Food is so fresh and delicious and lots of Parking! Nice and clean restaurant really what more can I say! read more

Sushi On is a good bang for your buck sushi joint. The food was tasty, fresh, and relatively affordable, and I would definitely come back. The only major issue was the wait for our first round of food. It appears the order was never entered, so our second round actually arrived before the first. We waited around 45 minutes to an hour for the original items to reach the table. The staff did give us a discount because of the mistake, which we all appreciated. Other than that delay, the experience was good. It wasn't too loud, the food was enjoyable, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was very nice. We will be back! read more

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Great sushi spot. The California rolls were fluffy and soft, and Combo Sushi B was a fun deal -- any specialty roll plus 8 pieces of nigiri. It even came with fatty tuna, which was such a treat. The happy hour is great too: 3-6pm with $4 beers and California rolls. Definitely worth checking out. Seems like a spot that takes a lot of to go orders as well. read more

First of all- Food was very good. Fresh and tasty. Had three rolls, all of which tasted great. They could have been cut more evenly, however. Some pieces so thick and others thin. Seems like for $17 a roll or more, the care to cut the pieces evenly would be there. Or maybe that's just me. The service was great. Very nice server. The biggest reason they aren't getting a better review is due to the cleaning spray that has an overwhelming smell. I noticed it when we walked in. If you are sensitive to scents at all, it's way too much. read more

The sushi roll combo with 2 rolls for $20 is a great deal. With 2 people, you can try 4 different rolls. There are fewer pieces than if you ordered a full roll on it's own. For the combo, you get to pick from a limited selection. We ended up each ordering the sushi combo and then we got an extra roll on the side. This was quite filling. Even the server was teasing us about getting a 5th roll but we did it. Ate all of it, super full, but tasty. Plenty of parking. read more

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We visited on Sept 20 2026 and were left concerned with both food safety and service. I ordered the pork katsu, and when it arrived, the center of the pork was raw and translucent. When I brought this to the attention of our server (and subsequently the manager on duty) the item was taken off our bill, but they did not acknowledge the health issue, apologize, or offer to re-cook the dish or bring an alternative. While I appreciate not being charged for raw meat, leaving a customer without an apology or a complete meal isn't the service I was expecting. Hope they can improve both their kitchen temperature checks and front-of-house customer service. read more

Sushi On - Raw pork katsu served Sept 20 2026 - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Great staff and super casual atmosphere. Food unfortunately is meh. Raman was bland and sushi was over riced with overuse of "imitation krab" meat. Actual sushi was limited and small portions and meh freshness. Pass on this one. read more

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My boyfriend and I were deciding between 3 new places for sushi. After some deliberation, I felt drawn to try this place. It was so extremely worth it. The prices are so good for the quality and portion that you get here. Most places are charging upwards of $20+ for lower quality fish. I can't wait to come back and try out some happy hour items. Service was fast and nice. It was nice to watch the soccer game while eating. It's a cute little spot and can't imagine how busy it gets for dinner! read more

Sushi On - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Sushi On kept spamming my husband IG feed and yes, it definitely worked. He couldn't get it out of his mind so we decided to order for DoorDash with some friends. We ordered the chirashi bowl, hamachi Kama, sashimi combo B, and 3 rolls (forgot the names) but we were limited bc one of our party is allergic to avocado. Most rolls have avocados. We did request no avocado on anything and they were pretty good except the chirashi had avocado. But the other rolls didn't. I must say the raw fish was good. No fishy taste and no bad food reaction. Their sashimi slices were thick and sliced correctly. It was good. Next time, we're gonna go and actually eat at the restaurant. But from our to go order, it was an IG success. read more

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E N T R A N C E Warm greeting from hostess upon entering. Nice music playing in the background S E R V I C E Prompt seating, menu presentation, and initial drinks provided right away. Server answer all of our questions. They accommodated our dish modifications (no sodium or soy sauce) on the Chicken Yakisoba order. Meals were delivered quickly and had nice presentations. Q U A L I T Y Sushi On uses high quality and fresh ingredients for all their dishes. The vegetables were fresh and crispy. The meats were fresh, tasty, and as expected. O V E R A L L Excellent restaurant, comfortable decoration and dining area. Well lit inside and clean restrooms. Definitely a great place to gather, eat, and have an enjoyable experience. read more

