Went to this cute place for lunch on a Wednesday, sadly no happy hour but the food and drinks were well worth it anyway. It was very busy at the time but the service was great. They were pretty backed up though with only one waitress but she was very sweet. The presentation and taste of every plate was phenomenal. Will be back for happy hour soon! read more

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This place used to be Yi Sushi and had a bigger menu. I wasn't a fan of the Volcano Roll - it was too salty and lacked flavor. The spicy tuna was spicier than I expected. The Triple Hako Roll was better, thanks to the cilantro adding some flavor. It was a bit mushy, but it didn't have rice or seaweed, so it's a good option if you're looking for more protein. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience. The service was friendly, and the place was clean with no sticky tables. They also have AYCE option as well. read more

Koi Sushi - Volcano Roll and the Triple Hako Roll. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Haven't been to this spot since it used to be Yi Sushi, but based off of my online to go order, it isn't bad! They have a great lunch special menu that you can order from choosing 2 different rolls that comes with either soup or salad. I chose a california roll and the shrimp tempura roll with salad. I also ordered the sunshine roll, which has salmon, avocado, cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, and interestingly enough (and what drew me to order this roll) - cashews! I paid $35 including tip for essentially 3 rolls and a salad which isn't bad. The rolls themselves are a good portion, great rice to toppings ratio, and I don't have anything to complain much about. My food was packaged well also. Will definitely come back whenever I have a random craving for sushi. read more

If you love waiting as much at Disneyland or Universal you're in for a ride. Enjoy a comfy bed of rice per each bite and never make it past round 1 before they close. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday night at 6pm with two other tables dining here already (pretty much empty) and I swear they have the most slowest service ever. The server of ours is an asian lady with short hair wearing a red shirt and she didn't bother to check in with us after like 30-40mins. Instead of catering to the guest eating here, this server lady would rather just go to her colleagues and flirt with them. She needs to be trained again and hire someone else who is more attentive to work here. It took a whole hour to even get our simple orders ready which was just a couple rolls and nigiri's. Aside from that with such slow service, 3 front running staff are all taking a break so no water service or any service??? I have never seen this happen in my entire life and I don't know if that is even possible (SEE PICS) The food here is bad and dull and they add way too much rice which honestly was very unnecessary (SEE PICS) read more

Koi Sushi - An order of rice with a side of fish - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

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My go to place for quality affordable sushi. Best salmon skin salad ever tasted. Sad to see them close on Sunday. read more

Koi Sushi - Sundance sushi roll. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Don't let the awkward half filled fish tank in the back deter you, I almost did and I am so glad I didn't. We ordered the tequila roll, Hamachi kama, tempura entree and a couple of rolls I can't remember. I really like the tequila roll, there was more cucumber than I felt was necessary but the rice was nice and thin. The tuna was nice and fresh. The shrimp tempura was more like deep fried fish than the traditional tempura batter but it was tasty. The kama was flavorful and perfectly broiled! We returned within the same week to try the ayce. My only complaint about the ayce is not all of the special rolls are available on the ayce menu. read more

We went here on a Wednesday night for AYCE sushi. We were definitely happy to find this spot. The food was yummy and fresh. Service was pretty decent. I would say this place is actually better than AYCE sushi at Little Sakana in Mira Mesa. Pretty spacey inside with chill music. We will be back soon! read more

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The fish ratio to the rolls were insanely small. Unfortunately the sushi just wasn't delicious. I hate to speak like this about a mom and pop but this is the rare occasion that this sushi simply did not hit. It's sad because our waitress was fantastic! We tipped well to reflect that, she was very attentive and very sweet. The restaurant looks nice and it wasn't busy when we went in. Me and my hubby were traveling through San Diego and stopped here on a whim. Unfortunately, I just don't think this was their night. We liked a couple rolls okay, but their volcano roll, our go to roll, just wasn't delicious. We under ordered on their AYCE just because each roll was disappointing ranging from "okay" to "bad". Probably won't return :( read more

