We always come back here. We have tried several rolls from the menu and they never disappoint. Mmmm one downside is that the basic rolls are very tiny but they've kept the prices at a reasonable level, so I really don't expect more about those. If you like the deep fried ones, the last we tried was the Bazooka roll and it was delicious!! I definitely recommend it. The service is always 10/10! They are very friendly, responsive, kind, and when you pick up they always receive you with a smile, that is really important and appreciated I definitely recommend this sushi place! 5s read more

the sushi is solid, i've reordered multiple times -- however, if you are using a food delivery app, they will increase prices randomly if you're a returning customer. previously, i ordered uber eats here for seared salmon nigiri for $8. now, it's almost $12. crunch roll was $14 now it's $21!!! the submarine roll was also previously $18, now it's $27!!!!! the way they are changing the prices dramatically is wild. i totally understand the up-charge from restaurants on these apps, so it's expected to see $1-3 increase on regular in-store menu items. but it seems like they will just increase by almost $10 randomly? idk. that's too much and doesn't make much sense at all. so probably avoid using food delivery apps to order from here because the prices are always changing and by a LOT. (btw the prices changed within a week of ordering in march 2026) read more

Narumi Sushi - online menu - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

See all

This place is small, kind of hidden on Fletcher Parkway right next to the "Michael's" , this is place have few seats inside solely for the fact that they are a take out based restaurant. Going in for a quick bite you probably won't mind but if you looking for a place to have a nice lunch and spend some time in conversation... get to go. The restaurant is so popular there is constantly foot traffic. As for the sushi!!!!...... absolutely delicious. Next time I go will will be soon I will post pictures. I always get the kamikaze combo. It's about 14 pieces of straight deliciousness! Just give this place one try and I promise like a Pringle, you can't just have 1! See you soon Narumi! read more

See all

First time at Narumi and wow! The quality of sushi was so worth it to be such a small establishment sandwiched in a Michael's parking lot haha First off, parking is in a shared plaza, perfect for the "take out" aspect. I didn't care for the online ordering option, so I walked in on a Saturday night to order. The menu is posted in the window which was very convenient! There were so many people walking in and out, putting in orders / picking up orders. They do a lot of business. We ordered 4 rolls and it took about 30 mins. They were carefully packaged which was so appreciated, & delicious. Inside the restaurant there is limited seating, I'd say maybe 10 seats total? The concept is to pop in have a quick bite and leave, not necessarily sit down with a group and gab over dinner. Overall I can't wait to return! What a gem read more

See all

Yum, yum, and more yum! Ordering using the website is super easy and allows for customization, like, "no cucumber," or "less rice" (which I didn't realize that's something you can request!), or "add avocado," etc. Orders are ready pretty quickly, but there's no skimping on the flavor. And, amaebi is my favorite! read more

See all

I was coming to visit my grandma who was asking for sushi and I stopped by Narumi to pick up a roll for her. She just wanted a simple California roll and it tasted great. I've been here a few times when seeing family and they have great prices with great quality sushi! read more

Hidden gem in El Cajon! My sister and I ordered a few rolls from here and they were delicious, my favorite was the Godzilla roll! Parking was tough as it is in a busy/high volume shopping center. Additionally, this is essentially a takeout spot only! There is barely any sitting/waiting area inside so do not expect to dine in! Lastly, a bummer, I ordered a roll to sub salmon instead of tuna due to not being able to eat that and they said they could accommodate but when I got home it had tuna so I couldn't eat that roll and my sister did instead. All in all great spot and highly recommend! read more

This is an interesting setup here. It says takeout only but you can sit inside. There are two tables and then counter seating. No sushi bar seating. No table service. Order, pay, sit down. They do bring the food to you and there is self serve water and you bus your table. No frills sushi at its finest? Everything is served on paper plates or takeout containers. Is that bad? Of course not. But if you're looking for fine dining this isn't it. The staff is friendly. The place has its fan base bc the takeout orders were nuts. We've been here twice now so we do like it. We do sit inside. Rolls are standard at a fairly good price. We do the usuals like rainbow and spider rolls. On the recent visit we tried their karrage curry and yellowtail collar. Loved the curry but was let down by the collar as it needed some char imo. Good solid food at a good price. read more

Narumi Sushi - Taken January 2025. Grilled Yellowtail Kama needed char - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

See all

This place is one of my favorite places in San Diego to get fast and cheap sushi! It is only takeout but they do have tables if you wanted to quickly eat your take out there too. The rolls are on the smaller side but they are all around $12 so it's worth it for me! The inside of the store is very clean and gives the typical sushi restaurant vibes! read more

Narumi Sushi - Aloha Hand Roll 1 pcs - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

