Service and food was amazing! Will definitely be back! It's always nice to find a great restaurant when visiting from out of town!

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

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So... we keep coming back here. At least once a week for months now. We eat there for lunch, or bring. The whole family... even out of town guests. We love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the food. Recently discovered the crispy rice, and learned they will make it with whatever you want on top (for a small fee, sushi restaurants tend to allow whatever you want, but it's not free). Regardless crispy rice has become a favorite. Love the staff, great and friendly place. read more

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

Carmel Sushi - Chirashi Sushi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Carmel Sushi - Beef Teriyaki Bento - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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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

Carmel Sushi - Hamachi Lover Roll Sensual Pleasure Roll - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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I eat here often and I love this place! Whether they're busy or packed, the employees are so welcoming and kind. They also have great drinks, the ambiance is nice and I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

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

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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

Carmel Sushi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing service! Amazing food! Amazing vibes! Our group came from NM and AZ and loved it!!! 10000/10

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

Carmel Sushi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

The food is amazing and the service is so kind and wonderful. It's always so clean and peaceful when we come. :)

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

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Tried this place for a last second date night and while we were seated right away, the restaurant was full. The fish is extremely fresh and melt in your mouth soft. Service was attentive and quick, with multiple members of the wait staff checking on us periodically. 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

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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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Super fast service! Was traveling to San Diego for work and came across this spot near my hotel. The food was ready within 10ish minutes of ordering on DoorDash. The parking lot is up a cute hill. The decor looked very cute and minimalistic, true to Japanese style. The crew greeted me right when I walked in. I ordered mainly Japanese items, but the menu also has Korean options. I got the lemon roll which was really refreshing. Their side salad was super fresh, and it came with some kind of sesame vinaigrette? The letdown was the spicy ramen. It only came with pieces of cashu. I was hoping it would come with at least half an egg. Overall, pleasant experience! I imagine eating in would be a better option for locals! read more

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

Carmel Sushi - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently stopped in for lunch at Carmel Sushi and had the most delicious fresh sushi I've ever had! My friend had the Bento Box and it came with a huge serving of Miso Soup and salad. I ordered an eel type roll, cucumber salad ( which was so tasty!). The food came out fast and the service was excellent!!! I will definitely be going back to try the Bibimbap! The table next to ours ordered it for the three of them and it filled them up! It looked delicious! The restaurant/cafe is clean and decorated just right. I can't wait to go back!!! 10 stars for Carmel Sushi!!! read more

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

Carmel Sushi - Uni - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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

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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

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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

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Had sashimi salad, fried tofu and tofu soup today. Good food quality as usual. The fried tofu was crispy and not oily.

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

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So glad this opened up! They have great lunch specials as well. They are way better priced than the place in the vons shopping Center next door. read more

Carmel sushi is consistently good. I actually prefer to order their food for delivery. They have some good BOGO deals. When eating in house it costs me more. Seems did but true. My family has only eaten inside 2 times. We have ordered it to go frequently. The Pink roll, Hawaiian roll, Shrimp tempura roll, Gyoza, and spring rolls are all part of the BOGO. there are times I have requested no spicy tuna or no sauce and those notes are ignored. That can be very disappointing! In the restaurant the staff is very nice. We enjoy sitting at the sushi bar. Watching the sushi being made is all part of the experience for me. read more

Went to Carmel sushi tonight and had a wonderful meal. The service was great. The food was delicious and it was a wonderful friendly atmosphere. Our servers Micky and broom were very helpful and the owner checked on our table to make sure that everything was going well. read more

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

Carmel Sushi - Chicken Teriyaki Entree - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

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

Carmel Sushi - Inside - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good sushi with fresh fish, great presentation, and quick service. I loved the food so much and will definitely come again

They treated us like family here for our friends birthday and the food was really good! Would recommend!!

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

Carmel Sushi - Bulgogi Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

Sushi was great, however service was a bit below average. I sat before the table beside us (we had the same waitress). She practically abandoned our table to go help the table beside us. We got our food, but she never checked on us again, we were done eating for ten minutes and looking around for a check. Another waitress had to bring us our check. read more

Amazing fresh sushi and great staff. Cute small sushi restaurant for a date night or fam dinner.

Wide variety on the menu. Their lunch specials are a deal to go after. Wear stretchy pants, you won't be left hungry. They come with a side salad, miso soup, tempura, and either sushi or fried gyoza. read more

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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

Carmel Sushi - Deep Fried Roll - Korean Near Me - San Diego, California

The sushi quality was amazing and everything tasted super fresh. The fish had a great texture and every piece was prepared really well. The sweet shrimp was my favorite. It was incredibly fresh, sweet, and the deep fried shrimp head tastes amazing. read more