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    Yakumi Sushi

    4.2 (278 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    YAKUMI SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Friday Platter
    Amanda C.

    From the moment you walk in, there's a welcoming Japanese aesthetic that sets the tone. Hanging cherry blossoms add a touch of whimsy, and the classic sushi bar look brings authenticity. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the spicy tuna to the salmon to the yellowtail. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and sliced just right. We especially loved the Friday Platter Plate--it felt like such a good deal for the quality and variety we got. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. We never felt rushed, and our server answered all our questions kindly. We left full, happy, and already talking about when to come back.

    Sushi Bar with Latina and Latino Sushi Chef
    Supardi D.

    Not bad for AYCE place in the area. Food was okay. Fresh with typical low grade sushi rice. The sushi cut was good size. The tempura options are not bad. For the price, we should expect some Sashimi, which they don't have. Only Carpaccio style and limited to 1 plate/person - 2 pcs. The rolls and fried item were not bad. I didn't get any stomach ache. It's a good sign of good quality fish and food. Service was fast since they are not that many customer. The team were friendly and attentive. You can order a la carte. Location is on the main street side. Facing the street. Standard modern restaurant.

    Alina L.

    Came in originally for al carte, but I convinced myself to try the ayce lunch menu. Ordered a lot of nigiris, some handrolls, baked rolls, and appetizers for a total of three rounds. Super full by the end of the meal. I was a little hesitant at first about the authenticity of the restaurant, but I was pleased that the fish was fresh and good quality. My only comment is that the rolls fell apart super easily, possibly something that could be improved upon! The server was great! She came by to check in on us multiple times and I loved that she would sing along to the radio every once in a while!

    Tempura
    Christi S.

    It was an okay AYCE experience. Service was really lovely from our waitstaff, however the food was a bit lacking. Most sushi restaurants also have this vibe where chefs are ecstatic and say hello or at least acknowledge us, but we didn't sense that kind of vibe at all. Rice makes or breaks it for me and it was pretty inconsistent throughout my meal. I despise hard, under-seasoned rice. It was cooked, however it tasted like it was in the fridge for quite some time. Appetizers like fried calamari were overcooked, chicken karaage a bit undercooked... Fish was a bit inconsistent as well...throughout our first round we got some cuts that were somewhat fishy, but that's okay, we'd get less of that cut and got more of the fish that weren't fishy the next round...but we ended up being duped and got fishy fish that was fresher tasting the last round.. Also I'm not a fan of end parts for nigiri sushi...They could've reserved them for maki or roll sushi so the slices of fish were inconsistent as well. We'd get center cuts one round but the next we'd get end pieces. Just the overall inconsistency with fish makes the experience a little lackluster. And the wasabi was a hard pass. I would've gladly paid more if they offered fresh wasabi. Gari was a bit dried out too. They both lost the pungency so it seems they went stale as well. Overall, we found other items like miso soup, fried tempura, and the carpaccio to be the most fulfilling. I'd recommend getting those as they were somewhat decent. If I were to come here again, I think I'd opt out of AYCE and just do the regular menu or do take out. This AYCE just seems like a "roll out whatever left they have in the kitchen before it spoils" kinda thing, so I'd much rather choose to go somewhere else instead for AYCE.

    Yummy appetizers
    Jan H.

    Came here for the first time recently fur the All you can eat sushi, and had a good experience. This is located is a small strip of various businesses and had plenty of parking. The restaurant was very clean and the decor was very cute and minimalistic. The staff were very nice and our server gave us lots of recommendations. The AYCE menu has a lot to choose from, including appetizers. We all tried so many things like the spicy edamame, gyoza, miso soup, mussels, and of course lots of yummy sushi. Just like most all you can eat places they charge you if you don't finish everything, including the rice. But you are allowed to take 2 pieces to go, per person. I enjoyed the various sushi and it was pretty fresh tasting. One of our favorites was the Hawaiian roll which we ordered twice. We also enjoyed a dragon roll that the server recommended. I also loved the flavorful miso soup, and the spicy edamame, which had just the right amount of kick to it. I think my only wish is I would have liked to see some real crab in the sushi, as I mostly saw imitation krab on the menu. It was still very good, but I think that would have made it that much better. The price was very reasonable and they even let you use coupons if you have them. If you're in the area I'd suggest you give it a try if you are craving sushi.

    Zuli M.

    Came in for All You Can Eat. Pretty decent menu with good options. Truthfully, the sushi was ehhh. It was good but eh. Maybe I didn't order the right rolls! Plus everything had so much rice in it. The rice was either super hard or total mush. The service was great though. Very attentive and friendly. My servers name was Grant. He was so great and nice. We had a lot of random questions and Grant was so patient with us so shout out to him and his awesome service!

    Sake, soft shell crab hand roll, Tuna Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri, Octopus Nigiri
    Joseph Y.

    Taste: 4 Value: 5 Service: 5 Came on a Sunday night with a friend after moving a couch. We got mixed nigiri with hand rolls and hot sake. I appreciate that the nigiri had extra elements on it to add depth. The soft shell crab hand roll was good. Wish the hand roll and nigiri had more meat. Cuts seemed thinner. Would like to try the all you can eat (AYCE) sometime and taste more of their menu.

