Small and simple sushi restaurant with excellent service, excellent prices, and excellent food. I have pretty high standards for my sushi, having grown up in SoCal and surrounded by dozens upon dozens of sushi places competing for customers. This was definitely a nice place to go for good sushi! A wide variety of rolls that never went over $14 and all the ones I tried were delicious. Not over reliant on flash, great substance. The sushi chef was even willing to go off the menu and create a soft shell crab roll for me after I asked. That's the kind of service I like and why I'm going the full five stars. A minor drawback-no liquor license yet so no sake. However, I will not hold that against them and look forward to hopefully returning and having some sake and sushi soon. read more

The sushi is always decent, but I can't get over how bad the teriyaki chicken was. It was boiled chicken with watery sauce added on top. There was a review on this dish in 2023 that was spot on. Really dissapointed they haven't improved the teriyaki chicken since then. It is truly the worst teriyaki chicken I have ever had. 2 stars because the sushi is usually pretty good. But it's a borderline crime to charge $15 for boiled chicken, 2 piece of broccoli, and a small scoop of rice. I could make a better teriyaki chicken in my sleep and I'm not even that good of a cook. That's how bad it is. I hope to get a response from the owner because how hard is it to sauté some chicken in sauce? I had to recook it with actual teriyaki sauce I had at home. read more

High grade sushi at a very reasonable price. Staff is very friendly. Currently it's take out only. Love this place. Getting hungry just thinking about it! read more

Delicious and always fast!! I love ordering from here the family is so nice. I order the sweet potato roll

Ordered take out sushi and miso soup. Both Terrible and in the trash. First and last order for me. read more

We got sushi and chicken teriyaki. The food was ready and hot. The staff was nice. The sushi was okay. The chicken teriyaki was not good. It tasted like they boiled the chicken then added some teriyaki sauce later. read more

Jing Sushi - 5. Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We have ordered and visited a few times over the years. Their quality and quantity has decreased in the last year or so. Orders are 1/3 to 1/2 size of other restaurants with similar prices. Was disappointed this evening :( read more

I was hoping this would be good, because it's close to where I live, but it's quite bad, especially for the price. As soon as I opened up the bag, I knew I was in trouble, because the ginger was dyed red. The soy sauce they include has caramel color in it. All of this is just to try and explain that this food is very low quality. In general, the food was flavorless, and I did not finish my salmon roll, because it tasted low quality, which always grosses me out. I'm sure the people who run this place are very nice, but I will never eat here again. read more

Definitely one of my favorite places to grab sushi. If you have at least three people, I recommend going for the party tray. I believe it comes with 2 soups which makes it seem like it's meant for 2 people but it is so much food! The volcano roll is a fan favorite with my family and so we usually order an extra to satisfy everyone but I personally love the sweet potato roll that comes with the tray. The tray also comes with classic spicy tuna and California rolls as well as a couple others. All for under $40! The wait staff in my experience can be a little gruff but not off-putting. Especially given how much I enjoy the food! Recently it seems like the name may have changed to Jing Sushi? Here's hoping it's the same delicious little hole in the wall restaurant I've grown to know and love. read more

Jing Sushi - Party tray 1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I'd give zero stars if I could. I ordered Teriyaki (chicken).. the sauce was NOT teriyaki but a watery brown sauce with a bunch of onions. The chicken used was breast -- it was DRY and I could not eat it. Yuk. And I paid $15 for this inedible meal. It was a disappointment-- I am in that shopping area almost every day yet I will not ever return read more

