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This place has an awesome, fun vibe! We came on a Friday night and enjoyed the lively crowd and happy birthdays while we waited. Our waitress, Keyla, was amazing! I ordered a hot sake, and for dinner we split a Torta Pequeña, Crispy Rice, and Lobster Rangoon. Everything was delicious, but I don't know that it was one of the most memorable meals we've had so I'm giving it a 4/5. However, as a different alternative to most of the popular restaurants in CHS, this is a definite solid option! We made a reservation, but I'm not sure it was necessary.
Mexican-Asian fusion. I will be back! This place was great, having a daughter who is Mexican and Japanese this food hit the spot for her and myself. The food came out quick and was hot. We spend $70 plus, but got the food below which was plenty. Enough seats for large groups and can serve many people. Open table rsvp, we got there when they opened so not telling how packed this place gets at night. Taste of the ramen was excellent, maybe would have liked more noodles, but we had plenty of other stuff to eat. Couldn't even fit in desert, see you folks in August!
I've visited Mesu for drinks before, but this was my first time grabbing a bite with friends on a weekday. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We started with the chips and salsa--the chips have a unique seasoning that adds a great kick. We also shared the crab dip, which was incredibly creamy and delicious. Our waitress was fantastic! She was friendly and offered excellent recommendations tailored to our cravings. I also tried my first Leche Martini, and it was a total standout. While the Tiger Roll was good (perhaps not the best sushi I've ever had, but solid), the overall vibe and service made for a great night. I'd definitely recommend Mesu for a night out on King Street!
Okay, I've been stewing on what to write. Let me walk you through the evening: (also I want to preface this by saying our waitress was great! I believe her name was Lauren.) We had a reservation, arrived with 2 minutes to spare. We told the hostess who informed us that it would be around 5 minutes "until your table is ready." Okay, fine. We are confused as there are multiple empty tables and they don't appear short staffed, but we just say okay and wait it out. About 3 minutes into waiting, in walks another reservation, same time as ours, also for two people. They announce themselves to the hostess who says "okay, follow me right this way!" Huh??? What's different between them and us? Two people? Same time? Same place? AND WE GOT THERE BEFORE THEM. But I digress. We are still waiting, haven't said a word, until the hostess approaches and asks us if we want to sit at this table right in the doorway. (meanwhile it's 39 and windy and right next to the door which is why they weren't sitting anyone there) Call me dramatic but I wanted to not wear my overcoat to eat inside and the hostess totally understood that. I did at this point ask why we couldn't have the table they were preparing in the back and she then said we could wait for it but her reasoning was that "the people at your table haven't left yet." Let me remind, the restaurant is empty. And look, I am NOT one to complain. Look at my reviews, I try to find every little thing good to say, and I'm going to have nice things to say, but I have to get through this first. In comes another group of two, reservation at the same time. Lo and behold, they also get seated immediately. By this point I'm a little more than annoyed but I'm still willing to wait. We finally get seated and it wasn't even a long wait, 10 minutes to be exact. It wasn't the wait that was upsetting, it was the lack of explanation for not only why we couldn't take an empty table but also why other groups with the same time and amount of customers got seated first. ANYWAY, now for the decent stuff. Food was fine; not bad, not great. Couple of things: loved the crab dip and sushi was good. Serving sizes were great, and again our server couldn't have been better. Only other issue I had was the menu not describing what you were actually getting. Two examples: 1) the bao bun. It said bao bun, not fried bao. I was disappointed when my boa bun was crispy and deep fried. I have pictures of the bun and the menu description in my review. 2) the rum runner. Said absolutely nothing about coconut, so please tell me why it was 100% mainly coconut. Description also attached. All in all, fun place to go with friends but remember to have mediocre expectations as to not be disappointed. The end.