Koi Sushi - AYCE - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

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Cute small sushi spot in the plaza. Service is quick and friendly plus they have an awesome happy hour! My favorite items were the cowboy roll and the garlic edamame which was AMAZING and nicely coated in the sauce. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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A banner for Koi Sushi hangs on the front of the suite below where the Yi Sushi sign used to be. Perhaps permanent signage will be added soon now that the new management has been in place for over a month. The inside had plenty of seating, but customers were lacking during my visit. One party was leaving as I arrived, and a couple of third party delivery orders were picked up while I ate. The place was empty the rest of the time which tells me they need to step it up in advertising and promotion. The menu had no cover, just eight pages of listings including pictures. Most of the items were the standard ones you would find at any local sushi spot. What stood out was two pages of Koi Special Rolls that featured 30 different varieties. I ordered two of these rolls, Kobe and Fish Lover, for my meal along with two sets of nigiri, bluefin tuna and scallop. The rolls were cut into 10 pieces each and neatly plated. The Kobe Roll consisted of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, cucumber, and jalapeno on the inside topped with seared steak and a special sauce. You don't find a specialty roll very often with cooked beef and raw fish so this was rather unique. The beef added more texture than flavor to the roll. The Fish Lover Roll was made up of yellowtail, tuna, salmon, and white tuna mixed with cilantro, jalapeno, and scallions wrapped with soy paper. I am partial to rice-less rolls because they are less filling. This one resembled a rainbow roll minus the avocado and rice. The two types of nigiri were straightforward in size and quality. I have tasted better bluefin tuna belly, but these were satisfactory. The service from the waitress was good. She had no other tables to wait on so I expected nothing less. I gave my dining experience at Koi Sushi a 3.5 star rating. read more

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In my opinion this was the only decent local sushi with great prices, I will miss this place!

Koi Sushi took over under new management of it's former sushi restaurant, Yi Sushi. The storefront hasn't changed that yet but there is a banner that has the Koi Sushi title in front. Their menu was pretty extensive and offered a range of appetizers, sushi rolls, and cooked entrees to choose from. Plenty of seating was available and it has been a week since their opening but not too many people were here for Friday night. Our waitress was very nice and attentive and I ordered a few things to try. Jalapeno Poppers (4/5) - I would prefer the tuna to be raw instead of cooked inside the jalapeno because the reddish color looked a bit off putting, but they were crispy throughout our meal and was a great appetizer. Nigiris (3/5) - I got Yellowtail and Red Snapper nigiris. The cuts were nice but were just ok! Sake Sake Roll (3.5/5) - I liked how they didn't use a ton of rice and they were big rolls. Presentation was nice but could use more. This is an all salmon roll and they put a lot! Not too much of a fan of the sauce though Overall, I give this place a 3.5 stars but everything was satisfactory and reasonable for the price! read more

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AYCE but it is only three rounds? doesn't really sound like ayce to me. ordered a soda and sat down. when i was informed that only there rounds were allowed, i paid for my soda and left. the vibe felt off for me and that sealed the deal. good luck all. read more

Went her for a quick lunch meeting. Fish tasted fresh which is always good. Tried the volcano roll which wasn't my favorite. Two different types of sashimi. A mixed portion and the yellowtail appetizer. Overall the service was good. There was only a few other tables being waited on. They do offer an all you can eat for lunch or dinner, would maybe come back to try that to try the variety of their rolls but I wasn't overly impressed by the taste of their rolls or the presentation. There's plenty of parking which is a plus as well but on a busy day you might be looking for parking or park a little away. read more

Koi Sushi - Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi. Didn't look to appealing but the fish was fresh. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

I have come here 3 times for AYCE sushi. Service: this is the only downside. I have to raise my hand long or walk to the front to get the servers attention each visit. I also understand there's only one server during lunch. So just a heads up if that is important for you. Food: Majority of the food is excellent. The cucumber ratio in some of the rolls is wild. It's almost half filled cucumber and the rest with the other stuff. Calamari appetizer is the best calamari at any AYCE sushi 10/10. The "Koi Sushi" appetizer salads are 1/10. Garlic edamame is 10/10! Overall you gotta learn what's goods here and you'll be set!! lol worth the short commute & price. read more

Came here when it was empty, I was the only one seated. I opted for the ayce option and I should've known what I was getting into, when the server repeatedly pointed at the, "must finish all food" rule. I know every ayce places have the same rule, but this place is the only place in SD, that puts a TON of rice on their nigiri. After the server hands me the ayce menu, he then points at that rule, I submit my first round, server double checks my order, then POINTS at the rule again...I get it, you have to finish the food, don't need to tell me twice! First round came out pretty quickly, only nigiri was ordered. The second round took about 20-30mins. Not sure if they're just trying to run down the time, so you get full. Again, I was the only one seated. But, the second round came out separately. First set of nigiri was brought, then they waited until you finish, for them to bring the rest of the round out. Thought it was kind of annoying for them to time the food out, so you can get full. But, I can see why they do that, so they don't waste food. On my last round, I was waiting a while for them to make the order. The server took the menu, then told me the chef was going on lunch(waiting game again). I saw the chef walking towards a few tables away from me, to eat. So he couldn't wait to serve the food, then close me out? Considering, I was already on my last round. Thought restaurants would rather flip tables quickly, so they can be ready for people come in. Other than them serving ayce rice, the fish was pretty bland, nothing to rave about. Would rather drive up north for better ayce options. read more

