Mabu Sushi is a solid spot if you're craving fresh sushi with a chill vibe. The rolls are flavorful and the service was fast and amazing, making it a good go to for a quick and satisfying meal. read more

Mabu Sushi - Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Smelt egg sushi Albacore sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

Service was great. Food was delicious! I went with the all you can eat menu and they had great choices! Must try if you're in the area. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

Good food and friendly service make this place a consistently enjoyable spot to visit

Came here for lunch with my godmother and my sister. I absolutely loved it. There's plenty of parking. The restaurant itself is nicely decorated, very clean, and welcoming. I usually go to Aikan Sushi in Pasadena, but it's a mission to find parking there. The quality of the fish here is about the same as Aikan, but bigger pieces. I always order the carpaccio, right here it's nicely cut, versus at Aikan they cut tiny slivers of fish. I'm on a low carb diet and I love it that they have riceless rolls. So bomb! Their fried stuff was nicely portioned and much better quality than other spots. We ordered (that I recall): -Jalapeno shrimp (jumbo shrimp fried to perfection, just didn't see a single jalapeno) -fried oysters -fried scallops (tastes really fresh and aren't super tiny) -fried squid legs -spicy garlic edamame -all the carpaccio (yellowtail, spicy yellowtail, salmon, tuna) it's a must order for me -all the riceless rolls (absolutely delicious, a must order) -house salad (it had cucumbers in it, was also bitter, but the rest of the salad was fine) -cucumber salad (I don't know why but it was super bitter, I think it's the vinegar they used...it tasted like a refreshing bitter melon) I will not reorder this! -broiled mussels (cooked perfectly, most spots over cook them) -dragon roll (really good) -banana boat (for a sweet treats after everything) -sushi: yellowtail, eel, salmon, seared salmon. Spicy yellowtail, sweet shrimp. (Everything was really fresh and nice cuts of fish with less rice) Only few downfalls are the oddly bitter cucumbers, the waiters don't pickup the empty dishes, and don't come by to check on us often. We had to wait a good while to order some hot water and get someone's attention to get the check. I'll definitely be coming back with more of my friends. This is my to go to spot now for ayce sushi! read more

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I would give this place 3.5 stars! Tried their AYCE dinner for $36.99 which is similar pricing as their other competitors in the surrounding areas. They did have a variety of appetizers and their sushi quality was average in my opinion. The service was decent and the food came out relatively quickly. read more

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It's only worth it if you come during lunch. The lunch price is a good deal. I came on the weekend, and they gave me wayyy too much rice for a weekend order. I get it for the weekday price, but not for the weekend price. I feel like this is a bad omen because they're soft opening, but at this stage, must AYCE places give a small amount of rice. I think this is a sign that the rice quantity will increase, and the fish to rice ratio will get smaller. A few of the items are bad, like the tuna and mussels. However, they have really good fish quality for most of the nigiris, like the salmon and yellowtail. The scallop was really good too. (It was the best scallop from AYCE I've ever had). They also offer a banana boat option, which is a novel concept got an AYCE sushi restaurant. ( I get them kudos for the idea, but the concept is bad. They give a strawberry cheesecake ice cream with lots of way too sweet syrup. The cone and the banana were pretty okay. I wouldn't recommend it.) The service is also pretty slow, but it's not really their fault. They're working with a skeleton crew, and the sushi chefs seem pretty green. read more

Food was overall good and a decent selection for AYCE. My favs included the baked mussels, nigiri, no rice rolls, and carpaccio. I think a lot of their fried foods (tempura, popcorn scallop, fried oysters, and fried squid legs) had a thick batter which wasn't my favorite but every item came freshly cooked. Interior looked really nice with cute lanterns on the ceiling and neon lights on the walls. Service was quiet but attentive. Parking: free plaza lot read more

