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    Sushi Yama

    3.4 (767 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    SUSHI YAMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Shrimp tempura
    Arnel D.

    Delicious food in Escondido that's worth the visit! Try their Bento Boxes for kids as well as dessert. I enjoyed my rolls. Albacore was amazing. Great service and relaxing dining area. I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again.

    Oyster Half Shell
    Casper W.

    Omg these oysters are great and the chef said they are from Catalina Island. The California rolls was tasty and I was able to hold my food down. What a delicious meal and the service is great. The environment seems like they are renovating in the other room but the room we were in nice and chilly since it was a hot day. We will be back since this is our favorite oyster spot.

    Aubri B.

    Great sushi, great prices! ... look for the ** for half off selected rolls. The Chronics roll is delicious!

    Escondido roll
    Alana H.

    This place is great! Honestly do not understand their low score and I'm so glad I ignored it in making our choice for dinner. We decided to do a walking sushi crawl and try a couple of places we'd never been. This one is so good! The nicest and most attentive staff, 50% off a lot of different interesting rolls, and a clean, not cluttered atmosphere with a hip and fun vibe. So good! Love you sushi Yama!!!!

    Flying eagle and green muscles r bomb
    andjelka k.

    Hilda was amazing the sushi is bomb. music is great and the ambiance is prime. Ive been coming here for years!! Full bar helps hahah

    Inside
    Estefania C.

    This spot was good. Excellent attentive service. The prices at first we thought they were kind of expensive but it ended up being really cheap because certain rolls are 50% off. They gave us a lot of ginger and wasabi which is a plus in my book. Not stingy at all. Sushi was good. Restaurant was clean.

    Augustus G.

    Sushi Yama is the bomb!!!! I highly recommend both the Escondido and Deja Vu roll! Quality is always reliable, service is fantastic, and the flavors are off the charts. Make this a regular stop, so good!!!

    Seaweed Salad
    Grace E.

    I have been dining here since I was very young, I used to come with my family all the time! It's always so delicious and there's always fantastic service. You're greeted by friendly/familiar faces, some of the same people have worked here for as long as I can remember. I love that the general decor has stayed the same throughout the years but they've still upgraded furniture as needed. Today I ordered the seaweed salad and the Sushi Lunch. It was a great price and quite filling! I will continue to come back!

    Chicken Fried Rice!
    Brandon D.

    Chicken Fried Rice is AMAZING!!!! Absolutely the best! Quick and fast service, if you're more in the mood for sushi go for the Escondido Roll and/or the Orange County!

    Soup with bento

    Great atmosphere. Great location. Friendly staff. Service is fast. Presentation of the food is good.

    11/01/2023

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    Delicious as usual! Service was great ! Never disappoints! Had a wonderful Mothers Day! Ordered so much had to bring home!

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Yama

    I have a Groupon that is going to expire soon. Can it be used for carry out purchases since dine in is closed? Or is it open for dine in/patio?

    Last week I used my Groupon dining in their patio area. But you should call the restaurant to get a current update.

    Is dine in open yet? I have a Groupon that is set to expire in 20 days but says dine in only..

    I have the same question. Or can we use it toward carry out purchase?

    Is the lunch special available on the weekend and what are the lunch special hours?

    Last time that I ordered, the lunch specials were not available since everything was takeout due to COVID-19

    Do they have an all you can eat menu?

    Yes, on Sundays.

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    4.2(842 reviews)
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    The sushi here is seriously good! Everything came out looking fresh and beautifully put together,…read moreand the rolls were packed with flavor. I especially loved the specialty rolls with the fresh fish on top, spicy mayo, and all the little toppings. They definitely don't skimp on the fish, and the portions felt worth it. We ordered a few different rolls for the table, which is definitely the way to go because there were so many good options. Everything tasted fresh, the presentation was beautiful, and nothing was drowning in sauce. The restaurant itself has a pretty casual atmosphere, so it's an easy spot for a sushi night when you want really good food without anything too fancy. I'd absolutely come back and try more of the menu.

