Delicious sushi! Service is attentive, efficient and friendly. We're repeat customers and it appears they've gone through a management change. The chef prepared our selection excellently and our Bento Boxes were delightfully filled and the food was great last Friday, July 31st. I would certainly recommend highly. read more

Small restaurant, good for locals. A decent spot for a casual Japanese sushi roll dinner. Very hearty. Multiple babies present, so you can tell it's very family friendly. Great and attentive service. read more

Exploring restaurant options now that I'm back in town. 1st time back since change of ownership. Enjoyed their og menu's focus on tendon, aka rice bowls, but really like the expansion of their sushi menu. Sometimes just craving a lighter meal, especially during the hot summer months. Not quite fine dining but definitely a step or 2 above most other sushi places in the Tri-Valley. Great meal. Entree came with soup, salad, rice, mini dessert, and tea. Didn't receive the japchae, aka glass noodle, starter. Maybe only served for dinner? Good value for the cost. Ordered 12 piece sashimi. Fish was fresh. The corn dressing on the salad was so yummy. Miso soup was standard, flavorful but not too salty. Do wish I got sushi instead of plain steamed rice. The shiso sorbet was very sweet. Super tiny, probably 3 spoon's worth, or with the way I eat, only 1. Perfect size because I was comfortably full. Now that I've rediscovered Ari, will definitely be back to check out their revised menu. read more

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*Update* Came here for lunch and my party all had bento boxes: a 2 item bento box and 3 item bento box. It seemed like everything really good cost an extra $3, so my 2 item bento box was no longer $18 because I chose salmon teriyaki (+$3) and sashimi (+$3). If you choose sushi or sashimi, you can only choose ONE type of fish, by the way. You do not get a variety. The bento boxes are no longer a good deal if you want to eat anything other than chicken or pork items. Ari no longer have little carts next to their tables that contain pickled veggies and ginger that you can help yourself to. The A/C was also on the fritz. It was either cold as an ice box or completely turned off. We literally drank hot tea when we sat down when it was in the 90s outside because the A/C was cranked up inside, but once we got our food, it was hot and stuffy, and then all of a sudden, we saw and felt them turn the A/C back on. Odd. The food was a 6 out of 10. Our table service was excellent, 10 out of 10. read more

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Why, oh why do I put myself through this? Their service is terrible. Food great. Service terrible. I walk in solo and see plenty of seats at the bar. I was told to wait. So I wait. And wait. And wait. Probably waited 2-3 minutes just to be seated at the bar seat closest to where I was standing. Nobody in front of me; nobody waiting behind me. I sit down and was given a menu. I decide what I want and close my menu. And o wait. And wait. And wait. It is 20 minutes before they come back to me, even after eye contact about 10 minutes into it. Finally I am able to order. So here I am waiting again. It's now 30 minutes since I've entered the door. Within 5 minutes, my sushi comes out. Freshly made. Absolutely delicious. But I down it quickly as I'm starving by this time. I guess it's ok to eat here if you don't have time constraints or if you're not really hungry at that time. It shouldn't be this way though. Or I just have really bad luck here. read more

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The soft shell crab tendon was unique and a good portion and combination of flavors over rice. Nice that they give you tongs and scissors to cut and serve. Kids meal of ca roll (4 pcs) and chicken teriyaki was the best deal but kind of incredible that it's for kids ages 5 and under only because kids 5-13 are still kids! Sashimi took a really long time to come out and was too cold in the center as if just defrosted and tasted a bit rubbery. The inari nigiri was unique and flavorful. Half plate nigiri was also good. Liked the jap chae noodles, corn salad, and miso soup - just wished they had brought 4 out since we were 2 adults and 2 kids. They got really busy and we had to flag someone down to ask for water refills. Very clean and bright space interior. read more

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My party made a reservation for a larger party, which they gladly accommodated (even with a late addition the day before the reservation date)! Ari Sushi has a large menu ranging from sushi, yubu/inari sushi, udon, and tendons. Our meals came with a miso soup, salad, and japchae! I got their ari tendon which was good! My whole party thoroughly enjoyed their food as well. The staff was very kind and was super helpful. And the interior is clean and aesthetic! I'd love to stop by again! read more

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Very accommodating! I have gluten sensitivity and chef has made changes to make sure I can eat dish I ordered.

