Sumi Sushi sliding back into my top sushi set after a recent visit with the family forced me to focus on the raw, fish forward offerings that were simultaneously free of anything fried, which led to some significant sushi discoveries! First off, nigiri. These are HUGE and they come with a sizable slab of sashimi cut fish on top too. Pro-tip is to order less than you think you'll eat, because the size is sure to surprise and they will fill you up quickly. Don't sleep on the specialty nigiri here OR he Scallop Supreme appetizer, which is seared scallop sashimi! Second, sticking with the size matters theme, the hand rolls. Spicy salmon, spicy scallop and scallop OG are all stellar, and you will be blown away by the amount of seafood stacked in these when they arrive. One is easily an entire maki roll worth of filling and you will be stoked when you sink your teeth in. I definitely ordered at least two spicy salmon hand rolls and should have had a third. Third, massive maki, perfectly proportioned and portioned for sharing. Do yourself a favor and order the Pink Fire with spicy yellowtail seared with togarashi, sesame oil, salt & pepper wrapped in soy paper, then topped with seared tuna, yummy sauce, teriyaki, ponzu, green onions, chili flakes, & sesame seeds. The Double Down is another winner with salmon, tuna, yellowtail on the inside, then topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, tobiko, avocado. FOURTH, don't skip dessert! Can you say house-made ice cream?? I can and I'd say it two or three times here if they'd let me. This stuff is SERIOUSLY good. Desserts are not an afterthought here and you need to save room. FIFTH, last but 100% the most important and not least, SERVICE IS STELLAR! Yes. They are on it. They love what they serve. They're a solid team and this place wins as a result! Take the short drive to excellent sushi! read more

Sumi Sushi - Root beer float - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Honestly when we saw this place, we thought "oh wow, another Gweilo establishment" but honestly was pretty impressed. We found parking right in front but do note it's a busy main street. The staffs were very busy, definitely overworked. Everything we ate was better than average, definitely surpised us as we come from the Bay Area where we get the best of the best sushi. read more

Sumi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Wow! This place has the absolute best AYCE sushi. The fish was incredibly fresh and super high quality! The hamachi, escolar, and salmon was my favorite. The green lipped mussels were to die for but, beware, they include 4 per order which is not listed on the menu (hence this outrageous photo ) As others have mentioned, they have gigantic nigiri pieces so order half of what you usually get. This place does not skimp on fish in any of their items- especially their hand rolls. Scarlett was a wonderful, accommodating server who provided excellent service! Highly recommend trying Sumi! read more

Sumi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Had the pleasure of eating here a second time. The staff is so attentive and helpful, especially with my GF needs. Skyler, Patrick and Sarah were above and beyond. Sarah actually remembered me, even though it had been 6 months since my last visit! Generous portions, beautiful creations on the rolls, fresh and tasty all around. And, can we talk about vibes? The decor is great, the music is bumpin', the entire staff is in good spirits, and we were treated like family. Just a fun place to be. Worth the drive from Reno! read more

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Skylar was the best! Great recommendations for all you can eat. Other staff had great energy. I was passing thru Carson for work, sushi exceeded my expectations. Big thank you to the people making the food read more

FOOD: - Lunch special was a steal! I like that it's available every day. - - Any 2 rolls for $20.95: we got the Laub Roll (4.5/5) and the Spider Roll (4/5). - - Sushi burrito for $13.95: you pick any roll and they make it into a burrito. We picked the Cap N' Crunch. 4/5 - Chicken Teriyaki: big portion. My son loved the chicken. He said it was the best teriyaki chicken he's ever had. It came with shrimp and vegetable tempura and miso soup. The tempura was nice and crunchy. 5/5 - Fried gyoza: 3 pieces. It was good but for the price we normally get 5 or 6. 4/5 SERVICE: Good service. Our bill came out wrong but it was corrected. 4/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I would come back. The food was pretty good and the price was mostly fair. read more

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Order was placed by door dash. After 75 minutes for my family's order, as it was time to be picked up they cancelled my order. This is the second time I have order from Sumi the last time they forgot one bag with half my order. I will never order again from this gas station Sushi restaurant. Plenty of good choices in Carson City that actually want to take care of their customer. read more

