Credit: Megan Nanna
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Megan Nanna

Is a burrito by any other name just as mind-blowingly and tummy-pudgingly delicious?

We’ve been around the block with fusion burritos that share only a flour tortilla with the pseudo-Mexican favorite but leave behind beans for bulgogi, and carnitas and rice for pho ingredients.

But the newest rolled craze, the sushi burrito, dispenses with even the tortilla, simply Kaiju-sizing everyday sushi rolls. The result is a cheap and filling lunch for anyone who can ignore the thousands of years of craft that preceded it. (Don’t worry, I totally can.)

This spring, carts specializing in sushi burritos have sprung in each quadrant of our fair city, meaning you’re never more than a few minutes from the latest trend. (There’s even a spot called Hissho behind security at PDX, but we’ll stick to the places you can get to without booking an outbound flight.)

Andrea Damewood is a food writer and restaurant critic. Her interests include noodle soups, fried chicken, and sparkles.