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    Sekai Sushi

    4.2 (339 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Las vegas roll. Mostly crab mix and breading
    Corinna M.

    I guess we should have been forewarned by our experience here when we pulled into the huge parking lot with many empty businesses until we finally found where this restaurant was. Walked in before the heavy dinner rush and instead of being greeted, we were waved to a table from someone in the back. The menu has sushi, sashimi and cooked entrees. Nothing extra special from what you would expect from a sushi joint. I wanted a sashimi dish but the only one shown on the menu is listed under lunch specials. Pricing was not readily apparent. The sashimi sampler was listed on the paper ordering list but did not say which fish is included. When asking the waitress, she said tuna, salmon, whitefish, and eel?!? Sounded alarming as I have never had raw eel for any sashimi. I asked if it included albacore (which I did not want). She went to ask because she didn't know. When I was told it was part of it, I asked if I could sub out for something else. She said yes, but didn't mention any fee for doing so. I asked her for steamed rice which was an added charge too. We were a little surprised with all the added charges when the bill came. But since their manner of service is to swing by the table and then rush off, we sat for awhile before they noticed we had a question. Normally, the explanation would have sufficed but it seemed they couldn't explain why the upcharge wasn't mentioned earlier during the ordering of food. The fish and sushi here was decent. Nothing to amaze me compared to other places. Even the manager's handling of the questioned bill was unhelpful. We just paid and left. So we definitely won't be back again. I wouldn't recommend the place since there are plenty of better sushi restaurants around that do know how to provide good appreciative service to their customers and have waitstaff who knows the menu and can answer questions about it accurately.

    Agnes K.

    My fave sushi place!! The staff is super nice, know their regulars, quick service, fresh delicious food big portions and great prices!! It is small and cozy but always have room for you. I have seen them fill up quickly people definitely know about this gem! The other amazing thing that I really appreciate is that they let you order happy hour menu and prices TO GO!!

    From to back: salmon sashimi, viva Las Vegas, hot night
    Anne N.

    Their sushi is well priced for freshness and flavor. The restaurant is on the smaller end; I can see them filling up quickly on the weekends. It seemed clean overall, nothing fancy or upscale. Overall, the food was tasty and came out rather quickly once we ordered. I probably wouldn't dine in on the weekends when I'd expect more traffic, as I'm not confident the service would be very attentive since it already wasn't for a Wednesday evening. They seem to have a happy hour menu, but the start/end times weren't listed nor did the server inform us when we asked if it was happy hour. There are some items listed in the menu that have different prices from the sushi list which is where you'd mark your order. We found when we paid that the price in the menu is what they used (didn't get a chance to ask prior to ordering because the service was spotty). We ordered: - Gyoza - Salmon sashimi - Viva Las Vegas roll - has a good kick from the spicy tuna on top - Hot night roll - also has a good kick of spice - Baked salmon roll Miso soup is complimentary.

    Las Vegas Roll and Hot Night
    Hailey W.

    What a local gem! this is a must have if you live in Mesa and ALSO if you don't! Worth driving out of the way for. Customer service is amazing and intentional. The food is beyond delicious and the options are endless. The spicy garlic edamame is a must. Gyoza pan fried can never disappoint here! My favorite rolls are hot night, viva Vegas and crunchy garlic roll. The miso soup also leaves me wanting more! The cozy traditional vibe is wonderful and the atmosphere is not overwhelming. Makes it feel like a home away from home. 11/10 recommend!

    Fried rice
    Elizabeth H.

    We really enjoyed the food here, and I was happy with the large variety of vegetarian options. The prices were reasonable, and I thought the fried rice was hot & fresh. The vegetarian tempura roll was a solid vegetarian roll. It's really cute and quaint inside, and service was quick. The only complaint I had is that we felt rushed out. We paid and were chatting with friends and they cleared the table around us and kept coming back to take the check and ask if "there was anything else..." It was pretty pointed they wanted us to leave even though it wasn't crowded and there was an hour until they closed. Other than that, it would have been a 5 star.

    We enjoy sushi at this spot, lunch specials are well served and with multiple options, we visited couple times for dinner at its always fresh and service is great as well!

    Cute area for family dining
    Becalyn V.

    Sekai Sushi: A Hidden Gem That Rolls Deep in Flavor and Feels Sekai Sushi is more than a restaurant--it's our special little sushi sanctuary. Every visit is a sweet memory with my kids, made even more special by the incredible woman who may be the owner. She always remembers us, greets the kids with the warmest smile, brings them chopstick helpers like they're royalty, and treats them like VIPs. That level of kindness? Priceless. Let's talk food. My go-to starter: shrimp tempura--crispy, golden, and comes with 4 pieces (no skimping here!). I always cozy up with a bowl of miso soup, especially when I drop a spoonful of rice in it--so simple, so comforting. My picky eaters? They devour the chicken teriyaki plate, and we always order extra rice. I snag the veggies--perfectly tender and soaked in that savory-sweet teriyaki sauce. And then there's my all-time favorite: the spicy sashimi salad with extra avocado. **please note I requested the extra alvacado~ so do not order it expecting that much green greatness unless you ask!!! It's got kick, crunch, and cool--all in one bite. Warning: you gotta be on team cilantro and onion or this one's not for you! When I splurge a little more, it's 911 rolls all the way--refreshing cucumber-wrapped sushi that packs a flavorful punch. A squeeze of lemon + a hit of wasabi = chef's kiss. Want some fire? Go for the Hot Night Roll. It's got the heat, the flavor, the drama. But let's not forget the real crown jewel: the iced tea. As the self-proclaimed Ice Tea Queen, I don't say this lightly--this tea hits every time. Cold, crisp, and the perfect sip between spicy bites. Happy hour has great prices if you wanna try a variety of things! Whether you're on a date with your littles like I was, flying solo with a book, or just craving quality sushi and peace--you'll find a little magic here. Sekai Sushi, you've got my heart and my chopsticks.

