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Came here for lunch and everything we got were delicious! My favorite was the Chirashi Sushi, which is sashimi on a bed of sushi rice; it also came with a salad and miso soup. The quality of the sashimi was really good and super fresh, and my favorite was the salmon because it was so buttery. The wango mango sushi roll was so fresh and the mango was perfectly ripe! Staff were friendly and service was quick! There was a lot of seating inside the restaurant, and the ambience was nice. I'm definitely coming back here!
What we ordered: * Combo Plate A [5/5] * Beef Teriyaki [4.5/5] [Taste: ] Fresh [Comments: ] Feels so much more upscale than I was expecting. It's pretty nice in there but also affordable to dine in. I've also gotten takeout here and it always tastes fresh and delicious.
Corner restaurant with a huge space inside and outside. Since they are at the end of the shopping area, there were a lot of parking spaces on the side. Their bathroom was large with two stalls and kept clean. And they had TVs playing sports channels if you need a place to watch a game. We had one of their rolls (pink roll), tonkotsu ramen and sushi combo B. Overall, their rolls and nigiri were ok. The rice weren't seasoned well and the nigiri felt like there were too much rice and also packed hard (not like loosely packed where it would break away as you chew but packed so much you felt you were eating a mouth full of rice and not sure where the fish was). They also used the artificial paste wasabi which doesn't have much flavor. The ginger slices were good; moist, sweet and gingery. The ramen was nothing special. The noodles also clumped up together so much it felt overcooked or left out too long. We haven't tried their Korean dishes but their sushi and ramen selection was just ok. The management was super friendly and kind.
Great hometown sushi, not expensive but getting exactly what you pay for. The portion sizes were excellent, and lots of goodies added on top. Got to watch some baseball at the bar which was definitely a vibe
Amazing little sushi restaurant offering interesting rolls, sashimi + nigiri, and a variety of other Japanese and Korean dishes. There's something for everyone here! My friend and I ordered the Hamachi Lovers roll, the Sensual Pleasure roll, and the Eel + Avocado roll. Excellent fish quality and generous cuts. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Big filling portions. Restaurant is clean and offers a nice, upscale ambiance. Service is fantastic. Very pleasant dining experience overall!
We liked the extensive selections of dishes. We ordered a Korean style sashimi salad and a Japanese style poki bowl. We loved both! There were 2 waitpersons managing multiple tables effectively. Go early if you want fast service.
Worst sushi ever ! Left everything on the table because the fish was not fresh and they didn't even offer to replace anything Will not be coming here again .
One of our favorite sushi places, very high quality and good portions, plus a diverse menu of other Asian foods like Bimbimbap and various soups that our family love, highly recommended!
Overview: my new go-to sushi place, quality of the rolls were great, one of the best sushi places in San Diego, attentive service too ---- The rolls were great and affordable. My favorites were the Torched Salmon Roll ($13) and the Super Dragon Roll ($22.95). The Super Dragon Roll was awesome with a whole piece of eel on top with masago, bonito flakes, and eel sauce and on the inside was tempura shrimp, imitation crab, and avocado. Crispy Rice was a cool concept, the rice was a little burnt or refried bc it was so brown, also didn't see a price for it on the menu, but the flavors were alright. The rolls altogether were really great, probably the best I've had in terms of roll quality in San Diego. ---- Notes: - shares a plaza with other businesses; plenty of parking - inside decor was modern and gave an elevated ambiance to the sushi restaurant - one menu shows the prices and the other shows what some of the rolls look like ---- Overall: if you're craving sushi, this is the best place to satisfy that hunger, price point is affordable and even for their special rolls they are comparable to other places in sd and great quality and portion size, a must-try for sushi
Great spot for Asian fusion and so reasonably priced! The bibimbap was perfect with a huge portion. All of the appetizers were delicious including the stuffed jalapeños and the calamari which was insanely crispy. The owner went around to each individual table and made sure everyone was enjoying their meals -- she was amazing. Also, their sushi rolls are 50% off if you dine in, and 40% off for takeout. Amazing deal!
