at 3pm. 6 Equality Park Place, 401-847-8888. www.newporttokyohouse.com

 

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