Everything was just fine--but honestly the sushi tasted like premade rolls you get in the supermarket or something. Not a whole lot of fish and dry rice. Service was good otherwise, but I would not come back here for sushi. read more

Service was good, people were friendly, the food was OK, overall everything was just fine. But, the sushis could have been tastier, and could have had more fish, the rolls could have been more creative...may be I was expecting too much- but I was a little underwhelmed with the food. All in all, the sushi/sashimis were average and I don't think this is the place we'd come running to, if we were craving sushi. read more

The service was good and the happy hour deals were appealing, but it's pricey in my opinion, which is why I stuck with the happy hour menu. The sushi was okay, but nothing special. For the rolls we ordered, although fairly basic, I would have thought would be easy, but they lacked in flavor. The California roll and the Philadelphia were cut extremely thick as well which made it hard to eat. read more

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Their website is NOT SECURE Food was below average. Call in an order if you want to order from here read more

The service here is amazing and feels authentic! They delivered a warm towel before and after our meal. The server was able to clearly answer all of our questions. Everything tasted great and looked fresh. This is my new favorite spot! read more

Sushi was good and fresh. Tried Wasabi Shu Mai. Recommend that one. Dr love roll is delicious Service was good. Plan on coming back next time read more

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Name of restaurant is an oxymoron. Chiu is Chinese and sushi is Japanese. Assuming its Chinese owned, the food definitely was not authentic. Very greasy/oily. It was a confusing experience choosing from the menu because of the cuisine fusion. I ordered some chicken teriyaki since you can't go wrong with that, it was ok. Expensive, but not too bad, the sauce was satisfying. They advertised cheap noodles but only had one on the menu. I am still confused thinking about it. Someone help me. read more

I ordered the Chirashi (assortment of sashimi on bed of rice). It was just average and costed about 24 bucks. Ordered hot tea and it was just a cup of hot water that came with a tea bag, so was a little disappointed with that, though it's probably cleaner than if it's pre-brewed. Service was good and I did appreciate the warm towels before and after the meal. read more

Big sushi menu with a variety of styles to choose from. Went with a few rolls that were large in size and flavors. Great service and decent prices. Easy to get to downtown. read more

If you have never eaten sushi outside of the Baltimore area, DO NOT READ ON... If you have never eaten sushi outside of the DC area, DO NOT READ ON... If you have never eaten sushi outside of the North America, DO NOT READ ON... If you have been to Japan and eaten sushi, then you would understand... I've been contemplating on whether to write a review for the places that aren't up to par, because, frankly, the restaurant business is a tricky business,..and the owners are trying their best... But I also think that it's important to be honest, otherwise, how can these places improve to keep their clientele? That said, there have been rave reviews about this place, and believe me, I gave it 5 tries before writing this review...I WANT to like it, ...i WANT to LOVE it...I reeeally do.... BUT...i'm sorry, THIS IS NOT GOOD SUSHI!!! It's not horrible, but it is not good... The Rice: Chinese rice is used, kinda dry The Nigiri: it's ALL rice...the slices of sashimi on top are paper thin The Sushi: barely anything there The Sashimi: sometimes not fresh, sometimes discolored? Equivalent to grocery-store-bought sushi. Sorry...there's always room for improvement! read more

Chiu's Sushi has the best sushi I've had in Baltimore so far. I particularly like their sushi and sashimi combo, which is enough to share for two. They are careful to serve the rice at just the right temperature -- it is not cold as many places do, which not only suppresses the flavor and the sweetness of the rice, but also makes it harder. If you are looking for good sushi in Baltimore, Chiu's is a good place to start! read more

Good for Baltimore, considering sushi options are limited. Came on a rainy Thursday for lunch @ 2:30. Dead empty. Just me. Started with a salmon temaki. Well made, fresh and delicious. 5 stars. Service was quick and pleasant too. Then came agedashi tofu. Was totally drowning in sauce so both the crispy texture and bonito were lost completely. RIP. The tofu itself was silky and nice but was literally in a tub of sauce. Then came my lunch order of tempura shrimp. This is where my star went. I don't know what kind of batter they use but it sure as hell isnt tempura/panko or anything else I know of. It was like day old fry batter that was microwaved. So chewy and sticky and really strange. I was so let down I almost complained. But I didn't because I was alone in the whole restaurant and it would have been awkward. Please note. Shrimp tempura orders mean 2-3 shrimp and 10+ random vegetables. Frustrating. This place is NOT authentic. Not Japanese. It is wholly run by Chinese. This doesn't take away from the quality of fish or produce, but the authenticity isn't there. Convenient next door to Whole Foods, you can also get sushi there read more

