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A new quick-casual sushi concept is making its debut in Clovis, offering a fast cafe-style approach to customers seeking high-quality sushi without sacrificing quality.

Sushi Box, created by owner Jason Lin, features custom-made display cases designed specifically to preserve sushi more efficiently than standard refrigerated display cases typically seen in bakeries and other storefronts.

“We have these custom-made sushi cases that keep the sushi from drying out compared to regular refrigerators,” he said. “I saw this concept overseas…it’s very convenient for people on the go, for professionals that don’t have a lot of time to really grab something that’s quality.”

Lin said he has not seen another restaurant concept like it in the nation.

“With this concept, it’s more like a sushi cafe, but still with the quality of the sushi that you would get at our other higher-end sit-down, full-dining restaurants,” he said.

He added that Sushi Box continues a trend reflected in his two Ramen Hayashi locations, where on-the-go diners have shown strong interest in quick, convenient and affordable meals.

The restaurant also looks to change the way customers order sushi, offering the option to buy individual pieces of full sushi rolls rather than entire rolls, allowing diners to mix and match.

Other menu items include non-sushi dishes including hot items like beef, chicken katsu and tempura shrimp, as well as gluten-free and brown rice offerings.

“We spent about $100,000 just on our custom sushi cases,” Lin said. “The sushi cases that we have are custom built and they are like a bigger version of the sushi stations that you see when you go into a regular sushi restaurant.”

Sushi will remain in the refrigerated displays for up to three hours before being discarded.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place this Thursday, Dec. 4, with a grand opening set for Friday.