Went here to celebrate my boyfriend's 16th birthday, met his whole family and made a core memory. Also sushi, green tea ice cream and other food was bomb read more

Misaki Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

This is the $25 Bulgogi we were extremely disappointed. How can any restaurant put this on the menu and actually charge $25 for this no bulgogi order of vegetables. Very sad. Lilly called the owner Jasmine and Jasmine did nothing about this disgraceful meal. It too dark inside they are definitely hiding the ugly black spray painted walls and whatever is crawling on your feet. read more

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Good food unfortunately has been declining over time! Service has picked up now it was a bit bad. Cute presentation, warm building, decent food. Been coming here for years never had much to say until it started getting a bit bad. Today I ordered a king caterpillar and my friend got the amazing roll with real crab meat. The sushi rice in both of our rolls were very hard to bit didn't have that sticky ness sushi rice should have and crumbled to the touch. Definitely was yesterday unfinished rice and it's super noticeable. Nice selection of drinks and rolls along with sushi options. Service can be a hit or miss although they have more servers read more

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Overall not a bad experience. Just some nuances that need to be worked on. Service was quite slow for a place that wasn't that busy. We got our drinks and took a while to put the order in. Once we got food there was no check ins to see if everything was ok if if more drinks were needed. We had to flag down a person that was not our server. While the presentations of our dishes were fun the flavor was just lacking in the fish. The music was a bit loud and playing 80's pop like Madonna and Michael Jackson. Little odd for a sushi restaurant. Side note there tempura rolls we saw that were coming out looked fun. The rolls were quite big for each of their cuts, makes it hard for a one piece bite. I'd say if you like big rolls for filling purposes give them a go. May try again if we are back in La Quinta for the previous reviews on the place. Maybe we're were of a night (Friday night BTW). read more

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Staff were friendly and very quick and kept checking on us. I got 2 rolls while my friend got a stir fry dish. I gotta say the rolls were really big and I was able to take some Togo! read more

Misaki Sushi & Grill - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California

Interior was average for a strip mall but the sushi was the star. Service was okay. Timing of food was questionable. We ordered appetizers, rolls and an entree. Usually they should bring the appetizers, rolls and then entree... they brought them out in whatever order. One appetizer arrived followed by an entree, 2 rolls and then the soup and salad that was included with the entree. The edamame arrived almost to the end of the meal and I honestly should have sent it back bc who eats that at the end of a meal? Nothing against the chefs but it shows inexperienced wait staff. The food though was amazing! The rolls are HUGE! We ordered way too much so we took almost 2 rolls home! The tuna tower was amazing but I wish it came with some wonton strips or something to add crunch/texture. They use a green and red crispy crunch on their rolls which was sooo good! Overall the amazing food makes up for the average service. read more

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Great sushi spot! The portions are very generous and the fish quality is good. Service and ambiance was good! read more

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Big Rolls, Bright Lights, Mixed Bites Misaki Sushi & Grill came highly recommended by our waiter at another restaurant, and we were greeted warmly and seated right away. Mario was friendly and helpful, especially guiding my husband through the menu of unique sushi rolls. Since I'm not a sushi or seafood eater, I ordered the beef udon. It was fine, but nothing memorable, and I really wished it had vegetables. We also ordered the spicy edamame -- which was excellent -- but it arrived after our entrees, so we didn't enjoy it as much as we would have otherwise. Pro tip: order appetizers separately and wait until they arrive before placing your main order. My husband tried the Bam Bam and Mamacita rolls. The presentation was fun and creative with lighted plates and tiered displays, but the rolls were so large and rice-heavy that the quality suffered a bit and they were difficult to eat. We ended up taking leftovers, which wasn't ideal since we were staying at a resort. Service started strong with Mario but midway through our meal he transitioned to other tables without notice, and two other servers took over -- both friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself was lively and buzzing without being too loud, clearly a popular local spot. Overall, a good experience, but not one that would make this our go-to sushi place when we're back in Palm Springs. read more

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This was a great sushi spot! Very fresh fish and awesome presentation. The rolls are huge, each piece is about two bites. Attentive service, open late, and good vibes! read more

Misaki Sushi & Grill has a nice atmosphere overall, though the walls are pretty bare -- there isn't much décor to make the dining experience feel warm or inviting. The place was busy for a Friday night, and you could definitely tell the staff was hustling. Service was good, but they seemed focused on turning tables quickly. The portions, especially for sushi, were huge -- almost too much to finish. It actually made me wonder a bit about the quality of the fish, just given how oversized everything was. Still, the meal itself was nice, and it's a good spot if you're looking for big portions and a fast-paced dining experience. read more

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Incredibly overpriced for mediocre watered-down tasting food. We asked the waitress a question & she literally told us 'I don't know I don't eat sushi'. read more