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The food is better than most spots around here, but the experience was just okay. The sushi roll came with ginger and wasabi, however, the hand rolls (which were packed separately) did not. As for the food, the lemon fresh roll and the eel hand roll were good, but I'll skip the tuna hand roll next time. read more

Sushi On - Lemon Flash Roll & Eel Hand Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

The servers here were extremely nice. They communicated well with us to get us seated in a timely manner. However it took a usual amount of time to get our orders placed and we also had some small items missing when our order came out, but the servers were still attentive. The food itself was great! I love the diversity in the menu and the quality of the fish itself was excellent. This place is quite small and it gets packed, but they do a good job at staying efficient. The owner was really nice too! read more

Sushi On - Sushi Combo B (subbed tuna out for salmon) and Spider Web Roll Tropical Salmon Roll is in the back! - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

This review is for service only. Was ordering food to go for my family... 4 sushi rolls. I was told 15-20 min. Not particularly busy. About 3 small parties seated at the time I placed my order. Meanwhile people walked in after me, got sat down and had appetizers and rolls on their tables before my to go order was done. Stood there for 37 minutes. No updates on my order the whole time. Set the right expectations!!! I left extremely annoyed. read more

A worthy place for happy hour sushi. This tiny restaurant offers standard rolls ranging from basic to ultra fancy. The rolls are probably middle of the road as far as quality, but they'll definitely satisfy a craving. Don't underestimate their cheap basics like Philadelphia rolls, their prices are affordable and will fill you up nicely. - My favorite roll is the Lemon Flash. - Their yakisoba noodles are tasty. - Happy hour is definitely the best time to come. read more

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Stopped in for lunch since it's real close to work. Tried one of their premium rolls called the Salmon Lover for $23. The snow crab & salmon belly is fresh. Whatever sauce that was drizzled on it complimented the roll well. I have been here once before and overall it's an average sushi restaurant in a busy shopping center. 2 sushi chefs and 1 server. Not sure how many people were in the kitchen. Decent place for a quick bite. read more

Sushi On - Salmon Lover Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

My wife stopped by for an early dinner. The place was not busy yet and we almost enjoyed the spot all to ourselves. I would say the experience was average all across the board. Decor-very typical sushi looking joint. Again, average. Service-good service. read more

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This is our favorite sushi place to come to! The food is always very tasty (honeybee and scallop supreme) but the service is what makes us come back again. Everyone's really friendly and seems happy to be working. The place is small on a busy day but definitely worth the wait. read more

Ahh, Sushi On ... not entirely sure what to make of this place. On one hand, it has a lot of things that I like; it's small, a dive bar atmosphere, and the chef has filled the menu a lot of imaginative selections that are very well executed. On the other hand, it's kinda dirty, not very well maintained, and it shares its shopping center with a WalMart. I came here once before, didn't particularly enjoy my experience, and never thought about Sushi On again. This second time around, coming with my son, we found some of the surrounding shops closed, and this spot a bit more run down. But, it was tastier than I remember. Focusing on the bad stuff first, service was really slow. We came around 5:00pm on a Friday, prime dinner rush time, and there seemed to be only one server working. The restaurant was only around a quarter to a third full, the chefs seemed more focused on to-go orders, and it took over 25 minutes between coming in and getting our first sushi orders. Sitting there hungry, we watched as four separate orders were made, packaged up, and served to walk-ins before our first roll came to the table. And last, a table next to us was covered in dirty dishes and cups, which sat there the entire time we ate. It wasn't until another couple came in, asking if they could sit there, was it finally cleared off and wiped down. Meaning that all of that sat there for probably around 45+ minutes, which is kind of unacceptable. Still, the sushi itself was very well-made and the flavors were pretty much on point. We started with a Shrimp Tempura Roll, it had a good amount of filling, the shrimp was nice and crisp, the sauces were balanced, and it was all served in rice paper to keep it clean. Next, my son opted for a Salmon Skin Roll. This was simple, flavorful, and pretty much what you hope and expect it to be. I ordered the advertised special of Sushi On Nachos. This dish was beautifully plated, a good amount of spicy meat on each wonton skin, and topped with a sweet sauce and fresh greens. It was a bit messy, but very delicious. My only issue with the dish was wishing that there had been a more savory sauce instead of the sugary eel sauce. After that, we had a pair of Salmon Nigiri. Not the best tasting salmon I've ever had, but it was still beautifully colored, a fairly thick slice, and not too badly prepared. It was basic, meaning I would have preferred having it served with fresh wasabi or greens, but it still didn't disappoint. Last, we had their Cowboy Roll. This consisted of spicy krab, avocado, cucumber, with ribeye steak, house sauce, garlic oil, and green onion on top. On paper, this sounded amazing. Similar dishes to this absolutely rock over at other sushi restaurants. At Sushi On, however, it felt lacking in flavor and execution, either needing salt or some extra spice to heighten the taste. All-in-all, a better than average sushi outing. Still, with as much as Sushi On has going against it, kind of a difficult sell on coming out here to try again. I will say that this place is better tasting than I remembered, but the service and state of the restaurant itself may keep us from coming in on the regular. read more

