I've been going to this place for years! Absolutely 5 stars every time. It was my birthday and Amanda was our server and she is just lovely. As someone in the industry it's so refreshing to see servers just be everything you want - charming, funny and kind. Sushi was phenomenal as always. Thanks Poway Sushi read more

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Such a fun sushi spot with warm, welcoming staff! A friend recommended it and told me about the sushi roll competition between their 3 locations. I loved trying the creative combinations. We tried 3 rolls which were on the specialty competition list: - Cowabunga: This location's entry featured coconut shrimp, yellowtail, grilled pineapple, toasted coconut, and sweet and spicy ponzu. - The Poway Special: Packed with shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, salmon, crispy toppings, jalapeño, and creamy truffle sauce. - The Spicy Wesmo: Spicy tuna and yellowtail with cream cheese, fresh herbs, serrano chili, and a yuzu jalapeño truffle vinaigrette. A little too spicy for me, but my friend handled it just fine! The house salad and cucumber salad were light, refreshing, and full of flavor. I can't wait to try the other 2 locations, with only 2 days left for September in the challenge, we'll have to hurry! read more

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Came here before our Costco run as we wanted a light lunch. Service is great, but the food is just ok. I would say it's the same as sushi deli level. Not enough fish within the rolls. read more

Sushi Lounge - Poway - Lunch special Roll Combo A + A and A+B (was just ok) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Poway, California

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I've been dining at this spot relatively frequently over the past year. I enjoy the food and appreciate the staff. However, a few months ago there's something that has started to determine me from visiting: the smell. I'm not if it's a refrigeration or ventilation issue, but there is now a horrible stench of rotting fish in the dining room that's persisted for months now. Since it started, I had just elected to eat outside, but now that it's too hot to enjoy the patio, I've stopped dining all together. I'm rather disappointed, as this was my go to pre/post workout spot, so hopefully they're able to remedy the issue soon. read more

All kinds of unique rolls. Cool outside area. Great taste and pretty quick with the food coming out. Servers were great. Wasn't going out for sushi but they were open and the venue we were looking for was closing but it worked out great. Easy parking, great location and will come try more. read more

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Great place! Friendly! Yummy! Great parking! A lot of space. It's a solid, casual sushi spot to go to in Poway if you're in the mood for sushi and happen to be in the area. I ordered a bento box and the serving size was huge. Another person in my party got a special December roll with 3 different types of fish which was massive. We also ordered their nori fries which I highly suggest getting if you are into French fries. read more

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Sushi Lounge in Poway is a great spot for fresh, quality sushi with fast and friendly service. Although the table were a bit close together, the place is clean and not too big, but when we went it wasn't crowded, which made for a really relaxed vibe. We hit the sweet spot in the early afternoon when both happy hour and the lunch menu were running. Seriously, if you can go around 3:30, that's money. We shared a few rolls off the happy hour menu along with a lunch combo, and it was the perfect amount for three people. Toss in a couple of large sakes and we were set. Definitely coming back (I'll just park where I can't see the gym ). read more

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Been awhile since a review. This one a rare one. Dine in. Absolutely outstanding! The food as always amazing. The service from Sydney and the rest of the staff well outstanding! If you haven't been here you're missing out ! Thanks again! read more

Visited 7/24/2025 Finally checked out, The Sushi Lounge - Poway Wow Wish I hadn't waited so long. Nice place with lots of parking and seating inside and out. Very clean and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The Menu is small and to the point filled with tasty house specialties to choose from. I chose several things for lunch. The Pork Gyoza. $9.25 I must say they were the Best Pork Pan Fried Dumplings i can remember ever having. The Perfect Starter. Next I ordered their Top Speciality Sushi Roll. And a side dish of the House Made Cucumber Salad. $6.25 The Chuck Norris Roll. $19.95 Pricy but packed with a nice selection of seafood goodness. I enjoyed it and makes me want to try more of their Specialty Rolls. Service was speedy and efficient. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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Solid sushi spot in Poway. VIBE: Simple and sleek inside. Can get pretty busy even on weekdays; it's a popular neighborhood restaurant. FOOD: Good. While I prefer other sushi spots for the speciality rolls and sashimi, I do enjoy their more basic options (edamame, crunch roll, etc). I particularly like the Jaimpeno appetizer! SERVICE: A little hit or miss. I've had both quick and attentive service and painfully slow service. Sometimes a friendly and sometimes a not so friendly host. read more

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We arrived about 12:45 in the afternoon for some lunchtime sushi. We haven't been to this sushi restaurant before, so it was nice to see an area outside of the restaurant. We decided to sit outside since it was such a nice day. There were not very many people while we were there so it was nice and the person who took our order came and went often enough to not be a bother but was attentive. The sushi we ordered was good, the miso soup was better than average. Overall, an above average experience. Three people, $100 which included the tip. A little bit on the expensive side, but not too bad given today's costs. read more

