Small corner spot. It's cold in this corner spot. More carry out than dine-in tonight. I think the owner and his wife are the only staff running the dining and kitchen. Efficient team. He checked up on us. Ordered 2 House salad, veggie tempura, crunch snow crab, spicy California, spicy chicken, salmon teriyaki. $58.14 Protein Entrees comes with miso soup, house salad and a bowl of rice. The miso soup is good, small bowl, makes you want more of it. The house salad is good, the dressing is yummy, not overly sweet. The tempura is super light and crispy, sweet potatoes, onion, green bean, zucchini. The crunchy snow crab and the spicy California rolls were both good. The rice is delicious and fresh here. The spicy chicken is yummy, small chicken pieces. Julienned potatoes with the chicken, garnished with green onion. The chicken is tender. The salmon is perfectly cooked, not a big fan of the teriyaki, seemed chunky in parts of it. Good quality food, good portions. Look forward to our next visit. read more

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Food is amazing and was ready really fast. The attendant/cooker was so polite and available. I recommend if you would like to experience a family and cozy place. read more

This cute little mom and pop shop is GREAT!!!! The sushi is good. I don't normally like fried rice I've only had it one place I liked it and that was when my friend made me his homemade. But the fried rice at Sushi 1 us phenomenal I loved it it tastes just like my friends homemade rice. I will definitely be back for second and third and and and . I highly recommend Sushi 1 for anyone who is in the mood for some food that tastes homemade. read more

We were nearby for volleyball and we got a craving for sushi so we decided to give this place a try. Very authentic Japanese atmosphere and wonderful service. We had edamame and toriyaki to start and both were delicious. The rolls were beautiful and good. Those that had the tempura weren't great only because they tasted like they'd been fried in stale oil. This was the only reason for the one star missing. Freshen up the oil vat and it's a perfect 5 star rating. There was only one other group on a Friday night so I have to believe COVID still deters people. They also mentioned that Novi was having trouble with their water so they didn't have any ice for the drinks and they served bottled water which is great since you know they are thinking of the customer. read more

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Walked down from apartment with a friend was gonna come in & dine but we had to use the restroom before we walk in the older gentleman says are u using the restroom we said yes he gets offended and says " when u walk into my restaurant u have to say u would like to use my restroom" "u can't just walk in without asking" it's a public restroom and if we was gonna dine in we definitely weren't now...terrible experience and didn't even eat there it's barely any customers in there so I can imagine why. Why would I trust someone who is rude from walking in to serve me food? read more

$35 worth of waste. I didn't like anything I ordered Yum yum was yum nasty The New Volcano Vegas roll Never again read more

Great food, amazing service. We got the tempura udon, a spicy California roll, and a rainbow roll. The soup was hot and the sushi was very fresh. Our server was very kind and did a great job. I highly recommend stopping here for some yummy and authentic sushi (and more)! read more

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The food was spectacular from the miso soup & side salad (with ginger dressing), to the sushi roll to the main entrees. The selection was so vast with items we love, it was tough to decide and now can't wait to go back and get another one of our favorite Korean and sushi items. I have been eating BiBimBap for nearly 38 years and would have to say, Sushi 1's version was right up there with the best that I have had! The Bulgogi was stellar in its own right! We do have a favorite sushi place, but with its location being a bit farther than we like, we have been wanting to secure a closer place to get Sushi and after dining at Sushi 1 earlier this week, this has been taken care of. The quickness of getting all of our food was highly appreciated and it always nice to get service with a smile! Thank you so much for filling the void we have had for a while in getting the "full package" in our dining experience! read more

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This place is a hidden gem and the best sushi in the Novi area. The fish is so fresh and I love the house salad because their ginger dressing is great. My favorite roll is the yum yum! If you don't like your rolls tempura just make sure to tell them because the menu doesn't indicate which rolls are tempura on the outside. If your around the area go check them out!! read more

A hidden gem. My fiancee has lived here for years and I have been around for a few months. We didn't think to try this whole in the wall but after having our first visit, we have been twice in a matter of days. The quality of the rolls and the flavor combinations have been amazing. We will be getting sushi from here again in the near future. Do Not Pass Up!!! read more

