First off, the service was great. Our waitress was attentive and very polite. We got our order in a timely manner. The food was very good as well. We ordered a Volcano Roll, a Striped Dragon Roll, and a Rainbow Roll. They were all delicious and the presentation was very nice. The restaurant was clean, and had a pleasant environment. read more

Sansu - Volcano Roll(left), Striped Dragon Roll(middle) and Rainbow Roll(right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Stopped in to Sansu for a quick bite to eat on my way out of East Lansing. The restaurant is huge and right off of campus so it was mildly busy when we went. We tried some appetizers and had to get the crispy rice spicy tuna, a fan favorite. We tried a platter of mixed sushi, all were very good. The noodle dish was decent but I wish there were more noodles! read more

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I have now been to Sansu twice and both times I have felt that the atmosphere and service is awesome, however, I don't think the food will blow you away. I got the Philly Cheesesteak Roll without jalapeños and the spicy mayo still made it very spicy. I think the prices are a bit high as well but you do get soup and salad to start which I enjoy. I think I just need to find what I like there. read more

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Super good sushi restaurant with A LOT of sushi rolls! Not a ton of vegetarian food but they do have a selection to choose from. Their appetizers have some good vegetarian options too. Their cucumber breeze gin cocktail was refreshing and delicious. We were there to celebrate a birthday and the staff were so friendly and accommodating for it! We also had some gluten free people at the table which they were able to accommodate with an issue! The interior is really big and can handle bigger parties without an issue. read more

Sansu - Mountain Roll Sweet Potato Roll Spicy Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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Service, food, quality, price, variety, and atmosphere are all excellent. Drinks are solid too.

I've been here a few times as it's close to where my roommates and I live, and it's a treat to go here for special occasions. We all love the place, from its atmosphere to the good food and the friendly staff! Highly recommend the double salmon and orange crush rolls read more

Very clean, nice ambience, great atmosphere. We sat in the traditional seating area which was a unique and fun experience. The staff is very friendly. The teriyaki beef was a little heavy on the sauce making it difficult to taste the flavor of the meat itself but still tasty. Sushi was amazing. 100% recommend. read more

Loved this experience! My first time with Japanese / Korean fusion of sushi. Actually, only my third time even trying sushi! Our waitress was awesome guiding us through an expansive menu. The food was amazing. Sorry, I don't even know what I ordered and it really didn't matter because our party of six shared different tastes around the table. The atmosphere was light and refreshing! We chose the American style seating, but, the sunken tables for eastern traditional seating looked inviting. I'm going back! read more

Got there and the people at the reception were incredibly rude and dismissive, they seemed very annoyed when asked simple questions about seating. Aside from that, I cannot recommend the champagne roll enough! It was hands down the best sushi I have ever had. As for the spicy beef soup, I was a tad disappointed; the broth was lacking in flavor but the beef was amazing. Finally, the atmosphere was nice. Overall, I recommend this place and would definitely revisit. read more

Sansu - Champagne Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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Amazing fast service! Food was great, I highly recommend the fried squid and the Japanese Swiss cake! A little pricey but it is well worth it! Will definitely be going again! read more

Delicious food! Quick service and reasonably priced. Very clean happy atmosphere. I would have posted pictures of my food but it was delicious I ate it up quickly! read more

The food is some the most delicious sushi I've ever had. For an average person the price is high but with the quality of the food it's definitely worth the price. The service was okay but it's always busy here because of how good it is! The environment is also well managed and feels like a piece of Japan at home. Definitely recommend! read more

The best sushi in East Lansing and the surrounding area! It's a little pricey compared to some other sushi spots on Grand River and beyond, but it's worth it!! All of their rolls are delicious and their spicy edamame is amazing. Highly recommend making a reservation or getting there early since they do fill up pretty quick even on a weeknight! read more

Sansu - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Amazing, friendly sushi chefs! One of the best sushi restaurants in the area! Vegetarian friendly and clean restaurant. Can get very busy so come for lunch or make a reservation. Worth it though! read more

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Don't expect anything close to the quality of Japan or even a Japanese enclave like in L.A. It's hardly better than the sushi you find at Chinese buffets. Most things are doused in copious amounts of mayonnaise and green-dyed horseradish. And remember what I said about Chinese buffets? They also sell that Americanized food like sweet and sour chicken (for sure it's a real dish in China, but nothing like what they sell). The only upside is that they have an all you can eat menu. Not worth it unless you pay more and get sashimi though. read more

