Sam’s Club is where many shoppers head when they need vast amounts of toilet paper or bulk imitation crab legs that taste just like a seafood boil. The warehouse chain has expanded a lot since it first opened its doors in 1983, now offering online bakery ordering, and even a sushi counter in many locations, where trained sushi chefs (yes, really) are brought in to make up the rolls daily. Sam’s Club also offers party platters made up of various sushi rolls that are perfect for your next get together. But if you’re concerned about the freshness of the pre-made spread you were looking to take home, you can actually ask the sushi chef on hand to craft a new platter right then and there.
Of course, the employees don’t have to comply — it might be that they’re too busy to stop what they’re doing — but if you ask nicely and remain patient, and it doesn’t interfere with what they’re already doing, chances are good they’ll be happy to fix up a fresh sushi platter for you. Now, it might also come down to timing; some people have reported the sushi chef in their Sam’s Club is only there during the morning. So, if you go in the evening, there might not be anyone behind the counter to complete your request. If this happens, don’t count out the already compiled platters just yet — per the Sam’s Club website, these trays are all “prepared fresh in club daily by Sushi Chef,” so chances are rather low that you are purchasing day-old seafood.
Sam’s Club offers a wide range of sushi on its party platters
If you have been skipping over the sushi rolls in the prepared foods section of your local Sam’s Club, you’re actually missing out. The retailer sells about six combo platters consisting of 10 to 20 pieces, and two party trays of 42 to 44 pieces (the number of sushi options might vary from store to store). All are sold under the brand name FujiSan, and many members rave about the taste and high quality.
But what exactly is the Sam’s Club sushi section offering to shoppers? You have your typical California rolls, as well as a California Crunch rolls and California Spicy rolls, tempura shrimp rolls, and Rainbow rolls; the platters consist of these tasty offerings, plus shrimp nigiri (Akita platter) or shrimp, salmon, and tuna nigiri (Kobe platter). Each tray or platter comes with pickled ginger, wasabi, and a packet of soy sauce (though there are rules for handling soy sauce at a sushi restaurant, it’s the wild west at Sam’s Club) to round out your sushi enjoyment.
The best part, though, might be the pricing; sushi trays start around $8, and platters cost between $25 and $35, based on location. It’s also worth mentioning that some of the sushi trays and platters are available for carside pickup and delivery, while others are not; the ones that are ineligible for these shopping options are clearly marked on the Sam’s Club website and mobile app.