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Tried the new AYCE spot Mabu Sushi & Ramen in El Monte and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety. Since there aren't many all you can eat sushi spots in the SGV, this was a nice addition to the area. Lunch starts at $30 and includes a large selection of sushi, appetizers, rolls, and ramen. We started with the sashimi salad, carpaccio, and tempura. The fish was fresh and generously portioned while the tempura was lightly fried and crispy. The nigiri had thick cuts of fish with a good rice to fish ratio. One of my favorite items was definitely the spicy tuna crispy rice -- flavorful with a nice kick and great texture from the crunchy rice. They also offer no rice roll options which was nice to see. The ramen was surprisingly solid too. The broth was rich, noodles were firm, and the bowls come in smaller portions so it's easy to try multiple items. The premium sushi boat was both aesthetic and delicious. Fish was buttery and melt in your mouth, and the fried shrimp head was chef's kiss. Overall a great option if you're craving AYCE sushi in the SGV area. read more

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We tried this place during their soft opening, and wow, what a good experience with unbelievable quality for their all you can eat sushi! There is a lot of parking, the space is big inviting and very cute and clean. The servers extremely friendly and the sushi chefs were spot on hustling quick and delivered a great quality dish every single time. The premium sushi experience is definitely worth it come served on a wooden boat, the carpaccio's are so delicious and paired well with their toppings and sauces. But what really surprised us was the appetizers specifically the fried items, including the chicken and the fried dumplings tasty light fresh and delicious. 10 out of 10 will be back. Can't wait to try all the other items on the menu. read more

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There's premium sushi served on a sushi boat... at an all-you-can-eat spot?! Maybe this new sushi place in El Monte is about to make AYCE sushi go viral The premium sushi boat comes with soft shell crab, wagyu sushi, sweet shrimp, and more luxe picks. Price? $29.99 lunch special $36.99 premium (includes the sushi boat) And for the kids? Ending the meal with a banana boat dessert IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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I've seen plenty of social media posts about this spot, so I had to come and try it for myself. I really enjoyed the ambiance, it's a big, open space, and there weren't that many people here on a Wednesday. We ended up getting the premium option, which basically gave each person one set of premium items plus AYCE from the regular menu. I thought the selection was good, and the sushi quality was definitely above average, especially compared to many other AYCE sushi spots I've been to. I'd rate the quality somewhere between a 4 and 4.5, which is really good for AYCE. Some notable items I really enjoyed were the mussels, fried oysters, and all the tuna and salmon sushi. All of the premium items were quite good, and the poke sashimi (carpaccio) were solid as well. The no-rice rolls (Sunrise & Anabolic roll) were light and refreshing. The special rolls were simple but good, though a bit heavy on rice, so you'll fill up quickly. I do like that many of the rolls come with only four pieces, that's a huge plus for AYCE, especially if you're dining with a smaller party. Overall, I'd definitely come back. I thought the price was reasonable for the quality, and having no wait is another big plus. Parking - Plenty as its in a huge lot that's almost never crowded. read more

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TD Cafe closed after about a year and has now been replaced by Mabu AYCE Sushi. AYCE Pricing: Lunch (Mon-Fri): $29.99 (Premium $45.99) Weekend & Dinner: $36.99 (Premium $48.99) I ordered from the regular AYCE menu. You can order from the list up to three rounds. I asked if there was a time limit, and the waiter said we could stay until closing. There's a wide variety of options, including salads, appetizers, sushi, poke sashimi, no-rice rolls, fried rolls, baked rolls, specialty rolls, classic rolls, as well as ramen and udon. I didn't have enough room to try the noodles or specialty rolls. Overall, the food was decent--fresh enough for AYCE. I especially liked that they offer no-rice rolls. What I tried: ( = would order again) Yellowtail Tama (No Rice Roll) Salmon Tama (No Rice Roll) Sashimi Salad Seaweed Salad Shishito Peppers Organic Agedashi Tofu Takoyaki Crispy Squid Legs Fried Shumai Karaage Fried Chicken Dynamite Roll Yellowtail Collar Salmon Collar Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Unagi Yuzu Salmon Yuzu Tuna Smelt Egg Bay Scallop Seared Albacore Yellowtail Poke Sashimi - Salmon Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Yellowtail Carpaccio Poke Sashimi - Albacore Carpaccio Banana Boat Plenty of parking, lots of tables on a weekday night, and the service was very attentive, the waiter helped us to customize the banana boat to what we wanted. I wish they can make the ordering sheet bigger, it was hard to read with the low light environment. I saw another couple changed seat to a brighter table. read more

