Sushi Ara has very fresh sushi with generous portions. We usually go for spicy tuna rolls and albacore but we have ventured into their very tasty scallop roll (sorry - I don't remember the name) and were pleasantly surprised. They have a buy one, get one half off special Monday-Thursday that was epic. Very generous portions that left my husband and me quite satisfied with only two rolls. Definitely give this one a try. It's next to Stater Brothers on Barranca. read more

Sushi Ara - Rainbow roll - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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I hate to give bad reviews and rarely do but this is a SERIOUS WARNING for the health of customers to this place. Please read Went here valentines weekend with my wife. Got the all you can eat which is limited and not all you can eat (just a heads up). But whatever that's not the end of the world. Also while we were trying to eat we had a homeless guy come in going from table to table begging for someone to buy him sushi. When he got to us he had his hands all over our table and my shoulder with his hands and the staff were too scared to do anything about it. Lucky I was able to talk the guy into going back outside. But the worst part of the experience was coming home and waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to get far away from the toilet for what is now at this time been 6 days and I'm still in the bathroom at least once in hour. Went to the doctor yesterday and he told me I have salmonella. And it all makes sense because I remember telling my wife while we were eating that the fish on all the sushi's were not cold at all. And had little to no flavor. Like they had been sitting out for hours possibly days. I have missed an entire weeks worth of work which hurts my family financially as well which really sucks. But feeling like complete crap for 6 days and counting is miserable. I pray nobody else got sick the same night we were there but there was only 2 other tables with about 5 people other than my wife and I in there. So hopefully it didn't spread to far. Please do not eat sushi here! I do not want anybody to have to live through what I have had and still continuing to deal with. There are many other places that are priced better and taste a heck of a lot better. Plus you won't go home with salmonella. read more

Working in Glendora, I've been able to go to this place many times. I've done the AYCE and lunch specials both of which I would recommend. For AYCE they had a special of about $21 for appetizers and rolls which is a great deal. It was a limited selection but it was good to fill in my AYCE fix. The lunch specials are also good value, they serve not just Japanese but Korean meals as well. The bento boxes are ok, the Korean stuff I really I find filling. I've had the seafood tofu soup and bibimbap on different occasions, both had generous portions and good flavor. It was also served with about 3 banchans width is not bad considering the price. Service is fair to food. read more

Sushi Ara - Bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

We gone here previously and it was great. Talked to the owner and she told us they had an all you can eat. So we came to check it out. Price said 21.99. The food came and was good, however the waiter this time, did not offer us the choice to pick the different type of all you can eat sushi package, assumed and gave us a premium. Which was 38$... So when the bill came, we were definitely surprised. There was only one menu offered and nothing was explained. He seems to not have customer service skills at all. I had to go pull out money. And as we are driving off, he comes out and was like "one of you left your phone. (But did not bring it with him) lol They need to hire someone else to do his job, I see a lot of unsatisfied customers with him. read more

This is one of our go-to AYCE spots! Not only do they have sushi, but they have a special Korean menu as well. The food is always delicious and the price for it is very decent. There's one sushi chef at a time so typically there is a small wait in between rounds. But that's OK since it allows us a chance to digest our food The ambience is nice, they have booths and tables for larger parties. We typically do take out unless we want AYCE. So every time we call they have my previous order which makes it easy to re-order. read more

Sushi Ara - Special Korean menu. - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

Owner very friendly. Some days they are very busy and sometimes it's not so much!! My order is The bento box with teriyaki salmon & super Mexican roll, Very good! read more

I've been here three times already, and every visit has been just as good as the last, went back 7/24/2025 which says a lot about their consistency. The quality of the sushi and sashimi is excellent, always fresh and flavorful. For just $21.99, their all-you-can-eat deal is one of the best values around. You seriously can't beat it. They also have a Happy Hour Monday through Thursday with a buy one, get one 50% off special, which makes it even easier to indulge without breaking the bank. The atmosphere is quiet, cozy, and feels a bit more private than your typical sushi spot, which I really appreciate when I just want to relax and enjoy my meal. The service has been great every time super attentive and friendly without being overbearing. If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality sushi spot with great deals and a chill vibe, Ara Sushi is it. Highly recommend! My favorite sushi spot! I keep brining friends here. read more

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The food was delicious, i got the $24.99 all you can eat. I was able to try some baked sushi and raw sushi rolls and they both were so good. The service was excellent they explained the difference between the all you can eat and I was able to get food at a good time. Would come again such amazing sushi and worth the buck. read more