I made a reservation ahead of time and even arrived early, but sat waiting for a table for 30 minutes. The reservation was just for a party of two so I was surprised at how long things were taking. I ended up talking to the hostess and she told me that the people seated at our table were lingering and their server notified her that they may be lingering for a while longer. I asked how much longer and she wasn't sure so she offered bar seating which I ended up accepting. This was just a pretty disappointing start to the meal. I understand that things happen that are out of the staff's control, but I would've appreciated if they took the initiative to let me know rather than not saying anything until I came back up to the host stand. As for the meal itself, it was fine. The presentation of everything was a bit unexpected but everything tasted pretty much like what I anticipated. My personal favorite thing that I tried was the crispy rice. The birria taco was also good, but incredibly heavy and filling for something so small. It's a pretty fun and lively place and they've got a bell for people to ring and I think it might just be a celebratory thing in general? Perhaps it was just the timing but there were two bachelorette parties seated as well and they each rung the bell. Fun vibes but I think the start was rather lackluster for me.
This place is a great blend of Mexican and Japanese cuisine if you need a quick bite after walking up King Street! The service and food delivery were exceptionally fast and friendly. I had the bluefin tuna nachos which were well presented and abundant with fish, but did have that high quality bluefin tuna texture I'm used to. For my main meal I had the Birria ramen that I ate with excitement, but was a little disappointed with the lack of meat in the ramen and the over abundance of cheese in the taco to dip in their broth. The noodles were quite firm to my liking! I would definitely go back and try out more simple items rather than the "fusion" stuff.
Tacos & Sushi? Sign me up! Mesu is an awesome Mexican Sushi fusion restaurant on King Street! The aesthetic here is great & the vibes are perfect for a meal with friends or a date night! There's bound to be something for everyone no matter what you're craving; & it's all delicious! If you have a hard time choosing between so many tasty options, I totally recommend trying a little bit of everything! The sushi is incredibly fresh and well prepared. The bao bun rocked & all of the taco combinations hit the spot! You need to check them out!
I have been on the fence about trying this spot because sushi and Mexican food didn't sound like a good mix. Through a Yelp experience I had the opportunity to try it and I am happy to report that the food was amazing!! I was pleasantly surprised. I was there for a Halloween event so all of the spooky cocktails were crafted to fit the occasion and tasty. The bartenders were the only staff members I had the chance to interact with and everyone was nice. The food itself: there was an assortment of sushi to choose from, street corn ribs, birria, dumplings, and tacos. Every bite I had was great. I'll def be coming back with my friends so they can enjoy a Mesu experience as well.
Tonight I crept into the Mesu Halloween Bash, and it was such a vibe! The place was alive with hauntingly good music, eerie lights, and plenty of spooky energy. My top food picks were the crispy rice and the Mesu Roll -- a lighter sushi with ahi tuna (my fav), avocado, white fish, tomatillo salsa, and cilantro. It was a fresh, flavorful contrast to the other fried treats at the party. The restaurant was transformed into a haunted hideaway draped in cobwebs and Halloween décor. The wait staff kept the plates coming and the tables clear. The only slight delay was at the bar, where our spooky-themed cocktails took a bit longer to brew... but honestly, with the high vibes, we didn't mind.
We went to Mesu for dinner and had a great time! They were kind enough to seat us with about 5 minutes left before the kitchen closed which we really appreciated. We started with the street corn which came cut into long pieces instead of on the cob and it was incredible. We also got the guac queso and salsa sampler which is such a good app choice if you're with a group. The sushi was surprisingly really good too and super fresh with no fishy odors. We tried a few different tacos and the Baja fish taco had a bit too much slaw on top which kind of took away from the other ingredients but overall everything else was solid. Definitely would recommend this spot for small bites and drinks!