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New AYCE sushi spot that took over TD Cafe in El Monte. Came when it was fairly new with a large party. So when we walked in, realized that the staff was pretty much the same people from TD Cafe, but everybody was super attentive and accommodating. There's definitely kinks that need to be worked out; however, overall it was not bad. The appetizers are fairly safe. We enjoyed the crispy rice, edamame, seaweed salad, tempura, and tofu. Ordered the collar on our second round, but even after reminding them, we never got the order. As for the fish, it's OK. The sashimi dishes were not great, but we liked the sushi - especially the yuzu salmon, bay scallop, and eel. Rolls were alright. I liked my Philadelphia roll the most, lol. We also tried the ramen, which came in a small bowl. It was not bad. We did like the banana boat ice cream! It came with two scoops and two cones as well as banana. For the price of $36-37, it's not bad. If they get busy, I can see them falling quite behind. Glad to try it one time, but don't know if I'd return. Bumped it up to 4 stars because of the service. read more

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Finally a legit all you can eat sushi spot that won't break the bank. This place didn't disappoint with so many items to enjoy from a variety of delicious appetizers, rolls, and fresh sushi. Lunch price is $29.99 and dinner is $36.99 (weekdays) or premium menu for $15 dollars more is so worth it. The premium sushi comes in the cute boat. The rice to fish ratio was good too! Spacious interior and friendly service. You must check them out. Even if you don't eat raw food there's plenty of cooked options. I was surprised their ramen was yummy too. Al la carte is also available. read more

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This is a new ayce Japanese and ramen restaurant. It is located inside a strip mall, with parking easy to find. First, previously this location was an HK-style cafe, and the new place hasn't changed much. A couple of Japanese-style decorations were added. Second, the service at this place is very good. The servers and the owner were very attentive and polite. Third, the food was amazing. Although it is an Ayce, this place doesn't skimp on quality. The sashimi was fresh, and they took the time to put the nigiri into a wooden boat. I think this took the whole presentation to another level. Besides Ayce, the items can be ordered à la carte. I opted for the premium menu, and the additional premium sushi was amazing. I would love to come back to try its dinner. read more

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Wanted to give Mabu AYCE Sushi in El Monte a fair chance since it's a newer spot. The interior is beautiful and surprisingly elegant for an AYCE sushi restaurant -- modern decor, spacious seating, and even a chandelier that give it a more upscale feel. Unfortunately, the food and service didn't match the atmosphere. I've been to several AYCE sushi spots, and this one was pretty mediocre overall. I upgraded to the premium option mainly for the toro and Hokkaido scallop, which actually ended up being the best items -- but they also took the longest to come out. The biggest issue was timing and organization. The restaurant was mostly empty on a Friday night, yet food took an extremely long time to arrive. I only ended up doing one round because of how slow everything was. One of my orders never came out at all, and staff kept asking whether I had received it while repeatedly checking with the sushi bar, but nothing ever arrived. Even the table next to us seemed frustrated since I overheard them mentioning items from their first round arriving way too late after they no longer wanted them. Dessert was also disappointing and looked nothing like the menu photo. On top of that, there were children behind the host counter loudly shouting while playing on an iPad for much of the evening, which made the environment feel less polished and relaxing. Really wanted to like this place because the space itself is gorgeous, but overall it just wasn't a great first impression. read more

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Came here around 2:40 PM and was happy they still had the lunch special available. The service was excellent. I got full in under an hour after just two rounds, which is a big plus for AYCE sushi. Some AYCE places bring food out slowly and make you worry about the 2-hour limit, but that was not the case here at all. The fish tasted fresh, and I had no complaints about the food. I especially liked that they offer poke sashimi, which is not something I usually see at AYCE sushi spots. My only suggestion is that the rice on the sushi could be a little smaller, but overall I had a very satisfying experience and would definitely come back. read more

