I literally come here almost every two weeks. I found this family owned sushi restaurant during Covid. They are so sweet. The sushi is a great price and it is so so soooo yummy. I have come here for both dining in and pick up. The service is always great. Literally has become my favorite sushi spot in all of Phoenix. I also have convinced a few other friends that this needs to be their favorite sushi spot as well. I get the number 19 roll simple but delicious. I've tried a bunch of other rolls, but this is my favorite. This place is a 10 out of 10 highly recommend amazing sushi. Yum Yum Yum. read more

Sushi San - 19 golden cali - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Susie was absolutely amazing super friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience great from start to finish. The ice cream was incredible, especially the mochi ice cream fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. You can really tell there's pride and care in both the service and the product. Highly recommend stopping by and supporting them. We'll definitely be back! read more

Sushi San - Suchi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Great little family restaurant. The hustle is always there and the work ethic is strong. Food is also delicious.

I came for soup after going to the dentist. The staff is incredibly professional, super nice. They are so personable and attentive. On top of that, soup was amazing. You can tell how much pride they take by the taste of the food. Wonderful atmosphere, very clean, great music, big portions. read more

Even though i did not have any fish service and food is excellent make sure you pair with ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi though because it makes it 10X Better definitely trying the desert read more

Sushi San - Fried California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I have been coming here for at least 10 years. This is a nice family restaurant, they have high chairs for babies, they do group photos on birthdays, which they post on the wall, you can buy chopsticks, which they clean so you can reuse them (mine are metal). There is a nice mellow atmosphere and they make you feel welcome. I bring my family and friends there because of that. What it is NOT is a fancy $$$$ celebrity chef restaurant that you have to get reservations 6 months in advance. It is our go-to place, the prices are reasonable, the food is good, mostly standard faire (maki, sashimi, nigiri, chirshai, bento boxes, etc). They don't usually have exotic ingredients (oysters, uni, toro, etc) on hand, but they will special order anything you want, you just have wait for it. I've seen some complaints here about service, I have never experienced poor or rude service there, in fact just last night we were laughing with the waitress about shrimp heads! In conclusion, there are a million sushi restaurants around here, if you want to spend a lot of money and say you've had the best of the best, and try to impress your snooty friends from Scottsdale, this is not the place for you. If you want a casual dining experience with decent prices and food, this place hits the mark! read more

Amazing - the sushi and spicy beef entree were remarkable! Will definitely be back. We got the Maria and Las Vegas rolls

I live close to this place, came here 10 days ago and ordered to go. Food was great and the bar looked inviting. I was told the restaurant closed at 10:00 pm at that time. Same thing for the website. I come in tonight at 8:50 by myself and have not been treated worse in quite a while. They would get a 1 but to be fair the food is good. However, as long as the guy with the shaved head on the sides and pony tail owns or manages this place, I nor my family will be back. read more

Took my parents here after they were away on vacation for a month. This restaurant has been around for a long time. I have eaten here once or twice before and that night the sushi rolls were all very good. They also bring us one roll for free but didn't say why. We appreciated that either way and finished everything! I hope they keep up the food and service! read more

Fantastic sushi at a reasonable price. Very friendly and hardworking staff that are highly experienced in crafting sushi. Pleasant place to sit down inside of! Bring your friends and family for a great dinner! read more

I had dinner here for the first time and it was the absolute best sushi I've ever had, and I've been eating sushi for 45 years! I highly recommend the ASU, the Cherry Blossom and Flash rolls! While I enjoyed watching scenes of the sea on a tv behind the bar, the food is the big attraction here. And I can't praise the service high enough. The service staff were friendly, helpful and gracious. I wish I weren't visiting from out of state or else I would go back there next week. And one last thing, the prices were more than reasonable. I can't recommend Sushi San enough. read more

We have gone to Sushi San for years - it is a favorite of ours. From the food to the service, it is always a treat. I love their Spicy Mountain, Cherry Bomb, Spring Roll, and Shogun. They have rolls you don't find anywhere else!! read more

Got here at 9:03pm after driving 15 minutes across town since their hours online and posted on the building say 10pm, just to be told they weren't serving anyone else. It was not busy, they just said they already did last call. Then close at 9 or at least 9:30 read more

Sushi San - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

First experience here. Ordered 6 rolls. Great tasting sushi for a good price. I was pleasantly surprised & i am so excited to come eat here again. The ambience is awesome too. Just a really welcoming environment. The servers were helpful & the service was fast read more

