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    Dragon Sushi

    4.2 (201 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise

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    Sake menu
    Lorelei P.

    This was my first time visiting this restaurant. It's quite a drive from where I usually go to eat sushi, but I've been hearing about this place for a while. I finally got a chance to try it. The restaurant is located in a mini mall. There's plenty of parking, but this restaurant is a little small. We were greeted by friendly staff and had to wait a bit before we got a chance to sit down. Once we were seated we were given menus and were asked what we wanted for a drink. We got an order of hot saké, which was very good. The restaurant had a lot of different paper lanterns and posters all over the restaurant. There was music playing on the tv and made it seem more hospitable. The menu had a lot of different types of sushi, so we thought one roll wouldn't be enough but it was! We ordered 4 rolls and it was way too much food for us. We ended up taking some of it home. The sushi is heavy on the rice, unlike most sushi rolls at other restaurants. You can get full off one or two rolls. The service was okay, not too many servers for a room full of patrons. It took longer than expected for our food. Drink refills weren't given enough. Overall, this place was okay. But not a place I'd visit a second time.

    XO Roll (deep fried), Salmon and Red Snapper Nigiri
    Enrique S.

    Stepping into Dragon Sushi is like teleporting to China Town, minus the flight ticket. The decor? Pure Asian elegance. The deal? An unbelievable 50% off the entire menu, every day of the year. I mean, how is that even a business model? Service is zippy and as warm as their wasabi, plus a DIY beverage station for when you want to pretend you're your own waiter. Our culinary adventure included the Viking roll, a fusion fantasy with shrimp tempura, bacon, avocado, all crowned with tuna and salmon. Then there was the XO roll - think deep-fried bliss wrapped in soy paper, with eel and avocado taking a dive in spicy mayo and eel sauce. We also sampled the salmon and red snapper nigiri and took a crack at the calamari, which was, well, a tad on the rubbery side. But hey, nothing a tsunami of soy sauce couldn't fix. Despite the calamari's attempt to be an unchewable hero, Dragon Sushi's rolls rolled right back with a vengeance. For the price (did I mention 50% off?), it's the sushi king of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Four out of five stars because perfection is overrated and because that calamari really did need the soy sauce bath.

    Fried Jalapeño roll

    This place is a gem! Cozy indoor seating area that looks like an anime show met Chinese new year and threw up everywhere. I loved it! The service was attentive and everyone was really nice. We had the fried jalapeño roll, dragon roll, French kiss roll, surf turf roll, and the crunch roll. Everything was delicious but the jalapeño was my favorite! The rolls are huge!

    Indoor seating

    Let me be the first to go into detail about the new and improved Dragon Sushi since they just moved locations. Starting off with the physical location, it is a MUCH better space. The restaurant is more modern now and in a better part of town. The restrooms are way bigger and better than before. The new location has improved ambience and is more enjoyable. They also have outdoor seating with shade which is great. It feels twice as nice as before, and yet their prices stayed the same. As for the food, the rolls are huge. Quality and quantity are unmatched. Specialty rolls are $8 and basic rolls like the California rolls are $4. This is our favorite sushi spot in New Mexico, we drive 40 minutes to go here. Last, when their old location was up for sale for a while, we were worried they would close. But they ended up being able to sell the restaurant to their son, which resulted in its many improvements. This is great because the parents/ previous owners were able to move back to China to retire and pass their legacy down to the next generation. For those who complained about the language barrier, they hired a substantial amount of English speaking servers so you likely won't struggle with that anymore. All the staff were kind and attentive. Our server was a young woman who was friendly and really helpful with the menu. Highly recommend, if you haven't checked out their new location, definitely give it a shot!

    In Front: Geisha Roll. In Middle: Spider Roll. In Back: Spicy Tuna
    Julie R.