My order was placed over the phone and was looking forward to trying out what I got. I came inside and it wasn't quite ready yet, but the service was spectacular. The place was clean and modern and had a casual feel to it that makes you want to sit and dine in there. I was feeling a little disappointed that I wasn't. I ordered the Spicy Spartan and it was phenomenal. The flavors were so great together and the right level of spicyness for my taste buds. I am totally coming back here again. There is so many other items that I want to try. read more

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Nice place, lots of windows and decent service. Prices are a little high for the area but the food is good. Last couple times I visited, my sushi was not very cold which I don't care for. Would also be cool if they had more roll options that do not include tempura. The majority of their rolls include something fried and I would appreciate more alternatives. read more

Really good sushi and tons of variety. I have a shellfish allergy and they are always careful to change their gloves. The service is great and the fun but chill vibe is great for a date or family. read more

Food was fresh and good. Price point fair for quality, quantity, and flavor. We ordered the Sushi Deluxe, Salmon Teriyaki Bento, Sansu Stone bowl, Tempura udon, Double Salmon roll, Sansu roll, and the double spider. It was a busy Saturday night so service was a bit slow and our server was doing the best he can. But overall, we were enjoying each other's company as we waited. read more

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Sushi was delicious, servers were amazing and the atmosphere was spot on. I would go back in a heart beat. read more

Sansu - Philly roll, Spicy Tuna, rainbow roll, volcano roll, tempura tuna, Rock and Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Favorite restaurant ever (not just in the Lansing area). The cosmo roll is soooo good. Service is always good- never had a bad experience here! read more

Overall, expensive sushi and not the best I've had- even in the area. If you're looking for good sushi at a reasonable price go to Uni Sushi right down the street. We ordered takeout and the staff was friendly and helpful, but our main problem was the menu- they had very few prices actually listed which ended up making our order incredibly expensive for just four rolls. The interior was nice and looked like a good place to dine in, but the rolls weren't mind blowing, especially for the price. One of the more expensive ones was heavily lacking in flavor. The wait was a bit long as well. A classy interior but the menu needs some work. read more

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This is definitely one of the more well known restaurants near Michigan State University. Its located right behind the dorms of East neighborhood, so I would say that its convenient given the location its at. The interior is set up quite nice. One side has a more japanese/korean style dining and the other are the regular dining tables. They have an extensive menu, on the front with the cooked entrées and the whole back side dedicated to sushi. I ordered the Sansu Tempura Udon for myself, and then we chose a few different rolls to share with the rest of the table. The Sansu Tempura Udon had a nice umami broth, not too salty but not too bland either. Just the right amount. The tempura shrimp was cooked perfectly with a nice crisp batter. However, I wish that there was more than 1 tempura shrimp. But I would say that it is worth having especially at that price. We ordered the baked scallop roll, veggie roll, and the Cosmo roll. The sushi was phenomenal! The Cosmo roll was probably my favorite one out of all three. You have the slight spice from the spicy mayo, the sweet umami from the eel sauce, a nice crunch from the tempura shrimp, and the burst of saltiness from the fish roe. It was well constructed and all of the flavors worked well together. A bit pricey for the sushi in my opinion but the quality was good. Overall, I would come back again especially to try new items. It's not the type of restaurant that a college student can go to everyday but its nice to treat yourself once in a while. read more

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We tried several entrees an appetizer and of course the sushi. Everything was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service was great and it's a nice atmosphere inside. Can't wait to go back! read more

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It is always delicious and welcoming in Sansu! It is always a pleasure to be back. Keep this up. read more

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This has been a favorite for years and I'm so impressed they're still going strong! Food/drinks: I got the salmon and veggies. The fillet was meaty and fresh, and not too fatty. The veggies had a nice flavor to them. I also enjoyed unlimited cups of their house green tea, which was perfect for a cold evening. Service: Great! Despite that it was a very busy night (graduation for MSU), our host was efficient and very responsive. No complaints at all. Ambiance: I really like this place. The tables where you feel like you're sitting on the floor are my favorite (which is not where we sat this time but was fun to see nonetheless). Great experience. Great food. read more

Excellent every time! Good service and I love the white tuna sashimi! Salmon Bento box is always good. read more

$7.00 for a cup of tea, really? Insulting to the customer, service however was wonderful, thank you Sophia. But really... ?