Very nice workers and AMAZING vegetarian options! By far the largest selection of veg sushi I've seen in awhile

I'm quite a picky sushi eater, so I was wary to try this place at first. However, I have been pleasantly surprised the few times I've been here. This place is cozy and has that warm mom-and-pop shop feel that's missing in a lot of Harbor East joints. I've ordered the sashimi and sushi combo each time, as I think it's probably the best value for what you get, compared to the other menu options. The fish came fresh and in thick slices - and it's apparently delivered daily. They have a wide selection of raw and cooked rolls, as well as the traditional Japanese raw and cooked dishes. While this isn't the best sushi ever, I'd say it's my favorite sushi place in Baltimore. Will definitely keep coming here whenever I have a sushi craving! read more

This place was fantastic! We got three specialty rolls to go and none disappointed! We are from NJ and have some pretty decent sushi places near us, and this was as good if not better! Our friend got the teriyaki chicken which he liked and my husband got some meat on a stick appetizer which he liked as well. The reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was their online menu didn't work :(. I know not a big deal but when you are from out of town and want to order specialty rolls, it makes it hard to choose! Will totally come back when we are in the area! read more

I used to come here regularly every Friday night with my girlfriend (though haven't gotten the chance to in about a year). The service was always great, and we came here often enough that the servers recognized us and knew what we wanted, since we almost always ordered the same thing. What did we order? We usually got the Sashimi Deluxe (which comes with miso soup and a house salad), an additional miso soup, and sometimes a sushi roll if we were particularly hungry. For dessert, we always got the Tempura Ice Cream. The Sashimi Deluxe had yellowtail, tuna, and salmon (my favorite!) and was always very fresh and tasty, and I can't complain about the size of the pieces either. We've tried a few types of rolls: Triple Delight, Dynamite, Ya, Picasso, and perhaps a few others. Our favorite was the Triple Delight. The Tempure Ice Cream consists of vanilla ice cream surrounded by a thin, crispy layer of tempura. The portion is pretty large and it's delicious! Food is great, service is great! It can be a bit pricey though. read more

I was going to a movie at Landmark Theatres (http://www.yelp.com/biz/landmark-theatres-baltimore#hrid:gBxLQomDpy57V7OrpGcAKA) with a friend and we only had a little less than an hour to eat before our movie started. We debated between Chiu's and Taco Fiesta and chose sushi over Mexican. We walked in and we were immediately seated at the sushi bar. Our waitress came over and took our drink order right away. After browsing the menu we decided to order seaweed salad, salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and a rainbow roll to share between us. We talked a little with the sushi chef while we waited and didn't have to wait long at all for our food. When the rolls came out they were nice and plump; it was plenty of food for the two of us and the seaweed salad was delicious. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and brought our check to the table along with hot towels for us to clean our hands. Chiu's was an excellent choice because the food was great and the service was fast. I was worried that they may take too long and we would be late for our movie, but we made it in time with a few minutes to spare. read more

MAN!!! I love this place .. think it sucks that people dont go there as much as they should b/c this place is so amazing. I always order the angel sushi. LUMP CRAB MEAT.. MMMM MMM MMMM *RUBS TUMMY* :D The only thing wrong with this business is BAD LOCATION which plays a big role for resturants. GET WITH IT OR GET LOST!!! THIS PLACE IS THE PLACE TO BE.. FOR REAL SUSHI read more

