The food was amazing and our server Chloe was really sweet and helpful!! Would definitely come back again

We always have an amazing experience at Banbu Sushi! The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and perfect for a romantic night out. Trinity took care of us tonight and was absolutely fantasti- super attentive, friendly, and really knowledgeable about the menu. She recommended a roll for us that ended up being delicious, and we're so glad we trusted her suggestion. She also reminded us about the fresh wasabi, which we almost forgot to order, and it made such a difference! Great service, great food, and an all-around wonderful dining experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

we come here regularly and the food is always excellent. the Dynamite Roll is our favorite. Savannah is always helpful and we appreciate her recommendations. read more

I FREAKING ADORE THIS PLACE. prices absolutely have surged since the last time I was here, but where hasn't? We absolutely spoiled ourselves and got several dishes, one of the best was the crunchy spicy tuna bites! I've never had that before and they were incredible - so good I would have been satisfied stoping there! The shrimp were massive, 3 bites for one shrimp with many delicious sauces all over. Don't sleep on the shrimp, they are insane. My friend got the fried rice mixed shrimp and steak and chicken and it could have fed four people LOL. Last we got a spicy roll I forget the name, but it was amazing with fresh wasabi on the side. Overall 10/10 still will always come back to this place I'm obsessed. Super cute spot for date night! read more

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My Favorite Sushi place where the Food is Delisch and the drinks are stiff. And Nia is amazing.... Attentive... knowledgeable about the food and drink choice. I would ask for her next time I come... read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

Friday nights are made for dinner dates!! Frst time visiting here. It won't be our last. Everything was so fresh and presentation was on point. Great service and vibes. Everything was very yummy. * Seafood Croquettes * Shrimp & Veggie Tempura * Super Crunchy Roll #DiningWithTheAndersons #TryingNewPlaces #HereFishyFishy #SushiTime read more

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Trinity was an amazing server, she was knowledgeable about the menu and guided us through our dinner for the night (which was amazing) - coming back just to enjoy her wonderful energy and presence! read more

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This is my husbands and I go-to place. The sweet and sour chicken and banbu chicken salad are delicious. The place was very busy, but all the waitresses are on top of everything. Our waitress Trinity not only was on top of everything, she came back frequently to make sure we didn't need refills and that everything was good. Thank you Trinity! Although we didn't order my favorite sushi role, I recommend getting island coconut shrimp roll if you like coconut shrimp and a tangy mandarin orange sauce. So good! read more

Trinity was amazing and provided quick fast and good service. The food came out quick and was fresh. The ambiance was superb. read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

We were seated at 7:10 PM and ordered our food shortly after. What should have been a quick order turned into an extremely frustrating experience. It took over an hour to receive our food, and during that time we watched several other tables--who were seated after us--get their meals before we did. At one point I politely asked our server, Marlee A., how much longer our order would take. She looked directly at me and then walked to the other side of the restaurant to help other tables, completely ignoring my question. This felt incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional. When our food finally arrived, it had been about an hour and twenty minutes just to receive two sushi rolls. Instead of apologizing for the long delay, she simply said "thank you for your patience." There was no apology, no explanation, and no effort to make the situation right. The lack of communication and basic customer service was extremely disappointing. Waiting over an hour for two sushi rolls while being ignored by our server is unacceptable. I hope management addresses this, because this level of service reflects very poorly on the restaurant. Honestly I would stick to Sushi Deli. read more

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Banbu Sushi Bar and Grill is an absolute must-visit for the atmosphere, incredible high quality sushi, and exceptional service. Every roll we tried was outstanding -- you honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our server Nia was the amazing! She was friendly, super attentive to our table, and her recommendations of the Bluefin Taco and the Bluefin Truffle Tostada were perfect -- two of the best dishes we had all night. 5 star food and 5 star service are always a winning combination. I can't wait to go back to Banbu Sushi -- I loved it and I know you will too! read more

Delightful food. Creative blends of fish and spicing. All the usual rolls, plus new combinations! Nia served us well. Enjoy! read more

Great food and great service! Would come back again and definitely recommend! Our favorite roll from today was the Hamachi Roll.

Great food and great service!! Brooke was very attentive and kind!! Make it a point to visit Banbu in La Mesa!!

Kenzie was awesome server customer service was on another level. That together with the good food made it a great birthday experience!!!!! Thank U Bambu sushi read more

The appetizers itself was amazing, The servers are so nice, and the outdoor seating ambiance was perfect at 6:30pm, read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Wings and gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

MacKenzie was really great and helped us make our decisions on dinner. Everything recommended was delicious and the atmosphere was great. She gave us more attention than we've had from a server in years anywhere (actual conversation) 10/10 always recommended Banbu especially with Mackenzie read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Aguachile seasonal roll, surf and turf roll, and banbu roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

If you love Japanese food and sushi, Banbu Sushi is absolutely the place to go. My mom and I were looking for a lunch spot that offered not only great food, but also a beautiful and relaxing ambiance, and Banbu Sushi delivered on both. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and thoughtfully designed. Outside, there are calming water fountains, comfortable seating, a fire pit, and outdoor warming units that make the space feel cozy and upscale without being stuffy. It is the kind of place where you actually want to slow down, enjoy your meal, and take in your surroundings. The service was good, attentive, and friendly. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, exactly what you would expect from a quality sushi spot. The only downside is that they do not offer lunch specials, and the prices fall in the mid to higher range. That being said, the overall experience from the food to the ambiance to the service makes it well worth it. I would also like to add they have energetic and cheerful pop music playing in the background to add to the experience. If you are looking for a spot that feels a little special and delivers on quality, Banbu Sushi is a wonderful choice. read more