    My sister and I wanted to try Dragon Sushi for a while now. On our second visit we were able to get in! The first attempt was unsuccessful, as I think there was some family emergency of sorts. We had arrived at the same time as another patron and we couldn't get it. The door was locked the open sign was lit and we saw people inside so we hovered around the front door for a few minutes. Other people parked and waited with us until they finally came to the door and told us apologetically that they were closed. All of us walked back to our cars, saddened! Ha! On this day though! We were able to get in! We ordered, perhaps too much for the two of us, buuuuuuut, in our defense, we had never been there, and we saw the 50% off rolls, aaaaaand, we couldn't help ourselves! To our surprise, the rolls were much bigger than we anticipated. Which was honestly not what we expected. We thought it would be the exact opposite, since the rolls were on "sale" as it were. The Red Snapper Salad and Hot Oil Salmon were our starters. Followed by 4 rolls: Geisha Roll, Spider Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and the XO (deep fried). Along with 1 order of Salmon Nigiri, which they include a small piece of tuna atop it! A lil extra credit if you will! The Hot Oil Salmon was our fav! The Geisha was a bit of a twist for us as it is topped with seared beef. Now that we know how big the portions are, we'll be coming back with friends! We loved all the excess decorations and the tv playing anime while you eat. Dragon Sushi is a fun spot with huge portions!

    Egg rolls
    LeeAnn M.

    I have tried a few different sushi places in Abq and this one has to be my favorite. Don't come here expecting the staff to wait on your hand and foot but expect really great sushi. We got four rolls and an appetizer since most sushi places have small rolls but we were blown away at the portions. We also got two beers and the price was super reasonable for the quality. It's such a unique little spot. Definitely give it a shot.

    Yummy Sushi
    Julian G.

    Quick headline to round it up. Good sushi at great prices. How could I've gone so long without noticing this hidden gem? I recently stumbled across some instagram friends dining here in which they mentioned all their rolls are half off. I'm not sure if this is just a temporary promotion or if it is their business model. I've treated it as if it is a promotion and have frequented repeatedly in the last month. With the half off, rolls start out as low as $4. All the premium rolls are also discounted. On one occasion, our party did 7 rolls for around 35 bucks. You can't beat that. Now as far as quality of the rolls. I will say they around mid. Flavor is up there along with the size. These things are huge! The restaurant itself is pretty cool. Size is a bit small so if you're in around meal rush you may have to wait a bit. They have a lot of cool banners hanging down from the ceilings and bottles of sake lining the perimeter. The only downside is the language barrier of the staff. I don't believe any speak English. If you have ever dined at any restaurant before you should be good. The don't talk much but do a lot of pointing and gesturing to let you know what they are asking for. They will bring you a sushi menu to check off what you want which the waitstaff will pickup up and take once you are done filling it out. They will then bring some waters in paper cups. The food is quick to come out. At the end they will come by and drop off your menu with the price you need to pay All in all, pretty cool hidden gem with really good sushi. I almost hesitated to post this because I don't want to let the secret out, but it'd be unfair for others to try it out.

    Mari D.

    The food is amazing at a very reasonable price. I really like this place. When it comes to fountain cokes they do not rip you off like other restaurants. Super affordable.

    John D.

    Walked to the front door and there was a fairly long line of people waiting - early Saturday evening (hope it's worth the wait) when we get inside - not seated yet. I was reminded of places visited many years ago in Japan. Small, cramped interior not many tables/booths, paper lanterns and other posters, handbills and advertising in Kanji. 20mins later we finally had a seat.It's busy so we don't expect our order to come quickly. But the egg rolls did. They came out without the usual sweet chili sauce. We ordered 3 other rolls, it took awhile but when they arrived they were huge. We usually eat 3-4 rolls, we took 1-1/2 rolls home. The rolls were thick rice bed and stuffed with goodies. Prices were more than reasonable. You may want to put this place on your must try list. But, start small - there's a lot of food.

    The image shows the interior of a Japanese-themed restaurant decorated with red paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling, colorful banners with Japanese writing, and anime posters on the walls. The space includes a bar area with bottles and a seating area with booths and chairs. The decor emphasizes traditional Japanese elements combined with modern anime culture, creating a lively ambiance.

