Great service, clean bathrooms, great food! The tempura udon and soft shell crab definitely hit the spot for me! There is limited parking. Sushi prices are 50% off when dining in, but we didn't try the sushi... maybe next time... read more

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I love this place! Jenny the owner is so amazing. I have been to all three sushi places that have existed in this building and this ownership is by far the best! The sushi is very fresh and the presentation is spectacular. The happy hour from 3-6 everyday is lovely! It's so clean inside too and looks cute. read more

Kuro Sushi - Happy Hour menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

First time trying and sushi was much better than I thought it would be. The rolls we ordered were tasty and presented very nicely. Service was extremely friendly. They allow you to sit to dine-in near closing time (a lot of other places would say take-out only or that it's too late in general). Parking lot is very dark and sketchy at night. Parking lot needs way better lighting. read more

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This sushi restaurant on El Cajon Blvd. has always remained the casual sushi spot for many years but encountered different ownerships. It's another one of those restaurants offering a 50% off "deal" for their rolls on the menu. Their original prices would not make me consider dining here, as the quality felt average for the price. I feel as if they could just omit this strategy altogether, that it would attract more customers. Kuro does a bit extra with the presentation as presented in my Sushi Combo set B. My plate was neatly garnished with some apple slices, a mini side salad, and a carrot cut into the shape of a flower. I enjoyed my choice of a crunch roll. The pieces were bite sized and didn't have too much rice. My chef's choice nigiri were comprised of tuna, salmon, red snapper, shrimp, and the last fish I could not identify, but was enjoyable! I thought the choices were quite average and matched the price ($18). The set came with a miso soup on the side as well and I found the meal quite filling. Overall, it is a decent restaurant, however, I wouldn't rush back unless I was in the area and looking for a quick sushi fix. The staff were polite and attentive but slowed down when I realized I was the only customer. read more

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It's hard to go wrong with this Thai sushi fusion! The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. If you're a fan of coconut soup, their Tom Ka is a must-try--really good! We also enjoyed the sushi, the flavorful noodle tofu dish, and the rich panangcurry. The variety and quality make this place a fantastic choice for a satisfying everyone. It's not a fine dine but a highly enjoyable experience. The restaurant is medium to small in size, and we had no trouble getting a table. The food arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and the overall experience was smooth and enjoyable. I'd definitely return and highly recommend it. Happy eating, and La Mesa is lucky to have such a great spot! read more

We stopped by to grab lunch. There weren't any customers, so we could sit wherever we wanted. The restaurant was spacious, with many seats and tables available. The staff was friendly and welcoming. However, the service was slow. They were also talking to someone regarding their business, so they were not attentive to us. I ordered a Salmon Skin Roll and Pork Katsu bento. The Salmon Skin Roll was good, and I appreciated that there were more fillings than rice. My only complaint is about the rolls' prices. They put an overpriced price for the rolls and say there was a 50% discount to make it seem cheap. I hope they were more transparent about the prices. Moreover, the pork katsu bento was dry. It was overcooked and tasted old. The portion size was generous, and the bento price was reasonable, too, since it was a lunch special. read more

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Loved the happy hour here and the service was always exceptional. The owner was frequently in the restaurant and would always strike up a conversation. Loved all the rolls I tried and the bento box! read more

Have been driving by this place and finally had time to stop by for dinner! I wasn't expecting much, but it was surprisingly good. We ordered the fire fire roll, black pink roll, popcorn roll, and crunchy roll. They were all really good and came with a small salad. We also had the happy hour jalepeno poppers. Our little bro had the chicken katsu combo and he said that was good as well. We ended the night with some green tea tempura ice cream but it was just alright to me. I wasn't feeling the pound cake on the outside, the kids ate everything tho lol. We will definitely be back! read more

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I was hungry for lunch after my acupuncture appointment down the street at EverThrive Health and saw this little gem and decided to give it a try. I received a warm welcome upon walking in and was seated immediately. HUGE bonus points for picture menus!!! Everything looked great and I finally settled on a Tiger roll. When it arrived it was picture perfect and tasted great! The sauce was tasty and I finished the entire thing. Service was prompt, server was kind and attentive. Establishment was very clean and inviting. I'm so excited I found a healthy sushi place just down the street from my new acupuncturist! Two great finds in 1 week! Woo hoo! read more

