The Verdict: The seaweed salad was a simple but satisfying preparation of cool, well-dressed strands to amp up our appetites while waiting for the bulk of our meal. Instead of a traditional plate, the sushi came presented on a wooden platter, arranged in artful rows and sections. A la carte items including the eel and fluke gave us acute first impressions of the flavors to come -- the eel a perfectly seasoned portion over supple rice and the fluke a delightfully fresh cut of fish.
Of the rolls, the spicy tuna with spicy sauce, green onion, fish roe, soy, sesame oil and cucumber seemed to play it safe with a delicate, well-done preparation. A couple of unique rolls with a bit of a kick include the "Crazy" with tuna, salmon, whitefish, spicy sauce, fish roe, cucumber and avocado, as well as a "Mexican" with chicken, spicy sauce, cucumber, avocado and cilantro.
However, our favorite was the "Crunch" roll with shrimp, avocado, cucumber, panko, and a spicy mayo with a hint of sweetness that took the right balance of textures and tastes over the top. All in all, United Provisions provides a particularly sweet meal deal for students and beyond albeit for a tiny time frame -- get it before it's gone.
The Rating: On a scale of one to five...
Previously on Happy Hour Handbook: - Hammerstone's - Ranoush - Siam - SOHA Bar & Grill - Modesto - Square One Brewery - Cicero's - SqWires - Layla - Five Star Burgers - Central Table Food Hall - Planter's House - Atomic Cowboy - Stella Blues - Triumph Grill - Lola - Basso - Blue Ocean Sushi - Hwy 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen - Gringo - Jax Cafe - Mile 277 Tap & Grill - Sandrina's - Mangia Italiano - Kirkwood Station Brewing Company - Steve's Hot Dogs on the Hill
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