We just moved to the area. We popped in to make a quick take out order. The staff was welcoming and friendly. Greeted us right away, and gladly took our order. The two female servers I spoke with were personable and so kind. Very helpful and of course the food was packaged well. Everything was fresh and delicious. We cannot wait to go back. read more

Sekai Sushi - Take out order. Everything was made well and delicious. - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tried and true sushi spot, love meeting friends here! The sushi is all good, but the lobster special roll is the reason we keep coming back. Service is always quick and friendly. A little difficult to find the front door (it's blacked out) but once you find it, you'll keep coming back! read more

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Look at this Salmon Every single time I come here, I leave very satisfied with my purchases read more

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I guess we should have been forewarned by our experience here when we pulled into the huge parking lot with many empty businesses until we finally found where this restaurant was. Walked in before the heavy dinner rush and instead of being greeted, we were waved to a table from someone in the back. The menu has sushi, sashimi and cooked entrees. Nothing extra special from what you would expect from a sushi joint. I wanted a sashimi dish but the only one shown on the menu is listed under lunch specials. Pricing was not readily apparent. The sashimi sampler was listed on the paper ordering list but did not say which fish is included. When asking the waitress, she said tuna, salmon, whitefish, and eel?!? Sounded alarming as I have never had raw eel for any sashimi. I asked if it included albacore (which I did not want). She went to ask because she didn't know. When I was told it was part of it, I asked if I could sub out for something else. She said yes, but didn't mention any fee for doing so. I asked her for steamed rice which was an added charge too. We were a little surprised with all the added charges when the bill came. But since their manner of service is to swing by the table and then rush off, we sat for awhile before they noticed we had a question. Normally, the explanation would have sufficed but it seemed they couldn't explain why the upcharge wasn't mentioned earlier during the ordering of food. The fish and sushi here was decent. Nothing to amaze me compared to other places. Even the manager's handling of the questioned bill was unhelpful. We just paid and left. So we definitely won't be back again. I wouldn't recommend the place since there are plenty of better sushi restaurants around that do know how to provide good appreciative service to their customers and have waitstaff who knows the menu and can answer questions about it accurately. read more

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My fave sushi place!! The staff is super nice, know their regulars, quick service, fresh delicious food big portions and great prices!! It is small and cozy but always have room for you. I have seen them fill up quickly people definitely know about this gem! The other amazing thing that I really appreciate is that they let you order happy hour menu and prices TO GO!! read more

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Their sushi is well priced for freshness and flavor. The restaurant is on the smaller end; I can see them filling up quickly on the weekends. It seemed clean overall, nothing fancy or upscale. Overall, the food was tasty and came out rather quickly once we ordered. I probably wouldn't dine in on the weekends when I'd expect more traffic, as I'm not confident the service would be very attentive since it already wasn't for a Wednesday evening. They seem to have a happy hour menu, but the start/end times weren't listed nor did the server inform us when we asked if it was happy hour. There are some items listed in the menu that have different prices from the sushi list which is where you'd mark your order. We found when we paid that the price in the menu is what they used (didn't get a chance to ask prior to ordering because the service was spotty). We ordered: - Gyoza - Salmon sashimi - Viva Las Vegas roll - has a good kick from the spicy tuna on top - Hot night roll - also has a good kick of spice - Baked salmon roll Miso soup is complimentary. read more

Sekai Sushi - From to back: salmon sashimi, viva Las Vegas, hot night - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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We really enjoyed the food here, and I was happy with the large variety of vegetarian options. The prices were reasonable, and I thought the fried rice was hot & fresh. The vegetarian tempura roll was a solid vegetarian roll. It's really cute and quaint inside, and service was quick. The only complaint I had is that we felt rushed out. We paid and were chatting with friends and they cleared the table around us and kept coming back to take the check and ask if "there was anything else..." It was pretty pointed they wanted us to leave even though it wasn't crowded and there was an hour until they closed. Other than that, it would have been a 5 star. read more

