518627 Tue May 13 06:48:17 -0700 2008 5 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 3682055 I heard that you can now find sushi in vending machines here in the U.S.... I refuse to believe that until I see more empirical evidence. Anyone know where such a novelty exists? Tue May 13 06:48:18 -0700 2008 21244 lalagirl 1 3682706 On St. Marks in NYC, there is a vending machine "store" that sells precooked foods like burgers and burritos in vending machines. Can't remember if they have sushi though. Vending machine sushi sounds really odd...I've definitely heard of weirder things. Maybe it is true! Tue May 13 09:51:12 -0700 2008 3682055 23630 mielimato 2 3698401 I have no doubt the travesty is on its way and will offer jambalaya sushi, saffron sushi, and rice pudding sushi along with a selection of pink, blue, or lavender nori. I'm moving to a desert island! Sun May 18 10:41:40 -0700 2008 3682706 112096 Caroline1 1 3682934 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/480868 Oops, after posting, I've realized you're looking for automat sushi, as opposed to conveyor-belt sushi. Sorry! Tue May 13 10:49:01 -0700 2008 3682055 48389 racer x 2 3683343 I actually already know about the automat on St. Mark's Place--I live right near it. I'm more curious about the possibility of finding sushi at a vending machine in the workplace or an airport or something like that... Tue May 13 12:21:29 -0700 2008 3682934 21244 lalagirl 1 3697941 Gaak! The idea makes my sto,ach turn. Sushi has such a short enjoyable shelf life. Within moments after being made it starts to go soggy. If chilled it's even faster. Supermarket sushi is pretty bad if it's been sitting for awhile. I can't even imagine what it would be like in a vending machine for hours, or days. Double Gaaak! Sun May 18 05:49:14 -0700 2008 3682055 10732 JMF