4 Words You Won’t See Together Every Day: Affordable, Quality Sushi on Newbury!

There are few things I enjoy as much as a huge spread of maki rolls served with seaweed salad and miso soup. Add to that a fantastic location, reduced salt soy sauce, and all brown (instead of white) rice, and I am one happy (and healthy) sushi lover.

I must say I was not overly eager to try Snappy Sushi based on its name and the fact that it says “express” on the awning outside. In my mind, sushi on-the-go is a big of a scary concept. However, after more than one glowing recommendation of this little hole in the wall establishment, I decided to try it for myself.

Snappy on Newbury is set up with a couple small tables, but most of the seating is bar-style. It’s perfect for a date with a girlfriend when you need somewhere casual to catch up, but not so great for a group of 3 or more – as you’ll be leaning over each other trying to talk. However, I recently learned that Snappy is moving! Still on Newbury, but I’m excited about their potential new home, which might allow for some expansion.

Their menu has all the traditional favorites – spicy tuna roll, eel-avo roll, and California roll for those who don’t have a taste for raw fish just yet – each coming with 6 pieces and ranging in price from $4-$7. Aside from the incorporation of brown rice to make sure their customers are getting the most nutrition possible from their meals, these rolls are nothing out of the ordinatory - just affordable and delicious.

If you’re feeling adventurous, try one of Snappy’s fancy rolls – ranging from the scorpion roll at $9 (shrimp over eel, avocado, cucumber, flying fish roe and eel sauce) to the Boston lobster roll at $15 (avocado, cucumber, and green leaf rolled together, and dressed with chopped lobster meat mixed with red onion and flying fish roe in wasabi-butter sauce).

Some other suggested menu items – seaweed salad ($8) and edamame ($4)…yum! Whatever you try, you won’t be disappointed.

I’ve been at least a dozen times and I’ve yet to have anything subpar, all at a price that wont break the bank. And the best part is that you don’t have to travel miles out of the city to find it. Snappy has the best of both worlds – a fantastic location paired with quality, “cheap” fish.

Still skeptical? Stop in to Snappy at lunchtime and order the lunch roll special – two rolls of your choice (no fancy rolls) for just $11, definitely worth a try! Snappy also has a location in Davis Square which I hear is equally yummy!

Matane!
Little B