ROLL UP FOR FREE SUSHI - New roll-your-own sushi restaurant opens in Auckland

Cult Japanese-inspired artisan sushi store, Sushi Sushi, is coming to town and shouting lunch.

 

The home of the convenient hand roll – no cutlery required – Sushi Sushi is opening at newly developed Botany Town Centre in Auckland this week (Thursday May 2).

 

The first 100 hungry punters through the door will enjoy a free hand roll at the new spot’s Grand Opening Matsuri (colourful Japanese festival).

 

Developed from ancient flavours, Sushi Sushi offers an easy and accessible healthy feed with ‘grab and go’ fridges, hand roll cabinets and New Zealand’s first ‘Create Your Own Hand Roll Station’.

 

Customers can take their taste into their own hands choosing from more than 20 locally-sourced, fresh ingredients including pink beetroot rice, hot crispy chicken, salt and pepper squid, jalapenos and more.  ‘Hand roll artisans’ will delicately make the creation in full view.

 

The matsuri will last a full month with celebrations including children’s sushi master classes, free Japanese calligraphy, cultural performances and the chance to win a trip for two to Japan.

 

What: Sushi Sushi Grand Opening Matsuri - first 100 people through the door receive a free hand roll

Where: Sushi Sushi, Botany Town Centre, 588 Chapel Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 

When: Thursday 2 May, 9:00am-9:00pm

 

Other activities:
Thursday May 2nd

Taiko drumming demonstration. Feel the beat while local group Kumo Taiko performs 11:00am-11:30am
Calligraphy. Have your name written in Japanese calligraphy for free by local artist Rie Shibasaki 10:00am-2:00pm
Win a trip to Japan. Snap a picture with the Golden Koi for your chance to win a trip for two

 

Saturday May 11th

Sushi Sushi Kids’ Masterclass. Learn how to build your own hand roll from skilled sushi artisans 10:00am – 12:00pm

Saturday May 18th

Origami workshop. Learn the traditional Japanese art of folding paper with local artist Jean Francois Vognin 10:00am – 12:00pm

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About Sushi Sushi

Sushi Sushi has been operating in Australia for more than 20 years.  Founded in Box Hill, Victoria, in 1998, the company now has 137 stores across Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania. Sushi Sushi plans to open 30 quick service restaurants throughout New Zealand with a second location set to open later this year and a third location in early 2020.