Sushi Love

Portland, United States

4.4

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Address:
1112 SE Tacoma St, Portland, OR, 97202
Southeast Portland, Sellwood
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
420 ftSoutheast 13th & Tacoma
740 ftSoutheast 13th & Nehalem
0.3 miSoutheast 13th & Clatstop
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Good For
Lunch, Dinner
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Hipster
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Portland) 16:42 Thursday, 28 November 2024

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

sushiLOVE is a revolutionary new food cart from sushi chef Kelly McCormick. Using 100% plant-​based and gluten-​free ingredients, this cart’s extensive menu is perfect for Portlanders of all tastes and diets, from die-​hard sushi lovers to gluten-​free vegans to food cart fanatics.

sushiLOVE specializes in Uramaki, or «inside-​out rolls», also available as Temaki («hand rolls») for half-​price. Highlights include the Don’t Be Shellfish roll, featuring «sur-​eel» sauce and broiled king oyster mushroom «scallops,» and the Bok Bok roll, which stars a spot-​on vegan version of Pok Pok’s famous fish sauce. The menu also includes plant-​based twists on classic rolls: the Avalon, California roll substitutes jackfruit for crab, and the Fresher than Fresh roll reimagines a cucumber roll with tofu cream cheese.

Meet the Business Owner

Kelly M.

Business Owner

About Kelly McCormick:

A graduate of Seattle Culinary Academy, Chef Kelly McCormick has a strong sushi background. McCormick was personally mentored by Chef Masayo Onuki of Hama Sushi, one of the first authentic Japanese sushi restaurants in the United States. In Sept 2012, McCormick took over as Executive Chef at CC Gallagher on California’s Catalina Island. In late 2013, McCormick moved to Portland to realize his vision of providing delicious, cruelty-​free, gluten-​free, sustainable sushi that is exciting and accessible for vegans and non-​vegans alike.

