Legitimately the best sushi I've had in 2026. And I consume a lot of sushi. Fish fresh as hell. Rice sticky and thicky. Ratio of fish to filling to seaweed to rice impeccable. Staff seemed like an eclectic team, wholesome vibes. 10/10. PCT hiker friendly! read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Rainbow roll, salmon avocado roll, aloha roll - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Killer laid back sushi on a mountain? Oh yeah. Jay and Aiden have a great spot up here and do a fantastic job. They really care about the quality of their food and cared just as well for us when we stopped in for a late snack. Friendly, welcoming, delicious. I'm a vegan, my partner isn't, we were both happy. Great little corner of town. read more

My boyfriend and I are visiting Idyllwild for the first time decided to stop by for some sushi after seeing good reviews. The place is a little small the food was amazing. We got a teriyaki chicken bowl, combo box, and a baked tuna roll. The service was great we didn't wait long and the baked tuna roll was the star of our meal. We would definitely come back. Only 4 stars due to the climate the place doesn't seem to have AC so it was a little warm inside. read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Lunch special teriyaki bowl, baked tuna roll, combo box - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

The food was alright, I ordered the golden rolls it was ok. They didn't bring out any ginger and no wasabi And i got palm tea which was delicious. my boyfriend ordered the soon tofu soup, it was spicy but that's all it was, it was flavorless, it came with small bowl of rice, kimchi which was good and a raw egg to Crack in soup while it's hot. The service was normal and the ambiance was small in the inside and they also had an outdoor eating. read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Soon tofu soup - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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This is the only sushi place on the mountain, so we came in with low expectations. The sushi itself was decent, but my wife's udon was extremely salty--and they added fish cakes to a vegetarian udon, which was disappointing. The avocado rolls also had old, blackened avocado. Unfortunately, we won't be coming back on our next visit to the mountain. read more

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This little spot is really delicious. When we came the service was quick and top tier. Our favorite dishes were the beef udon and gyoza - the gyoza were perfectly crispy. read more

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Quaint Japanese restaurant at the mountains so we had to try it. Server was nice, service was fairly quick. We got some miso soups since it's a bit chilly tonight. I wanted a hot green tea but was told they don't serve them during summer. A lady next to us asked for hot water and got one so i was confused why i can't have a hot tea. We got iced tea instead which tasted really weird, i can't pin point what it was but definitely something else. I asked for lemon slices so i can place them in which didn't really mask the taste. We usually just order sashimis and nigiris when we eat at sushi spots back home in OC so that's what we did tonight. Fish was fresh and cut was thick so that's good. Although one variant of the fish was still too cold, kinda sad bc that was the best one - melted in your mouth once you eat it. The sushi rice was pretty hard though and didn't taste like sushi rice. We finished off with one roll which was tasty and had a kick to it. read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - 15 pc sashimi and 8 pc assorted sushi - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

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We waited for nearly an hour for an udon and two ramen - no exaggeration! Only to be served two instant ramen noodle packets in a bowl - no joke. The bill was almost 60$! They were apologetic for the wait but the quality and service were really awful. To boot, my daughter threw up outside the restaurant. Maybe something was in the udon? read more

My husband love sushi and ramen. You can find both here. He got a spicy beef ramen where you put a raw egg in. We also got gyoza. It was deep fried with mystery stuffing inside. I think it was mushroom but my husband thought it was pork. I got the chicken teriyaki bento box. It was tasty. We sat outside with our dog. They don't serve wine or beer here. Service was excellent. read more

came to Idy Sushi for lunch and opted for some yakisoba! I know why it is one of their most popular dishes. Beef Yakisoba: 5 stars Very tender and deliciously seasoned beef sauteed in a skillet with crisp carrots, cabbage, onions and yakisoba noodles! Great depth of flavor, and just the right amount of seasoning. I would recommend this dish to anyone! The beef was so good - I'm still thinking about it! Yellowtail Handroll: 4 stars Good yellowtail! Good quality fish, yummy seasoning and good rice. Crispy nori on the outside, and a healthy portion for those of you wanting a little something more. I would order this dish again. Service could use a little more help. Our waiter seemed to be more occupied with to-go orders than those of us dining in, but all in all, not a bad place. I look forward to coming back for the beef yakisoba. read more