I recently visited Charleston for our birthday getaway and this was the first place. I stopped and got some food. It was really close in the neighborhood that I was staying so we were able to walk to it. We went during happy hour wish a happy hour from 4 to 6. They had a new appetizer which was the calamari and pork belly and I decided to try it. It was pretty good, but I will say that it was overpriced for the portion size. I believe I paid 22 or $23 for it. The margarita was also on the happy hour menu. And it was a great price and tasted delicious. It's for my entrée. I got the brisket nachos, which was an amazing portion for the price of $20. I found it interesting that they used Gouda cheese, extra cheese a choice on their different tacos and nachos. I thought it was an interesting mix of flavors because the spot is a Asian Mexican fusion. I really enjoyed everything that I had. I love the ambience inside. It's a very cool spot. Loved all the different pictures on the wall. And the service was really good. We asked the young lady about the different items before we ordered and she gave a really honest opinion. And I really appreciated that. I would definitely come back and try some more items when I'm back in town!
I'll preface my review by saying I definitely would come back and try this again. Maybe I just didn't order the right things. I was super excited to try this spot because it's a mix of my favorite things - Mexican and sushi! The queso was very good but I didn't love the seasoning on the chips, it was a bit overpowering. The fried pickles were delish! I ordered a smoked chicken taco - there was a ton of slaw on it, like way too much, and the chicken flavor was good but SO rich that I couldn't finish it. I ordered a shrimp tempura roll and it was very good but was missing cucumber. My friend also got the same roll and hers had cucumber in it. A mistake for sure but I was disappointed. However the atmosphere and service of this spot is awesome! They were able to accommodate a large group of 12 and was fast and friendly. Like I mentioned before, I would definitely try this place again but would order different things.
I think I need to give this place another shot. I was super unimpressed with the food but it has such great ratings. The meat in the tacos was super dry and bland. The bun bao were good and I'd definitely order them again. Dessert tasted like a grocery store frozen cake. I'll go back and update my review because again, everyone seems to love them place.
Called in a takeout order but it was over a message machine. They never got the order but service was quick with only a 10 minute wait. The place is a Mexican Asian Fusion so I ordered a rainbow sushi roll and fish tacos. They only had 1 draft so I took my chances. Very smooth tasting. I don't know the name and I heard they change the draft selection every month. The sushi was a little pricey but hey, it's Charleston in prime location. The quality was excellent. The fish taco was also very good. Since we frequently stay at King 583 across the street, we will be back. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Ron!
3 years ago
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Gaz!
DOWNTOWN CUISINES ARE SOOO OVERRATED!!!! Your paying for the expensive rent they have to pay. That's why they don't last or have to cut the cost in the quality of food. $21 for sake. So I say bring me the one you recommend. It's peach flavored sparkling something. She brings it to us. And it's in a bottle. Like the kind of bottle you get out of the gas station. Really?? The appetizer wings are $20. They have certain drinks that cost $80 to $90. It's sexy as hell in here tho. Nice lighting. Quaint. Better to hit restaurants on Sunday. Less traffic better service. I'm finding as far as sushi goes it's best just to go to King sushi West ashley. Some other spots might be a little better but you can eat all you want and have hibachi at King sushi. If they are better it's just a little better and it's not that serious. The food here wasn't bad just not worth it.. read more
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Lamar B.
Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your experience, Muz.
4 years ago
This place was amazing! The food reminded me of a Asian-Mexican fusion place. They had some twisted tacos that my husband and I got. I got a vegetarian taco and a fish taco. They were super unique and the flavor was outstanding. My husband got a chicken taco with an apple slaw on top and a barbacoa beef taco. The chicken one was an Asian bowl in a taco and the beef tacos were like fajitas in a taco. So good. We also got the chips and queso and glazed edamame. The chips had like a taco seasoning on them. It was soo good! Our service was amazing. Our server, AC, was super engaging and gave us recommendations for all the local spots. We had so much fun getting to know her and chatting with her through our service. Highly recommend! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Kaylin!
Sushi was good, my dad got tacos and then my brother got jerky wings. So they definitely have a verity of items. The restaurant it's self was cute and good for birthday dinners because of the wide range menu. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Emma!
3 years ago
Stopped in for some drinks. The espresso martini was delicious. The food looked and smelled great read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Olivia!