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    Lina L.

    Wow! Not what I expected at all after reading all the positive reviews! We came here around noon and we were the first customers so that was a bit strange I thought. That's never a good sign, right? The server told us about their lunch specials so we decided to go with the spicy tuna roll combo that came with 5 pieces of nigiri: tuna, salmon, white fish, albacore, and shrimp $10.95 and their sashimi combo: 2 pieces of tuna, salmon, and white fish sashimi with 5 pieces of nigiri for $13.95. I thought the prices were so cheap and I realized why as soon as I saw and tasted the food. The fish did not look fresh and none of the fish had any flavor. It seemed they just thawed frozen fish and why the lack of flavor. I was so disappointed as I had such high hopes for this place. This place can also use a remodel as it looks pretty dated. Service was fine, but unfortunately I don't think I'll be returning:(

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    bernie m.

    The place felt kind of run down, I think they can really use a makeover. I love sushi and sashimi, so I ordered their sashimi combo, which also comes with 5 pieces of nigiri. Well, I was very disappointed with the lack of freshness and flavor. I had high hopes based on the reviews, but my experience with the food was not good. The service was fine, though. Too bad their fish is not fresh nor flavorful.

    Chicken yakisoba!
    Kira D.

    I've been here a few times, but this time, I'm sorry for being THAT girl....2 stars?!?!? Rough, I know, I'm sorry!!! I'm even more sorry I ordered the chicken yakisoba. The dish tasted like someone had it in for me and wanted me to stroke out by adding copious amounts of salt and salty sauce in my yakisoba! This will go down in my history as the saltiest chicken yakisoba! If u like salty yakisobas, Sekai is ur place! I'm gonna stay away from their yakisobas. Service was ok, nothing to rave about. I've also had a few sushi dishes here, and I just can't give them support. If I'm roaming around somewhere and find myself famished, and Sekai was the closest restaurant, I'll bite the bullet and stop in and hope for the best!!

    Cherry Blossom Specialty Roll, Yellowtail Nigiri, Salmon Nigiri!
    Mike D.

    Sekai is a solid sushi option! I have visited Sekai twice now... and from my pictures, I apparently ordered the Cherry Blossom Specialty Roll both times. This last visit, I also enjoyed some of their edamame and a couple orders of Nigiri (yellowtail and salmon). Five stars for the quality and taste of the sushi... although if you're a gluten-free eater like I am, then you should know that a lot of their rolls have tempura. While I'm sure you could order a gluten-free version of the rolls, I always hesitate to request changes for fear of mistakes and ending up suffering from eating gluten. I believe the only appetizer I could eat was the standard edamame because all of the other apps had gluten. I don't like being the reason that the table is stuck with one appetizer option, so it would be nice if they offered some additional gluten-free appetizers. Service could probably be a bit more attentive, but it was a weekend evening and they were busy, so it's not a big deal... as I understand how that works. I'm sure I will be back again! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: ***THREE STARS***

    Poke Salad
    Jon H.

    I was at a Cheer Competition for my daughter and had a couple hours to kill and consulted my Yelp! Bookmark collection of places I want to try and saw this place close by. Everything was fresh and fantastic! I'm a nigiri guy...so I loaded up on Yellow Tail, Salmon, Smoked Salmon, and Tuna. The Poke Salad was great as was the Gyoza. Service was quick and professional. The restaurant was low lite and kinda quiet, but also had TV's playing College Basketball. Loved the mix. This is a great sushi option if you're ever nearby!

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    This is not good sushi, do not waste your time or money. I am a sushi fanatic and this can not even be classified as mediocre.

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    I've been coming here since 1998 and excellent food and friendly staff and funny chef!!

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    12 years ago

    This is my favorite place for Japanese food. The prices are reasonable, the service is great and the food is wonderful!

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    best sushi in the east valley. quality rolls, rolls are a really good size. the nigiri is thick not skimpy.

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    Does happy hour happen on Saturdays?

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    Is happy hour on Sunday?

    Hello! Yes, we have a happy hour on Sunday. Since we open at 4pm, happy hour starts from 4pm to 6pm and reverse happy hour from 8pm to close.

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    Wow, I love this spot. The inside was clean and inviting, with plenty of seating and shades that…read moremade it feel a little more intimate. Our server was attentive, happy hour was good and everything came out quickly. The cucumber salad was super refreshing and gyoza were yummy with a delicious sauce. We ordered sake bombs, and I absolutely love that they serve them with frosty chilled glasses. We tried two different ramen bowls and both were packed with flavor. The spice levels felt pretty accurate, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the meat was tender, and the noodles had a great texture. Each bowl had its own flavor profile, but both were equally delicious. We also tried the takoyaki (octopus balls). I was already getting full, so I wasn't as excited about them, but my boyfriend described them as a BBQ pancake bite. Overall, this is a great spot for ramen. I did notice the music was all girl bands and no boy bands. Clean restaurant, good service, flavorful food, and a fun atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

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