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The fish is fresh and tasty. We ordered the seaweed salad and 2 rolls. The seaweed salad was a ripoff - $7.50 for a very small plate of mostly lettuce with a tiny amount of seaweed salad on top. It was tasty but not worth the price. The rainbow roll was large, fresh and tasty as was the #17 roll (sorry, forgot name). The rolls were a tad bland and the sauce on #17 didn't work for me with the roll. The chef was wonderful and professional, as was the staff. The sushi bar counter top and menus could do with a cleaning, they were a bit sticky. And the restaurant had an odd smell when we walked in. It is close to where we stay and we will most likely go back, or order to go.
Great sushi! Chef Tetsu introduced us to Herring a fish that I was glad we tried. It had a nice natural sweetness to it. There amber jack and yellow tail nigiri was our favorite of the night. This place literally seems a like great gem. Whenever we're back in the area we'll be dropping by again.
My boyfriend and I wanted sushi, so we came in last night, it was a Thursday evening. We were attended to quickly and kindly, everyone was so nice and each and every person gave excellent service. The Sushi chef made us a custom roll, he could hear us talking, so he offered to make us a crispy rice roll, it was so yummy, like nothing else I've ever tried before in a sushi roll. We had 2 of those rolls. i would encourage you to try them and ask, they will make it. Also the Itame (head chef), made us some Sea Bream nigiri very light and nice on the pallet. a nice contrast of a sushi meal. of course we had beers and large hot sake, what a perfect way to end the week. This place is cozy, not crowded. We live in weird times with all the pressures of life, so it is an honor to give such a wonderful review, to a very lovely business, and nice people that all that work there. i fight for this mom and pop type of Sushi restaurant. They operate in love, please go have a comforting experience and support this place. We will be back. Thank You.
Stopped in this unassuming restaurant on a rainy Saturday night. The place was not busy as it was close to 8 PM, there was only one group when we arrived. We sat at the bar and were immediately handed menus and waters. Decided to split the Chirashi A. With that dish came some miso soup which was very hot and had good flavor. We watched our dish being made and put together into a beautiful presentation . The dish was good, but if it was not for the rice that filled the bottom, we would have needed to order more food. I am interested in trying more from this spot, as the rest of the menu looked great and we experienced great service.
Sooo good! We got #17 and a spicy tuna roll, and pork gyoza. Definitely recommend coming here
You can spot the meticulous care taken in not only the cooking process but the crafting of the rolls and placement of the food. Came here on a Monday with the recommendation of a nearby business. Unfortunately they are closed on Monday's. No worries, we came back the following week! Mister Sushi is open for takeout. They offered to call us when ready if we wanted to wait in our car. It was nice out so we just waited outside. Did not take very long at all. Ordered from the lunch menu, chicken teriyaki & California roll. It comes with two egg rolls, salad, soup and rice. Everything tasted wonderful. The sweet sour sauce for the egg rolls was really good and I even liked the salad dressing! (Which is unusual for me) My only preference is breast meat for the chicken, so I shared with my daughter. Definitely will come back to try out more of the rolls, maki & nigiri! https://www.mistersushi.com
I wanted to love this place because the people working there seem very nice, but it was just not up to the standard you'd expect for the exorbitant prices. The food wasn't that good and the ambiance was lacking. There are far better alternatives nearby for equal or lower prices and unfortunately I can't say I would come back. The fish had a weird chewy, mealy, tongue-like texture to it that was unlike any other sushi I can remember eating. Very strange...
We were in PB and were craving sushi so we ended up here. The service was great and really fast so after we ate our sushi we ended up ordering more since we were not quite full and everything was delicious! The sushi and sashimi were both fresh and amazing. They were both beautifully plated as well and were really fun to share amongst 2 people. The sashimi plate was great for this since you get 2 of each type. We also the the takoyaki, agedashi tofu and calamari and we loved all of it. The calamari was crispy but also light since the pieces were so small (which I really liked!) and the takoyaki was the perfect mix of flavors. The tofu dish was a new thing for me as I have never tried something like this before, and I would recommend it as well! Overall we had a very good time. Our sushi craving was fulfilled and we experienced a bit more than planned since we were having such a good time! I would recommend this place!
