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    Pocket Sushi

    4.5 (594 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Trio
    Sherri W.

    A frequent craving I had lead me back to Pocket Sushi but this time I ordered the Trio. It was filled w/Lettuce, Cucumber, Shrimp Tempura, Tuna, Hamachi, Salmon, Pickled Radish, Cilantro, this was exactly what I craved. Everything fresh & ordering was fast & efficient.

    Lion King
    Jeff W.

    Nice little to-go sushi joint here, with sushi burritos/sandwiches. We have come here a couple times - the food has always been good and staff friendly. For me, I usually get two. This presents a challenge as one is normally not enough for me so basically lunch or dinner for me is about $25-$30. Since opening, prices have gone up over 50%. The Lion King was $8.50 and is now $13, and the PocketMon was $8.75 and is now $13.50. The PocketMon was pretty good. Shrimp and crab were tasty and plentiful. The dressing had good flavor. There was a lot of avocado- probably a bit too much. I had a large piece fall out from the bottom. The Lion King was better. I wish it was warm though as a normal Lion King sushi is baked. So it felt weird eating a cold Lion King. The salmon had good flavor and the sauce again was good. I would have given this a 4-star but it's gotten so expensive that it's cost prohibitive to visit often.

    Red dragon
    Billy L.

    I've been wanting to try Pocket Sushi for a while since it reminded me of Sushiritto. It is located inside a plaza and there was plenty of parking which made things convenient. I ordered the Red Dragon which came with spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, unagi, avocado, crunchy teriyaki, and spicy mayo. I asked to add jalapeños and the lady helping me said it would be twenty five cents extra but they would have to be on the side. I thought that was strange since I wanted them inside, so I just skipped it. My order came out quickly, in about five minutes. The sushi pocket was good but nothing extraordinary. It tasted like a regular sushi roll but with a lot more rice, which in my opinion threw off the balance. The flavors were there but a little muted. The price felt high for what I got. It came out to sixteen dollars before tip, and at that price I would rather go to a sushi restaurant and get a traditional roll. I think what you are really paying for is the convenience and the handheld concept. Overall I am glad I got to try it, but I probably would not go back. It was a fun idea but just not worth the price for me.

    Mango madness
    Annie T.

    My bf first introduced me to this and I was hooked. Now, I love that I work so close to this spot. It's such a smart idea to create this and it's so good. My favorites are lion king and mango madness. It's so fresh, saucy and packed into the rice burrito. I feel though for $13, I'd want a bigger burrito bc after one, you still want another one T_T. I recommend getting a miso soup for after, so so good! The establishment is clean and the employees are nice and helpful. There are a few tables inside and outside for those that want to eat there. Highly recommend for others to check out :)

    Ordering counter
    Allen S.

    Pocket sushi is an interesting idea. The owner was sitting an In and Out line and started thinking how he could do something "similar" for sushi. Well, they succeeded. I was impressed with their fish sourcing. From my experience, very few sushi places understand where their fish is from and how it has been handled from the time the fish left the water and served to the consumer. The owner explained the USDA/FDA process correctly. If you want traditional sushi, sashimi, or Japanese cuisine like Amakara or Stone Grill then this may not be your place. But if you want raw fish with a Japanese flair read on. Similar to some fast food hamburger places that give you the burger in a box Pocket Sushi creates a sushi roll that looks like a Mexican burrito with rice on the outside of the seaweed cover. This is an amazing feat. Think of a gigantic sushi roll that you can hold in one, or two hands, with a rice covering where the rice doesn't fall off and go everywhere. Like a hamburger, the roll is wrapped with paper that easily comes off. The roll is then placed in a nice paper box. This was easy to eat with your hand. Unlike a traditional sushi hand roll that looks like an ice cream cone, this looks more like a half-burrito with a layer of race instead of a tortilla. The burrito shape provides more space for the quality ingredients they use. If you want good quality fish quickly, give Pocket sushi a try.

    Crab and salmon pocket sushi
    Alan G.

    Overall updated rating: 3.5 Tried Pocket Sushi again and pretty friendly, efficient service and ease of ordering was unchanged. Created a custom pocket with hamachi + shrimp tempura with avocado, masago and spicy mayo and the rest of the usual fixings. The flavors were excellent overall, along with the wasabi soy sauce for dipping. The persistent limitation is the texture of the rice which was still mushy and not flavored as much as I prefer for sushi rice.