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    Sushi was amazing and staff is courteous and kind. The restaurant is super cool and reminds me of Japan.

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    HUGE rolls that are affordable and seriously delicious my faves are the Colorado roll or the ninja roll. Super cute inside too!

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    Sushi for American that have no idea what sushi is! Sushi Rolls are No sushi. Besides, the rolls are too big and full of rice.

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    Ask the Community - Dragon Sushi

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    Not sure if they have a happy hour, but the sake and beer are ALWAYS affordable

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    No they are still working on the liquor license

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    Crazy Fish - Fantastic Bento Box that I dug into before remembering to photograph.

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    (257 reviews)

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    Nob Hill

    It's worth the price. I thought that the menu looked a little expensive, but the portions are huge…read more My friend and I shared the medium Happy Boat, one order of mackerel sashimi (basically a whole side of a fish!), and the banana tempura for dessert, and left extremely full and satisfied. The final price (paying with cash) was $102.32 before the tip, which seems very fair given the size of the portions and the quality. The fish was not the very highest quality, but it was very good. The wasabi was some of (if not) the best that I've ever had. The soy and eel sauces were made in-house, and were excellent. Presumably, the rest of the sauces were house-made as well. Leo was a very good and friendly server. The atmosphere was very relaxed but could be suitable for something fancier. The one thing that hurts is the price; as fair as it is, I do wish that it were a smidgen less.

    I may have just ordered from them on a bad night the last time. This time the food was better. I…read moreonly ordered two special rolls and the rest were nigiri, tofu puffs and Monkey Balls. The two rolls I ordered were better than last time. One was The Green Dragon (i think) using Avacado instead of seaweed. The other was Lobster Dance which is scallops and lobster. The Green dragon was okay. The Lobster Dance would have been a lot better without the overpowering sauce. The nigir were okay, but I prefer my nigiri to not have a lot sauce and all three I ordered were heavily covcered in their cloying (oyster based?) sauce. The Monkey Balls were meh, I've had way better here. The Seaweed Salad was excellent which I think was true last time. I guess I still need to try the in restaurant experience, but based on the food alone I'm not sure it would be great. If anyone has a great place they like let me know!!!

    Sakura Sushi and Grill - TGIF

    Sakura Sushi and Grill

    (440 reviews)

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    North Valley/Los Ranchos

    As someone with celiac, eating sushi can be surprisingly stressful. Soy sauce is in nearly…read moreeverything, menus aren't always clear, and I'm usually stuck asking a ton of questions or avoiding places altogether. That's why Sakura Sushi & Grill stood out right away. They clearly label gluten-free options on the menu. They also offer gluten-free soy sauce, which is a huge win. Even better, they have lunch specials with gluten-free options, which is rare. It's located in Riverside Plaza in Albuquerque, just past the river on the west side. I ordered the Sushi Lunch A with premium fish and chose the double salmon roll. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the portions were great for the price. The miso soup that comes with lunch isn't gluten-free, but they brought me a side salad with an amazing gluten-free dressing instead. I felt confident eating here, which is not something I say often. I didn't have any reaction afterward and would absolutely eat here again. One of the coolest surprises: they make their own wasabi in-house. It's not on the menu, but if you ask, they'll bring it out, and it is absolutely worth it. We considered getting a sushi boat, but the lunch specials were a better value for lunch. If we went for dinner, we would absolutely order a boat. I also had hot sake, which paired perfectly with the meal. At the end, they even brought us a sweet cinnamon tea for my friend's birthday, even though we didn't order dessert. Service was warm and attentive the entire time. My friend has a shellfish allergy, and the server made sure her plate only included fin fish, which we really appreciated. We went around 1:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, and it was quiet with only a few other tables. The atmosphere felt calm and relaxed, with a casual, comfortable vibe that made it easy to sit and actually enjoy a conversation without feeling rushed. They close at 3 and reopen for dinner, so it's a great low-key lunch spot if you time it right. My friend also mentioned she brings her young kids here often, and the woman manager or owner is especially kind and welcoming to them. I enjoyed this place so much that I called my husband on the way home to tell him all about it. We're already planning to go back with our kids, which will make this my second visit in one week. If you're gluten-free, this place is a gem. And even if you're not, the quality, service, and overall experience make it absolutely worth a visit.