VERDICT: Great that they have wagyu and some special fish varieties. How they address issues could use work (I'm not confrontational enough to ask for a comp). Would I bring an out-of-town friend here? Maybe, though maybe not if I'm planning to impress them. SUSHI: Their sushi comes with wasabi bits on the fish (for those who dislike wasabi), so you might have to ask to have that specifically excluded. Wagyu (special): from Miyazaki prefecture, I asked for the grade and I believe they said A5, could be wrong. As buttery as I remember it, but also that the chef does add some soy sauce, which personally makes it harder for the meat to shine, in my opinion. Either there was too much soy or potentially an issue with the rice, but it was slightly crumbly when picking up the pieces, which caused some orphan rice to be left on the plate. Snow crab: Not sure if it was since I came right before cose, but its visuals kind of looked lackluster. It wasn't the cleanest chunk of meat since I had to take out the "plastic"-like pieces that are usually part of the joint out, in each piece of sushi. Blue sweet shrimp: Not particularly sweet in my opinion (though I haven't had enough sushi to be able to have an expert opinion on this). I did notice both shrimps weren't cleanly prepared, I found all or almost all of their intestinal tract still intact, so I had to do some chopstick surgery to remove. The shrimp heads, which were removed and deep-fried, were phenomenal. It had the amazing smell of fried shrimp you'd normally find in a fried fish place, but with the delicateness of a potato chip. I could eat the shrimp heads all night long. Egg: fairly straightforward pieces of tamago. There is his own take on creating the piece, which was interesting. SERVICE: So this is where I had to ding Mister Sushi. I would have been comfortable giving 4 or 5 stars. First, they did acknowledge the snow crab/shrimp issues when they picked up the finished plates and were apologetic. I would have thought this would be addressed through complimentary sushi or a comp on the bill. Yes, I get maybe they still need to make money, but if there was substandard preparation of the sushi, they need to acknowledge it in a way that doesn't make the customer leave thinking they paid full price for that service. Second, I got charged ~$10 for the blue sweet shrimp, when it was $7.80 on the board/menu. I suspect the BLUE sweet shrimp was different than their regular sweet shrimp on the menu, but they forgot to update its pricing on the board. I asked about it and they fixed it. Short story, be sure to check your bill, due to a mismatch between their point-of-sales system's prices and the ones on the menu/specials board. VISIT DETAILS Tuesday 9:30pm, only person in the restaurant.
Have been going to Mister Sushi for 7 years. Nigiri and sashimi are excellent here - stars of the show & best in Pacific Beach especially considering the price. Rolls are okay, good and tasty but hasn't wowed me. Service is good: kind and polite staff. Can fit about 20 customers for dining. Prices are within standards for Pacific Beach. Highly recommend.
28 days ago
You can get 2 hours of street parking on Garnet Ave. I'm not sure if the restaurant has its own parking spaces, but parking around Garnet Ave is always challenging. Our experience was a bit of a roller coaster. At first, we noticed an odd smell inside the restaurant, which immediately made us less excited about the place. But since we were already there, we decided to order anyway. The photos in the menu didn't look very appealing, and we could hardly find three dishes we wanted to try. Surprisingly, except for the baked seafood, the other two dishes we ordered were really good. So good that we ended up ordering more! And the additional dishes were delicious too. Overall, the food really saved the experience. Everything we tried after that was tasty and satisfying. The main thing they could definitely work on is the smell inside the restaurant. read more
2 months ago
This place has a lovely speciality nigiri menu for a casual sushi place, the owners are legit Japanese and the chefs are too. I'd recommend the sea bream nigiri off the special menu and hand rolls to your fish preference. For cut rolls that are unique they have one topped with caviar that is pretty amazing. The Agedashi tofu is spectacular here, lots of places mess it up. The service is warm and welcoming. We have been going here since 1994, the restaurant looks exactly the same and the food has remained impeccable, the owners still run the place and it's a bit of a hidden gem. read more
The fish is fresh and tasty. We ordered the seaweed salad and 2 rolls. The seaweed salad was a ripoff - $7.50 for a very small plate of mostly lettuce with a tiny amount of seaweed salad on top. It was tasty but not worth the price. The rainbow roll was large, fresh and tasty as was the #17 roll (sorry, forgot name). The rolls were a tad bland and the sauce on #17 didn't work for me with the roll. The chef was wonderful and professional, as was the staff. The sushi bar counter top and menus could do with a cleaning, they were a bit sticky. And the restaurant had an odd smell when we walked in. It is close to where we stay and we will most likely go back, or order to go. read more
