We love Sei! Our favorite place to go after a long weekend. Very cozy and peaceful place. I love the staff because they are always so friendly and welcoming, and they interact with our young kids which makes it even more pleasant. Some of my favorite items on the menu are the Shishito peppers and spicy garlic edamame. Their sauce on both of those is to die for. Sashimi lovers, this is a great spot for quality and fair prices! MY only complaint is I would like to see more rolls that don't have Krab in them, but I won't take any stars because it's totally personal preference. Thanks Sei! See ya soon! read more

The food is good and they offer a few very affordable rolls that I like along with a great draft special on Mondays.

Food was ok. Wasn't anything special for the price that they charge. We called in and we still ended up waiting 20 more minutes, lady in there was super rude. We won't be back. read more

1st timers and so glad we stopped in for a bite!! Not too big of a venue but big enough to sit a large party of 10 (1 large party at a time that is...). Located in a huge (yet empty)shopping center. Parking is not a problem what so ever!! Customer service was AMAZING!!! Food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Amazing job to the chef on duty that night!! If your ever in the La Mesa area definitely give this location a try. I'm sure the locals in the area will hate me for blowing the spot up (as it seemed like regulars were in the house that night) but hey, when everything is awesome about a new spot I try I gotta share!!! From location to food to customer service everything was ON POINT!!! We ordered: Yakisoba noodles - so delicious in flavor and noodles were perfectly cooked Surf n turf roll - My new favorite roll now absolutely Salmon sashimi - very fresh, very delish A few more rolls I forgot the names of read more

Decent ramen and a chicken teriyaki plate. The latter had a good spring roll, a salad with not enough dressing, and chicken. The physical condition of the chairs is poor. The tables have some gouges. It really is s read more

The younger server with short hair and the unibrow was so rude to me and my table. She completely ruined our experience for Sei Sushi. We have been coming here for years and have enjoyed the sushi however we put our money into great service. Will be going to Jump Tokoyo down the road instead. Save your money. read more

I like this place! I enjoy their sushi, and I really like their ramen. The customer service is okay. The last time I was there the girl at the register was a bit rude and rushing us to order (to go). I changed my roll I wanted and she said, "okay, are you sure this time," with a rude demeanor. But I'd still go here. read more

First off this place has a beautiful layout and excellent customer service. I only ordered the Ramen and a house salad. The price was very reasonable for the amount of ramen you get but unfortunately the flavor wasn't a strong as I had hoped. Also the noodles seem to be a lil mushy but I will get back to try other things in their menu. read more

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We love this spot. The miso ramen. Delicious. I dig their lemon cilantro roll. The service is always perfect and we always seem to get there at a good time or maybe they're just quick, cause i feel like it's never a long wait. read more

Great food. Friendly staff both for dine in and take out orders. My go to is their poke bowl and it is a nice portion for the price.

Do you really need to pay for/ask for wasabi and/or soy sauce with takeout? Maybe a warning, or something, what do I know?

Who isn't a sucker for some really good&fresh sushi? I've been to Sei sushi twice now and it's one of the best I've had in the East County area. Lots of signature rolls which are my favorite over the basic typical rolls. Make sure to try -tuna tataki if you're into sashimi -spicy edamame -xxx roll if you like spicy -sunshine roll which is my favorite -Navajo roll which is wrapped in cucumber, refreshing & light Decent prices & fish is FRESH! Everything is sparkling clean inside. One star down for the really slow service, not being greeted right away, or having basic settings at the table when food arrives but come for the food read more

Today I stopped for some Curry and it was the best curry in the whole world. I'm sure everything else in the menu, is great including the Sushi. The curry took me back to my days when I was visiting India. The staff is so nice and I enjoyed seeing all the cooks in the back smiling, loving their job. Makes me think my food is being prepared with much love. read more

If you're looking for good sushi try the Grossmont roll and the Yuzu roll! The California roll was run-of-the-mill. Those might just be the highlights of this place. We were served in paper hotdog to go trays that you would find in the kids cafeteria. There was no soy sauce except for for five packets of Chinese soy sauce. The food wasn't terrible but the ambience was rather annoying. There was Pop music playing the whole time which interfered with you communicating with the person next to you. And you were surrounded by various screens with K-pop and anime playing which was playing constantly in a loop. The only gratifying screen was one which was showing college football. I didn't try any of the beers on tap because I was trying to concentrate on the food and as I said before it was hard with all the things going around around you. This fusion sushi restaurant I may be satisfying for some but I like the traditional sushi restaurant with a more relaxing ambience. And plates might really help in a sushi restaurant. I did not really like the idea of having unwrapped chopsticks in a Community bowl. Safe to say I will not be returning try Nurumi on Fletcher Parkway Next to Gracie Humaita Jiujitsu. read more

I love the precautions Sei Sushi is taking, they're spacing out dine in guests and pick up orders are in a different space. Temperatures are taken at the door as well. Not only is the sushi amazing and so are the prices but the service is too! It's hard to find a place that does everything right, but we definitely did. read more

