This is a nice, convenient place to get some good sushi. It's a fast-casual approach that feels like a chain, but is actually well done. There's plenty of seating and an entrance both on the street side and the parking lot side (ordering is by the parking lot side). You can order at the counter, or from your table by using the QR code that is designated for your table. The menu is huge -- there are so many rolls (one reason to order from your table so you're not standing there staring at the menu). I ended up deciding on spring rolls (nice and crispy and tasty with the dual dipping sauces), salmon sashimi (buttery and fresh), Monkey Nut Roll (crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, eel sauce and peanuts), and the Firecracker Salmon roll (salmon, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, eel sauce, wasabi mayo, and scallions). Complete with a nice serving of wasabi and ginger. The Firecracker Salmon roll was amazing -- a deep fried roll, but the salmon was perfectly rare and melt-in-your-mouth good. Fortunately they have to-go trays as I couldn't finish it. I will definitely be back. read more

We came to celebrate our anniversary with some sushi and we were not disappointed! We got a 12 roll combo and everything was absolutely delicious. I loved the Cali cheester, blazing redbird, sweet potato with avocado and eel sauce and crunchy Cali rolls, but everything we tried was delicious. My husband really enjoyed the rice krispy and don goyo rolls. Our food came out pretty quickly, especially given how much we ordered. Service was great. Inside is comfortable, clean and well lit. We'll definitely be back when we're in the area again. We might just have to make a special trip! read more

Was looking for a nice sushi place around here on my visit. Stumbled on this place. Sushi primo exceeded my expectations for a place in lil ole Normal IL. As a first timer the ordering process caught me off guard. Before you are seated u must order ur food and luckily there was no one behind me bc it took b me a good 8-10 min to order and decide what rolls I wanted. lol the lady at the front desk was really sweet and helpful. After my search I decided on 3 rolls for $14 that was a nice bargain. Panther Roll, rock and roll and the spicy Latina roll. Sat down and the wait was pretty quick. And the place was very clean with comfortable seating. Rolls came out and was a pleasant dining experience. The rolls and fish were very fresh and tasty. And for the price it's unbeatable. read more

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Man... I don't even know where to begin. Sushi Primos how I miss you dearly. When I tell you I was never a big fan of Sushi at first, I always called it out for being a bad food, I denied it, I closed my mind to it. Sushi Primos changed my life. It showed me to move around with an open mindset , not just when it came to political or social topics but food too. Sushi Primos sparked my love for trying new foods and made me a huge fan of Sushi. The staff is so amazing and you can tell they love their job. The establishment is so properly set up and the vibes in the building are quite immaculate. The tables and the decor really take you for a trip, putting you in a different setting with your food that turns this from a regular outing to much more of an experience. For starters I'd go with a Firecracker roll of any kind (my personal favorite though would have to be the Firecracker Salmon Roll) & also I'd try a Shrimp Tempura or a Jason Roll (two really basic rolls for a starter to be introduced to sushi) Thank you for changing my life Sushi Primos read more

Sushi Primos - Firecracker Salmon, Shrimp Tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

AWESOME prices!!! And VERY Delish highly recommended FYI very busy on weekends but well worth it. read more

For sushi in a small, landlocked Midwestern town it's not terrible, but I probably won't go there again. They do have a huge menu, but the majority of the sushi is which is not actually sushi. My boyfriend and I split the like spicy something and it was pretty good. The other one that we had was only OK. It took an extremely long time to get our food, but it seemed like most of the orders were online as most of the sushi in this town. I found it largely with very small pieces of fish. Inside is pretty big with lots of booth seating. It was freezing cold inside and a nice fall day outside. read more

Just average sushi but it served its purpose today. The sushi rice was just too moist and fell apart when you picked up a piece of nigiri. Not much flavor in the sauces. The best one we had was the Osaka roll. We also had the Alaskan and masago rolls. They all kind of tasted the same. If you're in a hurry and just need something quick this is ok. read more

Sushi Primos - L to r - Osaka, Royal and Alaskan rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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I've never dined in at Primos, so this is based on food, value, and order accuracy alone. That said, this is a pretty solid spot that is basically on campus. I thought the claims of La Bamba having great sushi were incredulous, until I tried it. Primos is the same way. Really inexpensive combos of 2 or 3 maki rolls that are creative and tasty. My order has been correct EVERY time. Kinda wish they'd label which rolls are in which container, especially when ordering for multiple people. This place deserves all the local love. This and Kochi are my go-to spots in town for sushi now. read more

Good prices, mediocre at best sushi. They do have tables to sit down and eat at, but you can also place an order online to go or eat in.

Delightfully surprised, rolls were delicious as well as the Rangoons. Service was quick as it was snowing out. Ambiance is very much fast food inspired. read more

Sushi Primos - Empress Roll and Crunchy California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

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Absolutely amazing. Dare I say...primo! Fast, cheap, Delicious, and absolutely unparalleled service. Found it last week and we've already been there thrice. read more

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I visited Sushi Primos with my daughter after seeing rave reviews. I went with the mindset that it was 'cheap sushi', so my expectations weren't particularly high. We visited around 5 pm, when there were a few customers seated and other people coming in to pick up takeout orders. The restaurant is clean, well-staffed, and has an open, spacey feel. The menu is extensive, so many choices are almost overwhelming, but I picked two deep-fried rolls, and my daughter picked a standard roll with a side of edamame. Feeding 2 people sushi for less than $25 seems impossible, but the food came fairly quickly and was better than I expected. read more

