Wifey and I wanted to take out an out-of-towner and he wanted sushi. We initially were gonna travel to Mission Valley but I pulled up Yelp and found a sushi joint in San Miguel Ranch with very good reviews. Pulled into the strip mall area and parking was plentiful. We were a party of 5 and thankfully we only had to wait 5 min as the restaurant was pretty full. For appetizers we ordered Ckn karaage and calamari. Both dishes came with a sweet and sour sauce and an aioli which I think was sriracha and mayo. Both were perfectly fried and both matched great with both sauces. That was a very good start. I ordered a Hamachi Carpacio. The presentation looked very nice and I had our guest try one. When he put it in his mouth he coughed a little because it had a little spicy kick. I then devoured the rest and yes on the palate it had a slight kick but my glistening head told another story. All the delicious flavors were present. For the rest of the table we had numerous rolls: rainbow roll, King roll, dynamite roll, lemon cilantro roll, and bomb roll. I'm not gonna lie, I didn't have high expectations for sushi here in east Chula Vista but Ika changed my mind real quick. Each roll was Delicious with a capital D. I thoroughly enjoyed everything that I ate and Ika. My wife and I for sure will return to try their other food. Great job! read more

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Man it's hot!! So of course I wanted something refreshing. Sushi. I am happy I did! I ordered the California Roll (of course), Dragon Roll and Mixed Tempura. Yup, yup, yup. On the money. I ordered online, delivery. Quick services, delivered early. Freshly made. Worth it? Yes. If you haven't tried it... don't wait. Good value and well served. read more

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We've been coming here for a while, and it's consistently one of our favorite local sushi spots! The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared. All of their ingredients are quality! My husband and son both love the teriyaki bowls, and they're always a hit. The service is friendly and attentive, and we've always had a great experience dining here. It's hard to find a place that's this consistent with both the food and service. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh sushi and a great meal. 10/10--we'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Finally had the chance to try Ika Sushi and Grill. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambience and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was amazing! Everything from the appetizers to the rolls were fresh and top notch. I especially appreciate the presentation. Very fancy! They use beautiful plates and flowers to serve their dishes. Overall, a great new find for us. Definitely in our new dining rotation. read more

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Hello Samuel, I removed my previous review after giving your restaurant another chance, like I said before My family and I love your food but service really needed some attention. Thank you for fixing this problem, we will most definitely keep being regulars at your place. -Karlo read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]For starters this place has some cool paintings on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit of a small space but I guess it does the job.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were sat in the front corner of the restaurant. It was pretty busy around the time we went but we were seated pretty quickly. Our server was attentive in the first half our meal but kind of disappeared toward the end. We were waiting for a good 15-20 minutes before we flagged someone down to grab our check. Now for food: Starters: Spicy Garlic Edamame: Don't think you can really call it spicy. More citrus tasting more than anything else. It wasn't bad though. Gyoza: Quite underwhelming for me. Uni, Toro and Hamachi Sashimi: Good fish no complaints. Mains: Win Win Roll: Underwhelming, lots of avocado. Maybe a little too much. Chicken Katsu: Brother had no complaints. Overall decent experience. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Win Win Roll, Chicken Katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Came on a weekend afternoon and it was pretty open so we got seated quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is super cute and comfortable with a big booth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all got the sushi platter which came with 6 chef nigiri, a spicy tuna roll and either miso soup, salad or rice. They were kind enough to swap out the spicy tuna for eel for the kids. I wish I had too because the spicy tuna was suuuuper spicy. The fish was ok... I was surprised both kids didn't like their tuna because they LOVE tuna. I tried a bit and realized why - it was bland and odd like it was frozen - I didn't finish theirs either because i didn't care for it either. At $24/person I would've expected more from the quality of the fish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also freezing in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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My husband and I have been eating here more than a few times now because we live very close in the area and to be honest, Eastlake doesn't offer much in terms of a nice sit down restaurant, especially sushi. So each time we want to stay local, get quick service, and crave some quality sushi - we can rely on Ika! Our rolls always come out fresh, immaculate and fast. And we never had to complain about flavor or freshness. We always order our staples or order something new we haven't tried. And the great thing is we never are disappointed, every dish has always been consistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We are grateful to have this type of restaurant in the suburbs because Eastlake is a bit lack luster in that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cheers to many more dinners at Ika! read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Was recommended by a friend. Order nigiri and my wife got a tiger roll. We both got two cokes and wife got a miso soup. PRO: good sushi and very nice presentation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was dark, but could be romantic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was good. CONS: Very expensive, small portions, and limited nigiri selection. Due to the cost i would not go back. There are much better options in the area. read more