Mesu is an okay restaurant. I didn't get to try the sushi but I did try the barbacoa taco. I thought the meat was a bit dry and it could use a bit more sauce or veggies. I personally think I should have ordered the chicken taco or gotten the sushi but my friend insisted this was the best thing on the menu. I likely won't take their suggestions again! lol This place is located in downtown chs and has really cool decor. The service was great as well, the server checked on us many times. My biggest concern is probably the pricing. I got a basic margarita and it was $17. They charge you $13 for the tequila, then an extra $3 to turn it into a margarita, then an extra $1 for it to be spicy. I likely will return to try a sushi roll but I think you can get better priced tacos and sushi elsewhere. I think Mesu is a very cool concept and it's very fun! I suggest checking it out for a fun/special occasion or a casual night out! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you April, and we hope you get to try that sushi on your next…
3 years ago
This was the BEST food I've had in a while. I'm not easy to impress when it comes to my food. I LOVE GOOD, flavorful, hot food. I would have never thought to eat tacos with sushi but it was so good. I had the barbacoa tacos with the Tsumani sushi roll. If I wouldn't have had both, I definitely would've had more than one taco. The FLAVORS!! My Lord. This place was a whole vibe. My friend and I got a little dressed up since we were visiting the area. Allie provided great service. She was polite, attentive and her suggestions were spot on. Not to mention the drinks sealed the deal. Great experience! I will definitely be back in the fall. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Truth!
When planning our trip to Charleston, we wanted to make sure to visit one of Leva's restaurants from Southern Charm, so we picked this one. I wouldn't call MESU a fusion restaurant, but they do serve both Asian and Mexican food. When we walked in, we were greeted by bright colors all over the place. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately. I am not a fan of sushi, so I stuck with the barbacoa nachos, which were fantastic. I'm not sure what seasoning they put on the chips, but it was heaven. We also split a clothespin taco, which was fantastic as well. She decided to get a lobster sushi roll, which she said was good, but said it felt awkward going back and forth between the two types of cuisine. Understandable. No complaints on the cocktails or price either. Would definitely go back the next time we visit. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Chris!
2 years ago
1 year ago
Mesu is an interesting concept because the menu has both Asian and Mexican food on it but it's not a fusion restaurant. You can order tacos, sushi, queso, hand rolls, churros, and more.. mix and match. I love the hand roll trio, 3 hand rolls with salmon, tuna, and white fish. The churros for dessert are great. This restaurant has a good happy hour during the week - definitely worth a visit! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Ted!
2 years ago
7 years ago
MESU is the newcomer restaurant that recently opened on King street. We visited around the holidays and had a reservation for 4 people. We arrived about 10-15 minutes early but they didn't make a fuss and were able to sit us right away. The menu is 50% sushi and 50% Mexican. The two styles are not blended as I was kind of expecting. (Taco sushi roll anyone?) We started with the chips and queso plate which was enormous for queso standards out there, so much delicious queso was served. The chips that came with the queso were a really unique and special homemade chips with spices that tasted like doritos. They kept refilling the chips and that alone was an outstanding experience. For the main meal I ordered the chicken wings taco, which is a fried chicken taco, not very authentic Mexican but it packed a lot of flavor and was really great. The tortillas felt and tasted home made which was a really great surprise. We also ordered a couple of sushi rolls to share. Spicy tuna and salmon, they were both good but nothing extraordinary, I feel like the mexcian side of the menu is the more adventurous one. We were lucky to arrive during happy hour and I had a really well priced margarita and mexican ashtray. For dessert we shared the churros rellenos (stuffed churros) which were freshly made and really good. The portion was really big with 4 churro-sticks and a dark chocolate dipping sauce. I can see MESU becoming one of my favorite restaurants in town and should not be missed! read more
5 years ago
As a lifetime New Yorker, working in metro NYC, I can say with 100% certainty, this is the best sushi that I have ever tasted. My wife and I moved to the Charleston area in August and this is our go-to spot when we get a babysitter. Chef Jelo is THE BEST. His creativity is second to none. He will hold a conversation while creating absolute masterpieces. We stopped by for a drink tonight and ended up with an appetizer and side dish because the food is too good to turn down. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Christopher!
