Incredible service the waitress Katherine caught the roll that it wasn't made with gluten-free options sent it back no extra charge on our behalf and prepared it with a gluten-free option extremely attentive food it was delicious five stars all the way read more

The sushi here is seriously good! Everything came out looking fresh and beautifully put together, and the rolls were packed with flavor. I especially loved the specialty rolls with the fresh fish on top, spicy mayo, and all the little toppings. They definitely don't skimp on the fish, and the portions felt worth it. We ordered a few different rolls for the table, which is definitely the way to go because there were so many good options. Everything tasted fresh, the presentation was beautiful, and nothing was drowning in sauce. The restaurant itself has a pretty casual atmosphere, so it's an easy spot for a sushi night when you want really good food without anything too fancy. I'd absolutely come back and try more of the menu. read more

Mikko Sushi - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

If waiting were an Olympic sport, this restaurant would be taking home the gold medal every year. I've given this place chance after chance over the last year, hoping each visit would be the one where everything finally clicked. Instead, it's become a masterclass in patience. The employees seem to have discovered the secret to unlimited break time because every visit they're either in the front or the back enjoying conversations while customers stand around wondering if they've accidentally become invisible. When I judge a sushi restaurant, I keep it simple: miso soup and a basic roll. If you can't make the opening act exciting, I'm probably not sticking around for the encore. Unfortunately, the miso tasted like someone waved a seaweed packet over hot water and called it a day, and the basic rolls had all the excitement of eating cardboard with a gym membership. Then there's the outside food policy. Apparently, if your toddler dares to nibble on a chicken nugget from next door while the rest of the family orders sushi, the Food Police are ready for action. You could walk in wearing a tuxedo made of hundred-dollar bills and order the entire menu, but one tiny bite of outside food? That's apparently the culinary equivalent of a federal crime. The strange part is that the restaurant actually has potential. The problem isn't the building... it's the complete lack of urgency. Watching customers wait while staff casually chat feels less like dining out and more like watching a sitcom where everyone forgot they're supposed to be working. After a year of giving this place more second chances than a reality TV contestant, I'm officially done. If you're in Escondido, do yourself a favor: spin around, point in a random direction, Google "sushi near me," and you'll probably find a place where the staff remembers customers exist. I genuinely wanted to like this restaurant. Unfortunately, the service disappeared faster than the flavor in the miso soup. read more

The food was good The service was horrible I can't believe they made us wait for almost everything and they brought all the food at once appetizers and everything felt like Covid read more

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Delicious sushi right on Grand Ave. perfect for a night cruising grand. I love that it has a gluten free menu and gf soy sauce so I can enjoy a decent variety. read more

Mikko Sushi - Jalapeño yellowtail sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Great sushi place in Escondido! My favorite roll was the Waimea roll, which was very refreshing. Service can be kind of slow, but possibly because we came at a busy time. The inside of the restaurant is very neat and clean. Parking may be a little bit difficult, so plan accordingly. read more

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Went here on a Sunday afternoon and there was plenty of parking. We were sat down very quickly since there was a small handful of people inside. We ordered these: - Cucumber salad - so good. The sauce was sweet and a bit tangy. Came with a crab stick and shrimp. - Stuffed mushrooms - deep fried. These were pretty good - Tiger roll - one of the best specialty rolls - Salmon nigiri - so buttery - Toro nigiri - melts in your mouth. Easily the best item we ordered. $15 for 2 pieces was market price. read more

Mikko Sushi - Tiger Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

This place was great! I came with family and friends to celebrate my wife's birthday. We didn't have plans ahead of time for a group of 7-8 people and they were able to seat us. The food was excellent tasting, the service was great, and the price for everything was fenominal! We will definitely be back. The only note i have is that this place is extremely strict on no outside food or drinks. I brought a half drinken coffee in with me and they asked me to get rid of it. I have never had a business actually enforce that rule and it was a bit awkward at first. I understand you don't want people to bring in random food and eat it in your business without buying anything, but clearly we came in to eat and spend money, so it was bizarre to ask me to get rid of a drink you don't sell. Definitely odd and maybe something for the business to think about. read more

