In response to Paulina A.'s one-star review, I was at the restaurant the night you and your family were being very rude and harassing the staff. You claim that you "were being treated differently because we are Mexican", when in reality all that happened was one of the staff members spoke to you in Spanish because that is the language you had been speaking all night. And since a huge portion of San Diegans know Spanish, they were in no way treating you differently. Another detail you failed to mention was that, by the time your waiter kindly informed you that would he be needing your table soon for an incoming reservation, you had already been at the restaurant for hours and had been finished eating for a very long time. And the manager even gave you yet another hour on top of all this before she had to resort to calling the police to escort you off the premises for trespassing. But hey, at least you got your free meal out of your horrendous behavior. I am extremely impressed by the professionalism and kindness every single staff member showed even while they were being verbally abused by one family. And not to mention the fantastic food we enjoy every time we come here! read more

Great sushi spot in Coronado nigiri was excellent Service and ambiance are also great but the best part hands down is their dessert brown sugar cheesecake Thanks for a lovely date night read more

This is a good neighborhood sushi joint with some inventive specials and reasonable prices. Make sure to make a reservation since this place can be busy! We ordered one of the blackboard specials and a tuna special. Each came with 5 pieces of fish. The food was all very tasty! read more

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Overall awful: 1. Super long wait - restaurant was half full and we waited a half an hour for our side items/appetizers and another 45 minutes for our sushi. Took 10-15 min to take our order and I had to ask for the check. 2. They didn't get my order right -- sashimi instead of sushi and I am 100% certain I said sushi. 3. Edamame was buried in rock salt. Okay/Acceptable: 1. Cali roll was average but nothing great and had too much sesame seed, a bit too much rice. 2. Salmon sushi/sashimi was good. read more

Miso Soup Delicious! Saiko Roll ok. Vegetable Tempura ok. Service was Great! Cool vibe to this place. Happy hour prices were pretty good and included apps, drinks, and rolls. Plenty of seating options. You can sit at the drink bar, the sushi bar, and tables inside and outside. It's great for medium to small group. Place is pretty busy during lunch and dinner rush. Parking could be a little difficult at times. The Saiko Sushi roll was good but without the sauce it wasn't that flavorful and my roll was a little sloppy, each piece was falling apart when you grabbed it. I think it wasn't rolled tight enough - making it difficult to eat. The veggie tempura was good. It did have fried red bell pepper which was a little different. The bottom of the plate was a bunch of extra bits of oily fried tempura pieces. Since the rest of the veggies sat on top of that, the bottom pieces of veggies were half oily/soggy. They had a lot of other specials and fresh sushi options that looked interesting... maybe on a second trip. read more

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Not bad. Kinda pricy, but so is every other restaurant in town. And this is sushi, so you could probably consider this a better deal than the other joints around, especially if you come during happy hour. I came on Monday, which is happy hour all night apparently. Good service and vibes. Edamame - It's alright. Towards the bottom, there were a couple pieces that were weirdly soft a little bit, but nothing bad. Miso soup - A bit light on the miso for my preference, but otherwise good. Tuna - I think I'm just being extra, but calling a couple pieces of nigiri a "flight" feels kinda cringe to me. Like slamming two culturally saturated terms that have no business being together. But I do that kinda crap all the time too, so then I'm just being hypocritical. The quality of the tuna seems good and the slices were big. I particularly liked the one that was seared with the pepper, nice umami. Wasabi - Very generic tasting. Not real wasabi of course, but it does have some bite to it, so not bad. Pickled ginger - I've noticed putting this in the flowery shape tends to dry out of it more than I'd like. Not sure why. Of course, I suspect most don't people don't eat this, making plating arguably more important. Saiko roll - Easily my favorite item. As someone who normally likes to eat food with tons of flavor and spicy crap, the subtle flavors of sushi are sometimes lost on my destroyed taste buds. This is a lot of flavor and a lot of carbs. Delicious. American sushi joints are best at making Americanized fried roll abominations after all. Lol. Speaking of spicy food, the waitress also recommended the market veggie curry. I was intrigued but suspicious and asked if it was Japanese style curry, and if it was spicy. It sounds like they never get asked this as she said, "not really? It's yellow curry," and "it's kind of mild." After that, I asked if I could "make it spicy." She was even more surprised by this question and both her and the sushi guy at the counter asked 'what did I mean by that?' I supposed I could've asked them to add chili or give me hot sauce, but at that point I kind of assumed it wasn't going to be good and said 'nevermind.' To be fair, yellow curry isn't supposed to be AS spicy as some other curry? But also to be fair, yellow curry should be a Thai dish, which implies they're recommending me a nondescript curry that is actually a Thai curry at a Japanese restaurant. If I asked for more spice at a Japanese curry joint in Japan, never in a million years would someone ask 'what did I mean by that?' But we're not in Japan, okay, fair. Lol. Well, if I'm ever here again, I finally order it out of curiosity. read more