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When we walked in there were maybe 3 other tables. We were greeted immediately. From the happy hour menu we got the gyoza and the stuffed jalapeños. Both delicious. The rolls were so good. It was all decently priced as well. The rolls were made quickly. There were televisions all over so we were watching whatever basketball games were on. It was pretty quiet in the restaurant. read more

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Kuro Sushi is the new business that has taken over the standalone building in the Rolando neighborhood that housed an AYCE sushi spot for several years. When that restaurant closed for business, another sushi spot took over for a little more than two years before this latest transition. A small dedicated parking lot still exists on the west side of the building. The interior remained the same with the sushi bar up front and a dining area off to the left. As part of the grand opening, the entire list of nigiri, classic rolls, cut rolls, hand rolls, and specialty rolls was discounted by 50% for dine-in and 40% for take-out orders. That seemed good on the surface, however the regular prices were inflated to offset some of the savings. For example, all of the specialty rolls were regularly priced between $20.50 and $28.50. That's really expensive for maki rolls. Another disappointing aspect was the word 'crab' on the menu. In reality, imitation crab was being used and not real crab meat. My meal consisted of Fresh Water Eel nigiri, a Spicy Scallop roll, and a Pink roll. The first roll had cucumber as a filling with the spicy scallop while the second roll was made up of a spicy tuna interior and cucumber with salmon and spicy mayo on the exterior. The rolls had an average diameter and nine pieces in an order. For the food quality and pricing, the dinner I ate at Kuro Sushi was a three star experience. read more

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The hype is real! KURO Sushi is worth the hype. For me, it was worth driving 30 miles from Carlsbad all the way south to La Mesa (round trip 60 miles, I'm not kidding) to try their signature sushi dishes: 1) "black pink" and 2) "sashimi salad". I call myself as a sushi connoisseur who has been to Tokyo, LA, Singapore, Busan, and finally San Diego to explore freshest sushi options. There's no bad aftertaste, there's only fresh and clean taste from the first bite to a piece of sushi touching your tonsil on its way down to your hungry stomach. "Black Pink" sushi was hand crafted and rolled to its perfection! Right amount of rice (no less nor too much), cream cheese, spicy salmon, deep fried tempura and last but not least jalapeño on top! All these ingredients will create a great rush in your mouth as you chew on them but very smooth feeling in your stomach. $13.50 for this piece of culinary art is SO UNDERRATED! :( I would personally pay $23 or even $25. "Sashimi Salad" was like you biting into the whole blue clean ocean. Slice of cucumbers, red leaf lettuces, marinated seaweeds and square cut sashimi pieces were all perfectly seasoned with "chogochujang" (Korean chili paste + vinegar). If you're a carb-conscious eater, I'd highly recommend this ZERO CARB dish to you. Take my word for it. Your tastebud will be satisfied. read more

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The sushi was really good!! The place is really cute, bathrooms are clean. Service wasn't the best, maybe it wasn't a good day.

We stumbled upon this place by accident, and honestly this is one of the best sushi spots I've ate at. The customer service is great, the people are amazing and the place is super clean. Highly recommend checking it out. AND it has an all you can eat option. read more

Pretty sure they're closed for good now. Their website has been down for at least a week, and they don't answer the phone.

We decided to come by for lunch. We got the teriyaki chicken bento box & a roll of beach boy. The chicken was a bit dry but the sauce helped cover that. The pricing was great for the bento box as it was cheaper during lunch time. As for the beach boy roll, I would have liked it a bit more deep fried & a little more spicy as it said it had jalapeño pieces. Also theres a sign outside that says 50% off variety of rolls & tbh I don't think I'd pay the full price of $20.50 for the beach boy roll so I'm glad it was $10.25. The location is a good spot near college area & there was plenty of parking spots although the parking area is a bit small. As for ambiance it looked nice & clean inside. They did have the tv's which I thought was cool. As far as the service, our waiter Consuelo, she was friendly & attentive. read more

