I've been here a handful of times and I can't pin point what it is I like about Sachiko. If I had to label it, I'd say it's average. I will say, the Miso soup is spectacular. I've heard from friends it might be a bit salty, but it was perfect for me. OH, this is what I LOVE about Sachiko. They don't charge you for miso soup and edamame. It is complimentary with any order. Thank goodness! I am from L.A. and sushi restaurants there don't charge either! It was a surprised when I saw both items on the menu with prices next to them. I guess I'm not in California anymore...... :( Haha. As far as sushi goes, my favorite all time roll is the Supreme or Ultimate Las Vegas roll. As far as nigiri, salmon is nice, fresh, and cold. For me, fresh, raw fish has to be eaten cold, and this is one of the few places where they serve it cold. There was a time where I tried the Rainbow Roll and I wasn't too happy with it. It was a typical California roll, however, the crab wasn't mashed up, it was just cut from the package, and the fresh fish on top weren't great either. I typically stick with the fried rolls and the nigiri. If you're not a sushi fan, their fried oysters are REALLY tasty. It doesn't taste like shell food at all. We usually get mayonnaise and sriacha hot sauce to make a sauce to dip it with. PERFECTION! Oh and their bowl of noodles are very flavorful too. I can't remember the names, but if you get the chance, definitely try them. Korean noodles are different from Japanese and Chinese noodles! read more

Eh sushi here is not so good. Fish quality and execution was poor . :( not my favorite place . Got a rainbow roll and it was terrible the fish was mushy tasting, the roll was rolled badly, and the rice was grainy ... Never again! read more

Sachiko Sushi - My rainbow and Cali roll.... Rainbow roll was badly assembled and the fish was not the best. - Japanese Near Me - Tuscon, Arizona

One of my top favorite sushi bars in Tucson. The menu is extensive along with lots of specials posted around the dining area. As a sushi traditionalist, this sushi represents some of the freshest, mildest, sweet tasting sushi in town. Plenty of rolls to choose from. The staff works as a team. A couple special things about Sachiko, they offer rice paper for those looking to keep their sodium levels down and they offer brown sushi rice on request! Of course there is a full menu for those who don't want sushi, but if you are going to try it for the first time, Sachiko is a great place to go for it! read more

Hello... is it me you're looking for? Yes, Sachiko Sushi! I have been searching for someone like you! Someone who's the real thing. I got take out but I'd definitely be back to dine in. There are several sushi chefs behind the bar. The menu had a list of lunch specials. There are also signs with specials all over the restaurant. I ordered a iced green tea, a ten don (as in tempura donburi) and the Arizona roll. Everything (including tip) was just under $20. Green tea was made from macha powder... delicious and refreshing. Ten don had hot crispy tempura and sweet sauce over rice. The sushi had very fresh fish. I grew up in Hawaii and I know my fish! Service was great. The servers were attentive and sweet. They offered me water and a seat while I waited. They were busy checking on tables in the restaurant. There's also a location on E. Valencia near the airport. read more

Ok well i Truly want to be a regular and love this place but after the sheer disrespect i will not return. Myself my wife and my mom as well as our daughter chose to eat here and my mom cannot eat onions we explained that too the waitress and she acted as though "you'll eat what i make and like it" so she ordered and her order wasn't even remotely close . we explained she cannot eat this due to the onions and such. The waitress ( an older lady) argued for several minutes about what we had ordered and refused to fix it we spoke with two other waiters and they made the decision to correct the order. after the new food arrived My mom was elated she clean both plates dry. But sfter all this time myself and my wife had finished and she was eating alone so needless to say a very unpleasent visit and I've given this place to many second chances I will Stick to Takamatsu & Ichiban for my sushi and japanese style cuisine read more

Been coming here for year. Keep trying other sushi houses in town that are closer to home. They pale in comparison and make me want to return to Sachiko and never try another again. It's not in my neighborhood so it's a drive to get there. But it is well worth it. Grade A fish. Portions are good. Specials are adventurous. Service is good. I've tried them all and can attest that Sachiko is a Tucson favorite. The location by the airport is just as good and the fish is the freshest you can get in town. read more

