Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Nearly a year after opening Sushi Counter on Christopher Street, owner Alex Marks has expanded to the East Village, opening a new location at 523 E. 12th St., between Avenue A and Avenue B.
According to Marks, EV residents who visited her West Village shop had repeatedly asked her to bring her Aussie-style handrolls to the east side.
So here we are.
Marks loves the neighborhood and wants to serve "high-quality food that's really, really affordable."
"There are a lot of
students and young people in the neighborhood," she said.
The rolls are hefty four-inch cylinders that go for $5 for one or three for $12. There are also special rolls of the month (currently the Volcano, with kani crab, spicy mayo and avocado).
Her shop is gluten-free (Marks has Celiac disease), sesame-free, nut-free, and mostly dairy-free. The miso soup ($3 for a cup) has a splash of dairy, as well as bonito flakes and tuna extract.
It's mostly a grab-and-go operation, though there are several tables for dining in ... where we spotted EVG friend Gutes Guterman.
Hours: Daily from noon to 9 p.m. If you're on Instagram, you can follow Sushi Counter here.