I've only been there once and I'm impressed so far. My "gold standard" meal that I get to compare one Japanese restaurant to another is Tempura udon, a piece of Salmon Roe nigiri and a spicy salmon roll. No restaurant will have broth that can ever compare to the one from my favorite restaurant, but this is still really good. The udon noodles weren't overdone, and I love that the tempura is served on the side so they don't get soggy. The piece of salmon roe nigiri was great as well. Every so often, I visit a place where the salmon roe tastes soapy, that's an indication it's not that fresh. Sushi 1's was not soapy. As far as the spicy salmon roll, I'll have to deduct a star for that. First of, it's not very spicy at all. Second, there wasn't all that much salmon in the roll to be begin with. Lastly, the roll looks bigger than it is because of all the cucumber filler. I'm happy to see Sushi 1 also has a Korean menu, I'm definitely looking forward to trying that out as well. I'm so glad to have found a good Japanese/Korean restaurant near my new office, I was getting desparate. read more

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Don't sleep on this place.. it is the cutest little mom and pop sushi place on this side of town. I would get food from them everyday and twice on sunday if i could. The owners are the sweetest and this place is the definition of supporting small. read more

Had a fantastic meal tonight with Vegetable Tempura, Bibimbap with Tofu, and 2 sushi rolls. It was so good! Nice relaxing atmosphere. We will come again! read more

My favorate is Al Tang, Korean menu. It is really good. It takes little more time to get food but mostly very satisfied.

Omg this is the best place ever ,everyone NEEDS to go to Sushi 1. Their chicken with that awesome sauce is sooo good.The egg rolls are to die for because it has such good flavor and the crust around it is so crunchy and flavorful! You would loveee their sushi (any kind) it's amazing. All of the people there are so friendly,kind, and everything you can ask for in a person! Sushi 1 is so good 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!!!!!! read more

a really cute place, one of the best sushi places i've ever been to ! the portion sizes are very generous, with around 8 pieces for each roll definitely recommend and we will come again ! read more

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Two weeks ago I was driving past and had a hankering for some veg sushi. it was 430pm and they allegedly had just opened for dinner. I had really wanted to eat there for take out. There was one customer sitting in a far corner on one side drinking water waiting on someone I guess. Another table near front that had 4 or 5 folks sitting and waiting. One lady in front of me waiting at the front counter for her take out order and then me looking over their basic menu. Wishing i had the time & cash for some bibimbap... Finally the one dude working there takes my simple order - 1 pickled radish roll & 1 avocado cucumber roll - the prices seemed reasonable - i told him no wasabi please, & extra ginger please. He didn't ring me up and off he went into the back... After waiting 30 minutes for my simple order & still no food, and the dude still not coming around to even acknowledge my existence as a customer waiting to pay & receive my order... finally after 40mins. I gave up and walked out. I have no clue if there was any one else actually working there. Only saw the 1 dude, who periodically brought beverages and appetizers to the table of 5+ folks sitting off to the side. I read more

I prefer to use a napkin, but when food is this good, you've gotta lick your fingers clean! This is especially true when it comes to the Korean style wing-dings. The sauce is bursting with flavor and the fried portion is crunchy and delicious. I would come back JUST to get these (and trust me, I will!). I think this is an excellent choice for those who like having their pals over to watch a good game of football and want to munch on finger food. This will hit the spot - I promise!!! If you're not into meat, another good choice is the kimchi soup. The rich flavors and simmering broth will leave you feeling warm, satisfied and in a relaxed mood, especially on a cold day. This place has excellent food, a clean environment, and helpful waitstaff. I will be going back and recommending Sushi 1 to others. read more

Five star sushi, but I gave four stars because they are significantly more expensive than other local places if you're ordering a few random rolls, like I usually do. (Ex, avocado roll here is 3.95, at my other sushi spot it is 2.50). It looks like lunch would be a good time to come; they offer a sushi lunch of 5 pcs sushi and a California roll for 9.95, which isn't bad. Hubby and I tried three rolls. 1) spicy salmon (which wasn't expressly on the sushi order sheet, but we asked and they made it for us). Very good. Came with big pieces of cucumber in it, which you could ask to be omitted if you wanted. 2) Vegas roll- this roll came out differently than a previous yelper described. It was very good, soft rice outside with shrimp tempura, crab, and two kinds of fish rolled inside. 3) California roll- the classic, flavorful and fresh tasting. Not an afterthought like I feel some California rolls can be. None of our rolls came out with any sauce, which I didn't request, but I was TOTALLY fine with it because I generally don't care for sauces on sushi anyway. I requested no masago on the California roll. The service was quick, attentive and friendly. I'll probably be back for lunch sometime. If you like Korean food, this place would open up a whole new world of possibilities for you. I'm only interested in the sushi though so that's what this review is based on. :) read more

