I have been to kawaii multiple times and the food and service is always consistent. I love their gyozas and mango smoothies especially. Definitely recommend read more

It was my first time trying Kawaii Sushi and I was SO excited to check it out -- and it did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in, the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. They were super helpful with explaining the menu and giving recommendations, which made the experience even better. The ambiance is very pleasant and inviting -- such a cute and cozy vibe! I especially loved the little piggies they have displayed in the front. Such an adorable touch that adds to the whole kawaii aesthetic. Overall, it was a great first experience and I'm already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious sushi in a warm, welcoming atmosphere! read more

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My boyfriend and I were set on having sushi on Friday night. We drove to Konnichiwa and saw that Farmers Market was going on so got turned off by the parking and crowd situation. So we decided to try the new Tappi Sushi that newly opened at the old Oyster and Pearl Bar restaurant location. On the way there we passed Kawaii Sushi and thought we'd give it a try instead. It was about 6ish when we sat down so we had almost an hour before HH ended. Cool! I appreciate later HHs...so that's a plus. We ordered the Garlic Edamame, Fried Calamari, Gyoza, and Eggrolls off the HH menu. The server was nice and attentive. The appetizers came out fairly quickly. We then ordered 2 sushi rolls once we got the apps. I unfortunately had nothing good to say about any of the apps we got. See my comments in each pic. I hoped the rolls would be better but they really didn't win us over either. Boo! Once we got the bill we realized we didn't know what was so 'Happy' about the HH....there were no prices on the HH menu. I looked up the prices on website and compared them to the bill...at best it was like $1 off each appetizer but not all of them despite the fact that the items were specifically on the HH menu. Deceiving! Anyway needless to say we won't be going back and my true rating is 2.5 stars but yelp doesn't let me do halfsies. Sayanara Kawaii Sushi. read more

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Started off with a delicious miso soup, wish we got two as we shared and couldn't get enough. Went next to steamed gyoza which was so so, not too hot which was a little bummer. After that had some shrimp spring rolls which were okay. The highlight was the sushi rolls we got and there was no holding back on the wasabi and ginger. Thai tea amazing would go here just for that if in the need. Service was decent read more

Tried for the first time last night and we all loved the rolls and such great service too, can't wait to go again! Thanks for nice evening!

Excellent food and friendly service, great ambiance. I highly recommend this place for family and friends gathering. You won't regret it! read more

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We come here often and love it. Great happy hour with buy one roll and get one half off. Some of our favs are New Orleans Roll and Recon roll, garlic chicken wings and boba drinks. Staff and service are always friendly and attentive. The restaurant is spacious and we don't feel like we are cramped next to other guests. read more

Kawaii Sushi - Thai tea with boba - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

I'm not sure why we don't come here more often, but it's definitely been moved up on my list as a reliable go-to. I've never been disappointed; the food, service, and space are all excellent. This time around I ordered the Protein No. 1 roll: a mix of shrimp, ahi, salmon, and another white fish I'm embarrassed to admit I don't know. (It was good though!) the Protein Roll is especially great for those of us avoiding rice. Additionally, I ordered garlic edamame and unsweetened iced tea. Together, it was one of the best lunches I've had in a while. I also love the owners. They're always so friendly and kind. She patiently explained how the iced tea she gave me was actually beneficial for diabetics, which is a huge plus! My son was stoked with the lunch special. He got his gyoza and cream cheese wontons with miso soup on the side. It was a lot! For those of you in the mood for boba, this shop has delicious smoothies and fruity boba drinks. D got a banana smoothie this time... My daughter loves the milk teas here as well. read more

