Cube 63

If you’re looking for a sushi spot that feels more like a fast-food cafeteria, then Cube 63 may be for you. The ease of BYOB hardly makes up for the gruff attitude and out-of-sync service at this lower east side hotbox. I get that this place is supposed to be casual, but it’s taken to another level. We were packed in like sardines, sandwiched between tables on either side of us with barely room to shift chairs. Our waitress barely made eye contact as she took our order and scurried off to open our wine. Despite the loss in atmosphere and service, the sushi is decent, but I can think of many affordable sushi spots with all of the above going for them.

We started with edamame to share for the table then I had a kani (crabstick) salad while my friends had an avocado salad, an order of gyoza, and a house salad. These were all executed quite well, and I enjoyed the kani salad which was delicately flavored with sesame seeds. Entrees were a “63 special” which came with 2 pieces of tuna, yellowtail, salmon, eel and a spicy tuna roll as well as an order of soba noodles and a “63 roll”, packed with flavor despite its tiny size with spicy tuna, avocado and lobster salad. The roll was a bit meager so I also ordered an electric roll which came deep fried, despite any mention of that on the menu. Though I didn’t put up much of a fight (fried food? how did this get here?), it wasn’t my anticipation, the greasy mess disappointed me.

I don’t think I’ll be returning to Cube 63, and I don’t recommend you rushing there either.

Cube 63: 63 Clinton Stret
Cuisine: Sushi
Entree Price: $18-$24
Word to the Wise: BYOB is one of few benefits at this place so don’t forget the booze at home!

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