Yummy simple maki...standard American style sushi but quality and affordable! It's very cozy and pretty in there, and all the staff were super excellent to us. : ) read more

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To quote my brother-in-Yelp Peter T., "It's the Denny's of sushi." Completely ok. It is on the Taco Bell end of the lot. People wise, just great. The unfortunate miso soup resembled dust soup but the nigiri was fresh and the rice correct. read more

Not as good as Sei a few blocks away. Less pricey though. Nigiri is 50% off but you get what you get what you pay for. This is east county sushi. It's like the Dennys of sushi. It's very affordable, its edible, it's pretty roomy inside, service is attentive but ya, this is a roll spot. Get the California roll or something similar. read more

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The service is warm and welcoming. The ambiance is open but a little dim in lighting. I think they prefer to have the lighting to be lite low to create a calm environment possibly. It's not a super huge restaurant but it can accommodate a small to mid group. The bonus here is the Nigiri is 50% a selected menu. The plate presentation is great and the selections are portioned fair. Today I took my hubby's food to go. We always tend to buy more than what we can eat at one time but we typically enjoy the rest a few hours later iykyk The only thing that is weird is their hours. They open lunch 11:30 until 2:00 and reopen dinner at 4:00p like hello again :) and close at 8:00p. If you can manage the hours of operations to dine then I say go for it especially if ever in the area you should give them a try. I'll post pic before hubby eats his spicy tuna and salmon nigiri read more

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Super disappointed in this place this has been mine and my son's favorite place to dine in, when I saw my check there was a fee for using a credit card compared to cash? Is this a new thing? When I asked the server about it they said it was not posted anywhere, the price isn't the problem it's the fact that they're offering discounts, and then taking it back with a credit card fee with absolutely no notice. read more

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We have been eating here for 5 years. Love their food and the prices are great. The kids bento teriyaki are delicious and fresh. We move the soup, salad, Nigiri and rolls in general. read more

First and foremost, if you plan on visiting check the times. I believe their lunch time is 11:30 am to 2:30pm, then reopens at 4pm to 8pm. I love this place and the service awesome. The price is not crazy high but well worth it! My family of four each had Minso soup (hope I spelled it correctly), Beef and chicken teriyaki bowl. And to top it off with 3 sushi rolls, California, Spicy Hamachi, and Philadelphia. I know what you're going to say "man that's a lot of food", but it was so worth it! This is my go-to sushi spot in the La Mesa, period. Enjoy read more

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Have been coming here for probably 15 years. Food is solid, consistent and very reasonable. Service is always excellent. My go-to sushi place, especially at lunch. Not a luxury or fine dining ambiance, but I've been to sushi places before that had nicer decor that cost twice as much and wasn't as good. read more

Amazing 5-star experience! Truly blessed to have eaten here, haha! 10/10 Would come back again'!

Went during my lunch break. Lots of space, empty inside. Always makes me worried when a place is empty, but it was a good experience. Attentive staff. Greeted immediately. Picked where I got to sit. Perfect little lunch spot during my break at work. I would come again. My food was tasty. read more

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The server is really nice, the food came out fast we got a pepsi and a vietnamese coffee, the place it's not really busy, it looks clean the food is really good read more

Ahi Sushi & Grill - kids teriyaki, dragon roll and crunchy - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

We have always loved this place, they knew our order preference, drinks, rolls etc. We had a nickname because we always asked for the padres to be on. We really loved this place! Fast forward... New ownership, same-ish menu. Lack of ambience and personality. It is always hot inside, the door is open and never once have we been in when the AC is on. It does influence the experience. The quality of fish still seems good, but there is definitely less on each roll. The napkins are taco shop style, you need about 10 to be effective, the fortune cookies are cheap and questionable at best. The portions are smaller for the same price. They are obviously trying to cut costs, which is a shame and come at the patron experience. The saki and Sapporo still taste good so it is still worth visiting! read more

Ordered the red dragon roll , didn't seem like there was any shrimp in the roll only cream cheese and cucumber. It wasn't bad but not great! I wish the roll was cold not warm. read more