    Philly Roll
    Cyndi L.

    Sushi rolls were good. Not everything on the menu is on the AYCE special. One roll we did not like was San Diego roll it was extremely fishy.

    Spider tempura
    Vinni T.

    My wife and I came for Thursday lunch $33 AYCE sushi and we were the only people dining in. The server was very attentive and friendly. Overall the food was good and we would come back for the AYCE sushi lunch. The good: - Salmon salad had hot crispy cooked salmon with soft ripe avocado. - Avocado tempura was also amazing because it was piping hot and crispy. - Nigiri fish to rice ratio was not bad. The bad: - eel hand roll: had wayyyy too much eel sauce so it was very sweet and salty. - Tempura shrimp: I didn't like the panko on the tempura shrimp. It roughs up my gums and I prefer tempura batter. - Spider tempura: was mostly the crab skin and overall not a good taste or texture. Skip! - Calamari: it's panko battered and over fried

    Derek R.

    Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): If there were SIX stars I would award them from a Sushi lover who has been to Japan three times! How was the food? GREAT! We arrived and were quickly seated by the professional staff led by Hector. I was pretty skeptical given my lackluster experience with sushi buffets in the past. THIS PLACE IS A GAME CHANGER. Customers are served sequentially. this incurs a small delay BUT you get your food HOT and FRESH! Every single item was spectacular. The rice was fluffy and perfectly cooked, the menu items that were fried, baked, seared were cooked and flavored amazingly well. Point blank, I would have happily paid for ANY item we ate on the menu as its own meal. Even the salad was amazing! My son put it best, "This is the best restaurant I've been to in San Diego, EVER". Buffets often go cheap on fish and heavy on rice, this was the opposite. Ultra fresh and the rolls and especially hand rolls were spectacular. We enjoyed quite a few items on the menu during our 1.5 hr stay. All the seafood was well flavored, spiced and hot (if cooked). The hand rolls were teeming with fresh fish and fresh cucumber in carefully wrapped goodness. Other notables, the EEL! Absolutely the best I've ever had in the states, not in a buffet, but outside Japan anywhere in the USA. The baked roll (Dynamite) we tried was a life changer. ORDER IT! The Calamari in every form was tender, well cooked, and hot. I also loved the refreshing Sushi salad - perfect. There were really no misses in anything we tried, and many "best of" for San Diego and that's amazing in an "all you can eat" format. Cleanliness The restaurant was clean, properly lit, logically laid out and a wonderful sushi counter. Service The staff were clearly well trained and we had better service than I've ever experienced in an eatery. The young man and lady constantly picked up dishes and took great care of our table. Conclusion Like the Terminator, "WE WILL BE BACK!"

    Gyoza
    Stephanie K.

    Exceptionally good food and wonderful service! Yakumi Sushi is a great place for a date night, dinner with family/friends, or even if you just want to treat yourself. The restaurant is clean and modern, table seating and bar seating available. They have a couple TVs behind the bar and you can see the sushi chefs preparing everything right in front of you. We ordered chicken katsu bento, chicken gyoza, and tuna maki. Everything tasted so fresh and well seasoned. My husband said the sushi rice was a revelation; flavorful and complex while still allowing the fish to take center stage. I was also very impressed with my bento. Katsu was fried well, meat was tender and not too fatty. The tempura was light and crispy and generously portioned. Our little one really enjoyed the gyoza and the miso soup (that came with the bento). Special shout out to the service here! It was taking a bit for the cooked food to come out, and even though we didn't say anything, the staff came to apologize and made an effort to compensate for the delay! The thoughtfulness and proactive service truly demonstrated how much they care about the customers' experience. Could not be happier with this new spot and will be coming back regularly!

    Bowl Ramen Noodles
    Alex E.

    I've been looking for a new sushi spot in our area and Yakumi didn't disappoint. Bonus that they also serve ramen here. We had mixed tempura appetizer and a couple of rolls, along with a bowl of ramen with pork. The ramen was good and filled me up, while both rolls were good (crunchy roll and Poway roll). Service was good and the food came out fast. We were promptly seated and helped by a few different people. Restaurant was clean inside, with plenty of seating, and plenty of parking out front. We will return, and will try some different rolls or bento boxes.

    G.T. Roll
    Andrea R.

    This is our new go-to sushi place! The fish is just so fresh and the flavors are on point! Plus the staff is all so kind and welcoming and very attentive. Very much worth the drive from Escondido! The restaurant is always so clean and they did an amazing job with placing all the tables. I don't feel crammed in there like I do at other sushi places. A fave is the G.T. Roll although it has quite a spicy kick I need to cool down with a few Philly roll pieces before having another G.T. bite. I've never been much of a fan of imitation crab, but my boyfriend ordered the Volcano roll and I was shocked at how much I liked it! I would order it again. We were excited to try the Golden Eyes roll this time, but honestly felt like it was missing some flavor. It looks cute for the 'gram but I would not order again. Love coming here, it's one of those places where I look forward to eating my way through the menu!

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