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GREAT SERVICE, BUT BLAND... it pains me to say this as the staff were absolutely wonderful. However, I have to be honest. I tried the edamame appetizers and they weren't a hit for me. Next, for the main course I had a order of veggie yakisoba w/ tofu and this also missed the mark big time. I didn't like that the noodles tasted store bought. Honestly I've had better maruchan noodles. The tofu was solid but it wasn't enough to save the dish. The fried fish looked good but I didn't get a chance to try it! I didn't feel like sushi this time around so I might give this place another shot, however it's going to be a while till I come back. As I'm writing this we are in the middle of the summer in Idyllwild and things are heating up. I was further disappointed that this place did NOT have AC, it was very steamy in there which made my visit a bit uncomfortable. Again, I'm sad that I have to leave this review because our waitress was awesome! Hoping they improve their cooking soon! read more

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Good food. Waitress always nice. I have tried many of there items never a bad experience

Sushi was great! very high qaulity and delicious, however, there is an unnecessary long wait for a single sushi roll, I waited about 20 minutes for a single avocado roll. Overall great restaurant would recommend! read more

Loved the cozy atmosphere of the place. We were there at a busy time and it took a while to get our food. As I think back on it now, our food came out one person at a time and not all at once. I wasn't expecting quick service because it is sushi, but after seeing how small the place was I was a little disappointed in how long it took. BUT when it did arrive, it was delicious. I loved their selection of rolls, many different than I've had at other places. There were a lot of choices, and it did take me a minute to find something to order because their was a lot of baked items, which to me is not sushi, nor is california roll-ish. I did eventually find my go-to spicy tuna roll and all was right with the world. For a hot day in the mountains, a cool sushi roll hits the spot! read more

Came here after a hike on a Saturday for lunch. Sat inside. Quaint little shop. Clean. Friendly service. It was full of Chinese and Japanese students from the Idyllwild Arts Academy. It was cute to hear the Japanese girls commenting to each other how their food tasted like home. However, we came for the spicy pork bulgogi and kimchi. Which was yummy. The server did not hesitate to give me more kimchi, which I loved. We also ordered a rainbow roll. The fish was super cold and as a result the flavor of the crab salad overpowered the flavor of the fish. Hence, minus one star. read more

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It was just an ok japense restaurant. We didn't even get sushi, but the other options were underwhelming. Probably worth driving elsewhere.

My date and I went here in the Winter of 2024. We came late at night and were the only people in the restaurant for a good while. We got a miso soup because the night was cold and some rolls. The fish isn't stellar, but about as good as you can expect in the mountains away from the coast. I also suspect the late-at-night aspect to have made an impact there. The highlight of the experience, indisputably, was the owner. The owner is charming and hilarious, and I remember our conversation with him almost half a year later. He recommended me other good restaurants in the area for our stay. The atmosphere of the restaruant and the staff are very good. Altogether, a great little place! read more

Food was great. Best philly rolls. Staff friendly. Baked salmon roll also very good. Tempura udon drove away the cold!

Long waiting time, a long time before they took our order, a long wait to be served; there were six of us and they brought us one dish every 10 minutes, but they didn't take long to bring the bill. read more

We ate here yesterday and appreciated the signs that said things like "Real Sushi" (something to that effect). I was hoping that'd be the case, but many restaurants lately have big prices, and low quality - things like using cheap store-bought forms of the food they're purporting to be making from scratch, in-house. First the water came, and it tasted like dish soap or laundry detergent. I tried a few sips, hoping it was just my imagination, but it was clear. Toxic chemicals in our food and beverages are unacceptable, yet pretty common in restaurants. Cheap ones would be given a semi-free pass for this, but decent prices should weed out this type of thing. My rice, steamed in water of course, also faintly tasted like this detergent. My ramen was ok for what it was, but the noodles did seem like they could've been from a cheap instant ramen and used in a fancier bowl with more accouterments. All in all, this definitely meets the 2-star "Could've been better" rating. read more