Very vibey atmosphere and I think it would be so fun at night. Loved the bright colored chairs and cool artwork. They were playing great music but at the time we went it was dead. Probably because they had just opened and it was a weeknight. Rolls were a bit too big for my liking. If I went back I'd go for just drinks. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Patina! We look forward to having you back with us!
I went to Mesu with a friend on a Friday night. We wanted to try one of the newer restaurants in Charleston. I initially thought it was a Mexican-Japanese infusion which sounded really interesting. I would have liked to see a combo of some sort where a person can order a little bit of both. I decided to go with 2 tacos and we both split the queso and chips. The food was all delicious and well thought out. Everyone in the place seemed to be having a great time. I also enjoyed the margarita with blood orange. It was also delicious. The only concern I had was how long it took to get our food. It took almost 30 minutes to get chips and queso. That seems to be something that can arrive fairly quickly. Our server was apologetic and we were in no hurry so it was not a big deal. However, if we had somewhere to be, that would have been frustrating. I think Mesu has got a great menu, a lovely restaurant and friendly servers. A few tweaks and I would have given them 5 stars. I look forward to returning again. read more
I loved the margarita here! Will go back for that for sure. The chicken taco was solid and the chips and salsa trio was nice as well. Salmon nigiri was spot on but the two rolls we had were just okay. As in we didn't even bother finishing one if them not because we were full, it just wasn't good. I think on a return trip I'd stick with a few nigiri and the Mexican options and call it good. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Andrew!
5 years ago
Mediocre yet expensive meal, unless you are solving for getting sushi with people that don't like sushi I would look elsewhere. Inside was a cool vibe but a bit cramped. Enjoyed the decor and music. If you are moving around for anything the cramped space becomes noticeable and the single restrooms can create a wait. Food was mostly average but expensive. Chips Trio of Guacamole, Queso and Salsa ran $15 on the menu. The chips had a nice seasoning and the trio was fresh, but nothing extraordinary. Tacos: The tortilla is actually quite nice and an interesting corn and flour mix. After that the toppings are a bit interesting but the rest is ok. At close to $6 taco the portion of protein is woefully lacking. The fish taco was very wet and dripped significantly as soon as you lifted it. The chicken taco was overly sweet with the honey and apple topping. Sushi: all of the items we got were doused in eel and other sauce which made them lack luster. Drinks: The mango was nice and fresh in the margarita add. The main issue seemed to be little booze in the 16oz margarita. My wife and I are smaller folks and didn't feel anything after 16oz of margarita each. Other: there was a 4% credit card charge that was added but not mentioned anywhere on the menu. 4% seems excessive since most CC fees seem to be in the 2-3% range. Even with QR code menus the pricing between the menu and our bill was off. Went both ways the trio was more expensive on the menu, but the roll was charged 20 instead of 18. read more
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Lamar B.
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1 year ago
Yum! This place is so good! At first thought, combining Mexican and sushi felt a little odd, but it totally works! We were staying at a hotel nearby and found this place when walking King Street. We were able to get a reservation same day on a Friday, though earlier than we were aiming for, so they are clearly popular! The Mexican street corn starter is super good. We chose 4 different rolls to try and all were tasty. The rolls came on a platter, making it easy to share. They have a great drink selection and the staff are very attentive. We felt super well taken care of! Highly recommend. Great spot for sushi lovers and non-sushi lovers to allow everyone to get what they want. read more
5 years ago
This place is great to kick off your night out on the town! It's central to all the bars and they play good music. They have sushi or Tex mex options, which add some uniqueness and I think is a good place if you're not sure what your party wants to eat. Their cocktails are great and they also have a full bar! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Christine!
3 years ago
Absolutely incredible experience! JO, our waiter, was so fun and attentive to our group of 11, the whole staff was amazing. The food was top tier and the drinks, unlike most restaurant margaritas, were amazing! 10/10 recommend and will be back. Sorry for the feather clean-up after we left! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Katrina!