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20 reviews of Sushi Love

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Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Sushi Love is delicious. The owner is obviously passionate about delicious, vegan food and uses no processed food items in his rolls. Nice guy, nice food cart. Awesome location by New Seasons Market in Sellwood. Try the Mother of Dragon Roll!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Yum. Yum. Yum.
Sushi love has given me a reason to love sushi! I have never been a big fish person and the vegan sushi offered here was beyond delicious!
Expect a bit of a wait– all rolls are made to order… Buts it’s worth the wait. And worth the average 7 $ per roll.
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
The sushi is incredible! The wait, not so much. The owner helpfully puts up his away sign when he gets backed up on orders, but arguably not soon enough. The first time I came to these food carts with my friends they were all done their meals by the time I got my sushi. The second time, we had an hour to eat before we had to leave for a ticketed event, and I waited more than 45 minutes for my sushi with no warning. It was super delicious when I got it, but a shame to have to eat it so quickly. So, definitely go try the sushi, but if you have somewhere to be maybe ask the wait time.
Place rating: 4
Sacramento, CA
I love all the gluten-​free vegan sushi options– they were creative and tasty! The only reason I give 4 stars over 5 is because I’ve had better gluten-​free vegan sushi before. Comparing the difference… I think adding a little more vegan mayo, avocado and tart/​acidic elements might take these rolls over the top. Oh, and maybe some crunchy on top of the sushi would make for a more interesting bite? Would love to come back if in the area again!
Place rating: 5
Beaverton, OR
I have never had vegan sushi before so I was thrilled to give it a go. I went with no expectations, as I’ve had nothing to compare to, and the results were fantastic. I tried several rolls and some miso soup while waiting. Everything was so flavorful and the ingredients were fun to learn about. I will visit again whenever I’m in the neighborhood.
Place rating: 5
Broadway District, Portland, OR
Beautiful and delicious vegan sushi. You have to try this place. He makes some of the best sushi I have ever eaten!
Place rating: 5
Milwaukie, OR
I am a carnivore… a hard carnivore. But I love sushi so I thought, sure why not. This isn’t just sushi… this is Art! This is food for the soul! This guy is a genius. I don’t know how he does it but he makes vegan sushi taste better than any full protein sushi I’ve had in this city… and to top it off… it’s beautiful! I’m a carnivore convert… I will be back for more!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
This guy is seriously an artist. The flavors combinations are absolutely delicious, the ingredients are obviously of high quality, and the plating/​presentations is beautiful. I’ve only been vegan for 6 months so I clearly remember what «regular sushi» tastes like, and I can tell you, this is every bit as good if not better than any fine sushi restaurant you’ll go to. I’m a good cook but sushi is one of the few food items I will go out for rather than making it myself, and this place would be my #1 choice as far as taste and quality go (the fact that I don’t have to make an effort to find something both vegan and gluten free –because that’s every item on the menu– is a really nice perk, too!) So far the Don’t Be Shellfish roll is my favorite, but I can’t wait to try even more of the menu! Also, the new location is charming; a cute little food cart pod right next to New Seasons, shaded by trees and lit by string lights.
Place rating: 4
Portland, OR
I finally tried them today at the new Sellwood location and I was pleasantly surprised. I wasn’t expecting to like my order this much, but for $ 5 I was more full than I expected.
I’m sure I’ll go here again. I want to try more of the menu.
Place rating: 1
Portland, OR
Nothing worse than making the trek out to the other side of town to find out a business it closed during its posted open hours. I’ll review this again when I get the chance to try the sushi, but this left me pretty bummed.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
I wish I had found this places months ago. This vegan sushi is the best I have ever tasted and it does not get any fresher. I have a feeling this place is eventually going to have its own restaurant, it is that good. I cannot recommend Sushi Love enough, and Kelly, the owner, obviously has a passion for truly innovative and delicious vegan sushi and other Japanese fare. I look forward to visiting his new location in Sellwood soon. Highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Awesome. Great concept. Fantastic, friendly chef. Creative, fun, tasty, and kind. What else could ya ask for?
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Wow. My second time back and the service was amazing, I got a free water, the wait was much shorter than my previous visit, and the food was PERFECT. I will be here a lot this summer.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
LoveLOVE SushiLOVE! I should first mention that I am not vegan and have always had a slight distrust for vegan foodstuffs, and should follow that with THIS PLACE IS AWESOME! The creativity and skill the chef puts into his rolls is crazy, from using braised jackfruit as a sort of ‘crab’ in the California roll to the rich and tender ‘scallop’ mushrooms atop the Don’t be Shellfish roll, this place is full of surprises!
I think at this point, I’ve had every single thing on the menu as it seems to be a perpetual craving that I can’t get out of my mind. Even now in the winter when I tend to frequent food trucks less regularly, I keep going back to this spot. And why not, when there is free hot miso while you wait next to an outdoor heater?
Even as I write this I can feel that craving creeping up again… I’m coming for you, SushiLove!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
Oh this is so good. Went here last night and just loved it. Got the Bok Bok roll and a Mother of Dragons hand roll. The Bok Bok roll’s sauce was so good, almost like sweet and sour but more subtle. And the mushrooms were great in the Mother of Dragons roll. Worked fantastic with the avocado.
I also shared my wife’s California roll which was great too. Very cool for a place to offer 100% vegan sushi and for it to be as fresh and delicious as it is. We really enjoyed the experience.
Place rating: 3
Portland, OR
I decided to try Sushi Love a few months ago when it first opened after hearing about it from the vegan community. I was excited to have an all vegan sushi cart at my disposal and close to home. I ordered a couple different rolls: the California Roll and the Mother of Dragon. My world was not rocked. I didn’t feel like there was anything remarkable about the sushi other than the novelty of having an all vegan sushi establishment. I hope this place succeeds because I am rooting for a vegan business to survive. I will have to go back and give them another try some day when I’m feeling optimistic.
Place rating: 1
Cook, IL
It hurts to write but I’m disappointed. I was mega excited, heard amazing things, etc etc.
the rolls were seriously sub standard. the rice was undercooked. wtf??? that’s sushi 101. I had 6 rolls in total (more about that shortly) and the flavors were ok. and did i mention the rice was undercooked?
my bf refused to eat the rolls he ordered because he noticed the chef handle cash and then handle sushi. he didn’t wash his hands in between and that sent my bf over the edge. sanitation 101???
lastly, my friends came to partake with us and they waited over an hour because a dude in front of them ordered a dozen or more rolls. it was almost closing time and really take care of your customers who ordered a few before taking care of a wholesale order.
I could have forgiven most of the stuff but for someone who is making a vegan sushi cart happen, please make it good. perhaps it was an off day. if so, ignore everything.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
As we arrived to Portland, we noticed that they have tons of food trucks! We wanted to try Sushi Love, and it was kind of difficult to find it. There are other four food carts in that place plus Sushi Love – a vegan sushi place, something different! The cute little green is too attractive to even not wanting to try it: D
I highly suggest DON’T BE SHELLFISH! It was very good; I loved their oyster mushroom «scallops» along with the spicy vegan mayo. Yuuum, and my boyfriend got the Mother of Dragons, one with tofu and asparagus. It was good but I still preferred mine!
The only downside is that it only has two tables with chairs to eat at. It’s more of a to-​go or stand and eat place. You can’t go wrong with Sushi Love – although its menu does not have a lot of choices; it is affordable and something new! There is also a big parking lot on the left of it, if anyone is wondering with the whole parking issue.
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
It used to be the fishermen
The catch and kill
In another place and time
I did it all for thrills
Grow me and I’ll feed you
Bok Bok at the cart
I had no idea tofu
Would tear my world apart
And we’re the ones to blame
No longer fearing, big game
Dragon Mother’s Targaryen
Wildlife Service sets the rules
Fish farming’s hooked us like a fool
When I see gillnets, I lose my cool
Sushi Love
Was the last thing I was dreaming of
And now Alchemy Fills the Kitchen
Sushi has turned to Love
Go-Go’s is how I roll
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
The Bok Bok roll is seriously delicious. I can’t get enough. Not just ‘vegan delicious’ but ‘seriously satisfy your craving for awesome food’ delicious. Check it out. Oh and the Fresher than Fresh roll was a close second, flavors and textures were just right. Mhm!