A friend and I came here to visit from out of town and had a disappointing experience. For starters, the water tasted like tap water and almost like there was a residue of detergent in the cup. I got the salmon teriyaki bowl and it was very bland and I was still hungry after. There were some cabbage and carrots that tasted undercooked. My friend got some rice that also tasted like a residue of detergent and ramen that didn't seem authentic. I will say, I came here for sushi rolls years ago and they weren't bad. But just know for the only sushi place in town, be careful with what you order and don't have high expectations. read more

There are few if any Asian dining options in Idyllwild, so we decided to try and satisfy our cravings by checking out IDY Sushi Rolls. The restaurant is located off of Highway 243 near the entrance to the main drag on N. Circle Drive. We visited during the lunch hour and service was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Combo Box which included chicken teriyaki, California rolls and veggie tempura and was served with steamed rice, miso soup and salad. The meal hit the spot for me. My wife ordered a few sushi rolls for herself and our daughter and unfortunately they were a miss. I guess you can't expect to have access to fresh fish when you're located so far from the ocean (see for yourself from my photos below). If you dine at IDY Sushi Rolls, I recommend sticking with their California rolls and cooked foods like their apps, noodles, fried rice and combo box options. read more

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The only thing I wont complain about is the the server as she was not at fault and maintained a smile and was kind. However we were one of two tables this afternoon and we received our sushi after 54 minutes of being sat. I would understand if it was a full house but an hour wait for two rolls was absurd and I will not come back. Food was okay nothing special but also not bad at all. Overall would not recommend unless youre ordering to go an hour ahead. Wish we were compensated. read more

Something to be aware of: the ramen isn't traditional ramen it's instant ramen with toppings at a 15$-20$ price point.

We came in and sat for 10 min and saw nobody. The prices and lack of staff made us go find another place. The inside is pretty small. I can't speak to the food since we left. read more

We dropped in with my family of 5... it was a cold rainy day and we were craving sushi before our awesome stay in the cabins. I was a little worried as we showed up and there were no further tables available big enough for us. Thankfully a party of 2 took a smaller table so we can have the big table. I thought was very sweet. The ambience was nice with great music but.. the inside was a bit small and we couldn't really be too loud. I have 3 kids so I felt we had to be quieter. The food was great though and they provide cakes when you first arrive which was nice. The server was nice. Only thing I have to say was my youngest son is a bit picky, so I asked for a substitute for the topping, unfortunately they said no they can't. Worth a shot but just keep that in mind. They were able to remove Avacado and cucumber since he doesn't like that in his sushi. lol We had a great experience in Idyllwild though and cannot wait to return for a full weekend experience. read more

Excellaent service, clean and freindly atmosphere Chef Jay and his staff make you feel welcomed each and every time.

Came to Idyllwild with a group of girlfriends for a really intentional weekend getaway. We were exploring the city and while at a tea shop, we met the owner and learned about the only sushi spot in town. The teashop owner told us that her and her boyfriend were pleasantly surprised when they discovered how great the sushi was because initially they were skeptical about mountain sushi. And thankfully, our reaction was the same! We also found out that the fish is actually sourced from LA. It definitely tastes like some pretty high quality sushi! We had such a great time, ordered a bunch of different rolls and tried a couple appetizers. Our taste buds were extremely satisfied. Would highly recommend coming here. read more

This place was tiny but cute. Service was pretty good and fast. I had the Udon beef noodle and It was sooooooo good! Had me slurping every drop off the bowl. I'll def be back. read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Udon beef - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Rainy days call for a nice hot soup with soul. And we finally seem to have a great spot. I've been wanting to try this spot and all the rain and storm today made it the right day. We ordered a veggie and a chicken Ramen to go. I must say we were pleasantly surprised when we opened them at home. The broth is a medium spicy broth and made the soup very delicious. The noodle are soft tiny egg noodle and perfect for the ramen. The staff were very nice and friendly, as is the norm in our little town. I am certainly looking forward to trying other items there. read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Chicken Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