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Ordered two rolls for lunch, Caterpillar roll that was California roll with eel was ok. And a salmon roll, the salmon was off (slightly fishy). Now for the service...the server seemed apathetic and distracted by their phone. When asking about the beer selection they seemed annoyed...at least the beer was cold. The server never came to ask how our food was, and after we finished while picking up our plates and asks, and I quote "do you want any more food?". Said with an even more apathetic tone...I have never heard that before from a server! It's been over a year since our last visit which was a bad a this one. So many better options just in Poway at this point. Train your servers better, or expect declining customer patronage. Hostess and ambiance was good. read more

Fresh food, great service, this bento box has great variety of food. From salad, to tempura veggies, rice, chicken, sautéed mushrooms and California rolls.. I'm in heaven ! It's a great atmosphere. I prefer to sit outside too. Definitely will be back soon. read more

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Food was good; crowd was very diverse. There are happy hour specials but it starts at 3:30pm. Menu items were great with daily specials. read more

The fish here is NOT fresh! We tried some of their rolls and Nigiri. Horrible. Their fish to rice ratio is a joke. TOO MUCH rice and not true sushi rice. Tastes like rice from a pot and DRY. The Spicy Tuna Roll was HORRIBLE too. Tasted like refrigerated sushi. I would say the ONLY good thing we had was the Nori Fries. Save your MONEY and the DISAPPOINTMENT. read more

Sushi Poway North county Restrooms inside Indoor and outdoor seating Fast service Parking available Loyalty program Takeout available Online ordering Amex accepted Gluten free available Vegetarian options Large menu selections read more

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eview for Sushi Lounge We stopped by Sushi Lounge for lunch and were hoping for a good experience, especially since I've enjoyed it in the past. It wasn't very busy when we arrived. We waited briefly to be seated, and the hostess was super friendly she let us know that our server would be right with us. Unfortunately, after being seated, we waited several minutes without so much as a greeting or acknowledgment from any of the staff. Eventually, we decided to leave. It was disappointing, especially knowing how great this place can be based on past visits. I really hope this was just an off day, but it might be time for management to step in and support the staff better if they're overwhelmed. Good food only goes so far when the service drops off. read more

Ordered a couple of rolls and 2 beers. The rolls were ok, nothing special. My big gripe was the server. When I asked questions about the menu he seemed annoyed. He never came back to the table to ask if we needed anything or if everything was ok. Once we finished our meal he came back and asked "if we will be wanting more food." I can say that was a first! I will not be returning and will not recommend this restaurant read more

One of my favorite Happy Hour specials at Sushi Lounge Poway is their "Crispy Rice"! Four portions of fried rice, served nigiri style, crowned with spicy albacore, beautiful avocado slices, jalapeño and a yuzu truffle jalapeño vinaigrette. I just love all the contrasting textures and flavors going on with this one. Pairs perfectly with a nice, crisp draft Asahi beer. Sushi Lounge Poway is a great place featuring a stylish decor and warm lounge-like atmosphere. The service is always hospitable with a relaxed, friendly vibe. read more

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Good food and the prices are really affordable compared to others sushi bar in town--- read more

Sushi Lounge - Poway - Nigeri and por Vida roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Poway, California

Came mid day on a Monday. Maybe 2 other tables in the restaurant. Multiple employees running around. The servers were incredibly nice and helpful. I wish I got the name of the male server bc he was just great. Beyond that the sushi was good- nothing amazing. The garlic edamame had a weird flavor to it- cinnamon maybe? While the servers were so kind, everything was slightly slow to come out which was strange considering how many working vs. how many ordering. Probably not my go to in this area but not opposed to returning. read more

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Stumbled across this place while thinking about going to Better Buzz. We had the crispy rice, lthe double crunch roll and the spicy tuna. They have a happy hour from 3:30 to 5:30 Service was excellent. Very clean inside read more

WOW.....!!.....great great product and sushi chefs. Best chirashi bowl I've ever had....77 year old sushi lover. read more

Sushi Lounge - Poway - Blue-fin toro. Tobiko/smelt. Ebi. Albacore Maguro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Poway, California

Ordered vegetable and shrimp tempura, very soggy. No crunch at all. Other food was okay.

Lots of sushi selections. We got the ring of fire, happy wife roll & I forgot the last one. Lots of seating. read more

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We are here yea we did.... I don't leave bad reviews... so LETS TALK ABOUT THE GOODS..... We Love Garlic Edamamei!! It's the perfect appetizer I wish every restaurant including Steak Houses would just have it on the menu. It's a no brainer for me when I arrive at a sushi spot. What I love most about edamame is seeing all the different ways a chief can prepare it! And this guys did something new and interesting to there's , they added cinnamon! Yes who would have thought! When I was eating it it was really good had that slat sweet taste and I could figure out if it was me or not , so I had to ask the chief and to my surprise! Never under estimate the power of good edamame!!! read more