In the neighborhood and dropped in. Atmos was a delight. There were many people sat already. We sat ourselves and our server came to us after a few minutes. We order the mango tuna sushi -wow! So good. We also order the spicy chicken bowl and it was also really yummy. Not sure it's worth $1 up charge for the churn Breast but it did taste good. Dinner was about $50 as we had two iced teas and they were also very good. Over all a place we would go back to. You will enjoy it I would think. read more

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What the heck? I just received my delivery from them and all of my food tastes like CINNAMON. Why?? I think it's the remote tempura batter and both my rolls have tempura in them. It's disgusting! Cinnamon sushi?? Also the albacore roll is SO SPICY. I mean inedible. What a disappointment. I usually love Mikko in vista. I was excited to treat myself to a delivery tonight and I have to throw it away. read more

We came to this sushi restaurant excited for a nice family dinner. After waiting about 30 minutes, we were finally seated at a table in the very back of the restaurant. Once seated, we waited another 25 minutes without a single staff member coming to our table. No one greeted us, took our drink order, or even acknowledged that we were there. What made the experience even more frustrating was watching multiple parties who arrived after us get seated, have their orders taken, and be served their entire meals while we continued to sit there completely ignored. There was clearly plenty of time for someone to at least stop by our table, but no one ever did. We were dining with our two young kids, who had been looking forward to eating sushi all day. Seeing them get more and more disappointed while we waited for service that never came was heartbreaking. When we finally decided to leave, I brought the situation to the staff's attention. The only response we received was a simple "sorry." There was no effort to make things right no offer to take our order immediately, no explanation, and no attempt to recover the situation. This was some of the worst customer service we've experienced. It was a complete waste of our time, and we definitely won't be returning. Looking back, I should have read the reviews before coming here. It seems like this has been an ongoing issue with this restaurant, and unfortunately, our experience only confirmed what so many others have already said. Based on the owner's responses to previous reviews, it doesn't seem like much has changed. Hopefully, they'll start taking this feedback seriously instead of responding with the same generic apology while nothing actually improves. read more

First time I went there it was a beautiful sunny day and I sat on the patio and enjoyed the baked salmon sushi dish. Second time I went there and had an explosive digestive situation. The restaurant was full that day, and I came in in the early evening. Took my order to go, thank God, and after eating it within about 30 minutes, I was sick for about two hours. If they didn't want me to return, they win. read more

The best overall sushi restaurant in the area. Fresh fish and great presentation. The high quality and value make it an A+. The owners are phenomenal. read more

I usually go to Mikko Sushi in Vista which is the WAY better location because they actually listen & follow directions. I called in for a to go order at Escondido and asked for the Salmon Teriyaki bento with the sauce on the side. Shrimp tempura is what I ordered for one of the sides and I didn't get shrimp tempura I got mixed tempura. When my husband asked to make sure it was shrimp the guy said 'it is what it is' very professional. So professional I'll never go to this location again and recommend anyone reading this to go to Mikko in Vista. You'll get a 1000% better experience. Then I open my salmon and the sauce is on the salmon. So by the time I get home in 40 mins it's going to be soggy. Sauce on the side is a simple task and I get 'it is what it is'. I try calling back to tell them my experience before coming here with a bad review and they don't answer my call as if they're screening it. If you're going to not accept changes in the meal then tell me over the phone so I can change my mind instead of charging me $21 for a meal that I did not want. Edit* - Just adding that they did call me back after I left a vm. They apologized and offered a refund but as for the comment 'it is what it is' she apologized about that but also said 'it does not sound like something he would say' and excused the mixed tempura as 'the guy is new and probably forgot' almost felt like it was half apology, half excuse. Nevertheless there was a refund so I increased the stars. read more

This place is delicious. I've ordered delivery a few times and only once did they forget the eel sauce which isn't a big deal. The ambiance for dining is nice and the service is good. read more

Came in to fill my daughter's sushi craving. Was greeted as soon as we walked thru the door and was seated quickly. Looked over the menus and penciled in our orders. Service was quick. Ordered the Mikko and caterpillar rolls, egg rolls and gyoza. Food was good. Daughter, however, found the sauce on her caterpillar roll a bit too sweet but good otherwise. My son who doesn't care for anything other than pizza and pasta enjoyed the egg rolls and gyoza so that was a win. We were in and out within an hour. We were satisfied. read more