    Dragon
    Lin M.

    This place is fantastic. I used to work nearby and get it occasionally for lunch. I still come by occasionally even though I don't work in the area. The services is great and quick. My pickup orders are always ready on time. I love that it has outdoor seating. The pockets are so great. My favorite is the Dragon with either Edamame or the Osaka Fries.

    Dragon-rito
    Tina S.

    Sushi burrito store. They're pretty fast and the ingredients are good and fresh. A bit small imo but enough to last through for a quick lunch break. Won't have the afternoon good coma. The place was very clean and workers were very nice. The offers came out super fast. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Part of a bigger parking lot.

    Potstickers
    Ellyzha A.

    HOLY MOLY. I'm so happy I found this place! So yes like the name -- they specialize in pocket sushi! You can either make your own or pick out of the signature pockets. It's located in a shopping plaza so it's easy to park & find. As soon as I walked in I was greeted kindly by one of the workers! She helped answer all my questions since I wanted to try everything! Shoutout to her! I ordered a Lion King pocket with gyoza as a side. I received my order so quickly. It was absolutely delicious, flavorful, and incredibly filling. The baked salmon was perfectly cooked. I appreciated that it wasn't messy to eat or unwrap from the paper. I can't wait to come back! 10/10.

    California pocket sushi
    Kaman L.

    I love the selection here. I ordered Red Dragon, California pocket sushi and Shrimp tempura (3 pcs). They taste pretty good. The shrimp tempura is my favorite. The price of the shrimp tempura is reasonable, but the prices for the pocket sushi are a bit expensive from my perspective. Not much service here, but it's fine since this is more like a grab n go type of restaurant. I was surprised to see many people ordered to go dinner while I was there on a weekday after 5 pm. The ambiance is considered pretty nice for a grab n go restaurant. Overall, I enjoy dining here.

    Kevin P.

    What the heck? This place is cute and good! Wife and I got 2 hot pocket rolls, which we basically inhaled. The rice portioning and ingredients inside, mainly the fish, were at a balanced ratio. The fish itself was really fresh tasting. I did not have even a slight aftertaste of fishiness like some other legit sit-down sushi restaurants.. the tempura shrimp added a nice texture change and remained crunchy throughout. Big ol' slices of avocado too! Price for the roll was 14 bucks, so not bad at all. Normal sushi rolls go for 16+ nowadays. The roll itself was a good size, definitely not enough to fill me up and take a nap but I felt satisfied with how the fish was etc. These things ain't cheap! The service from the woman at the cash register was helpful and friendly, as well as the gentleman who bagged up my food to go. Overall: For what it is, it's a cute, clean, good tasting food spot that I'd definitely come back to visit if I'm in the area.

    Red Dragon
    Ashna D.

    One of my favorite quick food options to get in the East Bay Area! Pocket Sushi reminds me of my trips I would take all the way to the city in high school to get sushi burritos only to now have a restaurant just minutes away from where I live. I love getting the Red Dragon here because I just love my food with some crunch in it. In my opinion, it's like a 2/10 in terms of spiciness. Most of this comes from the spicy tuna as opposed to the sriracha mayo. Only con I would say is that I wish they had a website up and running to put down orders. As of right now you still have to order inside at the counter or call in for your order. I'm hoping this will be up and running soon for easier ordering convenience!

    Dragon roll
    Lu Lu S.

    I dooo enjoy me some pocket sushi for lunch! I work down the street so when I'm hankering for sushi I hit up pocket sushi!! The wraps are a good size and reasonable price. When you go to a japanaese sushi restaurant the usual dragon rolls or special rolls is already $14+ easily and here at Pocket Sushi you pay around the same amount but I feel like the sushirito is more substantial. They have the usual popular types of rolls such as California, dragon, red dragon, lion king, etc.. they also have some decent appetizers options. The popcorn chicken and their special fries is tasty!! It's quick and yummy!

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    Sushi pockets and Osaka fries are always amazing! Great service! Establishment is always clean. The workers are friendly and professional.

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