Decided to give Sushi San a try on a Saturday afternoon around 3 pm. Definitely not a super popular dining time, as the restaurant wasn't too busy. I wish I had remembered to take a photo of the interior since it is comfortable and cute. All of our rolls were very solid and the quality of fish seemed decent as well. The prices were fair as well. The menu is extensive and there are more specials written on chalkboard on the walls (but to be honest are a bit hard to read). I would consider this a middle tier sushi restaurant where you're willing to pay a bit more for better quality fish (as opposed to an AYCE spot), but it's definitely not one of the more expensive upscale sushi spots. For me this will be a new go-to casual date night spot! Service was attentive and we had no issues at all. I will definitely be returning to try some of the other menu items! read more

Sushi San - Sushi San Roll, Yellowtail Scallion Roll, Lava Roll, ASU roll - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I came here for lunch and ordered the sashimi. What a joke--you get sashimi that is about twice the size of a scrabble letter. They must cater to regulars and forget about attracting new customers. There were no other customers, except our table, and I don't know how they survive. I won't be back. read more

Food was ok. Sushi seemed fresh but their cuts were thin. Don't skimp on the sashimi cuts !! Also it took a while for our rolls to arrive. Our server was friendly and attentive. The place could definitely accommodate lots of people but it's never full. read more

Worth every penny. I don't like sushi, but my sister loves it, so we went to Sushi San together. I ate the egg rolls and dumplings. Both were amazing. I usually feel like I'm eating an afterthought when I order a non-sushi meal at a sushi restaurant, but both of my dishes were delicious. My sister enjoyed her sushi. She originally thought two plates would be too much food, but after trying them, she had no problem eating every roll. The only reason I didn't give 5 out of 5 is that the ordering process is a little awkward (especially if you have a personality like me where you feel anxious ordering at restaurants). We were handed a paper and asked to fill it out with our order. Not all of the options on the menu were on the paper. I am pretty sure they told us what to do with the paper when we were done, but we couldn't hear them in the noise of the restaurant, and spent some time debating who, if anyone, we should approach to find out. read more

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Their food has been top notch every time I have gone. My order has always been perfect with no mistakes. They staff is always so kind, and the atmosphere is great. read more

The quality of the sushi here was laughable. Got seaweed salad, fried tofu, spicy salmon roll, rocky roll, and McQueen roll. The spicy tuna was goopy. The salmon was so fishy. The rolls were majorly made up of rice. The seaweed salad was the size of half of a fist, but cost $7, the most expensive I've ever seen it. The rolls were bland and didn't even taste like sushi. The tofu was tasteless (how do you mess up fried tofu?). Overall, was so overpriced for what you're getting. Not worth the drive for me. read more

Sushi San - Does this look like $55 worth of food? - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I stubbled across this place one day because I was in the area and it is now my new favorite sushi place!! Sushi tasted fresh, this spot is a must try read more

Ordered a variety of rolls, sushi and sashimi, seaweed salad and I think that was it! They added an extra roll for free- score! But overall was just ok sushi. I tried the island roll- really liked that but besides that one, were just ok (how is, crazy horse, and 911) The rice didn't stick well so all the rolls fell apart when going to dip in the soy sauce. Maybe if it were easier to eat, might have been better but it was frustrating they all fell apart. Going to continue searching for other options for go-to sushi. Price was decent though. read more

Okay okay, let's just say it... I will be coming back Now when you step in, it's not the newest or the most appealing to the eye, maybe a little cluttered with decor on the wall... but trust me! These chefs here are seeping with sushi talent! I could really tell this place is family business that builds a family with their customers. From the reviews I was checking out, it looks like a lot of people who come here are regulars. I can tell you, I'll be a regular here too! Now the service here is wonderful, the woman who was out waiter made sure we understood the menu and was very good at making us feel welcomed, the food also came out very fast! There were so many options for sushi rolls and food to choose from! But I came here for the sushi and so I picked a few rolls that fit my taste. Now each of the rolls had been stuffed with a great amount of fish... this was crazy to me because the price is soo affordable! This has to be the most affordable location I've seen in AZ! Especially for the quality and taste, I am amazed! Side note, miso soup also comes with everything so... even better! Honestly, I don't have any complaints, I love sushi that's affordable and tastes great, so thank you staff, you all are doing great! I definitely will be back with more sushi lovers! read more

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Delicious rolls and amazing service each time. This place is my favorite sushi place in chandler. They offer unique specialty rolls that are pretty delicious tasting. The service is great as well, the owners are super nice and friendly! read more

BEST PLACE. Delicious sushi, family run business, clean, fast, pleasant atmosphere. Rolls and fish are always fresh and on-point. I live across the street and come all the time. read more

My favorite sushi place. The food is always fresh and great, never disappoints. The staff is very welcoming and polite.