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Bomb dot com. Was the meal over $100? Yes and I'd do it again to share an intimate meal over some seriously fresh sushi. The staff was easy to get help from and knowledgeable about their menu. I love the low lights to help keep the mood centered around the table instead of bright where you can be drawn to look around. Great place with delicious food. 10/10 recommend! read more

Mikko Sushi - Omega-3, Vegas Tempura Roll, Mikko Roll, Salmon (Sake) Sushi, Tuna (Maguro) Sushi, Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

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Mikko sushi is probably, in my opinion, the best sushi place in town! My husband and I started going here at the very beginning of our relationship and never stopped it became our regular date night stop! I even follow them on Instagram! They are a very welcoming atmosphere! They have an amazing philly roll!! I love their salmon!! Their wasabi, too, is so good we eat a lot of their wasabi!! read more

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I really wanted to make this spot my go to spot since it is just down the street, but the prices are insane, with an average price of $17 for a roll! You would think you were dining in La Jolla or downtown, not in Escondido. They have seating available inside & outside. Service was friendly & quick. They serve salads, a large variety of rolls, sashimi, bowls, entrees, noodles, desserts & more. They also have lunch specials daily 11am - 4pm. Mikko Roll: Besides the price, the rolls here are good. This one was my favorite one. Delicious & tasted fresh. read more

We've been going to Mikko for over six years. It's one of the best Sushi places in San Diego County (and yes I've tried all the downtown sushi too). Never had bad food from them (out of 80+ orders). They are the real deal and a gem on Grand. read more

I'm really proud of Mikko sushi for surviving the pandemic, giving many local young people jobs, working out staffing kinks, and continuing to do good business in Escondido, California and beyond. We had lunch here yesterday and it was bustling which is a good thing, this means business is good. The restaurant is clean and looks better than ever. The service continues to be excellent and the food is still a great option for lunch or dinner downtown on Grand Ave. read more

i have come here multiple times but today was such a bad experience i won't ever come back. we waited 10 minutes for help to the point i got menus for the table. when i went inside twice the girl brown hair, light eyes working November 26 at about 230 was so incredibly rude i was taken aback. i have worked in the service industry as a server and understand the stressors. when i went back to check the second time and asked if we could order she said you haven't even been waiting that long and said if you went to complain i can give you the managers number. as an escondido resident always eating and shopping downtown that was upsetting and appalling. *manager took the time to comment but unfortunately what he described is absolutely not what happened. As someone who worked in the service industry i'm very aware of the intricacies and difficulties and that was not the case here* read more

Best sushi I've had in a long time! The fish was incredibly fresh, the rolls were delicious, and every dish was beautifully presented. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and excellent attention to detail. Highly recommend Mikko Sushi to anyone looking for high-quality sushi. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Mikko sushi is a top sushi place for me for always having excellent, fresh sushi that is flavorful and delicious. Everything is absolutely outstanding, from the service to the food. The rolls are delicious, no matter what you get you'll end up enjoying it. They even have entrees, fresh fish, bowls, and lots more. The salmon skin salad was incredible! I didn't know a sushi place could pull off such a great salad! The seafood ramen is outstanding and so flavorful as well. Everything is fresh, the dragon roll, Carlsbad roll and Vegas roll are some top choices for me. The hot sake is great as well. Affordable, great service and great food what more can you ask for? read more

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Brought the wrong item, (food allergy) and then when we pointed out the mistake they were annoyed we wanted them to make it right.

This is a great sushi spot. My in laws live in Escondido and whenever we visit I hope we end up here. Service is quick and the sushi bar makes for a traditional open kitchen vibe. Prices here are reasonable and although I feel like they're know for the rolls, the sashimi dishes are excellent as well. read more

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Best sushi spot in Escondido! I come here at least once a month for sushi dates, and it never disappoints. Alex is usually our waitress, and she's been working here for a long time. She's always attentive throughout our entire dining experience and makes us feel well taken care of without being overbearing. She has such a warm friendly personality, and it's clear she genuinely enjoys what she does. As for the food, we like to try different rolls each time. Some of our favorites so far are the Escondido roll, Dynamite roll (definitely one of our top picks), Dragon roll, and the asparagus tempura roll. We'll sometimes add a spicy California roll too. On colder days, I love getting their miso soup or spicy tonkatsu ramen, you can even switch out the protein for an extra charge, which is a nice option. My husband usually goes for the chicken katsu curry, and I really enjoy the beef yakisoba or the teriyaki salmon. So if you're in Escondido definitely give them a try! read more

