This place is AMAZING! 100/100 recommend. Came to this restaurant for my cousins birthday. We did wait about an hour but it was so worth it. They sat us for a party of 8 and once everyone was ready they took our order for drinks and appetizers. The prices here are phenomenal, they are the most affordable sushi prices I have ever encountered so far. For what we ordered, this would've costed over $80 in Carlsbad. My partner and I ordered Spicy Garlic Edamame, fried gyoza, a miso soup, the drink special #2 which was one Sapporo and a Large sake, 1 Ensenada roll, and 1 California roll with cream cheese and jalapeño added. ALL for under $50. This was insanely amazing. All the food was extremely yummy. I loved the spicy garlic edamame, probably one of the bests I have ever had. Our rolls were both so good. The workers were nice and attentive. They were so kind and brought my cousin out two delicious birthday desserts. Overall, I would very much recommend this restaurant for any sushi lovers. read more

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We stumbled upon this place. It was busy but not full. Service top notch and attentive. Had the May Bento box, my friend had a side salad and a roll. I've already recommended to friends if you're in the area. read more

Decided to try out the Washington location...it's 10 minutes closer to home. Had a great time. Spicy edamame was DELICIOUS as was the crispy rice roll with seared salmon, two glasses of plum wine and it was perfection! We will be back soon. read more

Decided to treat my (3) Sons for a lunch get together and what a great decision made. The server was "over the top", friendly and took great care of us. The food was terrific and pleasing to the last bite. Ordered some tuna jalapeño poppers and my taste buds are still thanking me. Of course I ventured with some yummy Saki accompanied by an Ice cold Sapporo, hey why not? Service is great, pricing is a good value (they have daily specials) and the atmosphere is perfect. If you haven't been here yet what are you waiting for?I recommend giving this place a shot. Believe me you won't be disappointed! read more

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We discovered Sushi Deli 1 about a year ago, and it's quietly become one of our favorite neighborhood spots. It's reliable, affordable, and surprisingly creative for a casual sushi joint. We've tried a ton from the menu, but the standouts for us are the Lemon Pepper Edamame, Coco Loco, Sunkissed, Motion of the Ocean, and Island Breeze Roll. Every roll feels fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully made. They also keep things fun with rotating promotions and themed nights -- their Taco Tuesday is clever. The vibe is lively, and while the servers aren't overly chatty, they're consistent. We usually park a couple blocks away near our gym since there's no parking, and if there's ever a wait, we just grab a drink at the bar two doors down until our table's ready. Nothing fancy, just great food, fair prices, and an easy local feel. It's the kind of spot you keep coming back to because it never disappoints. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for lunch and it's always fast service and the food comes out quick. The ambiance is casual and great for families or dates. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Fried Calamari - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Service , food and ambiance was the best! Definitely recommend coming for yummy reasonably priced food!

Everything about this place is top tier . I am usually a sushi hater due to the texture but I had expirenced the baked sushi and it is one of my favorite things to eat now . The service is also impeccable as we had some last minute friends join us and the host and server had no issue accommodating us ! This restaurant deserves it roses!! read more

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Haven't been in awhile! Always a fun easy go to for good sushi. Sat at the bar which was a first for us. Great service. Ordered "the special" Which was 2 rolls and they accommodated change so wanted on a different roll. "The San Diego" Food was good, just relaxing, good vibe inside. Won't wait so long to come back. read more

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Tasty sushi, nice menu with lots of options. We had a mixture of rolls, seaweed salad and a really tasty lemon pepper edamame. Took it to go! read more

We met my friends here for lunch and I'm glad that we did. Parking was hard to find and I noticed quite a long line out the door but after I found parking, the 4 of us were seated as soon as we arrived. My wife and I ordered Fire fire, verano and hot hot pearl sushi rolls. They were all so delicious and I can't wait to come back to try different rolls. I highly recommend this place. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Fire Fire and Verano - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is always my go to spot when I want Sushi, and they never fail to satisfy my sushi craving. I went on a hungry stomach and ordered too much. I had the miso soup which is a must. I ordered garlic wings and of course a shrimp tempura sushi roll. So good ya'll! The service was phenomenal upon entrance. Our waitress was genuinely kind and was very attentive to us, which made the experience even better. The vibe inside is warming and cozy yet hip and fun. Never disappoints, which is why I frequent this restaurant often. read more

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Sushi Deli is one of my favorite spots. The food and prices are great. Service is great. Definitely recommend it.