Everything about this place is outdated No current menu online and Yelp has info from about 10 years ago So many local valley businesses need to get way more current in this competitive marketplace Why come here? read more

The Sushi is huge! Most of the rolls are cut into 8 pieces and each piece is about 2 bites. The Mamacita roll had a good mixture of spicy, Smokey, and savory flavors. The tempura Red Dragon roll was also a little spicy and the shrimp was fried nicely. The Aloha roll had fresh flavors with a little bit of spice. We ordered 3 rolls for 2 people and took about a whole roll home in leftovers. They get pretty busy for dinner and the staff are running all around so be patient. They also have limited hours they are open 4:30-9pm. read more

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I don't know why we bother going to any other sushi places. They simply can't compare for the quality value and service. Portions were huge and delicious. Our server uni was a sweetheart, always checking in making sure we were happy. Only place bill go moving further read more

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Great service, great food. Large portion sizes and very reasonably priced. Review and photos from October 2025. Tuna tower and sashimi special read more

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Absolutely amazing! First time here and very impressed. The size of the rolls knocked me off my chair. Very fresh fish/ingredients & the presentation is exceptional. Would definitely come back and recommend to others who are in the area. read more

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Food was delicious. The rolls were the biggest sushi rolls I have ever seen but also one of the best for a strip mall sushi spot ! Ambiance is dark and plain Service was ok .sufficient read more

Very nice cool and calming atmosphere during a hot desert day. The sushi is very good and the portions are large. A good value for the money. read more

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Never would've guessed that La Quinta would be home to one of my favorite sushi spots, but here we are! The vibe is welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the food is fantastic. They serve are some of the biggest sushi rolls I've ever had. And the quality is just as impressive. I'm always excited to stop by when I'm in town. Highly recommend the eel special! read more

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*Humpty Dumpty Day at Misaki* My buddy offered to take me out for sushi -- who am I to say NO to that generous offer? We discussed going to Sushi ON but instead, agreed to try Misaki for an early din din on a 115 degrees Wednesday. The moment we walked in, I noticed right away that the room temp was perfecto, as we were warmly greeted by the host, waitstaff, and sushi chefs. As I was looking around, getting a feel & vibe for the darkly lit room, we were nicely told "sit wherever you'd like." I like it when this happens. We chose a nice comfy & cozy booth with a view of the flatscreen tv showing some MLB. Our sensational waitress, Alexa, wasted no time to greet us, hand-out menus, and asked for our drink order. Today we were simply two h2o bros...and Alexa made sure later on to ask us if we need refills. Major points when you don't need to ask. My bud's order consisted of: Miso Soup = he enjoyed it but thought it was a bit bland. I agree. Garlic Edamame = unfortunately, it didn't arrive until after we were served all of our food which was a letdown, because Edamame should be served before the other courses, as an appetizer. To avoid being confrontational, we let it go. Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna = huge beautiful presentation (see pic) and my bud was pleasantly surprised and thrilled with it. A House Special Sushi Roll = it was so huge and nicely displayed, we actually thought it was 2 separate rolls opposed to one. The roll was so large & filling, my bud took home a few pieces for his niece. My bud enjoyed it so much he even shared his excitement with Alexa. I usually like to order bento boxes when trying new places, so I can sample a little bit of everything. But I was not in the mood for warm or hot food so it was strictly sushi for Scotto San. I went with the Sushi Combo Dinner = 6 pieces of Nigiri Sushi (2x Tuna. Salmon, Albacore) and a choice of one of four specialty rolls. I went with the Rainbow Roll because I prefer traditional rolls and the other 3 had lots of ingredients and sauces I wasn't in the mood for. My dinner included miso soup and salad that was served earlier. The carrot ginger dressing is outstanding. I wasn't in the mood for miso soup but it was decent and did the deed. To my surprise, the sushi chef stoked me with 8 pieces of sushi instead of 6. Lucky me. Maybe it had something to do with me saying hello to him and engaging in a brief convo prior to being seated. In any event, it was a very kind gesture and appreciated the sentiment. What really stood out the most, was all the effort put into platting & arranging the sushi combo platter. Very impressive. All pieces of my nigiri sushi were very thick and long. And not overdone with sushi rice. The fish was cold & fresh. But I was not happy with the sushi rice. More about that below. The Rainbow Roll was gigantic. But for me it was actually too big with too much rice. It's nice to see such large rolls at times. But I prefer not to fill up on pounds of sushi rice. And the roll pieces were so big it was a chore eating it how I enjoy eating my sushi rolls. Speaking of the sushi rice, IMO it was not seasoned properly with the right amount of rice wine vinegar and needed more. The sushi rice was cooked & cooled down well enough. But the sushi rice was a bit sour and lacked the tangy acidity sweetness good sushi rice needs. Due to this, all the sushi tasted the same. Sour. The fish seemed fresh so I made it work. But what didn't work was their soy sauce. I asked for low sodium. That's not what I got. It was too dark & thick to be low sodium soy sauce and was salty. Not sure it was Japanese soy sauce. It was also rancid, which means it's old. Reminded me of the times you have some old soy sauce packets at home that been sitting in a drawer for years. Unfortunately, the ginger wasn't too good either. Due to the sushi rice and soy sauce, I desperately needed some decent ginger more than ever to clean & cleanse my pallet. Bummer. Good sushi rice and soy sauce is extremely crucial to complement each other in perfect tastebud harmony. If not, I'd order straight sashimi or sashimi dishes accompanied with sauces. The wasabi was pretty good but didn't like needing to use more than usual to mask the sour sushi rice and rancid soy sauce. We were enjoying ourselves and meal together so we let it all go. And Alexa was sweet & attentive, we chose not to change our vibe and simply go with the flow. I'd love to rate Misaki a 5. But the meal itself was more like a 3.5. The price point is extremely reasonable for the large portions and Fantastico presentation. The service deserves a solid HIGH FIVE. But when all was said & done...everything rounds out to a generous 4. Will I return? Of course. Will give them another try with wifey. Too bad they're not open for lunch, because my mom & I would dine here in a heartbeat. But next time? I'll probably bring my own soy sauce. Arigato Sayonara Scotto San read more

