Had such a great night here celebrating some friends birthdays. Got to the spicy salmon burrito and it was perfect. We were all super happy with the food and the service was just as amazing. Thank you so much !! Definitely come try it out :) read more

Ordered 2 items for a friend and I (one sushi burrito and spicy tuna roll)... only received a burrito. No "sorry" or explanation-just cancelled my order. So hungry and horribly disappointed... never going to try and order from here again. its cheaper, but theres a reason why! read more

Stumbled upon this gem on my way back from a hike in SF and this is definitely my new sushi go to spot. The food was amazing!!! Food ordered: Dragon roll - this roll has by far the most perfect seared unagi, it literally melts in your mouth. The crab salad and shrimp tempura were cooked so well Shrimp tempura tower: the presentation was so well executed, the real crab was creamy and delicious Every bite literally felt like a warm hug. Will definitely be coming back to try their other rolls. read more

Love their sushi burrito, fresh ingredients, great customer service. Whenever we crave for sushi burrito this is our go to place.

I had such a wonderful dining experience at Sushi Roll today! My friend and I decided to meet in Berkeley to catch up and grab lunch. We were in the mood for sushi and luckily Sumo Roll was open on Fourth of July! When we entered, we were greeted by warm staff. We were seated immediately and were astonished by the extensive menu. Not only do they offer sushi, but also noodles, sushi burritos, and poke bowls--everything looked delicious and were reasonably priced. My friend, who's vegan, was amazed to see how many vegan options Sumo Roll had. For lunch, I ordered the Alaska Roll and Miso Soup. On the menu, it stated the Alaska Roll comes with Salmon, Avocado, and Cucumber. When I received my roll there wasn't any Cucumber, which wasn't a problem since I didn't want it anyway. The Miso Soup was light and savory, not overly salty nor scalding hot. The Alaska Roll came in eight giants pieces with generous portions of salmon. The roll was fresh and buttery. My friend created her own vegan Poke Bowl and loved the option of adding in so many toppings at a fixed price! Our server was so kind, she constantly filled our water, checked in on us, and gave great recommendations. She was friendly and talked to us about food, Fourth of July plans, and her favorite boba shops! Talking to her along with the tasty food was the highlight of my lunch. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the items on their menu and support this awesome restaurant! Also, if you check in on Yelp you'll receive 10% off your bill which was a nice for them to offer! read more

Sumo Roll - Alaska Roll (Front) and Miso Soup (Back) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Whenever I come to Sumo Roll, I can expect to feel really satisfied after. Generally, when it comes to sushi, I get a bit apprehensive about getting a special roll because it never feels like a roll is enough food to fill me up, especially with the prices. That's not the case with Sumo Roll! I love their Lion King roll, and it's always so massive that I leave feeling super full. The ratio of rice to filling is also great; it's stuffed to the point that I have a hard time getting a slice into my mouth! Service is always great too. The server is really sweet and friendly, as is the chef. I actually came today after a really rough couple of days, and seeing how warm the service was made me feel better about my day afterwards. You can tell how grateful they are. Sumo Roll also is pretty quiet in terms of volume too. You typically won't hear loudly banging pots and pans in the kitchen, and the music they play is really peaceful. Sumo Roll stays as my favorite place to get sushi in the East Bay! read more

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Awesome sushi place near campus!! We came at on Friday at 6pm with a party of 6 and were seated immediately. Our waiter was super sweet and treated us like her kids. The fish was high quality and super buttery and the wait times weren't too bad. Would definitely recommend for a friend group dinner! Caterpillar Roll: love how it was shaped into a caterpillar. Really delicious. The avocado was perfectly ripe and the fish was great. Shrimp Tempura Tower: amazing crunch from the tempura, this is one of the more filling rolls so worth the price! Salmon Set: it's helpful that they let customers know this takes a little longer on the menu. I only had the salmon rolls but my friends liked the sashimi as well. read more

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Small sushi restaurant serving up delicious, fresh, and massive rolls! I dined in with a friend and we went a bit overboard with the number of rolls we ordered. 6 rolls was a bit ambitious for 2 people, but we enjoyed having the huge variety. The standout for me was the red dragon roll and the rainbow roll. Oh and have the best ginger! I'm not sure what they've done to it, but it is somehow sweeter than any ginger I've ever tasted. The service was excellent and the modern decor and futuristic elements gave us full on Tokyo vibes. I can't wait to return and try some other menu items, such as their sushi burritos! read more