    If waiting were an Olympic sport, this restaurant would be taking home the gold medal every year…read more I've given this place chance after chance over the last year, hoping each visit would be the one where everything finally clicked. Instead, it's become a masterclass in patience. The employees seem to have discovered the secret to unlimited break time because every visit they're either in the front or the back enjoying conversations while customers stand around wondering if they've accidentally become invisible. When I judge a sushi restaurant, I keep it simple: miso soup and a basic roll. If you can't make the opening act exciting, I'm probably not sticking around for the encore. Unfortunately, the miso tasted like someone waved a seaweed packet over hot water and called it a day, and the basic rolls had all the excitement of eating cardboard with a gym membership. Then there's the outside food policy. Apparently, if your toddler dares to nibble on a chicken nugget from next door while the rest of the family orders sushi, the Food Police are ready for action. You could walk in wearing a tuxedo made of hundred-dollar bills and order the entire menu, but one tiny bite of outside food? That's apparently the culinary equivalent of a federal crime. The strange part is that the restaurant actually has potential. The problem isn't the building... it's the complete lack of urgency. Watching customers wait while staff casually chat feels less like dining out and more like watching a sitcom where everyone forgot they're supposed to be working. After a year of giving this place more second chances than a reality TV contestant, I'm officially done. If you're in Escondido, do yourself a favor: spin around, point in a random direction, Google "sushi near me," and you'll probably find a place where the staff remembers customers exist. I genuinely wanted to like this restaurant. Unfortunately, the service disappeared faster than the flavor in the miso soup.

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    4.4(887 reviews)
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    Great food, service and atmosphere. Stopped in for a quick lunch. I enjoyed a roll combo which…read moreallows for a selection of a basic roll and a premium roll from a pre-selected assortment. I picked a Spicy Tuna roll and a Lemon roll. Sushi was really fresh and tasted amazing. We also ordered a lunch bento box with teriyaki chicken and California roll. Chicken was delicious and flame-grilled. The salad had a really good dressing on it and the soup and veggies were great additions. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for Japanese cuisine in the area.

    Wow! I'm so so sad! We came on a Saturday afternoon.... Probably 4 or 5 tables.... 3 of those were…read more2 tops! The service was incredibly slow and very disorganized! One waitress was giving people the wrong food and not paying attention at all, she was just sort of walking around giving people the wrong orders. Problem was I had time to just sit and watch the mess. I wanted to order the poke bowl but I couldn't decide if I wanted the salmon or tuna. I asked the waiter what was freshest. He went to ask the kitchen and came back with "both arrived fresh today". Liars!!!!! I ordered the tuna.... It was previously frozen (should have just told me that) and very fishy smelling and tasting! The rice at the bottom was in a POOL of dressing... It was terrible!! I have never had an issue with this meal! My husband ordered a Philly roll. The rice was way too sweet and it just didn't taste fresh, we left 4 pieces on the plate! To add insult to injury, it took FOREVER to get our food! The other customers were also having issues with the service and getting their food. We left hungry!! $60.... Flush! I have noticed a decline in quality of the food the last few times I've eaten here. I might try one more time. This used to be our favorite sushi place! It was a place we would come for a special sushi night. Not any more!

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    We came for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and it was a great choice. The ambiance was relaxed and…read morepretty quiet, and the staff were fast and attentive, and very helpful answering our questions about the menu. We got the garlic edamame, which was a nice and generous appetizers to split for 2-3 people. We also got the dragon roll, spicy tuna roll (which was ACTUALLY spicy), and the salmon avocado rolls, as well as the salmon nigiri. All of the food was delicious and very reasonably priced, and worth the trip. Additionally, a huge thank you and kudos to the staff for being so kind and warm about our excitement watching the World Cup matches that we're playing while we were eating. They were very sweet and understanding, and didn't rush us at all, which made it much more enjoyable to take our time and savour the food and the game. Overall this is a great spot to grab sushi and enjoy some quality time with friends or family, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a good Japanese and sushi restaurant!

    Tucked into a sleepy strip mall in Escondido, Akita Sushi feels like a quiet surprise. I didn't…read moreexpect chirashi at this level here--but it delivered. A friend who lives nearby had been raving about it, so we finally went, and I'm glad we did. Two Japanese sushi chefs behind the counter--always a reassuring sign--set the tone right away. The three of us, longtime friends, all ordered chirashi dons. No hesitation, no need to compare notes--just trust. And it paid off. Fresh, generous, beautifully composed. Good friends, good food--it really does make life feel simple and full. We'll definitely be back soon.

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    3 Go Sushi

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    4.1(421 reviews)
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    Finally got to try 3GO Sushi AYCE with my friends! There…read morewas so much to choose from besides sushi, so we tried a variety of house special rolls, appetizers, ramen, teriyaki chicken, bulgogi, seafood tofu soup, spicy Korean fried chicken, and more. Everything was delicious and full of flavor! We wanted to keep trying more, but we were so full we felt like we were going to burst! The ice-cold beer and apple sake were perfect with the food. On the way out, we grabbed lychee and coconut boba to go, and both were so good! The servers were all friendly. We left around 6pm because we had tickets for The Odyssey. When we left, the restaurant was completely packed, Had such a great time and will definitely be coming back!

