This new restaurant on the Upper East Side lets you buy sushi by the pound

"Instead of navigating a complex menu of rolls and set combos, you can simply walk in, grab a tray, and build your own culinary adventure from a vibrant countertop display. The entire selection is flat-priced at an accessible $23.99 per pound. After curating your perfect mix, you head to the register where staff weigh the tray, making it an ideal destination when you want to try a little bit of everything without over-ordering. It's also a fast, easy option for takeout sushi when you're on the go."

"Despite the rapid, streamlined format, Ricee refuses to compromise on craftsmanship or freshness. The menu will typically feature 35 meticulously crafted varieties, ranging from classic rolls to premium nigiri featuring the likes of bluefin tuna with truffle-oil sautéed mushrooms, decadent otoro topped with roe and yellowtail finished with fresh chives. To guarantee peak quality, pieces are left on the counter for a maximum of 30 minutes before being replaced. Chefs prepare sushi in real-time, right in front of you, utilizing responsibly sourced ingredients."

"Ricee Sushi Express has officially opened its doors, introducing New York City to its very first pay-by-weight sushi concept. Located at 182 East 86th Street between Third and Lexington Avenues, this innovative fast-casual spot sells sushi by the pound, not by the roll. Instead of navigating a complex menu of rolls and set combos, you can simply walk in, grab a tray, and build your own culinary adventure from a vibrant countertop display."

"The restaurant states boldly on its website "At Ricee, we believe great sushi should be fresh, transparent and effortless." Whether you're getting sushi to go or dining in the cozy seating area tucked away in the back, the Ricee experience is personal... and delicious"

Ricee Sushi Express opened on the Upper East Side as a pay-by-weight sushi concept. Customers can avoid choosing from a complex menu by grabbing a tray and building a mix from a countertop display. Sushi is priced at $23.99 per pound, and staff weigh the tray at checkout. The format supports trying many items without over-ordering and works well for takeout. The selection typically includes about 35 varieties, from classic rolls to premium nigiri such as bluefin tuna with truffle-oil sautéed mushrooms, otoro topped with roe, and yellowtail finished with fresh chives. Pieces remain on the counter for up to 30 minutes before replacement, and chefs prepare sushi in real time using responsibly sourced ingredients.

Read at Time Out New York