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I dine in here at least once a week. They are always so welcoming and make me feel like home. I've tried so many sushi places, and this is the one I come back most often. Good sushi quality, warm ambiance. read more

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It really is too bad, we used to love this place. It's been going down hill our last few visits but today sealed the deal. The quality of the food has reached an unacceptable level, the only reason it's not one star is because of past experiences. Unfortunately we will not be returning. read more

Our neighborhood sushi joint. The servers are attentive and the food is consistent. Yes there are times when the rice is over cooked, but the fish is not disappointed.. The inside has TVs on walls and above the bar. At times the music is good, it's a hit and miss. Overall for neighborhood sushi, can't complain. read more

I don't go here often but when in the area I'll stop bye and grab some yummy Sushi. Their prices are great and they have a section of delicious rolls that are always 50% off. If you order to go always ask for your extra sauces as that is limited unless you ask. Plus, you can sit down and eat in their large spacious dining room. It sits in the plaza of Smart & Final right off the 125 & El Cahon behind Taco Bell. Definitely worth trying this place out. NOTE* they do close for an afternoon break at 2:30 but open back up at 4: for dinner. Bon appétit! read more

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Used to be pretty good, but something happened. Higher prices and cheap quality food! Bummer! Definitely not pretty good anymore!!

Came here recently with a friend as it's around the block from her apartment and most definitely one of the best local sushi spots. All of the rolls were soo delicious and they had a lot of variety which I was very grateful! I love having options and trying new rolls every time. Everyone was super nice and the presentation was amazing! There was firrree!! so cool! Definitely would go again. read more

Ahi Sushi & Grill - three plates of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

This place is a vibe!! And is really quiet and peaceful. The waiters are amazing. Speaking of amazing try the food. I personally love the sushi but if your not wanting sushi their is more options for my daughter picked ramen dish. 10/10 restaurants I almost hit the faze ru read more

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Everything is delicious and never disappoints. Love the food and has good service. Ive been coming here for years.

My new favorite local sushi spot. The have a nice extensive menu with options like hand rolls, specialty rolls, noodles, entrees, ramen and even curry. My trip I had yakiudon and a couple different rolls. It was all delicious! The staff was friendly, the food was spot on and it was very well priced. So many sushi places seem to be way too expensive these days but this place isn't one of them. If you're in La Mesa and want some great sushi, come to Ahi Sushi and Grill! read more

Food is quick, people are friendly and the food is always good. Good deals too. We got the crunchy roll, Philadelphia roll, rainbow roll for $24.68 good deal read more

It's ok. Wouldn't come out of my way to dine here. Service is meh. Girls are not overly friendly. Tipped order takers. Food is ok. 2 stars Ambience is 1 star. The owners or whoever manages the restaurant should look into playing more appropriate music. I dined here with my eight-year-old daughter and some extremely inappropriate rap music came on with the F word and N word. I mentioned it to the woman at the cashier stand and the two girls that were working there were standing behind her and no one seemed to care about the inappropriate music. They did not offer an apology nor change the music. I had to have my girl go stand outside while I paid. read more

Fresh and delicious. Very very pleased with this restaurant. I will be coming back . The prices were decent and the service was good as well. Thank you read more

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I have to say this was the worst sushi experience I've ever had. The rice was clearly not fresh at all, the tempura was just awful and impossible to chew, and the whole thing was drowned in mayonnaise, making it totally inedible. The wasabi was dry and obviously left out too long, and while the service was okay, the food was just unacceptable. I honestly couldn't even eat it. read more

Sad somthing happed to this place !!!! This used to be our favorite date night place !! So sad we will NEVER go back... The fried Shrimp in the roll ( Opps OVAL ) ( they squeeded it into olal shape to make it look taller) anyway there way only shrimp in half of the roll... when I went to pinch the tail off..... it was alrealy "CUT OFF" with NO shrimp attached . Also tasted like it had beeb sitting in the refrigerator for awhile... The spice tuna rice paper roll... was all tastless rice... p read more

I love this little sushi place! They have a variety of different dishes, their sushi was very tasty, the ambience in the restaurant is lovely, and they are close to home which is always a great asset. My husband and I really enjoyed their Crunchy rolls and their Spicy crab rolls, plus we got the teriyaki chicken which was a bento box, and we weren't able to finish everything between the two of us. Also, their Nigiri sushi is 50% off, which is always a bonus. read more

Always great food and a wonderful dining experience! The staff is consistently friendly and welcoming,. Highly recommend!!