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Sad to leave a less than 5 star review, but this place is not what it used to be anymore. After not visiting for a couple of years, we stopped by for an early dinner on a weekday (around 5:30pm so it wasn't even busy) and ended up being very disappointed. Service was terrible, and food was ok at best. Our appetizers arrived without any plates for us to share the food, the rolls were tiny and all of them fell apart on the serving plates without us even touching them, rainbow roll had 3 tiny slices of fish and was mostly avocado on top (think 3 times less fish than any other sushi place in the area). To make matters worse, our check took over 30 min to arrive after we've finished eating, and the waitress has not checked on us once during that time. Won't be back. read more

I tried three of their maki, yellowtail, salmon, and spicy scallop. They're extremely good, the rice texture and flavor is excellent, and the fish is very flavorful too, and comes in generous amounts for the price. Definitely going to get sushi here regularly. The service was also great for the minute or so I went in to grab my pickup. read more

Sei Sushi - Choose 3 Special 3 Item Combo Spicy Scallop Roll tuna roll and Yellowtail Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Let's just start off by saving... super FRESH! Down to the avacado. Rice perfectly seasoned and just enough to still taste the fish. Beer on tap and happy hour M-f. Spicy tuna has just enough since were you don't need extra shiracha. Service is good. Gets busy so there is quite a wait but worth it. read more

It's so good and the service is great; however, I just can't afford their ever-increasing prices with no food happy hour or lunch specials. In the past 6 months, their prices have increased even higher so "covid" or "inflation" is no longer a tolerable excuse. Going to Narumi Sushi moving forward. read more

Me and my family just left the restaurant and we had one of the most uncomfortable situations happen. We get there at 3:40 and we sat down the server gave us water and left for a few minutes. She comes back we haven't even ordered and she asked if she can close us out because her shift was ending. Both me and my husband are surprised because we haven't even ordered but we said yes and ordered as soon as we ordered she input it and gave us our check. Then after 10-15 our food came out. Food wasn't great either. We were finishing our meal when you can get one of the other servers raise their voice at another customer because they got his order wrong! It wasn't pleasant at all. read more

Cannot stress how much my family and I love this place! Friendly service who remember our favorites and delicious eats. It was really fun to go out with the family to watch the Padres play on a Friday night. The sushi was delicious, the udon made the way the kids like it and the karaage chicken was so good my 4-year-old almost finished the whole thing by himself. I'm only sad we no longer live five minutes away. read more

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Sei Sushi has amazing deals! Their sushi is great quality at a great price! I will come here every time I have a sushi craving. Location: This spot is located in the same little lot as L.A. Fitness and Orchard Supply hardware in La Mesa/Santee. Best all around sushi restaurant in my opinion. There is always ample parking and have not had trouble once. The inside is roomy yet not too big and you have the choice between couches, high table and stools, regular tables with chairs/some booths, and the bar. Its been clean in all my experiences and haven't had to send back a dirt fork or plate. Sushi: The sushi is great! They have your basic rolls, hand rolls, and have a great variety of specialty rolls that don't break the bank. Their portions are great considering the prices and the quality of the fresh fish was impressive. My favorite roll by far is the protein roll. I love sushi but do try to stay healthy and this an option I don't find often at other sushi restaurants. It is a roll with an assortment of fresh fish on top with crab and avocado in the middle wrapped with soy paper. BOMB FOR THE HEALTHY EATER! When I can indulge their Spider roll is also amazing. Each piece is a good size, overall good portion, and at a good price. Other food: The spicy garlic edamame is a must! Great spice level and has to be the best I've tasted. Shrimp tempura was good as well but nothing out of the ordinary. I didn't have the ramen myself but people who I've been with say its delicious, a good portion, and a good price for all that comes with it. They have great lunch specials as well and combo deals! Service: The service here has been random but never bad. We had a few times where it was really good and the waiter was very attentive, friendly (guy in the flat cap is always on point), and other times where it was very dry. This might be the only reason that I gave Sei a 4 instead 5 star rating. Nevertheless, there is without a doubt, no reason why I would not return! If you haven't tried its you're missing out! read more

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The owner seems really nice, and his brother gives craft beer samples. The sushi chefs in back seem to take pride in what they make as they come out and check on their customers. I haven't had anything bad there. Edamame, fried tofu, spicy tuna, eel rolls, and craft beers are my go to. However I prefer to call and get to go on Friday as that day is busier than others. read more

Consistently amazing sushi. Lunch or dinner, take out or dine in. This place gave us wonderful date nights during the Pandemic and continue to do so now. I absolutely recommend Sei to everyone! read more

Very disappointed in the overall experience from the flat beer we ordered to the cold & soggy rolls! I know we went to a sushi restaurant where fish is served but doesn't mean I want my sushi to taste fishy/ old. As a prior server with over 15 years of hospitality service, it truly takes a lot for me to complain because I have been on the other side in their shoes. Were the busy, technically yes! But 2 servers with 5 tables each is sufficient staffing and not an excuse for terrible food quality. This wasn't our 1st time here to dine tonight but it will definitely be my last. The spicy edamame was phenomenal and highly recommended, in which the only thing I would suggest getting. read more