DH and I were looking for something new and close by for Friday Night Date Night and remembered Mai Sushi. Tucked away in the alley of the Village Shopping Center, we have walked by plenty of times and have said "we need to try this place". Well, we finally did. They have a pretty extensive menu of rolls and such. DH and decided on the squid salad and seaweed salad to start and the Party Tray #1 for dinner ($34 for 6 different rolls). Both the appetizer salads were delicious - crunchy and full of flavor! DH declared "they make a damned good salad". Yes, sweetie, they sure do. The Party Tray also comes with miso soups, so we had those to enjoy as well. Then the main event arrived. 6 rolls is a LOT of food. The presentation was lovely, including the flaming volcano roll, and we could not wait to dive in. It was as much of a treat for our tastebuds as it was for our eyes. I think my favorite was the Volcano Roll. We tried all of the rolls but it was a lot of food and ended up having to ask for a to-go box as our eyes were obviously bigger than our stomachs. But it meant we had a nice lunch the next day! On the way out, we noticed a delivery guy. So not only is this place convenient for pick up on the way home from work, but they deliver too. I have a feeling DH and I will be dining with Mai Sushi more often. read more

Jing Sushi - Party Tray #1 - 6 rolls for $34 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This sushi is perfectly fine. It satisfies the craving and it's main appeal the few times I've been has simply been it's close proximity so I could walk there. If you have the time to go elsewhere, I'd recommend trying a different sushi place since there's nothing special about Jing's sushi. They're a bit bland and are usually room temperature which I find strange. read more

I'm always looking for great sushi in Richmond, especially delivery during covid! A lot of sushi places don't seem to be delivering right now, and it can be hard to tell which are good. I tried Jing on a whim, and it did not disappoint! The sushi was fresh, perfectly sized, and delicious! I got spicy tuna and eel rolls, my two go-tos, both were great! I ordered through Grubhub, so haven't had any direct contact with Jing staff yet, but look forward to visiting in person once dining is a bit safer! read more

Jing Sushi - a plate of sushi and a bowl of sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Jing is a perfectly decent sushi place with 8 or 10 tables, nestled into the back of the village shopping center. While it is not the best sushi in Richmond, it is certainly not the worst, and it is very reasonably priced. Everything about Jing is, "good." If it matters to you, beware the restaurant does not serve alcohol. read more

Delicious sushi, some of the best we have ever eaten, served in a well run and welcoming spot in the back of the Village Shopping Center. Do not let the mess of the Publix store construction deter you. This place is great. read more

Jing Sushi - Sushi with gluten free soy sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Updated Review! So theres a new hostess in town at this place. Thw decor was recent renovated. The changes were subtle but made a big difference. Its still a quiet quaint place to be so I'm loving it! Great job to the staff at Mai's. read more

UPDATE: You can now order online!!!! YAY! You can order ahead and pay when you arrive. http://maisushirichmond.com/ Shockingly I had never noticed Mai Sushi until recently...they have been in Village Shopping Center for 6 years!! Whew, I am sooo glad I stopped in for to-go sushi! Their fish is super fresh and you get large cuts of fish in the rolls! Prices are very fair. I highly recommend Mai Sushi. Yum!!!! I can see this place becoming an addiction!!! Cheers! read more

Fine, but don't go out of your way to patron this place. The service was efficient and pleasant - but the food is super bland. There are a handful of other places in Richmond to get better sushi - honestly, I'd go to Publix before I came back here. read more

I love this place. I don't know why their ratings are somewhat low. Every time I've been here I have gotten good service and even better tasting sushi. Their fish tastes fresh and same goes for everything else on their menu. I would highly recommend this place to anybody that wants good sushi at a relatively affordable price when compared to other sushi places. read more

They're still good! I always get the Maki Combo and it's always so fresh and tasty! Usually takes them about 30 minutes to prepare it, so I order online 15-20 minutes before I drive out there and I don't ever have to wait. read more

As the only close sushi place by my work place, I had to come here for my sushi craving days. Food - Sadly, they only have a few lunch specials which was the first reason a star is docked. I ended up ordering the salmon poke bowl and a salmon roll whic was not on the lunch special. The salmon roll was sad in quality because the rice didn't have vinegar in it, as I've mentioned before is a key essential to good sushi. Also the size and quality of the salmon was mediocre and didn't taste fresh. The pokebowl was better and you can taste more flavors but it was essentially deconstructed sushi and the size of the bowl was a little small compared to the price. All in all, I would go because it's close to my work place but if you're craving sushi and you're not on a time constraint, I would recommend Ninja Hibachi in Innsbrook! read more