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This place is only worth visiting during happy hour pricing. The food is pretty good, very heavy and rich though. I usually end up with really bad belly aches afterwards. So the pros are cheap and quick, mid tasting. Cons- service, one of the waitresses is the main one and she is very ... dismissive. The other is nice and very helpful. You get what you pay for and sometimes you want late night cheap sushi with your kids and it's great. Just be ready for lots of msg inflammation haha. read more

What a local gem! this is a must have if you live in Mesa and ALSO if you don't! Worth driving out of the way for. Customer service is amazing and intentional. The food is beyond delicious and the options are endless. The spicy garlic edamame is a must. Gyoza pan fried can never disappoint here! My favorite rolls are hot night, viva Vegas and crunchy garlic roll. The miso soup also leaves me wanting more! The cozy traditional vibe is wonderful and the atmosphere is not overwhelming. Makes it feel like a home away from home. 11/10 recommend! read more

Sekai Sushi - Las Vegas Roll and Hot Night - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Sekai Sushi: A Hidden Gem That Rolls Deep in Flavor and Feels Sekai Sushi is more than a restaurant--it's our special little sushi sanctuary. Every visit is a sweet memory with my kids, made even more special by the incredible woman who may be the owner. She always remembers us, greets the kids with the warmest smile, brings them chopstick helpers like they're royalty, and treats them like VIPs. That level of kindness? Priceless. Let's talk food. My go-to starter: shrimp tempura--crispy, golden, and comes with 4 pieces (no skimping here!). I always cozy up with a bowl of miso soup, especially when I drop a spoonful of rice in it--so simple, so comforting. My picky eaters? They devour the chicken teriyaki plate, and we always order extra rice. I snag the veggies--perfectly tender and soaked in that savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. And then there's my all-time favorite: the spicy sashimi salad with extra avocado. **please note I requested the extra alvacado~ so do not order it expecting that much green greatness unless you ask!!! It's got kick, crunch, and cool--all in one bite. Warning: you gotta be on team cilantro and onion or this one's not for you! When I splurge a little more, it's 911 rolls all the way--refreshing cucumber-wrapped sushi that packs a flavorful punch. A squeeze of lemon + a hit of wasabi = chef's kiss. Want some fire? Go for the Hot Night Roll. It's got the heat, the flavor, the drama. But let's not forget the real crown jewel: the iced tea. As the self-proclaimed Ice Tea Queen, I don't say this lightly--this tea hits every time. Cold, crisp, and the perfect sip between spicy bites. Happy hour has great prices if you wanna try a variety of things! Whether you're on a date with your littles like I was, flying solo with a book, or just craving quality sushi and peace--you'll find a little magic here. Sekai Sushi, you've got my heart and my chopsticks. read more

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Wow! Not what I expected at all after reading all the positive reviews! We came here around noon and we were the first customers so that was a bit strange I thought. That's never a good sign, right? The server told us about their lunch specials so we decided to go with the spicy tuna roll combo that came with 5 pieces of nigiri: tuna, salmon, white fish, albacore, and shrimp $10.95 and their sashimi combo: 2 pieces of tuna, salmon, and white fish sashimi with 5 pieces of nigiri for $13.95. I thought the prices were so cheap and I realized why as soon as I saw and tasted the food. The fish did not look fresh and none of the fish had any flavor. It seemed they just thawed frozen fish and why the lack of flavor. I was so disappointed as I had such high hopes for this place. This place can also use a remodel as it looks pretty dated. Service was fine, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be returning:( read more

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Excellent food happy hour is incredible. Best prices in town. they have a happy hour between three and five that is unbelievable. The prices are great. Nowhere in town. Can you get eight pieces of sushi for 6 bucks? There's just no way. read more

The place felt kind of run down, I think they can really use a makeover. I love sushi and sashimi, so I ordered their sashimi combo, which also comes with 5 pieces of nigiri. Well, I was very disappointed with the lack of freshness and flavor. I had high hopes based on the reviews, but my experience with the food was not good. The service was fine, though. Too bad their fish is not fresh nor flavorful. read more