Sumi Sushi - This is a picture of the food I didn't get to eat. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

My server Delilah was the best! I use to come here with my mother and since she's gone, this is the first time back and I thought it would be sad but Delilah made the experience amazing, she was attentive, polite and just engaging, there were other staff to assist but she definitely carrying the team! I will be back again the next time I'm in CC. The food is always great! Jalapeño poppers, seared scallop, miso soup, upside shrimp, and super sexy rolls are always on point! The place is clean and the staff is nice! Don't forget the green tea ice cream to end it all (for mom)! Thank you Sumi Sushi read more

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A bit disappointed with my visit to sumi. I've heard great things so I have been very excited to try. I just moved to Carson and figured it would be the perfect time to finally stop in. When we came in, we were one of only two tables in the whole restaurant but somehow got some of the worst service I've experienced in sushi. It was so slow, no one checked on us one time except the times I literally would flag people down. No one brought us extra AYCE sheets until I flagged them down. No one asked us if we liked our food. Only got our waters refilled one time. I didn't like my dessert I chose and had to flag someone down after 15 minutes to request something else. For how dead it was in the restaurant this was extremely surprising to us. I would have ordered more food but with how unbelievably slow it was we ended up running out of time. For the few non dessert rolls we did get to try, they were delicious! Which is why I'm giving 3 stars and not less. Food was great we really enjoyed everything we got. This place is the most expensive AYCE I've ever gotten at $40 a person, and for that price tag I can't imagine coming back to receive poor service. Also, one of the two servers working would go outside the front door to hangout and smoke with what I presume was a customer. It's fine to take a break but to do it one foot outside the front door smoking was pretty gross. We had to walk by to leave and it seemed very out of place and not what I would expect from a $100 dinner. read more

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Sushi really seems to be the best in town. Or I at least haven't found one better yet. We usually do take out, and we went in once for dine in. probably some of the worst service I have ever received at a restaurant. Took forever to get any attention. It is definitely a take out place for us from now on. Fish was fresh and rolls were good. It's a specialty roll kind of place, not traditional sushi. read more

Yes, yes, and yes! We've been coming here since they opened, and honestly, I've never had a bad meal. The sushi has just the right amount of rice, so you can try a bunch of rolls without feeling stuffed. And the fish is always fresh. The staff is super friendly, the portions are perfect, and the vibe is really welcoming. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Has to be, hands down, the best sushi in Northern Nevada...just an opinion. A friend insisted we travel down to the capital city to check this place out. Well worth the drive! Decent sized place with bar and tables, vibrant atmosphere. We went on a Wednesday night and it was hoppin'! Got a booth at the front and even though it was slammed, we were attended to almost immediately. Great start. Ordered Freaky Edamame and Supreme Scallops as apps. The freaky has a nice kick, not salty at all. The scallops were cooked to perfection, buttery and tasty. Next on to the nigiri...salmon, smoked salmon, yellowtail, eel, seared tuna, upside down shrimp...more fish than rice...not your usual AYCE fish flavored rice. Super fresh and the smoked salmon....WOW!! Salmon skin hand roll was on point as were the rolls especially the Double Down. Finished up with a scoop of homemade ice cream. One of us had to try the apple pie roll...a little weird, deep fried...tasted....different! Parking was easy and plentiful and the experience was very enjoyable. Looking forward to our next visit read more

Went to Sumi Sushi with two friends, and we all decided to get the all-you-can-eat option. For our appetizers, we ordered the rice balls and the edamame. The edamame was actually pretty good and had a really tasty seasoning on it. As for the sushi, we tried a good mix of everything--nigiri, hand rolls, fresh rolls, and cooked rolls. While the food wasn't bad, none of the rolls really stood out to me as being exceptional or memorable. Everything was just okay. On the positive side, the staff was very nice, and the restaurant was very clean, which is always a plus. Overall, Sumi Sushi is a pretty middle-of-the-road place. Nothing was particularly great or particularly bad about it. read more

Among all the AYCE spots in Carson, Sumi is definitely a pricier one. But the quality of their fish and the variety of the options make your money worth. My favorite has always been the scallops, which is much better than other places. The staff there is friendly, and service is great! Recommend it for sure! read more