I have never experienced service like this before. Terrible, waited 15 min for a table in an empty restaurant, ordered right away and took over 30 min before we even got our soup and it took over an hour before our first roll came out. We only waited because the reviews were so good, figured it must have been a bad night. A fluke even. WORST SUSHI, pretty sure they put mayo in the rice? It was yellow and tangy? We eat sushi and Asian style foods 3-5 times a week and never had rice with a nice yellow cream holding it together. Couldn't stomach the avocado roll because it was tangy... yuck. We left sushi on the table, we are two BIG eaters. We never leave sushi no matter how meh the rolls are. And we couldn't stomach anymore. I'm not sure how anyone has eaten here and recommends it? Hoping it used to be great and now has gone downhill? We waited so long for our food we couldn't go eat at another restaurant on a Monday night, everything was closed. :( read more

Sushi San is our go-to sushi place in the East Valley. We have tried a good amount of the other sushi restaurants in the area, and when it comes to sushi, there are a few things I look for. Two of them being consistency and quality. Sushi San's quality is very consistent, and a roll you order on one visit will taste and look the same the next time you visit. There's no variance in what it comes with, and the taste is always great. With sushi, I feel like you can quickly tell if the quality is good. Just by smelling or its appearance, you can tell how they store the fish and care for it. We have yet to visit Sushi San, and the quality is poor. Many times we have visited other restaurants in the East Valley, and on the first visit, it is messy or the fish is going bad. There's always parking available out front, and it's right after the Goodwill and a martial arts studio. I believe Sushi San is family run and they all work hard. Calling in orders is also a very easy process. It's never a long wait, and they provide soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger. Some of our favorites are the Arizona Roll and the Tiger Roll. These are fancier versions of spicy tuna rolls and California rolls. read more

My boyfriend and I come every week religiously. This restaurant is fantastic. An extensive sushi menu and friendly, fast service. We always get treated like family whether we are dining in or taking out. I would recommend the tempura vegetables for a starter. As far as rolls go I love a basic fried roll so I get the golden cali. Then we always order 2-3 I Love Salmon rolls, I love that it's topped with thinly sliced lemon. It's the perfect combination of lemon and salmon. I could eat here everyday if I lived closer. We drive over 20 miles to eat here. Always worth it. read more

Sushi San - 3 I love salmon rolls - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Top rated sushi place in town by far and here's why- They have an A rating from the health department EVERY time they get rated. WHAM. to me that is enough said for a damn sushi place! But if you need more ;) Family owned and operated by a wonderful family whom is top notch and gives great service. I have never been disappointed when I've come here year after year (after so many years now!!) Try them out they have great rolls my favorite is the a.s.u. but, take a look at my pics. . .I've liked them all ;) read more

Food good. Service good. Ambiance good. I guess I haven't written enough to submit a post. read more

This place is a gem. Regardless of the other reviews. The regulars know exactly what to expect when they come. If service is taking too long, you can always walk up to the counter and ask for what you need. No harm, no foul. We came in for dinner. It was a toss up between tacos or sushi and I'm so glad we decided on sushi. I have been coming here on and off for the last 7 years and every single time, I'm never disappointed. Side note, ask for fresh wasabi if your sinuses can handle it. It's exactly like taking a bite of horseradish We ordered: Fried soft shell crab Rocky roll Mountain roll I originally wanted to order the sushi bento box however, they don't offer it Friday- Sunday. Miso soup came and it was still piping hot, flavorful and light. App: Fried soft shell crab was crispy, not greasy and had a good amount of meat. Entrees: Rolls.... Mountain- explains itself, very filling and for tuna and salmon lovers for sure. Cali roll on the bottom and heaping piles of fresh fish on top. Rocky- had spicy tuna and salmon and tuna on the outside. The perfect balance. We received a spicy tuna roll on the house and we had to fight internally to not devour all of it in one sitting. Every single menu item received was fresh, no smell or off taste. Dessert: Watermelon. They will always offer some type of refreshing fruit to end the meal when you dine in and that is what makes this place memorable. We can't wait to make this place our regular sushi spot again despite living in Scottsdale... we are dying to get chopsticks with our name for the wall. Thank you for an amazing dinner!!! read more

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Amazing sushi! I have been coming to this restaurant for the last 4-5 years at least once a year and what can I say they are one of the best sushi spots I've had in Arizona. Their yellowtail nigiri is phenomenal and tastes fresh. Also got the classic California, beef roll, and dragon roll. I hadn't tried the beef roll before tonight but let me tell you it will definitely be one of my staples although not fish, the beef is very tender and the flavor mix very well. We had ordered another roll but we had taken it off due to how long it had taken to come out. Luckily they had provided us with an extra serving of beef rolls, yellowtail nigiri and even edamame on the house due to the wait and at that point I was full enough to not even care about the roll. Great place for date night, quiet and great for conversation. Would recommend to anyone in town. read more