Ika sushi is a great spot if you want to have good sushi. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Right when I walked in there was a good amount of customers eating at the restaurant even on a Thursday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Able to get a table right away and the service with the staff was incredible. Forgot our server's name but she was very attentive to make sure we are okay and if we needed anything. Got a few things on the menu: house salad, miso soup, pork gyoza was well fried, baked mussels was okay I felt that there was a lot of imitation crab, udon soup, lemon cilantro roll was very good love the freshness of the roll with the slice of lemon, and cherry blossom was amazing too with the topping of scallops. Overall, give this place a shot! read more

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We had the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl and Shrimp Yakisoba twice in one week because it was so good! Highly recommended! Will try some other items later. read more

Came in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised ! King roll , salmon lunch special and banana tempura with green tea ice cream were all delicious :) Service was great. Cant wait to go back ! read more

Food was good, but service was terrible!!! 45+ min wait for food after being seated. Large party next to us got all the attention while we were ignored, several staff focused on serving this table . for us-- no refills, no check-ins... Disappointing!!!!neighbors in booth next to where we sat were clearly upset as well. To top it off, on our way out we let the hostess know of our dissatisfaction, she said sorry while rolling her eyes! Not likely to come back! read more

Very disappointing customer service. I called before driving over and specifically asked if there were seats available at the sushi bar. Gabriel answered the phone and told me there were six seats available. I arrived just a few minutes later and could clearly see two empty seats at the bar, but I was told there was no space. When I mentioned that I had just called and was told there were seats available, Gabriel responded that those seats were "about to be taken." That's not the same as being unavailable. If the seats were being held or reserved, that should have been explained over the phone instead of telling me they were available. I wasted my time driving there based on inaccurate information. A little honesty and better communication would have made all the difference. Unfortunately, this was a very poor first impression, and I hope the restaurant improves its customer service. read more

Amazing, food and service, best sushi spot in the Eastlake area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great environment to go eat some delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Place is slow and prices are high. They need a happy hr or they won't survive . Sports bar next door has a great happy hr. They have Small portions on everything wine was15$ per glass . Won't be back . Go next door read more

Amazing everything looked and tasted so delicious, our server sunny was so nice and helpful for our order, i can't complain the food was perfect, will be returning read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

It's been a few months since the last time I came here and I was craving sushi. From past experiences this was a go to spot to fill my craving for their delicious food. Pork Gyozas looked burnt and tasted burnt, which tasted very lack luster. I think most of the rolls tasted not as good compared to my other 2 other separate times where the food was excellent at the time. Out of everything, their pizza roll were really good and recommend getting this if you're here, but everything else was pretty disappointing. I felt like this whole order didn't feel like it was worth $66 and have some regret in spending that much. Probably won't come back to be honest. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere entering was inviting though.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Eel Roll, Rainbow Roll, Salmon Skin Roll ( 6 Pieces), Pizza Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Stumbled across this place on an early Friday afternoon. Hubby and I were looking for a quick spot to grab a light lunch. Grabbed appetizers, beer, sashimi, and 2 rolls. PARKING: Located in a shopping center, we had no problem finding parking read more

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Food was amazing! We had the Habachi chicken, Mixed rice with steak chicken and shrimp, tempura veggies and salad with yummy ginger dressing. Great sized portions!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was clean,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] staff were friendly and attentive and overall experience was awesome. read more

Chicken Ramen? More like canned chicken noodle soup. Was definitely disappointed when I saw this. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Chicken Ramen should be renamed to Chicken Noodle Soup. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Straightforward menu, prime location with plenty of parking, great customer service, and pretty good food. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon and I was shocked to see how busy it was. We got lucky we got the last table ! This place was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint . We got our order taken right away ! As the review say , the rolls are a little pricey but they are worth it! Sooo delicious ! We ordered the crunch roll (10/10/and a tostada roll(10/10) and chicken yakisoba(8/10 I prefer thicker noodles) . The service was quick , you can tell they are busy but efficient ! We are definitely returning soon !! read more

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Today on 07JAN25 at or around 1215(noon), my girlfriend, her grandparents, and I came here to eat lunch. We were blown away from the moment we stepped foot inside! The FOOD. The food was made to order, the soup temperature wasn't too hot nor cold. The sushi was made with love and looked amazing and photo op ready! The food even came out shortly after order! The SERVICE. When we walked in, the waitress seated us right away! The server let us get settled in and we had gotten our drinks right away. He often checked on us as well. The "ONLY" downfall was that we didn't have napkins and had to wait a bit to get some extra but that didn't take away from the amazing service we received! The AMBIANCE. The ambiance was nice! The lights weren't too bright, the walls were decorated, and the overall vibe of the restaurant was amazing! We enjoyed our time and me personally, I have made that my new "Go-To" restaurant! There's plenty of parking right in front. OVERALL RATING: 9.5 of 10. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GIVING THIS ESTABLISHMENT A TRY! read more

