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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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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!
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:(
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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!
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!
Really enjoyed Sekai Sushi! The food was delicious, the service was great, and I loved the Japanese-inspired decor. The lanterns and all the photos on the walls gave the place so much character. A great spot for sushi I would definitely come back! read more
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
1 year ago
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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3 months ago
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
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
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
1 year ago
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
7 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
7 months ago
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
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
9 months ago
3 years ago
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
11 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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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
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
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
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
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
Device and food were great. Had the dynamite and aloha rolls and probably ordered too much but O couldn't stop eating them as they were both soooo good. The take-out service seemed to be quite busy with about half the place full on a Saturday night. Could be a nice place for a romantic dinner or a meetup for a small group. Will definitely come back and see on my list of recommended sushi spots! read more
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