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The sushi was beyond tasty! The rolls and the sauces were delicious! Even a simple roll like yellowtail roll was full of flavor even if it's just the fish and rice. We tried the k-pop rolls, the miso soup, yellowtail roll abs Philadelphia roll. Everything was amazing. The service was equally good. It was just one server but he was pretty on top of it. We stayed until almost closing, but didn't feel rushed out like other sushi spots. The sushi chef was always smiling and he definitely does a great job! The space is a good size and clean. Definitely try this place out before wait times become long as I'm sure this place will blow up in popularity sooner than later. read more

This place is great The quality is very good and the service is great. Sitting at the bar and being able to chat with Marcelo (a master at sushi ) was a great treat. To see him prepare those dishes and learn his story brings good feelings to you as a client. Congratulations and we will see you again soon read more

Kuro Sushi - Marcelo did a great job with this Sashimi platter. Thanks !!!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Always friendly and food is always beautifully presented and FRESH which is a must for sushi! read more

Kuro Sushi - Asked for a "no rice" roll. Nick made accommodations and wow! Great presentation and even better flavor. Thanks again guys! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We have visited 2x now and just really like this spot. The service is great, the rolls are delicious and they do a great job making you feel welcome. We think we found our new favorite neighborhood sushi spot! read more

First and last time here...Server was rude when asked about the menu and limited in siracha

One of my favorite places that has an amazing 50% off discount. The location itself is a little bumpy, with it being next to the restaurant, there is an extreme deep hole that will scratch your car no matter if it is an SUV or a smaller vehicle. I wish they would do something about their lot because it's very unreasonable when parking. However, the service and food is quick and easy, it's delicious and one of my favourite spots for something cheap and good! read more

Kuro Sushi - Crispy Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

"Had a great meal! The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back!" read more

Kuro Sushi - Had a great meal! The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food and service. We love this local spot for sushi and Japanese plates. Very reasonably priced.

Kuro Sushi has replaced the previous Auti Sushi but the mediocre menu and taste has remained very much the same. The interior was spacious and relatively empty during lunch. Having been a previous patron of Auti, I noticed that the menu remained the same with some slight design changes. Notably they added a birthday perk in which I received complementary green tea ice cream. Our server was polite and fast but the food took extremely long to come out. Despite being one of two tables, our simple rolls and bowl took 30 minutes to come. =ORDERED= *Miso Soup: came with my chirashi bowl but was unfortunately forgotten until prompted. Warm and salty. *Chirashi: small selection of poorly cut fish. The rice was warm and seasoned well. The tamago and salmon were satisfactory. The tuna was damp and fishy. The eel was burnt. The albacore was strangely cut in the middle with an uneven sear. The whitefish was incredibly cold and there was residual silver skin. I was disappointed in the amount of fish received given this was priced similarly to other sushi restaurants of superior quality. *Salmon Roll: the better of two rolls. The rice was sweet and vinegary. Although the salmon was fatty, it distributed unevenly throughout the roll. Some pieces had barely any salmon while others had several chunks. *Tuna Roll: came with lower quality fish but had more filling. Despite the wait, the rolls were hastily cut. The end pieces weren't completely wrapped in seaweed and the structural integrity was questionable. The long wait followed by fishy and minimally portioned sushi made this spot a no go for me. read more

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a chance to revisit some of old friends in San Diego so my wife and I decided to drop by Kuro Sushi again. Still love their chewy Udon noodles and spicy sushi salad. It's still one of my many favorites here. Follows some other crazy delicious menus. Absolutely fell in love with their new fried calamari. It's the best I had so far in California. Extra Crispy and perfectly seasoned. I am pretty sure this is not a frozen squid. It's so fresh and chewy. It's just darn delicious. This place never disappoints. Always love their fresh seafood, great price, and friendly service. They have concocted some new $10 menus as well if you're looking for a steal. Come and Enjoy~~ read more

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Excellent service, clean, fish is fresh, creative chef, versatile in its rolls and side dish's

