{"id":222442,"date":"2026-03-16T18:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/222442\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T18:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T18:47:10","slug":"sushi-easy-affordable-sushi-in-the-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/222442\/","title":{"rendered":"Sushi Easy \u2013 affordable sushi in the Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sushi Easy is the successor to We Be Sushi , the venerable mini-chain beloved by many for decades.\u00a0Sadly, I learned from our server that the other We Be on Valencia near 16th had closed just that night, its owner retiring after 30 years, leaving Sushi Easy as the most affordable sushi restaurant in this part of the Mission.\u00a0Sushi Easy was opened by former employees of We Be, so the spirit lives on.\u00a0They\u2019ve dolled up the place, too, adding whimsical wall d\u00e9cor of nigiri and sashimi so that visions of fresh fish dance above your head.<\/p>\n

A friend and I started out sharing the soft-shelled crab appetizer. <\/p>\n

\"ASoft-shelled Crab. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

This crustacean looks small (well, it was) but it packed a huge amount of flavor and crabby juiciness.\u00a0The morsel came bare, however, and we asked for a side of ponzu sauce.\u00a0Excellent, if a bit undersized for two.<\/p>\n

Next, from the Classics section of rolls, a spicy scallop roll.<\/p>\n

\"SushiSpicy Scallop roll. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

Not very spicy, and the roll was a cut a little thin, but fresh and tasty nonetheless.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We also shared the Red Queen roll\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"ARed Queen Roll. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

Another not-very-spicy salmon handroll with shrimp tempura, but a great combo of flavors and textures.\u00a0I\u2019m a big fan of shrimp tempura, and while these were small, they managed to impart a good meaty crunch. Oh, and miso soup came free!<\/p>\n

Next, the Shari Sashimi platter.<\/p>\n

\"ASashimi Shari Plate. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

I was a little skeptical at first, but this deconstructed sushi roll platter had its charms, as you can add as much or as little of the crab salad or rice to suit your taste.\u00a0\u201cRoll\u201d is being too generous, however; we were essentially only able to concoct sushi \u201ctacos.\u201d\u00a0The sashimi cuts \u2013 sake, hamachi, and maguro \u2013 while on the thin side, were fresh, the rice warm with just the right amount of vinegar. We received more crispy nori sheets at our request.\u00a0In fact, that was one of the better outcomes of this DIY experience \u2013 the nori stayed crispy until the last bite.<\/p>\n

We split an order of unagi nigiri.<\/p>\n

\"TwoUnagi Nigiri. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

Too often at sushi bars you\u2019ll find droopy eel slabs doused in too much gloppy Kabayaki sauce.\u00a0 Here, the sauce was dabbed on firm but tender pieces of unagi, and there wasn\u2019t that mealy texture I dread when ordering this nigiri.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

For dessert, we had another roll.<\/p>\n

\"ARainbow Roll. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

A rainbow roll, with the same sashimi as on the Shari platter.\u00a0Again, the cuts are rather thin, but the fish was fresh and rice well-cooked.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We thought that was dessert, but then.<\/p>\n

\"AOreo Cheesecake. Photo by Maria C. Ascarrunz. <\/p>\n

Our server brought out this sliver of Orio cheesecake for us to share on the house!\u00a0 I asked him, why is it that sushi restaurants so often have cheesecake for dessert?\u00a0He responded, \u201cWho doesn\u2019t like cheesecake?\u201d\u00a0 Indeed.\u00a0At first bite, however, you could tell this one was clearly homemade \u2013 perhaps not on site, but it certainly wasn\u2019t the premade, commissary-kitchen-type stuff you get elsewhere.\u00a0The whipped cream was fresh, fluffy, and lightly sweetened, and the cake itself was delicate and delicious.\u00a0A cheesecake way above its pay grade.\u00a0 (I\u2019ve read that their flavors vary, and that sometimes there\u2019s ube cheesecake!)<\/p>\n

In sum, Sushi Now is a good little neighborhood spot when you want a casual, cozy, and reasonably priced dinner with super warm service, or an easy pit-stop for take-home sushi.\u00a0 Be part of the legacy.<\/p>\n

Sushi Easy
1071 Valencia Street
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