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    National's Cafe

    3.9 (135 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Yellow tail. Tuns Eel
    Lori S.

    Another trip and another great experience. Had an al a carte lunch with the hubby.. Hot sake 4 eel and the big river roll 2 eel and 2 yellowtail 2 tuna Everest roll Big rivroll oll Hot sake just because you have too. The portions are just perfect. This place is always busy. We have not gone in there once without it being busy. But that's a great thing. Ordered take out Christmas Eve and it was standing room only. But still had good food and great service even picking up. The place is little, I think 6 tables and 4 bar stools. Buy don't let that deter you from giving them a try. Adding a few new pics

    Anna S.

    Great lunch place close to my work. Quick service and yummy rolls. San Francisco roll and Carol hand roll were yummy!

    Raven B.

    The sushi was good, service could of been better. Overall I was expecting more variety and better service

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    Albie E.

    First I wanted to say I didn't get to take many pictures of my experience here. With that said, here's my review on National's cafe! I was invited by my friend to go and have sushi at this restaurant. Having dinner at this pace, was pretty dang good! There were three of us in the group and each selected a few rolls to share. We also ordered about 3 bottles of sake to accompany our long dinner! I will say, the rolls came out and each bite tasted amazing! Fresh, flavourful and very reasonably priced! The rolls tasted fresh and not "fishy" if that makes sense! I did take a pic of the one plate where all the rolls came out. I will apologise as I do not remember which specific rolls we ordered but I do recommend if you're visiting Carson City to give this spot a try! Service was amazing, we were very well attended to by everyone and always service with a smile! Price is super reasonable as sushi could be very expensive. There's a free public parking lot with plenty of space to park.

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    PJ D.

    Although I heard about National's Sushi from friends, I hadn't been there to eat. I always went to Capital City Sushi but they sold out and the new owners made it a very high end restaurant. So, I called a friend and said let's go try National's sushi for all you can eat lunch. I think the price was very reasonable, $26 with a large assortment of appetizers, rolls, hand rolls, and other things plus dessert. I tried the mussels appetizer which had six deliciously spiced mussels that didn't disappoint. I'm used to having the Lili role so I asked them if they had something like that they said yes it's called the Carol roll and I can tell you it was fabulous... the tempura shrimp was perfectly cooked in the crab on top with the sauce was just as good, if not better than other sushi places. From my next roll, I had the California roll, which did not disappoint and although I was coming to the end of my sushi feast I asked the Chef if he could make me a bagel roll, that's what I called it because it's made with smoked salmon, cream cheese, green onion inside out rice. Since I was getting full, I asked him if he could make it smaller for me and it was perfect. I had a hot cup of tea with it, and although I was looking forward to the green tea ice cream, I had no room left. There were things that I wanted to try on the appetizers like their eggrolls, their miso soup, and a few other things but I wanted to enjoy my rolls so I didn't indulge next time I go back I will have the things I didn't try this time. For those of you who do not eat raw fish such as me they have plenty of options and there's sushi rolls and other choices. If you're not a sushi person, they have special lunch menu where you can get a teriyaki bowl or a few other things. It's not a fancy place, it's a mama papa business, but the service is excellent, and the people are exceptionally friendly and it was very clean .We sat at the counter so that we could talk to them and watch them make sushi which is always fun. I guess you would call this your basic sushi restaurant that happens to be a cut above average, I definitely will recommend this and I will go back again. Just so you know, they have an à la carte menu. If you're not an all you can eat person, and their prices are very reasonable. Give them a try and tell them PJ sent you Ps would have taken photos of the dynamite roll but ate it too quick

    Honestly best place in town! Family own! Great service! And most of all amazing food! Above expectations always!
    Dalila B.

    Best place in town! Family owned! Great service and most of all amazing food! Always going above expectations!

    Chef's choice at National Cafe!
    Wes F.

    Antonio - I asked him to hit me with all you can eat, chef's choice. He nailed it!!!!! Looking forward to our next visit!!

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    Very good sushi and excellent service. The only thing i would change is the size of the restaurant.

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    I love this place soooooooooooo much, but WHY must they be closed on the weekends?!?! :(

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    Sushi is good and $20 + tax & tip can't be beat. I'd eat here again!

