The Chubby Trout

Our experience was good. Sushi was good for the price during Monday 1/2 price day, but definitely not the best in Elkhart.

I did not want to like this place. I've had sushi in many different locations and thought there was no way there would be acceptable sushi in Elkhart, Indiana. In fact we tried to go to another sushi place first but were turned away when the restaurant had bar-only seating available. Sushi at a place called The Chubby Trout? And the Comic Sans-esque typeface all over the restaurant??

Boy was I wrong. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the Chicago Roll...tempura jalapeno and hot sauce and cream cheese...it was an incredible roll. The service was quick, and even the edamame was mind blowing. I was beyond happy with the sushi here, although it was a bit pricey.

The only thing that almost knocked a star off was the wait staff. Upon walking in, the hostess and the other girls walking around waiting tables had a bit of a Mean Girls air about them. I commented to my friend that I felt like I was back in high school and these were the girls at the cool table that wouldn't have talked to me. Luckily I got over my 'not good enough for you' status and enjoyed some of the best sushi I've ever had!

This place is a little overhyped in my opinion.  The sushi is not buttery and soft sushi you would expect at a Japanese sushi bar.  The pieces are also pretty small.  On my last visit, I had a seared tuna salad.  The greens were fresh, but tuna was mediocre.  They serve huge desserts that could easily feed 3+ people.

Service was decent.  Overall a decent restaurant... Perhaps one of the better ones in Elkhart given the limited options, but nothing to write home about.