Sushi Express - Northpoint City

japanese restaurant — Yishun · Singapore

About Sushi Express - Northpoint City

Sushi Express is one of Asia's most prominent conveyor belt sushi chains, serving accessible and freshly prepared Japanese specialties since 1996. Originating in Taiwan and expanding across more than 600 outlets globally, the brand has built a dedicated following through its focus on quality, variety, and competitive value.

The dining experience centers on a dynamic revolving conveyor belt delivering over 80 variations of sushi, sashimi, maki, and side dishes directly past diner booths. With an extensive selection spanning fresh seafood classics, aburi-flamed delicacies, gunkan rolls, and sweet desserts, Sushi Express delivers an efficient, family-friendly Japanese dining experience suited for quick casual meals and hearty group outings alike.

Sushi Express at Northpoint City: Quick, Accessible Conveyor Belt Sushi

Conveyor belt sushi revolutionized Japanese dining by putting the entire menu in perpetual motion directly past diner booths, making fresh bites immediately accessible. Founded in 1996 in Taiwan, Sushi Express grew into the largest kaiten sushi brand in its home market before expanding into an international favorite with more than 600 outlets worldwide across Singapore, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand. The brand's presence at Northpoint City in Yishun brings that vibrant revolving dining concept right to residents in northern Singapore.

The guiding concept behind Sushi Express focuses on delivering great everyday value without sacrificing quality or variety. Rather than navigating formal dining etiquette or lengthy wait times between ordering courses, diners can sit down and immediately begin picking from an array of over 80 variations circulating through the conveyor track.

A Diverse Selection of Nigiri and Flamed Creations

Salmon takes center stage across the menu, prepared in an extensive range of styles to suit every preference. Diners can enjoy traditional raw cuts of fresh salmon or opt for flame-torched aburi selections. Standout variations include the Jumbo Salmon Mentaiyaki, crowned with creamy salted cod roe mayonnaise that is seared until aromatic, as well as the Caramelised Salmon, Shichimi Grilled Salmon Belly, and melted Cheddar Salmon Belly. For those seeking seafood variety, the belt also circulates fresh options such as raw and cooked scallop, glass shrimp, cooked butterfly shrimp, and savoury unagi preparations.

Beyond simple fish over rice, the kitchen creates fun signature combinations including Salmon with Peach & Cheese, alongside hearty grilled eel selections such as Cheesy Thick Cut Unagi and Spicy Thick Cut Unagi. Meat lovers will find specialties like tender Yakiniku Beef and seasoned Smoked Duck alongside classic Tamagoyaki egg omelettes.

Gunkan, Handrolls, and Appetizing Sides

For textural contrast, the kaiten belt presents a colorful rotation of gunkan nori boats. Classic choices range from popping Salmon Roe and seasoned capelin roe to creamy crayfish salad, cheese masago, and sweet corn salad. Handroll enthusiasts can order crisp temaki including Tempura Ebi, Salmon & Ikura, and traditional California rolls rolled fresh in crisp seaweed sheets.

Complementing the sushi plates is a comprehensive assortment of hot and cold side dishes. Patrons can balance their meal with classic appetizers like steamed edamame, seasoned wakame seaweed salad, marinated jellyfish, and seasoned baby octopus, or pick warm cooked plates like crispy Japanese takoyaki octopus balls and Grilled Mussels Mentaiyaki baked under savory sauce.

Sweet Endings and a Seamless Casual Experience

Dining at Sushi Express concludes just as easily as it begins, with dedicated dessert options revolving along the track. Choices include Japanese strawberry cream daifuku mochi, rich walnut brownies, cream puffs, and chilled puddings in caramel or sweet mango flavors. Whether dropping in for a quick solo lunch or gathering the entire family for a relaxed dinner, the conveyor belt setup lets each diner curate their exact meal one plate at a time.

Signature items

  • Jumbo Salmon Mentaiyaki
  • Aburi Salmon
  • Grilled Salmon Belly
  • Salmon Roe Gunkan
  • Grilled Mussels Mentaiyaki
  • Strawberry Cream Daifuku

Menu

Gunkan

  • Crayfish Salad — Chilled crayfish salad wrapped in nori seaweed and sushi rice
  • Salmon Roe — Briny, popping salmon ikura pearls packed in a crisp seaweed cup
  • Seasoned Capelin Roe — Crunchy seasoned capelin roe served gunkan style
  • Corn Salad — Sweet whole kernel corn mixed in creamy dressing
  • Cheese Masago — Capelin roe blended with creamy melted cheese in a nori battleship
  • Crab Salad — Shredded crabstick tossed in a savory seasoned mayonnaise

