Hello Sushi Tauriko — Restaurant in North Island

I should mention that this review is for the hello sushi inside the food court at the crossing not the dine in restaurant. I used to come in here every Thursday to get sushi with my husband and two children for dinner. The first time I asked if they made sushi to order and they said yes. As we are not meat eaters, this became the only place at the crossing we would frequent ordering the same thing every time. After a couple of times I got attitude when I asked for some to be made, increasing each week and the last times we went once we were rudely questioned why we order avocado sushi each week and once the server rudely saying he couldn’t make any for us as there was no avocado (the rudeness bothered me not the lack of avocado). It was very nice sushi but we have stopped going here and now go every week to St Pierres Sushi Fraser cove who are always very accomodating and it is much cheaper there too!

Edit: I came here 8. Months later and it was disgusting. The avocado was old and they made shoddy sushi with half of it spilling out or falling apart because it wasn’t filled enough. It all tasted like it had been sat out all day and I asked for it to be made fresh. I...

Update - and the Soy Garlic Chicken is still a killer dish. A bit more expensive after COVID but larger potion. Be prepared not to speak to anyone. Lots of great garlic!

Update - went back again and it is very consistent. Just as good the first time. Forgot to mention that the Japanese pop music is actually very good if are into world music.

First review - We walked in just expecting sushi. Boy was I wrong. The sushi here looked very good by the looks of the salmon nigiri and the warm options and dumplings looked good as well. The sesame and garlic chicken (H5) we ordered was amazing. The chicken crispy but sticky. The green onions, chilis, and large amounts of garlic just was wonderful. Be aware that you will not be able to speak to anyone after this. Lucky the wife and I shared the large serving. Looking at other tables and what they were getting and the noodles bowls were huge and inviting. Not sure what to get...

I wonder what their hygiene status is, everything seems dirty the windows the floor, the service tray the bowel I was given. The table surfaces and outdoor there is bird pooh on every chair. Makes you wonder what the kitchen is like. Could not find their hygiene status on display anywhere. Food is good and friendly staff but when you serve raw seafood then cleanliness is a must and if little care is given at the front of house then what is it like where customers can't see. From x chef Will go back but hope they...