What a bummer! Came in a few weeks ago for the first time at almost closing and had such good service so decided to come back as I wanted this place to be our regular. Definitely not anymore. I had to update review. The service I received today was bad. After a little bit I was just matching their energy- which I felt so bad about cuz that's not who I am. We were greeted when we came in, another table was there and it got busy. Ok noted. However it took 30 mins to get my toro lover roll. My son's food all came out, then my second roll came out but not my first roll- which I had to ask about and it came last. I ordered that roll first before anything too. By this point I didn't even feel like eating anymore. Ruined my appetite. Nobody ever checked on us, walked by our table so fast every time. we put our empty cup of water waiting at the edge hopefully for subtle hint that we wanted a refill and ignored us until my son said to me, they can't even refill our water? Then the guy I'm sure heard, came up to us and asked if we wanted a refill. So I guess remember you gotta be the one to initiate when you need something. They walk by our table and seemed so busy so I didn't want to disturb but hoping they would notice I am trying to get their attention. had the look on me kinda like I'm done and hoping they would stop to ask if we needed anything. Nope. Ignored. But if you call them, they will stop to address you. I just didn't want to seem like a bother and hoping they would check on us. Anyway once I paid and getting up to leave, they want to be nice and say thank you. Where was this energy when I was dining there? I even left a 15% tip. read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a Monday evening, it was relatively quiet, only a few tables and nobody at the bar. We were not greeted when we entered the restaurant and after a few minutes were told to sit anywhere, we sat at the bar. The service when we went was lackluster, had to ask to order, ask to get water, ask to get a refill. There was no interaction with the Sushi Chef at the bar which when busy I can understand, but also one of the reasons to sit at the bar is for some interaction. While the Scallop Nigiri (Hotate) was actually very good, there was nothing else notable for me. The majority of the rolls were basically all California rolls (Krab) with just a different fish on top. The Sashimi was not spectacular, the grain in the Tuna (Maguro), the texture of the Salmon and the Taki (Octopus) were off. Based on all the positive reviews here, maybe this was just an off night but nothing about this experience made it worth the price, nor the want to give it another go. read more

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Found this place because their car with their logo was in the parking lot I was Christmas shopping at. I'm so glad we came here! Small restaurant, super clean, nice ambiance and good service. My husband tried the beef teriyaki bento box lunch special. Everything in there was so good, he ate the whole thing and the portion they give for lunch special is great! I got the sushi combo C, beautifully plated. And the sushi was super fresh. I ate my whole plate up too! read more

Sushi On - Teriyaki beef bento lunch special - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Food was incredible!! The fish seemed to be fresh, which is always a good thing at a sushi restaurant haha. There was only one server on Christmas Eve for lunch and it was a little busy, but you wouldn't have noticed the way the server was handling business. He was all over the place and everywhere all at the same time. The Christmas music was contemporary and old school, the volume was just right as well. We didn't have to talk over the music or the other people enjoying their meals. We really like this place and can't wait to come back. read more