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My girlfriend, and I were walking around downtown Berkeley. We we didn't know what we wanted to eat, but we took a chance on this place! We've been to many different poke places in the Bay Area & this place surprised us. We ordered a medium Poké bowl. Comes with two scoops of fish and your choice of sauces and toppings. We were satisfied with the proportions. The between the amount of sauces, toppings, fish & rice, were perfect! We definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Sumo Roll - Poke bowl: Atlantic salmon, yellow fin tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

We stumbled upon this little spot while strolling around Berkeley campus 1 afternoon. We weren't that hungry so we shared a chicken katsu plate and we were hooked! What is this sorcery because it is amazing! We had to go back another time to try more items before I wrote this review. We had the chicken katsu again (this time the hubby and I each got our own 'cause we weren't sharing that goodness!) Also had gyoza and agedashi tofu. Sounds plain right? But you've not had theirs and I guarantee it's WAY better than typical ones you've had. Extra plus is the kindness and attentive service from the owner. It's the kind of spot where you feel how much they care about making excellent food and having customer satisfaction. We will surely be regulars! read more

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Damn... this is tough. So, I really REALLY enjoyed the half of my sushi burrito that I was able to actually consume. The other half got thrown away because there was not one, but TWO small hairs that were right next to each other. Right inside of my burrito. Hella tiny ass hairs... could have been eyelashes or mustache hairs. To be honest, I probably would have gobbled them up easily if I wasn't taking an up close selfie style picture of the burrito :/. And I mean, it's just hair but... it's also HAIR. And it ain't mine, so... eeecck. In my mind, I feel like I probably did eat a few of them from the other burrito. I hope not, but this was all that I was thinking about after I found them in the other half. And then I got queasy. This is especially a concern because we're living in the new era of COVID. Finding those 2 little hairs made be question this places' entire cleanliness protocol. As I write this review, I can't help but to form my mouth into a stank face. It was just so gross to witness and I instantly lost my appetite. But alas, this IS the era of COVID. I feel like besides finding the hairs, I enjoyed coming here. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt. So, I'm going with a solid 3 stars for now in hopes that they'll seriously improve their health, cleanliness, and safety protocols (especially during COVID). Okay, now moving right along... The half of the sushi burrito that I DID have was poppin'! First of all, it was beautifully presented and stacked like no other. A whole ass MEAL which is honestly pretty rare when it comes to sushi burritos for me. I feel like a lot of places that serve these don't make them big or filling enough to truly enjoy them on their own. But here, they truly hooked it UP. I ordered the Oki California Burrito which is a similar to that of a big ass California roll but with all of the added fixins'. Everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. The lady at the ordering counter was extremely sweet and helpful. She was wearing a mask and they seemed to be taking most of the necessary COVID precautions that were required (most but apparently not all). Without the hair incident, I'd rate this spot a solid 4. Normally when we're talking hair in any type of food, 2 stars would honestly be my max but... again, I really did like the half of the burrito that I tried. I'm hoping that this was just an isolated incident. I wanna give them another shot, I really do. But during this particular time, I'm lightweight scared. I think I'll wait for a little while and check the reviews and their health inspection stats before my next visit. read more

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3.5/5 Let's be honest, this place probably deserves a 3.5, but they keep trying. By no means is their food bad and three stars on Yelp is like the kiss of death so I'm going to be generous and give them that extra star. Plus, my daughter loves their sushi and she is very picky so that says something. And I agree. For the most part their sushi is very good and they certainly use fresh ingredients. But there are definitely places they could improve. FOOD: I love the quality of their sushi. They use fresh fish and fresh veggies. But I was SORELY disappointed in their futomaki. Doesn't anyone know how to make a proper futomaki? The salmon teriyaki box was mediocre, but they did accommodate my special request! Still the taste was only okay. The chicken teriyaki was much better. Like I said, not bad at all, but just underwhelming. Except for the rolls which are excellent. SERVICE: This is how they make up for the food. Their service is terrific. They bend over backward to satisfy. They accommodate special requests and honestly try their best. Points for service! COST: Can't complain here. Moderately priced and reasonable. Definitely a good value for your money. read more