    Green eyes, fried rice I could cook an egg on you…read more. Excuse me, a green tea?" From ice on rice.. Music for a sushi restaurant.. We settled in at Sakura for a late lunch... We started and finished w. delish Cold Sake.. We shared...a very well cooked delectable.. "Soft Shell Crab"..melt in your mouth good.. Up next.. "Vegetable Fried Rice" of Stir Fried Rice cooked with Peas, Carrots, Yellow & Green Onions, & Sesame Seeds w. Added Kimchi..nicely hitting the spot..:) "Sakura" is most authentically superb..:) "If the stars were edible And our hearts were never full Could we live with just a taste? Just a taste.. "Music For A Sushi Restaurant" Best, Avram Hairistyles Jr.

    Yoshi Mame - Rainbow Naruto, eel, and salmon skin rolls

    Yoshi Mame

    (102 reviews)

    Eastside

    The sushi itself was very good. However all three stars lost goes to the service. We placed our…read morefirst order and about 5 min later our calamari appetizer came out. About 5 min later one roll and about 10-15 min later the remaining 5 rolls came out. So the bulk of the rolls took at least 25 min from order time. We ate our rolls and about halfway through we were trying to get our waitress' attention since everything seemed to be slow. We waited at least 20-30 min to place our second order which was for two rolls and tuna tataki appetizer. Rolls came out pretty quickly... tuna never arrived. Either the place is understaffed, it's an AYCE tactic to save money or it was just our waitress? Not sure but for AYCE slow service is a deal breaker.

    We came for lunch on New Year's Day. It wasn't very busy bc they didn't use their "party room" and…read moresat at a large table of 6. We got seated right away and didn't wait long to order pretty much everything. I took pictures of everything we ate. I ordered our usually and added Japanese style chicken to try for the kids and they kind of liked it. It's on the sweeter side. I thought they were gonna be breaded, but they weren't. My MIL said it was dry and didn't like it. It was ok. But we didn't finish it and told the server. We ate everything else. They ran out of all the flavors of ice cream except vanilla. Our server was very quick and precise with our orders. She even brought our check as soon as we told her we were done after ordering ice cream. We have kids, so we appreciate efficiency. Their xmas tree is so cute with sushi ornaments!

    Sushi Fever - Spider roll

    Sushi Fever

    (46 reviews)

    Business Parkway/Academy Acres

    Freind brought me here. Had a nice dinner. Came back again…read moreand sat ignored by every member of the staff .... left after sitting there for 10 minutes without being acknowledged by anyone... maybe they like my freind.... but I'm not going back anytime again soon to be ignored.... it literally takes this: " hello, we will be with you in just a minute... thank you." Not staff staring from kitchen, waitress bristly walks by ignoring the 4 people waiting.... " hello" That's all it takes.

    Sushi was calling ! And Sushi fever answered! this place was bomb! Server was amazing since we…read morewalked in gave us options of siting we decided to wait because there was not enough staff they could not sit us on the other side of the conveyor belts, wait was not to long. Sushi Just depends what you like, I tried the Angry sushi, rainbow sushi, Philadelphia sushi, tiger roll, all very good! Tuna looks fresh and a nice red color. The raspberry lemonade is so good! It has like a sparkly flavor it taste like raspberry it was so good definitely need a refill on that or just order 2 for yourself ! The price for sushi is all the same some come in 2 piece or in 4 piece 3.50$ each plate . Also ordered ramen and that was good, noodles where a bit to thick for me I got full super quick. They have some cool art and tv screens took some pics since my daughter loves art. Some art in restroom and entrance, great areas for some pics. Go try it out ! If sushi is calling

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