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Sushi was great. Service wasn't the best. But my friends had been before and didn't have problems with the service

My partner and I made last minute reservations for Saiko and we were seated right away. The restaurant was full on a Thursday evening. We ordered a Saiko miso soup, the Saiko tempura, and a few different rolls (Ace, Crown, Imperial). The tempura was a mix of veggie and shrimp- the vegetables were a little tough and hard to chew, but the shrimp was melt in your mouth soft. The miso soup was really interesting but also really good! The rolls all tasted fresh, but I felt like some of the sauces overpowered everything and it was all I could taste. Overall, service was great, food was good, and location is great! read more

Love this sushi place !!! Peyton is incredible and this sushi is to die for!!!! They also have an amazing happy hour!!!!

Extremely Disappointing!!! Absolutely horrible experience. We came to this restaurant as a family, and from the beginning, the waiter had an extremely rude attitude toward us. He was dismissive, unfriendly, and made us feel unwelcome throughout the entire interaction. We are Mexican, and unfortunately, we genuinely felt that we were being treated differently because of it. We were already seated at our table when we were suddenly told that we had to get up and leave because they had a reservation for that table. If the table was reserved, that should have been communicated before seating us, not after we were already sitting there. What made the situation even worse was the way the waiter handled it. Instead of explaining the situation politely and respectfully, he was extremely rude and had a terrible attitude, making us feel like we were being kicked out rather than treated like paying customers. The entire interaction left us with a very strong impression that we were being treated differently because we are Mexican. Whether that was the intention or not, that is exactly how we were made to feel, and that is completely unacceptable. We came to enjoy a meal as a family and instead left feeling humiliated and unwelcome. There are plenty of restaurants where customers can be treated with basic respect and courtesy, so we will definitely never return to this place. read more

Coronado island sushi bar and grill Saiko Sushi is serving creative, local fish, rolls, drinks, and other Japanese fare. AMBIANCE Modern, day-lit, and just a little quirky with homage to Godzilla and retro Japanese art. SERVICE Friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, attentive FOOD 5/5 Shrimp Yakitori: tenderly grilled on a skewer, with a delicate yet delightfully fragrant tandoori marinade. 4.5/5 Saiko Roll: salmon, yellowtail, Kani Kama (imitation crab meat) wrapped in sushi form, then tempura fried, and served with wasabi aioli and an almost gel-like caramelized soy sauce 4/5 Spicy Opah Roll: subtly spicy read more

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Absolutely the best sushi I have ever had!!! Teriyaki chicken bento box was amazing!!

Wonderful at all levels! Love Saiko, the setting, the location, the food beyond wonderful. Most of all, the people who work there. It doesn't matter in what capacity. They are amazing! read more

Had a beef bowl and the chef's choice for sashimi. Food was fresh and service was good. It's definitely meant for tourists

Shoutout to Peyton for such amazing customer service! I ordered over the phone and my order came out incorrectly, but she was so kind and helpful and made sure everything was taken care of right away. When I went back to pick it up, she had the sweetest energy, and the chefs were also incredibly kind and apologetic. Not only is the food incredible here, but the service is what truly makes this place such a great experience whether you're dining in or taking food to go. read more

Saiko Sushi is amazing. You will only find the local fresh fish. We ordered the seaweed salad, California. Roll. The Kingpen roll. The black belt roll and the master chief roll. They were fantastic. The rice is very good. The servers are very nice. Ray helped us. He explained everything clearly about the restaurant and about the menu and to drink. We had the snow angel nigiri. W read more

