WOW!!!! we are sushi experts, and super selective with sushi bars. What an amazing place! Awesome service, super fresh fish for sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. You can get $6 rolls /appetizers during the happy hour, and quality is amazing!! Clean, artsy, and comfortable settings and bathrooms are so clean! Five stars!!! read more

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10/10 service, sashimi, presentation, and intimate atmosphere. I would definitely come back in the evening for the romance vibes. Best place for a date. read more

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We headed downtown for some Fiesta medal hunt @sanantoniomarriott and @goodwillsa. After the successful purchases, we went to @sukebansushi for dinner. Hubby and I had Kirin Light and Dad had Sprite. We started with the Edamame and Tempura (shrimp and vegetables). We shared the Caterpillar Roll, Kabuki Roll (escolar, avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon, lime bonito), and Kareshi Roll (yellowtail, tuna, avocado, cucumber, mango, tempura flakes). Everything was fresh and delicious. Cecilia was our attentive server. 5 stars for the food quality and service! If you're in the Blue Star area and looking for sushi, look no further. Not sure if Google Translate is accurate but Sukeban translates as delinquent girl. read more

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I came here the other night and it was a wonderful experience. I ordered the ramen with chicken katsu and was impressed with everything from the presentation to the flavor. The pricing was very fair for the food and drinks. The ambiance was perfect for a date night and the service was top notch. They had plenty of indoor seating as well as a bar top. Like all places at BlueStar, parking can be a little rough, so plan ahead. read more

Worked up an appetite after a Sunday stroll on the river walk. Stumbled upon The Brick and Sukeban sushi. The restaurant sits tucked in a lovely corner nook. I was accompanied by 3 of my relatives and we decided to have a sit and a late lunch. Upon entering was greeted by a friendly face. The restaurant had just opened up so we had seating of our choice. To Start we each had a Miso soup( superb, btw) followed by an order of pork gyoza and spring rolls. While we munched and yapped on our apps, we made our decisions on what rolls we were going to share. I decided to order from Makizushi menu. Simple and deliciously fresh to order sushi rolls. Prices ranged from $6 and up. I ordered a tempura roll and a California roll. This cozy corner offers a variety of delicious options. Best part is you can definitely find something on a budget and also you can splurge on more elaborate specialty rolls! After we enjoyed our fill. We wandered around The Brick to thrift and check out some cool art. One thing to note is that parking can be tricky especially at night, but well worth the fuss. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This little hole in the wall Sushi restaurant is so good I definitely recommend the Volcano Sushi Roll it was the absolute yummiest sushi I've ever had! read more

Sukeban Sushi - The Volcano Roll it was so yummy - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Love this sushi place in southtown! The service is always spectacular, and the restaurant is cozy, calm, amd very modern. There's a good amount of indoor seating for both small and big groups! Go-to order is the Philadelphia roll because of the goat cheese. The chicken yakitori is sweet, salty, and deliciousAlso love their sushi and sashimi dishes. Our waitress was super sweet and explained everything on the menu when we had questions. Parking is easy; there's a lot right across from the entrance to Halcyon. There's also a ton of cool art shops and bars in the area too! read more

Sukeban Sushi - Philadelphia roll - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We're fairly new to the area. The girls asked for sushi and this place is literally up the street. We're temporarily housed at the Big Tex Flats, so it's about a 5-7min walk. I phoned in my order and they said it would take about 40min. Everything tasted good and fresh! All of the "hot foods" were still relatively warm by the time I got the food and made the mini trek back to the apartment. I appreciate that they kept the "spicy" sauce separate from the edamame, allowing me to control the spicy level and not get the edamame too soggy. We've had sushi up and down the east coast && I have to admit that we were VERY skeptical of sushi with goat cheese vice cream cheese (e.g., Philly roll). But it was surprisingly good and a much smoother& creamier bite. Both of my girls liked the Philly roll and liked that it had both avocado and cucumber. The same comment goes for their cheese wonton, which also used goat cheese. We really really enjoyed those. I was hoping for a chili vinaigrette based cucumber salad but this wasn't bad. In fact, I ate the entire container (in two sittings tho). Even the 6 y/o thought it was good. The edamame was okay - what you expect from edamame but could use a nice punch of salt. However, for those watching their sodium intake, this is a good way to serve it. So I added my own sea salt flakes. Everyone enjoyed the gyoza. Husband had the king crab roll. He didn't really voice any comments about it, but considering that he ate it all, I'll say it was a win win. I had the shrimp tempura roll. It was a pretty mild and basic roll but good. My eldest also had the volcano roll. I tried a piece and it was yum! Had a LOT going on lol but I guess that's the "volcano erupting." We spent about $100 on this meal. A bit pricier than back home (MD prices) but I'm also not complaining too much about it. It was a pretty solid meal. Sadly, we're moving up/over? to the northwest side. So I doubt that I'd go out of my way to come back here, but who knows? If I find myself back in Southtown and I'm craving sushi, I'd probably swing by here. read more