Great sushi close to home! Great for dine in or pick up. We've gone several times and have never been disappointed. On my last visit I got the pink lady, great roll, it was my first time getting soy paper, and I loved it. Would recommend! read more

So convenient and delicious! They changed the menu around a little since the ownership changed (maybe a year or two ago?) but the food is still just as delicious. The staff is friendly and responsive and the food always comes very quickly. I prefer Jing Sushi over any other sushi I've tried in the Richmond area, and I've tried quite a few. read more

Mai Sushi is extremely underwhelming. I came here on a quiet rainy Tuesday night. The restaurant is tucked in at the Three Chopt Shopping Center, by walking down the alleyway in between the shops. The restaurant isn't elbow-to-elbow small and they maximize the space inside. I ordered the miso soup, house salad, and cucumber eel roll. The miso soup was fine, on-par with most restaurants. The waitress forgot about my house salad so after asking about it I was given a small bowl of just romaine lettuce and then the ginger dressing just plopped on top. It wasn't mixed and it was extremely difficult to mix the dressing into the salad. The cucumber eel roll was just meh. Service was more on the terrible side. We weren't checked up on at all during the meal. I was pretty disappointed but maybe I'll give this place another try. read more

Nice little hole in the wall sushi joint! I've lived in richmond my entire life and last year I didn't even live a mile away, yet I had no idea the place existed! The menu isn't huge but they do have a nice variety of sushi! I got the tuna rolls and a bowl of rice! It was filling and the price was great for how full I was! I can't wait to return and try something new! read more

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I went to try Mai Sushi on a Saturday night around 7:15-7:30 PM. Mai Sushi came highly recommended by a couple of people I know, and I love sushi... I'm a huge fan of Tokyo Sushi, but was hoping to find something comparably good closer to home. When I walked in to place a to-go order, two people ahead of me were waiting and looking a little less than thrilled, but the place was packed, I figured also a good sign. I placed an order full of sushi rolls, totaling about $63 and some change... I made it an even $70 and the gentleman told me it would be about 30 minutes. No problem. I'm happy to wait for good sushi, and it was obvious they were busy. I went to wait in the car and came back about 25 minutes later. Still no sushi. No problem. I waited another 15 minutes. Now 40 minutes. So I asked the server who I ordered from how much longer he thought it would be, it had been quite a while, and other orders were coming up, including people who had sat down to eat after I placed my to go order. He informed me they were working on it right then, so I said no problem. Another ten more minutes go by and I stand up and ask if it's actually coming, because if not I would prefer to just cancel my order, as it's been about an hour at this point. The gentleman who took my order launched into a rude tirade about how he has no control over the kitchen, to which I responded that he himself quoted 30 minutes, and it had been twice that long. He pointedly asked me what did I want him to do about it, and told me I needed to be patient. I told him I had been more than patient at this point and I would like my money back or my order so I could please leave. He again told me it was coming and started storming around throwing my items into a plastic bag and collecting my order from all over. However, it seemed that the volcano roll I ordered had not been started, so I stood there for another 5-10 minutes waiting as another person came after me and got their to-go order and paid. Finally, I asked if I could please just have my money refunded and to cancel the order. The server shouted in another language at the sushi rollers (presumably to tell them to stop finishing my order) and then shouted at me I WILL GIVE YOU YOUR MONEY BACK! Then, he voided my transaction and slammed the receipt on the counter. As I left with my daughter, he murmured some expletive in another language under his breath. I never actually tried their sushi, but won't ever go back to a place where they treat customers (who have spent 63 dollars and tipped 10% on a to go order) like that. Based on their previous rave reviews, I guess the guy was having an off night, but there is never a reason to treat people that horribly. I got the impression it doesn't really matter to Mai Sushi if they lost my business, but unfortunately I had a terrible experience. read more