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I've been here a few times, but this time, I'm sorry for being THAT girl....2 stars?!?!? Rough, I know, I'm sorry!!! I'm even more sorry I ordered the chicken yakisoba. The dish tasted like someone had it in for me and wanted me to stroke out by adding copious amounts of salt and salty sauce in my yakisoba! This will go down in my history as the saltiest chicken yakisoba! If u like salty yakisobas, Sekai is ur place! I'm gonna stay away from their yakisobas. Service was ok, nothing to rave about. I've also had a few sushi dishes here, and I just can't give them support. If I'm roaming around somewhere and find myself famished, and Sekai was the closest restaurant, I'll bite the bullet and stop in and hope for the best!! read more

Sekai Sushi - Chicken yakisoba! - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Very unassuming place in a strip mall. It's nothing special on the outside or inside, but the food was all very good, and that's what counts! Quick and friendly service. Wasn't busy on a Saturday night. Food came out pretty quick. They have a huge menu. We ordered 3 specialty rolls, salmon nigiri and the spicy garlic edamame. And miso soup. Everything was fresh and delicious. And, it was less than $50 for the 2 of us to get totally stuffed which is harder and harder to come by these days! Don't let the strip mall decor deter you from some good food! read more

I was at a Cheer Competition for my daughter and had a couple hours to kill and consulted my Yelp! Bookmark collection of places I want to try and saw this place close by. Everything was fresh and fantastic! I'm a nigiri guy...so I loaded up on Yellow Tail, Salmon, Smoked Salmon, and Tuna. The Poke Salad was great as was the Gyoza. Service was quick and professional. The restaurant was low lite and kinda quiet, but also had TV's playing College Basketball. Loved the mix. This is a great sushi option if you're ever nearby! read more

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The management is the best I have EVER experienced and that is not an exaggeration. The wait time is not bad at all, the quality is great, and the pricing is great. The food has never been a miss either, and this is coming from a VERY picky eater. The inside is also great, very nostalgic and calm. Best staff I have ever interacted with paws down. read more

I've been coming here for a year or two now, once every couple weeks at least. The dishes are beautifully plated, tasty, and inexpensive. The environment is very classic for a sushi place, lots of Japanese imagery of course and fun architectural bits inside the store. They have little awnings that you can eat under. The lighting is dimmed and the place is usually quiet, which makes for a relaxing dining experience. On top of all of it, the servers are kind and the food comes fast. It's always a great experience eating here, and I recommend it to anyone within earshot. read more

It's been a while since we've been here! Quality is just the same! We ordered katsu, ramen, and some sushi rolls. All pretty good and satisfied our cravings! read more

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I took my daughter there for her 10th Birthday today because she had never been to a sushi restaurant and boy did I make a mistake. The restaurant is not kid friendly at all, the staff looked annoyed that I had kids in there. They were very rude and when they served our food, they actually forgot half of our orders including the Birthday Girls order. I had to go up to the front and ask them what was happening. They had simply forgotten to make the order even though we were one of like 3 tables there eating. They didn't even apologize. By the time they made my daughter's order, the rest of our food was gross from just sitting there for 30 minutes. It was a disaster. I cannot emphasize how rude the staff was, the place is run by an older couple and they were actually having a verbal fight in the restaurant for part of our time there, it was tense. Other times the man who I assume is the owner, was just looking over at our table with an angry look like they wanted us to leave. It was definitely the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. The staff is rude and the sushi is not great. Reminded me of gas station sushi. read more

Oh my, we found a hidden gem! After reading reviews, my husband and I decided to try this spot while we had some time to kill. We walked in and there were only about 4 or 5 tables taken. Perfect! We ordered a couple rolls, edamame, sashimi and nigiri. Everything was so delicious! Our waitress was attentive and friendly! By the time we left, the place started filling up. You really wouldn't think much of this "hole in the wall" place since the parking lot was empty with tons of parking. We'll definitely be coming back and telling all our friends about this place! read more

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Everything at this restaurant has been great! My daughter use to order to go and we had to go there and try out the restaurant and service. We have now been a several times and the door has been great. We have had several different kinds of sushi. We have had a few appetizers including calamari, ramen, tempura shrimp and vegetables! Love this place! read more