I came here on a Monday night with a friend to celebrate my birthday. There wasn't many restaurants open on a Monday night and I thought this one looked very unique and the menu looked really good. I got a margarita to start off and had the Sunset Roll as my main dish. The drink and the sushi roll were delicious! The place itself inside is really cool with all the unique design and decor. I also love that they serve Mexican and Sushi in one place. The only thing I wasn't truly impressed with was the customer service. Our waitress was nice but meh wasn't the greatest. The prices were kinda up there for a roll. I think the one I got was about $16-18. Overall, the food was really good but I'm unsure if I would go back read more
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Lamar B.
Hi Katie! We're glad you chose us to help you celebrate your birthday…
Honestly a bit underwhelmed- nothing bad here but nothing that great either. It is way too expensive for what you get in my opinion. Their special rolls come with about 8 pieces for $16-$18. I got the special roll of the day which was good but I preferred my friend's Tsunami roll. Honestly I've had much better sushi elsewhere and for less money. Special rolls are usually $9-$13 at a typical sushi joint so this place is definitely steep. I got a strong $12 rum runner and my roll was $18 so between tax and tip I spent $40 for dinner there and I wasn't even full after. In my opinion, I should be full if I'm spending $40 on food. There was also plastic in my wasabi. Service was solid- our waiter was a very nice guy. He was nice and friendly, got all our orders correct, and split the check perfectly for us. Our food came out pretty quickly. The table for 8 was really squished but our party was mostly small girls so we made it work. The lighting inside is pretty dark since the only light coming in is through the front door. They have a few small light fixtures but not enough to make it bright inside. There's some cool art on the walls and they have a big projector playing sports on the wall above the kitchen window. Overall, below average experience here. Nothing really bad but I don't think the food is worth the price. The service was good but the atmosphere was okay at best. read more
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Lamar B.
Hi Alexis! Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your…
5 years ago
A 'hip' joint if I've ever seen one. With walls decorated with pop art, the music set to 2000's hits, and an interesting take on both sushi & Mexican cuisine, Mesu is more than your average chill-and-grab a few drinks-at-dinner stop. I ordered the veggie tacos, which were a fresh take on a vegetarian taco option with a base of sprouted red quinoa. Surprisingly delicious - and prepared super quickly! From when our orders were taken to when we took our first bites, no more than 10 minutes passed for our walk-in party of 4. The fresh sprouts used as garnish, attentive staff, lively atmosphere & reasonable pricing made Mesu a big hit. read more
Naturally curious about the Mexican/Asian fusion, and one dinner guest who loves sushi and one who doesn't (but loves Mexican), Mesu was the obvious choice. We popped in around 7pm on a busy Friday evening, to find a packed (and loud) dining room but fortunately, a sidewalk table was opening up soon. The host took my name and number and after a 15-20 minute wait we were seated outside. The friendly and efficient server quickly fulfilled our margarita & and "trio chips" order. Chips, guacamole, queso and both salsas were okay, but nothing special. The rolls and tacos were all decent, but here again nothing to leave me salivating for a return visit. Better sushi and Mexican are readily available, at better price points, too. $6 for a taco and $16-$18 for a roll is a bit excessive, even for this hip stretch of King Street. read more
I would recommend MESU based on the throwback playlist that was booming throughout the speakers of the restaurant but it was nice that the food was amazing too! ;) A place where I can get good Mexican food and sushi? I'm in! Our table shared chips and queso along with habanero glazed edamame. Both were great. I loved the slight smoke and heat from the habanero on the edamame. It's not super hot so for all of you don't like spice or heat, you can easily handle eating some. I had the dynamite roll which had spicy tuna. It was fried and topped with sriracha and a chili sauce. It was absolutely delicious! Every roll was bursting with flavor. My friend had a sashimi platter and she said it was some of the best fresh fish she's ever had. Our waitress, Ariana (sp), was a sweetheart and had some great recommendations. $5 saki shots on Sunday's for those who are interested. We loved this spunky spot and would highly recommend if you're on King Street! read more
5 years ago
Everything, I mean everything, we ordered was fantastic!! We had appetizers, drinks, sushi, tacos and dessert and we were wowed by every single one. The Mexican corn was one of the best we've ever had. The chips and salsa (avocado tomatillo) was amazing. We had a couple of drinks but hands down, the rising sun, was the best! The tuna crudo was exceptional. The tuna was so fresh. The clothespin taco and crispy chicken taco were excellent. We also had a couple of sushi rolls that were all delicious. Lastly, we finished with churros because...duh! Those were also great. Definitely will come back during our next trip here! read more
4 years ago
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Chuck!
