Eating sushi outdoors on the streets of Lisbon no longer requires chopsticks or finding a table to set down the traditional plastic trays. At number 17 Largo da Trindade, the classic shape of traditional uramakis has been adapted for on-the-go eating using a cardboard cylinder.
This new product lets you enjoy a satisfying Japanese meal in a completely portable way by pushing the food from the bottom up.
Confused? We’ll explain everything right below (and in our video).
Eight pieces in a tube to take anywhere
The new concept of grab-and-go sushi—which we loved— is said to have started in the Big Apple in 2025, following the release of several videos that reportedly went viral on social media.
The idea is actually quite simple —it’s not about reinventing the recipe for traditional uramakis, but rather the way they’re eaten.
We’re talking about a whole roll of uramaki cut into 8 pieces, which are then inserted into a vertical tube inspired by push pops (about a palm’s length long), like those ice cream bars you push from the bottom.
We visited one of the first restaurants to serve this type of innovation, Pop & Roll Sushi—owned by the same people behind the well-known Koppu—where they explained what these sushi rolls are all about; we even saw the machine that makes them in action.
The main idea is for you to enjoy good sushi without having to be tied to a restaurant table— especially since the space at Pop & Roll Sushi isn’t that big to begin with, featuring just a long bench that seats between four and six guests, albeit somewhat uncomfortably.
So, the best thing to do is order your sushi tube (between €10.90 and €12.90):
- You have up to seven options to choose from, with more on the way, including special limited-time tubes. The choices range from classic to spicy, including combinations like Philadelphia and Spicy Tuna.
- Choose one of the six available sauces: Spicy Mayo, Classic Soy Sauce, Teriyaki, Sweet Chili, Umami, and Soy Sauce with Wasabi;
- Head out to one of the many incredible spots in Lisbon. Since this shop is located in Chiado, we suggest the São Pedro de Alcântara Viewpoint (that was our choice), the Santa Catarina Viewpoint ( better known as Adamastor), or even the streets of downtown Lisbon.
To accompany your meals, the restaurant offers a selection of imported Asian beverages. The display case features various themed lemonades and sodas illustrated with Pokémon characters, in unusual flavors ranging from grape to cherry blossom, known as sakura.
Still confused? Don’t worry— the tube itself includes visual instructions on the outside. All you have to do is remove the cap and use the small tube (which holds the sauce) to push the sushi up as you eat it. Each of the 8 uramaki pieces can be individually “dipped” in the sauce of your choice.
If for any reason you don’t want to eat it all at once, just close the tube again and save it for later— it’ll stay fresh enough for a reasonable amount of time.
If you’re still unsure about how all this works, there’s nothing like watching the video of our experience.
Useful information:
Address: Largo da Trindade 17 (Chiado)
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (coming soon on Sundays as well)
Average price: €15 per person (with a drink)
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