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The service was really good and the Three Berry Smoothie was amazing!! Everything tasted fresh, and the staff was very friendly. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I was excited when a sushi spot opened up close to my workplace as I absolutely love sushi and was hoping it would become a favorite for a quick and healthy lunch. I noticed that some of the reviews date back several years ago, but I've only seen this location open up around a year ago. So far, I have been there twice, both times for takeout at lunchtime. The restaurant is clean and food has been ready for me both times when I walked in. The restaurant itself looks like it would be a nice place to dine in and is deceivingly large as compared to how it looks on the outside. The staff was friendly both times, though I didn't linger and chat either time. I did notice that they have free candy and sometimes small toys for children near the entrance. The menu is relatively large, and they serve a lot more than just sushi. At my first visit, I ordered the chef selection sashimi. I definitely enjoyed it, but I do feel that it was a bit overpriced for the size. At my most recent visit, I ordered the sashimi salad and a tuna hand roll. The tuna hand roll was was fresh and tasty with a good texture. I was not as impressed with the sashimi salad. It was coated in some sort of creamy sauce that took away from the fish in my opinion. Luckily, it wasn't too thick or heavy, but because of the sauce, I couldn't tell what kind of fish I was eating. All in all, it is a nice clean, casual place with fast service. Some food items are better than others. I will probably try a could other menu items in the future. In truth, I would give this place 3.5 stars, but I chose to give 4 instead of 3 because I would return and I hope to find some other menu items that I enjoy. read more

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Great space to come in and enjoy some food and quality time with your friends and family. Amazing service food came out fast and fresh! read more

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First this place is kid friendly and the staff here are so sweet and friendly. The food here is amazing! I don't remember the names of the sushi we ordered but each and every one of them were delicious. One side is a boba shop and the other is the sushi restaurant. Plenty of seating and very clean! read more

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We have ordered take out many times and the sushi is always a delight. Ordering from the website directly is always easy. I appreciate not having to go through a third party app to order food. We also get taro and Thai Tea with boba for dessert. Prices are fair as well. read more

Amazinggg service! They were so kind and accommodating to the kids at the table. Sushi was fresh and delicious and they even gave my nieces little stuffed animals so sweet read more

Finally a family owned Sushi restaurant. Wow! Great specials and wonderful food. We tried Gyoza Tempura veggies Sushi rolls Katsu fried rice Miso soup What a feast super fresh and delish. We live East and this is now our spot. read more

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No exaggeration here, but legitimately some of the best California rolls I've ever had. Also the staff are very nice!

Kawaii is such a great spot! We've been coming here for years, and it's always been consistent and has never disappointed. The sushi is delicious and ALWAYS fresh. Our server this evening was Kayla, and she was great- very polite, thoughtful and attentive. Thank you Kayla and team for ensuring we always have a great time! Seriously one of our favorite spots. read more

I wanted to eat at the spot but due to timing, I had to get it to go. Ordered online and it was easy for pick up. They had the bag ready to go when I arrived. It was my first meal of the day and it was near 5pm when I ate it. It was so good!! I wish I could have had more. Parking lot is a bit on the small size as a warning for anyone with a big truck. read more

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Hey all, so this spot has the best Miso Soup I've ever had as well as some great Sushi options and great lunch and happy hour specials! Highly recommend Kawaii Sushi!! read more

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I got the shrimp tempura roll and cream cheese wontons. Both were okay. The cream cheese wontons could've been a bit better if they were hot instead of warm. The service was a bit slow, but there was only one waitress so it's understandable. Other than that, the restaurant is nice. The workers are nice and welcoming. read more

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Nice little sushi place in La Mesa. Super easy to get to on Baltimore. The reason I come here is I have two small children, and the owners and staff are always so incredibly kind to us. I really like the recon roll and the hot night roll. Very reasonably priced, nothing too much. Great spot if you're over in the area, I also highly recommend the Taro smoothly. It's amazing! read more

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This is a cool little neighborhood sushi shop. My family all enjoyed their dinner. My favorite roll was the veggie tempura roll. read more

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The atmosphere is extremely cozy and comforting. The food is amazing and well priced. The menus has something for everyone! The service is great a the people are friendly. Giving mom and pop shop vibes. Definitely will become our new comfort sushi spot. 10/10 would eat here again! read more

The sushi is fresh and yummy! So for the sushi alone it's a 5. The Sakai was good of course! Bento box for each parent was the perfect size but a bit spicy for dad so beware. He has the all American flat palate so for the uninitiated you may want to ask for mild sauces (ie on salad). Surprisingly he finished his box and enjoyed it! Mom was brave and tried the Thai tea either boba. I was pleasantly surprised to see she like it! Even the waitress didn't expect that result! We had some kids behind us which made it a little. Okay and they were running a fan as the AC wasn't strong enough. But the location is very clean and the team is sweet. We enjoyed our big night out on the town! read more

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Pleasant place and all around good. Sushi was tasty - doesn't quite compare to the top sushi spots IMO, but competent. Would go here in a pinch and come away with no regrets. read more

Super cute inside! I ordered through class pass and the service was great and quick. Everyone working here was really sweet and helpful.