Ari Sushi has been on my list for some time now. And after visiting this week, I'm so sad we didn't go sooner! Such great service and such fresh sushi! It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a restaurant this much. We absolutely loved the Ari roll and tropical mango roll! One was spicy and the other refreshing - perfect combo in my opinion. The owner also provided us with complimentary soup and salad, which was very nice. The restaurant is aesthetically very pretty, open space with bright interior. Their tableware is quite chic, as well. Plenty of parking in the shopping center. Can't wait to come back! :) read more

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BEST TENDON IN TOWN! To be honest, I didn't know tendon was tempura served over a bed of rice until I came here. My husband was the one who introduced me to this restaurant after he came here with some friends. He was raving about it so of course I had to try for myself. We decided to stop by for dinner on a Saturday around 6pm, and we were surprised that there wasn't a line given the high reviews on Yelp. Our server was really friendly and started us off with some free appetizers after we ordered! The miso soup, salad, and japchae were tasty. We ordered two tendon bowls - Ari and Chicken. Tempuras were nice and crispy and wasn't too salty like other places. My favorite was the shrimp. The Ari Sushi was also extremely tasty and had the perfect crunch and sauce in every bite. Would love to come back to try other items on their menu. Glad that there is such a great restaurant in Dublin that I can swing by the next time I'm in town. read more

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Been here a couple times and I always leave super satisfied. The modern/clean ambiance, friendly staff, on top of the amazing food makes it so worth! The only thing I'd change is to put less rice in the rolls. My favorite dish is the omakase by far. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Second time trying this please for bento style lunch. First time was delivery and today I picked it up. This place is setup very nicely. Nice, bright, clean, happy modern feel inside. The staff is very pleasant as well. I love the combo of items when you get them tempura. Most places give you mostly starchy veggies for the most part, which can all taste like a potato. The side salad is always fresh and I'm obsessed with the dressing. The sushi portions (well all the portions) are also quite generous with perfectly reasonable prices, which we all appreciate these days. read more

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been looking for a tendon spot and finally one in the bay area. tried their tendon + salmon baked roll. ebi tendon was actually solid, super flavorful and hit the spot. the baked salmon roll tho... kinda mid, nothing memorable. place is pretty big but surprisingly quiet (went on a rainy saturday lunch), which was nice. service was friendly too. would come back for the tendon, and try other things on the menu. read more

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We were in from out of town and about to eat elsewhere, when we found this little gem. Prices were similar to those we have at home in the valley. Well lit, clean atmosphere. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delicious! My son said over and over how much he loved it! The owner was a very sweet lady and told us they are adding boba soon. read more

Delightful new sushi place in Dublin! Beautiful sushi rolls and crispy fried tempura bowls, along with appreciated touches like complementary items - miso soup, japchae, corn salad, and a golf ball-sized scoop of melon sorbet. The owner and staff were so friendly and accommodating in letting our dog hang out on the patio with us, and speaking to every table to ask how everyone's meal was. read more

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Just had lunch here. Had a bento box, chicken katchu and tempura! Wow spot on. Everything in that box was delicious. Great price and quality for what you receive. Will be back soon. read more

Always pleased to come back to Ari, super clean dining environment, friendly staff and delicious food. Maybe I haven't been back for a while but they added a lot more items on their menu. Come here and you won't regret. read more

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Food: (Bulgogi Roll) Amazing! I got actual goosebumps! 10/10. Service: Amazing as always! 10/10. Ambiance: 10/10. Music wasn't super loud :3 read more

Ari Sushi - Bulgogi Roll--well what's left of it. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California

Great joint with good vegan options. Their Tendon is my go-to and anything with tempura is always a hit! The menu is huge so I'd plan ahead if visiting the first time. Love their complimentary sides as well read more

The place is excellent and the fish is so fresh, great prices, and service was impeccable from the super kind Asian woman. Way underrated and really good food. read more

Ari Sushi - Chefs choice n mussels - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California