    Three Go Sushi has become one of our favorite spots in Escondido. It's one of those little hole in…read morethe wall places that doesn't look like much from the outside, but somehow always ends up being exactly what you're craving. The service is consistently great. They always make us feel welcome and this time they took care of us even though we came in right before closing. We ordered three sushi rolls, but honestly they never stood a chance. We ate them so fast I completely forgot to take pictures. If you're a sushi fan, get the Dragon Crunch Roll. It disappeared from our table in record time. We also ordered the house special fried rice, chicken teriyaki ramen, beef and chicken yakisoba, and the Korean popcorn chicken. The fried rice was packed with flavor and had a little bit of everything. The yakisoba was delicious, the ramen was comforting, and the Korean popcorn chicken was perfectly crispy with a nice little kick. It also came with miso soup, salad, and rice, which was more than enough food. Nothing here is overcomplicated. It's just good food, good portions, and genuinely great service every time. When we're trying to decide where to eat, Three Go Sushi is usually the answer. We'll definitely be back. Hopefully next time I'll remember to take pictures of the sushi before it's gone.

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    Love Boat Sushi - Surf and Turf and Spider Roll

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    4.0(1.2k reviews)
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    The sushi is delicious! My fav is the Shrimp Crunch Sushi Roll with Krab, Avocado and Shrimp…read moreTempura!

    Sushi time! In San Marcos to see a play and saw Sushi off the freeway so we came…read more The ambiance of this place is tranquil and chill. They have music playing in the background but it's not loud. The dining area is a little small so if you have a large crowd you may want to call ahead. They also have a small outside dining area. The service was good. They forgot our well sauce and we had to request it again. Outside of that, they're eager to answer questions and are very friendly and professional. The food was very good. Only a few things were a miss but that could be preference. The gyoza were fried perfectly and not greasy. I loved the crispness. Sadly, they lacked flavor and tasted bland. The vegetable roll was amazing. It was fresh, had crunch, and bursting with freshness. I preferred the eel deluxe roll over the dragon roll. Even though it's the same texture the flavor was nice. The eel was grilled perfectly. The dragon roll was mid. The cucumber chunks in it were too chunky and it's a bit one noted. The highlight for me was the summer roll. If you're like me and prefer sashimi over sushi with rice, you'll love this roll. It's tuna,salmon, albacore, and crab wrapped in cucumber. It's served with ponzu and spicy mayo but I requested no spicy mayo. This was bright, citrusy, and delicious. The cucumber gives it a nice contrast. If in the area, consider trying this place. It was worth trying. I rated it 4 out of 5 because there were a few flies trying to land on our food, the gyoza dumplings lacked flavor, and the dragon roll was a bit one noted.

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    Ahi Sushi has officially become my go-to sushi spot in San Marcos. I used to be a regular at Umami,…read morebut not anymore. The prices there have gotten much higher, and in my opinion, the quality of the fish at Ahi is just as good for a much better price. I also really appreciate that Ahi gives you bigger portions, especially with their salads. I've tried so many items on the menu at this point, and I can confidently say that everything I've had has been fresh, tasty, and worth trying. The sushi is consistently great quality, the portions are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. My only complaint is the cucumber salad. I've ordered it several times, and unfortunately, each time the cucumbers didn't seem fresh and were actually a little slimy. I really hope they fix that because everything else has been great. That one item definitely won't change my opinion of this place. Ahi Sushi offers great-quality sushi at a great price, and that's exactly why I've become a regular.

    Not bad not bad. My husband always crave sushi, but it's so expensive and he doesn't want to pay an…read morearm and leg to get his sushi fix most of the time. We needed affordable options. We looked at all the sushi in SM and my husband gave Ahi a chance. We called it in for pick up, they quoted 20 minutes but I had to wait an extra 15 minutes for it when I got there. They were a little busy. I got the chirashi bowl, my husband got 3 rolls, and we ordered a kids meal came with Teri chicken, cali roll and potsticker. Honestly the sushi wasn't bad. It's a notch higher than sushi deli IMO. Their chirashi bowl, for the price was a great deal. The only fish I didn't like was the tuna, it was tasteless, probably previously frozen too. The others weren't bad. We also judge sushi by their California rolls, and they made it right. The best deal is the kids meal. My little boy ate it all! Even the roll. We'll be coming here for our affordable sushi fix. It does the job. Restaurant was extremely warm inside, so was a little worried about the sushi, but everything was fine.

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