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    Carmel Sushi

    4.7 (200 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Hanna K.

    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.

    Hamachi Lover Roll Sensual Pleasure Roll
    Samyukta S.

    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!

    Chirashi bowl with salad
    Krajicek K.

    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.

    Baby Lobster Dynamite Roll $19.95
    Cyn K.

    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

    Dolsot Bibimbop
    Selcen Y.

    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!

    Dianne P.

    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!

    Hamachi Lover's Roll
    Melody K.

    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.

    Bulgogi Hot Pot
    Ella V.

    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!

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    Lucy K.

    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.

    Uni
    Katherine C.

    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 :)

    It's really good place to eat, good food good ambiance and the servers were so nice! Food was top notch qualityyyyy I love the hwae dop bab and squid too definitely will come back, worth the wait!!!

    Margo C.

    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!

    Korean BBQ Bulgogi Bento
    Maddie O.

    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.

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    Their lunch bento box special really impressed me! The little side dishes that came with the main…read moreentree were truly delicious. The veggie gyoza had edamame beans in there and the "krab" roll was also a little delicious bite. Then the chicken katsu actually had 2 pieces of chicken and it came with a mini tempera side (that has 1 tempera shrimp). If you dine in you also get a miso soup. The side salad could use a better dressing, as it was just a little bland (perhaps try a sesame one) AND they are dog friendly! I will definitely be back. :)

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    My husband and I love sushi so we've tried a lot of different sushi spots around SD and we find…read moreourselves always coming back to this one. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but their menu offers a variety of food aside from just sushi, so if you aren't in the mood for sushi- or dining with people who don't like sushi (hard to believe there are such people but there are!), you can definitly find something else to eat and enjoy! In addition to their TSA roll, which is my fave, I also love their Zen wings, longevity noodles and oysters! Restaurant is small but we've never had issues getting a reservation! Sitting in the "glassbox" is nice as well! They do have high chairs so kid friendly is a plus!

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