This is an affordable Japanese restaurant that I enjoy visiting with my friends nearby the school campus. There are a variety of options and deals. The service is excellent but be prepared for a potential wait time as your food is being prepared. I recommend this place!!! read more

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Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone but this place is clean, cheap, and tasty. The employees are friendly. I am a well-trained* sushi chef, so I know what I'm talking about when I say these rolls are awesome!! (* - I took ONE sushi-making class on a cruise ship a few months ago. ) This restaurant is tucked into a strip mall near Illinois State University, so the proper response to anyone sporting a red ISU shirt is "Go, Redbirds!" Sincerely, An Elderly Yelp Savant read more

I'll start by saying I love sushi, and I've had it from all over the U.S., including Hawaii, so maybe I'm a bit picky however this place just didn't hit the mark. Right when you walk in, you better know what you want because you order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Not the best setup if you're a first-timer like I was, especially with 20+ sushi options to choose from. The menu was kind of confusing, too. It said 'shrimp' and 'shrimp tempura,' but no matter what, everything with shrimp turned out to be shrimp tempura. The sushi itself fell apart when I tried to pick it up, and honestly, it tasted like nothing. On the plus side, the place was clean, and I can see why it might be popular, especially with the college nearby. But for me, it's a pass--I won't be back. read more

Great value for as much food as you get and was very good !!!! Atmosphere was ok and service was good.

Let me start by saying we will definitely be back.... However, my first experience there was definitely odd. I was with a couple of friends and when we walked in there was a "order here" area. There was nobody attending it and the staff behind the cooking area just kept looking our way and not saying anything. We stood there for a bit and then my friend started to order her food on the screen. Then someone from behind the cooking area said that someone would be there to help us in a moment. A short while later a gentleman showed up and apologized about the wait and took our orders. He had a great attitude we were all laughing about us doing our own orders. It was a great atmosphere, great prices and we will be back. read more

Great prices. Fresh fish. Second time was as good as the first time! Maps app will give wrong entrance. Use big parking lot off Osage Street read more

Best place in town to get sushi. The people are nice, selection is great, and the prices are reasonable.

I ordered the 2 roll combo: CRUNCHY CRAB ROLL (pictured left; ingredients are Crabmeat, Avocado, Cucumber, Topped with Japanese Mayo, Tempura Crunch and Masago) and EXTRACADO ROLL (pictured right; ingredients are Crabmeat, Avocado, Cucumber, and Cream Cheese, Topped with Avocado, Spicy Mayo, and Tempura Crunch). Both were absolutely fabulous for only $11. You cannot beat that price! The order did take a little for them to craft (around 20 mins), but it's worth the wait as it was so so delicious. We waited inside and it had a nice ambiance, semi low lighting with windows and cozy booths and no noisy TV's. A pretty intimate spot to enjoy with friends and family. The lady at the front was kind and quick and the man who handed me my takeout order was polite. 10/10 this is my new favorite sushi spot at ISU! /5 read more

Sushi Primos - 2 roll combo: CRUNCHY CRAB ROLL (left) EXTRACADO ROLL (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Excellent, tasty, fresh Sushi!! Fast service and accurate order. Friendly staff at counter.

Service is pretty good, the place is nice but the sushi is not really good to be honest, the quality and flavor is not the best. It is a fair price for what you get tho. read more

Sushi was delicious Service was good Ambience wasn't what I expected for a place with 4.0 rating read more

Favorite sushi place! The prices are cheap and the sushi is top tier! I always get the crab rangoons and the rainbow roll and they're my favorite. We got three rolls for around $13. read more

Sushi Primos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

Love coming here, staff are always nice and the prices are good. The sushi is also pretty solid especially for the price. It's not a fancy place but it's perfect for college students. read more

Reasonable priced food that is also delicious! It's a little quiet inside so music in the restaurant would make a great finishing touch on the ambiance. However if you're looking for a quiet place to sit down and eat - this is the perfect spot! read more

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I have lived in Bloomington-Normal for 18+ years and this is by far the best sushi in town!!! The food came out fast and fresh! The prices are extremely reasonable... 3 rolls for $13 and two pieces of nigiri for $1.25 is insane! Not to mention the crab rangoon was the best I've ever had and trust me I've eaten a lot I will 100% be making this place my go to for sushi! read more

Sushi Primos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

The sushi is good, the place is clean but the service (cashiers) are awful. Very to the point, not super friendly. But I feel like customer service is a thing of the past. Also if you don't know what you want and look at the menu for longer than 5 seconds they seem annoyed. Food is good though, just don't expect super chipper service. read more

Forgotten items, imitation crab quality was not good and couldn't taste anything except for the sauces ngl do not recommend especially if you're trying sushi for the first time read more

Love this new sushi place! They have a great menu and way more affordable than most sushi in town. Made fresh and delicious! Try the fried sushi! read more

Sushi Primos - Fried Crab Rangoon Roll + Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Normal, Illinois

We've gone about four times now. I love the layout of the restaurant. The workers are always so sweet giving good suggestions based on what I am craving. I like paying then sitting down as after we are done we can just head out! The sushi is always so good, so cheap, doesn't have a fishy taste or anything! Love it! read more

The food is fresh and SO good! The customer service is even better! I am so impressed

Stopped here while I was in town and it was delicious! Definitely will be returning here when I'm back!