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1 year ago
Great sushi! Chef Tetsu introduced us to Herring a fish that I was glad we tried. It had a nice natural sweetness to it. There amber jack and yellow tail nigiri was our favorite of the night. This place literally seems a like great gem. Whenever we're back in the area we'll be dropping by again. read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I wanted sushi, so we came in last night, it was a Thursday evening. We were attended to quickly and kindly, everyone was so nice and each and every person gave excellent service. The Sushi chef made us a custom roll, he could hear us talking, so he offered to make us a crispy rice roll, it was so yummy, like nothing else I've ever tried before in a sushi roll. We had 2 of those rolls. i would encourage you to try them and ask, they will make it. Also the Itame (head chef), made us some Sea Bream nigiri very light and nice on the pallet. a nice contrast of a sushi meal. of course we had beers and large hot sake, what a perfect way to end the week. This place is cozy, not crowded. We live in weird times with all the pressures of life, so it is an honor to give such a wonderful review, to a very lovely business, and nice people that all that work there. i fight for this mom and pop type of Sushi restaurant. They operate in love, please go have a comforting experience and support this place. We will be back. Thank You. read more
1 year ago
average sushi but overpriced and my roll was falling apart. The eel sauce was watery and the food took a while. read more
Stopped in this unassuming restaurant on a rainy Saturday night. The place was not busy as it was close to 8 PM, there was only one group when we arrived. We sat at the bar and were immediately handed menus and waters. Decided to split the Chirashi A. With that dish came some miso soup which was very hot and had good flavor. We watched our dish being made and put together into a beautiful presentation . The dish was good, but if it was not for the rice that filled the bottom, we would have needed to order more food. I am interested in trying more from this spot, as the rest of the menu looked great and we experienced great service. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Sooo good! We got #17 and a spicy tuna roll, and pork gyoza. Definitely recommend coming here read more
6 years ago
You can spot the meticulous care taken in not only the cooking process but the crafting of the rolls and placement of the food. Came here on a Monday with the recommendation of a nearby business. Unfortunately they are closed on Monday's. No worries, we came back the following week! Mister Sushi is open for takeout. They offered to call us when ready if we wanted to wait in our car. It was nice out so we just waited outside. Did not take very long at all. Ordered from the lunch menu, chicken teriyaki & California roll. It comes with two egg rolls, salad, soup and rice. Everything tasted wonderful. The sweet sour sauce for the egg rolls was really good and I even liked the salad dressing! (Which is unusual for me) My only preference is breast meat for the chicken, so I shared with my daughter. Definitely will come back to try out more of the rolls, maki & nigiri! https://www.mistersushi.com read more
1 year ago
I wanted to love this place because the people working there seem very nice, but it was just not up to the standard you'd expect for the exorbitant prices. The food wasn't that good and the ambiance was lacking. There are far better alternatives nearby for equal or lower prices and unfortunately I can't say I would come back. The fish had a weird chewy, mealy, tongue-like texture to it that was unlike any other sushi I can remember eating. Very strange... read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
We were in PB and were craving sushi so we ended up here. The service was great and really fast so after we ate our sushi we ended up ordering more since we were not quite full and everything was delicious! The sushi and sashimi were both fresh and amazing. They were both beautifully plated as well and were really fun to share amongst 2 people. The sashimi plate was great for this since you get 2 of each type. We also the the takoyaki, agedashi tofu and calamari and we loved all of it. The calamari was crispy but also light since the pieces were so small (which I really liked!) and the takoyaki was the perfect mix of flavors. The tofu dish was a new thing for me as I have never tried something like this before, and I would recommend it as well! Overall we had a very good time. Our sushi craving was fulfilled and we experienced a bit more than planned since we were having such a good time! I would recommend this place! read more