Cute spot with plenty of seating and open floor plan where you can see the chefs preparing the sushi. The host was very sweet and checked in with us often. The rolls were creative and very filling. read more

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First time trying with friends. They've been there once few years ago and not liking it. Mostly because of their price. They decided to give them another try so I tagalong. Okay, looking at the menu, I wanted to try their lunch nigiri mix, but with uncertainty, we asked the server how big the portion is. The server came back and told us they only serve 7 nigiri (they did mention the size is small) and that's it. Wow, with the price of $23 and I could only get 7 small nigiri? No way. We then all tried their lunch set, but unfortunately, nothing special. The price does not worth it at all. They started with serving miso soup and jaepchae as appetizers. But once the lunch set was served, I went speechless. Their portion was extremely small and sauce was everywhere. Where my California roll and salad were drowned in the sauce. I ordered spicy chicken, but seems like only the 4 pieces of California roll has rice, I don't see they came with rice. Didn't surprise me with their taste either. The lunch set came with a small "dessert", which was shaved sugar ice. I tasted nothing but sweet, dead sweet. Overall experience was not pleasant, store looks nice and clean but food and price is not, not enough to make me go again. read more

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First time here. The tendon was good. Nice presentation. Sushi was good. Wished they didn't use imitation crab for their sushi and etc Or wished it was labeled as imitation on the menu. read more

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Great friendly service Good food Good prices and specials Good drink specials Check it out it's worth it read more

Unfortunately this was the first time, I just expected a place to be good and it wasn't. It could be that this was because we went in during a weekday lunch time but it wasn't at all what we expected. We have been eating sushi around the bay area (from Satomi Sushi in Union City to Kurasake SF and then local spots in Tri Valley) but this place didn't meet that expectation. Only one thing I absolutely loved was their complimentary salad (fresh) and the scoop of shave ice (so flavorful and fresh). read more

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Ari Sushi and Tendon was a great dining experience. The service was friendly, the food was good. The tendon was good, very filling. Having the soft boiled egg to mix with the rice was delicious. The fish was very fresh. Overall, great experience and we will be back! read more

Ari Sushi - Ebi tendon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California

We were excited to find a tendon place in the bay, so we made the trek from San Jose on a Monday evening. We got here around 6:30pm - it wasn't too busy, we got seated right away. The servers were very nice and attentive. We ordered hot tea to help with the chill. For foods we got: - anago tendon - soft shell crab tendon - 15pc chef's choice sashimi - amaebi nigiri - seared scallop nigiri We were served soup, salad and what seemed like japchae-style noodles. The noodles were surprisingly really, really good and flavorful. Our favorites were the nigiris. The sashimi was fresh but pretty basic and nothing special (probably wouldn't get this again). Unfortunately, the tendons were just okay. There wasn't enough sauce and it really lacked flavor. The tempura also wasn't as crispy. I've had better tendon in SoCal tbh. I did appreciate the self-serve ginger and pickled garlic at the table, these were yummy! I also noticed that everyone else who ordered hot tea got their own hot tea pot, and we didn't (just two cups, where the servers would have to come refill them). At first, I thought that maybe it was exclusive to tables with 3+, but a table of 2 next to us got a tea pot. We had to ask for more for hot tea a couple times. Not a big deal but something to note. All in all, did it satisfy our tendon craving? Surrrreeee. Will we drive from San Jose for this place, and for this place only? Probably not. Honorable mention: I like how noticeably clean and tidy the restaurant was and also liked the cute, simple, refreshing decor. read more

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not too many places in the Bay area focus on tendon bowls. so to my pleasant surprise, I saw Ari Sushi offered them! the bowls are legit and the tempura didn't look like premade or frozen then fried. they even had an egg in there to mix into your rice. perfect amount of sauce drizzled over as well. a bowl serving is pretty filling depending on how hungry you are. it's Korean owned so in addition to your main, you also get a miso soup, a corn salad, and a side of japchae. a great meal! the restaurant is bright and airy. you can dine in and place your order with the server, then pay at the register upon departure. overall, solid (and rare) option for legit tendon bowls! read more