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    15 years ago

    best sushi in Carson city . clean place and good customer service . i will go back again .

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    Ask the Community - National's Cafe

    Where did they go?

    They moved to a NEW location by Cracker Box on HWY 50E ~ 444 E. William Street, Ste. 6, across from Smith's Grocery Store.

    Just drove by and their building is empty! Did they close for good or move? This is our favorite place!

    They moved to a NEW location by Cracker Box on HWY 50E ~ 444 E. William Street, Ste. 6, across from Smith's Grocery Store.

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    I visited this sushi stop about a year ago, and still dream of the delicious Nevada Roll.

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    OMG, this place is so good for both their food AND the value. You'd be stupid to not do AYCE. We…read morewent for lunch and it's $30pp. Get 2 specialty rolls and it already pays for itself. But, of course we didn't just get 2 rolls. We got 4 rolls, 4 apps, and 4 nigiri. All just for $60!! I must highlight 2 items that I LOVED. SUPREME SCALLOPS - they're an appetizer and you get 3 pcs. They're grilled or seared hard and sauced up with, I think is sweet chili sauce and a soy based sauce. So good! THE HEARTBREAKER - 2 pieces of tuna nigiri with a soy sauce, lemon, and raw onion. This was my fave, I got 4 orders! Next time, these 2 items are all im gonna stock up on. Ambiance is nothing worth reviewing. It looks just like every other Japanese/American spot. They have 2 dining rooms. One with a huge sushi bar and one with dining tables. Service was fine. Nothing bad, nothing great. I'm so glad I checked this place out. Will definitely be back again and again..

    Sumi Sushi sliding back into my top sushi set after a recent visit with the family forced me to…read morefocus on the raw, fish forward offerings that were simultaneously free of anything fried, which led to some significant sushi discoveries! First off, nigiri. These are HUGE and they come with a sizable slab of sashimi cut fish on top too. Pro-tip is to order less than you think you'll eat, because the size is sure to surprise and they will fill you up quickly. Don't sleep on the specialty nigiri here OR he Scallop Supreme appetizer, which is seared scallop sashimi! Second, sticking with the size matters theme, the hand rolls. Spicy salmon, spicy scallop and scallop OG are all stellar, and you will be blown away by the amount of seafood stacked in these when they arrive. One is easily an entire maki roll worth of filling and you will be stoked when you sink your teeth in. I definitely ordered at least two spicy salmon hand rolls and should have had a third. Third, massive maki, perfectly proportioned and portioned for sharing. Do yourself a favor and order the Pink Fire with spicy yellowtail seared with togarashi, sesame oil, salt & pepper wrapped in soy paper, then topped with seared tuna, yummy sauce, teriyaki, ponzu, green onions, chili flakes, & sesame seeds. The Double Down is another winner with salmon, tuna, yellowtail on the inside, then topped with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, tobiko, avocado. FOURTH, don't skip dessert! Can you say house-made ice cream?? I can and I'd say it two or three times here if they'd let me. This stuff is SERIOUSLY good. Desserts are not an afterthought here and you need to save room. FIFTH, last but 100% the most important and not least, SERVICE IS STELLAR! Yes. They are on it. They love what they serve. They're a solid team and this place wins as a result! Take the short drive to excellent sushi!

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    4.1
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    Our office decided to try something new for lunch. We ordered online, it was super easy and even…read moregot a 10% off coupon. Pick up was a breeze, and the food was delicious, and beautiful. I will absolutelygo again.

    I've been to Oishi Sushi twice now, and while the food is decent, both visits had…read moreservice/atmosphere issues that made it hard to enjoy my meal. On a previous visit, I was seated in the back of the restaurant, which I was fine with at first, until I realized that's also where staff eat. One employee sat down near me on his break and was loudly eating with his mouth open, shoveling food in with his chopsticks right in my line of sight. It was uncomfortable and honestly pretty gross, to the point that I asked to move tables. On my most recent visit, the service was again disappointing. After my drink was dropped off, my server basically disappeared -- no check‑ins, no options offered, and it took a long time to get anyone's attention for simple things like refills or the check, even though it wasn't that busy. The sushi itself is fine and the prices are reasonable, but between being seated next to an employee loudly eating his break meal and the consistently inattentive service, it's hard to relax and feel like a valued customer. With other sushi options in the area, I'd rather go somewhere that feels a bit more professional and attentive.

