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    Ayumi

    4.8 (159 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Spring Valley Roll
    Gaile C.

    Got the highly reviewed Spring Valley roll and cucumber salad. Dressing on the cucumber salad was too heavy, and the roll was too heavy on the spice that it masked any flavor of the fish. The albacore on the top was dried out, the texture tough like jerky. The rice was dry and overworked and you could feel the texture of every grain. Restaurant was very cluttered, tables sticky. Service was good as they were very attentive. Just not impressed by the food.

    The Ayumi roll, nice and spicy!
    Larry P.

    Today I ordered the Ayumi roll, a scallop roll, both spicy, and some miso soup. These guys have the best sushi in this whole area, and their soups are better than anyone else's, they actually have something in the soup, a lot of something. It can't help but taste better because there are so much stuff in their soups. The service is always great, and you are greeted when you come in the door. Normally, it's nice and quiet, even when it's busy. I can't wait to come back for some of the best sushi you can find in the San Diego area.

    Sweet & Pungent chicken
    Misty M.

    This was a sleeper hit of a restaurant ... I live in Spring Valley, and asian food caters to the demographic #iykyk. I was a bit hesitant to try this place because I love chinese food and lately its just been hit or miss. Also, sushi/chinese can sometimes be not what you expect. ANYWAY, let me go back to my experience with Ayumi. Small cozy restaurant that has about 8-10 tables. Its apparent they do a lot of take out. It's in a small plaza but there is plenty of parking. You're greeted warmly when going inside, and there's an A-Frame in the front that tells you the daily special. The pictures here on yelp and google helped a lot in making my food decisions. I love my orange chicken not too much breading, and an even sauce to nugget ratio. Some of the other chinese restaurants in the immediate area are wayyyy too saucy or too breaded. I chose the Sweet & Pungent chicken, bc that sounded good ... boy it did not disappoint. It came out on a bed of crispy noodles and steamed broccoli. The pieces were evenly sauced and sticky the way I love it ... so I can only imagine the orange chicken, sweet and sour, and whatever else is fried will be decent. Definitely coming back just for this. My bf had the kung pao trio, and it was probably the most decent I've had in a while. The prices are reasonable for the area for the sushi, the chinese food, and even the beverages (some places be gouging for beer), and I'm going to be trying this place out for the lunch specials which is always a good combo of entree, appetizer, and drink. 5 stars for the chinese food, Can't wait to try the sushi next time.

    Elizabeth N.

    Definitely recommend their popcorn green bean and yellowtail carpaccio. I wasn't a fan of their chicken wing I felt like there was lots of batter and not a lot of flavor. Salmon skin salad was good.

    Ayumi Roll (left) and Leave It to the Chef (right)
    Emy P.

    I've been wanting to try this place out since their opening and finally got a chance this weekend. It definitely did not disappoint. They serve Chinese and Japanese dishes although the only Chinese options we ordered was an appetizer and soups. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small but comfortable. We were seated right away and service was fairly fast. It's always nice when you're greeted with a smile and served delicious, fresh food. We were hungry and started out with some fried gyoza, wonton soup and hot and sour soup. We knew from the first bite, the rest of the food was going to be tasty. My hubby ordered "Leave it to the Chef" and I ordered "Ayumi Roll". Both were soooo good and we can't wait to try out the other ones. Plenty of parking and is easy to spot. The prices were reasonable and servings were plentiful.

    Egg drop soup
    Sal F.

    Real brief Ayumi...just wanted to share a positive food experience at Ayumi. Keep up the great work, your food and service are consistent. Looking forward to coming back to Ayumi again and again.

    Rob K.

    Sushi dinner on a Sunday night, heck yeah! I was in the mood for sushi but not in the mood for the waitlists of Hillcrest, Mission Hills, North Park, etc. Plus I didn't want to drive far. This was a quick drive from our house and got great reviews, so why not! The dining room is moderate sized, about 6-8 tables, plus a bar with 3-4 seats at the counter, so you may still have to wait a little bit if they are super busy, but we got there before the rush and got right in. The menu is very diverse, but don't let it scare you, they do both Chinese food and Sushi with some asian fusion dishes as well. We stuck with the sushi but I definitely want to come back and try the Chinese food. The sushi was legit, quality and fresh ingredients and great flavor combos. We had 3 orders of rolls, a sake, and I had a glass of chardonnay. The wine is VERY reasonable here, $5.99 a glass! Those are happy hour prices ALL day long.. It's not a fancy glass of chard, but it paired perfectly with the sushi. Service was good, fast at first, slowed down a bit when they got busy but we never had to wait too long! The rolls were delicious, we had the Las Vegas roll, which was crunchy fried deliciousness, the jalapeño was on the top so if you wanted it less spicy you just took it off. I didn't think it was too spicy even with the topping. We also had the citrus and gold dust roll. The citrus roll was definitely zesty and spicy, for those who like spice! The gold dust roll was PERFECT, it was my favorite. It had a little crunch inside of it and it wasn't too spicy. Definitely will be reordering that one. All in all 5 stars here for the price, very affordable and delicious sushi!