I've lived in San Diego for about 4 years now and this is hands down best sushi spot and the best prices. Me and my girlfriend come here about once a week now and it's amazing everytime. It is always empty sadly which I'm always confused about. I haven't paid 11.25 for a roll of specialty sushi since 2020. 10/10 read more

Kuro Sushi - Fire Fire Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The newest place on the block and we are so glad they are here. A now regular spot, and every experience has been well enjoyed. Great sushi, generous portions and everything is fresh. Shoutout to Nick and Marcelo for always making sure we are taken care of! read more

Boyfriend and I went for the first time here and definitely going to make it our go to spot now especially since it is down the street. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. We got 5 different rolls and they all were yummy. My favorites were the albacore delight and spicy salmon roll. Pricing when you look on the menu seemed like a lot but they were offering half off when we went. We also got some spicy garlic edamame and the sauce was amazing. There was a good amount of seating especially since when you first get there it looks tiny. Also whoever was on aux kudos, I ended up adding 3 new ones into my music. Definitely check this place out! read more

Kuro Sushi - Lemon Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Albacore Delight, Yellowtail Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Cannot comment on service or ambiance since I got delivery, but the two rolls I got were solid! I tried the albacore delight and dynamite roll. I liked the chili sauce on the albacore delight in particular and would definitely get this roll again. Dynamite roll was a little too creamy/cheesy/rich for me (and I know it's a baked roll). read more

Stopped by here after running errands, got the blossom and beach boy. I wish I could show my face with the blossom roll, it was so good! Service was immediate and amazing, great prices and deals. read more

Kuro Sushi - Blossom Roll Beach Boy Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Great value. The selection is what you want at a Japanese restaurant...Gyoza, katsu, sushi rolls, and cold beer. Very clean and good atmosphere. Support this local gem, as the service is great. read more

Yo! This place is awesome. Service was very welcoming, and Marcel the sushi chef was keeping me very warm company. I enjoyed my time while waiting for my food. They're very busy so I suggest you get yourself here early! read more

Kuro Sushi - Marcel the sushi chef, 1 man army! Happy guy taking all the orders! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was great; although a little bit on the slow side despite being one of two tables seated, you can tell the food was made with love. My party ordered a variety of items on the menu, and all were deemed delicious and plated artfully. I personally ordered the chirashi bowl, and was more than pleased with the fish and portions for the price. The portions are also generous for the price, if you factor in the ongoing (?) 50% discount on the rolls. I think it would be better for transparency's sake to get rid of that promotion and price the rolls with the discount already included. The lunch specials seem like good deals too, although we came for dinner so I can't speak to that. When parking in the dedicated lot, be sure to watch out for the big dip in the pavement when entering and exiting. I would come here again if I lived in the area regularly and would recommend it to those who aren't in a rush who want some good fish or even just Japanese food at a good price. read more

Stopped by for the 50% off special, got some gyozas, calamari, and rolls and the food was delicious.

Wow!! I was not expecting 5 stars but this place is amazing The service is as great as the food . I am looking forward to coming back here. The specials are priced to good to be true . Happy hour is 3-6 pm I recommend it .. my new favorite sushi place an I have been to a bunch read more

Kuro Sushi - All the greatness - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I came in in the reall early evening time for dinner, I was happy to find parking seated right away. The chef was very welcoming as was the rest of the staff. The food and prices were delicious and fair would recommend and will be back. read more

Kuro Sushi - California Roll Tuna Roll happy hour Crispy Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

They advertise happy hour 3-6. We get there at 3:30 and service is so slow with hardly anyone else there. Food took 50 minutes!!! One sever, one sushi chef. And 4 tables just frustrated waiting for their food. Their rolls are $26!!!! They did have 50% off but not sure I would pay that price for those rolls. The food was decent once we finally got it. But nothing special. Nothing worth $26 a roll and nothing worth waiting almost an hour in an almost empty restaurant. No apology for the delay either so this must be normal. I have never written anything negative about any restaurant but this was warranted. read more

I order takeout from this place and it's really good. The sushi is fresh and doesn't taste fishy at all. I recommend it.