I live within walking distance. I'm so lucky!! Please don't plan to eat inside, it's super cramped. Most people only pick up. Their salmon bowl lunch special is available ALL DAY... It's basically rice, seaweed, and salmon. You're given soy sauce and it never fails because they add spicy mayo sauce in it You can't go wrong with any of the rolls as long as you like the ingredients. if you want something simple and creamy, try the smoked Philadelphia roll. I personally like the Goemon roll and if I want something, a little bit more savory filling and as a dish, you can't go wrong with the katsu chicken curry, which comes with a gravy like broth that contains a lot of vegetables and a bowl of rice with delicious ginger pieces, some salad and edamame ALSO.. PLEASE TRY THE 6-piece garlic tofu appetizer read more

Narumi Sushi - 2216350. Eight Piece Crispy Jalapeno Roll 32549237. Yakisoba Chicken Noodles 2216241. Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

In the area and wanted sushi. Soooo so glad I stumbled this place. So much variety in their rolls with a great price! It's now our go To spot for sushi rolls. I Think each rolls has lots of fish and toppings. The place is small with only a couple seatings spots if you want to sit down but if you want to take out this is the perfect spot. read more

See all

Pretty good sushi overall. We got it via doordash as we were staying at an Airbnb, but overall they did a good job with the food. Tasty sushi and they have a decent variety. Prices a little bit high, but I feel like sushi prices have sky rocked in the last few years. Still, we enjoyed the food which is pretty much what we were looking forward to. read more

I ordered the Pork Tonkatsu Bento. The rice and salad were okay, but the pork cutlet was very thin. The whole bento box felt surprisingly light when I picked it up. It was $14, which isn't expensive these days, but I don't think it was good value for the price. read more

I wonder if Owner EPAY knows what goes on at his restaurant. The sushi is still excellent (though not inspired as it once was) but my main concern is the general lack of effort. When I called my order in, the woman on the phone was mostly unintelligible and did not seem to care. When I got to the restaurant to have my order as a dine in, the servers attitude was lackluster at best. I am sorry I left any kind of tip electronically . And as always, the Signs with hand written messages to the diner such as "don't leave trash on your table", "put recycled cans and bottles here", are all filthy. They've been there forever and nobody ever cleans them evidently. There is a general attitude of not caring about the restaurant. Usually that means the owner does not care anymore. Too bad because the food is really good . read more

Narumi Sushi - lunch hour already hoppin' by 11:45. - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

See all

I tried really, really, really hard to like this place but it just didn't do it for me. It's a hole in the wall spot, which isn't awful, typically those are the best spots but for some reason, this one isn't it for me. I ordered a crunchy roll and it was the fishiest crunchy roll I've ever had. It was very off putting. I've order crunchy rolls from numerous places before and never have I ever. I also ordered a roll that was fried and I could tell by the coloration of the roll that the oil was just.... Old. Also ordered a chicken teriyaki bento box and the quality of chicken was a lot left to be desired. The place is also very, very, very filthy, which I can kind of look past but coupled with the food. No. Just no. Not sure how this place has such great reviews and rating. read more

A little gem of a Japanese place in Fletcher Hills. Ample parking, rhr place is very small wirh 3 booths. However, the atmosphere is warm asn the staff friendly. They generate very good business with many take out and quite a popular place. Their sushi is good quality and fresh. I love their dragon rolls and caterpillar rolls. Their teriyaki bento box is flavorful and the chicken is tender. I have been here twice a week for their affordable and fresh tasting sushi. I love supporting local businesses and if you haven't tired this place, what are you waiting for. read more

Always come here because they have the best sushi ! Totally recommend trying out this spot! read more

Narumi Sushi - Specials - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

I think this is one of the best takeout sushi spots in san diego! The sushi is always so good and fresh, and the prices are reasonable and fair. read more

It was sushi night and we chose to go to a place we hadn't been to in a long time. There is very limited seating as this is more of a pick up/to go place. The sushi here is affordable and the food is good. We were lucky to get a table to dine inside and again remember this is more of a "to go" place and everything is served in a container. We ordered the following... *Nabeyaki Udon Udon with a poached egg, 2pcs Shrimp Tempura, Carrots, Broccolis, seaweed, 2pcs fish cakes, and small piece of chicken *Baked Scallop Roll Inside: Crab, Avocado, & Cream Cheese. Top: Marinated Scallop, Spicy mayo, & Sweet sauce *Crunch Roll Inside: Crab, & Shrimp Tempura Top: Crunch Flake, Sweet Sauce, & spicy mayo *Classic Bento Pick 2 Items. Served with edamame, Salad, and Steam Rice. tempura veggies and shrimp tempura *Sashimi Bento Sashimi 7pcs (Tuna, Salmon, yellowtail), Tempura Mix(2 Shrimps 1 Crab+vegas), Edamame, Salad, & Steam Rice You can't go wrong with anything you order. The sushi was delicious, the soup was flavorful and the Bento choices were yummy!! Would definitely order food here again!!! read more

