MJ Sushi, a small Bay Area-based chain of sushi restaurants, recently opened its fifth location in Menlo Park and has another set to open in Sausalito by the end of the year, says operations manager Shawn Guy.

The Menlo Park sushi spot already has regulars. “I see the same faces two or three times a week. We already have orders memorized,” Guy says.

The popularity of MJ Sushi, which opened in the space formerly occupied by high-end sushi restaurant Mitsunobu, stems from its comparatively affordable prices, Guy says, but its gluten-free tempura, made with tapioca starch, has also been a hit with customers.

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All five locations — the others are in Palo Alto, Foster City, Fremont and Danville — share the same menu, which includes signature sushi rolls topped with a rainbow of colors — pink salmon, orange mango and green avocado — and crispy garnishes. Options include the Monster roll ($15), made with tempura, spicy tuna and crab, and a Warriors roll ($15) made with shrimp tempura, crab, seared salmon and crispy onions, as well as classic rolls. Vegetable-forward rolls include the Mango Secret ($14), made with sweet potato tempura, avocado and mango, and the Veggie Tiger ($14) with pumpkin tempura, asparagus, avocado and walnut. Additionally, the restaurant offers hand rolls, sashimi combos and nigiri options.

Details: Open 11:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday at 325 Sharon Park Drive, Suite A2, Menlo Park; mjsushimenlopark.com.

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