FANTASTIC service, my server Angie was incredibly attentive. Unfortunately my rice was extremely overcooked (very mushy, sticking to my teeth) and for some reason the "manager" felt the need to confront me when I told my server I wasn't happy with my meal. Letting me know I should try my luck and complain about food at McDonald's. I never even asked for a refund, I was more than happy to pay for the food. I just had to spit out the sushi due to quality of the food, couldn't eat it at all. read more

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Friday Lent. No place like sushi. We come here quite a bit for the friendly staff and AYCE sushi. Sashimi is fresh as well As the oysters and sushi. Sashimi salad is always on my list to Order. Tempura batter is usually light but somehow the visit before this was burnt (anything with a batter was cooked too long). Baked mussels was really good - like a very light teriyaki taste. Fresh oysters are fresh and on the spicy side. And you're never rushed to eat and pushed to leave within a timeframe. Restaurant is clean. Lots of parking. read more

Sushi Ara - Oysters during Happy Hour - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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I'm only giving one star because of the horribly slow service. The hand rolls are good, not as fresh for the price but the service is very slow. This is the second time we've had the same server (younger guy). He seems like he has no clue what he's doing. We'll maybe try again but definitely not anytime soon. read more

The size of the rolls here are fairly large. For a basic California roll I would say this is 50% larger than California rolls from other places. The service was OK. I don't really like ordering off a tablet as it feels a little bit disconnected from the staff.The interior is nice bright modern. I'm surprised they aren't busier, but the location is tucked away in a random corner. read more

Came by the other night with a party of 4 and the waiter seemed stressed out and overwhelmed right away asking us what we wanted to drink and throughout the evening bringing our food. We did the all you can eat and they didn't even bring us all our food from the first & 2nd round. It came to a point where I just wanted to pay & leave because the service was terrible with the waiter being stressed out and overwhelmed and then constantly forgetting the food from the first round and second round. Service has completely gone down. Don't recommend anyone coming here. I recommend going to sushiholics or sushime Roll'n read more

Ordered for pick up in Yelp. It was quick. There was ample parking in the shopping area. The restaurant was empty but there's a lot of take out. service was friendly vibe. They offer buy one roll and get half off. All day for now. We ordered Philly roll it was a good size for the price, fish was fresh. Sai roll was pretty good as well, just a little spicy for my taste. They have happy hours and AYCE pricing. read more

Sushi Ara - Soda area - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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By far, this is still my favorite AYCE sushi restaurant. The place is very clean, very well organized and decorated very nice. Service is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING!! The sushi chefs and all the young waitresses are non stop and very hard workers. The waitresses check on you and your party every few minutes to make sure you are doing good. I love great service! The sushi here is soooooo good!! Very fresh and tasty and the potions ALWAYS leave walking away feeling like you just had a GREAT meal. The AYCE menu is extensive with sooo many delicious items from which to choose This is definitely my number one choice for sushi read more

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The rolls here are large, but over sauced and the fish has little flavor. Sushi has large thick pieces of rice...too much rice. Im not a fan. They brought our bill while we were still eatting. Then came to pick up the bill while im. Still eating. Why rush me, there is still 30 minutes before you close. read more

First time in this local establishment. Father and son night out. For appetizers we ordered egg rolls and they did not disappoint. My only disappointment was they have no hot mustard but a sweet and sour sauce to dip. My Main dish was Chicken Yakisoba. Reasonably priced like $13 and was a huge plate. Broccoli, carrots, cabbage, chicken and noodles in a very mild sauce. My son ordered a 2 item bento box teriyaki chicken $16 and California roll. He enjoyed the miso soup and his California Roll. Service was right on top of it from the minute walked on. Interior was very pleasant and clean. Soft music played in the background. Looks like about 10 booths with a take out counter. read more