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Shocked. Absolutely shocked. How is sushi this far from an ocean this good? The rolls were huge and delicious, the server (super cute) doting and attentive, the sake was cold, the menu diverse. The restaurant was somewhat laid out like a diner, not the most stunning of spaces, but wow was the sushi delicious. Truly, talked about it last night and again this morning. I actually ate so much I went to bed overly-full, which I rarely do. read more

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Since it's Hot hot hot ! I decided to share today's lunch @ MISAKI Sushi + GRILL in LQ I had the 3 item teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef and shrimp tempura/ tempura assortment. The wifey had teriyaki chicken /California rolls and we split a shrimp country roll. Good stuff great sizes lots of food. read more

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Servers don't acknowledge you when you walk in. They saw me, stood next to me while entering whatever they need on their machine but no "hi welcome. Ill be right with you". Nothing. I ended up leaving after waiting for like 10 mins. read more

Hands down one of the worst sushi places I've had. What I ordered: - 2 California rolls - 1 oisi - 1 yellowtail roll The sushi rice was not even sushi rice. The roll wasn't even rolled completely. They all fell apart when trying to pick up with chopsticks. The spicy garlic edamame had no flavor. It tasted very bitter. I had 2 pieces and could not eat any more. The fish from the yellowtail roll was very wet like it had been sitting in fish juice. Took one bite and couldn't even finish chewing and had to spit it out. Service: You have to place an online order only and you MUST add a tip or you cannot place your order. Wait time was about 40-50 mins which is expected at most sushi places. When arriving to pick up my order, I stood at the front for about 10 minutes being completely ignored by the girl in the front. Not ONCE did she acknowledge me or even say "I'll be right with you." For about 10 mins. She had time to walk to back and talk with a server and chat it up for a while. Finally after 10 minutes not a greeting but "are you picking up?" When I said yes and gave my name she rudely says "that's been ready" and grabbed my order that had just been sitting on the counter for 10 minutes longer than it should have been. Overall - This was the worst sushi experience I've ever had. The "no refunds" sign should have been my first warning sign. read more

Not much waiting space inside. Our waiter was very kind with accommodating our friend with gluten free sensitivity. They did forget to get us waters. It wasn't brought to us until the middle of our meal when we asked them about it. You order with their online menu via QR code. The interface is not very user friendly. I wish their whole menu was accessible without having to selection categories first. Very expensive. The meals come out looking nice but it's $20-30 per person. I think this place is worth trying out but definitely not my favorite sushi place. read more

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Overall I will return but perhaps key is ordering what they do best. California rolls and tempura were very good. The beef in the combination for which there is a $2 up charge is inedible -- very tough worse than select. I would also like to recommend that the owner or GM advises the landlord that something is leaking causing damage in the men's restroom. read more

Red dragon roll delicious came here with couple friends had amazing time no long wait the service was great will definitely return

Loved this place! We love our sushi and have pretty high standards. This spot checked all of the boxes: excellent sized portions (largest I've ever had), delicious and fresh fish and great service. Presentation was beautiful for all of our dishes. My Sunshine roll was so large, I could barely fit each piece into my mouth. The salmon was fresh and so tasty. My daughter enjoyed her teriyaki chicken and my mom enjoyed the yakisoba noodles with chicken. Dad ordered a combo with sashimi, teriyaki chicken and tempura. Great spot for excellent sushi! Looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Came here after watching BNP Paribas tennis. And we were starving. We really wanted some sushi and saw this on Yelp. We came and luckily the line was not long. They were also open later than other places. All the food came in huge portions and was really delicious. They also took the time to make the presentation really cute read more