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$30 for ONE handroll is absolutely insane. You would think it had truffle or caviar. It did not. It was otoro, but I eat at many high end places and it's not even that expensive. As a local I'm disappointed. Anyone can search up $30 for an otoro handroll is completely taxed. read more

I'm so happy I found this place for date night. Service was fast and waitress was kind. Sushi was delicious. I'd definitely recommend the Southtown and my husband would recommend the Bluestar. We ordered two other rolls that were delicious too the Kareshi & a classic Spicy Tuna roll. We also enjoyed the pork gyoza (not pictured). Wasn't packed but wasn't empty for a Friday night. We had no complaints! read more

Sukeban Sushi - Spicy Tuna, Kareshi Roll, Southtown Roll, and Bluestar Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

By far our favorite sushi bar! The preparation, taste and knowing how good the chefs know their food craft We love our server, and always look forward to dining in for dinner and drinks! Keep up the great work! read more

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Good quality sushi with unreasonable prices, I tried the spicy salmon and the tuna sashimi and both were ok, pretty average at best. The prices on the menu didn't really match what you are getting. The place is clean and service is quick, read more

Delicious food at a good price. I don't have any specific recommendations because everything we had was great. We went for a birthday and they were able to accommodate a cake we brought which was very nice. Ambiance is inside is great for a date night or celebration. Bathrooms were not as tidy as one would expect with the rest of the establishment. read more

Sushi and Champagne!? Yes please! This place is a great spot for a date, too bad I went with my friends lol Either way the food was delicious and the service was exceptional. The noodles were very tasty and had a great consistency. The roll was pretty basic, but then again we ordered a basic roll. I can't wait to go back and try out some more stuff. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Yakisoba Chicken Noodles - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Finally got to try Sukeban and really enjoyed it!! Great, relaxed atmosphere hidden in Blue Star Area. Cozy space with good music playlist. Parking will be tricky on a busy night. Service was wonderful and food was gooood! They have a nice wine selection and I noted that the bar would be a comfortable setting for solo dining as well. They have QR menus which I hate, wish they had paper menus like the good ole days. Their soup was so flavorful and delicious and the sushi was 10/10. Yakisoba Noodles were good, but preferred the sushi. Will definitely be returning! read more

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Enjoyed my first time visit very much - the sushi chef was magnificent and the food was amazing

Sukeban impressed me. The service was really good and the server had great recommendations. We started with the spring rolls that were crispy light with flavor and amazing sauce. All the rolls we had were great but . I would suggest the shrimp tempura roll. Will definitely be coming back here. Love the dark, dim, relaxing sushi, bar vibe read more

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It was my first time trying this spot and it was delicious! It's hard to find good quality sushi in SA so I'm glad I stumbled on this spot. It's hard to miss but once inside, it's a nice atmosphere with great sushi. It was happy hour so it was very slow inside but they have a good happy hour menu. We got the Miso soup which was perfectly made, no sink water taste. The spring rolls were tasty but overall I was impressed by their specialty rolls. I'd recommend the Kareshi Roll as it's now my favorite. read more

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Great pizza with vegan options!! Love coming here for a bottle of wine, some apps, & pizzas!