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Hard to beat good fish with competent sushi chef. Reno-style AYCE sushi is kinda its own thing compared to trad style sushiyas in CA, but I like it for what it is -- good fish, quality service, accessible rolls, all tucked in a lively sushi bar setting on the side street of downtown Carson. Also the new(ish) owners are retired lawyers who made this a passion project and it shows. Hehe at "Sue-Me". :) read more

Sumi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

We've been before. This time wasn't as good. Just seemed off for some reason. We drove from Reno so really wanted it to be great! Seemed a little longer for order to come out or maybe was the order it came out. Usually the nigiri comes first but this time very last and we had to ask if it was still coming out. Had to ask for water full. It was this past Thursday so maybe just an off night? Tried the Pineapple Express this time and glad we did. read more

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Sushi was the best so far, love the apps too. Service is a bit inexperienced, price went up again, not sure it's worth the price now? Perhaps worth it for a once a quarter visit. read more

Messi is a spectacular Sushi chef. We come here periodically and tonight was memorable. We had Tahoe roll, California Deluxe and another one. OMG!!! The best dinner ever. read more

Very nice place; affordable; good stuff; great staff... a true gem of a find in my opinion... if you are in town stop by! read more

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Can't spend a night in Carson City and not come to Sumi (Sue-me) sushi. TV's all around, the light's ambiance showcasing the food. Came on a Saturday Night and the place was packed. I was alone so they squeezed me in instantly. Joe Laub himself ushered me my first drink, I think he likes to help when his joint gets swamped. We had so much fun trading legal quips. Counselor Laub tossed me a piece of a fresh roll called a subpoena, when he told me the name I said gladly accepted being served. My server recommended Don Tom's which were egg rolls filled with crab, pretty tasty. I started with a Luke Skywalker, Joe told me the sauce for the appetizer was used by many on their sushi and he was spot on. It mixed well!! Next I ordered a heartbreaker Nigiri and lobster dynamite roll. When it came out Mr. Laub told me that the roll was an excellent choice. I replied "Your Honor the prosecution had to concede that roll was a good choice" to which he said "so ordered" This seemed to please others at the bar people were smiling and laughing along with us. He quickly came back a few bites in to confirm my elation with the order. Then he said "we just keep getting better and better" to which I replied "that's not hearsay, that's admissible testimony" ensuing chuckles followed and then the lawyer in him said "Res Ipsa Loquitur" and he went on to explain that it was Latin meaning: truth is so clear that it reveals itself without needing further explanation which left our onlookers in awe. Someone even asked me if I was a lawyer? I just said my server was making me look a lot smarter than I appeared. Filled and happy, I got my check and paid and Joe came back and shook my hand, and I noticed that everyone was quietly awaiting another exchange. It seemed like even the sushi chefs stopped what they were doing to look. So I said "on the charge of gluttony, I've decided to plead guilty to one count of Maki-Slaughter in the first degree" counselor Laub on his toes hit me with " that's unnecessary the court finds it was justifiably homicide" the room erupted! Come on down and have your favorite Law Firm feed you great quality vittles read more

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Food was wonderful, as always. Service was surprisingly meh. It generally is very good on an early Sunday afternoon. It felt like no one server claimed our table. To say our service lagged and our meal took twice as long as it normally does would not be an exaggeration. It is our favorite sushi place though and we'll be going back. Everybody can have an off day... read more

Liked this place, good food and really attentive and friendly staff. All of the rolls and hand rolls were tasty and the quality of the fish seemed good.. Only thing I would recommend is improving the tea selection. Green tea was just bigelow in a bag, would be nice to get some basic loose leaf genmaicha instead. It's only a few cents more a brew. read more

