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    Sushi Ara

    3.7 (256 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Bibimbap
    Francis D.

    Working in Glendora, I've been able to go to this place many times. I've done the AYCE and lunch specials both of which I would recommend. For AYCE they had a special of about $21 for appetizers and rolls which is a great deal. It was a limited selection but it was good to fill in my AYCE fix. The lunch specials are also good value, they serve not just Japanese but Korean meals as well. The bento boxes are ok, the Korean stuff I really I find filling. I've had the seafood tofu soup and bibimbap on different occasions, both had generous portions and good flavor. It was also served with about 3 banchans width is not bad considering the price. Service is fair to food.

    Special Korean menu.
    Jennie W.

    This is one of our go-to AYCE spots! Not only do they have sushi, but they have a special Korean menu as well. The food is always delicious and the price for it is very decent. There's one sushi chef at a time so typically there is a small wait in between rounds. But that's OK since it allows us a chance to digest our food The ambience is nice, they have booths and tables for larger parties. We typically do take out unless we want AYCE. So every time we call they have my previous order which makes it easy to re-order.

    Salmon hand roll
    Marycarmen m.

    I've been here three times already, and every visit has been just as good as the last, went back 7/24/2025 which says a lot about their consistency. The quality of the sushi and sashimi is excellent, always fresh and flavorful. For just $21.99, their all-you-can-eat deal is one of the best values around. You seriously can't beat it. They also have a Happy Hour Monday through Thursday with a buy one, get one 50% off special, which makes it even easier to indulge without breaking the bank. The atmosphere is quiet, cozy, and feels a bit more private than your typical sushi spot, which I really appreciate when I just want to relax and enjoy my meal. The service has been great every time super attentive and friendly without being overbearing. If you're looking for a reliable, high-quality sushi spot with great deals and a chill vibe, Ara Sushi is it. Highly recommend! My favorite sushi spot! I keep brining friends here.

    FANTASTIC service, my server Angie was incredibly attentive. Unfortunately my rice was extremely overcooked (very mushy, sticking to my teeth) and for some reason the "manager" felt the need to confront me when I told my server I wasn't happy with my meal. Letting me know I should try my luck and complain about food at McDonald's. I never even asked for a refund, I was more than happy to pay for the food. I just had to spit out the sushi due to quality of the food, couldn't eat it at all.

    Oysters during Happy Hour
    Jowel G.

    Friday Lent. No place like sushi. We come here quite a bit for the friendly staff and AYCE sushi. Sashimi is fresh as well As the oysters and sushi. Sashimi salad is always on my list to Order. Tempura batter is usually light but somehow the visit before this was burnt (anything with a batter was cooked too long). Baked mussels was really good - like a very light teriyaki taste. Fresh oysters are fresh and on the spicy side. And you're never rushed to eat and pushed to leave within a timeframe. Restaurant is clean. Lots of parking.

    Soda area
    Mari J.

    Ordered for pick up in Yelp. It was quick. There was ample parking in the shopping area. The restaurant was empty but there's a lot of take out. service was friendly vibe. They offer buy one roll and get half off. All day for now. We ordered Philly roll it was a good size for the price, fish was fresh. Sai roll was pretty good as well, just a little spicy for my taste. They have happy hours and AYCE pricing.

    Ray M.

    By far, this is still my favorite AYCE sushi restaurant. The place is very clean, very well organized and decorated very nice. Service is ALWAYS OUTSTANDING!! The sushi chefs and all the young waitresses are non stop and very hard workers. The waitresses check on you and your party every few minutes to make sure you are doing good. I love great service! The sushi here is soooooo good!! Very fresh and tasty and the potions ALWAYS leave walking away feeling like you just had a GREAT meal. The AYCE menu is extensive with sooo many delicious items from which to choose This is definitely my number one choice for sushi

    Sashimi Salad
    John D.