Wonderful sushi bar. Great chef who was more than happy to handle customer requests. Superb fish. Very fresh. Large nigiri pieces and hefty rolls. If you're looking for a real sushi bar in San Antonio, this is the place. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Futomaki and all the fresh fish as nigiri. - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I came in because I saw their signage out front showing $6 rolls for happy hour (and that they're hiring server). I didn't take a pic because ... brain fart? (I have no idea) Turns out, their happy hour Tue-Thurs 3-6pm. Figured since we are already seated, let's eat. Our server was sweet, she was always available and very attentive--- and I loved her style! She explained the menu and gave opportunity for us to ask questions. I was able to see the Chefs at work! Everything they served was great. I wasn't a big fan of their spicy mayo, but everything else was delish and fulfilling. If you're in the area, check them out! read more

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We went on a Saturday night and we're seated right away. The ambiance is calm and relaxed. Server was friendly. We had the pork gyoza, blue star roll and ramen. The dumplings and the sushi were delicious 10/10. I would skip the ramen next time as the broth was bland. The pork in the ramen was very flavorful but the broth had no flavor. Although I did not try anything from the bar, they have a nice selection of wine and sake. read more

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The restaurant has really good reviews, so I thought it would be better than it was. The interior is nice, but the sushi wasn't that great. I expected the quality of the sushi to be better for the price. The "Special A" - 9 piece sashimi + 5 piece nigiri costs $42, and the sushi was ok. I live in Las Vegas and there's better sushi for lower cost there. Also the service was really slow. It took probably 20 minutes for the Special to come out, which I understand, but it took another 20 minutes for the dragon roll to come out, which seems a bit long. I didn't have any alcoholic drinks, so maybe those are good, but overall, I don't think I'd come back for sushi. read more

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This place is absolutely wonderful. The aesthetic is fun and lively but still intimate enough for a date night. The seaweed salad was some of the best I've ever had, I could skip the gyoza personally. They were good but not great. I've had better. We got the oki boat and it was FANTASTIC. Fresh and delicious. Got a little side of rice with it and it was perfect. We did have our waitress suggest one roll but I can't remember what it was. It was also enjoyable though. The service was spot on. Would definitely recommend. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Oki boat - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food & drinks were good, we went around 8pm, so the vibes were chill. BUT on the wall we saw a small cockroach crawling up & down until we killed it. We didn't alert the waitress because we aren't free loaders. But they should definitely keep cleaner, the atmosphere is dim/dark so maybe that is the reason the cockroach felt free to go out lol. read more

After a quick visit to the vintage pop up at the brick, we walked down the alley to sukeban. After hearing great things, we walked in! Nice atmosphere Ordered the spicy calamari and spicy edamame as starters , a bit disappointed being that the edename didn't come smothered in the spicy sauce and the calamari were super small and practically chicharrón calamari However, the noodles were better but still were a bit over salted But as we get to the sushi, this was the best part of the night My eel sushi was the best i've ever had, thick pieces of eel and served warm The eel sauce was sweet and not too heavy which left me wanting to drink it, the rice was also very moist and supple. Ordered 3 orders (2 ct)! Our next roll was the volcano roll, came fried, spicy, and flavorful with white fish (albacore tuna) with a sweet glaze that was just simply amazing. The flavors all blended in so amazingly and was literally popping in our mouths due to the salmon eggs And to top it off, real and authentic sirracha! gosh i missed this stuff We will be back soon! read more

Sukeban Sushi - eel Unagi - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Visiting from out of town. We popped in for Happy Hour. Gyoza was delicious, the nigiri was okay. My husband ordered the udon; the fried parts tasted as if the oil was bad. read more

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My wife and I ate at Sukeban for the first time last night. We ordered the spring rolls, three sushi rolls and the Wagyu beef yakitori. Here's the reasons this review is a four instead of a five. We initially ordered two rolls and there was enough ginger on the plate for maybe four pieces of sushi. The soy sauce and other sauces for the sushi hit the table about three minutes (felt like 10) after the first two rolls were served. Our server was attentive, but their timing seem to be off a bit. There was a large party there for her birthday, so that may have been the cause of some of it. Otherwise, it was a good experience, the food was good, prices were not bad, and we'd likely go back again. read more

An excellent sushi spot with a chic, modern vibe to match the fun, artistic district it resides in. Great music and gorgeous murals set the tone. Then your giant platter of rolls comes out and you eat yourself straight out of the comfortable fit of your classy outfit. If this is not what you are aiming to do, you might also be doing it wrong. I highly recommend going with friends who are down with the table order and eat format. Then you can order the most variety of rolls together because there is a long list of special ones to choose from. The other impressive listing is the sake and soju list. It took a while but we did narrow it down to two bottles to split from that list as well. The service was excellent too to round out the whole experience. read more

Good quality food! The nigri is very soft and delicious a must try, fun with a glass of champagne, enjoy!!