VERDICT: Great that they have wagyu and some special fish varieties. How they address issues could use work (I'm not confrontational enough to ask for a comp). Would I bring an out-of-town friend here? Maybe, though maybe not if I'm planning to impress them. SUSHI: Their sushi comes with wasabi bits on the fish (for those who dislike wasabi), so you might have to ask to have that specifically excluded. Wagyu (special): from Miyazaki prefecture, I asked for the grade and I believe they said A5, could be wrong. As buttery as I remember it, but also that the chef does add some soy sauce, which personally makes it harder for the meat to shine, in my opinion. Either there was too much soy or potentially an issue with the rice, but it was slightly crumbly when picking up the pieces, which caused some orphan rice to be left on the plate. Snow crab: Not sure if it was since I came right before cose, but its visuals kind of looked lackluster. It wasn't the cleanest chunk of meat since I had to take out the "plastic"-like pieces that are usually part of the joint out, in each piece of sushi. Blue sweet shrimp: Not particularly sweet in my opinion (though I haven't had enough sushi to be able to have an expert opinion on this). I did notice both shrimps weren't cleanly prepared, I found all or almost all of their intestinal tract still intact, so I had to do some chopstick surgery to remove. The shrimp heads, which were removed and deep-fried, were phenomenal. It had the amazing smell of fried shrimp you'd normally find in a fried fish place, but with the delicateness of a potato chip. I could eat the shrimp heads all night long. Egg: fairly straightforward pieces of tamago. There is his own take on creating the piece, which was interesting. SERVICE: So this is where I had to ding Mister Sushi. I would have been comfortable giving 4 or 5 stars. First, they did acknowledge the snow crab/shrimp issues when they picked up the finished plates and were apologetic. I would have thought this would be addressed through complimentary sushi or a comp on the bill. Yes, I get maybe they still need to make money, but if there was substandard preparation of the sushi, they need to acknowledge it in a way that doesn't make the customer leave thinking they paid full price for that service. Second, I got charged ~$10 for the blue sweet shrimp, when it was $7.80 on the board/menu. I suspect the BLUE sweet shrimp was different than their regular sweet shrimp on the menu, but they forgot to update its pricing on the board. I asked about it and they fixed it. Short story, be sure to check your bill, due to a mismatch between their point-of-sales system's prices and the ones on the menu/specials board. VISIT DETAILS Tuesday 9:30pm, only person in the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Have been going to Mister Sushi for 7 years. Nigiri and sashimi are excellent here - stars of the show & best in Pacific Beach especially considering the price. Rolls are okay, good and tasty but hasn't wowed me. Service is good: kind and polite staff. Can fit about 20 customers for dining. Prices are within standards for Pacific Beach. Highly recommend. read more
3 years ago
Ordered Salmon Sashimi to go. 10 min after bringing it home I opened it and found a strange color on the sashimi slice and a bone. read more
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The seating capacity would not exceed more than 50 people. That said, if you are given a choice to either be seated at a table or at the bar means the place is not busy. My BF and I seated at the table, while most guest were at the bar. We ordered Asahi Beer, Gyoza, Philadelphia Roll, Crunchy Roll and Caterpillar Roll. Our order took forever to come, we sat for over 30 mins with no food and we didn't get water. The Gyoza tasted like the one you would get from a box at Trader Joe's, the sushi rice used in all of our sushi looks sticky and dare I say "moist". Sushi was over priced, it tasted ok but it's nothing to rave about. I am a big supporter of small businesses because I believe they put more love and care about the quality of their food. I am disappointed I did not enjoy my visit. read more
8 years ago
Would be five stars if not for being asked to move after they already sat us and then us asking for the bill and having to wait forever to get it when we wanted to leave. We came at the tail end of HH and took advantage of the beer deals. They have HH on the weekend, which is always a plus. Sushi was fresh according to my brother and I enjoyed my shrimp tempura dinner (miso, salad, rice, shrimp, veggies)! I was definitely full after my meal and happy with my choice. read more
3 years ago
6 years ago