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absolutely amazing service!!!!! The lady serving us was so sweet and attentive. The fish was also delicious ! will be definitively coming back read more

Food was amazing. Some of the best sushi I have ever had! Got the Shrimp Tempura Tower, Godzilla, and rainbow roll. Everything was so good and the sushi had such a nice char that added an amazing depth of flavor. The Shrimp Tempura shower was so so good, the crab went so well with the crunch. The restaurant is a very cute homey restaurant and the staff were so nice! Definitely a must visit and wish I found this place earlier. read more

2022/10/07 18:00 - kind of expensive - the fish quality is average A9. OKONOMIYAKI ($13.45): cabbage pancake with small pieces of octopus and shrimp and topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes - disappointed that they used normal mayo, not Kewpie mayo - the pancake is really soft inside but crispy around the edges CLASSIC ROLL COMBO ($19.95): 4 California rolls, 4 spicy tuna rolls, 4 sake maki, 4 avocado maki, miso soup - I appreciate the real crab in the California rolls - the spicy mayo was too much mayo and not enough siracha S4. GOLDEN SPIDER ROLL ($18.45): sushi roll with soft-shell crab, real crab, and cream cheese inside and avocado, eel sauce, imitation crab, spicy mayo, and tobiko on top - the end pieces with the big pieces of soft shell crab were the best read more

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I would say that overall this place was ok. The flavors were pretty muted but the food did taste fresh and was ok. Where I felt the 3 star rating came in as opposed to a 4 star is that this place was pretty pricey for the food that you actually get. I am sharing my receipt so you can get an understanding of what it will cost for around 4 people. I did leave a little underwhelmed but if you are in the location it would be good to give them a shot. read more

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My friend recommends to me. Soooo delicious food well worth the price. The service is nice and gentle. I must try other staff next time. read more

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Went here during lunch on a Saturday and was the only table. I'm thinking this place is usually bustling during non Covid when school is in session. Ordered the 3 in 1 sushi burrito, lion king and Alaska roll. The burrito is on a different level and I can see why they are known for it. There's different levels of flavors and textures. The lion king had a distinctive smokiness and huge (although it had too much rice. I don't like it when the center has rice rolled into it like a filling. The Alaskan Roll (Salmon/Avocado) had rice that tasted odd... almost like it was slightly underdone. I'm Chinese and have eaten it all my life and am very particular about it. Next time I will probably just go the burrito route. They are huge but not just because of rice. It's supplemented with cabbage and other goodness. The Alaskan and Lionking portions were large but partly because of added rice. read more

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Helen is a gem, decent sushi. quick service and lovely warm atmosphere. quiet but some peace and quiet is nice. read more

If you're looking for a good and relatively cheap sushi place in Berkeley, come to Sumo Roll. I come here once a week since i started college and the food is AMAZING. The fish is high quality, fresh, and all of their food is just amazing. This time I had the "49er Roll" and it is just immaculate. The crispy and tasty shrimp tempura inside the roll with the crab salad and avocado compliment the fresh salmon laying on top of the roll. The "hand rolls" also NEVER MISS. They're STUFFED full of the best quality fish.(My fav are their "salmon hand roll", "spicy tuna" and "spicy salmon hand roll".) the nigiri is also TOP TIER. The same amazing fish over the perfect amount of rice. They're not too small and not too big. Definitely try their "seared salmon belly nigiri", perfectly fatty, tender and tasty. The shop is ran by two people, but they are so accommodating and friendly. The sweetest lady takes your order and the sushi chef is pumping out delicious morsels in the kitchen. These people are like my family and please be nice to them. read more

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Came here with friends for the first time! The service was really good and the timing of serving the appetizers and sushi was perfect. I really liked the sushi rolls. The pieces of raw fish were so soft and thick and every piece was filled. The price was a bit high, so I was a little hesitant at first but the quality is incredible. They have a lot on the menu to try, but we stuck with sushi. Coming back soon! read more

Sumo Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

First time here in a few years. The tuna and salmon sashimi are an excellent value. Very large pieces. Loved the rainbow roll, shrimp tempura roll, and dragon roll. One thing to look out for is that there is a 3% surcharge for credit card (understandable). One thing that is not OK is that on the receipt where they have preprinted tip amounts for 10% etc., the trip amount includes the tax and the credit card surcharge! It should be pre tax. So look out for that. read more

built my own poke bowl for $20 ish but unfortunately alot of stuff i ordered was missing :// the food was good but the bowl could've been better since it was so bare, not sure if i'd try again read more

Sumo Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

Small place, very friendly service. Food was good for the price. The menu is huge with many great options.

