Wow... this place did not disappoint! You can tell right away the sushi is fresh. Every bite was full of flavor and the fish tasted clean, soft, and high quality not frozen at all. Everything was prepared with so much care, and you can really appreciate the attention to detail. The service was just as good as the food. If you're looking for fresh sushi with amazing flavor, you have to give this place a try. ¡Qué rico! We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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I was Leary of "japamex" at first but let me tell ya. I was wrong. The blend of Mexican flavors and sushi is amazing and they have the viral Push pop sushi rolls too!!!! Very small place with a little dining room but I think that adds to the appeal. Very nice staff, fair pricing and omg delicious rolls. Ranks right up there with any sushi I've had in San Antonio and I consider myself a sushi snob. We had a wide variety of rolls and none of the were a miss. Don't hesitate to come here and splurge a bit It's a solid place. read more

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I have been a regular go this place for years. So many that the woman who answered the phone often knew me and my order before I could even say it. Over those years I have never seen many cars here, no matter the time of day. I'd admit, the main reason I went was the drive through. The sushi was mid teir at best. The rice has always been unseasoned and late at night, obviously left over from the lunch service. The nigiri is often improperly ratio'd and never comparable between previous visits. Most of the rolls are an assault to the senses and I normally stayed between 5 of them. I believe they use aggressive ingredients to hide their average fish quality. Its not terrible, but I never had the desire to order their sashimi. My second to last visit i requested if I could sub out salmon instead of a tuna. An easy enough change, which every sushi place ive ever been to, was the same price. I was met with the information it would be a 5 dollar sub fee. Which is very high for most places. More so when its only difference is what fish you grab from the cooler. I declined the sub. My last, and it will be my last, I called in an order at 12:18. Ordered what I've always ordered and got there pretty promptly. Waited in the drive through behind another car for about twenty minutes. When it was finally my turn I paid and waited. Waited till about 1 o'clock when thr woman ducked her head out and side they are working in my last roll. I asked if it would always be this long. So immediately snapped at me with "we open at 12:45" and shut the windows. With the tone like I was the one out of line when it was them who answered and took my order at 12:18. Was another 10 minutes or so before I finally got my order. If this is the treatment that a loyal regular, who they know the order before they even say it, is treated, I feel bad for the new comers. I will admit the main reason I came here is the drive through as its a unique characteristic not offered at many other places. But before you try this place, keep my review in mind, and the fact theres likely going to be one other car there, and they have to serve things like "sushi in a tube" to make up for a lack of anything actually special to offer. read more

Small spot but big on service and quality! Sushi rolls were fresh and lots to choose from. Drive thru also makes ordering super convenient. Yellowfish doesn't miss! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The sushi was very fresh, my favorite was the coconut roll. The waitress seemed a little annoyed. It was chill vibes..I don't know about the 2nd serving of sriracha being 75 cents, I need the bottle. read more

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The place is small but the service is great, very attentive. We love this place because it is Mexican and Japanese. So this place doesn't lack flavor. We got the jalapeño TNT ( not pictured) and it was the right level spice, delicious! The volcano was super creamy and delish and the Tulum was very fresh! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Tulum roll (top), Volcano Roll (bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Posting years later. This one is a SA jem. The food was amazing. Quick customer service. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for fresh, unique sushi rolls, this is the spot. A little small but mighty spot. I was craving some sushi and they definitely hit the spot! read more

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Can't go wrong with the Cozumel or El Dorado rolls! And the Japa-Miso soup is one of my favorite things in the world! I crave it all the time! I wish I could get a bucket of it to-go! read more

Tried the Puerto Vallarta roll on their new Summer menu and it was delicious. The server was so sweet and energetic. Service was fast and the place is cute inside. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Food was so delicious, very creative and extensive. The service even better, fast and efficient. The best sushi in San Antonio!

AWESOME SUSHI ! I love a place that has great sushi and is friendly to those of us with Celiac. They were knowledgeable and also have gluten free soy sauce. I would have taken a photo but it looked too good so I just ate it. Imagine a good looking plate of sushi - there - there's your photo. They deliver to the hotels nearby which was a big plus too. Thanks YellowFin. read more