Koi Sushi - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

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What a great choice for dinner! The sushi here is delicious. Our waitress was amazing too and there were so many menu options. My kids loved it here too. A must try when you are in National City. read more

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love the ACYE sushi offer! quality of sushi was great, and taste was amazing! the menu has a few options and variety to choose from for each round! service is OK, the server my bf and i had doesn't really engage in conversation.. lol very blunt and straight forward, can be viewed as rude for others but it is what it is! overall still highly recommend this place if you need a quick sushi fix! read more

Koi Sushi - AYCE first round california handroll, salmon nigiri, shrimp tempura roll, rainbow roll, salmon skin roll, spider roll - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

My favorite hole in the wall sushi. There is always friendly people working there and food never disappoints.

Came here for some take out and they were quick to have the food ready which was a plus! Rolls were good and they have a good variety of special rolls! Also will be trying their happy hour next time when dining in. read more

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Found this spot when we were shopping in the area. This place is a hidden gem. The service was great and they offer all you can eat sushi. We opted for the all you can eat sushi and got a sushi boat with our five rolls in it. The sushi was delicious and super fresh. This is now one of my favorite spots for all you can eat sushi. Can't wait to go back again and try different options. read more

Koi Sushi - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Delicious, just go! Thank you Jason. We were entertaining long-time friends visiting and this was the perfect place. Saturday night, good parking, food was amazing. Good quality and presentation. Reasonable prices too. JUST GO. I highly recommend this place. It was new to me and I've been here for so many years. The fish was fresh. The service was excellent. Everything was delicious, hot, and right temperature. We ordered amazing, calamari straight-cut appetizers with the delicious sauce. Then we had also big portions of vegetable tempura with a delicious sauce for dipping and along with a cool happy hour menu and a cool Sapporo beer. The small sushi combo was beautifully presented and delicious. I got a description of the different fish that was on my plate. Our friend ordered a tempo roll or something that sounds like that. Everything was great. I was surprised that I haven't been here yet and I will go again!!!! It's close by and the food is of good quality. I go to different sushi places and the salmon here was definitely fresh and big. The tempura was crispy hot, and the calamari tasty. I think more people should go here. Parking was fine, it was not crowded and we were served right away. This is a great place to eat and take your friends out to. Don't be fooled by the size of the place. The quality of the food was just as good as those fancy ones downtown. Just go, The menus have a lot of yummy combos, rolls, and easy to read, and bright photos. I have Included some photos I'll add more. THANKS, KOI I am going again soon!! It's a win win. Close to other places, great portions, and tasty. Friendly service!!! read more

Koi Sushi - TEMPO roll, delicious sushi with california rolles, grilled chicken, mochi desert in mango and green tea. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Sushi is my favorite food so I just had to try this spot. It's always risky trying sushi at new places, but it turned out to be better than I thought! We ate the whole plate of citrus roll. Spider-Man roll and Sundance roll. It's pretty good sushi for a casual outing and to get that sushi craving fixed. The service was good. But the ambience could be better. They should add some decorations and make it more lively and inviting. But overall, the sushi is good for the price and location. However, there was a sign in the front that said all you can eat, but it didn't say that on the menu... read more

Koi Sushi - Citrus roll, Spider-Man roll, and Sundance roll.. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

I love this place. The service is great. The food is fresh and nice. The service is super fast and efficient and the price are competitive. read more

Koi Sushi - Store - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Under New Management! Sushi is my favorite food and my go to for any day. It's Friday and I want sushi!! My go to roll is salmon avocado roll with a side of a large Sapporo beer. It is fresh here and perfectly sized. Comfortable atmosphere and attentive staff. Dinning area is clean and bright. I highly recommend this sushi spot in national city over any other spot. It's just not the same!! read more

Koi Sushi - Left to right, sexy roll, salmon Avocado roll and crunchy roll. - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

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Great lunch specials with quick service! Take out is a breeze and always fresh! check out this place!