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This review is well overdue! Have come here well over 10x already. The best sushi in town and the guys working in the back are always so kind and cheerful when we come in. It's a cute little place with dim lighting. If you're in town, come check this place out! read more

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Was on a work trip and wanted sushi - the presentation of the dishes is amazing. The rolls are big and portioned right with rice and filling/topping. The servers were also amazing and courtesy! The place is cute, bigger than I thought. read more

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Service was horrible, very unattentive. They keep the doors open to the restaurant and want to sit you right next to freezing cold. read more

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The sushi rolls are huge!! Good but there's a lot going on and there is a lot of rice. If you are a fan of interest rolls - that are dressed, try their special rolls. If I come back, I will probably stick to the nigiri next time. Service is slow...not because they are busy but because our server is slow. If I could select 3.5 stars, I would. read more

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Saturday, 8-15pm arrival, we were a party of 6. We were greeted & seated quickly. I don't know what all these reviewers who arrived about the same time we did are talking about getting turned away and not seated. This restaurant is really nice, servers are pleasant and service was quick. Previous reviews complaining about the size, Yes, the rolls are HUGE! It's stated right up front that they are oversize rolls! It's true you can't put the whole piece in your mouth or your dining partners might need to be prepared to do a Heimlich on you! Bite it or maybe ask for a knife! The rolls are fresh and large, great share options! Definitely revisiting soon! read more

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We were visiting for a short stint (staycation), and ordered take out from this place. I wasn't expecting much as sushi can be hit/miss in the Palm Desert area. My expectations were met and exceeded by what we had! We ordered karaage chicken appetizer, tempura udon, chirashi bowl and a two-combination plate of teriyaki salmon and spicy tuna roll. The bowl and combination both came with miso soup and a mixed field greens salad. This turned out to be a lot of food for two adults and one kid! My kid was SLURPING up his udon because it was so good, and we enjoyed the sushi and sashimi from our orders. I am sucker for good tasty karaage chicken, and it was well done-not over-fried or dry! As this was a take-out order, we were pleased that our order was ready before the expected time. Upon entering the establishment, I did notice how dark it was inside... if you like that vibe, more power to you. Just not for me, so I'll be doing another take-out order when coming back! read more

Decent food, lousy service. Sorry to report the staff here seems to work hard but focus seems to be on takeout orders while diners suffer. It was over an hour before I had a morsel of food. Never again. read more

Honestly if I could choose 0 stars I would do it, I work in a restaurant, our website and the place says that we close at 9pm and if a customer arrives at 8:59 we have to serve him, the place and the website of this sushi mention they close at 10pm we arrive at 9:30 and they did not want to serve us that because they had already "closed" nowhere is it mentioned that they close at 9:30, in fact they say they close at 10pm, it's a shame, terrible service. read more

We arrived just before opening with about 14 others after reading about the crowds here. It was a nicely decorated place and the servers were friendly and efficient (at the start of our meal - more on that later). The presentation of the different dishes was beautiful. Unfortunately, that's where it ended for me. The portions were quite large, which isn't a good thing in this case. The sushi was too thick and the salmon, rather than melting in your mouth if the right cut and temp, had a bite and a bit of a fishy flavor. The same was true for the albacore and yellowtail (unfortunately I didn't take a pick of the sushi). The rolls were, as others have noted, huge. For me, a piece/portion of a roll shouldn't take 3 bites as it fell apart and the flavors didn't meld. My husband had the miso soup and I tasted it and found it to be bitter. Not sure what is meant by the side of "real wasabi," but it was delicious. We like to eat sushi in waves and drink Sapporo and saki throughout our meal, but service got spotty as the restaurant became more crowded. If volume is your thing, by all means try this place. We didn't have any hot food, so can't comment there. read more

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Tasty food and very consistent service by Uni was out of this world Loved the crispy rice app! read more

Dinner here last night. First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. I tried a Misaki special roll, Mamacita. In: shrimp tempura, spicy crab, cucumber, avocado * Out: seared tilapia, deep fried jalapeño, garlic, onion, masago * Sauce: spicy garlic ponzu, cilantro sauce It has a perfect combination of all the ingredients, so tasty! Service was quick and staff was friendly! The only thing I did not like was the Arnold Palmer I ordered. It had a flavor kinda of like sink water but server was nice to exchange it. Would be back in the future! read more

Misaki Sushi & Grill - Mamacita - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Quinta, California