See all

I've always seen this Narumi on Yelp with it's high and many ratings. I never knew it was located in a plaza next to my son's football practice field. I've been to the other location in Lemon Grove plenty of times before they closed down and changed ownership to Hinata. So I basically anticipated it tasting the same as the old Narumi in Lemon Grove in which it did. There's really no seating but I saw a lot of people getting takeout and they have a menu posted outside so you can see what you want before entering. They have the same extensive menu and inexpensive prices. I'm pretty familiar with the menu from the previous location which were my usuals: - [x] Narumi bento box with truck stop roll - [x] 7 samurai combo (rainbow, goeman, Hawaiian, and last samurai rolls) - [x] Sunomono salad - [x] Grilled salmon kama w spicy ponzu - [x] YT carpaccio - [x] Mackerel nigiri - [x] Spicy YT hand roll - [x] Spicy scallop hand roll The food was quick even though I placed my order in person and it was about $100 for everything. My only complaint is of the sunomono salad. It had a ton of daikon shredding as a filler but literally 2 strands of imitation crab and a tiny bit of seaweed salad. Other than that everything else is pretty solid. read more

See all

First time trying this place we ordered to pick up, as my first impression it looks amazing, but smells grimy . Specially the chicken, it has this taste like when it's no longer good, I tried different parts of the chicken but it's a no go for me. Everything has sugar in it, like a sugar dressing for the salad, and hella sugar glaze from the teriyaki where the rice is super drenched. Tbh should have ordered from panda because the chicken was really not it for me. It smells funny and taste is bizarre, and trust me I'm open to new flavors but the chicken is just not it. Unfortunately I wouldn't consider trying this place again. read more

See all

We came in around 5:30 on a Saturday evening. We ordered a chicken catsu bowl, teriyaki beef & tempura shrimp bento box, a spicy veg roll, fried tofu fried rice, and one more sushi roll I can't remember. We all enjoyed everything. The spicy veg roll was one of my favorite veggie rolls I've had. It wasn't actually as spicy as I expected but it did have a lot of fresh flavors. Service was friendly and pretty fast. It was pretty busy. The only thing that's a bit of a drag is the place is more or less takeout only. There are a couple places to sit and eat but not much. Also the surrounding strip mall is pretty run down. Other than the small location and the state of the area outside the restaurant I'd say it's worth a try. read more

Narumi Sushi - Spicy Veg Roll - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

See all

Great little spot for a quick bite of sushi! Fish was fresh and all of the rolls were delicious. Service was a little brisk but not unkind. The interior is very small but perfect for a quick meal or grab and go, especially with how reasonable the prices are! read more

See all

I love this place a lot. I feel it's very authentic, not just the food but the interior, and the simplistic quality of dishes without being overpriced reminds me of the culture of small restaurants in Japan. Food is delicious and has high quality ingredients. For the price, it's generous. The rice is a test of quality in Asian restaurants, and I think it was very well cooked. I'm happy that the restaurant is getting good business, because it's exactly the kind of place I love having in my neighborhood. read more

See all

The food here is great. We haven't eaten near for a long time. The service is good. You walk up to the counter and order and then sit down and wait for your food. We will be back. read more

Narumi Sushi - Ambiance casual and clean 2-2025 - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

Neighborhood Sushi Restaurant but without the restaurant service. It's very small inside, 2 booths and on the other side a bar set without the bar. No table service, you order at the register and then they call you when your food is ready, as tiny as it is, it gets very busy. Food is delicious, it is served in containers to go. Friendly staff. Would I be a returning customer? Yes!! My favorite was the fried oysters on the appetizer menu. read more

Narumi Sushi - Chicken Katsu with Curry on the side - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

See all

I use to love this place but then me and my girlfriend got food poisoning and ended up having to go to urgent care. I called them to let them know and management did not care or apologize. Won't be going there anymore :( read more

Narumi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

Narumi is the best no frills counter service and To-Go sushi spot in La Mesa. You know what you're getting for $6+ basic cut rolls and the $10+ specialty rolls. It doesn't pretend to be Banbu, and it's the next best thing to grabbing the Costco Salmon Sushi platter for the price. This place is jamming from open so close with pick-up orders and delivery drivers so place your order before the typical dinner rush. There is plenty of parking, plus a cool trading/sports card shop and a Michael's next door, to peruse while you wait. The Truck Stop roll is filling and the cream cheese wontons are a staple. The yakisoba and the Narumi bento combo are popular here. read more

This place is an excellent value. It was easy to order online, and our order was ready pretty quickly on a Friday night. We got a baked scallop roll, a spicy tuna roll, and a kids teriyaki chicken for about $25 which is a really good deal for a sushi restaurant. I really appreciate the inexpensive kids option, I wish more places had simple small meals like that. They also were generous with the ginger and wasabi, which was a nice bonus. It was takeout only but that's fine by me, I appreciate the simple layout and quick service. I'm grateful for places like this with affordable but good quality options, they are rare. I live twenty minutes away but I'll be a regular I'm sure. read more