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A small little place in a strip mall but they have great sushi! Everything is fresh and well prepared. We get sushi here frequently and I'm a sushi snob but surprisingly we love it! read more

Sushi 1 has excellent food and sushi all around. Their lunch boxes are my go-to during the workday. They always include a wide variety of food and are a great special. Their menu has a good variety of dishes and Id recommend this place to everyone! Its always good and the staff is always super polite. read more

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The best sushi spot in novi, everything is always cooked how you want it & every time I get food from here it's better than the last

Best Korean restaurant so far in Michigan. I am Korean and from New York and spent the last four years in California, and even my Korean mom said the cook is wonderful. Best quality food and banchan, and big generous portions especially for the price! We will be dining here much more often. Owners are very kind and accommodating, they made something for me that wasn't even on the menu and it was delicious. Wonderful home cooked Korean food. read more

Miso soup and edamame had a funny taste, the ginger looked sickly and sushi had no flavor at all. I've had better sushi at the grocery store. Honestly I was shocked how horrible all the food was. read more

Living in Novi, I have a high bar for sushi. Sushi 1 was just okay to me. I feel like this restaurant really catered to the more Americanized sushi. The service was timely, but the one thing that irked me was that we received the wrong sushi roll. When we got it, we asked which rolls were what and then noticed there was a crazy roll on there that neither of us ordered. When we asked the waiter to check, he pointed to the the crazy roll and said it was actually the Vegas roll. When we received our bill, I checked our sushi order, and the waiter totally misidentified the sushi and gave us the wrong roll unapologetically. I ate the sushi and enjoyed it, but didn't appreciate that we got the wrong roll and it was not corrected. read more

I ordered two sushi rolls for carry out . One was a tuna roll which came as expected. The other was the yum yum roll.. BE WARNED it is tempura fried. No where on the menu does it say that it is tempura fried. I was very disappointed to have received the fried roll. Because of this, I probably won't end up going back, I'd recommend going to Yori Sushi instead. read more

Amazing I have been coming here for about 8 year now and the owners are the cutest most hardworking people and I have always had a great meal no matter what I order. 10/10 highly recommended. Even after the pandemic I've noticed most places have gone down in quality but this place is the exception amazing before and after!!!! read more

Such a great place for sushi! Family owned and operated, the service is always spectacular and super friendly! The food has been delicious every time I've been there, and that has been several times! I can't recommend Sushi 1 enough! read more

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Entire family was very pleased with take-out dinner. Tofu stew and Korean wings were a big hit as well as squid stir fry and others. The dinner was a great value and fresh-tasting. Not too MSG-ridden as other Asian foods so very pleased to have found it. read more

Very good. My boyfriend and I moved down the street from here and decided to give it a try. We've had carry out 5+ times at this point, never dined in. Always been very satisfied with the freshness and quality. The only negative I can come up with is the price. It is a little high in comparison to other sushi joints in the area, but the quality is there. Good thing is they usually give you a 20% off coupon every time you order. Definitely worth a taste! read more

Was able to get 4 rolls for little over $20. They were open after 9pm and they gave me a 20% off next visit coupon. They serve both Japanese and Korean food. They have great quality and price. read more

