Fast and friendly service and very good quality sushi. Our orders varied from habachi chicken to multiple specialty rolls. Also had some edamame, spring rolls, fried rice, and the green tea. It's a small little sushi place but the chef certainly knows what he's doing. We've been several times and never had a bad meal. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Salmon Nigiri, Kein Roll, and a tuna roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Placed order over the phone. Ordered Hibachi Shrimp and Hibachi Chicken which is described with fried or steamed rice, sweet carrots, mushrooms and clear soup. Order was wrong and all they did was apologize. We received Shrimp Teriyaki instead of Hibachi and received Veggie Teriyaki instead of Chicken Hibachi. They informed me Hibachi Shrimp comes with broccoli instead of mushrooms. The sauce was more like Teriyaki not Hibachi! Spring Rolls were hard and tough. Disappointed. read more

I come here all the time and they are fantastic! It's so great to have a delicious sushi spot close by. Service is great and fast and the chefs and staff are very friendly! The inside is great I'd say this is one of those places that location may be deceiving but very much delivers once you go inside. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Ghost rider roll and rainbow roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Tonight we had the best waitress and service and when I asked to meet the owner he never came out. I am from out if town so we were in the parking lot and went back to use the bathroom when I overheard the owner taking 7.00 off of the 10.00 tip we left for the waitress. Is this even legal? I cannot believe what I saw and heard but this is not right and so Un-America.The server was great but the owner was an ass. read more

Really good fresh fish, good service, sushi chef made me roll two specialty rolls that were amazing. First time having a dessert roll. read more

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The sushi is way faster and way better than other places in town. The only problem is the person that makes it seems to be on vacation a lot and they don't delegate that responsibility to anyone else. Sometimes the guy that makes it is in, sometimes not. The waiters and waitresses seem to be new every time but always friendly. I love pan fried upon from here and hayfire rolls. The miso soup seemed musty and like they microwave it. read more

It's amazing food! Very friendly staff. The place very cozy. We had the pan fried noodles and their specialty roll. Must try!

First visit yesterday Fantastic and UNUQUE menu items, prepared well with fresh ingredients, was hoping for some Asian comfort food, but was pleasantly surprised to find something next level. Unique delicious fresh. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend the appetizer called "honeymoon"! read more

The restaurant smelled like sewage, the sushi was meh, and super expensive! The server was sweet though.

The food and service were fantastic! Really enjoyed dining there. We ordered sushi.. a variety and enjoyed all of it. read more

Good and service- portion sizes are average sizes for lunch. Would give it a try again

Best sushi and customer service in town We go there a few times a month and are never disappointed! All the staff is wonderful and kind. read more

Food was pretty good! Dining room is small but cozy. There was a slight hiccup during the ordering, but it was resolved well by who I assume to be the owner so service was good. Got the veggie yakisoba and tried their dessert fried sushi, which was sweet and fried perfectly, will definitely be back to try more menu items. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Vegetable Yakisoba - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Yummy sushi! I was in the area visiting a friend, and we decided to grab lunch at Sumo. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the great reviews for a sushi place in Shelby! Here's the low-down: Pros: Casual atmosphere, and I loved the option of the bento boxes! I ordered the sushi lunch bento box, which was delicious! Everything was super fresh. Our waitress was super sweet and it was extremely quick service! They have a lot of options here, and I want to come back and try a few rolls. Cons: Rolls are pretty expensive here! Most of the special rolls are around $13-$16. But they sound delish, so I would give it a shot. I was hoping they would have some additional lunch specials. The restaurant could use a bit of a face-lift, but overall it was comfortable. I would definitely come back to try some additional menu items. But I highly recommend the bento box for sushi lovers! Yum! read more

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Looking for some decent veggies for dinner on a recent business trip. Even though it was Valentine's Day, place wasn't very busy but I wanted takeout anyway. Got the udon noodles with extra veggies and an avocado roll. The roll was just pathetic. Small with a mushy avocado, it just looked sad. It didn't taste much better than it looked. The udon and veggies were better. The veggies were plentiful (because I ordered extra veggies, I am assuming). Slightly over cooked but not by a lot. Decent flavor with a little bit of spice (which I asked for). The place was pricy for quality of food. If backed into a corner, I would return but wouldn't be my first choice. read more

The Chicken fried rice is too bland where I cannot taste the chicken at all and it's too greasy. The Sushi is good. I think the crunchy roll is the best so far. read more

Best sushi in Shelby. Service is the best, too. They have strict COVID protocols too. Someone put on Apple Maps that they're permanently closed and it's not true and it almost made me cry lol. Their mama San roll is the best, and while the sushi is pricey it's absolutely worth it. They also have the best fried rice out there. I'm excited for summer to roll around so hopefully they can open up their outdoor seating area and we can enjoy some food here! read more

The soup we got was cold... the food was not good and not a lot of it. Shrimp sauce was so sweet I couldn't eat it. The egg rolls were microwaved read more

DELICIOUS SUSHI AND FRIED RICE!!!! the food is exquisite and delicious, always made with fresh ingredients and is always the best tasting!