Favorite place for sushi in PB! The fish is fresh and of great quality. We usually order 4 rolls and 1 appetizer. Most recently, we tried Mr. Chicken, their chicken karaage aka fried chicken, and it was so good! My boyfriend usually doesn't like chicken karaage (I know, who doesn't like fried chicken!?) but really loved it from Mister Sushi. Spicy salmon and rainbow rolls are both excellent choices, and I especially love that you can see larger chunks of the salmon in the spicy salmon rolls. Helpful tip: check the message from the business owner on this Yelp page to see their special rolls. They're not listed in the menu. I recommend #17! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
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5 years ago
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4 years ago
Small family owned sushi restaurant. The quality of the fish is top notch and they treat you like one of their own. I'm always on the hunt for new sushi places but keep coming back to Mister sushi because it's the best in town! read more
5 years ago
Favorite sushi spot in PB! Even more than Ota. I especially like how small and low key this place is. To me that feels like an authentic sushi experience. Service is extremely attentive and the chefs are all very professional. We just came in for a few quick bites of nigiri, and could tell right away that the fish was very fresh! My favorite part of the meal was the sweet shrimp. They serve you the fried heads for no additional cost. Even the spicy salmon/tuna for rolls is cut up and sauced each time rather than being pre-mixed! Their happy hour is a bit limited, but normal prices are decent for the quality and location. Don't expect cheap though. You definitely get what you pay for when it comes to sushi, so off those standards, it's a good deal. Can't wait to be back! read more
I enjoy hitting up sushi restaurants during lunch hours to see what lunch special they have available. I came to Mister Sushi with that in mind, and a very nice Japanese server directed me to their moist popular lunch special: The Lunch Box which includes tuna sashimi, chicken teriyaki, a couple of shrimp and vegetable tempura, steamed dumplings, and a side salad. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#ZUftVnpa_uMJfZdyzIwobg) The meal also came with some very good miso soup with several pieces of soft tofu. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#7XwLluXgmcj91r9_-TufZA) and well steamed rice. The online price says it cost $9.75, but it actually cost $12.50. They need to update their web site. Where to start? There was so much food in my bento. Let's start with the tuna sashimi. The sashimi was vibrant and fresh. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#cTZEl30o86GPtXYbC1f-kw) The tuna had a rich great flavor that coated my palate and woke up my taste buds. Of course, its flavor was enhanced with the addition of soy sauce. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#V8PRXGewh9iRD7m5jsnylw) I could of had several serving of this tuna and left happy. The chicken teriyaki was very good and mild teriyaki in flavor. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#J7eUPYbJcV11SwwnU2al1w) The chicken was tender and had a great char flavor from the grill. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#nmAdu7fNcUk2vr30DSuWfQ) I liked the fact that they did not over sauce the chicken. The shrimp tempura was awesome! The tempura was crunchy and well seasoned. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#Qo5podsjRRk-zRpNUUml6A) The shrimp was a moderate size and remained flavorful and succulent. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#dlfkBgmKNandlVRgp5t1lw The vegetable tempura were good, but they retained a little to much moisture. A common issue with vegetable tempura. The steamed dumplings were good. They were ground pork with minced vegetables. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#yYTpZZ8yoAvV4tf08UH76w) There were only two, but they were tasty little morsels that went very well with the hot mustard. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#TlRctQrUx4EvQ9Y9133KnA) The side salad was okay. It was basic and I thought this could be upgraded with perhaps a pungent ginger dressing, not the runny water ranch. (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mister-sushi-san-diego?select=WoQWmoF0z7qLSgQtGR4ryQ#Cr4fMI7-LJJHQHGMx8XSaQ) The sum it up, not a bad meal for lunch. I thought it was a bit steep for $12.50, but at least the food was quite good, and I actually got full, which is not true for most lunch specials I tackle. read more
4 years ago
Seriously the best sushi in San Diego. Had a late night sushi craving and mister sushi was one of the closest places open so decided to go! Ended up sitting next to a family that had been going to the restaurant for over 20 years, they said it was the best sushi in SD and after eating our dinner I can say it truly was. Can't wait to go back :) read more
4 years ago
The menu is very basic , no explanation of what inside the sushi. They have interesting fresh fish that they serve, but most of their sushi comes with imitation crab which is very cheap and disappointing. read more
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