I Tried the mikko roll and Green tea mochi ice cream it was amazing. The employees were very nice and Acacia was my server. Thank you mikko it was so delicious! read more

Loved this place! One of the best sushi places we have ever had. It tastes very authentic and our server Acacia was very attentive. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Food was good however the service was bad. they had us wait more than 30 min for our food and served guests who arrived later than us, first. Was it a coincidence that these people were white and that's why they were served almost as soon as they arrived? probably not. Also thought I should mention that we ordered the same thing as they did. read more

This is the best sushi in north county San Diego, located in Escondido off grand ave which is their Main Street around here. Leo is the manger and always takes great care of us. They have a great selection of chefs rolls and their sashimi selection is always delicious. I get the baked mussels every time because they do them perfectly here. They have a great selection of sake, beer, and wine as well. Try the mango cheesecake it will not disappoint you. A must try if you're looking for a cozy well kept date night spot. read more

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Great customer service. Going above and beyond. Definitely going back. Sushi was really good.

Our server Acacia was so nice and recommended great dishes. First time trying this place. Definitely recommend everyone to try this spot.

I'm going to start off with the service, the service was fantastic. There were various servers and each helped out with brining out items, whether that be bringing out water, utensils, the sauces, the food. Everyone was super helpful today. Unfortunately, unlike the review down below, I think the food fell short to my expectations instead of the service. I ordered various items: Spicy garlic edamame, calamari, garlic albacore and the albacore special roll My most liked items were the spicy garlic edamame and the albacore special roll (mainly because of the tempura crisps) I'm not sure if it was just today or if it's usual but the calamari was super tough. I had a few bites and was really disappointed. The albacore sashimi and even the albacore on the roll, most pieces were also tough/chewy and not the usual buttery consistency I'm used to. Overall, I'm pretty disappointed. I think I'll continue my search of a sushi spot in north county. Too bad since this is so close to home. read more

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We have had the pleasure of dining at Mikko Sushi in Escondido on numerous occasions. We have consistently been very pleased with both the service and the quality of the food. However, our recent visit last Friday (April 17th) was a bit different. While the service was as excellent as ever, our Mekko roll, though still good, perhaps did not quite meet the high standards we have come to expect. The two dishes that were particularly disappointing were my personal favorites: the tuna poke bowl and the yellowtail kama. Despite this, we do intend to return and will likely explore other menu options on our next visit. read more

I had to make my first yelp review for this place. I usually come during the week on Mondays or Tuesdays and I get the Carlsbad. A highly suggested roll. Their prices are really good compared to other places especially with how decorative and detailed they make their rolls. Not to mention how nice and attentive all the workers are. Young lady with brown hair and green eyes took my order and was super friendly and I felt very welcomed. I would definitely suggest coming here if you're looking for GOOD sushi. read more

Fantastic sushi and Japanese restaurant! Service was excellent. Clean restaurant. The teriyaki and tempura sauces were good with the tempura and chicken. Sushi was on point too. Will be back next time we are in the area. read more

We we seated right away and the staff was attentive! The rolls were delicious and so was the salmon salad. This was our first visit but not the last read more

Fried rice, An old item on the menu and it's so good. Crunchy spicy and avocado goes so good with the spice. It's not on the menu right now but if you ask for fried rice they will give you this I would definitely recommend trying. read more

Found this hidden gem on yelp! Was just in the area and we are so glad we stopped at this local sushi place- it has a nice inside setup- very clean- lots of booth options which are comfortable. The servers are amazing- super friendly and also great with kids! All of the staff are asian so it feels very authentic. We started off with the miso soup and the shishito peppers- both were very tasty and the shishito peppers had an asian flavor- so so good! different from any shishito peppers i have had before-- this place is very family friendly because not only are the staff super great with kids but also they have an amazing kids meal! $7.50 and it includes terriyaki chicken, rice, and dumplings! i've never seen this combo for a kids meal but it really was perfect! It was a good size portion too. My mom and i split the escondido's sushi and the beach sushi roll, the one with the cucumber on the outside. The cucumber one was hard to keep together but had really great flavor, just was messy. We really enjoyed both though, tasted very fresh too. The prices were on point for what you received really- similar prices as home where we live in a smaller town. Highly recommend this little sushi joint! read more

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