The sushi here is very good, and the prices can't be beat. I can't believe I never discovered this place during college. I came here with an old friend from college and we loved their menu - they have a huge variety of sushi and appetizers and you can order however much or little you are feeling that way. Staff are very friendly and attentive. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Chicken Karaage Chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here for happy hour my favorite spot for sushi They have new items like. The corn shrimp Roll with. I didn't take a pic of it but it was good will order it again. And most definitely will be back for more read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Carnitas Carnitas Egg Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Went here on Valentine's Day weekend and they had a special called the "third wheel". We both ordered that. It was a roll and a beverage. I got the rainbow roll and hubby got something spicy. Our drinks were a plum wine and a beer. You can probably guess who got what on that. It was a beautiful day outside and we got to sit by the window. Service was friendly and terrific. Love this place as one of my "go to" places in San Diego. read more

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I love Sushi Deli 1, this is my go-to sushi spot. I have been coming here for a couple of years and it's been consistently pleasant. Here is everything I got today: - Carnitas Egg Roll, 7/10 : These are okay. They aren't my favorite but others seem to really enjoy them. The warm avocado kind of throws me off. However, it comes with an amazing spicy mayo dip. - Shrimp Tempura, 9.5/10 : You can never go wrong with these! Perfectly crispy and tasty. - Mussel Dynamite, 10/10 : These are going to be my new staple when I come here. The mussels are huge! And the spicy mayo is just wonderful with it. Wow. - Motion in the ocean, 9.5/10 : Today was my first time trying this roll and I love it. It is full of flavor. I didn't even have to dip it in soy sauce. Although I loved the food and the service for the most part, I have a couple of comments. Firstly, when we first came in to be seated the hostess said we would need to wait for 15-20 minutes. However there was this table right in front of us (I included a picture). When I asked about it, the hostess said that they don't seat people there and it's a fire hazard? It didn't really make sense why it was even there. It ended being a really short wait and a table was ready for us within five minutes. Also, throughout the entire meal, the waiter failed to remove straw wrappers and empty plates. This doesn't bother me too much but it would've been nice to have a clear table. read more

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Overall decent experience. Nothing special. The employees are beyond welcoming and very polite. Hard to give this place a low rating but it's just not what it is. Sushi was actually pretty good but some areas were empty or lacked some ingredients. Also the price was very reasonable but due to the inconsistency of the rolls, felt off. Plenty of seating and definitely not too bad of a wait on a Thursday. Lots of the sushi was great, beer was a little flat. Just too many inconsistencies. But I will return! read more

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You get what you pay for! Everything here is super inexpensive, however, the quality reflects that. Miso Soup -- I've never seen anyone put tempura in their miso. At first I thought it was cool until all I could taste was tempura chunks and green onions. You couldn't get much of the actual broth & flavor. Crab Lagoon -- It was basically imitation crab + green onions. I personally felt like it needed cream cheese + other seasonings. Shogun Special -- $19 for a rainbow roll + 5 nigiri The thought of this special for the price is great, however, the quality wasn't. The fish on the rainbow roll was cut SUPER thin. (My boyfriend got a different sushi set that came with the same roll and his fish on top was thicker) The quality of the tuna on both the nigiri and roll were questionable -- it was a light pink color. The salmon nigiri tasted fine, but visually you couldn't tell it wasn't the best quality. April Sushi Special -- The Crunchy Bunny really surprised us. It had a great flavor. The Caterpillar Roll was decent. The eel in it was pretty thin and slightly fishy. The rainbow roll and spicy tuna were standard. This was our first time at this location. They have a decent amount of tables. Waited about 30 minutes on a Wednesday night. Our server, Jose, was super friendly. I haven't been to Sushi Deli in years. I used to frequent the Armour location when I was a teen and on a budget. People will be drawn to the prices, but I do recommend spending a little more to get a little more. read more