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This is just a public service message that your should NOT get the "Ring of Fire" specialty roll. My goodness what a trainwreck of a creation that really took the name to heart. The photo on the website is nothing like what was served with huge globs of sauce on top. It was so gross. I have to pick off the entire top plus the fried serrano inside once I realized this was just way too much combined spicy things. I should have known better / known what I was getting into but I've never experienced something this out of whack. I wish they had photos on their hard copy menus as I've seen elsewhere...I guess I should have gone to the website but even then I wouldnt have been prepared for this particular item. The only hot tea they have is green tea, which was a bummer since I wanted hot uncaffeinated tea for the evening. Most places have jasmine. I'm a little bummed because I know see they have a pretty promising roll of the month that has been my favorite at other places: It's Complicated Roll photo It's Complicated Roll $18.00 Our February Roll the Month! Spicy scallop, cajun grilled shrimp, cucumber inside, with tuna, thin lemon slice, avocado, fried onions, ponzu, yuzu kosho aioli Something about a thin slice of lemon on a roll that makes it amazing. I suggest making this a permanent roll, and perhaps I can give the place another try when I am visiting my friend in Poway. read more

Sushi Lounge - Poway - Ring of fire - Sushi Bars Near Me - Poway, California

I have NEVER had a bad experience at Sushi Lounge. At a different location, they made a minor error in my order and the owner, Katie, took good care of me. At this location, I have gotten takeout for years and dined in. My go-to is usually the lunch combination, unagi roll, and spider or caterpillar roll, with miso soup. My latest trip there, I had a wonderful experience, the restaurant is spacious and I was able to enjoy my lunch on a sunny afternoon. They have seating inside and outside and the staff is friendly and helpful read more

This is our favorite place to enjoy a sushi date. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The rolls are sooo delicious and they have yummy cocktails. Miss the Serrano sojurita!! They need to bring it back. Never disappoints!! read more

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The food here is really good. One of the hardest decisions I've had to make here was deciding what to get. One time I asked the waiter to help me choose and I ended up getting something that I normally don't get. I still enjoyed it. Overall, this is a fairly good place to get sushi. read more

We relished a lovely meal and arrived right before happy hour concluded, a wonderful surprise. We started with Blonde Ales and Miso Soup. We savored four rolls, including Albacore Special, Chronic Roll, Jaimepeno and Comomo. Rolls were pleasing, not extraordinary. Albacore Special ranked highest in our estimation. read more

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Good sushi: Fresh and flavourful Good appetizers: Tried their blackened Ahi mini tacos and shrimp shumai. Both were good. Service and ambience was good too. read more

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Great lil spot.. we visit here occasionally. I stopped in and grabbed a roll and some calamari. I had the "chronic" roll. It was quick and good. I opted for the patio to enjoy a lovely So Cal day. Service was good... smile and didn't leave me hanging.. Great lunch special as well. read more

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Good service, nice lunch specials. Better than Roka Sushi and Sushi Monster by far. Not as good as O Sushi. My party of 4 goes to a different sushi place every couple of weeks. Sushi Lounge is still on the list. read more

In my opinion it's a little pricey unless you're going during their lunch special, in which case it's definitely worth it! The rolls themselves were very good. Love their coconut shrimp roll, never been anywhere that has something similar. The service is good, they're very attentive. Bonus is that it's always cool inside. read more

Sushi Lounge - Poway - Lunch special, salmon roll and cocomo roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Poway, California

Their food is over sauced too much going on . Just want simple and clean and fresh. Not fried and saucy seems like it's Gone downhill Over the years sadly. read more

Sushi. It truly is a culinary art form. Normally high quality ingredients are used. All I can say is that it TASTES like they use cheap rice that is not washed well. For me, the rice is the cornerstone of great sushi. Crappy rice = crappy sushi. Sorry, not sorry for being truthful. read more

Been coming here for years ! Lazy chef is my fav. Kind and attentive people work here.

A couple of factors weigh heavily on a sushi bar earning a 5-star rating. 1) Consistently having otoro, uni, and live amaebi in stock, and 2) having a friendly and personable relationship with the chef and serving staff. My family and I always come early on the weekends to sit at the bar with Chef Masa san and he serves up the finest cuts with creative garnishes. Yes, we're the people that take pics for the 'gram (yamane.eats). The otoro is so fresh, oily, and melts like butter...just like the uni. The live amaebi is one of my favorites and you will not find this at most sushi bars. The wait staff is very attentive and quick. I wouldn't say that we're regulars, but we go often enough that we are recognized and are friendly to the staff. Outdoor seating is nice and occasionally I'll sit out on the patio for business lunches. read more

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Came for the happy hour and the rolls didn't disappoint. Fish was fresh, rolls didn't fall apart and were perfect for sharing. We grabbed a couple rolls on the happy hour menu and a bento box. Service was ok we waited for 5 mins once we were seated before our waitress noticed us. Rolls came out fast and were tasty. There's seating inside and outside and they got a couple of TVs to watch some sports. Definitely a good sushi spot if your in the area. read more

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