Five Points, Center of the Nori Rolling Universe

[cayohueso]

OK...I'll say it...Krystal's.

[The Compound]

Seriously?

http://www.jacksonvilleconfidential.com/2010/08/yoshi-sushi.html

[AmyLynne]

Man...that was fast!!

[The Compound]

Im guessing its the same people that owned Fu Hau, but im not sure.  Since they already own Sake House down the road, and a sushi place in san marco, it would be an easy transition.

[Captain Zissou]

I'm still going to try this place out at least once. 

I don't understand people's big issue with this.  I understand that people want 'different' ethnic food there, we all do, but it's not like there was a Vietnamese, Korean, or Mid-Eastern place that was prevented from opening because of one of these sushi places.  There's not a very long line of businesses, especially restaurants, waiting to open up shop in five points.  I'm just happy that someone is willing to take the risk.

[The Compound]

Im not objecting it. Its just sushi saturation. Id rather it than an empty space.
She had a sushi place there before it was FuHau that didnt work. Keep trying I guess.
There are still some empty spaces in 5-points, they should just put one in each one, it would definitely get attention then.

[Jaxson]

Im not objecting it. Its just sushi saturation. Id rather it than an empty space.
She had a sushi place there before it was FuHau that didnt work. Keep trying I guess.
There are still some empty spaces in 5-points, they should just put one in each one, it would definitely get attention then.

I agree.  I am happy when people step in to keep Five Points alive.  I, however, have two questions.
1. How many sushi restaurants can a neighborhood support? 
2. What is keeping other cuisines from opening up in Five Points? 

[RiversideLoki]

I don't know why they don't just start working together, get 3 consecutive storefronts, and make a huge neon and LED seizure inducing Sushi megaplex.

Let's not forget that Wasabi buffet also has sushi on the menu. So that's

Sake House
Sushi Cafe
Wasabi Buffet
(NOW) Yoshi Sushi
Sumo Sushi (not in the same exact area, but still within a mile)

All within one mile.

[RiversideLoki]

Sadly, yes. 

[Cliffs_Daughter]

and?

Is it like some form of sushi somnambulism?  You are compelled to walk into all seven every time you go out?

lol.

If I were hungry enough, I would!

But seriously, I think of them as bars. Sure, there may be several on the block, but I only have to like 1 bartender to frequent one over another. So while I may try other sushi houses, I'll still make my regular spot at the Sushi Cafe because they know me well.

[The Compound]

Dont forget Publix. lol

[Cliffs_Daughter]

Dont forget Publix. lol

Can I at least TRY to forget their sushi? 

[The Compound]

I was in the Shands cafeteria the other day. They actually have pre-packaged sushi in there. I puked in my mouth a lil.

[jacksonvilleconfidential]

We have sushi "rolled fresh daily" here in the cafeteria at the Aetna building. I have yet to try it, and probably never will, but the peeps in my office rave about it. I dont think any of them have ever had REAL sushi.