It took over a year for me and Gayle to return to Sumi Sushi after a particularly memorable Yelp Elite event here. The rules are that you review the event, and then the restaurant later. That takes the "free food" factor out of the review equation. And why did we wait so long? Maybe that's one of life's many mysteries. We came here last night with Darling Granddaughter, who loves Sushi. On this Sunday night, the place was hopping, but with enough capacity to be seated at a nice lower table near the front. The Sushi was fresh and tasty, the service was prompt and attentive (including the owner), the portions were generous, pricing was consistent with the quality and quantity, and we left full and happy. So compared to the previous visit? Same as it ever was! Tip: The Sushi comes out quickly, but for those who order something "Off Nigiri" (like a Teriyaki Plate), you might have to wait a little longer. read more

We missed the Yelp Elite event here, and we heard it was the BEST event, so we wanted to give it a try. The place gets crowded quickly, but they are efficient in getting people seated and getting the sushi made. We sat right in front of one of the sushi chefs, and everyone was busy making sushi. Service is fast, so order a bunch of stuff on your first order. When the server is free, all how the restaurant got its name...lol. read more

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Great food, great service. A little pricey, but if you come during lunch it's more reasonable. read more

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This is a good casual sushi restaurant with friendly service. The all you can eat option comes with appetizers and dessert. Lunch was $30.95 per person. The nigiri sushi had very large pieces of fish... a little too big for one bite in my opinion, but the fish tasted fresh and the rice was cooked well. We also had a couple of long rolls, my favorite was the spider roll. It had carrot and pickled daikon along with the soft shell crab inside. We enjoyed the scallop and the mussel appetizers. They also have a couple of creative desserts included with the all you can eat menu. We tried the Strawberry Fields roll. It was yummy but if you've already had your fill of rice from all the all you can eat sushi you might want to skip this dessert. They offer several flavors of ice cream you could choose from instead. Note: This restaurant doesn't have its own parking lot but street parking is easy to find all around the block. read more

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I stop here almost every time I come to Carson City. There's a very delicious selection of meals to choose from. The service is always fast. The atmosphere and music are very nice. read more

While visiting Carson City, we decided to get some sushi at Sumi once again. Even though it was close to closing time, the staff got us seated and taken care of right away. 2 of the guys preparing sushi were super friendly. This time, we tried the PINEAPPLE EXPRESS and the TWISTED LIZ. Both were superndelicous and Fresh. The muscles were really good too. We had the pleasure of talking to Joe (owner) and once again be reminded of why this place is succeeding - his philosophy of having this place as a hobby, providing quality food and a great time to all customers. By the way, make sure to ask Joe for the list of hidden items or even which sushi to try. We will be back. read more

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Food was good. Service was terrible. Waited 30 minutes for half the food we ordered that they forgot about. Kept bringing the wrong things even though there is a sheet that you can fill out that I would assume is pretty hard to misinterpret?? Spent 3 hours here when we could've been gone under an hour from simply waiting. Don't plan on doing anything else that day. You'll stay a while. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. The place was quiet with a few people at the bar and some tables. We were seated quickly and were able to order our food with the chef in spurts. For appetizers we ordered rice balls, mussels, pot stickers, miso soup. The only thing we really liked was the rice ball. When we ordered the sushi rolls and nigiri it was all covered in the unagi and yummy sauce so it all ended up tasting the same. We ordered a bottle of the Fuji apple sake but they ended up giving us the whole bottle instead of pouring it in the normal white ceramic bottles. The service was nice and checked on us but we weren't really sure about our food. The restaurant also smelled fishy so we were hesitant to eat more nigiri as most of the was soft and warm. Hopefully they will be able to figure out needed changes since they are centrally located in the downtown area. Overall 1.5 stars read more

Not expecting to enjoy an AYCE so much away from home! The sushi here is great quality and for an amazing price. I've never been to a sushi restaurant where they allow fully customizable rolls at an AYCE. But the biggest plus is the service. They are so attentive and accommodating! Definitely recommend this restaurant and we will come back if we are in the area. Big thank you to Skylar for taking care of us, best service we have had in a while. Thank you!! read more

All you can eat was exceptionally fantastic. The food was delicious. The menu options was fantastic. The wait staff were very friendly.