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Amazing AYCE spot with a huge variety of choices, from appetizers to desserts! Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The must-try items are definitely the Yuzu Sushi, Sunrise Roll, and fried calamari. The house special lemon iced tea is also really good and worth ordering. The servers are super friendly and happy to give recommendations, which made the experience even better. It's also very family-friendly and great for kids, with plenty of rice and noodle options available. Highly recommend! We will definitely come back again soon. read more

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First of all... takes too long for everything and they were taking so long with the food. We sat there for 5 mins before they gave us the paper and pen to order. Also, I'm missing two item that never came. Service is awful. I don't think I will be coming back. Especially, food was just okay. They need to improve on the yellow tail Kama. Skin not crispy and it smells bad. The carpaccio was good. I am actually very disappointed at the overall services. The waitress seems to be throwing food at our table. read more

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This place is not good... We opted for the regular AYCE ($29.99). Unfortunately, it was really disappointing. - The rice was mushy. There's nothing worse than mushy sushi rice. - The fish didn't seem fresh. Some pieces felt slimy. Slimy fish with mushy rice... not a great combo. - Too much sauce! The dishes were drenched in sweet mayo and the thick sugary soy sauce. The very thin sashimi slices were swimming in big puddles of ponzu. Lol. - We also ordered the banana boat dessert because it looked great on the menu, but it looked completely different when it arrived. The banana was unripe. Hard and sour. - The only positive was the service. The staff was friendly and attentive. I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

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New business alert in the city! Perfect for a family that needs to feed hungry kids or a fun group outing with friends. Either way it's a great deal with anyone who loves Japanese food and wants to be able to pick from various selections for a great price. The inside interior definitely surprised me as it was brand new with great decor. The food was good for the price and everything that you're getting. Highly recommend you try. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

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This is a rather new AYCE sushi and Japanese food place in El Monte, much in the vein of Aikan Sushi and Ramen in Pasadena. For $40.00 you can get your fill of subpar food and then be incredibly sick by the time you get home. The few times I drove by in the last few weeks, I knew something must be off, since the place is always dead empty. Still, figured I had to try it. Big mistake. The place had two servers, one Asian and one non-Asian. The Asian woman spoke English, while the other woman seemed to not comprehend the simplest of questions. They have no beer or sake or any liquor of any kind, despite neon signs on the wall of sake and soju. Maybe they're working on their license. Who knows? What I do know is after tasting a couple of items, I surrendered to considering my 40 bucks lost in order to save my health. Literally the best dish was the cucumber salad, which is sad for a place that has sushi, ramen, and cooked Japanese food. Also decent were most of the fried shumai, although in the first order one of them was bizarrely freezing cold despite all the others being hot. How does that happen? The second order had gristly meat in a few of them, which we had to spit out. None of the meat on most of the dishes is either high quality or properly trimmed for fat. The spicy tuna on crispy rice was also decent. The deep fried gyoza (which we all know are better pan fried) were okay, but once again would be better if pan fried. Unmemorable but not horrible were the agedashi tofu and popcorn scallops, though all the fried foods had a horribly bland batter on them. The worst was the tempura. The shrimp are extremely small for tempura, the vegetables were way underdone, and the batter has a flavorless taste that makes it so you only taste the oil. The fried chicken wing was gross. The meat in most chicken we ordered was alarmingly pink, although I think it was cooked. Maybe not enough, but for the most part cooked. The chicken teriyaki was also like this and because they only have dark meat, it was so insanely rubbery in texture that I couldn't eat more than a couple small bites. The karaage suffers from the same problems: rubbery, pink dark meat and with the extra addition of the fact the chunks of chicken are the size of your fist. Not a pleasurable eat. The beef teriyaki was low quality beef and was soooooo fatty and tough to chew. It was very unpleasant to eat. With the noodles, the udon proved to be more tolerable, if still unmemorable. The ramen was a disaster. It tasted like the chef had the top of the sesame oil bottle accidentally fall off while trying to add a dash on top of the broth, cause it was hold-your-nose pungent from the gross over-saturation of sesame oil. I always drink my ramen broth, but one minor sip for each of us and no one wanted it. Finally, you can get a banana boat, which is one scoop of ice cream (vanilla or green tea) surrounded by a banana cut in half and a cone. It's fine but sort of funny as they have huge posters of a traditional three scoop banana split as the desert. Doesn't matter. Got sick. The food was terrible. Service was awful. Never going back. I can't even imagine how sick you will get if you eat the sushi, considering the quality of the food we had that was cooked, though if you read other reviews you will find plenty where people talk about getting very ill. Stay away! read more