Serving "JapaMex" fusion, this cute standalone building is serving up some tasty creations. Stopped in for lunch and our server was attentive and very nice (wish I remembered his name)! We ordered the Dragon Roll and the Spring Roll - both were good. For what it's worth, a lot of the sushi rolls on the menu have cream cheese in them. They have a drive thru, but if you sit inside, first thing you'll see when you walk in is the chefs preparing food. Colorful art is everywhere. The restaurant's yellow color theme runs throughout the building and makes it a cheery place to grab some food. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Dragon Roll and Spring Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I ordered through DoorDash and I've never been there so I can't comment on the service or ambiance. I ordered a rainbow roll and the infierno roll. Both were delicious but the infierno roll is absolutely amazing. The picante scallops give it a unique touch and I don't think I've ever had a roll like that before. Everything was fresh and delicious and I'm excited about trying more items! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - infierno roll, rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Now upon arrival I was a bit taken back to see the drive though but that didn't discourage us from enjoying some very fresh sushi. It wasn't a large restaurant but they had plenty of seats. The service was sub-par but they were busy with plenty of customers and take out. The fish was fresh. Super tasty and didn't smell like fish at all. They have a huge menu so we explored. Had the frushi roll and the summer roll. The plantain on the summer roll was a pleasant surprise! But the frushi is my new favorite. Can't wait to come back! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Frushi on the bottom, summer on the top. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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So first impressions the outside is fine but the inside smells soooo fishy more fishy than any seafood place I've been to so far. Small seating area with groovy music cute tables and chairs. Be careful when using the bathroom the lock doesn't work. Couldn't eat to fishy smelling in there. read more

In the Rim. Loved the taste of plantains from the sin nombre roll and the fresh cucumber taste from the pepino roll. Almost all have some cream cheese in them, but blends well. The "kani" is imitation crab. Only bottled water available; ie you can't just get a water cup. Masks required for all. No military discount. Would come back to try others. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Sin Nombre Roll Pepino Roll chilerrito - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of the points of contention in communities is authenticity, a superfluous word if there ever was one, where people make efforts to rate a place based on preconceived notions and expectations. Yellowfish Sushi, with a location close to Wurzbach & I-10 and it's second location at Blanco @ Loop 410, has changed the concept of sushi in San Antonio from a traditionally gated and pricey dinner option to a casual affair meant for sharing and with little to no fuss. The first and smaller Wurzbach storefront, located near the Medical Center, started it all. Brenda & Alex Sarmiento, the talent behind the popular El Señor Es Mi Pastor Taco (which opened after Yellowfispot just down the street), wanted to find the same sushi environment to San Antonio from their hometown of CDMX, where sushi is a much more casual and less imposing scene. Where sushi has been seen in San Antonio as a "special" type of dinner usually reserved for date nights, graduations, or an exotic night out in the town, the Sarmiento siblings decided to bring the informal dining option, remove the prohibitive pricing, and create unique offerings fusing Mexican flavors and ingredients with Japanese led rolls. The rolls are authentic representations and an evolution of the rolls in the streets of CDMX, from the unique citrus based soy sauce freshly made every week to the Gansitos roll which combines a traditional with yes, a Gansitos roll, the ubiquitous pastelito treat you can find at any tiendita in Mexico and now in any Latino grocery store. I've had several rolls and offerings at both locations. Some of my faves: Tocino Roll - yes, the bacon tempura is dope but the thinly sliced lemon peel gives this roll an incredible kick that you'll remember. El Dorado Roll - the Tampico and Anguila sauce is a standout and the shrimp and cream cheese provide this roll with the base for that punch of a sauce. A great example of the fusion that is going on here at Yellowfish. Summer Roll - your classic prepared summer roll that is perfect for a lite bite of sushi offering; you can really taste the freshness and is a prefect take home meal to pair with a crisp cider. I really thought that through for some reason. Cevichimi - Sashimi style sushi in a more traditional ceviche style taste profile and serving, I really think this is a game changer even though once you try it it's pretty obvious how this concoction hasn't been made before. It's a wonderful combo of flavors that really pop. Salmon Japarrito - innovation doesn't mean everything always hits at 100. this "burrito" is a mouthful for sure and when you drench it in their homemade citrus based soy sauce it's a winner; I just wanted a bit more salmon but otherwise it's good. Yellowfish Roll - the namesake roll lives up to its bestowed honor with its flavored packed combo of picante shrimp, cilantro, habanero infused caviar, and their signature Salsa Roja, it's a great introduction to JapaMex cuisine here! Gansito Roll - the intro hits but the finale shuts it down... a Gansito is wrapped in rice and prepared with fresh strawberries and chocolate syrup. It's delicious and shows a more whimsical approach for desert. I'm not even a quarter of the way in trying the rolls but you can tell much of the menu has been carefully thought out and the pairings aren't gimmicks or creations for the sake of creation; instead, Yellowfish, in adopting two culturas to make a new one, and have created something amazing that frankly is a better experience than either cuisine on its own. Additionally, the reasonable pricing and causal environment is an exciting opportunity for San Antonio folks to approach sushi from a different perspective. I highly recommend you head out there and get some. Pro Tip: the Gansito Roll is (sometimes) not a menu item but can be made by request. I'm not sure how Brenda or Alex are gonna feel about me posting about it but hopefully they went to La Michocana and picked up a few boxes. Order it! read more