I LOVE this place! Best sushi in town. Always fresh and a large selection so you can always try something new. The staff is very friendly and the service is fast. The free miso soup and edamame are delicious! Many times I have left here feeling like that was the perfect sushi meal, until I come back next time. It is a little pricey (hey, it's sushi!) and there is no happy hour, but they do send coupons in the mail, so that saves. I would recommend this place for sure! read more

Bad customer service, lady was rude saying Oh my god because I was trying to order spring rolls and they only had egg rolls

This review got put on the "back burner" for a bit because WOW was I busy after I got home from Thanksgiving. But anyway, we were back in the Old Pueblo on Black Friday after visiting family and all that shopping left us hungry. Now normally when I'm in this part of town and I'm in the mood for sushi, it's a no-brainer and I head straight for Kazoku. But it was really close to their closing time for lunch so we needed a closer option. We had seen Sachiko before as we shop at the Trader Joe's in the same shopping center so we decided to give them a shot. Service: 4/5 No specific complaints about our service, and nothing really stood out. We were seated promptly, our order was taken quickly, and our water glasses were kept full. One sort of odd thing I did notice though was the "host" jumped behind the sushi bar on a couple of occasions to help fill sushi orders. Now perhaps this isn't strange at this restaurant at all and he is a fully trained sushi chef also, but I can't say I've ever seen something similar at any of the other sushi bars I have eaten at, and I've sampled a lot recently. Like I said, just a bit odd. Food: 4/5 While I would still not call myself an expert, I am becoming more and more familiar with sushi and Japanese cuisine in general. So I'd like to think I have a much more informed opinion than I did a year ago. Overall Sachiko prepares pretty good sushi, but I did have a couple of complaints. One of the cooked rolls we ordered (Arizona roll, I think it was called) just had way too much rice. You could barely get a piece all in your mouth at once, which is how sushi is supposed to be eaten as I understand it. The other thing that bugged me a bit is that they put scallions and lemon on their nigiri. Now again, I will confess I could be wrong here, but at every other sushi bar I have been to, nigiri was just simply the fish, rice, and a dab of wasabi. That's why I love it. It is simple and the fish really shines. I found these "extras" detracted from the fish and ended up scraping them off after I ate the first bite. Perhaps I'm being overly critical, and perhaps I still have more to learn about sushi preparation. Aside from those issues, the food itself was good. My wife was happy with her rolls and the preparation was definitely good. Overall Impressions: 4/5 Not much specific to add here, just another "solid" 4-star experience. The prices were in line with what I have come to expect for sushi. The selection of rolls and other items was good. The atmosphere was typical of what I have come to expect from sushi bars in Tucson. Honestly they all kind of look the same to a certain degree. So overall nothing really "stood out" about Sachiko, but it was a worthwhile experience. The only "downside" is they are so close to Kazoku I don't really see myself going back so long as Kazoku is available. :) read more

Sushi was fine. The portions are larger than other places so that's appreciated. Ramen was TERRIBLE. Couldn't tell if I ordered chicken or beef; meat was extremely old. Terribly bland, the sauce packets from a 25 cent bag of ramen would have helped in a big way. Avoid. read more

pretty good sushi. i just wouldn't suggest the blue shell crab from here. the websites a little annoying cuz not all the rolls have descriptions but the angela roll is great. the pork bulgogi is pretty good too. read more

Great lunch spot and has fast friendly service. The Oregon Roll is my favorite.

I love sachiko, its a mellow sushi place that serves sushi and has a traditional dining experience. I usually go in the evening because I favor one of the sushi chefs that is younger. He is funny, and comes out of his shell when talking with you unlike chefs at other sushi places I have been to. Anyhow, I totally love the miso! But my favorite thing to get here is the super california! Amazing roll, its not on the menu so you have to ask for it. Next up the mussels are great for $4.95 you get 3 of them, done with the masago and roe. The chef even cuts the pieces so that you don't have to slurp that huge ass thing into your mouth. This is right in the parking lot with Trader Joes so before shopping hungry why not take the time to enjoy some good food! read more