Came here for dinner before a movie at the Landmark. It was a pleasant dining experience. Got seated very quickly, and the service was nice. Had baby octopus and salad sampler (calamari, jellyfish, and seaweed salad) as appetizers, and they were all delicious! Then we got the Gregg roll (salmon/avocado), Spicy Naruto (one of the cucumber wrapped rolls), and Uramaki (eel, japanese egg, avocado, etc). The cucumber roll was alright, but the uramaki roll was fantastic! I still prefer the sushi places in my area (Mt. Vernon), but I would definitely go there if I am going to be on the Harbor East area and wants sushi. read more

Last week was probably my third time eating at this establishment. Ordered takeout from here several times as well. Had age-tofu, unagi nigiri, tuna nigiri, bride roll (one of their specialty rolls with spicy lump crabmeat, eel, roe, squash,... wrapped in white seaweed). I thought the speciality roll was pretty good. The remainder was fine in an average way. Nothing bad about this place but nothing fantastic either. This just is not one of those places where I would crave food from. However, for convenience sake, I can see myself here again and again. The service is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. read more

My favorite sushi place in Baltimore. I only eat cooked/veg and I don't get a hankering that often, but this place hits the spot. Cozy, friendly, easy. And I can grab my groceries a few doors down afterwards. They give me what I need - hot towel, hot tea, miso, perchance a scrumptious scallop roll, and I'm on my way. Sushi-loving girlfriend puts Chiu's and Geisha in a dead heat. read more

I'm not a huge fan of japanese cuisine, but I know what's a good/fresh sushi/sashimi. I probably visit chiu's sushi twice a month and let me tell you that the service might not be excellent, but it's worth the wait for the food to be served. The food presentation is very attractive and the quality of b taste is excellent. The reason why I recommend Chiu's Sushi is because of their consistancy in the quality of their food. If it's your first time, or still in the early stages of getting into japanese cuisine, this is b the place to go. P.s. Don't mind the negative reviews- I think it makes more sense to trust professional reviews from zagat, city's best and citysearch over those snobby critics reviews. Visit and you won't regret! read more

3.5 stars. A solid area option. We come here a few times a year. Creative and good tasting sushi options. Staff is always super-friendly. Never blown away by the food, but rarely disappointed. read more

I love sushi and this place is overpriced for their terrible sushi. I had the spicy tuna roll that had no taste and several of their specials. The rolls were small and the sushi did not taste that fresh. I was highly disappointed by their sushi and I left feeling not satisfied with my meal. Ended up going next door to the fiesta taco and had a much better meal for under $10. Always in search for good sushi restaurants and at least I tried this place. At least I now know not to return for their sushi! read more

They were nice enough to let me use their bathroom when Whole Foods had bathroom issues. I've eaten sushi there before and remember it being an overall good experience. I think lunch deals are where it's at. Noticed they started to serve ramen! Need to try it...that tonkotsu broth looks promising... read more

Sushi was decent, but probably not the best you've ever had. Lunch special was a fair amount of food for the price and the service was good. I'll come back. I had the Lunch Special (Alaska and Spicy Tuna) which comes with salad and miso soup. read more

My girlfriend had never been to Harbor East before and wanted to try out some restaurants. We both love sushi and the menu seemed pretty extensive, so what could go wrong. We sat down and were given ok service, the four or so women working chatted in Chinese a few tables from us until we looked towards their direction. Once we received the food, it was adequate. Nothing exciting, to be honest the casing was a bit think and the roll could have been tied tighter. I'm not too sure I would go again. read more

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This is the best way to end a hot summer day. The sushi here is so refreshing. The non carb, cucumber rolled rolls are to die for. The ambiance is delighful. Very calm very soothing with a small koi pond out front. The ladies are all dressed in kimonos. They are stunning and they are so gracious and their hospitability just flows with such beauty. Parking can be a little of a task, so why not take advantage of parking in the wholefood lot and getting the ticket validated by the hostess. read more

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Good food and excellent service including hot towels before and after our meal. Nice touch!