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My favorite sushi spot. Point blank period! They are always very fast and efficient. The restaurant itself is cute n tiny great for intimate dining. Ive been getting the special trays more often since it comes with 5 different rolls and two appetizers. So good! read more

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They have the best sushi in town. They are so accommodating in preparing the order. They actually remembered who I was and what I actually liked. The sushi taste so fresh my only to go place. read more

By the way, just stick to the Isak Roll. One of my favorites was also the Chio Roll. Idk what happened but the one I got today was not great, like, at all. The service was great though! The person assisting me is always nice. And once I got to the restaurant to pick up my order, the ambiance was great, like always. Also left smelling like sushi, like always, but it's part of the experience. One thing I forgot to mention is that they like to switch up the rolls included in your order, sometimes you'll get 10 slides of sushi, another times you'll get 6 slides. (Today I got 6, I hope you can appreciate that in the picture, I just ate 3 pieces, leaving the other 3 pieces out of the 6). Still love the restaurant and the employees. But I just probably will stick to the Isak roll from now on, it always states amazing, and I get the slides of sushi the price resembles. read more

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Sadly, I was very disappointed in the meal ordered from Yellowfish Sushi. I ordered the poke bowl with their rojo sauce and vinegar soy sauce. Both of them came in their containers, separately wrapped. The poke bowl was a half and half deal with zucchini noodles and sushi rice. I am fairly new to poke bowls, but they have become an obsession, so I eat them regularly. Therefore, I am thankful that this wasn't my first bowl because I don't think I would have ever had poke bowls again. The tuna smelled and had an extremely fishy taste. The sauces did not add to the flavor of the bowl at all. In fact, after a couple of bites, I could no longer continue and my almost $14 dollars ended up in the trash. It was very distasteful. Which is sad, because I have previously had sushi at this place and have enjoyed it very much. This meal was just unacceptable. Definitely not up to previous standards. read more

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San Antonio, DO NOT sleep on this place! I had no idea that a Japanese/Mexican fusion could be this amazing, but I am absolutely floored by how good this place is. The Yellowtail Sashimi was some of the freshest and tastiest we've ever had. The Poke Bowl was extremely delicious and beautifully presented. Lastly, the Jalasquillo Roll was, and this is not hyperbole, the single best sushi roll I've ever tried. 10/10. I wish I took pictures before I started, but please do not be fooled by the unassuming exterior of the restaurant, it is completely worth the trip. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - All that was left. I almost licked the plate. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

New owners good stuff !! You can eat inside now Same owners as the delicious taco place accross the street read more

Came here for the first time the other week and was very impressed. The servers were friendly, the menu's extensive, and the sushi was fresh and flavorful. We started with the miso soup and spicy edamame, and ordered a few sushi rolls (sorry - can't remember which). The parking lot was a little small and awkward, but they have a drive-thru pick-up window which is very convenient. Apparently they also own El Pastor Es Mi Senior - a taco shop that was featured on the Netflix series 'Taco Chronicles Cross the Border - would love to try. read more

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Had so much fun brining my puppy here for early dinner. The food was AMAZING and the server was also very sincere. Will definitely come again to enjoy a nice day on the patio. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Bluefish Lakeway roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I have been waiting to try this place since I moved to San Antonio...worth the wait! Tried the Juma, Dan Dan and Jarocho. All decently good, LOVED the Juma Roll. Definitely eager to try them dine-in next time! read more

Great selections, bit different from former spots in Tacoma area but really glad we found Yellowfish here! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Poolside, Aqua Bar time soon... - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Sushi for my birthday! What more could a lady ask for! I was very impressed with the variety on the menu. They tale classics and mix them up. Apparently this place has a reputation for people who live and work in the Medical Center... I mentioned it to a few different colleagues after the fact and they all knew where I was talking about and all had good things to say... We loved everything we tried and will definitely be going back. Everything was chock full of flavor and ingredients and was so fresh! The tacos were a little tricky to eat because mine fell apart. But all tacos fall apart and we still love them. Pickup was a breeze. We ordered online. My husband went through the drive-thru and was in and out. They sent plenty of soy sauce and chopsticks. read more

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Try the baked volcano roll. Delicious!!! Great music and the environment is nice. Air conditioning is cold on our hot days and just a great little place read more