Man, I have been a loyal Sachiko Sushi customer for years, and I'm actually a little disappointed to have to update my review with fewer stars. Until recently, I had been coming every week for lunch and every once in a while for dinner. But my last few visits have been disappointing. Sachiko has a great set of lunch specials, fast service, and great prices. I always like having a place I can go where the staff seems happy to see me and remembers what I like to order. But here are the issues I've been having that caused me to drop the star rating since the last review: The fish has been bad. That's a big one. If not for my long-time love of this restaurant, I would give a much lower rating for this and would be seeking sushi elsewhere. On my last few visits, the fish has not been fresh or firm. Usually there's no food on Earth that compares to the buttery richness of a raw piece of salmon. But the salmon has been mushy and flavorless. The rolls have not been constructed very well. I see the same gentlemen working the sushi counter, but the quality has slipped considerably. On two recent visits, the rolls would not hold together at all and were very difficult to eat. Today one of the end pieces of my spicy tuna roll was pinched together so as to contain little or no spicy tuna. I waited and tried again, and waited, and tried again, hoping that they would improve before I couldn't stand it any more. But now I've reached the point where I have to find another place for my lunchtime sushi fix. Will I come back to Sachiko? Yes. But it's going to be a while before I'm ready to see if they've finally fixed these problems. read more

Incredible food. Had sashimi plate, salmon skin salad, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna hand roll. All great and service was impeccable

I have been here multiple times, probably my favorite east side sushi joint. I always order the spanish mackerel - mackerel is not for everyone, but it is very fresh and well prepared here. I also enjoy the jalapeno/ blue crab roll, the Oregon roll, the spicy yellow tail and the yummy yummy roll. Keep an eye out for the specials (they have them posted all around the restaurant on hand written signs. The only non-sushi items we've ever ordered was the chicken fried rice and seafood udon. Both were good but all around pretty standard. read more

This is hands down one of the best sushi places in town! Everything is always soooo delicious and I mean SO delicious! The staff is also so awesome! They obviously all work so incredibly hard! I wish them the world! read more

The sushi was actually good, but completely negated by their awful awful service that didn't even let me enjoy their food. My boyfriend and I got there 35 minutes before closing, and planning on getting only sushi and the restaurant being mostly empty, thought this reasonable. Within a minute of sitting down, the waitress asks if we're ready...as i look down at the blank sushi menu with the pencil in my hand. Another waitress came back not even a minute later. We received our food quickly, and then almost immediately after they brought our check. They started turning lights off with 15 minutes still before closing, including a lamp right next to our table. We were the only ones there...we got the hint and left after paying. What kind of business practice is this? Won't be coming back, completely disrespectful, awful service. read more

Just had dinner at Sachiko with my wife and daughter. The fish is pretty fresh ( we are not in Tokyo and the ocean is not visible in Tucson:)). That said, it is a good as it gets here. There are always a number of specials at very low prices. We had yellowtail toro which was wonderful, and a lobster roll that we loved. The tuna toro and white tuna (albacore) were also excellent. The restaurant is a strip mall joint with a diner like interior. A small price to pay for first rate sushi and low prices. read more

Food was good, but when we got there we were waiting to be seated for quite a bit which was displeasing, but we liked our sushi and it wasn't too expensive. My date got the Vegas roll and I got some vegetarian rolls with brown rice, which I like that they offer brown rice as that is rare in Tucson! It is a nice place, very busy. Would recommend read more

Sachiko Sushi - My hot date eating some Vegas rolls! - Japanese Near Me - Tuscon, Arizona

My family and I go here every other weekend due to its consistency, great service, and amazing food. Our favorites here's are the spicy tuna hand rolls, squid salads, and teriyaki chicken. There's choices for all and all food is delicious. Great for people going by themselves or big groups! Definitely a homey/casual atmosphere that is very comfortable. read more

One of the most rude servers I've ever encountered in my entire life! It was almost like they didn't want to help me and my friend. I will never go back to this restaurant due to hell uncomfortable it made me and my friend before we even sat down to eat. One of the worst examples of customer service I've ever encountered in my entire life! read more

This place has consistently good fresh food. My favorite is the Titanic boat; my husband, who doesn't eat sushi, loves their chicken curry dish. It should be among your top sushi picks! read more

The sushi here is amazing and worth the wait. The taste is extremely authentic and fresh.