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I ordered in as my to go sushi place is closed on Sundays. I ordered shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura and monkey brain. It was just ok. Veggies cut roughly and the monkey brain could have more sauce. read more

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Love coming here for lunch! Great service, friendly staff, and amazing food. The miso soup is better than ANYWHERE else. I will be back :) read more

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Usually dine in but it's the second time ordering take out and it's the second time I experience a rude attitude from an employee there. Food has been great but service not so much. read more

I ordered this from DoorDash so can't speak too much for the actual restaurant itself, but for the price and the quality of what we got, I am pleased. The sushi was tasty and we received a lot for how much we paid. Perfect for an affordable and quick meal, without sacrificing taste. read more

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While it's always busy and the wait can be long, that just shows how worth it this place is. I love coming here with my family it's my little stress relief spot where I get my comfort food and actually enjoy myself. Parking kind of sucks too, but when something is that good, you deal with it. And the customer service is amazing every single time. Also the new addition to the sushi is amazing the green Buddha is my favorite! read more

If you like rolls with cream cheese you'll love this place. Unfortunately, I do not and as I was splitting the order with someone didn't realize over half the rolls in the samplers all had them! They weren't bad but it just wasn't something I enjoy. Service was okay; they were really confused about the sake and prices and the menu. Bathrooms were unfortunately wrecked while we were there. (Someone had #2 on the toilet seat and there were paper towels that had been used to wipe open in the trash can. Not their fault but oh my goodness). Parking was street meter - we got lucky but be prepped to drive around a bit if it's a busy time of day. All in all I don't think this is the spot for me but I can see why people like it so it would still get my recommendation. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We visited on a weekday night as a group of four and were able to walk in and get seating without any wait. The food was fantastic! We ordered a variety of sushi to share around the table, and everything was so delicious that I completely forgot to take any pictures. Is it an authentic sushi spot? Probably not, but it's still amazing and perfect for those who might be a little hesitant about trying sushi. The service was excellent--friendly and attentive. No complaints at all. read more

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Great value and the food is good but they struggle with consistency, especially on takeout orders. They are also using cheap paper cups for soup which starts to disintegrate within about 10 mins. See attached photo - this is after a 15 min. drive home. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Miso Soup with the world's worst lid. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The quality and value continue to hold. I am surprised they don't have better scores. The chicken teriyaki bento of the month was tasty and filling with a nice variety of items. The miso soup has tempura crunchies on top which makes it extra savory. I also enjoyed the new sushi roll, Sunset Cliffs. It was spicy and a little sweet from the fresh mango. They also have lunch time specials that rotate through the week, which are also an excellent value. Good and friendly service as well. read more

*They have Dinner deals *Lunch specials *happy hour Mon- Thu 5PM-6:30PM * happy hour FR-Sat 2PM-4PM * drink specials * sushi combo deals * casual ambience * friendly customer service We came in on a Friday surprisingly not to busy we got seated right away. We had appetizers, some rolls and drinks For a descent price. The lime time was delicious as well as the San Diego roll. They also have drink combos pretty cool however we notice the Sapporo beer comes open and as we served it had way to foam my husband thought it had a flat flavor he questioned if that came from bottle or if it was Tap? Either way We love coming here and we will definitely be back! read more

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Good price Fast service Meh sushi, kinda bland Fell apart a tad too easily Lots of options Big place Very popular read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

10/10 it was so delicious and very affordable!! Our server Christian I believe his name was, so friendly and gave great suggestions!! Check out their monthly special rolls!! The Carnitas Eggrolls were good but slightly underwhelming... they could be a lot more flavorful and there's only one piece meat but it's still good, everything was good! read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

This location is Definetly better than the Kearney Mesa location. Decent sushi if on a budget and good value. Not as fresh and delicious as other places but for more than half the cost it's worth it. Service tonight was a little lackluster. The server kept running away to get something and then would come back without it. They were busy so that could be part of it. Lots of indoor seating read more