    I started coming to Sushi Ara after my wife raved about it following her meal with her mom and brothers one day. Sushi Ara appeals to me for a number of reasons, all of which I'll eventually discuss below. Food: I'm starting to sound like a broken record, and although I haven't lost any friends or family over it, a number of people have expressed boredom with my constant evangelism for my strict pescatarian version of the Mediterranean diet. Anyhow, I am always on the lookout for a way to enjoy my favorite foods, even my so-called guilty pleasures, and Sushi Ara has answered the call. Although brown rice isn't an option here, they do have a number of "no rice" options, including at least two fresh rolls, the Jen-Jen and Honeymoon rolls. They also have several baked "no rice" rolls, but those are deep fried, so I can't speak to their quality; nevertheless, everything I've had here has been delicious, from the fresh rolls to the sashimi salad, so I feel confident that the other offerings are great, too. My wife loves the Korean menu here (yep, Japanese and Korean cuisine in one place!) as well as the AYCE menu. Service: The service is quick and efficient. We don't wait long to get menus or place drink/food orders. Food comes out quickly, and servers are polite, swift, and accurate. I like that we don't have to harangue the wait staff for refills, not even for my ice water. The staff take care of our needs, don't hover, and don't try to rush us out. What else can one ask for? Ambience: For whatever reason, Sushi Ara is never packed when we go. Granted, we tend to go in the middle of the afternoon between traditional mealtimes. I like not having to wait for a table. The restaurant is nice and cool, which is especially important in the summer, and the tables are clean. The staff are pretty quiet here, and they don't have loud music playing, so it's easy to carry on conversations without having to talk over the employees. Finally, because the place is casual and the staff nice, I'd say it's a pretty child-friendly eatery. There is usually at least one family with kids when we go. Overall, I enjoy it here, and I recommend it for a quick and casual sushi lunch/dinner when you are looking for a casual-yet-quality dining experience. Enjoy!

    Salmon
    Ann M.

    Came here on a Sunday night an hour before closing and opted out on the AYCE and got sushi hand rolls instead. Hand rolls were good but too much rice in my opinion. The girl that served us was really slow even though it wasn't busy. Their AYCE is $38.99 in case you're wondering and it's located right next door to Stater Bros.

    Sashimi and salads.
    Christina C.

    The AYCE sushi here is pretty great! They don't skimp on the portions like Aikan and the rolls are made very neatly and presented nicely. Some of our orders came out wrong, but they fixed them. Service was a little slow for the restaurant being almost empty, but polite. Plenty of parking in the shared lot.

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    Excellent service. Food was fresh and tasty. My waiter Juls was super attentive and conversational. Will be back again.

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    Great sushi, plus staff was always nice and was never rude in any way. Love the mountain roll too

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    Great food. Daily happy hour on rolls. Great place for a light and healthy lunch. Great service

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    Sushi Ara is great if you're looking for good AYCE at a good price! Lunch $18.95 and Dinner is $23.95. Pink Hot is great!

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    Always great here! I usually online order but still have good customer service. They never disappoint.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Ara

    Are they still offering AYCE?

    As of today, 1/1/23 yes.

    Is there still all you can eat?

    Yes, $36.99 for AYCE

    Is AYCE Lunch only from Monday to Friday? We went there on Sunday around noon, they charged us Dinner AYCE price. So just curious.

    Lunch for Monday -Saturday. Sunday is for full price All day $26.99

    Sashimi with no rice, included in AYCE?

    No, but there fish to rice ratio is on point. Not too much rice per fish portion

    Does teriyaki beef or chicken come with AYCE?

    Yes Chicken teriyaki, beef bulgogi,chicken wings and more included.

    1. What is dinner cost? I heard it is buffet (all you can eat). 2. Can you send me the menu?

    It cost around 26 dollars and i think menu is on the photo

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    You have to try this "Sexy Woman" at least once! No rice people!
    You have to try this "Sexy Woman" at least once! No rice people!
    Can you believe this awesome dragon roll is on the 50% discount menu?
    Can you believe this awesome dragon roll is on the 50% discount menu?
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    These 3 rolls under $20!

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