    Protein Machine Roll
    Angelica N.

    We keep coming back. This time we ordered the Protein Roll, Las Vegas Roll, and California Roll, and the balance was perfect. The rice-to-filling ratio here is always spot on. We also got the salt and pepper boneless chicken (white meat), which was our second time ordering it. It was crispy, juicy, and tender. We paired it with the light fried rice on the side, it's just plain delicious. I like to add the toppings from the chicken and mix it with the fried rice.

    Baked scallops
    Shan F.

    This is a small restaurant filled with what looked like regular customers, all enjoying their meal... Always a good sign. I was greeted by friendly, polite staff and guided through their quite extensive menu. I ordered the "Leave It To The Chef," and the server thoughtfully asked if I was okay with spicy, which I am. That roll was really good. it had the perfect amount of spicy kick, nicely balanced with citrusy brightness and a touch of sweetness. Definitely a highlight. I also tried the baked scallops roll. It was okay, but it had a bit too much spicy imitation crab for my taste, so I ended up setting most of it aside. Will I be back? Yes. I'd love to try some of their Chinese dishes, which the other customers seemed to be thoroughly enjoying. I was there yesterday and am already considering going back today.

    Sea Box
    Lien P.

    It's really exciting when you find a sushi spot that offers sushi boxes with assorted rolls. The Sea Box at Ayumi met my expectations of my standard of a rolls only box! The main thing is that the filling of the rolls doesn't mostly contain imitation crab! This review only applies to the Sea Box because I haven't tried anything dishes from them but I'm eager now, to try their different menu items, especially the Chinese food. I ordered the box a day prior to be picked up at a certain time and when I got there, the box was ready and service was quick. Staff were friendly as well. I'd definitely come back for their assorted sushi boxes!

    Ann T.

    I came here on Mother's Day, and even though it was busy, the service was still incredibly attentive. The staff kept checking in to see how the food was and whether we needed anything. The food was amazing, and we even received a lovely bouquet of flowers. Thank you for the kindness and dedication from the restaurant. I truly recommend everyone bring their family here for a wonderful dining experience.

    D. N.

    Drove all the way from north county to try out Ayumi. My son said the drive was worth it because the sushi was solid!!! Upon arrival we were promptly welcomed and seated. The service was excellent from order taking, to serving our dishes. The sushi was fresh. Another plus for me is they have a boba menu!! Please consider opening a location in north county. Definitely recommend!! You will enjoy the variety dishes they offer.

    Citrus roll -to go (how pretty is the presentation? love it!)
    Tammy J.

    Our absolute favorite place to get red thai tea! And their prices are very reasonable. They have Japanese and Chinese food along with some great specials. I usually order thru Uber eats for pickup and there usually is some sort of special or free item with a purchase. I've had the wings which were very good, their garlic combo with shrimp chicken and beef is our go to. I love the lemon roll sushi. My fave here. Very friendly service, It's small inside and does get busy for dinner but like I said - check em out to go! Oh and I saw on IG they have these appetizer boxes that look great for taking to a party. Def going to order in the future.

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    Bomb in da mouth! Great staff. Ordered salt pepper wings, Spring Valley roll & a teriyaki bowl. Everything was amazing.

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    Thank you Cindy for writing us such a great review!

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    8 months ago

    We have eaten there as well as done pick up, each time our order has been delicious. We are returning!!!

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    The food is decent and price is reasonable. The service is fast and the place looks clean.

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    Thank you thank you thank you!!

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    Thanks Julie! It was our pleasure serving you!

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    This place was amazing!! Everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely will be back and highly recommend.