Ahi Sushi & Grill is a serviceable restaurant, a place good to know when you are in the area. It is not the kind of restaurant one would venture out to from, say, Del Mar or Ramona, but it is an option for those of us in the La Mesa/ El Cajon area. The square dining room is basically a scattering of a sea of tables, with a bar along one side. When you enter the restaurant, the lady at the door will advise you to pick a table. Thereafter, a waitress will promptly drop off the menu. There is wine available. I like the way the lighting in the dining room is kept reasonably dim. Otherwise, if it were not so, it would be like eating in a charmless schoolroom. There are a number of non-sushi items available on the menu. In particular, I can recommend the pineapple chicken. read more

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Usually the sushi here is top notch with decent prices. It's a great local joint. They must've been off tonight because it was just mediocre. I'm not giving up on this place just yet. read more

Quiet spot with good food and good prices. The staff is very friendly and service goes above and beyond. Hardly have to wait for anything. I highly recommend trying the ramen and sushi. read more

We came here last minute. We weren't looking for a to be seen at sushi bar or trendy spot. Just a place that had good sushi. All around was ok not a bad spot. They have all the essential staples that Sushi places have. I liked the Salmon Skin roll. People were nice. They have half off for lunch on selected items. I was neither here no there with this place. It was ok. Not bad. The Miso was good. We stayed and talked a long while and never felt rushed to leave. Mel M Yelp 19:47 read more

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Honestly... I love the miso soup, but today I ordered a large miso which costs roughly $7.60, I found some thing in the soup which they said was seaweed... regardless of what it was, but actually hurt my tooth. I left more than half of the soup because I didn't want to hurt myself anymore. They gave me a discount of $.70 off. Honestly that's just rude.. read more

Great food! Very fresh and the prices are quite reasonable. I orders to go and my order was ready promptly at the time promised.

An easy to get to place that's affordable, great for the kids, and clean. The quality is good for the price and there are a ton of options, vegan or otherwise. While not the fastest servers, they definitely work to make a connection with their customers to ensure you get what you want. read more

The service was phenomenal and felt very personal with multiple waitresses ready to help as you walk through the door. Their prices are excellent for plenty of tasty sushi and their special 5$ and 6$ rolls are a must if you're feeling hungry for some fresh food that's guaranteed to fill you up. Personally my favorite is the spicy garlic edamame that's always great with your food!(Bonus: Add the sauce from the edamame on top of your sushi and it tastes absolutely amazing!) read more

Lobster Roll was really delicious. I also tried the calamari and it was good. Customer service was great. The prices are very affordable. I will be going back for sure. Super clean restaurant. read more

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I should've known this place would not be good when I walked in on a Saturday evening and it was empty. We got the Alaskan roll, crispy beef, orange chicken, chicken lo mein, and an egg drop soup. Total cost was $70 which I find is ridiculous. But I will let that pass because this was our first time coming here. And it is our last. The orange chicken tasted like ketchup chicken. It was a bright red color and tasted nothing of citrus. Literally tasted like a sweet sticky ketchup. But not taste good. I really wish I had photos of the food, but I forgot to take any. There was barely any chicken in the loan main and we found several pieces of bone in the chicken. The Alaskan role was a tempura shrimp fried roll. It was a 15 minute drive home, but by the time we got home, it was completely soggy and was not well put together. The crispy beef was probably the better of the stuff we had but again it tasted soggy and was not very crispy. Also, I was not a fan of the egg drop soup wire their peas in there and carrots. read more

The Ahi bridge sushi an roll combination. It was awesome. The chicken fried rice great. Service was great. I used to come here before Covid-19. Glad to see it thriving read more

Ahi Sushi & Grill - The Ahi bridge sushi an roll combination. - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California