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I got reservations for a Friday night, we got there a little and the host kindly was able to seat us right away. Just in time for us to still make Happy Hour. The happy hour portions are huge and so affordable. I suggest going hungry. We ordered the Saiko edamame, spicy opa roll, champ roll and a salmon avocado roll. All delicious. For desert we got the PB mocha cheesecake. So delicious and decadent. It's a small restaurant but they really make it work. The full windows in the front makes for great lighting. A wonderful time really read more

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Ivan as usual was amazing. The best server in San Diego by far. Saiko is our favorite Sushi restaurant. Great desserts and specialty drinks. Cheers! Greg F. read more

The sushi counter was a great place to sit. The chefs and waitresses explained everything in the menu and also how to eat it. Like, not drowning your chef's choice in soy sauce. This place is the tits read more

Amazing sushi and wide variety of Sake... next time you're in Coronado make sure to visit this place... you won't get disappointed. Ask for Ray so he can recommend you unique dishes and the best sake! read more

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We were thrilled to find Saiko Sushi on Coronado Island. The sushi was delicious & well designed with some unusual combinations. It was one of our favorite meals on vacation that also was reasonably priced especially if you make it by "happy hour!" Great service too & easy to get a table. read more

In Coronado for work. Stopped in for dinner. Had the sesame seasoned edamame, a crown roll and a tempura ice cream sandwich. I would order the roll again but not the other two. Service was great. Place is small but we never felt rushed. read more

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I NEED MY DEAR JOHN BACK 10/10 on everything the gyoza was fye, salmon avocado was fye. Happy hour is fye and service is fye. read more

We love this place. The food is great and so is the service. It can sometimes be hard to get a table - especially on weekends- so it's a good idea to make reservations. The happy hour prices are good and the staff is always warm and welcoming. read more

Waiting over 1 hour for food. 12 tables . Still not here! Saki flights are tasty. Ordered the Special...Just ok, portion was very lite. 1234567890123456789012345 read more

We love Saiko and it is one of our favorite restaurants. The Saikon roll is one of our favorites and they have a great happy hour.

Fantastic! My boyfriend and I went right at 4:30 on a Friday night for happy hour. I asked if they could make the shrimp tempura crunchy roll and he knew exactly what I wanted. We ordered edamame, miso soup , California roll , and 2 glasses of Chardonnay. Total was a tad over $40. Im on a staycation with my bf and we had a great meal and service for a fair price. Our server was Frankie and I would ask for him next time! read more

The sushi and service were just okay. Ordered the shrimp tempura roll and a caterpillar roll. The latter was good and the tempura was as my kids would say "mid". Had the world cup on the screen with no volume. Given that the few people there were engaged in the match, when asked to turn on the volume, they declined. I thought that was poor customer service. They clearly didn't read the room. I wouldn't eat here again. read more

I can't recommend this enough! The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the our overall experience was great. Thank you to our server, Jayme. read more

Let me tell you. We live in north park and when that location shut down, we were devastated...until we found out Coronado had a location and it was awesome. We followed JR to this location and sit at the bar any chance we can. We appreciate the amazing hospitality and service provided by Franco (server), Aaron (manager), Tim (sushi chef), and Payton (server). We come here probably once a week. We are always taken care of by the most incredible, kind, fun, and amazing staff. We live in north park but will always travel to Coronado for some awesome sushi and good vibes. Don't sleep on the kabuto and collar, the Saiko salmon is everything, and th monthly special rolls are always a good choice. We are psycho for Saiko!! read more

Saiko is a gem on Coronado island. Their sushi is one of the best places I have had the pleasure of dining at. All their cuts are so fresh and they have a lot of awesome daily specials that have some unique cuts of fish and rolls. The service here is always on point but it never hurts to make a reservation as it is a small place. The restaurant is very cozy but modern. read more