The best sushi experience of my life! Everything we ordered had such a delicious, amazing, and unique flavor. The service was truly above and beyond, and the food came out at the perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy and appreciate every single bite. We tried a huge variety of dishes, including 6 different rolls, several hand rolls, the curry, yakisoba, and stuffed mushrooms, and every single thing was incredible. Each dish had its own unique flavor and was clearly made with so much care. The combination of amazing food, wonderful service, and the overall experience made this one of the best meals I've ever had. I'll absolutely be coming back!
My friend and I are always in search for Japanese restaurants to try when we are on vacation in the San Diego area. We came to Carmel Sushi on a Wednesday for a late lunch around 2pm. The restaurant located in a strip mall had plenty of parking. The restaurant was fairly big with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The atmosphere was nice, modern, refreshing and simple. When we arrived there were only 5 tables occupied. Grace greeted us and sat us a a table with menus. The menus are quit extensive, lots of choices and lunch specials. Grace was very friendly and attentive, as she was the hostess, server and the bus boy all in one. We ordered a couple beers while looking over the menu. I ordered the Sashimi Lunch, great price for 6 pieces of sashimi, rice, soup and salad. My friend ordered Salmon, Yellowtail and Eel Nigiri. Plus a Spicy Tuna and Salmon Skin Hand Roll. We also shared a Hamachi Lovers Roll. All the fish was fresh and tasted very good. Presentation was good. I did notice all the wonderful noodle soups that customers were ordering. We will certainly be back to try other items on the menu. Atmosphere: nicely decorated. Service: good. Food: good.
This was a delightful experience! The sushi rolls were surprisingly unique in taste. I wish I tried the sea urchin as sashimi instead of nigiri though. I haven't been able to find a lot of places offering as such in the area. The waitstaff was pleasant. They have a lot on the menu, but I feel like it's Korean owned? The decor is lovely and homey. It wasn't too hard to get seats on a weekend night :)
Reviews are largely positive. Diners consistently praise the fresh sushi and sashimi, friendly attentive service, and a clean modern atmosphere. The extensive Japanese and Korean menu is also appreciated.
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2 months ago
I was craving something small and different so I found this spot on UberEats. So I got two orders of the Deep Fried Vegetable Spring Rolls. It was really delicious especially with the sweet n sour sauce. It had a great crunch to it too. I'll need to check out Carmel Sushi sometime soon, but I do know my order was made quickly and I got it in very little time after ordering it. read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
Came here for lunch and everything we got were delicious! My favorite was the Chirashi Sushi, which is sashimi on a bed of sushi rice; it also came with a salad and miso soup. The quality of the sashimi was really good and super fresh, and my favorite was the salmon because it was so buttery. The wango mango sushi roll was so fresh and the mango was perfectly ripe! Staff were friendly and service was quick! There was a lot of seating inside the restaurant, and the ambience was nice. I'm definitely coming back here! read more
What we ordered: * Combo Plate A [5/5] * Beef Teriyaki [4.5/5] [Taste: ] Fresh [Comments: ] Feels so much more upscale than I was expecting. It's pretty nice in there but also affordable to dine in. I've also gotten takeout here and it always tastes fresh and delicious. read more
Corner restaurant with a huge space inside and outside. Since they are at the end of the shopping area, there were a lot of parking spaces on the side. Their bathroom was large with two stalls and kept clean. And they had TVs playing sports channels if you need a place to watch a game. We had one of their rolls (pink roll), tonkotsu ramen and sushi combo B. Overall, their rolls and nigiri were ok. The rice weren't seasoned well and the nigiri felt like there were too much rice and also packed hard (not like loosely packed where it would break away as you chew but packed so much you felt you were eating a mouth full of rice and not sure where the fish was). They also used the artificial paste wasabi which doesn't have much flavor. The ginger slices were good; moist, sweet and gingery. The ramen was nothing special. The noodles also clumped up together so much it felt overcooked or left out too long. We haven't tried their Korean dishes but their sushi and ramen selection was just ok. The management was super friendly and kind. read more