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    I came in person recently with 9 friends. They were able to accommodate us even though we were just…read morewalking in. The woman was super friendly even though it was a little chaotic. At first, she said the order only could be done on 1 bill. And then later she compromised with 2 bills, 5 people per table. That was nice of her! I just had 2 coffees before entering so I decided to skip ordering Thai tea. But they had a large drink menu, of fruit teas and more. My friend had the lychee tea which was very large and looked super refreshing! They also came by often to top off our waters which was nice. To eat, I ordered the $16.99~, Cashew Chicken Stir Fry with White Rice. It came with onion, green onion, carrots, zucchini, bell pepper, and cashews. The carrots were beautifully cut, but a little too crunchy for me to properly enjoy in the stir fry. Everything else was delicious! I think this could definitely be shared between 2-3 people. It was a lot for me, even after a large hike. The sauce was flavorful and not overly salty. I didn't ask for any spice level, but I think I'd choose mild or medium next time. My friends ordered-- - $12.99, Dirty Fried Chicken: This had a blitz coating of lime, mint, and spices. And it was decorated with thinly sliced green onions with a side of sweet chili sauce. The chicken was hot and plump, not dry, and very much mouthwatering! Would recommend. - $14.99, Thai Grilled Chicken Salad: Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of mixed green salad, carrots, and cucumbers with peanut dressing. It reminded me a little of chicken satay~ it smelled and looked incredible. I think I might order it next time, when I want something light and fulfilling after a hike. - $11.99, Cream Cheese Avocado Wontons (6PC): These came out piping hot and when you took a bite they were oozing. It was very creamy and when you dip into the plum sauce it's a delectable bite. A nice appetizer to share with the table. - $16.99-$19.99 (depends on what protein you get), Pad Thai: This proportion was manageable for one person. The restaurant used thin rice noodles, but it didn't clump excessively compared to other restaurants. The prices are what you'd typically see at a Pan-Asian restaurant, a few dollars more than what you'd want to spend. But these kinds of restaurants, in my opinion, are for enjoying with others. So, if you're sharing food and all that-- the price is worth it (esp with the quantity that is given). Next time, I would probably order one of their noodle dishes rather than rice. Oodles by the Noodbar has such a large and diverse menu so I would highly recommend coming in to try them out.

    Experience was fantastic start to finish. Service was quick and friendly. The two women in the…read morefront seemed very busy yet keeping it all together. The restaurant's interior is clean and aesthetic, but very lively and popular. I ordered the mi goreng, which was extremely good and the spice levels don't play. My girlfriend got the garlic noodles which came with a large portion of good quality meat. The avocado cream cheese wontons were soooo good as well. I'm from out of town but I would come back.

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    A bit disappointed with our delivery order. Thursday evenings are always busy due to after school…read moreactivities so we tend to go out or order delivery. It was our first time trying this restaurant and unfortunately, I will not return. We ordered a good amount of food. Yellow curry, pad see ew, pad Thai, dumplings and gyoza. I took the first bite of pad see ew and was immediately turned off. It did not look freshly made. The broccoli color was dull and all were mushy. The dish had a very sour taste. Unsure if reheated or just sitting for awhile. The noodles were mushy as well. The pad Thai had a similar taste so both were thrown out. Money wasted. I did enjoy the gyoza and dumplings. Both became my dinner and kids had Mac and cheese. My husband enjoyed the curry. I haven't seen the restaurant before outside of driving by otw to the gym. It's why we chose to order. Although some of the food was edible, I will not go back.

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    my favorite local spot-- i come in regularly every thursday or friday, sometimes on an off day--…read morebut they treat me well every time. the ladies working the front are always so kind and sweet. i love it so much i sometimes drop off christmas presents for them! aside from the service, the food is excellent and always to standard. the ingredients are amazing and fresh and i'm always happy when i can have a lunch or dinner from them. their thai tea is sweet and strong- just how i enjoy it. any meat dishes are always juicy, tasty and cooked as asked, and the spice levels are perfect. thank you guys for being my favorite restaurant in the area for the last 4+ years. see you next week!

    I've ordered from here before, but usually just stick to the pad thai which, for the record, is…read moredelicious. This time I branched out and tried the Thai sausage fried rice and the fresh spring rolls for a takeout dinner, and I am so glad I did. They were absolutely right when they said my tummy would be happy. The experience started with a phone call to place my order, and the person who took it was immediately warm and friendly. When I came in to pick everything up, the ladies behind the counter were genuinely enthusiastic, not in a performative way, but in the way that people are when they're truly proud of what they're serving. They guaranteed I'd love it, and they delivered on that promise completely. It's rare to walk into a place and feel that kind of energy -- a team that's happy to be there and happy to feed you. That warmth is just as much a reason to come back as the food itself. And I will absolutely be coming back to keep working my way through the menu.

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