Really enjoyed this place for my birthday tonight! Very fresh fish served in creative combinations. The Sashimi Chips are a fun, unique appetizer!! We've been searching for the best sushi in National City and we have finally found it! Plentiful parking and great service, too. Thank you, Carolina, for making my birthday even happier! read more

Koi Sushi - Sashimi Chips - Japanese friend chicken topped with fresh fish salad and a fresh slice of avocado! Unique and delicious! - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

Wonderful customer service, delicious sushi! We had the all you can eat sushi and it was delivered to us in this beautiful boat! The green tea Mochi was excellent too! Thank you Koi Sushi for great service and delicious made to order sushi. read more

Koi Sushi - Sushi boat - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

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We got the all you can eat sashimi and sushi. It was delicious 10/10. They make sure you get exactly what you ordered. The service was fast and efficient. The waitress was really nice. read more

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Great service! I've been coming to eat sushi here for a while; long ago it used to be called Yi Sushi & though it's changed ownership/name, my Daughter and I continued to come. This sushi restaurant is located in a huge shopping center and it has plenty of space, so don't worry about finding parking; you'll find one. The inside of the restaurant is pretty cozy, from every seat you can see the sushi Chefs working their magic. There's booth seating which is my favorite and regular tables in the center. The bathrooms are located in the back and is always clean and if you're in here for HAPPY HOUR and trying to catch a sports game theres a TV that usually have something entertaining on. What I like most about dining in is the music, it's not too loud and crazy and they have a pretty good playlist; it really coordinates with my happy dance as my food comes out. So if you see me in there, just know I'm excited for the food. The staff here are extremely nice, polite, and made this establishment very welcoming. The waiter knows my order and how my Daughter and I like our miso soup- so that already tell you we frequent this establishment often. The food comes out in a timely manner, beverages are always refilled, and though I haven't ordered the entire menu just yet- so far everything have been wonder! I can not complain, I come in hungry and leave full! Typical items that my Daughter and I order and definitely recommend is * Miso Soup * Garlic Edamame, the sauce is so flavorful and the huge slices of garlic gives it that extra zing. * Fried Calamari, great texture, nice crunch, good dipping sauce * Seaweed Salad, huge portions, great to share between 2-3 people * Sashimi Combo, fish is fresh, does not have that taste that it's been out for a while, you get a variety, and it comes with either a California roll or a Tuna roll which is great * Bento Box; we always choose the Beef Teriyaki- it comes with a Miso Soup or Salad, California Roll, Gyoza, and white rice * Crunchy Roll it has shrimp tempura, crabmeat, avocado, cucumber inside topped with eel sauce, spicy mayo & crunch on top and they're not shy about it. That's just to list a few items and the prices are reasonable, you're not breaking the bank and I have a few photos below but it does no Justice- you just have to try it out. read more

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Best food and service! I was shocked with how amazing the food was cause it was dead inside and not too many reviews but it was ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI so we went to check it out and it was BOMB! Definitely our new go to spot! Thank you for such a good experience and the yummy food for our first time. read more

Koi Sushi - Ramen Near Me - National City, California

This place was very disappointing, especially compared to when it was Yi Sushi before. My partner and I got the all you can eat option--which I realize we shouldn't have done before we found out if we even liked the food. The fish in the nigiri was oddly warm and the texture was very off. Some of the rolls from the normal menu weren't on the AYCE options, so I think the ones that sounded like they'd be the best weren't even available. We ended up not finishing a couple of baked rolls because they were nearly inedible after pushing through the other things we ordered, and still got charged a leftover fee although it wasn't because we were full--it was just not tasting good. The service was alright, and our waitress checked on us often...so I would feel bad giving this one star since they weren't rude and still took care of us. There's just much better options in the area! read more

This is our go to spot for some good sushi. And now with the all you can eat option, it's even better. read more

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Sad to hear this place has closed. Hope they found a better location. Sushi was always fresh and delicious! I think location and being new in the area must of been problem. Sad news. read more

Came here for the AYCE sushi offer. The sushi was good although I am no connoisseur and pretty much like everything that's decent. The restaurant was empty when we arrived for late lunch which made it a bit awkward. It was chill though. Would come here again. read more

It was good. You can get your money's worth with the AYCE. I like the salmon skin salad. And the karage chicken was good too. The tepenyaki was solid. Roll were good. They should have sports bars n the tv though. Also the waiter and sushi chef could've been more engaging, but I came to eat so it was whatever. read more

Sooo happy I found this place on DoorDash. It's my go to delivery sushi. I'm a sashimi person and the quality of fish is so good. The gyoza is also so good! read more

My wife came in for a visit and we decided to get some Ramen and Sushi, heard a lot about Koi Sushi so we got a door dash order going. Sadly my ramen didn't show up, probably more on the door dash end though. The food was good, we weren't too impressed with their Tempura. The sushi is ok. May try again sometime, hope we just got the order on a bad day. read more

Quick and effective! I loved my visit and will come again. Food is solid to be honest.

The food was bland. Not what is used to be. The servers are nice but the food isn't the best.