This place is just around the corner from me and I love them. Super friendly and they are always giving 20% off coupons. The sushi is fresh and delicious, especially the green roll, vegas roll, new volcano roll, and the spicy california roll. The batter on their fried rolls is very light and tasty, not heavy like some places. Try the spicy flat roll on special- big pieces to fit in your mouth but worth it! read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while, so we got carryout. We were all disappointed. The sushi was blah. Way too many sesame seeds overwhelmed the taste of the fillings. We got some simple stuff just to try - California and shrimp rolls, and some udon. The udon was good and the tempura had flavorful batter. The sushi was overpriced, but the rolls were larger than the norm - more pieces. It would have been nice if that was clear on the menu. The menu was boring and uninformative. Many Japanese places around have pictures or better descriptions of their rolls. I was afraid to order certain rolls because I wasn't sure how they made them. We were tired and didn't want to wait and ask 20 questions to the waiter. Just make the menu more descriptive. The selection of sushi was also limited. The total menu had a nice selection however, so the name of the restaurant was misleading. Based on other reviews, it looks like the full menu may be their forte. My biggest complaint - cut back on the sesame seeds! Wow!! read more

I actually made an account just to write this review. I don't often find restaurants when they're still new and seeing as it's only been open a little more than a month, I was impressed and figured if anyone deserves a good review, it's them. Sushi 1 does a lot of things right that other places don't do. At first I was greeted by the decor of the place. It's nothing over the top and is very casual, which I enjoyed. However when the food came out, I was blown away. The presentation was Clean and fresh, and the flavor was incredible. I ordered a chicken teriyaki dish and a new volcano roll. Without a doubt in my mind this is the best sushi roll I've ever had, and the same goes for the chicken teriyaki. The roll I think was one of their more expensive specialties, but it's worth every penny. It's presented unlike anything I've seen and the flavor combination of the sauces and meat were incredible. I highly recommend this roll to anyone who goes there. The chicken teriyaki blew me away as well. The chicken was high quality and cooked perfectly, with a good ratio of sauce. No rubbery parts, no fat, no mystery pieces. The food is what showed me that this is actually a high class place, though presented very casually. In general I find the restaurant to be very humble. I spoke to one of the workers there who actually ended up being the owners' son, at which point I learned this this was a place owned and operated by ma and pa, doing all of the cooking and sushi themselves. I think because of this, they're able to offer a lot more than other places for your money. The food was incredible and the wait staff were very professional and attractive, which is a hard combination to come by in wait service. It might sound shallow but its always nice to have a server who isn't hard on the eyes, and when they're good workers i don't think you can ask for much more. The chef, his son and the wait staff were all respectful and easy to talk to. From what I could tell the others in the restaurant also enjoyed their experience, and our table neighbors told us they were eating the best chicken wings they've ever had (from a sushi place?!). Indeed, they looked awesome. I will definitely be going back and exploring the menu more, including those chicken wings! Nothing but good things to say at this point, highly recommended and I hope they do well. read more

My family and I have been coming to Sushi 1 ever since they first opened. The food is amazing and the service is always great. Every time we order we are taken back by how tasty it is. Since it's down the street from me I have to stop myself from trying to order everyday lol. read more

I came here for lunch with a fellow Elite Yelper. I ordered a sashimi lunch box and was pleased with the variety and quantity. The sashimi was salmon, tuna and red snapper (the most popular among Americans?). Included a fried dumpling, a dollop of potato salad, California rolls and so forth. The miso soup (which I don't bother past the first spoonful at most places) was delicate and flavorful. My friend ordered BiBimBap and received all the Korean side dishes which she shared. I really enjoyed the kimchee and bean sprouts. My favorite was the sweetish pickle that included celery and chayote squash. Crispy, slightly sweet and refreshing! read more

It was ok, but not someplace I'll put in the rotation. The sushi was ok, but didn't taste the freshest. I didn't eat the nigiri I ordered.

Really close to home, so I go there for sushi a lot. The sushi is always fresh, and there's a decent selections of appetizers. Yesterday I tried the squid from the Korean entree menu. And it was delicious. Really generous portion, big enough to share. Also came with a ginger salad (delicious dressing) and miso soup, as well as a side of rice. Definitely going to try more of their Korean dishes. Sometimes it takes a long time to get the food out, and they don't have sea urchin, which is my favorite, so it's only a four star review. However, it's a great place, and I'll definitely come back. read more

Amazing food! I got some spicy California rolls for takeout & it tasted much better than I expected. The sushi was great and so was the service! read more

Great sushi and very friendly staff. Was a little long on the wait but with the covid and take out it is understandable. Only downfall was they do a blend for the spicy tuna. Which isnt my favorite. But it was still good. Highly recommend the sushi 1 roll tho. read more