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I used to frequent the Saiko location north park and we were saddened that our go to happy hour sushi spot was no longer. Luckily, the Coronado location exists! This review is for happy hour only. First, pleasantly surprised to learn that happy is from 4:30-9pm on Mondays! 4-6:30pm the rest of the week. It wasn't overwhelmingly busy and our server was attentive. The happy hour menu here didn't have all the same items as the north park location but still had our favorite saikorama roll. I don't typically gravitate towards cooked rolls but it has a nice balance of crunch and flavor especially with the sauces. We also got the Saiko Edamame (Interesting flavors with celery salt, oil and a LOT of garlic), pork gyoza, salmon avocado roll (classic), spicy opah roll, champ roll (another cooked fish roll). I was disappointed at the lack of raw fish options on the menu. Overall, it was a good deal if you're in the area but I won't be trekking out to Coronado regularly for this happy hour. read more

Big shout-out to Jaime of Saiko Sushi. I'd tried to make a reservation at Yummy Sushi, explaining that we're local, semi-regulars, and that it's our 20th anniversary. I asked if they could they could bend their reservation rule of parties of 6 or over, and they said, per their manager, no (it would have been for only 6pm, not exactly the dinner rush- just attempting to sneak in a special dinner while our kiddo is at karate). So I reached out to Saiko, and Jaime could not have been friendlier or nicer, even saying that she'd see if she could do something special. Saiko Sushi just became our sushi go-to place in town. Customer service, some reasonable flexibility, and basic human kindness... it makes ALL the difference. Get that right, and you'll get loyal customers. read more

Food was amazing. Unique and eclectic takes on rolls. Service took some time. Nice Ambiance and to highly recommend a sake flight. read more

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Affordable dining options are limited in Coronado and not always appealing. Saiko Sushi sits firmly in the middle with a nice location by the bay and great happy hour options. The problem is that the quality varies wildly. I've had some terrific meals and I've had some really mediocre ones as well. If you go for happy hour, I'd recommend the spicy opa and champ rolls since those are the most consistent. For an appetizer, go with the edamame (garlic edamame if you're not on a date) and the seaweed salad. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. There's plenty of free parking along 1st and 2nd street on D or E. If you want a nice walk after eating, head north on 1st street a few blocks to Bayview or Harborview park where you can get an awesome view of the downtown San Diego skyline read more

Amazing sushi!!! A great price for the portions and flavors you get! Went during happy hour and while it's definitely cheaper, the portions are still huge! You'll leave happy hour super full. read more

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Super unique sushi rolls which can be on the pricier side. Great date night spot as its right next to centennial park in Coronado so you can walk and see the skyline of downtown sd with all its lights. Went for my birthday and i had an option for free ice cream, vanilla, matcha, and unagi. Suprisingly unagi was delicious. It was sweet but salty, perfectly balanced. My bf and I shared 4 different rolls. We got the Crown Roll, Kingpin Roll, Saiko Roll and the Blackbelt roll. Our favorite was Blackbelt as the pineapple jalapeño emulsion sauce was so damn flavorful like mm mm mmmm. They open later than most sushi restaurants, and I would come back again just for the ice cream and blackbelt roll. read more

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The amount of fake crab in most of the rolls is very excessive. When all but 3 rolls offered have kani mamma( fake crab) it's not a great sushi place.you know it's pathetic when they sit you so low at the sushi bar you can't see the crap they are putting in the rolls. Go to our local grocery store you will get better and more honest sushi, How can the best sushi around come from god dam Jackson Wyoming. You see any fake crab no thats all fish flown in within 24 hours. You are in San Diego so pathetic you can't do better. Fake crab out of a can nice job. read more

Great place for every min once a week , fantastic service and cozy ambience . Draft beer is ice cold , nigiri's are limited but great freshness ! read more

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SERVICE SUCKS at Saiko on a Thursday night! Our server was more focused on to go orders, and the floater with pink hair saw us and shuttered in avoidance when we tried to flag him down so we can pay for another round of drinks. Very Strange reaction for any business who is trying to grow and drive revenue. We won't be coming back! We went down to Nicky Rottens a few doors down for more drinks and dessert. Highly recommend them for their friendly service! P.S. Please give TREY a promotion! He was hustling the whole time we were there being ignored by our waiter (Franco B) and pink haired guy. Trey was super friendly and seems to be to only one who took their job seriously! read more