Have been coming for a while, now. Always good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have so much more room at this place compared to their little one in this shopping center a few years ago.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lemon cilantro sushi is always fresh and tasty. And if you just want a snack or good appetizer, the tempura shrimp is perfect: crunchy exterior, firm but tender inside. And the small chicken fried rice is a nice accompaniment. Staff is kind and attentive. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Shrimp tempura appetizer, small fried rice, and Lemon Cilantro Roll--all delish. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Second time coming to Ika Sushi and it was still just as awesome! I got my food so quick!! Rolls were delicious! All the servers were really nice and attentive. I opened my straw and had the wrapper on the table and the very next server who passed by asked if they could get the wrapper out of my way and cleared it. Seems like a small detail but it's just a testament to how attentive the servers are. Not too loud in the restaurant regardless of every table being occupied in there but I was still able to talk at my table without having to yell. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Ex Girlfriend Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We made a reservation for a large group to introduce some new friends to Ika Sushi & Grill, one of my personal favorite sushi spots in Eastlake. I've been here several times, and this visit once again confirmed why I keep coming back. The service was exceptional as always--friendly, welcoming, and professional. The restaurant was clean, the ambiance was comfortable, and the overall vibe was consistent with previous visits. If you enjoy Suke, I highly recommend trying the Peach Suki--it's one of the most flavorful ones out there. We definitely went through a few bottles with the group! Everyone ordered different dishes, and once again, the food quality was excellent--fresh, delicious, and well-prepared. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. The only downside this time was the inconsistency in how the food came out. Some guests got both their first and second dishes before others even received their first. It was a bit awkward for those who had to wait significantly longer. I did notice a few new staff members, so this could be part of the growing pains with new team members getting up to speed. Suggestion: For larger groups, it might be helpful to hold back the first few dishes and bring them out together so everyone can enjoy their meal at the same time. For smaller groups, it's totally fine to stagger the sushi, since sharing is part of the fun. Despite the minor hiccup, I'll definitely be back. Ika continues to be a top sushi spot in the area, and it was great to share the experience with new friends. read more

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Been a regular here for a while now! And the food and service is ALWAYS on point! For the most part the staff recognizes me and is very accommodating! Today Oscar and Juan threw down on some fire sushi for me this visit! I had a rainbow roll and a Lemon Cilantro roll...Food is fresh and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambience is lively[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]...Would highly recommend this place! read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Just a lil something on the side..Ahi tuna tostada - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I go to Ika Sushi probably once every 2 months. I love going here for the protein roll (no rice) because it has so much flavor and protein. They always give exceptional sushi and service! The price shows that the quality of sushi is quite delicious. I still have yet to try more items on the menu! The ambiance is very casual, and they even expanded their restaurant from their old location which was just 2 stores down. This place would be great for groups of 6 or less. However if you want to seat more, you might be separated. Restrooms are always clean too, which is a plus for me! read more

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2.5 stars for this particular visit. The food, honestly, is 4/5 but the service in the beginning was just so odd I feel the need to knock it down. Odd experience 1: I get there at 8:10, the hostess tells me "you might not get seated as the kitchen closes at 8:30" like, what? The restaurant closes at 9pm... I've never heard of a Japanese restaurant closing early when it's busy, literally we live in Japantown and we would never be greeted with that type of behavior. Odd experience 2: I asked about the MP prices for their specials and if it was nigiri / sashimi price, and she had to double check if that's what that was? I imagine if you work at a restaurant, you would know what's on the menu. I understand maybe those specials aren't that popular but at least be aware. Odd experience 3: Feeling rushed to order like we're inconveniencing them. Food: Their toro nigiri was pretty good but not 10/10 like we've had in other SD sushi spots - 9/10 though and probably best thing we ate Salmon skin handroll - 7/10, felt haphazardly made and filled in obscure amount, but very filling Side note to the business in general: Please, if we're taking our money and business to your restaurant, at least treat us with respect. read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Smoked Salmon Nigiri + Toro Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I've eaten a lot of sushi in my time and a good sushi chef can make all the difference. At Ika Sushi, Oscar takes it to the next level. Great conversation and OUTSTANDING sushi. Thanks Oscar, and all the Ika staff. read more