Okay if you haven't been to SUMO and you love Japanese food then what are you doing? This place makes the best Sushi's that I have had in North Carolina. The owner and the staff there are very friendly and the owner really cares of what kind of quality is in his food. Trust me this place is legit authentic Sushi's and amazing food. Try it let me know what you think. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - New York King, Hay fire, Crazy dog, and Ghost rider sushi rolls and Chicken Udon ALL AMAZING!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

It had been quite a while since I'd been to Sumo. They were a good meal! I always like a Bento box because it offers lots of little things on my plate. The Sumo boxes are arguably a little healthier than those at Sushi Dojo across town because they come with soup and salad instead of an egg roll, shrimp tempura and crab rangoons. I dare say the California roll sushi is even better than Sushi Dojo's. It's nice having a place like this in our small town. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

The BEST sushi this part of town. Staff very friendly and helpful. Outside needs to be more inviting but once INSIDE perfect !! Hoke in the wall GEM . Our server Miles was very knowledgeable in all the menu. A MUST GO read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Rainbow sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Just a little hole in the wall joint with amazing food! The Sumo Tower was like a pretty pile of sushi without the wrap! Reasonably priced, delicious food, great service! read more

Best sushi in Shelby. Love the scorpion! not much to look at just a little hole in the wall

Service was terrible. Workers were absolutely rude. Not everything was in the bag. Do not recommend.

Visited Sumo last night and was pleasantly surprised. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the sushi was really delicious. We were welcomed kindly when we entered and were told to sit where we wanted. We were informed that sushi would take 30 minutes to get due to only having one sushi chef, but we ordered anyway. It was delivered in a very timely manner, no problems! We also shared a Bento Box with tempura shrimp and vegetables. The rice was cooked with no salt in the water making it bland and honestly having an off taste. The ginger dressing for my salad was not pleasant. It had a tannic quality that I can't better put my finger on, but I wouldn't get again. The tempura was absolutely tasteless when eaten alone, it was begging for a sprinkling of salt. You'll notice I still give this place 4 stars. This is because the service was so kind and the sushi was that good. I normally don't like a California roll, but this one is one I'd order on its own without coming in the Bento box. Also, the simple onion soup was delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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Until they make my daughter's food right I will not do business there anymore. I have 7 other people who are behind me on this. Gave her 2 kids plates and charged her $40. Called them and they said there wasn't anything they could do about it. Not very good business. I could go into detail about the problem I had and I will if they don't make it right. read more

I was wanting some good Japanese so I pulled up yelp! Found Sumo! We went for dinner that night. We were pleasantly surprised first with the clear soup! We got steak and chicken hibachi and spring rolls. Everything was delicious and very flavorful! We have been back three times now. Always a friendly staff and fast service! If you want good food and not your fast food Japanese, try Sumo! read more

Clean, attentive wait staff and good food! We will come again. The hibachi was very good! read more

I love their Gyoza and chicken. However, their rice is not very good. To many large onions and raw carrots in the rice read more

I don't spend a lot of time in Shelby. In fact, this was the first time I went there and I was a little nervous about food options in a town this small. I ventured into Sumo around 330pm on a Saturday. Late lunch, and let me start by saying I had reached the hangry point and likely would have eaten dirt I was so hungry! The place is small so I was thankful we went at an off peak time so I didn't have to wait! The waitress was friendly and greeted us quickly. Drinks were on the table fast and we placed our order. They have a very big selection of Sushi Rolls to chose from. They have several pages in their menu, but also have a chalkboard wall where they lost the various rolls featured each week. I thought the rolls were very creative and was very happy with the selection to choose from. I ordered a "Hayway Roll" and Shrimp Hibachi. The hibachi came out first which I didn't understand. I was so hungry that I ate it before I remembered to take a picture. The sushi came out 2nd, which I happily polished off as my Clear Soup (which should arrive before hibachi) hit the table! The order in which the food arrived was weird, however the food was delicious. The service was good and the food was great, so I would go back! read more

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Great place, inexpensive food and good portions. I have enjoyed going here for lunch, highly recommend it.

Looks run down but has good rating! Affordable prices and good sushi! Sushi on a budget lol without compromising taste! Would recommend upgrading appearance for full 5 star rating read more

Excellent sushi. Do not be misled by the appearance of the restaurant. They hit way above their weight. Looking forward to the next time we are in Shelby so we can eat here again. read more

Just wanted to update that we still come here rather often. The sushi is still excellent and tastes very fresh. Probably the best in Shelby. They don't have as many other options but their sushi menu is super diverse and their staff really knows the menu well. They're great at creating rolls and making recommendations based on your likes and dislikes. read more

great food, great customer service and great place to eat. we have a volcano rolls and it was awesome.

Great hole in the wall find. So glad we found a good sushi place close to home. The food and service was great. We will definitely be returning soon! Our server miles had such a great attitude and personality. read more

Man I love this place! Anytime we're in Shelby and want to grab some good sushi this place is it. No, you're obviously not going to find the best sushi ever in Shelby (I had sushi once in a 5 star restaurant in California, that will always stay in my mind) but the fish is fresh and they so many combinations you're sure to find something. Even if you don't love sushi they have a lot of other menu items to choose from. I always enjoy getting the chicken udon noodle soup. The bowl is huge and I always leave stuffed! The service here is really nice and the wait time for food is fast. When we bring our kids they always give them chopsticks with a rubber band and some paper on the end so it's easier for them to hold and THEY LOVE IT! My kids always get jealous when they see us with chopsticks but can't hold them like normal. You can imagine how excited they got when the restaurant brought them out special ones just for them. Kid-friendly places like this always makes me happy. I suggest this place much more over Sushi Dojo in Shelby. Yes, their menu items are very similar but the service there is terrible, you'll wait forever for your food and no where near as friendly to my kids as Sumo is. read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Everything was very good we got a boat and the chef gave us all roles everything was delicious staff was very friendly but not intrusive definitely would come back here again good prices read more

Sumo Sushi & Hibachi - Everything was absolutely delicious it looked so good when it came out I forgot to take a picture I just started eating - Sushi Bars Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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This place used to be amazing, I'm not sure what happened. The wait staff is rude and I wad charged more than what the menu said. I used to send tons of people here, never again. The last several times have just not been a good experience. read more