This is probably the best sushi place in downtown Baltimore! They serve huge pieces of sashimi! And a huge list of sushi rolls, everything from raw to cooked sushi. There are options for everyone at my table. The appetizers and desserts are great also. I particularly enjoy the tuna avocado salad and the tempura ice cream dessert. read more

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This place has pretty good sushi, but it's WAY overpriced and it's nothing extraordinary to merit its price, other than the location. My husband's favorite roll is the Yuki roll which has salmon on top and yellowtail in the middle- he thinks it melts in your mouth, I just think it's a really good roll. I like to get to normally get a spicy tuna roll. read more

Chiu's Sushi in Harbor East is a convenient takeout spot for days that I need more of a meal than just a coffee before class. They make a "crunchy fire roll" that approximates that of XS, and I've had it a few times. Usually it's pretty decent - though nothing that I'd go out of the way to get. The fish is fresh, the shrimp is fresh, the service is pretty quick. It's not as fresh and delicious as my usual favorites, but convenience and location are in its favor. The most recent time that I got takeout, however, the fish was very bland and not nearly as fresh as usual. The restaurant's never all that busy - and at times, even though ordering on a day that should be safe freshness-wise, you're going to get less than great food. I may stick to miso soup and cucumber rolls for a while. "Crunchy Fire" roll - shrimp tempura and avocado inside; spicy tuna, tempura flakes, and spicy sauce on top read more

Excellent sushi, but pretty pricey. A nicer, more formal place to dine than minatos or joss, with excellent sushi but pretty pricey. The lack of a great happy hour and harbor east parking makes it a second choice sushi restaurant. A bit of a hassle to find parking, but purchase something at whole foods and you get 2 hours for free. read more

I was visiting Baltimore on business and staying nearby. I saw Sushi and thought I would check it out. I saw the name Chiu, and was a little phased as the only Chius I know are Chinese, not Japanese. I decided it was expensive enough that it the fish would be good. I travel a lot for work including many trips to Japan, and this is the second worst sushi I have had in the last year. Props to the chefs, the presentation is perfect, almost mechanical, but the fish was just horrible. Nothing was melt-in-your mouth wonderful or full of great flavor. I have had much better fish from airport sushi restaurants. I cannot comment on any of the rolls, as I ordered Yellowtail, Maguro Tuna, Halibut and Tamago. They had a very limited selection of fish available as well. I ordered a cucumber salad with crab, and the crab ended up being strings of artificial krab meat. For the price, this place really lets down as far as sushi goes. Pre tip $30 for 8pc sushi and a small cucumber salad. I hope the standard Japanese fare is better, but cannot comment. read more

By far the best option for sushi in Harbor East. The list of rolls is extensive and they have a ton of delicious custom rolls. I recently took a few friends who were in town from Chicago and NYC and they agreed the sushi is legit. We also enjoyed the saki. If you are in the Harbor East area and like fresh, well-made sushi come here. If you want Americanized sushi and club music, go to Ra. read more

The food here is really good! But I think what impressed me most was the breakdown of the menu! The separate the items in terms of fried, vegetarian, and raw! The descriptions are to the t, and the food is just beautiful! Service is fast, and its a good place for dates or group meetings! They are a bit pricier than most sushi spots though, but it's well worth it! If you go for dinner, park in the garage, and get your ticket validated at Whole Foods for free parking! read more

I don't give five stars easily and I have to say this place deserves every one of them. We were greeted with friendly smiles and welcomes. Seated to hot towels and menus with a plethora of rolls (raw and cooked) to select from. Service was great and the sushi was fantastic. Rolls were fat and nigiri was sliced thick. You get your money's worth for sure. There were two (very) minor negatives. The first is that the sushi chefs don't speak much and don't seem to have much personality. The second is that I was charged $1.95 for my green tea and I've not been in many places where they would charge you for green tea. After we were finished we were given fresh hot towels to clean up with and some Japanese bubblegum along with the check. All in all I wish this place was closer to home. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Baltimore.k read more

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This place had nice decor. The salad dressing was yummy and the rolls were good. I'm not a sushi snob, but I wish their sashimi was less stringy. I would return for lunch specials. read more

Service was very good but ordered lobster roll and tornado roll. Both tasted a little funky and not 100 percent fresh.

We came here for Happy Hour and it was absolutely delicious!! The food prices were great for happy hour, and accordingly sized. We got the shrimp tempura and the shrimp egg rolls. Then, we had a sushi roll with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and tempura flakes. It was amazing, except the shrimp tempura could have been crispier. Service was great! You get warm hand towels before and after your meal, which was something different! read more