Walked in at 8:41pm, took about 45 seconds for someone to greet us. There's no host stand so we stood in the entrance. One of the servers walked up and greeted us and let us know that last call was at 8:50. She then sat at the closest table. She said she would give us a couple with the menus and then she would come back and take our order. The restaurant was pretty full but also pretty quiet. She came back, took our order, put it in, and it came out like 10 minutes later, the rolls were delicious and the server was nice. Thank you Amelia. :) read more

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Mine and my boyfriend's go-to date night spot. A. The best sushi ever. B. Inexpensive C. The kindest and quickest workers I take all my friends and family here, I'll never eat sushi from anywhere else read more

Sekai is a solid sushi option! I have visited Sekai twice now... and from my pictures, I apparently ordered the Cherry Blossom Specialty Roll both times. This last visit, I also enjoyed some of their edamame and a couple orders of Nigiri (yellowtail and salmon). Five stars for the quality and taste of the sushi... although if you're a gluten-free eater like I am, then you should know that a lot of their rolls have tempura. While I'm sure you could order a gluten-free version of the rolls, I always hesitate to request changes for fear of mistakes and ending up suffering from eating gluten. I believe the only appetizer I could eat was the standard edamame because all of the other apps had gluten. I don't like being the reason that the table is stuck with one appetizer option, so it would be nice if they offered some additional gluten-free appetizers. Service could probably be a bit more attentive, but it was a weekend evening and they were busy, so it's not a big deal... as I understand how that works. I'm sure I will be back again! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: ***THREE STARS*** read more

Sekai Sushi - Cherry Blossom Specialty Roll, Yellowtail Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri! - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Sushi is great! And they have an amazing happy hour! It's our new favorite sushi spot

Food was good and tasty. I think the portion for the soft shell crab was too small in my opinion. read more

Sekai Sushi - Soft shell crab, salmon nigri, ninja jalapeño, and Lobster special roll - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place was a horrible experience. The server told us to sit down in a rude way. Took forever to even get menus. Our server was constantly very short, rude, and barely came back to our table! Food was mediocre and we couldn't even eat some of the rolls they were so gross to us. It was getting busier in there and our waitress helped everyone out but us. I kept making eye contact, she would ignore. I had to put my hand up in the air because we waited over 15 minutes to get the bill and she still ignored. She purposely kept helping out everyone else. Very very rude lady. Music was the worst.... My friend forgot her card and we had to come back and get it and the lady gave her nasty looks. Truly disgusting behavior and will never be back and will never recommend this place to anyone. Go to temaris!! They are the best there and treat you right and the food is wayyyy better. (: read more

Viva Vegas Roll!!! Delicious!! I was seated very quickly on a Tuesday. The patio leading up to the door is a little dim on this fall evening. The interior has nice ambient lighting. This roll is so good!! read more

Sekai Sushi - Viva Vegas Roll! Amazing!! - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

First time having sushi in Arizona, didn't have any expectations. Atmosphere- ambiant, light music. Service- quick and friendly waiter. We got the lunch special- rainbow roll with 5 pieces of nigiri. I was impressed at how fresh and affordable it was. Not pictured: mixed tempura also fresh and delicious Would definitely come back read more

Sekai Sushi - Lunch special- rainbow roll +5 nigiri, $13.95 (jul 2022). Fresh and affordable - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is pretty hidden but glad we found it. When you walk in it's kind of dark but very clean and well decorated. The hostess was very nice and helped us out with our order. We were there during lunch so it wasn't very busy. We ordered a couple rolls and sushi plus a Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box. Everything was prepared fresh and was very good. The prices are fair as well. Definitely a place worth coming too with family or friends. read more

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I love Sekai for sushi happy hour! Their happy hour is 3-5 PM and 8 PM until close everyday. They have really good options in happy hour for $3, $5, and $7 dollars, that is unbeatable. Some of my favorites are the Super Tiger roll, spicy tuna roll, spicy miso ramen, and of course sake bombs. I honestly don't' think you can beat their deals. The ambiance is relaxing and service is friendly and fast. I have been there many times and never had a wait time. I highly recommend this place for sushi happy hour, good quality and great pricing! read more