I started coming to Sushi Ara after my wife raved about it following her meal with her mom and brothers one day. Sushi Ara appeals to me for a number of reasons, all of which I'll eventually discuss below. Food: I'm starting to sound like a broken record, and although I haven't lost any friends or family over it, a number of people have expressed boredom with my constant evangelism for my strict pescatarian version of the Mediterranean diet. Anyhow, I am always on the lookout for a way to enjoy my favorite foods, even my so-called guilty pleasures, and Sushi Ara has answered the call. Although brown rice isn't an option here, they do have a number of "no rice" options, including at least two fresh rolls, the Jen-Jen and Honeymoon rolls. They also have several baked "no rice" rolls, but those are deep fried, so I can't speak to their quality; nevertheless, everything I've had here has been delicious, from the fresh rolls to the sashimi salad, so I feel confident that the other offerings are great, too. My wife loves the Korean menu here (yep, Japanese and Korean cuisine in one place!) as well as the AYCE menu. Service: The service is quick and efficient. We don't wait long to get menus or place drink/food orders. Food comes out quickly, and servers are polite, swift, and accurate. I like that we don't have to harangue the wait staff for refills, not even for my ice water. The staff take care of our needs, don't hover, and don't try to rush us out. What else can one ask for? Ambience: For whatever reason, Sushi Ara is never packed when we go. Granted, we tend to go in the middle of the afternoon between traditional mealtimes. I like not having to wait for a table. The restaurant is nice and cool, which is especially important in the summer, and the tables are clean. The staff are pretty quiet here, and they don't have loud music playing, so it's easy to carry on conversations without having to talk over the employees. Finally, because the place is casual and the staff nice, I'd say it's a pretty child-friendly eatery. There is usually at least one family with kids when we go. Overall, I enjoy it here, and I recommend it for a quick and casual sushi lunch/dinner when you are looking for a casual-yet-quality dining experience. Enjoy! read more

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Been coming here for years! Always great service and good food. My boyfriend and I usually get the combo plates.

Came here on a Sunday night an hour before closing and opted out on the AYCE and got sushi hand rolls instead. Hand rolls were good but too much rice in my opinion. The girl that served us was really slow even though it wasn't busy. Their AYCE is $38.99 in case you're wondering and it's located right next door to Stater Bros. read more

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The AYCE sushi here is pretty great! They don't skimp on the portions like Aikan and the rolls are made very neatly and presented nicely. Some of our orders came out wrong, but they fixed them. Service was a little slow for the restaurant being almost empty, but polite. Plenty of parking in the shared lot. read more

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I've been coming to Sushi Ara for a while now, and we were especially impressed with their menu during the pandemic. We love their AYCE menu. However, these days I don't indulge as much as I used to on my sushi bingeing. Their food here is always fresh, tasty, and prepared with care. Their sushi chef is super chill and very welcoming when you come in, and that's a cool thing when you're coming in from a hard day of work. My favorite rolls are the Route 66, the Black Dragon, and the Golden Tiger. They're pretty flavorful and right now they do have a special for some of the rolls on the menu for BYOG 1/2 off. So that's a pretty good deal. I was here recently to celebrate my birthday with my family and we had such a feast. They now also offer some delish additions to the menu from the Korean lunch menu like bibimbap, tofu soup and a few other items I want to try next time. If you live in the area, you really must try their food. The service is pretty good too, and the sushi chef is a doll. He greets everyone who comes in and is super jovial. I don't know about you, but someone who cares about their customers as much as he does when we walk in, is a good sign of a great place to eat. So if you're driving around Route 66, drop by Sushi Ara and give them a try. You'll enjoy it as much as I do. read more

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Great restaurant! Their AYCE sushi is one of the best deals in town. $21.99. Super friendly staff Their Korean food selections are great as well. Not quite at Ktown level but you also don't have to deal with the 101 fwy traffic either. Supporting local small business! Will come back again soon read more

Service was questionable with ordering from an iPad and nobody greeting you when you walk in. Food was overpriced since you can get more food for cheaper of the same quality nearby. Ambiance was fine. Owner was also super passive aggressive for some reason. read more

Delicious sushi roll, good portions, and affordable prices. Great variety of Asian food. read more

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If I could give zero stars I would definitely do not recommend this spot. I ordered a tempura spicy tuna with cashier:Jackie she was really rude. Upon opening the "sushi" doesn't even look cooked I came here for my 30 min lunch break and I cannot eat it because it is not cooked all the way through. The quality looks really cheap. I called back to see if I could possibly come exchange it as I do not have any more breaks to go back and I close so by the time I'm done with my shift sushi ara is also closed. So if I could come back tomorrow to get something different she refused. As well as refused to give me a refund. Don't waste you're money here pictures on here don't represent what you're really getting read more

Sushi Ara - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

I always get a dynamite roll and some cajun salmon/tuna nigiri. Purists might scoff at sushi that has been placed under a blowtorch but I love it! The asahi roll has spicy tuna, tempura shrimp and is layered with assorted fish sashimi on top. Truly fantastic all you can eat sushi. I cannot understand why this place is empty every time I visit. The food is fantastic. Prices are reasonable. read more

Sushi Ara - AYCE happiness - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

I didnt expect the rolls are that big but so good!!! I ate the ayce 28$ one and u can have a bunch of stuffs. The service is good and the restaurant is clean . 9/10 for me. read more

Sushi Ara - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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Horrible service, do not waste time in coming here. They will say one thing and completely charge you for something different

The food is very good. The staff is very attentive. Will be going back here very soon.