Sushi On - Closest is The Vegas roll (Deep Fried) Furthest is the golden Cali roll (Deep Fried) Can hardly see my wife's NY Roll in the back. - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Amazing sushi rolls in the Walmart shopping center! My hun & I came here for their Happy Hour which is 3p-6p everyday! I love me an everyday special, especially theirs because they have quality rolls as specials, not just the basics. All the items we ordered were delicious & fresh! I enjoyed out experience so much, I had to take my girlfriends here for their Lunch Special which is 11a-3p everyday. We all opted for the Sushi Roll combo which is 2 rolls (6 pieces each) from the set menu, miso soup & salad for $20! Again, I love how they have specialty rolls as options & not just the basic rolls. There was a hiccup with one of the rolls but the server made things right immediately. Order the Honey Bee roll, you will not be disappointed! read more

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Stopped by for lunch while Happy Hour was still going on. The sushi here is very affordable, and everything we ordered was from the Happy Hour menu and by the end of the meal we were stuffed. My husband ordered a beer for $3 and it was refreshing, for food we ordered the gyoza, Cali roll, spicy roll, snowball and ocean rolls. The food was really good, the snowball and ocean rolls were fries and they came out nice and crispy on the outside. The place is kinda small, and they were pretty busy when we arrived and our server was attentive. I will try out the other sushi rolls next time I stop by, it all very tasty. read more

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Stopped by Sushi On while out in California for work meetings. They were able to quickly seat our group of 7, six adults and one baby. The service was friendly and they helped us focus on choices from their many rolls. One of our group was celebrating their birthday so they gave her some free ice cream. They usually sing, but our friend asked they not. Five of us each ordered a roll to share and some calamari and edamame for appetizers. One of our group didn't want sushi so they ordered the kalbi bento box and really enjoyed it. The rolls were tasty and we enjoyed our time at Sushi On. If you're in the area I recommend a visit. read more

Sushi On - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Came here for my first time having sushi. The young waitress was super helpful and kind. Food was delish. The chula was my favorite of the two items I got. I will definitely be coming back to try more. I had the lunch special, two rolls for $20, definitely worth trying. read more

Sushi On - Chula Roll Rainbow Roll - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

I ordered udon to go - and there was just miso soup- I called them asking a refund and the manager refused to give it to me. I also paid extra to have seafood. I'm not going back. read more

Yummmm! The sushi, fresh! The staff, friendly and fun, the ambiance and cleanliness, amazing and not to mention the playlist, . I will definitely be coming back read more

The best sashimi spot in all of SD north county in my opinion. The rolls are yummy too and the service is fantastic. So damn good read more

Sushi On - Literally hands down our favorite sashimi spot in all of sd north county. If you haven't been here I feel sad for you. - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

Decided to stop in for lunch after reading the amazing reviews only to discover that this location has been opened by one of my favorite sushi chefs in Escondido. The food was excellent, all of the fish was incredibly fresh. The rolls have the perfect rice to fish ratio and some really unique sauces. The service was amazing and felt like having lunch with a friend. The strip mall location is perfect with tons of parking and the restaurant itself is clean and beautifully decorated. This will definitely become my new regular spot! What we ordered: Tuna Blossom Honey Bee Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna Toro nigiri (not pictured because it was so delicious and we ate it too fast!) read more

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They are understaffed and everyone is waiting to either pick up their food or place their order. They definitely need 2 waiters working.

This has been our regular spot and the food is always fresh and delicious! Bento boxes have plenty of food and sushi rolls are so beautiful. Each visit I try something different from the various bento boxes, spicy soup, bulgogi, spicy pork, and of course sushi rolls. Not to mention their amazing salad dressing! They remember you and make you feel special at every visit! read more

Sushi On - Super Mario with chopped habanero, so beautiful! - Japanese Near Me - San Marcos, California

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The sushi was delicious and freah. My husband is not sushi eater so he got chicken teriyaki and it was juice and flavorful . Would definately recommend. read more