The sushi is good, particularly the spicy tuna hand roll. I just can't justify the price increase the roll used to be $8-9 dollars and is now $13 something which is ridiculous for 1 hand-roll. I think some of the increase could be inflation but not a $5 increase, that is ridiculous. read more

Sansu is one of my favorite places for sushi in East Lansing. They have great variety to accommodate all of your sushi needs. The selection can be somewhat overwhelming, but I don't think you can go wrong. It's important that it tastes good, but also how good the presentation is when it is delivered. Also enjoyed the garlic edamame (soooo good) and stuffed peppers. This continues to be the place I choose and tell my friends about if they are in the area. Also it can get quite busy so if you are hitting the dinner time rush or trying to get food before a show, make sure to make reservations. read more

I love this place! The selection is INSANE (honestly a little bit too much--next time I'm going to read through it ahead of time). I've been here twice now and both times I've had good experiences. The sushi is some of my favorite ever, and definitely my favorite in EL. I've tried 5 different rolls and all tasted spectacular and most are at pretty good prices. The restaurant itself is nice, I have no complaints but it isn't anything spectacular. Same with the service, the waiters have always been nice and timely. I also really like that they also give complimentary salads and miso soup! I recommend this place to anyone getting sushi near MSU! read more

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Sansu has a ton of options for both sushi and non-sushi eaters alike. I was disappointed by the small selection of salmon-topped rolls. I was also disappointed by the bell pepper in my Vegas Roll - it totally threw off the mouth feel. The cucumber in my Cherry Blossom Roll was all skin pieces, so it was incredibly crunchy. I'm not a crunchy sushi kind of person so that was weird. The chicken curry was runnier than expected; using the spoon ended up just pushing the sauce around the plate and under the grate (the grate was unnecessary - we make katsu at home and never have issues with sogginess when plating on top of the curry/rice). There were about 3 potato's in the curry and tiny carrot pieces. Not what I would expect for $18. Plus the mound of cabbage topped with ranch was super weird. The waiter told us we'd get soup and salad on the house, cool, but then they never came. All in all, after spending over $80 here, I would rather go to a hole in the wall place and spend half the price and get food that I know I'll enjoy. read more

Sansu - Cherry Blossom Roll (front), Vegas Roll (mid), Cucumber Roll (back). - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

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Sansu is our go to place for any kind of celebration! Our out of town family is crazy about it. I'm a Fusion Roll fan and get one every time. Love the side salad and tofu soup. We also enjoy take out on those nights where we don't want to socialize. Next week we plan to celebrate July birthdays! We've never had bad service. The staff is so welcoming no matter how busy they are. The cocktails are excellent. read more

It used to be good, but our dinner tonight, teriyaki chicken was disgusting. I can't cook well, but I could do better than this. Tough chicken, no sauce, disgusting soup. What happened? It used to be a great restaurant and now I will never go back because my meal (for $27.00) was really bad. read more

Extremely good service with outstanding sushi and sashimi. The three of us sat at the bar where Sam the bartender who provided some top notch eager and friendly service. We enjoyed 5 roles, soft shell crab appetizer, and a couple of drinks at a reasonable price of $117 without tip. Kudos to the chefs on the other side. I don't know when we'll get back because my son is gratifying tonight. A little disappointed we didn't recognize this place until today. I guess football Saturday may be the next opportunity Please keep up on the great quality and service until then!! read more

Sansu - Fusion Roll, Champagne Roll, Pink Lady, Michigan Roll, Striped Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - East Lansing, Michigan

Doesn't look like much from the exterior, but as an Asian American in a small town with few sushi options, this place is hands down one of my favorite locations back in my hometown. The quality is high and so is the rice to fish ratio. Cost is not very bad at all and it is a place that I went to when visiting friends and family back home. In the small city of Lansing where you have very few Japanese restaurants to get high quality fish, Sansu is one of few options I had so thank god it was so good! Definitely recommend!!! read more

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Mmmmmmmmuphummuuuuuhhh I love this sushi SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! The Bloons stand no chance after I am nourished with Sansu sustenance #getrolledbloons read more

We were excited to have a sushi date and choose to go to Sansu. Unfortunately our experience was not good. We found a piece of plastic on top of our sushi and our waitress mentioned this happens and is "normal". We also found our sushi to taste off and not fresh. After spending $88 we expected a lot more from Sansu. We will not be back and would not recommend it. read more

After ordering online a half hour before arriving to the restaurant to find employees standing around and finding out my order was not even entered. Without even an apology total time waiting another 20 minutes! read more

Nicely served. Some good Korean dishes. Rolls are fine. Good service. Also take out works well - on time and same as honing in. read more