As soon as we walked in the door we were rushed to pick a seat and order dunks and appetizers. We got stuck at the end of the counter where the swinging door repeatedly hit my chair. I loved as far as I could. Having to yell at the sushi chef proved problematic as he got our order wrong. When I requested a special roll per their menu, he misunderstood and started making the wrong thing. I was able to catch his attention and get it corrected. The topper was being told we weren't in the system so they had no idea what we ordered. We owned up to everything we ate. We will look elsewhere for sushi. read more

Sumi Sushi is a 5 Star Hidden Treasure in Carson City from New Owners Joe & Adam Laub...YES! that is the same Laub and Laub you have come to trust for so many years. The father and son team took over this beloved Carson City restaurant in January 2023 and have changed it into an EXTRAORDINARY SUSHI establishment. They offer the very very best and fresh sushi I have ever eaten. With the help of General Manager Sarah and all of the excellent and dedicated staff and Sushi Chefs, this special Japanese restaurant will always be a favorite on your dining list. Great prices, Fresh Sushi, wonderful service and happy customers. From their Baked Mussels appetizer, Lobster roll with Langstino Lobster, the crafted Casper & Salmon Rooster Rolls....these off the menu rolls are incredible and delicious...just ask for Joe's off the menu rolls and taste the best Sushi you have ever had! I still need to try their bento boxes and poke bowls. Their all you can eat is fantastic and I got to take home my leftovers without an extra fee. I think that is exceptional! Owners Joe and Adam Laub welcome you into their new Sumi Sushi. Come in for lunch or dinner. Bring your staff, friends and family or have a sushi party at the newest Sumi Sushi and very cool back table! Try out their over the top, best tasting sushi rolls, bento boxes and all you can eat. That is what I had...all you can eat. The prices are fair and the food is delicious. I also got to watch the football game and meet nice customers from Carson and Virginia. I live in Sparks and the drive was great! Also, don't forget to try their Strawberry Moche or their spectacular caramel apple with cinnamon and sugar dessert wrapped in soy paper, fried in graham cracker with whipped crème & Carmel and homemade Vanilla ice cream. What? Tell Joe, Adam and Sarah, Julie A says hello! Julie A read more

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What an amazing place to enjoy good friends and family. Sumi Sushi has the freshest fish in Northern Nevada. I was so impressed by their sushi and how well it tasted. Their sushi rolls are extraordinary. They really know how to meld flavors. They have tasty cocktails too. Their customer service is epic. The environment is excited and fun. Great place for any occasion read more

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The sushi was great as usual. Service was good and the sushi chef was right on each order that I placed.

Wife and I came to this place when it opens its door around 11 am and we decided to sit by the bar. We started with a few nigiri's and a few specialty nigiri. What I like about the place is that it doesn't drown the sushi rolls or hand rolls with sauces. I tried their rainbow hand roll. I watched the sushi master rolled the sushi in front of me. He spreads small amount of rice on sushi paper and slices big chunks of hamachi, Sake, maguro along with cucumbers and carrots. It was so good, I ordered another one. My wife and I like the salmon skin rolls. Again less rice and a big chunk of crunchy salmon skin and a little bit of sauce on it. Thumbs up! read more

Sumi Sushi - Salmon Skin Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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I have patronized enough sushi restaurants to know when it is done right. Sumi Sushi managed to screw it up in many ways. The ginger had a stale taste and wasabi had a brownish tint. Rice was soggy and the food was tastless. Sauce tasted more like catsup than eel sauce. When I complained, the bill was adjusted upward. Servers were busy but that was no excuse for the hostess to hand us menus at the door and point us to a table in the back. Probably from lack of experience and training rather than intentional neglect. The server was abrupt, rather than exhibiting polite Japanese-type professionalism. Restaurant seating was cramped. There was a strong fishy smell. I know. Duh, they served fish. But it should not stink. I will not be visiting Sumi Sushi again - ever. read more

Sushi was good, all rolls with sauce and lots of cream cheese. The service was bad but they were busy when I went in. Will review again. I recommend takeout. read more

Great experience this evening for my birthday. Deanna, Sarah and Joe took good care of us, especially with Deanna writing very clearly all my allergies on our order form. Take note of the specials! Friendly atmosphere. And hey guys!!! It's NOT Capital City Sushi any more. Joe has upped the game. Better cuts of fish, some different rolls and house made ice cream. Mmm yummy! read more

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