I absolutely loved the handrails here at Ara! The California crunch and the spider roll were so fresh and delicious. I absolutely hate waxy hard sushi rice, but theirs was fresh with so much flavor and I love the teriyaki sauce/eel sauce included with my door dash order. I was very impressed and can't wait to order from them again. read more

I'm giving this place a 3 because we only got two sushi rolls and what we looked forward to the most they said they didn't carry. I was really looking forward to the Tempura Cheesecake that was on their menu. One of the rolls was the Dynamite Roll which was all over good for a specialty roll. The other roll was the Garlic Butter Albacore. We got this to try something new, but were a bit disappointed. Garlic and butter on sushi just wasn't a good combination. I will be coming back again to try other sushi rolls they had a good variety. I'll update when I return. read more

We found this place by chance as our original plan was to go to Sake Roll across the street but we chose to leave since they don't serve alcohol, so we went to sushi Ara. We enjoyed this place! The food was fresh and the restaurant is clean and modern. The sushi chef was excellent and Becky was super sweet! We will def. Be back! read more

Sushi Ara - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

If your looking for a cheap sushi place, this is the place to go. Im a broke college student trying to make it out of the projects and this sushi hit the spot. They have a buy one get one 50% off deal for all their sushi rolls making it pretty affordable. The overall quality of the sushi is not great at all but for the price its okay. I recommend getting the rainbow roll and the albacore delight roll. read more

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The spicy edamame was a hit here , it was just as good or better than the one at RA Sushi lol , the teriyaki roll was the least of my favorite it was like actual meat and real chewy and it was cold , I thought the meat would've been warm ... the baked mussels were good as well I was only able to eat 3 total .. the black dragon roll was definitely a good one ! read more

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The sushi is really tasty, we got a Red Bull and can't remember the name of the other one. It was fresh and would def recommend. read more

Sushi Ara - Red Bull and Shrimp one - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

we definitely got way way more than these 2 rolls but these 2 are my favorite rolls from them that we tried! I think ordering both at the same time was a great idea because albacore delight is kinda spicy (but I'm a baby when it comes to spicy so lol) aside from these 2 rolls I think my next favorite would be the unagi nigiri. I think I ate more of those than salmon nigiri this time around. read more

Sushi Ara - Albacore Delight Roll - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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Couldn't even finish our meal nigiri tasted old! the spicy scallop was one of the worst smelling fish dishes I've had in my life. Forgot my water and beer as well as the spicy scallop dish which I wish I would've never reminded her about . , read more

Positives: - Good Music, No Wait, and Good Oysters and Chicken( wish their wasn't a limit for the oysters) Negative: - I don't know if it was an off night but all the nigiri or sushi, hand rolls with fish in it for the Premium AYCE menu tasted and looked like it'd be sitting out. At first I wasn't sure so I ordered some staples for myself; a variety from Spicy Tuna, Miso Soup, Spider Rolls, Salmon etc; and it was consistently more evident how much of a waste of money this place was. Oh and be aware that if ordering the AYCE, all patrons must be apart of it AND order off same menu. It doesn't matter if someone wants a bento box, because they'll be asked to simply move to another table, so they can't dine with the others. read more

First time here and it did not disappoint. Went for an anniversary and ordered 3 items. I'll start from my favorite to least. Volcano roll 10/10 it was a baked roll that had a nice little surprise heat to it. The cucumber roll was really good 9/10 It had no rice and was very refreshing. Last but not least the bulgogi bento box 7/10 The meat was a bit tough and didn't have as much flavor than what I'm used to but I did enjoy the stubby kabob of veggies it came with. Service was very attentive just the way I like. Looking forward to coming again and trying their other items. read more

Sushi Ara - Cucumber Special Roll Volcano Roll (Baked) - Japanese Near Me - Azusa, California

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