When an establishment closes at 9 pm and you arrive at 8:30 and are told rudely that it is "last call" and they are only doing takeout, this is an establishment we will never visit again. There were empty tables available and no explanation for being turned away - not even an apology. We live on the eastside and were excited to find this place, although Korean owned and not even as close to the quality and service of Sushi on Oracle that we often drive over 40 minutes to because it is the best sushi we have found in Tucson. We were initially impressed enough by this place to make it a go-to when we didn't feel like a long drive. Definitely never again. So disappointed. read more

I've tried many sushi joints in Tucson, and I believe that Sachiko has the best fish - the freshest, plumpest, most delicious cuts of raw delights from the water. Add courteous and attentive service and the fun character of paper advertising specials plastered on all the walls, and it's a great place for a treat meal. I haven't tried any of the hot items (tempura!) but they look terrific. It's not the cheapest place to get sushi, but also not the most expensive, and the quality makes it a decent deal. Sidenote - I haven't been to the south (Valencia) location in a while, but the Wilmot one is better, based on my experience. Enjoy! read more

My son got food poisoning after eating fresh water eel roles. I will not trust anything not cooked from here. I ordered udon noodles with tempura. This did not upset my stomach. Quality was just ok, usual stuff out of microwave and packaged soup. read more

The sushi here was pretty good, the taste was amazing and probably among the best sushi you can have in Tucson. I lived in Japan, so I know what good sushi is supposed to taste like. They did not have any raw fish bowls, which was expected, but as far as the place in itself goes I would say is ok. I would not think of the service as the best one I've had and I think is definitely something they could improve. In essence, food was good, service, not so much read more

Terrible to give one star but after this I've never been more insulted. Took my niece and nephew and mother to dinner at sachiko. We have been coming here for years and at least 8-9 times a year. Food is usually excellent but service is a little spotty. Tonight I ordered one of the specials as they post a bunch of pages with specials written in sharpie all over the restaurant which leaves you a little confused. Nonetheless I ordered the "hamaguri clams" which was a special and sounded nice as I had them at matsuhisa once in LA. We ordered a few more items as well and as everything came out, the clams arrived. They looked great, however as I took a bite of one, it tasted clearly off and was cold and frozen in the middle. I tried one more and the same, cold and clearly off and I stopped right there. I noticed also on one of the signs showing the clams as a special a red line was written through the clams showing a reduced price for 8.95$ instead of 14$. The sign I saw facing forward was full price. I figured at this point they had to move them so they probably were off. Not a big deal I would just send them back. The waitress came over who was also the manager and here is where it went berserk! I quietly told her the clams were not only frozen still, but clearly off. She said no we have been serving these all day. I said "I hope not"as they were blatantly bad. She said she would warm them up for me in the kitchen. I said no thanks they are not able to be eaten and I'd like to send them back and get something else. She then continued to argue as if I was wrong. This manager clearly had waited on me before and I will order everything from toro, quail eggs, and sweet shrimp. I don't come in eating a lunch special or a spicy tuna roll thinking I'm a savant, I enjoy sushi. So I felt I was not trying to bust her balls but being extremely serious that they were serving rotten clams. As I said I don't want them again, she cursed at me in Korean and rolled her eyes as if I was some jerk. After that I watched her go over and start bad mouthing me to every other member of staff. I asked for the manager and found out she was the manager. Let's put it this way, I've never seen such a rude and aggressive response over trying to send back a 8$ plate of frozen unthawed rotten clams. See the picture of this psychopath attached to my review. This nutjob would prefer to poison customers in order to "push the clams." Disgraceful and her 0$ tip reflected her attitude. read more

Sachiko Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Tuscon, Arizona

Always our favorite sushi place when we go too Tucson . Although what bothered me this time we went the man making the sushi was using his bare hands. read more

This is the worst restaurant our hospital has ever ordered from . We work at St . Joseph's hospital and this restaurant would not fix an 8.95 Vegas roll. Told us that we picked it all up and not going to refund money or make another roll for US to pick up. NEVER order from this place!!!! Awful customer service!!! read more

First time I tried raw sushi and I was thoroughly impressed. Opened me up to a whole new world! Thank y'all