30 min wait for a side of rice and a spicy tuna roll. Told me after charging and paying. I said I'd rather cancel, that was too long to wait. She said I could cancel but she then wouldn't refund. read more

Score: 7/10 Buzzwords: quaint and charming, indoor/outdoor, gets the job done Having worked at a sushi restaurant in the past, this sushi spot did a great job with the resources and location it was given. Prices are kinda high for rolls beginning around the ~$14 mark and go up to just under $20. Came for a quick lunch bite and ordered a chicken bowl and volcano roll. I really enjoyed the veggies in the chicken bowl and the volcano roll was evenly cooked throughout providing for some consistent bites. The red ginger was a great palette cleanser but the wasabi was a bit flat. Overall, if you're really craving sushi, this place will deliver however, make sure that's what you're really in the mood for. read more

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If you are craving some Japanese food or just some hot noodles (which we were in the rainy weather at Idylwild( this is the place to be. Not quite as good as the japanese food in torrance area here in LA. To be fair I didnt try any of the sushi rolls so can't say - but I did enjoy their yakasuba ! My son devoured the gyoza's. The Chicken ramen we ordered was quite average though! read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Service at this restaurant is insanely slow. We came at 6:30pm - it's now 7:27pm and the cucumber roll hasn't even been made. I don't understand what's happening. The food we have gotten (after 45 minutes) is not good. Avoid. read more

My boyfriend and I came here during our trip in Idyllwild and we were pretty disappointed. There was one really popular TikTok that stated it was the "best ramen they've ever had" and the reviews looked promising. We waited 45+ minutes for our food only for it to be instant Shin Ramen topped with chicken and sparse veggies, their Soon Tofu tasted like water and the rice was dry, and the Dragon Roll was just okay. Our total came to be $46 without tip. Donna, our waiter was expected to serve the entire restaurant alone and apparently the tip goes to the business and not the servers. I just can't fathom how instant ramen would take that long to cook and being so expensive for what it is. However, we understand that resources may be scarce up here and we appreciate the effort for even bringing this type of cuisine to Idyllwild. That does not change the fact that we were severely mislead by the reviews and I would not want others to experience the same. read more

Friendly customer service and professional. For being on the mountain, not bad. A little pricy but overall not bad. Caution when ordering the 15 piece sashimi. Found bones in the albacore. May not order the assorted again, but the rolls are spot on! Ambiance is above average for what it is at a small place. I do recommend... good food! Will return. read more

Amazing food!! I ordered the Golden Tiger Roll, super delicious. My guy ordered the beef udon bowl, a roll and we shared the appetizer popcorn chicken. Every item of food was amazing, friendly staff, great experience! read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Golden tiger roll, udon noodles, hot night out roll - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

I was very concerned to be having sushi so far from the ocean but this place was open later than some other place we wanted to eat at. But we were pleasantly surprised!! We ordered several rolls, some noodles, edamame, and a couple other small things. It was ALL amazing. Surprisingly fresh tasting too. Be aware, the space is very small inside but cozy. We had no trouble finding a table but it was only because I was there off season, maybe. Everyone was super friendly. We will be back read more

Pretty good sushi here! Cute restaurant with an outdoor patio and inside decor. Food is pretty good and the fish tastes fresh! Also had a good assortment of appetizers and those were also good! Great service and the owner is pretty great! Lovely experience and would definitely recommend it's a good spot to eat at if you're looking for sushi around Idyllwild! read more

Idy Sushi Rolls - Corner Inside restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Coming from Los Angeles, I'm picky about food and it's rare to find a sushi restaurant in the mountains but even more rare to find a sushi restaurant that is actually good and with such kind and staff and owner. The fish was so fresh and not at all what I expected. The 4 appetizer plates were delicious and was a perfect amount for a group of 7 girls. The bulgogi plate was a nice addition to what we had. I will alway be returning here whenever we visit Idyllwild! read more