Healthy, inexpensive and quick; these words define Majé Sushi. Purdue University Student, Annette Saunders, shares her experience at this sushi restaurant in West Lafayette. This blog is part of a series of articles submitted to Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette through a cooperation with a 400-level travel writing class at Purdue University.
“But I don’t like sushi,” my friend Kate replied when I told her we should go to Majé for dinner. “Have you ever tried it?” I countered. “No,” Kate answered reluctantly.
I think every sushi fan can relate when I say that this same conversation happens incredibly often; someone shares that they are not a fan of sushi when they have never tasted it. To be completely honest, at one point in time that was also me.
Kate finally agreed to give Majé Sushi a shot, and now it’s all she wants.
Majé Sushi was created in 2010 by a Purdue student, Nay Oo, who wanted to create an inexpensive, quick, and healthy sushi option for students on Purdue’s campus. To cater to a wider variety of people in the area, he blended American and Japanese sushi trends; ‘Majé’ means “Mixed American Japanese Essence.”
Located on 204 South St.
West Lafayette
When you first walk into Majé Sushi, expectations probably won’t be high. It’s a small joint with no indoor dining (due to Covid 19) and a look that isn’t quite “up to date.” One should not be discouraged; there is much more to Majé than what meets the eye.
The seating at the bar allows customers to relax while they wait for their order.
Price: Majé maintains its purpose and remains low priced in comparison to other typical sushi restaurants; most rolls on their extensive (60+ option) menu stay between the $5 to $9 range, including the infamous California roll, which lands at a mere $4.99. The pricier rolls tend to be large “special rolls” that range from $10.65 to $12.79 – still cheaper than a lot of other sushi spots.
Quickness: Every time I have walked into this sushi restaurant, they have been ready for my arrival. “Annie?” they asked when I come in. I chose to order ahead this time and I am glad I did; it was ready as soon as I walked in the door (about 10 minutes after ordering). They then packaged up my meal with a handful of soy sauces, chopsticks, and a smile on their faces.
Just looking at this picture is making me hungry…
Yumminess: For such a low price, my go-to tempura and California rolls have yet to taste anything other than expensive. Alongside that, the spicy mayo I order on the side is to die for! I know all of my other spicy mayo fans relate when I say that it can make or break your sushi.
My order was sitting pretty right when I arrived.
Kate and I hope you guys will try out our favorite place. To keep up to date on more local sushi finds, make sure to check out Homeofpurdue.com.
