Grabbing a roll of sushi from the grocery store is a convenient lunch or dinner choice that many of us rely on, and it’s usually much cheaper than ordering takeout. However, when it comes to sushi, quality ingredients and fresh seafood are critical and often come at a higher price. This means that finding the best supermarket sushi in the United States involves balancing all these considerations simultaneously.

If you have a Japanese grocery store nearby, that’s probably your best choice for premade sushi. However, many shoppers across the country are limited to what they find at major supermarkets. Luckily, a few grocery chains have built a reputation for offering some of the best store-bought sushi, thanks to well-managed sushi programs and strict quality standards.

To find out what sets these supermarket sushi selections apart, confirm that they’re actually the best, and decide which rolls to buy, Food & Wine spoke with four major grocery chains about the ins and outs of their in-house sushi programs.

Whole Foods Market

For many customers, the fresh flavors of Whole Foods sushi make it worthwhile despite the slightly higher price. Mindy Hauge, principal program manager for sushi at Whole Foods, tells Food & Wine that “all sushi sold in our stores is made fresh daily by a trained team of sushi chefs,” and you’ll often spot sushi chefs preparing rolls behind the counter. The store also partners with well-known sushi providers like Genji at many locations to leverage their expertise.

Hauge explains that the sushi at Whole Foods must adhere to the chain’s strict quality standardswhich include requirements for ingredient sourcing and a ban on over 300 ingredients, such as specific preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

The wild-caught seafood at Whole Foods must either meet the Marine Stewardship Council’s standards for Responsibly Farmed and Sustainable Wild-Caught Seafood or earn a “green” or “yellow” rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

According to the principal program manager, Whole Foods’ main goal for its sushi program is “providing a great assortment of delicious, fresh sushi at a good value.” Some of the consistently best-selling items include the Spicy Salmon Avocado Roll, California Rolland Spicy Lava Roll. The chain also offers nigiri, sashimi, and poke bowls, in addition to vegetarian options like the Cucumber Avocado Roll.

Wegmans

All Wegmans sushi is crafted fresh daily, and the brand emphasizes that each product has a one-day shelf life to ensure customers purchase only the freshest products.

A representative for the New York-based chain explains that, “We have sources all over the world, including salmon from New Zealand and tuna from Japan. Our team finds the absolute best quality wherever it is.” That commitment to quality means that sushi at Wegmans is made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, in line with the brand’s Food You Feel Good About standards. Additionally, Wegmans’ corporate sushi chef, Takahiro Hachiya, oversees the sourcing of sushi ingredients.

For supermarket sushi offerings, Wegmans also draws inspiration from its Next Door restaurant, relying on the high-end sushi spot’s team of chefs to leverage their extensive knowledge and skills.

The most popular Wegmans sushi rolls are the California and Avocado rolls, while the fan-favorite King Salmon Family Pack is a great shareable option. The grocery store focuses on product innovation and is always working to introduce new items, like the recently launched Inari Pockets (tofu pockets filled with sushi rice and sesame seeds, topped with spicy salmon, shrimp, avocado, and veggie tempura).

Kroger

Kroger began selling fresh, in-store sushi in 1991, and the brand confirms that it’s “the largest sushi retailer in America” today. The supermarket chain’s sushi is prepared fresh daily at nearly 2,000 grocery stores within the Kroger family.

The chain’s main focus for its sushi selection in stores is to “provide customers with a wide variety of restaurant-quality sushi products that are made fresh daily in our stores — food safety, freshness, and seafood sustainability are table stakes for our business.” All products are made in small batches by trained sushi chefs onsite.

The selection at Kroger includes classic rolls, sashimi, poke bowls, and some items you might not find at other supermarkets on this list, such as Spam Musubi. If you want to try what everyone else is loving, the supermarket’s most popular sushi choices are the California Crunch and Rainbow rolls.

Sam’s Club

Sam’s Club confirms that its “Member’s Mark sushi is made fresh daily, in-club, by highly skilled and trained chefs.” The brand aims to source 100% of its Member’s Mark seafood “from farms and fisheries that have certifications recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSS). ”

The grocery chain emphasizes offering fresh, high-quality sushi that’s accessible and affordable for Sam’s Club members. “Through the Member’s Mark brand, we prioritize fresh ingredients, thoughtfully sourced proteins, and recipes inspired by regional member preferences,” says a brand representative.

Some of the regionally customized sushi options include a Spicy Mango Tuna Roll in Arizona locations and poke bowls in Hawaii. One shopper who’s tried the poke bowl in Hawaii — which rings in at just $8 — was impressed by the texture of the fish, noting that it was surprisingly tender and not stringy.

Sam’s Club recently launched a family-sized Member’s Mark Nara Party Traywhich includes California Crunch Rolls, Spicy Mango Tuna Rolls, and Vegetarian Tempura Rolls. It has quickly become a favorite among customers and is perfect for an affordable sushi night with family.