Sushi Uokin is the newest contender of sushi service in Hawthorn, offering an impressive selection of elevated takeaway sushi in a contemporary store situated in the multicultural dining hub on Glenferrie Road. ‘Uokin’, commonly known to Japanese people as ‘offering the best quality fish’, is a suitable name for the store, supplying large sharing platters of fresh sashimi, as well as colourful well-crafted Maki and Nigiri sushi rolls that allow customers to enjoy, even when choosing to takeaway. Raising the bar for sushi distributors in the area, Sushi Uokin is headed by an ex-Nobu and Koko chef, offering an elevated sushi takeaway experience that is modest in price but high in quality.
Their star product, the Uokin Signature Roll with fresh salmon, cooked prawns and asparagus coated in a secret homemade sauce is a prime example of their plentiful menu, alongside their vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Find this among other stellar takeaway options, including the Soft Shell Crab Roll, Wagyu Beef Roll and Spicy Mushroom Maki Rolls. Possibly even more impressive is their considerable selection of Sushi, Sashimi and Maki platters. In the store’s sushi display, you’ll find arrangements of the highest quality Salmon, Kingfish, Hokkigai, Akagai and Sweet Prawns ready to takeaway for large parties, gatherings or simply to delight a seafood lover. Sushi Uokin’s practice is to ensure that each product, whether on display or made to order, is always assembled using fresh seafood that is locally sourced and other top-tier ingredients that are imported from Japan.
Founders David Su, Jack Kwan and Angelito ‘Angel’ Bautista have long had a passion for Japanese cuisine and bringing authentic Japanese flavours to Melbourne, and the idea to open a store that offers high-end sushi at a takeaway price was too promising not to pursue. Head Chef Angel offers notable experience working at internationally renowned venues including Koko, Nobu, Ichi Ni Nana and was Head Sushi Chef at Chocolate Buddha upon commencing his role at Sushi Uokin. The team offers additional years of practice in both the culinary industry and hospitality management, with Su previously working alongside Angel as Sommelier and Assistant Manager at Koko and Kwan extending a background in the design and construction of food service outlets; with high-profile clients including Pattysmiths and Noodle Box. Their team’s skillset, tenure and ambition for building businesses that offer high-calibre cuisine and service have undoubtedly raised the bar for other takeaway Sushi distributors upon Sushi Uokin’s launch. Their vision for the brand, the owners say, is “to serve the finest, freshest fish to customers with a touch of creativity and great presentation.”
Stepping in from the bustling Glenferrie Road, Sushi Uokin offers an uplifting and tranquil atmosphere full of clean stone and raw timber that draws inspiration from minimalistic Japanese Washitsu decor. Establishing the ultimate escape for Hawthorn locals and day trippers, customers are welcome to enjoy their takeaway in-store, watching the chefs delicately slice and plate their next creation, or can simply drop in and pick up an item to go. Sushi Uokin’s ability to create new products daily assists them in providing a bespoke service, happily accommodating any changes that customers request, delivering the ultimate customer satisfaction daily.
Whether you’re a sushi connoisseur or new to all things sashimi, maki and nigiri, Sushi Uokin offers an attainable takeaway experience that is modern, up-market and presents a variety of innovative flavours that haven’t been as readily available in the past. To explore their full range, visit the store at 639 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, or f