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    The seating is nice and comfortable. The menu has tons of delicious options. It was difficult to…read moredecide what I wanted to try. I ALWAYS try the mussels at every sushi restaurant I go to. These did not disappoint! Properly cooked. NOT chewy/rubbery. Slight kick to them. I ate a few orders! Lol. I also had the Donald duck, Cajun salmon, Okie dokie and the Geisha. The Cajun salmon surprised me with the flavor. I wish I could have ate more but I was so full at the end. Donald duck was the normal you'd expect at any sushi place. The Jalapeños on the Geisha were tempura style and so good. The Okie dokie was a little off. Some bites were over powered with cream while other bites did not have any cream cheese. I use the juice from the mussels to pour over my rolls and enhanced the flavors even more. Coming back here again

    Consistently really good sushi! We had a group of 7 and we were able to join the waitlist through…read moregoogle. Wasn't necessary this time but a very cool feature to take advantage of as you're headed over. We had AYCE and it's always well worth it when we're with a large group. Lunch is always a great deal, dinner AYCE is a tad more expensive but still very much worth it. There were two people waiting on us and they were very friendly and attentive. We didn't have to wait long for anything and they made sure we always had food on the table! Loved it!

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    SUSHI If you're visiting Carson City, this is a dining…read moreexperience you don't want to miss. We've explored many sushi restaurants over the years, and this one consistently stands out for its exceptionally fresh, high-quality fish and creative, savory specialty rolls. One of the best parts is sitting where you can watch the chefs skillfully prepare your order right in front of you--it's as entertaining as it is delicious. This isn't just a meal; it's an experience. Be sure to add it to your Carson City itinerary. Don't miss out! Unlimited sushi for $34.95.

    3 stars and going down. I'm sorry to say this. Laura picked…read moreup the slack tho when the line Chef brought out our hamachi cama and simply handed it to us. We said what No rice? No eggs? Laura fixed it up real nice. We appreciated that. But it's not the same place. The turn over is so fast. We get good chefs and they are gone in a couple months. Truly Fandango, listen up! Pay your people more! Or give them the respect they deserve! They could stay and really get a following. You used to have this with Martin, and with Bri and DJ. Any more...Just an over priced only so so sushi bar. We won't be back for months. There will be a new crew when we do come back. I've reviewed this spot so many times. As you can see. I'm very disappointed now. We did have an observance that we've not seen at ANY sushi bar. Even this one in recent history. The trays of fish are normally covered in plastic wrap to keep the fish from drying out or absorbing the flavors from each other. Every case had At least one uncovered tray or tray where the plastic wrap was not replaced. In the past the chef would remove the fish needed then rewrap. Even the scallop sat in a bowl with no covering in it. And it's not like they were too busy to do this. Cody stood there gazing out at the casino. Started talking with staff instead of taking the few seconds it takes to cover the fish.

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    We checked this place out recently and it quickly jumped to the top of our sushi list in town…read more First thing that stood out was the freshness of the fish. You can absolutely taste the quality. The menu has a ton of options too, from classic rolls to more creative choices, so it's easy to find something you're in the mood for. I ordered the Snow Mountain Roll and it was amazing. Definitely one I'd get again. We also tried the Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck rolls and both were super fresh and really well done. The jalapeño poppers were seriously yummy too and made a great appetizer. Service was fast, friendly, and really attentive without being over the top. The staff made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. The vibe inside was great too. Cool, relaxed atmosphere that makes it a fun spot whether you're going for a a casual dinner or meeting friends. Honestly the only regret is that I didn't take pictures before we started eating because everything looked as good as it tasted. Overall, great food, great service, great vibe. Safe to say we found a new go to sushi spot and we'll definitely be back.

    Great prices on the rolls. However, flavor was lacking. Frankly, the rolls were boring. Boring…read morelooking and boring tasting. I wished they had other items that were not sushi, like hot items - fried rice, stir fried noodles, etc. I guess you could come here, but only if you live close by, to satisfy a quick sushi craving. But don't bother if you live more than 10 min away.

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    Plant walls. Not the kind that needs watering though.
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