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Been coming here for years but lunch today was especially worthy of this review. We were blessed to have Trinity as our server on the patio and she made our experience truly 5 stars. Between the ponzu sauce she brought us, the fresh wasabi, and the exceptional service, she had us asking what days she works by the end. All of the rolls we ordered were fantastic and literally overflowing with flavor. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! read more

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This has got to be my favorite sushi place. From the food to the ambiance and the service. This time I invited friends that had never been here before and we were celebrating a birthday. It was a busy evening and I'm sure glad we made reservations prior. We got sat in the very back patio, we were the last table literally against the wall but it was fine, we were away from the bigger crowd and it was more intimate. Our waitress was very sweet and helpful with all the recommendations with the questions my friends had. We ordered cocktails and appetizers to start and she did mention it would take awhile since they were busy. It did take awhile for our drinks to arrive and 2 were not the correct drinks we ordered, she took them back but took a very long time to receive. Other waitresses brought our appetizers, everyone seemed to be helping each other I imagine because it was a busy night. We finally got our drinks and we waited for our main entrees for a long time but overall it was worth the wait because the food was excellent as per usual. The complimentary dessert for the birthday girl was delicious and they all said they would definitely come back hopefully on a day thanks not too busy like that night. There parking area is usually always busy but there's a parking structure where I always seem to find a spot in. read more

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I think the rolls here were excellent and the service was as well. The only thing is I do think this place is on the pricier end - 2 rolls for $60 is a lot. That being said, it's a nice treat and they have lots of awesome rolls to try! read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Cobe style beef roll (left), lemon cilantro roll (right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

Never had a bad experience here. The food is ALWAYS fresh and the service is excellent. In fact, Trinity, is the star of the show. Every time, she makes our experience superb. I cannot imagine coming here and not requesting her as the server. She is such a delight and really makes us keep coming back read more

Trinity was amazing! She was very kind, personable and was just the right amount of attentiveness without being overbearing. She provided excellent recommendations and we truly enjoyed having her as our waitress today and look forward to coming back to enjoy meals in the future with her. The food was excellent per usual! read more

Love this place! Have been coming here for many years, the food and ambience never disappoints. The calamari ceviche is a must-have and tonight we had the Inferno Roll and Baked Langustino Roll, both 10/10 Our server Mackenzie was great, she had a full section but was very personable, had extended knowledge on the menu, had good recommendations and overall the service was great! One of the best interactions I've had in my many years of coming here. Will def return and recommend to anyone to try if you are in the area! read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Inferno Roll and Baked Langustino Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

First time here and the server was awesome, and the food was incredible! We will be back! read more

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Mesa, California

Everything we ordered was 10/10! Exceeded expectations. Mackenzie H. Was amazing and super attentive. The steak with teriyaki was cooked perfectly. Sushi was so fresh and wings were super crispy. Will be returning read more

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Our waitress was very friendly and did her best however the food unfortunately was a disappointment as the reviews had previously appeared good. The goyza soup unfortunately had no flavor. Sushi rolls didn't have enough flavor and was also dry. read more

Food and experience were great. Trinity was an amazing server and her recommendations were so good! Definitely will be coming back!

We love this place! Our server, Trinity is awesome! The service is always on point, the food and drinks are great quality, and the ambiance is always super nice and inviting. This spot never disappoints, definitely a solid 5 stars every time. read more

The sushi rolls are still delicious. Unfortunately most of the rolls now have cream cheese or fake krab. There used to be many more choices without those ingredients. I'm sad I have to find a new place read more

The good was amazing and the server was super nice and have us great recommendations! read more

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Such a cute outdoor place! great food and drinks. We had a fast and great service by Desiree. She had great recommendations for drinks.

Food is always amazing and fresh. Our server Trinity was so nice and helpful when ordering our food. We love coming here for date night and even family meals. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Such a fun place to celebrate a birthday! We got a private room which accommodated our party of 10. Our server Brooke was AMAZING! She made sure our drinks were full and our food came out hot. My husband and I shared the emperor's fried rice and Brussel sprouts! 10/10 would recommend! Definitely will be back! read more

Service was AMAZING. Kenzie is a caring, funny, attentive, and personable waitress. Atmosphere was dim and elegant. For the price, I was not the biggest fan of the food. The tonkotsu ramen has delicious broth but the fusion style did not fit my taste buds. The crunchy roll was bomb. The protein roll was good. read more

The spicy sweet chili was amazing! Our service was quick and easy. The sweet chili shrimp appetizer was good. Thank you our waitress Desiree

Desiree was an awesome waitress! Came all the way from Michigan and this exceeded all expectations! Every single roll we got was a 10/10!!! I personally recommend the Ultimate Hamachi Roll! read more

Trinity was amazing, she was our server and so attentive, very lovely girl took care of me and my girlfriend

We came for a Birthday dinner. Kenzie was very cheerful and helpful. The crispy rolls, coconut shrimp sushi and the lavender lemon drop is delicious. read more

The Rose Roll is my absolute favorite thing and a must to order on every visit. We also had amazing service from Trinity