Ikigai Abq - Isleta Pueblo

Kind of disappointed especially after reading all the great reviews. All my sushi rice was still very warm so all of the fish in my sushi was also very warm. This not only caused them all to fall apart but gave the fish a very slimy texture. They also gave me a wrong roll and forgot my appetizer. Because it's not cheap, I expected a little more care. $70 plus tip for 4 rolls.

I've never really associated sushi with food halls but I'm so happy that Ikigai sets the bar as far as I'm concerned. There aren't a lot of places around town where you can get sushi on a patio, much less in this setting. But I love it and I've already been twice since I first heard about them. Both times I've gotten the rainbow roll and it's super good. The rolls come out fast and have great flavor. They have a great selection too but I've just really been enjoying the variety offered with the rainbow roll. One really good thing to note is that they are tied in with the chicken place and so even if the sushi booth is closed, you can still order sushi from the chicken spot. I love a good food hall, and El Vado overall is a great spot. My one gripe is the parks SUCKS depending on when you come. For being probably the smallest food hall in town, they still are an awesome choice because of all the unique offerings.

Good food, a little pricey for how much food you get. The food is served out of a chicken restaurant. Kinda odd.

I love the El Vado location. It is just a fun place to sit and hang out. Parking is a pain, but I can see myself walking there from the Botanical Gardens for a to-go order for an outdoor concert when those start up again. I really, really liked the rolls we got. Fresh, filling, and generous portions. Because of the taste and location, I 'm going to say this is among my favorite places to buy a roll. One warning about the venue...the concrete floor in the outdoor eating area is NOT level. The tiers are only at slightly different levels so they are hard to notice, especially if you are carrying your food to your table or taking containers to the trash. I did see one woman trip and almost hit the ground. So, enjoy the food but keep your eyes open!

O Yelp, you're so good to me! Thanks to Yelp's True ABQ deal, my friend and I ventured to the El Vado Food Court to enjoy some delicious sushi for a bargain price. Both of our choices were fresh and delicious....spicy tuna and unagi. After reading some of the other reviews, I definitely want to check out Ikigai ABQ again in the future. The sushi burrito sounds intriguing! And I love the beer at the El Vado Taproom--a 12 oz. pour of Old Town Brown was the perfect choice to accompany my afternoon snack. Ikigai delivered our sushi to us in the nicely air conditioned and mellow taproom. All in all, it was a lovely way to spend a Wednesday afternoon. Thanks, again, Yelp!