Though I’ve never actually sat down to eat at Sushi 35, I delivered from here many times — enough to see how much care goes into every single order. The restaurant is tucked away above a smoke shop, but people always found their way up with this look of excitement, like they knew they were about to get something special. From the counter, I watched the chefs work with a kind of precision and focus that reminded me why sushi is often described as an art form. Every roll, every piece, was handled with real pride. Even as a delivery driver just passing through, I could tell this place meant something to the people who cooked there and to the customers who came back again and again. One day I hope to actually try the food instead of just carrying it to someone else — and when I do, I’m sure it’ll live up to everything I saw behind the scenes.

Ordered takeout, really good! The fish is super buttery (in a good way) and it tastes very fresh. I will be back to try their lunch sets. Portion looked small at first but the dinner set was very filling and the perfect amount IMO.

I loved Sushi 35 West. It was one of my favorite places and I will definitely revisit with the hope that this was a one-off experience, and not the new norm. However, yesterday, I got their Sushi Premium and spicy scallop roll and was disappointed. I went around 6pm, so perhaps I got the end of the day dregs...but I'd say about 4 out of 10 of the pieces in my Premium were not as fresh or tasty as past visits...the quality and freshness always blew me away on past occasions. For me, Sushi 35 West has always been about a no frills atmosphere and high quality sushi. I've been there at least half a dozen times without ever being disappointed. But the quality of the fish, while still superior to most sushi places, has gone down markedly if my visit yesterday is an indicator...the akami, salmon, uni and chutoro were especially disappointing. Not awful, mind you, but not the sort of thing that would make me insist others venture there (which I once had). Overall, it was very good, but not great.

We ordered three lunch specials for takeout—the sushi lunch, sashimi lunch, and a Toro Uni Bowl. Everything was fresh and enjoyable, but the portions were lighter than expected. We actually ended up grabbing a couple of burgers afterward to feel satisfied. So if you’re looking for a filling lunch that will carry you through the afternoon, I’d recommend ordering more than just one special. That said, ordering via Grubhub was easier. When it indicated ready for pickup, it was indeed ready and much faster than the app estimated.

The sashimi was fresh and silky. Good value for the amount of fresh sashimi served. This is a little tucked away "blink and you'll miss it" kind of place, with the stairs to the entry located next to a tobacconist. Some tables are set out on the stairwell, which is perfectly fine not fancy. I found the service friendly and fast.