By Verla Roberts

When class lets out, the biggest thought on everyone’s minds is “what’s to eat?” Instead of picking the same foods over and over, how about you try something new, like sushi.

Over winter break, the sushi station was moved and became the Sushi and Noodle Bar.

“The food is good,” Chris Baker, a junior political science and history major, said. “It can be a slow process though.”

This was one of the major issues for moving the station. Also the old location was too tiny to accommodate workers. Eisa Shukran, Director of Food Services, decided it was time for a change.

“The intent was to reduce lines and wait time,” Shukran said. “We decided to introduce a new concept as well.”

Moving the sushi bar next to the sandwich station has improved its look and efficiency. Fans and other decorations were added to give it an authentic feel. The station now provides two workers to take sushi orders and one for noodles.

“I like that the station has changed,” Valerie McDonald, a junior marketing major said. “Wait time for food has gotten better.”

With the extra room, preparation of food is now colorful and well-organized with ingredients in view to pick and choose from.

Customer service has also improved. It’s easier to serve because we don’t have to turn our backs, Sorchen, a chef at the Sushi bar, mentioned.

Sorchen was the original worker to start the station five years ago and is a certified sushi chef. He feels the new station has helped serving time and the layout is better because they don’t have to bend down to the refrigerator.

“It used to be slow because we had to keep bending down,” Sorchen said “Now it is quicker to prepare the food.”

Instead of just being a sushi bar, noodles were introduced. The idea to add noodles came from Asian cuisine becoming popular, Shukran said. He also mentioned this gives students more of a variety.

“It does add variety,” Sorchen said. “I would maybe like to expand the menu next year.”

Noodles are now available at the sushi bar.

A variety of combinations can be made with the choices at the new sushi bar.