According to my meat-eating friends, vegans really shouldn't know anything about sushi. However, the majority of them agree that Mai Sushi is pretty good and reasonably priced for Richmond. Everything I've ever had was fresh. The dining area is rarely crowded even on a Friday night. Servers are always pleasant. The service is usually very prompt and my tea or water has always been refilled quickly. Veggie Sushi Highlights: Standard assortment of cucumber, avocado, carrot and asparagus-based rolls. No oshinko (radish), plum, mushroom or pickle, but they make up for this with tofu skin. Miso soup has fish. Salad that comes with veggie combo has mayo in it. Veggie sushi is not just slapped on the plate, often times the chef arranges it in a pleasant and interesting manner. read more

Mai Mai do I love this place. To say I have an addiction is an understatement. True confession: Last night the delivery driver said, "Hey, didn't I see you at the restaurant last night?" Let's just say I took the food and ran in humiliation. On to the real review: this place is a gem. I didn't give it 5 stars because I need to explore other RVA options before I can name it the best. Few people know about Mai because it's back in an alleyway where you can't see it from the village front. However, once you've found it, life changes. The restaurant itself is rather small but I've never had to wait. (Although, I mostly go during the week.) In the past the service was iffy, but they have a new woman hostessing who is fabulous. The sushi is excellent, and well presented. NOTE: They currently don't have brown rice. Although, the chef has been working on it and said to expect the option in the near future! (Yes, we're on that level.) The best part....they DELIVER! read more

I went here on a first date several months ago, per the recommendation of a friend of mine. The place is small and cozy, but it has a really nice atmosphere. As far as the sushi - this is some of the best in RVA. Be prepared to wait on a Friday or Saturday night for a table. We ordered one of the smaller platters for $30 or so, and it was gorgeous, including the middle being on fire! Whoa. Very cool. Lots of selections of stuff to pick around and try out as well. The sushi itself was moist and delicious. Service was a little slow, but nothing to complain about - I only noticed because when we went (Wednesday evening), there was only one other table occupied. All in all, I will go back here again very, very soon. It's a little hidden gem that everyone should check out. read more

Sort of a hole-in-the-wall location, tucked away in a shopping center, Mai Sushi never fails to impress and truly satisfy my craving for sushi. There's just something about how fresh their seafood tastes and how spot on their rice is (not too sweet, not too sticky, slightly warm, and packed just enough to hold together) that sets them apart from the other guys. I've had their sashimi (which really showcases how fresh their fish is), salmon teriyaki (awesome, definitely homemade), most of their nigiri choices, and tons of their traditional and specialty rolls. Once again, the freshness is what sets them apart. One of my favorite things to get when I'm with a few other people is their Party 1 tray. I can't remember the exact combination of rolls, but it's something like: avocado roll, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, california roll, sweet potato, new york roll, and a volcano roll. It's a lot of sushi for a really good price. Another favorite to try is their Naruto Roll, it has no rice, just lots of fresh fish wrapped in cucumber, topped with ponzu...delicious! Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of acceptable sushi restaurants in Richmond that I will gladly go to, but when I want the best, I'll always come back to Mai. read more

I love Jing and have been coming here for three years now. Their sushi is pretty good quality for the price and it's in a great location. However, tonight I went and ordered my usual two rolls and asked for my order to be ready "ASAP" (usually this means 10-15 minutes). It took over an hour and a half to get the rolls and when I asked for any clarification on when the order would be ready, I was given nothing. I was also not the only person out there. From any given time, there were 5-10 of us waiting for our orders. When looking inside, there was only one Sushi chef preparing orders and another person taking orders on the phone. I understand that it is COVID and there needs to be a certain level of social distancing, but that was borderline ridiculous. I might go back to Jing after the pandemic is over, but for now, they have lost my business. read more

