Castleton Avenue Food Route, Sushi Wen to China Bell for an Easy Dinner
One straight stretch of Castleton Avenue holds both halves of this Staten Island dinner, a sushi counter at the north end and a Chinese kitchen to the south, an easy walk that never needs a car or a reservation.
🍣 North to south on Castleton
🍱 Start before the evening rush
Sushi Wen opens at 11:00 AM every day and stays open until 10:00 PM on Sunday through Thursday, with later closing on Friday and Saturday. Start here around 5:00 PM for a relaxed first plate, then give yourself time to settle into the compact dining room. The menu covers sushi, sashimi, fried rice, tempura, and bento combinations. The 4.8 rating from 305 reviews supports a reliable opening stop, and walk-in timing is easiest before the dinner peak.
🥡 Head south for the second plate
China Bell sits about 0.4 miles south on Castleton Avenue, a straightforward walk of roughly 8 minutes between storefronts. It opens at 11:00 AM most days, but closes on Tuesday, when the route should end after Sushi Wen instead. On Wednesday, August 26, it runs until 10:30 PM, giving the second stop plenty of breathing room. The restaurant carries a 4.0 rating and a budget price level.
🗺️ Keep the dinner run simple
This route works best as a midweek dinner because both kitchens are operating on Wednesday evening and the transfer stays on one direct avenue. Begin at Sushi Wen near 5:00 PM, linger for a first course, and leave around 6:00 PM for the eight-minute walk to China Bell. The pair covers two neighborhood menus without a reservation or a car. Check the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and use China Bell's later closing as your cushion.