Loved the katsu. And the wait staff was friendly and personable. Rolls were a bit on the pricy side, but they were very flavorful.

Thanks Yelp for guiding me to another great spot! I wanted sushi and I wanted to try a different spot! WELP! Extremely friendly staff, attentive, grateful and very generous. Very clean and crisp interior, light bright and airy! This was a very special unique sushi experience, the food was EXCELLENT.... read more

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Excellent food went on a Sunday 5 to 7 happy hour on some foods but one roll get second half off. Tammy was great staff very attentive. Cute adorable decorations entering store best boba drinks and I had sake! I have been to a lot of places I'm not going anywhere else!! It's kinda far for us but I thought let's drive away for date night go with time because sometimes partys come in. Also fish was clean no smell. We went to another place in lemon Grove at first and was 50 min wait, so we looked this place up kawaii sushi went there and am full with delight read more

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We love it here! Food is delicious and everyone is just so nice! This is also a very child friendly restaurant, which as a mom with a really fussy toddler, I appreciate greatly. I love their katsu and teriyaki chicken! I am not much of a sushi connoisseur, but this is my husband's new favorite sushi spot and he's very picky! I love the vibe here too! They always have relaxing music and I really like the odd videos of people doing things that they have playing on the screens! Please don't change a thing lol, we love coming here! read more

Stopped by for lunch at Kawaii Sushi and glad we tried this place out. We ordered the lunch special which comes with miso soup and 2 items. I chose the salmon skin roll and chicken teriyaki and my husband chose spicy tuna roll and chicken teriyaki as well. The rolls were tasty and just the right portions. The chicken teriyaki was alright but nothing that Sriracha can't fix. Forgot to take photos of the food because we were starving and dove right in when the food came. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Price was cheaper than other sushi places we've been to. Parking was a breeze and parked right in front of the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant was clean and wasn't crowded at all. We Will definitely be back! read more

The smoothies and the sushi are great, I will highly recommend this restaurant to my family and friends!!!

Mediocre sushi. I went on a Wednesday afternoon at 5 PM so service wasn't an issue. The rainbow roll came with imitation crab in. It never had that before. The sushi on top of both rolls was old not fresh. The whole experience was not good. read more

stopped by here for a quick bite and they had viet iced coffee, smoothies, and boba drinks for a sweet treat. tammy was very sweet and informative and listed out their most popular sushi rolls and asked us to tell her our favorite fish so she can recommend us some rolls. read more

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They have a great lunch time deal that is available on weekends too. The sushi was delicious I had a shrimp tempura roll and a spicy tuna. I loved the cream cheese wontons and pot stickers. I also got a strawberry milk tea, it was ok, a little sweet for my taste. Staff was extremely friendly and offered great service. The place was cutely decorated but there was still plenty of room to move around. read more

Food was delicious , service was great. I loved the miso soup before the sushi. It really helped my stomach prepare for a delicious meal. read more

Kawaii Sushi - Miso soup was full of flavor and small cuts on tofu . Very delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

Food was good and they had my favorite sake. They also had a large selection of smoothies , with or without boba, a kids menu with good Options for picky eaters and it was clean and modern. They also gave my son a prize and some lollipops for all of us at the end of our meal. They also have happy hour 5pm-7pm buy a beer or sake and get $3.99 appetizers. read more

I love their Boba! So good! The place is really clean! Staff is so nice! They have a big selection of boba and drinks as well as food! Sushi is good! My favorite boba drink is the brow sugar read more

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I love that this establishment has a variety of my favorites from the sushi, saki, and the honey dew smoothie!! I love it here. The customer service is great as well, definitely a place to check out. read more

Kawaii Sushi - Honey Dew Smoothie - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

Haven't been since they moved from Mission Valley. We went to a late lunch around 1:30. Staff completely unfamiliar with how to prepare menu items. Food was nothing special. I ordered my precious favorite, the lemon roll. That and the other items were bland, rice was nutty and bland like it had been out too long. Won't be back. read more