Mai sushi is a great, quick lunch spot that has a lot of good sushi options. I typically order lunch combo A which includes a California roll, shrimp tempura roll, Miso soup and a ginger salad, all for about 10 bucks. I am usually pretty full at this point, which is tough for me and sushi outings. The host/waiter is a bit abrupt and short - you sit down and he immediately asks you what you want. Although, I don't mind it, it is part of the experience for me and my lunch partner. You can be in a out of there in 30-45 minutes, which is awesome for a lunch break in a busy shopping center with businesses everywhere. read more

Effectively, Haru sushi turned into Mai sushi due to (as I understand it) the addition of the head sushi chef from the much loved Akida's, who had taken a coast-hopping sabbatical. The food, however, has only gotten better, raising an already very high bar. I tend to avoid most other sushi places in richmond for anything other than nigiri, and even Mai's nigiri is quite good. Their miso is not the best, but their edamame are very reliable and generally not over-cooked like you will almost certainly get at Sticky Rice. read more

Just finished my second takeout dinner from Ma Sushi. YUM, YUM. More please. Fresh fish with friendly service! What else can you ask for? The prices are good which is great because I eat a lot of sushi. Not sure why the ratings aren't better? The "spicy salmon roll" is my favorite. read more

I always come here when I want to eat heaps of sushi for a reasonable price. The sushi is good but they use a little too much rice in their rolls, but definitely worth it for the price you pay. The service however is horrendous. The guy who runs the place is literally a dick, he has no customer service and acts as if he doesn't need your business. That is a big reason why I don't come here as often anymore. read more

Jing Sushi - The sushi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Can only speak on behalf of the lunch specials. Large portions for a completely reasonable price. I was full for hours after grabbing lunch here the other day. I got the salmon teriyaki, yum! The salmon did not have a fishy smell or after taste that I feel can be inherent with salmon. The miso soup was okay along with the salad. However the California roll was absolutely one of the best California Rolls I've ever had. This location is a little hidden as the doorway is in the alley, and I was expecting the inside to be a little larger. After noticing their takeout menu, this will be in my rotation for the future. read more

I have been heading to Mai Sushi for years now and have always enjoyed it. Although it's found at the end of a breezeway behind a drug store, Mai serves up some pretty decent raw fish. There isn't much on the menu that will blow your mind, but it's solid quality and has very reasonable prices. Get there early during the lunch rush to make sure you get a table; this place is small. I have not been for dinner, but would imagine it is a roughly equal experience. read more

Any graduate of the University of Richmond knows this place too well. First things first, do not be thrown out by the location. Yes, it is on the inside of a strip mall. But look past that because I promise you, it is worth it. The sushi is really good and their combination dinner options are great. I almost always do the Maki or Vegetarian combo and ask for two salads instead of the soup/salad that comes with it. The spicy tuna is amazing!! The only downside is that there is usually only one server for the whole place. Not terrible, just takes a few more minutes sometimes. Take out: Great! Packaged well and pretty quick! No complaints here. read more

Mai Sushi is easily one of my favorite places in Richmond to get sushi; I only wish it was a little closer to me. They are located in the Villiage Shopping Center, but not directly on the front line. You will need to walk down the middle aisle of the center to find them, on your right. I have not eating at Mai Sushi, but I have ordered take out several times. Most times I like to keep it simple with Spicy Tuna rolls and Eel Rolls, but they also have several specialty rolls. The Village Roll is my very favorite thing to get here - spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and seaweed salad. The Pink Lady roll and Sweet Heart roll are also great choices. You can call in your orders, or now order online. I really recommend the order online option as it has helped to avoid any confusion with my order when placed on the phone. read more

Mai is an extremely intimate environment that provides an authentic, delicious sushi experience. The restaurant is under new ownership (who definitely has better service than previous ownership) but they have not changed pricing or the sushi rolls at all, which is awesome. I love the maki combo, which is a perfect amount of food for an awesome price (around $14 for 3 rolls). When I am really hungry I also add a spicy girl, which is definitely my favorite roll that they have. Whenever I go, there is never usually much of a wait, but even when the small restaurant is packed I still don't feel like the wait is long. Either way, it is totally worth it. read more