It seems that the ownership or management of this place changed sometime between my first visit in June 2024 and my last in August 2024. Previously, they used to offer a free dessert at the end of the meal, but under the new management, that perk has been discontinued. The restaurant still has shelves next to each table stocked with common items you'd typically ask the server for, allowing you to help yourself. These include utensils, cups, napkins, condiments, sauces, and more. During my most recent visit, the restaurant seemed a bit short-staffed, so the self-service shelves made sense as a practical solution. Additionally, I ordered takeout on a previous occasion, and I noticed that the complimentary soup and salad that normally come with every entrée were not included with takeout orders (just something to keep in mind). read more

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Loved the bento lunch set - I chose chicken katsu and California roll as my 2 items. It came with edamame, house salad, rice, and an orange slice. Very tasty, with good katsu sauce! The California roll was only crab and avocado without cucumber. I've also tried the Ari udon which was a bit salty for my taste. read more

My first visit to Ari sushi was a success. My girl friend and I went here right when they opened for their dinner service. The staff was attentive and greeted us quickly. The server was available throughout the meal for anything we needed. The portion sizes are great! I will say some of the rolls are larger in circumference than I prefer but they were so delicious. We were also given several complimentary items with our meal including salad, miso soup, japchae, hot tea and a sorbet for dessert. I will absolutely be making this restaurant one of my regular visits when I am in town. One odd thing is that you do pay at the front kiosk prior to exiting which I wasn't used to but it was kind of nice instead of waiting for someone to bring a bill. read more

Ari Sushi - Garlic Edamame Yummy Yummy Roll Spicy Cheese Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California

Right or wrong, when I've had a bad experience with a restaurant, I'm usually reluctant to return when it appears that ownership has changed. I hadn't been back during the last ownership and the reviews for the current incarnation looked pretty decent. We dropped in around 12:30 for lunch. The restaurant didn't appear to be too busy, maybe five or six tables in use. We were told to sit anywhere and we choose a table in the back right hand side after entering. Two clipboards were dropped off. They were numerous loose pages that made up the menu. We both fixated on the two/three item lunch bento boxes. On the table were containers that held napkins, chopsticks, Soy Sauce, Pickled Scallions, Ginger and Japanese Pickled Radish. She ordered Beef Teriyaki, Saba and a Spicy Tuna Roll. I ordered Tonkatsu, Tempura and a California Roll. After Miso Soup, the Rolls were served on separate plates. The only negative critique I might have is that the Rolls weren't tightly wrapped (see my pictures). It may have been that the rice was not properly seasoned which would help the rice to bind better. When the Bentos arrived, besides the entrees, each also had a Cold Salad, Rice, Edamame, Slice of Orange and the appropriate sauces. We both really enjoyed our meals. Our server came by a few times to check on us. We ended up taking most of our rolls with us because we were simply stuffed. The restaurant appears to be much brighter than I remembered. The food came out relatively quickly. When we were done, after the dishes were cleared, we were presented with a small portion of flavored ice with some green specks in it. We weren't quite sure what it was, but it was a good palate cleanser. We'll have to come back when we're in the area to try some sashimi. read more

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A very interesting place. The format is a little different as there is a cary next to each table which is kinda convenient and it alleviates the server's workload but a little unorthodox IMO. They also specialize in tendon which is a new thing to me. What struck me was the super clean and minimalist interior. I kinda liked that aspect of it. The restaurant is located in a strip mall so all these elements added to the unorthodox nature of the restaurant. The menu has all the faves, Great selection of appetizers, Salads, Noodle bowls, Entrees, Sushi rolls/Nigiri and of course, Tendons. They also have lunch and dinner specials if that's your thing. I went with a special roll and it was quite delicious! The service was ok. Our server was a young lady and I sensed that she was either new to the profession or to the restaurant. She gave it her best though and I appreciate her effort. Overall, check it out if your a lover of Japanese cuisine. I'll definitely bring my family if were in the area. read more

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We dined in for dinner and the staff were so friendly and attentive. The ambiance is wonderful and you get to see the chefs at working cooking your meal. Lets get into he food: Ari (Conger eel) tendon (5/5) - we came here before and we still forgot the sauce was at the bottom of the dish, definitely worth all of the fun tendon items in there, seaweed, squash etc. yum! Diablo (5/5)- really good sushi roll, not too spicy either! Its got spicy tuna, fish on top and shrimp tempura! Triple threat Hwe dup bap (5/5)-yess so good if you like chirashi get this! Highly recommend trying this place! read more

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Pretty good quick bites. Now under new ownership in the Parkinglot of a big Safeway. You can even sit outside, which is nice.