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In terms of happy hour and lunch time deals, Sekai Sushi is unbeatable. Not only is the seafood fresh, but they truly bring on the portion sizes compared to other sushi locations. Located in the same plaza as Joann's, there was plenty of parking given the lack of other establishments in the area. Although their takeout is reliable, I love the complementary miso soup with dining in. Service is always fast and food comes out within 10 minutes. =ORDERED= *Miso Soup: heavy on the miso flavoring, leading to a saltier start. Amazing for the winter cold. *HH Nigiri: count me in for $3 nigiri. Each order came with two massive pieces. The ratio was skewed towards rice but the cut of fish was still generous. *HH Spicy Ramen: personally wouldn't order this again but I appreciated the attempt to elevate instant noodles. There was an egg mixed with tons of onion and carrots. Filling although not the best tasting. *HH Gyoza: hot appetizer that came with six pieces. Crispy, yet juicy. Good complement to our raw dishes. *HH Aloha Roll: one of the best rolls I've ever had, and for only $7-amazing! The filling was spicy tuna and topped with seared albacore and onion ginger dressing. The dressing was subtle and neutralized the spicy tuna with its acidity. *HH Shrimp Tempura Roll: beautiful wrapped roll packed with imitation crab, sliced cucumber, and crispy shrimp tempura. Not only was the batter light, it was still hot from the fryer. *Sekai Nigiri Combo: a lunch special that included tuna, salmon, whitefish, albacore, shrimp and a choice between a California, spicy tuna and rainbow roll. I opted for the rainbow roll pairing and it was well made. Good filling to rice ratio and the fish was fresh. Out of the nigiri, the whitefish was my least favorite since it was a bit cold and tough. My favorite was the albacore as it was barely seared, melt in the mouth and balanced with a yuzu finish. *Deluxe Sushi: came with a tuna maki roll and 8 pieces of chef's nigiri. The nigiri was different from those from happy hour and lunch as the ratio of rice to fish was more balanced. Personally I found the seafood quantity to be less and flavors more muted with this set. The maki roll was the most disappointing as the inside was predominantly rice. *Scallops Nigiri: the baby scallop variety. The integrity was disappointing as the dampness soaked through the seaweed. The sauce used to flavor the scallop was overwhelming, being overly sour and wasabi forward. Despite some of the shortcomings of the more expensive items, I've yet to be disappointed from the sushi options during happy hour and lunch. One of my favorite cheap eats in Gilbert and I hope to see more enjoying Sekai's offerings at all times of the day. read more

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I would highly recommend dining here if you'd like an affordable, delicious, and fresh meal. The servers at Sekai are very kind and welcoming and have made me feel at home everytime I go! Every single thing I've tried has been top quality and beyond tasty. From the dynamite roll, to the bang bang roll, to the miso soup and their sashimi, I could never pick just one. I can't wait to go back! read more

Great place! Loved the atmosphere, was seated quickly, with great service. The prices were great and the sushi boat was really tasty. Definitely recommend! read more

Sekai Sushi - Sushi Boat - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

We tried this place for the first time since we were in the area to go to the movies. We beat the dinner rush by about ten minutes. The menu was pretty large, with lots of different sushi rolls included. We ordered four rolls between the two of us and they were excellent. I had the veggie tempura roll, my husband had a California roll and we each had a shrimp tempura roll. The food came out relatively quickly and we could tell the food was fresh. We will definitely return!! read more

Sekai Sushi - California roll, shrimp tempura rolls, veggie tempura roll - Japanese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Our favorite go-to sushi spot! Awesome happy hour options and fun ambiance. Highly recommend

It's fantastic and affordable, the sushi is absolutely top notch, and I loved the chicken fried rice.

Not good at all. Had some chashu ramen and scallop sushi roll and the scallops were very off. Way too fishy and didn't taste fresh at all. We both love scallops and know what they're supposed to taste like and that was definitely very off. The ramen was underseasoned and one note, the noodles were more like instant ramen noodles rather than what they should be like. Overall very disappointed and down $30, wish we just stayed home. read more

Love coming to this restaurant! Always nice & welcoming. Nice to have her remember my family. Food is always good! Drinks are good also