First of all, you walk in and the GM greets you! You don't find that in many restaurants, usually you're only greeted by an hostess/host. If the GM is present that means something good is happening here!!! The food is amazing, the ambience is outstanding and the freaking chefs behind the bar a second to none. Chef Johnny, funny thing is, he's a Boricua, since when do you have a Boricua doing Sushi?! And Chef Oscar, well Chef Oscar pretends to be French but he's American Mexican, or is Mexican-American. He can't decide what he is. He's as confused as Boricua Johnny :) Now if you want to sit at the sushi bar and have a "real" Japanese experience, go and see sushi chef Jackie Chan. You should see what he's able to do with his knife:) All in all, one of the best Sushi experiences in San Diego county! read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - GM Gabriel You need anything? Make sure to ask for him - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is now my favorite sushi spot in Chula Vista. The first time I tried it was two weeks ago when my sister ordered chicken/shrimp hibachi and a salmon teriyaki bowl through UberEats. Ever since then, we have had two more food deliveries from them, and I even dined at the restaurant this past week. To my surprise, when I went on a Monday night around 7:15pm, almost every single table was occupied. Luckily, my group of three was able to be seated within minutes. Everything that I have tried from Ika has been a 10/10, with the exception of the chicken/shrimp hibachi. The fried rice and shrimp were flavorful, but the chicken was on the dry side. Aside from that, amazing! The salmon teriyaki bowl is a fan favorite in my household. The salmon is always cooked to perfection and the sauce that it's cooked with (and used on the vegetables and rice) is perfect and not too sweet like other places. I think their ahi tuna tostadas are my favorite dish they have. It has a little bit of heat to it, and they really pack on the tuna. I feel like I got more tuna when I ordered via UberEats versus in person, but I think it is the restaurant being generous for their online orders. Their steak teriyaki bowl, gyoza, sashimi/nigiri and sushi rolls I have tried have all been a hit. I have no complaints when it comes to the quality of the food. When I dined in, the sushi took a little while to get to the table, likely because it was pretty packed. Our waitress was really sweet, but towards the end (since it was later in the evening), I think she was focused more on cleaning because my friends ran out of water and we were waiting a good minute for the bill. Overall, this is a great spot -- location-wise, price-wise and food-wise. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Always great food, drinks, and ambiance at Ika Sushi.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Juan and Oscar get down on the rolls and specialty plates. I highly recommend coming in to see them! read more

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Located in a large shopping plaza. There is plenty of parking. Service was great. Everyone greeted me upon entering the restaurant. We were seated right away. Food review: Miso soup: (4/5) The broth had great flavor. The tofu had a weird taste. Edamame: (3/5) Mediocre edamame. Not really flavored well. Undercooked today. Salmon sashimi: (5/5) Tasted very fresh. The portion size was good too. Salmon avocado roll: (5/5) Salmon was fresh. Simple roll, but always delicious. Philadelphia roll w/ eel sauce: (5/5) Ordered with regular salmon, no smoked and added avocado instead of cucumber. Very good. Lemon cilantro roll: (5/5) Surprised by how tasty this roll was. The little dash of sriracha gives the roll a nice kick and a nice balance with the lemon on top. Overall tasty roll. I'd order it again. Definitely give this place a try if you want a quick bite to eat. Service was quick. Restaurant is clean. Food is delicious. read more

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This has to be one of my favorite sushi spots I've tried lately! The baja hand roll is usually my go-to but I decided this time to try it as a full roll and it did not disappoint. I also ordered shrimp tempura and a California roll maki style. I love when rolls have the seaweed on the outside. Everything was delicious! We had a few different servers throughout our meal but all of them were so nice and friendly. My friend's daughter was with us and had a doll and the server was asking her all about her doll. It was really sweet! read more

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This place is always 10/10. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, service and ambience![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Always looking for a spot at the bar for a great time with Oscar and Johnny who make sure you have a good experience. If you are craving some sushi and Japanese cuisine, this is the spot! read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Samurai Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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On my third and most recent order from Ika, the shrimp in my roll smelled off and had a rubbery, unpleasant texture. It was clearly not fresh and shouldn't have been served. Unfortunately, this made the dish inedible for me. It's disappointing, especially since I've had good experiences before. It makes me hesitant to order delivery again, as quality issues like this are harder to address without being there in person. Editing my review to reflect that management promptly reached out to me and offered a full refund. I really appreciate how proactive and responsive they were--it shows a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction and a positive response to constructive feedback. I look forward to visiting Ika another time in the future! read more

This sushi spot is my households favorite. Yes the rolls are pricey but they are well worth it. So yes definitely recommend this place for the sushi alone. The restaurant is like any other restaurant honestly, I'd feel comfortable to come here dressed however as thigh place isn't "high end" but it also does not give off "hole in the wall" vibes at all. Service: so we dined here once and honestly ...never again. The service was so bad. Other people that were seated way after us got their food before us. We never got refills despite asking for them multiple times and we were never checked on. We literally had to go to the front to just pay and leave. So of course we did NOT leave a tip. From then on we have just been ordering to go by calling in. I wish it would've been a different experience. But yea food is a 5/5 but giving this place a 2 due to the in person experience alone. read more

The ambiance cannot be beat. We left a previous location only to be met with the best vibe of our day. The fish is fresh. Really fresh! Oscar, our sushi guru educated us on custom Japanese culture. The music was pleasant, the service did not lag. I'm sold. This is my spot! read more

Ika Sushi & Grill - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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