Unique restaurant serving sushi and tendon (tempura rice bowl). Clean and minimal interior. The service was excellent, and they even offer a complimentary dessert at the end--a small scoop of shaved ice topped with what seemed like cucumber syrup. It was the perfect refreshing treat to wrap up the meal. Their prices seemed to increase and their sushi choice wasn't anything out of the ordinary. However, I would like to give a shoutout to their tendon menu. Their tempura was fried flawlessly and it was sooo crunchy with each bite. There's sauce that is poured over the tempura and rice which is very tasty. The entree comes with salad and soup as well. Overall, I would come back for their tendon but not much for their sushi. There are other sushi restaurants in this area that could be a better option in my personal preference. read more

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Excellent sushi in Dublin! I was driving to a soccer tournament and needed somewhere to stop by for dinner off of 580. Yelp pointed me to this place. It's located in a strip mall. Parking was easy for a Friday night and we got seated right away. I loved how clean and bright the place felt. There is a sushi bar if you want to sit there, but we sat at our town table. I ordered Chef's choice omakase 7 pieces, California roll and the Chicken Teriyaki dinner platen for my son and I. It was the perfect amount of food and he ate everything! I would definitely come back here if I'm in the neighborhood or driving to another soccer tournament. :) read more

Ari Sushi - Inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Dublin, California

Since moving to the area, this has been our go to spot for sushi. We've had such a pleasant experience every time we come and get our sushi fix. We love how clean and organized the restaurant is, and even met the owner who was super friendly! After ordering, we were given a corn + miso salad, miso soup as well as cold japchae noodles. All delicious and was just what we needed as we waited for our entrees to arrive! We also ordered hot tea and were given 2 cups which were refilled promptly as needed. (Mentioning since another review noticed they were given cups instead of the teapot) Not sure why, but our precious visit, we were given the teapot and yesterday's visit we were given the cups. I have no preference either way though! The tea was the perfect temp and tasted just the same. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the chicken karaage. Although still flavorful, it can sometimes be a hit or miss with the size. The small pieces of chicken unfortunately tend to be quite dry although we've had karaage other times when they were bigger pieces of chicken that were perfectly moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. As for the sushi rolls, we ordered the Samurai, Fuji, and Dragon which were absolutely delicious and can't wait to order again! Unfortunately, the Baked Scallop wasn't what we expected and probably wouldn't order again on our next visit. Although the scallops were baked or heated to melt the cheese, the California rolls underneath were cold. When we were done with our meal, we were given a melon ball sized dessert which reminded me of shave ice but with a hint of sweetness and basil or mint? I wish I had asked what it was, but it was so refreshing to have after our meal! Overall, it was an amazing experience and can't wait to go back again and try more items from their menu read more

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Our family has come to Ari for the past couple of years. From the moment you come in you are greeted with a smile. The location is always clean! Service is on point, our waitress, Briana has helped us several times. She is has always been helpful, efficient... always with a smile taking our order and checking on us. Food is served in a timely manner and it's fresh. Thank you to the cooks and specially Erika. read more

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Came here on a weekday afternoon with my mom for the first time because I heard good stuff about their ten don. My mom got a bento box - a perfect amount of food for lunch. The Saba was very juicy even after grilling & most places can't get that down! We received complimentary salad with some corn dressing - it was very refreshing. Also got some jap chae as an app. My ebi ten don arrived with 4 shrimps! My favvvv. The tempura was fried perfectly. My only complaint would be that the rice on the bottom was drenched in too much sauce. Next time, I would ask for the sauce on the side and do it myself. Service was quick. Place was clean. Each table had their own cart with everything you need, utensils, napkins, soy sauce, ginger, daikon, etc. Def would come again! read more

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