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Place looks nice but the food is mediocre. Went here cause of the good reviews but it went downhill once we got seated. First thing I noticed was how the place left the door open when the ac was on, so there were gnats flying around our food. Went with the ayce and tried out the premium boat - definitely not worth it, fish had a fishy taste (iykyk) and their fish to rice ratio is terrible. Everytime I ate a bite of the sushi, I only tasted the mushy rice. Spicy tonkatsu ramen - overly salty, almost as if been simmering for too long Miso soup - didn't see it on the menu, asked our waitress about it and she said they have it, put in two orders but it never came to our table. Mussels - had an odd beige color and weird aftertaste to it Carpaccio (salmon) - honestly tasted like costco salmon, not in a good way, very stringy fish, wasn't firm Crispy rice salmon/tuna - not bad but the rice seemed like burnt rice, not crispy Overall... not good and wouldn't come back We weren't satisfied and not full at all. Honestly go to Eat's Ayce Sushi. read more

Mabu Sushi - Mushy sushi rice, salmon pleasure roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

One of the better all-you-can-eat sushi spots I've tried lately. Fresh fish, quick service, good variety, and everything tasted high quality for AYCE. Definitely coming back read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

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Delicious food, super chill atmosphere, and to top it off the service was a1. Very attentive and the food comes out quick. I brought my two food-snob teenagers with me and both loved it. 10/10 definitely recommend read more

Zoo wee mama.....They don't make AYCE sushi restaurants like this anymore! Mabu Sushi just opened in the Lab 88/Action Lanes plaza and it's an insta-favorite. Usually I'm a little hesitant about AYCE sushi spots but I tried every fish on the menu and everything was so fresh! We gorged ourselves on salmon (yuzu salmon was a favorite), yellowtail and salmon and albacore tama, and enough tuna to put a Victorian child in a coma. For $29.99 (lunch) or $36.99 (dinner), this quality and breadth of menu items is unheard of in 2026. They have YELLOWTAIL KAMA! (1st round) read more

Mabu Sushi - The kind of AYCE sushi spread that makes me understand why cartoon people leap in the air and yell "YIPPEE!" - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

I recently tried Mabu Sushi and overall I thought it was just okay. The food wasn't terrible, but for the price, I honestly expected a lot more. Since it's all-you-can-eat, I was hoping there would be a bigger variety of choices, but the menu felt pretty limited compared to other sushi places in the area. The quality of the fish was kind of in-between -- it didn't taste bad or obviously unfresh, but it also didn't taste especially fresh or high quality either. Nothing really stood out as memorable. One thing I did enjoy though was the fried items. Those were probably the best part of the meal and tasted pretty decent. I also noticed that the sushi had a lot of rice compared to the amount of fish. I know a lot of AYCE sushi spots do this to fill people up faster, but it definitely made the rolls feel heavier and less enjoyable after a while. On the positive side, the restaurant itself was spacious and comfortable. I could see this being a good spot for larger groups or family gatherings since there seems to be plenty of seating and the environment wasn't too crowded or cramped. Overall, I don't think the pricing matches the quality or selection they offer. There are definitely other sushi spots nearby that are cheaper, have more menu options, and offer better quality for the price. I wouldn't say it was a bad experience, but it's probably not somewhere I'd personally go back to unless I was with a big group. read more