Narumi Sushi - 2394558903. Spicy Tuna Roll (already ate a few pieces) - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California

Spicy tuna poke was mushy all grounded up and not like the chunks in the picture. Seaweed salad was fishy

First time here and I have to be honest it wasn't what I expected. This place is primarily a to-go sushi place with only two tables and handful of seats to sit and eat. Thankfully a table was open when I got here on a Sunday during the lunch hour. There's no table service so you order at the register and wait for your food. Their rolls come in cardboard serving bowls for a lack of better word. So how was the food? My three rolls I got were really good. Surprisingly good as a matter of fact. Despite the unassuming atmosphere the sushi chefs know what they're doing and make high quality rolls with fresh fish and other quality ingredients. While this place might not be the typical dine-in sushi restaurant it's a great choice to drop by, grab some rolls to eat at home and watch a movie or even go to a park and have a picnic. I live close and I won't hesitate to get some rolls for a quick meal at home. Their prices are very reasonable too. I'll definitely be back. read more

See all

Really good affordable sushi! Quick service! Good quality and better price! Recommend!

A great affordable option for sushi in La Mesa, but be prepared to wait or do takeout as the place is small. Only two tables and a couple of seats by the window are available to dine in, so we saw many customers doing takeout. The utensils and plates are also all takeout making Narumi a casual spot. Spicy Yellowtail Handroll (4/5): Convenient if you don't want to commit to a roll. The yellowtail they use was really fresh here. The spice comes from a spicy mayo so it wasn't spicy at all though. Maki Maki (3.5/5): Salmon and yellowtail are the main fish in this roll. Toppings were loaded with freshly chopped jalapeno and sesame seed. I t was a fresh tasting roll but more heavy from the cream cheese. Truck Stop Roll (5/5): Similar to the maki maki, this also contains salmon inside and yellowtail on top. I liked this one more only because the ponzu, chili oil and green onions were more cohesive toppings. Protein Rainbow Roll (5/5): Very vibrant and lots of fish and toppings in this one! It's a no rice roll so you are getting all the good stuff, shrimp, tuna, crab, salmon, yellowtail, and albacore are all included. Really delicious and does provide all the protein! Overall, I enjoyed the rolls at Narumi and found it to be very satisfying. They do differ from a lot of casual sushi restaurants in San Diego in that their rolls are higher quality and not all with filler imitation krab. They offer more with handrolls, cooked entrees, nigiris, lunch specials, bentos, and lots more. read more

See all

If you want great sushi, try Narumi. It's mainly a to-go spot, though seats are available if you want to eat there. The focus is on service, taste, and price--not the decor. Narumi nails all three. Owned by Japanese owners, sometimes they're present. La Mesa Narumi is a great choice. read more

We went to Narumi sushi and it's a really tiny place. There are two tables and then three seats at the sushi bar. There's a big sign that says no table service so you basically go up and order what you want and then sit down and they bring it to you later. That place does so much to go business. We thought we were going to get so fast but we weren't because there was just person after person coming up to get there to go order. We got quite a few things, including California rolls, seaweed salad, Tamargo, and a couple crunchy Sushi rolls. Everything was good. read more

Great affordable take-out sushi spot in La Mesa. Although they do have a couple of booths and three or four chairs with a sushi bar, they don't do table service. I personally don't mind that as we usually get it to-go anyway. What keeps us coming back is how good and affordable the prices are. Whenever I'm in the area, I make it an effort to get my sushi fix, and it always hits. read more

Finally!! found a good place that has agedashi tofu made the way I like. Also excellent Yellowtail nigiri. I took the staff's recommendation and tried the Ikura Nigiri. Wow. So good. Reasonably priced and great service. Mostly carry out as it's a small place. Not fancy but welcoming and comfortable. I'll be coming back, often. read more

See all

Excellent food service prices portions parking amenities ambiance location freshness.

First time ordering and I was impressed! I had the truck stop roll and submarine roll. Both excellent! I quality of fish was good compared to the price. Seemed fresh. I also really enjoyed the flavor combos of both. They were both spot on with flavor but it didn't distract from the freshness of the fish. Will order again! read more

I like this place for fast food sushi. It is consistent. Ive been ording from this place for years . On my account, sister's and mom's This place took over a true Japanese restaurant years ago. GOTTA LOVE THE NEON GREEN WASABI. (NOPE) The neon green Wasabi was a true disappointment. Please lie to me and make me believe it is real Wasabi. I probably won't be coming back. What else are they "fudging"? read more

Narumi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - La Mesa, California