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    5.0 (20 reviews)
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    Lion King Roll and Ally Roll
    Elizabeth H.

    This simple sushi eatery will be our go-to for delicious sushi! The sushi my husband and I shared were so fresh and mouthwatering it was impossible not to eat it! We had the Lion King, spicy tuna roll topped with seared salmon and green onion. The other set of sushi roll we had was Ally, seared salmon and green onion on top with cucumber and avocado. They were just fantastic! Besides the yummy sushi, our server Mayu was so welcoming and friendly we enjoyed her company! We can't wait to come back for more fresh sushi!

    Jonathan H.

    On a rainy day, my wife and I were craving sushi and decided to stop at Malulu Kitchen. Wow! We're glad we did! It was so good it will become one of our regular go-to sushi places! We ordered two specialty rolls: Lion King (spicy tuna roll with seared salmon on top, black pepper, green onion and ponzu sauce); and, Ally (salmon, cucumber and avocado on the inside and seared salmon, lemon, green onion, and ponzu on top). Both rolls were amazing! Just a wonderful flavor! The fish and ingredients were incredibly fresh. The rolls were artfully put together. The rolls were a good, generous size. We also had miso soup, which was delicious. The price was very reasonable. While we had sushi this time, I noticed that they have very good, reasonably priced lunch specials. So next time, I might be tempted to try one of the lunch specials. The ambiance was pleasant, with a chilled, relaxed feel. The decor was cute with small paintings on the wall and splashes of color. The woman who served us was a delight. Incredibly warm and friendly and very helpful. This place is a find! I'll definitely be back!

    Rainbow roll
    Mia D.

    Lion king roll was super yummy! Such good food, great service and overall a great place for sushi!!

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    Amelie H.

    Super delicious sushi and lunch combos! Easy to go process. The service was good. Definitely recommend!

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    Food was amazing and service was quick and very friendly. Would highly recommend the this location to everyone for a great experience.

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    The food is great and the staff is very nice and friendly and the place is cute and small it's perfect.

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    The Rainbow roll had the most delicious fresh sushi. Tempura vegetable and cucumber side dishes were perfect. Great super casual place.

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    Surprisingly fresh considering it wasn't that busy when we went. Good quality food. Good prices. Very nice people.

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    The vibe was awesome and the sushi tasted amazing the people are very nice highly recommend the crunchy roll

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    4 months ago

    Delicious sushi, fresh and tasty. Solid Beef Sukiyaki Udon, delicious deep flavor and noodles cook perfectly .

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