This place is definitely going on my to go spots for date nights. There's something special about the sashimi here. You can really taste the freshness of the fish in each bite. The sushi rolls are very unique and you get so much from each roll. To ensure each dish is high quality, the restaurant owner is also the head sushi chef. He brought his talent straight from Japan so you know you're getting an authentic experience! ‍ The staff was very friendly! read more

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This used to be named a different sushi spot which was a bit more casual and affordable. The prices have gone up and menu is more extensive which is great if prices increased. Lost 1 star because during operating hours around 4:30 PM, I called 14 times over the span of ~30 minutes to place an order over the phone and it rings 3 times then say the voicemail isn't set up. When I finally did get through, I was told that their phone wasn't working...? read more

Got takeout here on Valentines Day! It took a little longer than expected, but it was worth the wait. All these rolls were a 10/10: I Love You, Padres, & Golden Tiger. read more

The food was great, the sashimi was so fresh with generous portion sizes. The place was clean, the staff was so friendly and silly. We had a wonderful and memorable experience. We will be back. read more

Sushi On is a great sushi spot with some of the freshest fish in town. The restaurant is beautifully/simply decorated and bright; full of light. The service is great! The owner and all staff working during our visit were friendly and attentive. Excellent service. Sushi On offers a daily lunch combo (11am - 3pm) and happy hour (3pm - 6pm) as well. The happy hour menu offers a little bit of everything. Happy hour has great appetizer prices as well as a few rolls and drinks too! The menu is pretty extensive. There are plenty of rolls. They have speciality rolls, tempura rolls, deep fried rolls, premium rolls, baked rolls, veggie rolls, and rolls without rice. Our group enjoyed several appetieizers, a few rolls, and an eighteen piece shashimi combo. The sushi was all made to made-to-order and the hot items were actually hot! The Miso soup was flavorful. The Aloha and Vegas Star were two of our favorite rolls we ordered. The ingredients were fresh and high-quality. We look forward to returning very soon! read more

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This place is SUCH a hidden gem in San Marcos. We were blown away by the freshness and incredible combo of flavors each fish and roll had to offer!!! Their Sushi Combo B ($36) which comes with 8pcs of sushi and one speciality roll is perfect if you want a balance of nigiris and a roll! Each piece of fish was sooo good!! Another great shareable item if you wanna treat yourself a bit is their Sashimi Combo A ($21) which has 9 pcs of sashimi (salmon, tuna and yellowtail)...not exaggerating but im obsessed w their salmon and yellowtail Other rolls we really liked: -Mexican roll $13 -New York roll $15 -Red dragon roll $15 -Nordahl roll $17 If you're a big popcorn chicken fan from TapEx, the karaage from Sushi On kind of resembles that, and I LOVE IT!!! I used to not like rolls because I felt like often times there were too much fillers and it was always average, BUT at Sushi On, it feels like they have unique takes and flavors in their rolls that is not only super good and enjoyable but also at a fair price. Their specialty rolls are on average $15-$16! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Déjà vu flavors from my college days where you could find tiny restaurants that had good home style food without pushing a college students' budget. I'm talking about food that you would have at home for dinner with your family. The bento lunch special is what we've had both times, the cost, presentation and service are right there, numero uno #1 tops. This bento lunch is great for taste, quality and an at home feel without the price tag. Most unhealthy fast foods come with the same price tag. I mean it really is a complete meal! it's salad, perfectly flavors ginger, sushi, chicken or salmon or beef teriyaki with rice, shrimp and veggie tempura! Plus to start miso with tofu and kombu! Now don't get me wrong they have seating at the sushi bar and it has an extensive menu and they offer ramen combos and even mochi ice cream as well, my guess is they're also very good. I'm old school and enjoy traditional shogatsu type sushi, nori, inari & futomaki platters for New Years because that is what I know. Sushi today takes on more of a sophisticated trendiness with exotic artistic creations that you marvel at, fresh delicious seafood with their creative masters making these ultimate pieces of art and taste. but if you crave basic homestyle food,, SushiOn is very good. Note: I'm not a Sushi person per se, so if you're looking for a review about sushi I'm not that person, but I do like homestyle bento meals and like Heemo restaurant in Duarte, it's not the sushi but their unique salad that uses flavors that remind me of home. read more

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