We are picky sushi eaters. This place has seriously great rolls, for reasonable prices. The Yuzu yellowtail was absolutely amazing. A unique blend of flavors and textures that a high end "trendy" place would be jealous of. We are totally coming back to try more of their menu. read more

my mom and i ate here for the first time today. our server, faith, was so accommodating and sweet. my mom ordered a roll that she wasn't particularly fond of, but faith was very patient and helped her find something she enjoyed. overall a great little restaurant in this neighborhood with lots of parking. read more

My son loves this place & now I do too! So far we have been coming back weekly the last three weeks since I found out about this place. It's not just the great food at a great price, but also for the great costumer service & the cleanliness of the place. This is my BEST shushi place in town! read more

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I left an outstanding review for this place years ago. I did so because it truly was good!! They remodeled a bit. I'm not sure if there are new owners but I went just last week for the first time in over a year and I was TRULY disappointed to say the least. First.. and most of all.. the size of their sushi now compared to before is absolutely jaw dropping. They used to have large pieces in their rolls. One piece was easily a mouth full if not more. Now you could probably eat at least two pieces at a time. The food shrunk in portion and size by at least 50 percent while the prices stayed the same. As much as I lived this place, I can say I will no longer go back. Go elsewhere for quality sushi that won't make you feel like you're getting ripped off. San Diego has plenary that are far better. This place is done!!! Don't waste your money! Don't say I didn't warn you! read more

I've been going here several times ever since my friend made me come awhile ago. The sushi is really good and the real thing that has a serious draw to me is the chopped wasabi. Service has always been friendly and we usually take our time. They have a lot of good rolls and a reasonably priced nigiri menu. I might come back to rewrite more but I think this is one of my favorite sushi places in town right now. The fish is really good and the addition of real chopped wasabi is just delicious. Going to be getting some again later today~ There's one fun little test this place passed on last weekend too - they actually have good uni when it's in stock. Usually you can judge a sushi restaurant on their uni because it can go from something you want to spit back out on your napkin to something good that you actually enjoy. Their Uni was good the last time I had it, Kura sushi on the other hand was the napkin grade. (Not that I dislike Kura sushi, just that their uni was garbage.) read more

One thing I learned over the past 18 months is that you cannot put a price on great service. This place delivers great food, at great prices but provides a level of personal touch I've not had anywhere else, not even at my regular places. The staff, usually of 1-2, keep up with a full restaurant while running around endlessly with huge smiles under their masks! read more

Very low quality fish. I was very disappointed the taste was horrible. It was not sushi grade at all. Now I know why at 12:15 there is only two other people in there. read more

Our Favorite Place! The gals & Gentleman know our order & they adore my son Hyland! The quick 3 item combo is a steal & the best way to feed a hungry mom & toddler!! read more

Great service , great food. Love it here! They have a lil of everything. Highly recommend..! read more

Really, 3.5 stars, but I'll bump up. I've mainly done take-out here so I can't comment too much on the dine-in experience. I tend to order the spicy scallop roll, reg cali roll, or salmon roll. They're all pretty good, but I hate how sometimes it isn't rolled tightly enough. Their server, Carlos, is amazing. He always knows what I want when I call in to order! I've also had the sunshine roll and I love it! Bonus, you get a 10% discount if you show them your student id! This wouldn't necessarily be my number one choice in all of SD for sushi, but definitely one of the top ones when I want sushi close to home. Definitely check it out! read more

Finally a decent sushi place in East County with decent ambiance. Don't get me wrong - I like Banbu. But it's overpriced for what it is. Sei has a modern atmosphere. The dinner special is $16 and you get quite a bit - the presentation is gorgeous and it's actually pretty good! But get there early... it fills up fast! read more

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Saw a previous review this place was "bussin bussin" so had to try it out! This place was amazing & the staff members were great and the food was even better! Chill vibes and you could tell the food is great quality and not just made in a rush! Can't wait to go back! read more

Honestly, this place isn't anything to rave about but it is decent sushi for a local joint. No complaints about the food. I ordered the Navajo and Snow White(?) and both were really good. Also got a side of miso soup and honey ginger tea. The miso soup was yummy as well. The honey ginger tea was amazing. It was served in a rather large mug which I was really excited about haha. Customer service was great. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The only thing I think they should work on is bringing out food in a more timely manner. Not saying my food came out late or anything but a couple who were seated next to us maybe 10 minutes or so after we were seated, got one of their rolls before I got my rolls which was kinda weird. read more

Sei Sushi - Snow White in the back, Navajo in the front - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I ordered ramen and it tastes like shit. it was exactly like the kimchi bowls you buy from the store. I was expecting something like fresh ramen but it was not. I'd rate their ramen 1 out of 5. never again. and I also ordered lemon cilantro sushi rolls, and the salmon on top wasn't that fresh. I'd give it a 3 out of 5. the sushi was still good but I had better ones. BAD SERVICE read more

Sei Sushi - Don't let them fool you, because their so called 'ramen' are just kimchi bowls that you can buy from a dollar store or something.. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Loveeee every single food i order!!!!!! The service its amazing.... Beat lemon cilandro rolll ... i find this litlle jewel thanks to my sister-in-law read more