I'll keep this review short and sweet since I'm about 7 reviews behind, but The Loop is your typical local sushi joint that has those crazy rolls with a millions ingredients so it isn't your super traditional or authentic sushi joint. But sometimes you just want a giant roll with spicy mayo and 3 different kinds of fishes in it, right?
Mabel and I strolled in on a random Tuesday and it was actually fairly crowded. Unlike my last sushi meal at Hasaki where it's got a very traditional quiet decor with a sleek sushi bar as the focus point, this place was kind of like a loud messy frat house with no decor or ambience to speak of. But if you're in the mood for something less serious and more casual, then places like The Loop work just fine.
We started with sashimi salad ($13) and then got a bunch of rolls, which I sadly can't remember now except for the spicy scallop roll and a Bob Marley roll. The sashimi salad is closer to a green salad with pieces of sashimi mixed in there - I enjoyed it as a way to eat both salad and veggie but Mabel thought it was a bit too fishy. As for the rolls, they were all fine and your standard mom and pop sushi rolls. Except for the spicy scallop, they were the kind of rolls that were "fusion-y" and had a bunch of different fish cuts shoved into a roll but they were still tasty enough.
This is definitely the kind of place that one would go to if you were looking for something low key. The clientele definitely skews towards the younger like just out of college crowd but I could see if I lived nearby that I would do take out from here. If you're looking for something more refined and traditional, take a walk further down towards 9th street to find the more "adult" sushi places. Total bill: $38/pp with tax and tip
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