Very nice looking sushi place. Service was good and the prices were better than I was expecting but the food seemed very very bland read more

Sushi San - Teriyaki chicken, veggie tempura, and sushi - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

So happy to see this place survived during the pandemic! I did place a few orders during Covid and have been back a few times recently and still get great food and great service! read more

Absolutely love this place ! Seems to be family run as it's always the same two people in there. They always joke that we ate so fast which is kind of awkward and makes me feel fat lol. But it's worth going there cause it's good sushi. read more

Been going to this restaurant for years and the food never disappoints. Its always fresh and flavorful. It's family owned so the staff are friendly, always happy, attentive and caring towards everyone. Inside was intimate and cozy, perfect for a date night. We absolutely love this place. read more

Wonderful experience and quality each time we go. Originally we went for convenience, but stumbled across a gem.

I've been going to this place since I first moved to Arizona in 2011. Pro: *Friendly Staff *Huge Menu of sushi to pick from *All you can eat Sushi Boat $20 *Free Desert usually fruit after your meal *Clean Cons: *Can be a bit expensive but expected for sushi read more

Sushi San - Dragon Roll, Tempura Roll and Octopus Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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| Review #200 | There were two essentials for my 200th review: First, it would have to be at a place neither my girlfriend nor myself had ever been; second, it would have to be Japanese food. One year ago, we were adventuring in Waikiki and experienced some of the most fantastic Japanese fare imaginable. Arizona is far, far away from the Islands, but surely one of our restaurants could come close, right? An important admission: We had a different place in mind for dinner tonight, but despite the Google report, they were in fact closed. Sushi San was a close second, and with raving reviews on Yelp and Google, we decided to check it out. The interior, as others can attest to, is cozy and near-traditional. Photos of happy patrons adorn the walls, you can sit in the comfy booths or the vibrant sushi bar, and -- for some curious reason -- K-pop was playing on mute from the raised televisions. Our server presented us with menus and a pen and paper for our order. Forgive us, but we did not realize we actually needed to write stuff down; we thought that was for the AYCE option, which we did not go for. Our server only seemed mildly exasperated when we verbalized our order, and she wrote it down in front of us. To be frank, I was not keen on her attitude; for the entirety of our visit she was cold and aloof. The other servers appeared much friendlier. That out of the way, let's move on to the food. | Complimentary Miso Soup | Nice way to start off our dinner. The taste was superb; I could have gone for more tofu, but that's alright. | Seaweed Salad | Simple, light, and bright green. Nothing out of the ordinary to report. | Arizona Roll | Spicy tuna atop a spicy crab and cucumber roll. A good concept, but for a roll named after our state, I'd expect something a lot nicer! The spicy tuna had no texture; it was just globs of kickin' fish that the cucumber did well to cool down. The roll was mushy overall and melted in your mouth, but not in a good way. | Shrimp Tempura Roll | Shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, and an eel sauce drizzle. The flavor was good, but like the Arizona roll, there was no texture. It was also cut unevenly; a mild complaint, of course, but it did the roll no favors. | Udon | Sorry, but thumbs way down. One piece of thin shrimp tempura, a decent serving of noodles, underwhelming broth aplenty, and nothing else. Hawaii must have spoiled us with tempura galore and plenty of decorative fixings in our bowls because this display was miserable! | Chicken Yakisoba Noodle | Yakisoba noodles, despite their name, are made from wheat flour. These noodles were heartily seasoned to their credit, loaded with vegetables, and there was a lot of chicken to go around. The problem was that the chicken was bone dry, and -- strange complaint coming from me, I know -- the quantity was just too much. I'm not that concerned about the latter, though; I will use my leftovers for an egg-white omelet tomorrow. | Verdict | I want to assure you, my friends, that for my 200th review, I tried to keep an optimistic attitude all dinner long. However, given the lackluster, borderline-rude service, the disappointing sushi, the even more disappointing udon, and the uninspiring mass of chicken yakisoba noodles, I render a 2-star verdict for Sushi San. A sticker on the door claims that Yelp loves them; tonight, I am left wondering...how so? While the restaurant does not tout itself as Asian fusion, that's essentially what it is; the authenticity is not effectively feigned. I'm not opposed to coming back to try something new, but as more businesses reopen, the likelihood of a sequel to this review is satisfactorily low. I've had better, and I know the Grand Canyon State has better to offer! I will find it. So, although we are not throwing a happy celebration for 200 reviews, let's lob off a couple of zeroes for a 2-star review I enjoyed writing. Perhaps #201 will be better! Godspeed. read more

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