Nigiri

  • Fried Tofu Pouch — Classic seasoned inari tofu pocket filled with sushi rice
  • Dual Flavour Tamagoyaki — Japanese sweet layered egg omelette served in two flavours
  • Crabstick Mentai — Crabstick topped with rich savoury mentaiko sauce
  • Crabstick — Classic tender crabstick over hand-pressed sushi rice
  • Eel & Tamagoyaki — Glazed eel paired with sweet egg omelette; contains soft bone
  • Grilled Eel — Savory grilled unagi glazed in sweet sauce; contains soft bone
  • Tamagoyaki — Traditional Japanese sweet rolled egg omelette nigiri
  • Cooked Shrimp — Freshly boiled butterfly prawn served over seasoned sushi rice
  • Tempura Ebi — Crispy fried tempura prawn served over sushi rice
  • Grilled Salmon Belly — Succulent grilled salmon belly with a rich, rich finish
  • Salmon — Fresh raw salmon slice over hand-pressed sushi rice
  • Cooked Scallop — Tender cooked whole scallop on seasoned rice
  • Smoked Duck — Savory cured smoked duck breast slice over sushi rice
  • Glass Shrimp — Translucent chilled sweet raw glass shrimp nigiri
  • Salmon With Peach & Cheese — Salmon nigiri paired with sweet peach and sliced cheese
  • Caramelised Salmon — Torched salmon nigiri finished with a sweet caramelized glaze
  • Jumbo Salmon Mentaiyaki — Large cut salmon topped with mentaiko mayonnaise and flamed
  • Cheesy Thick Cut Unagi — Thick grilled eel layered with melted cheese; contains soft bone
  • Spicy Thick Cut Unagi — Thick-cut grilled eel dressed with spicy sauce; contains soft bone
  • Jumbo Unagi — Generous cut of savory grilled eel; contains soft bone
  • Raw Scallop — Delicate and sweet fresh raw scallop over sushi rice
  • Salmon Scallop Combo — Combination plate featuring both fresh salmon and scallop nigiri
  • Yakiniku Beef — Tender beef slices glazed in savory Japanese barbecue sauce
  • Salmon Trio — Three-piece selection showcasing different salmon preparations
  • Aburi Salmon — Lightly seared salmon nigiri with a smoky finish
  • Shichimi Grilled Salmon Belly — Grilled rich salmon belly dusted with seven-spice chili blend
  • Cheddar Salmon Belly — Rich salmon belly layered with melted cheddar cheese
  • Cheddar Shrimp — Sweet cooked shrimp topped with melted cheddar cheese

Dessert

  • Walnut Brownie — Rich chocolate baked brownie studded with crunchy walnut pieces
  • Caramel Pudding — Smooth, creamy custard dessert topped with caramel syrup
  • Cream Puff — Light choux pastry filled with sweet whipped pastry cream
  • Mango Pudding — Fruity and chilled sweet mango custard pudding
  • Strawberry Cream Daifuku — Soft chewy mochi cake filled with strawberry and sweet cream

Sashimi

  • Salmon — Fresh, chilled thick-cut raw salmon slices
  • Sweet Shrimp — Plump and tender raw sweet shrimp served sashimi style
  • Glass Shrimp — Delicate raw glass shrimp served chilled
  • Scallop Sashimi — Sweet raw sea scallop slices served chilled

Side Dishes

  • Takoyaki — Savory battered octopus balls drizzled with sauce
  • Chicken Tuplis — Savory Japanese-style chicken appetizer
  • Edamame — Lightly salted boiled whole green soybeans in the pod
  • Tuna Salmon Donburi — Mini rice bowl topped with fresh cuts of tuna and salmon
  • Jelly Fish — Chilled marinated seasoned jellyfish with a crunchy texture
  • Abalone Salad — Seasoned salad dressed with savory abalone slices
  • Okra — Fresh chilled tender ladyfinger pods served as an appetizer
  • Seasoned Octopus — Tender chilled octopus tossed in a sweet-savory marinade
  • Mackerel Salad — Savory marinated mackerel tossed in dressing
  • Seaweed Salad — Traditional Japanese chilled marinated green wakame seaweed
  • Cooked Whole Shrimp — Chilled whole cooked prawns served fresh on the side
  • Spicy King Oyster Mushroom — Meaty king oyster mushroom slices dressed in spicy seasoning
  • Crabstick Salad — Chilled crabstick strips mixed in seasoned mayonnaise
  • Grilled Mussels Mentaiyaki — Baked whole mussels smothered in savory torched mentai sauce

Maki & Handrolls

  • Crabstick Roll — Classic thin nori seaweed sushi roll filled with crabstick
  • Cucumber Roll — Refreshing vegetarian sushi roll packed with crisp cucumber
  • Unagi & Kinshitamago — Sushi roll with savory grilled unagi and shredded egg omelette
  • California Roll — Classic inside-out sushi roll with savory fillings and roe
  • Hanamaki — Flower-shaped sushi roll wrapped with fresh salmon slices
  • Mentai Salmon Inari — Sweet fried bean curd pocket topped with salmon and torched mentai
  • California Handroll — Crisp seaweed temaki cone loaded with California roll fillings
  • Tempura Ebi Handroll — Warm, crispy fried prawn tempura wrapped in a nori handroll
  • Salmon & Ikura Handroll — Seaweed cone loaded with fresh salmon cuts and popping salmon roe

Frequently asked questions

What style of dining is offered at Sushi Express?
Sushi Express offers a casual conveyor belt sushi experience where diners can pick fresh sushi plates directly from a revolving track circulating through the dining room.
How many sushi variations are available?
Sushi Express offers more than 80 different variations of sushi, including nigiri, gunkan, sashimi, maki handrolls, side dishes, and desserts.
What are some of the popular salmon dishes served?
The menu features raw salmon, grilled salmon belly, aburi seared salmon, Jumbo Salmon Mentaiyaki, caramelised salmon, and cheddar salmon belly.
Are there desserts available on the menu?
Yes, dessert offerings include strawberry cream daifuku, walnut brownies, cream puffs, caramel pudding, and mango pudding.
What non-sushi appetizers are served?
Appetizers include takoyaki, steamed edamame, seasoned octopus, jellyfish salad, seaweed salad, and grilled mussels mentaiyaki.

Tips

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