TLDR; CUTE AESTHETIC, GREAT FOOD, SLOW KITCHEN My husband & I went to Sukeban looking for great late night sushi and they did not disappoint! The hand rolls were great as were the gyoza. I especially loved the mango flavor sake. From beginning to end the dishes did not disappoint. The salmon was over cooked but this is common for Japanese restaurants in our experience. Our only compliant was the wait time on the kitchen. The waitresses kept us informed but it took 30-45mins for us to get some food on our table. Which was very disappointing. read more

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Wow, such delicious and fresh sushi! The toro nigiri, fatty tuna, had such a fresh taste, and it melted in my mouth like butter. Along with the toro nigiri, I ordered a platter and the toro remained my favorite, but the salmon was also incredibly delicious and so soft against my tongue. I was only in town for a weekend, and I already miss this place! read more

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I don't usually write reviews in this format, but I think it will make more sense as to why I am giving them 2 stars. Location: Pretty cool place in the Blue Star area with a very nice ambience. A lot of indoor sitting and a few tables outside. Service: Oh my! Where to start?... My friend and I came here for late lunch/early dinner around 4pm-ish and were greeted by a not-so-friendly host. As soon we walked to our table, she took the drink menu off of us and left. It was 4pm so I thought there was some sort of happy hour or something, so asked her to please share the drink menu back to us, and gave me the stink eye and brought it back... what's wrong with ordering drinks at 4pm?! Anyways, I noticed the menu didn't show any happy hour (which is fine) and order the Champagne flight. As all of this was happening, the Chef was watching TV at the bar while eating a large bag of chips! He didn't even try to hide the chips, which I thought it was pretty unprofessional. Fast forward a few minutes later while we were eating our sushi, and the waitress comes in and puts the check on the table. First, we hadn't finished our food. Second, did she asked if we wanted dessert? Third, the place as EMPTY! Why are you in a hurry to get us other of there? I was honestly so annoyed by this, that I payed the check and left. As we are walking out, I noticed they had just placed a sign outside saying they had a happy hour special going on. That honestly pushed me to the limit because we had just paid around $80 for two sushis and two champagne flights; when we could've probably saved a few $$$ by ordering from their happy hour menu. But in all honesty, it is not so much the "money saving" part that bothers me, but that our waitress was just rude and didn't even care to tell us what was going on. Food: The food was excellent! Both of the sushis that we order were really good and would definitely order them again. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We went during happy hour around 4 pm and it was pretty empty, so we were seated immediately. The cheese wontons were FANTASTIC! The best i've ever had honestly. The rolls off the happy hour menu were really fresh and delicious. There is about 10 rolls you can choose from on the happy hour menu, so your choices are a bit limited to the more basic rolls. However, these rolls were still fantastic and definitely worth a trip. read more

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First time stopping in and I couldn't have loved it more! Located right beside the Blue Star Building and the riverwalk. The menu is easily viewable online with the snap of a pic! The sushi was amazing! Very flavorful and the presentation was gorgeous! With little orchid flowers some spicy mayo and eel sauce, my sister and I cleared our plates and left with some very content bellies. Staff was very friendly and the atmosphere is very soothing. Perfect spot for a romantic date for the upcoming holiday! definitely will be back very soon! read more

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Food is 10/10 service was nice and fast! Ambiance is such a cool vibe. One of the best sushi spots in town without a doubt. Not to mention the variety of other things to do afterwards in the area! read more

The ambient setting is nice and they are a nice place to go for some happy hour conversation and sushi. The wait staff wasn't too attentive for as few people were in when I visited. They mainly talked amongst themselves. The sushi was delicious and the chef is cute. All in all, I will try and stop again to make sure it wasn't just a one off. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Shrimp Tempura and the spider roll - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Sushi was incredible, a bit pricey but worth it. Loved the presentation of the sushi and the ambiance of the place !! Located at a cute area near the river walk ! Could walk and explore after eating ! read more

Sukeban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

It's great cozy and welcoming. Fresh and Dlish. Fall in love with all the Gals, one is just as sweet as the other. read more

Sukeban Sushi - Happy Hour - Japanese Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Small but hip joint for various Japanese dishes (not just sushi). The service was very good. Fish was good and prepared well, though some of the pieces were a little large. Unfortunately at the time I went they were renewing their liquor license, which meant I was not able to partake from a fairly good selection different types of wines, sake, and of course champagne or sparkling wine. If I'm in town again, will definitely have to try to come by. read more

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