Great restaurant and super-friendly service. We had a few sushi rolls, ramen soup, and tofu appetizer. Everything yummy and better than in most sushi places. The ramen had nice meaty chashu like you have it in Japan. Will definitely come again. read more

The ambiance was nice and mellow, service was excellent, and the food was very good. Definitely will be coming back soon. read more

Sumo Roll - Agemono Burrito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

AMAZING MEAL, AMAZING SERVICE! Thanks for a fantastic lunch! An old friend and I went out to a long overdue lunch. We found this place through a quick, yelp search and by proximity to where we were and ended up walking on over for lunch. We were greeted by a few smiling faces telling us to sit anywhere. The menu had some good looking specialty rolls and some of your classics. In addition to fun appetizers, we split one specialty roll and two classic rolls which are a little bit smaller and it was perfect for the two of us. The service was great and everyone was so friendly. The sushi was amazing, the fish was incredibly fresh, and the rice was a perfect consistency. This is easily five stars, and we will be back! read more

My fiance and I originally had a concert to attend in Berkeley, which ended up getting postponed. Given that we live in SF, we needed to create lemonade out of lemons. Using the trusted Yelp app, we came across Sumo Roll. The space was nice and offered a few tables; the dining area was L-shaped with the bathroom in the back. Upon entering, the host/server Helen greeted us and gave a few caveats prior to seating us: 1. The credit card machine wasn't working so cash/Venmo was the best way to pay 2. The kitchen was running behind so wait times were running about 30 minutes Despite the warnings, we decided to sit and work with those challenges. Helen was so sweet, always checked in on us, and was super cordial. A really great host for the evening! Speaking of, when you visit, don't forget to check into Yelp; you'll get 10% off your bill! Besides that, the menu seemed standard. I was a bit surprised to see that they only offered tuna on a certain day. I also wished their nigiri/sashimi menu had more of a variety - toros, uni, etc. But where they lack on the sushi front, they make up for on the donburi, and combo sets! So many great items to choose from, here's what we got: - Salmon Set for $27.95 - This is a GREAT option for salmon lovers. 3 giant pieces of salmon sashimi, 2 huge sake nigiri, an 8-piece salmon maki and a seared salmon belly piece on a bed of rice. This meal comes with miso and salad. The main stars of this dish were the portion sizes of the sashimi/nigiri, and THE SALMON BELLY. OH EM GEE, melted in your mouth!! - Pork Cheese Katsu Combo for $19.95 - Also a great option. A nice portion of cheese tonkatsu, potato croquette, 4-piece california roll, miso soup, rice, and salad. The tonkatsu was so flavorful and I love the cheese on top. Onolicious!! The croquette was a bit bland but still light and crispy. Overall, I'm happy we stumbled into this place. The place was not busy at all and we didn't actually wait 30 minutes to get our food. If you're in the area, definitely try this spot! read more

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Excellent sushi. Excellent service. Gluten free knowledge and options. Helen always remembers us and our preferences. We love extra ginger and we never have to ask her for that or the gluten free soy sauce, she just knows. We always feel welcome when we come here. This picture is our leftovers that we are taking home for our son. It was hard not to eat everything ourselves! Delicious! read more

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Hmmmmmm I am very mixed about this place - the last 2 orders had interesting "after taste." One time, I ordered the Alaskan Roll (salmon & avocado) and a Spicy Salmon hand roll (maki). Portions were generous, but the Alaskan Roll had too much rice that took away from enjoying the actual contents and the Spicy Salmon could have had a bit more spice to it. But again, for the size and price, this is a good deal for sushi. The second time, I opted for a Sushi Burrito (Kazan - spicy salmon), again generous portions this time too. However, the fish smell (which, if you ask people around me I am not usually to pick it up) was very obvious where the taste was fine but you questioning its freshness. It didn't help I kept tasting cheese and I'm pretty sure it wasn't supposed to be in there... A summary of the pros (portions) and not sure what but could be better (rice % & flavor) are the reasons I'd probably pay them a visit every now and then, but at the same time, not my go-to despite that it's one if the closests restaurants near work. Then again, I try not to eat out so perhaps it works out anyway. read more

Food was excellent and delicious. Service was outstanding. I would go back again.Thank you.