6 years ago
I believe the sushi chef's name was hunter. He discussed with us our likes and dislikes. Made my friend and I a few amazing rolls. Unique and delicious. That's what we look for in a place. read more
2 years ago
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Candace!
5 years ago
Ok...it's rare that a restaurant blows me away, especially after living in a culinary Mecca for so long, so if you're considering this cool fusion of Asian and Mexican, I'd highly recommend it! To start, Mesu has a really cool vibe inside. Besides being on the cozy side, it's decor is a mix of industrial, calavera (think Day of the Dead, or Perros Santos for you Riverdogs fans out there!) and plenty of talavera tile all around and multi colored stools at the bar. Quite visually appealing. The light fixtures also add a pop of "wow" as you walk in the door. The music is on the loud side, but is upbeat and fun. We ordered house margaritas, since I heard they were great here. They were excellent and I was feeling warm and toasty in no time! For appetizers, I ordered the Mexican street corn. Delicious! Not mushy at all. Very crunchy and juicy. Good flavor. For my entree, I got the tsunami roll (I'm the only one in our house who likes sushi) and it was literally perfect. Tons of flavor, not too much eel sauce (that can be quite overwhelming), good crunch from the tempura shrimp. Excellent blend of taste and texture. For dessert, I had the churros and chocolate sauce. Incredible. Perfect crunch and cinnamon flavor on the outside, while still moist and fluffy on the inside with the warm caramel sauce in the middle. Devine! Icing on the cake: the service was excellent. Highly recommended for those who would enjoy this type of food and environment. We will definitely be returning! read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Josh! We look forward to having…
3 years ago
Excellent food, good service. The music was a bit loud, so it can make having a conversation difficult. Even with a reservation, you may wait, but good things are worth waiting for. read more
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Lamar B.
Thank you, Eric!
This is a cool restaurant with homemade margaritas, fresh juices, tacos and sushi. Hence the Mexican-Sushi fusion. I was on a staycation and grabbed a seat at the bar away from the crowded tables. The food and drinks were great! Unfortunately, the college age scene was oblivious to a global pandemic. It was packed. I have avoided bars and places downtown for exactly this reason. Great food and the strawberry margarita was in point. Fun place-young crowd! read more
Came here for dinner after reading all the good reviews. Interesting concept as it's not a fusion between Mexican and sushi but essentially 2 restaurant cuisines in one place. The vibe is cool, happening. Great selection of tequila and other liquor. The service was fair. Our server was really nice just a bit busy and so not that attentive. I will say that they were pretty accommodating with some of our requests. The food overall is good but way overpriced. Drinks were good. We did the trio app of Queso, Guac, and Salsa. The guac was under seasoned. Queso was on point. Salsa was average. We also had the street corn skewers, average at best. Sushi rolls that are $20 or more is a bit excessive especially when the rolls were not that great. I had the lobster Rangoon roll which sounded good but just didn't have enough lobster or other ingredients to justify the $20 price tag. I also tried the fried pork carnitas taco. Portion of pork to tortilla was lacking. The pork was cooked great and flavorful, I wish I had more of it. Wife had the veggie taco which she said was really good. They didn't have many vegetarian options overall. She also had a veggie sushi roll with cucumber ($14). For dessert we had a doughnut churro which my girls devoured( probably the best part of our meal). Overall not a bad meal but also nothing to write home about. I would probably come back for the drinks but not necessarily the food. read more
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