1 month ago
Great hometown sushi, not expensive but getting exactly what you pay for. The portion sizes were excellent, and lots of goodies added on top. Got to watch some baseball at the bar which was definitely a vibe read more
9 months ago
Amazing little sushi restaurant offering interesting rolls, sashimi + nigiri, and a variety of other Japanese and Korean dishes. There's something for everyone here! My friend and I ordered the Hamachi Lovers roll, the Sensual Pleasure roll, and the Eel + Avocado roll. Excellent fish quality and generous cuts. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Big filling portions. Restaurant is clean and offers a nice, upscale ambiance. Service is fantastic. Very pleasant dining experience overall! read more
10 months ago
We liked the extensive selections of dishes. We ordered a Korean style sashimi salad and a Japanese style poki bowl. We loved both! There were 2 waitpersons managing multiple tables effectively. Go early if you want fast service. read more
3 months ago
Worst sushi ever ! Left everything on the table because the fish was not fresh and they didn't even offer to replace anything Will not be coming here again . read more
1 month ago
One of our favorite sushi places, very high quality and good portions, plus a diverse menu of other Asian foods like Bimbimbap and various soups that our family love, highly recommended! read more
Overview: my new go-to sushi place, quality of the rolls were great, one of the best sushi places in San Diego, attentive service too ---- The rolls were great and affordable. My favorites were the Torched Salmon Roll ($13) and the Super Dragon Roll ($22.95). The Super Dragon Roll was awesome with a whole piece of eel on top with masago, bonito flakes, and eel sauce and on the inside was tempura shrimp, imitation crab, and avocado. Crispy Rice was a cool concept, the rice was a little burnt or refried bc it was so brown, also didn't see a price for it on the menu, but the flavors were alright. The rolls altogether were really great, probably the best I've had in terms of roll quality in San Diego. ---- Notes: - shares a plaza with other businesses; plenty of parking - inside decor was modern and gave an elevated ambiance to the sushi restaurant - one menu shows the prices and the other shows what some of the rolls look like ---- Overall: if you're craving sushi, this is the best place to satisfy that hunger, price point is affordable and even for their special rolls they are comparable to other places in sd and great quality and portion size, a must-try for sushi read more
Great spot for Asian fusion and so reasonably priced! The bibimbap was perfect with a huge portion. All of the appetizers were delicious including the stuffed jalapeños and the calamari which was insanely crispy. The owner went around to each individual table and made sure everyone was enjoying their meals -- she was amazing. Also, their sushi rolls are 50% off if you dine in, and 40% off for takeout. Amazing deal! read more
2 months ago
The best sushi experience of my life! Everything we ordered had such a delicious, amazing, and unique flavor. The service was truly above and beyond, and the food came out at the perfect pace, allowing us to enjoy and appreciate every single bite. We tried a huge variety of dishes, including 6 different rolls, several hand rolls, the curry, yakisoba, and stuffed mushrooms, and every single thing was incredible. Each dish had its own unique flavor and was clearly made with so much care. The combination of amazing food, wonderful service, and the overall experience made this one of the best meals I've ever had. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more
My friend and I are always in search for Japanese restaurants to try when we are on vacation in the San Diego area. We came to Carmel Sushi on a Wednesday for a late lunch around 2pm. The restaurant located in a strip mall had plenty of parking. The restaurant was fairly big with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The atmosphere was nice, modern, refreshing and simple. When we arrived there were only 5 tables occupied. Grace greeted us and sat us a a table with menus. The menus are quit extensive, lots of choices and lunch specials. Grace was very friendly and attentive, as she was the hostess, server and the bus boy all in one. We ordered a couple beers while looking over the menu. I ordered the Sashimi Lunch, great price for 6 pieces of sashimi, rice, soup and salad. My friend ordered Salmon, Yellowtail and Eel Nigiri. Plus a Spicy Tuna and Salmon Skin Hand Roll. We also shared a Hamachi Lovers Roll. All the fish was fresh and tasted very good. Presentation was good. I did notice all the wonderful noodle soups that customers were ordering. We will certainly be back to try other items on the menu. Atmosphere: nicely decorated. Service: good. Food: good. read more