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Went here for my friend's bday and the food was so good. My favorite was definitely the carpaccio and my friends say the same. The staff here was very friendly and have been attentive the entire time. It's dangerous that I live so close here. Definitely coming back again! read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

Food: It's actually pretty good for AYCE sushi looks fresh and taste great. Hubby and I went on date night after church and choice Mabu to try. We got the premium Ayce. I don't think I will get that again since I only wanted to try blue fin sashimi. All the other items didn't seem appealing to me. Hubby love it except the salmon eggs and sea urchin. I guess that's an acquired taste. But their regular sushi was yummy. I also tried their cucumber salad, but was disappointed as it was too salty. All other dishes were great . Service: During their soft opening it was a little slow but as expected. I hope to by when their fully open to give a better rating. Ambiance: I love the cherry blossom trees and beautiful color of the restaurant. Gives the Japan feel. Definitely a plus. read more

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Service was very good and food was great. My favorite was the ice cream, pork sausage and salmon. The inside looks very nice. read more

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Good selection of appetizers and sushi for ayce. They have banana split for desert. Good and friendly services. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

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Fast and friendly service. Affordable AYCE. Place looks nice and clean. Love the variety: sushi and rolls, great choices of appetizers, ramen, and more. read more

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AYCE$29.99 Lunch The service attitude is very good The environment is clean and tidy It's my first time here. There are so many choices on the menu. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

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Food was very tasty. My favorite was the carpaccio. The salmon was very buttery and soft. I really enjoyed joyed their yuzu fish as well. The service was fast, they brought out a lot of our food really quick! And the ambience is chill, but fun. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

The service was good and quick to get seated and for them to take my slip. I did need to ask a few questions but expected for a soft opening. Just ask your server if you have questions. The ambience is nice really gave a good and open space. Tables are well spaced so even if it gets full you wont feel too crowded like other places i have been. But lunch time seems good for being seated quick. Food was semi quick and taste was great. fresh and the sauces were on point with each dish so i would come again as the price is fair and you get great quality. read more

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"Great food and great service, especially for a soft opening. The staff was attentive and the sushi was fresh. Will definitely come back when they have their grand opening!" read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California

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Mabu Sushi just recently opened and it already exceeded my expectations for an AYCE sushi spot. The restaurant has a really nice ambiance -- modern, clean, and comfortable without feeling too loud or crowded. It made the whole dining experience feel more upscale. The quality was fresh and consistent the whole meal, and everything came out beautifully presented. Their yellowtail carpaccio was one of my favorite dishes -- the fish was buttery, fresh, and paired perfectly with the sauce. Service was also fast and friendly. read more

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Place was great, clean, great service! Delicious sushi and good portions to try everything. Yun was very friendly and attentive to all our orders. read more

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We love this shusi buffet so much Tasty and fresh My girl keep asking me to come here because we all love the food here read more

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Came in on a Friday, place was less than half full, wait staff asked us to wait 5 min to be seated. Got sat down and decided to order the regular ayce menu. I was just observing but items took a long time to come out between hot food and sushi. When it did come out some food was barely cooked and some overcooked. Our nigiri fish was so thin compared to the ratio of rice. Sadly a lot of the fish was mushy and devoid of freshness/ color like it had been frozen a long time and defrosted again. Our poke sashimi was so thin you could see the color of the plate more than the color of the fish. It took over 20-30+ min between ticket orders for food to come out. It took so long by the time we ordered round 2 it was already last call even though our 1st round items did not all come out or were missed. The staff even bribes tables of their choosing, not us, to give 5-star Yelp reviews for free drinks (the water tastes metallic so we didn't even drink that) . For the price you pay for regular ayce, it was about the average pricing around the area, but the quality and service was so much worse especially being a new place. Won't be returning sadly. Definitely not premium as listed on tier sign. read more

Mabu Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Monte, California