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Amazing sushi spot for a quick & delicious lunch! PROs: Easy to walk to or park near. I was immediately seated, greeted and had my beverage within 90 seconds of walking in. I placed my food order and had some of the bet Miso soup I've ever had within 3 minutes of walking in. I had the Bento Box special and it didn't disappoint. It was also very good. There is plenty of seating, near decorations, and the bathroom was clean. My server Madilyn was also a Rockstar! CONs: None read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Miso! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Although I prefer the other Sushi Deli location (parking is easier, in my opinion) this location is just as awesome! Great prices for great tasting food and it comes out quick! Service is not that attentive (I think a lot of the servers here are new) but you don't really need a lot of fixes when it comes to sushi, so I think that's fine! They're typically quite busy around dinner, especially on the weekends, so I recommend that you come right when they open. It also can get loud in here sometimes! So people with sensory issues regarding sound be aware of that. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Vegetable Yakisoba - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came here as I was working in the area. The fish was fresh and the service was great. It's a chill spot and wasn't crazy busy for lunch but busy enough so you know they don't suck Hahha. I'd definitely come back! read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Mellow Yellow Roll & Shogun Combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I had a pretty decent lunch here. It's decent for a variety of reasons. 1. Because the price won't cost you an arm and a leg. 2. There's a ton of options on the menu 3. The menu changes each month to reflect what's happening with the seasons or holidays 4. It's never overly busy but just a good amount of foot traffic to make you feel like this is a decent spot to stop. 5. Service is quick. I spend just about a hour here or less each time. There are things however that won't ever make this spot more than a 3. 1. Although there are a ton of sushi options. I feel like most of them revolves around salmon or tempura. I'd love some more variety there. 2. Although the staff is nice. We repeatedly spoke Spanish to our waitstaff. Since it's our native tongue. And they responded back to us in English. But then we heard them speak Spanish to everyone around us. 3. The ambience is okay. Nothing too spectacular. I do like the back wall which had bamboo on it. 4. The food was decent. It was good for the price we paid but if it was a dollar or two more. I would have given this place a two star. We had the miso soup, monkey brains appetizer, shipwreck roll, and the motion in the ocean roll. Monkey brain was my favorite out of all of them. The rolls I ordered, I probably wouldn't order again. I didn't really care for them. After two or three of each, I pretty much got the point. It wasn't a strong profile or unique taste. But after finishing a roll and two appetizers, I did feel satisfied. 3 stars no more no less. For 40 bucks, it was a decent lunch and im certain that I could have found much worse places to head to. read more

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I came here for a date night! And now it is probably one of my new favorite sushi places! The service is amazing and they have so many awesome Japanese options for a such a good price! These days most sushi places charge 15+ for one roll but the most expensive here I saw was less than that! Most rolls were about 10-11 dollars. They also have a ton of specials (one almost everyday) their monthly special was amazing. You get 4 samplers of 4 different rolls and a miso soup for $14.50! I was so full from it I had to take some home. Personally, they also have the best miso soup I have ever tasted! It wasn't too salty and I love how they put tempura flakes in it! My favorite rolls that I would come back for is the San Diego roll and the Hot Hot Pearl (baked scallop roll). read more

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This place for the prices consistently is well worth coming here the sushi is good in some cases better then a couple of high end places I have tried. Staff very nice as well. Suggestion your poke bowl I wish you can substitute tomatoes for edamame- tomatoes don't belong read more

I wouldn't say this is the most authentic place, but for its price the food is an amazing deal. The sushi is fresh and I got 16 pieces of specialty roll for $12! Service was nice too and they seem to have a good happy hour. read more

Sushi Deli 1 - November special - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Where to start...! This is by far the best location/best casual sushi restaurant in San Diego. The wait staff are on point every time I come here! I live in the neighborhood, and I brought my partner here for our first date... We have now created a bi weekly routine coming back for a sushi. Garlic Shishito peppers, and a large drink special are the first thing to check off for our order! They are having a two for one sake special until February 29, 2024 ! Triple threat is my favorite role... It covers all bases and if you haven't tried it yet, you must try it ! My partners favorite role is hot, hot pearl, but only because I introduced her to the hot hot Shana first 10 out of 10 stars for sushi deli... I will wear their 40th anniversary shirt proudly (the one I earned with their 2023 stamp card raffle lol) read more

Sushi Deli 1 - Garlic shishitos (half eaten) Triple threat roll Hot hot pearl roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California