This place is such a hidden gem for me and my friend! The sushi quality is fantastic for its price point! The wait can be bit sometimes since there's only two people but the sushi is worth the wait! read more

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Loved our dragon and tiger rolls here!! Each one was so big and filling with lots of flavor at good prices. I'll definitely be comping back again and brining more friends :) The server here was so kind and quick to refill our glasses of water, thank you. There was a good amount of indoor seating and we were able to be fairly spread out. read more

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If I ran into my younger self here, a few decades back, I'd first be impressed by the CGI effects that wiped away the wrinkles and blackened what's left of my hair. But then I'd recognize I knew a good bargain when I found one, and this modest Japanese spot offers pretty decent fare at student prices to accommodate the budget-constrained Cal undergrads milling about between classes. Several of them came in with backpacks in tow. Jamie W. and I found it by accident as we were waiting for a bus to take us home. We immediately took advantage of the low price point and shared the $10.95 Rainbow Roll, our specialty roll of choice, and even though it definitely had the expected imitation crab meat, it was pretty satisfying as the "assortment of fish" ran the gamut (photo: http://bit.ly/2S25GKx). Jamie followed this up with the $11.95 Chicken Katsudon, which was abundant with slices of deep-fried chicken cutlet and a load of rice underneath. It fell a bit short by providing too little curry sauce and offering soft-boiled egg halves, but he did get the complimentary bowl of miso soup (photo: http://bit.ly/2S19taS). Even so, I think I fared better with the $6.95 Create Your Own Sumo Poke Bowl where I could choose my own base (organic mixed greens vs. rice), protein (yellow fin tuna out of seven possible sashimi or cooked meats), sauce (gomae sesame because I'm watching my calories), and unlimited toppings. UNLIMITED. Music to my penny-pinching ears as I went to town with everything from shelled edamame to pineapple to fish eggs. The result was fresh and delicious (photo: http://bit.ly/2S3psVY). The baby-faced Ed U. would approve. FOOD - 4 stars...plentiful portions of satisfying fare with the poke bowl the jackpot AMBIANCE - 3 stars...not much to the space but who cares SERVICE - 4 stars...friendly for sure TOTAL - 4 stars...ah, to be young again RELATED - Looking for sushi? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2GSJsru read more

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Great food here. Not knowing Berkeley very well, I rolled into this place for an early dinner. The chef recommended a sushi burrito featuring fried chicken, which was very good. I also had some ramen, which was good but the highlight was the burrito. Service was very good as well. read more

Small sushi spot and very quiet. The lion king roll was the best ever. I enjoy the other food too but I'd probably just come back for the lion king roll. The service was okay, there was just one worker but she was very sweet. read more

Get their sushi burritos! Large portions for reasonable prices. I usually save each half for 1.5-2 meals depending on the day. --takoyaki balls: also pretty good SERVICE: Nice & efficient read more

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Try this place! Are the chicken teriyaki plate (10/10) chicken was very tender and the portion was generous. I ordered the 3 in 1 sushi burrito-- 10/10. The burrito has salmon, tuna and another raw fish, combined with a perfect mix of pickled veggies and sticky rice. It was absolutely delicious and the waitress was very attentive and observant. Would definitely come back to try other dishes given that these two were great quality. read more

Sumo Roll - 3 in 1 sushi burrito 10/10 Chicken teriyaki plate 10/10 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Berkeley, California

The food here is bomb! We had a sumo burrito and a bowl. Everything is very fresh and the staff is extremely kind. Cannot express how great this place is-come try for yourself:) read more

This is so good!!!!!!!!! 10/10 I enjoyed this and am sad that this place is located in Berkeley since we live a bit far. read more

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