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This was a delightful experience! The sushi rolls were surprisingly unique in taste. I wish I tried the sea urchin as sashimi instead of nigiri though. I haven't been able to find a lot of places offering as such in the area. The waitstaff was pleasant. They have a lot on the menu, but I feel like it's Korean owned? The decor is lovely and homey. It wasn't too hard to get seats on a weekend night :) read more
9 months ago
Great local spot for sushi and Asian food! Loved the Salmon Lover's roll and the eel and avocado roll. Special shoutout to the soft shell crab hand roll (not pictured bc we devoured it when it got to the table). We also ordered the chicken katsu curry. It came with a good amount of chicken and vegetables (big pro for me). We'll definitely be back! read more
We had the best dinner ever here recently...and I finally tried the sushi which was super delicious and beautifully prepared. My family all had different dishes and loved everything we ordered...it was just one of the best meals we've had together, with kind and excellent service, a peaceful setting, and every appetizer and dish being outstanding (and the most delicious and elegant side salads we've ever had...)! Meals like this really make a family get together special and memorable...sushi especially highly recommended! read more
2 months ago
7 months ago
I came here on a Saturday afternoon. There were just a couple other tables filled. Seating was right away. The service was fast and friendly. We ordered some Sapporo and calamari to start. It was very good. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. We also ordered an entree of bulgogi. It was delicious. I can't wait to come back for more! read more
21 days ago
3 months ago
I had a delicious dinner here! They have a wide range of options on the menu. I got the salmon hand roll and the caterpillar roll and it was so fresh and tasted amazing. For dessert, we split the mango and chocolate mochi which both had great flavor and textures. The servers were very attentive, continually filling up my water cup. The ambience is very nice and modern. read more
1 year ago
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2 months ago
Amazing experience here! I ordered the chicken teriyaki entree and a california roll, very reasonable pricing! Only $7 for the roll for dine-in! The miso soup was great--not too salty, good flavor. The california roll was delicious! Really fresh. The teriyaki chicken was pretty good, it was darker meat and not chicken breast. The ambiance in the restaurant was lovely, they have really cool lighting! The service was fantastic--everyone was very kind! We were checked up on multiple times for water fill-ups and someone even came by and gave us a free drink "because it was a Friday night!" Great experience here, thank you so much! read more
7 months ago
Very welcoming place for my family. The food was great and we probably ordered too much after looking through their extensive menu. The manager even gave us a little break and held our baby, giving him a little tour of the restaurant. It felt like a close friend was having us over for dinner which makes your meal even tastier. I only wish we lived closer so we could enjoy this spot more often. read more
7 months ago
My favorite spot to have lunch with friends and family! Felt inspired to leave this review as I'm currently eating my 5th bulgogi hot pot of 2026 lol. I'm sure their other soups are excellent but man am I a loyalist to this one!! Tender meat, flavorful broth and perfectly cooked glass noodles and veggies. It's my official pick me up restaurant dish!! Service is always great and fast and the food is consistently a hit. Never too crowded in the afternoon. Keep up the great work Carmel Sushi! read more
3 months ago
Great service and quick! The hostess was very welcoming and quick to seat us. Areas well organized and elegant. The seats are set up great and comfortable for many people. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
The food was delicious. My favorite is Wango Mango. It was fresh and had perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors. Our food came out quickly and staff were very friendly and attentive. read more
7 months ago
We went 15 minutes after open so service was incredible. All the staff are super friendly. Even the kitchen staff say goodbye on your way out! Food was amazing. Such high quality. Great atmosphere and very clean place. read more
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