Izakaya by Sushi Pop Palermo — Restaurant in Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

They should call it 'Cream Cheese wrapped in rice' instead of sushi, since that's all that's in the rolls. Towards the end, I just scooped out the cream cheese because I was getting sick from eating so much of it.

I ordered the 15 piece sushi lunch special 'Alaska' version, and there was way more cream cheese than fish. I couldn't tell you what the quality of the fish was like, since it was impossible to taste.

This was partially my fault for not looking up every single item to see what was in it, but, I'm generally not a picky person and would have been fine with one or two items having a bit of cream cheese, even though it's NOT an ingredient that is used in real Japanese sushi. It's like putting pineapple on pizza. Some people like it, but purists know that it's not a traditional ingredient. When it's used as a cheap filler, in EVERY roll, it's obvious that the goal is not to make good sushi, but to make cheap sushi.

I asked the waitress which rolls did NOT have cream cheese, and she was hard pressed to find them. Eventually, of the roughly 15 rolls, she was able to point out 3 that didn't have cream cheese. That's ridiculous. Aside from the 'Philly roll', it shouldn't be in any of them!

Service was about what you'd expect from a place in BA, a bit slow, no smiles, but that seems to be the norm around here.

It's cheaper than Dashi House down the street, and maybe the other rolls are okay, but I probably won't go back.

Here is my constructive criticism; learn what sushi is really all about and remake your menu. It's all about BALANCED FLAVORS and QUALITY FISH. This is something Dashi House needs to learn as well. When you are making a roll, each ingredient should compliment the others, not overpower them. When you put something like guacamole on sushi (?!?!), all you're telling me is that the fish isn't very good and you're trying to cover up the flavor with something overpowering. Put shaved ginger on the plate (it isn't just for looks, it's actually to cleanse your palate between different flavors) and wasabi, not beet shavings (?). And if you want international clientele, having one or two menus in English would go a long way towards making sure people get what they want and leave happy reviews.

For context, I love sushi and have been eating it in California regularly for over twenty years.

To the owner: I've outlined EXACTLY what to do to fix your menu. Are you going to take any of my advice? Let's chat about it here so your customers can see whether or not you plan to implement these changes, or if you're just sending a generic reply. There are at least a dozen other reviews saying the same thing: TOO MUCH CREAM CHEESE. You've ignored those, so I'm not going to waste my time...

I recently dined at this Japanese restaurant in Argentina, and I have to say, it was quite a letdown. If you're a fan of weird and exotic Japanese food, you might be intrigued, but don't expect an authentic experience. Flavor-wise, the dishes were overwhelmingly salty, lacking the delicate umami flavors you'd typically find in Asian cuisine.

I ordered the Pad Thai, hoping for that perfect blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, but all I got was an overly salty dish that tasted more like soy sauce stir-fried noodles. It was so salty, it must have affected my health.

Next, I tried the stir-fried pork, which turned out to be the best of the four dishes I ordered, but even that was just average. The rice accompanying it was far from satisfying, and there were even worse aspects to come.

My hopes were high for the Sushi Tokyo, expecting a classic and authentic sushi experience. However, what arrived at my house was far from it. The sushi had strange fruit sauces that clashed with the traditional flavors, leaving me disappointed and craving something more genuine.

But the real low point was the Poke bowl. It came in a tiny portion compared to the other dishes, and the fish didn't seem very fresh. To make matters worse, it was drenched in a passion fruit sauce that did not complement the dish at all. It had the potential to be good, but it turned out to be a disaster.

I'm usually very open in trying new foods, but this was just unacceptable.

Overall, I cannot recommend anyone to dine at this restaurant, especially if you're visiting Argentina. It's not only a waste of money, but you could easily find a better and more authentic meal elsewhere in the area. Save yourself the disappointment and explore other...

🪴The restaurant’s interior left a pleasant impression: a cozy atmosphere with interesting design accents. It creates the expectation of an enjoyable evening, but the experience with the food and service fell far short of ideal.

💁‍♀️The service can be described as friendly but unprofessional. The staff didn’t ask if we enjoyed our meal, and the table was only cleared after we finished dinner.

🍱We ordered the “Alaska” combo — 40 rolls for two. Unfortunately, the quality was disappointing. The rice was overcooked and sticky, while the filling was extremely scarce. As seen in one of the photos, some rolls had very little fish, and in others, the fish had an unpleasant taste, which is simply unacceptable. Additionally, the lack of low-sodium soy sauce, which is a standard in many establishments, was frustrating.

👀The presentation of the rolls appeared somewhat chaotic: the vegetable garnishes were more distracting than aesthetically pleasing. On the brighter side, the Aperol Spritz cocktail was decent and fairly priced.

🚾The men’s restroom was also a positive note, being clean and equipped with paper towels and foaming soap.

⛔️Overall, the experience was mixed. While the interior and ambiance were pleasant, they did not compensate for the subpar quality of the food and less-than-ideal service. Considering what we saw and tasted, I cannot understand how this place has such a high rating. Unfortunately, I have no...