I have been here several times and order 5-6 dishes for my family of three because it's not close to home and the food is excellent. I appreciate that my order is NEVER wrong when I pick up. Not a single thing is missing. They're fast and super clean. They take Covid-19 very seriously which is much appreciated. Their packaging is great and when picking up they're super efficient and friendly. The young girl who is in the back is super sweet. I'm pregnant and have a huge craving for ginger and she always gives me extra on the side at no extra charge. I will only come here for sushi going forward because it's definitely worth the drive. read more

**update** Changed review to 1 stars as after 2 hours almost everyone that ate with us was at home sick. We ate nothing before or after eating here. First time here wasn't too bad. Staff is very friendly and quick with service. The sushi is very average with an average price point. Had three rolls for about 11 dollars. My guests had teriyaki steak and chicken and it was so so. Not bad but a little overdressed with tempura and more vegetables then meat. The edemame was very under seasoned and I got more then one undercooked pod of beans. I give 4 stars on the friendliness of staff. 3 on food quality and taste. 4 on restaurant cleanliness. Overall 4 stars. read more

So I was told that this place was amazing. I compare every sushi place to my favorite (Happy Sushi in Novi, Michigan) and I have been to many places across the country from "strip mall" sushi to fancy fancy celeb's go here etc. I will say this place starts out & nice giving edamame & miso. I like the tuna roll and salmon nigiri. Not a fan of all the seeds they put on the outside. I think the california roll could really use some mayo or something to jazz it up. Really the cali roll sets the tone for the rest of the rolls. Very fresh sushi-this is not a fried roll paradise. This is for people who like fish/sushi. read more

Great sashimi and sushi. The fish was very fresh and it felt like a very authentic Japanese place. i lived in Japan for 3 yrs and I prefer the mom & pop sushi places over the "see & be seen" trendy spots. When my parents are in town, they love to come to this place. Mom gets gyoza, udon, tempura or sukiyaki and is always happy. Updated 11/26: went on a busy Friday night with friends. While the fish was still very fresh & tasty, the sushi was not put together very well & the service was slow. I'll still go back as I haven't had better sushi on that side of town, but I don't think they deserve that 5th star anymore. read more

My favorite place in town...er was. Came back to Tucson after being in Seattle for three years and was saddened to hear chef Yun was gone. Does anyone know where his new restaurant is??? Sake''s and a roll is on me if someone is willing to throw me a bone here. :) read more

2/25/17 We had dinner here this evening and were very pleased with the food and the personnel. I had Sashimi and a side order of Yellowtail from Japan. They had just about anything you could want to eat. We will definitely return when we are in Tucson again. I have no problem recommending this restaurant! read more

First off, their sushi is very good. I would give them 4 stars for the quality of their fish. The establishment is clean, though a bit cramped with tables closer together than I'd like. They have many specials handwritten on paper posted everywhere, making it a bit confusing to see what's available. It would be better to have it all consolidated in one place. The reason for my poor review is the wait staff. My SO and I had ordered a lot of sushi and it all came out together pretty quickly considering it's made to order. The fish was fresh and tasty. The softshell crab appetizer is a must order. King salmon was amazing. The jellyfish was just ok. The issue arose when I thought I hadn't recieved my wild yellowtail special. I told a waitress that I didn't think it came out, and the other waitress who brought out the food cut me off mid-sentence to loudly and angrily exclaim that I got it and having a huge attitude. It would've been fine if she hadn't been so rude about it considering I wasn't completely sure and had already finished eating anyway. I would've just paid the bill and assumed I just didn't notice and ate it. But she was acting like I was trying to get free food or something, even after the two of us ordered $60+ in sushi. It really left a bad taste in my mouth. The very polite manager ended up removing the item from my bill after complaining to her about the server, but the damage was done. I don't think I'll be back here again. Edit: forgot to add that I also got terrible food poisoning. First time ever, and I felt like death. My boyfriend said I was even moaning in pain while asleep. read more

My mother and I decided to stop in for lunch on a whim and I'm so happy we did! We had a quick, inexpensive and delicious experience. The service was as wonderful as the food. I am in the area a lot so I will be coming in again. read more

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