This is the 3rd time we've been to this place. It is not he easiest to see on the street when you are trying to drive by since it's not right on the road. It does have a small parking lot around it though not a lot of spaces we never had any issues parking. I loved their seared salmon and all their hand rolls (they call it Japanese tacos haha). Seared salmon (nigiri or sashimi) are not on the menu but you can order it with the chef (since they do have seared/torched other menu items), they are exquisite. The hand rolls are also stuffed with ingredients! Last but not least, if you order the green tea icecream they give you 3 huge scoops, unlike some other stores who only give you a tiny mini-scoop. Waiters and waitresses are always friendly and pleasant. Definitely will come back if in the area. Keep up the good work Yellowfish! read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Menu #1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Stopped in for our first visit tonight. We opted for the all-you-can-eat option. The sushi was of decent quality, but we will not be returning due to the way we were treated by the manager. There was a miscommunication with our server where additional sushi was brought out that we didn't order. Because of this, we had a few unfinished pieces of sushi on our plate. The manager rudely (and loudly) informed us that it would be $2 per unfinished piece. I understand the premise behind doing this so people don't over-order. However, when we explained how we got extra sushi we didn't order, she blamed it on us and doubled down that it would be $2 per piece. Also-- there is no tap water, bottled water is $2 a bottle which also wasn't communicated. This is just bad business and in my opinion the $2 isn't worth it. read more

I ordered the Urbano roll and my friend got the El Dorado roll. The Urban and El Dorado were delicious but I preferred the Urbano. I love fried sushi. The food took about 30 minutes longer than it was supposed to but the employees made up for it by giving me a chilerito and miso soup. Their customer service was great. The chilerito was amazing. I was very pleasantly surprised. The deep fried tempura jalapeño filled with cream cheese really made the burrito amazing. The salsa roja that comes with it is very good with the burrito. Overall it is a perfect flavor combination. read more

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Yummmmmy Of the sushi I only eat their unagi so I can only comment on that. It's delicious. I also like their tnt series ....specifically the mushroom version. Friendly staff. Small eating area. I guess it's a home in the wall. It's really good and near the medical center. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - mushroom TNT - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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We noticed this little spot while driving around one day. My partner decided to stop and pick us up some sushi on his way home from a meeting nearby. The quality of the fish was very good and a good quantity for the price. We had the rainbow roll and a chirashi. He ordered in person and said the food was ready to go very quickly. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was honestly the worst sushi I've ever had in my life. The rice was very hard and tasted like it could have been very old. I picked most of the rice off of one of my rolls. And the other roll I couldn't eat more than one bite. Would rather eat sushi from the grocery store tbh read more

My fav spot for the best tasting sushi in town! Servers are friendly and knowledgeable if you aren't familiar with the menu and wanting to try something new. Thank you :) read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Philadelphia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Yellowfish is my ALL TIME FAV place to go to in San Antonio. I always get the chirashi, which is assorted fish over rice and it does NOT disappoint! If you check in on Yelp, you can get a free miso soup! The restaurant is kinda small with about 10 tables. They have a mixture of high top and low top tables. Their parking lot is a bit small too Yes, they are friendly Yes, they are fast. Yes, they have a restroom. Yes, you should try this place. And yes, you'll enjoy your food. So quit reading this review and click directions to Yellowfish. read more

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By far one of the most unique and low key places we tried in SA. When I saw this place offered Japanese and Mexican fusion dishes, I was instantly intrigued. Coined Japamex. We came in a little before closing on a Monday night and were greeted right away. The inside is modern, bright and very artsy. The menu is one page front and back but has a ton of options, we were pleasantly overwhelmed. Our waitress made some great recommendations. The menu is conveniently organized into categories: raw rolls, cooked rolls, baked rolls and fried rolls. This made is very easy to navigate. I had the ceviche roll, philly hand roll and a fried plantanos dessert. The fish was extremely fresh, the rolls were tasty and and while it was hard to choose, the ceviche roll was a great recommendation. I haven't seen too many rolls with crawfish! I forgot what roll my friend had, but she enjoyed it. The sashimi was beautifully presented and yummy according to my guest! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to a twist to your traditional sushi spot! Go Japamex! I hope to return on my next trip! read more

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The food here and service was excellent! We ordered the Philly roll and Cali roll and both were delicious. The only disadvantage I can find is that this place is a bit hard to get into with high traffic in this area, and it's a bit small. You might miss it if you are not paying close attention. There are only a few tables. But it's great for take out orders. The staff greeted me with smiles and helped me promptly. The prices were reasonable and the food was generous. I would definitely come back for take out orders in the future. read more

Yellowfish Sushi - Philly and Cali-rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas