I haven't been here for awhile and I was pleasantly surprised. It probably helped that we went for dinner at 5, so we only had a 2min wait. When we left, the bench was full of people waiting. We sat in the back covered patio, which is nice when the weather is good. The staff was very nice. It's a casual environment and there were lots of families. The food came out pretty quickly for a full restaurant. I ordered a 4x4. It was delicious and reasonably priced. Calamari and spicy edamame were good, and others like their rolls too. The baked roll came out on foil, then the plate underneath. I hadn't seen that before. read more

If you're looking for cheap sushi, Sushi Deli is always a solid option. If you're looking for the highest quality fish, this probably isn't the place. I think that's what makes Sushi Deli so popular though. You get a lot of food for a reasonable price and they always have fun monthly specials to keep the menu interesting. I started with the Jalapeno Margarita. It was just okay. I liked the jalapeno flavor and it was a decent pour, but it leaned way too sour for me. It just needed a little more balance. For food, we ordered the June Sushi Special, the June Bento, and the Black Magic Roll. The June Sushi Special came with a Rainbow Roll, Carnitas Verde Roll, California Roll, Veggie Tail Roll, and miso soup. Overall, everything tasted good, but nothing besides one roll really stood out. The Rainbow Roll had a generous amount of fish, but the quality was definitely on the lower end. The Carnitas Verde Roll was interesting because I've never had carnitas in sushi before. It wasn't bad, but I probably wouldn't order it again. The California Roll was exactly what you'd expect. The Veggie Tail Roll was fresh, but it didn't have much flavor. The Black Magic Roll ended up being my favorite sushi roll of the night. It had a lot more flavor than the others and is probably the one I'd order again on my next visit. The June Bento was honestly the best value of everything we ordered. It came with Black Dragon Wings, korokke, a curry puff, edamame, half of a California Roll, salad, rice, and miso soup. The Black Dragon Wings were easily my favorite part. The sauce was so good that I found myself wanting more after the last bite. The korokke was also delicious. It reminded me of a crispy potato croquette with a soft center. There was a good variety of food and it felt like a great deal for the price. I think Sushi Deli knows exactly what it is. It's not where I'd go when I'm craving high quality sushi, but that's also not why I come here. It's affordable, the menu has something for everyone, the portions are generous, and it's a fun place to grab dinner with friends. For cheap eats, it's definitely worth stopping by. read more

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We decided to stop by this Sushi Deli location, while in the area, because my husband and my daughter both wanted sushi and they like this place. I wasn't very hungry and I didn't really want sushi, but they both seemed to love it. I'm very particular about my sushi places because I like it a certain way. I particularly only enjoy the places that seem to be very clean, where the tables are not sticky, and just aren't dark inside. We had to park at a couple buildings down behind an abandoned business. It's located on the same block as Starr Towing in Kearny Mesa. This is a very busy area in Kearny Mesa. We walked in and there was hostess station upfront. Right away, we were greeted by a lady with good customer service and she was able to seat us. The place was packed as there were many people inside at the bar eating , at booths eating, and then outside on the patio eating. Our table was sticky so that already turned me off, but I know that my husband and daughter love this place so I went along with it. I ordered a basic Crunchyroll, My Daughter ordered a California roll (with no cucumbers) and a Philly Roll, my husband ordered a Katsu bento, and a sushi roll. Everything came to our table within about 7 to 10 minutes and it was all freshly prepared. The best part of this experience was dining with my family. The food was also good. Overall, I probably won't come back to this location I don't really care for dark lighted sushi places but I know my family loves it so I'm glad that I could hang out with them. read more

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All these years and it's still the same place. Reasonably priced food and drinks. Relaxed vibe in a packed place. With a mix of patio and indoor dining it's a good spot to enjoy a quick meal. Evenlin was our server and she was great. I was thankful to find a spot on their second lot which isn't a far walk. I remember having to drive back and forth trying to find a spot back in the days. Everything we ordered was flavorful. I was surprised they only had one TV in the dining area. They need to add a few more inside. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here again, next time I'll be sure it isn't 13 years between visits. read more

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Generic sushi served in a casual beer hall setting. Do not expect top quality ingredients, but the chef did a good job despite the limitations. Got the Shogun sushi set which came with the bland miso soup. read more

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Have to say still a 4 star. Definitely not the place to go if you're craving raw fish. The menu is expansive but it's pretty mid all the way around. I couldn't eat much of one of my rolls because the salmon texture and color was just not my preferred. Only come here when my boyfriend requests it otherwise I'd rather go to Obi's for a little bit more money. Sushi Deli is still bumping around 5:30 on a Saturday with a line waiting for tables. read more

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We went through the wrong door lol but they were very nice about it (go through the first one!) We were welcomed and shown the right place to go and were instantly seated. We were given menus and water. The seats were kind of old and cracking so they hurt my legs a little bit where it was touching skin. And the floors were a little sticky. But I can look past everything because the sushi was very good and tasted very fresh. All for a great price. There's low sodium soy sauce which I appreciate. We got the best seller combo (comes with miso soup which was also good), mango tango, and the caterpillar roll all for $40ish with tip. We left full and happy. Recommend all of those rolls. Service was great, checked up on us a lot. Water was full all the time. Overall great service. We would come back to try more rolls! I also think they have some parking but we just parked on the street and it was fine for lunch on a Sunday. Highly recommend! read more

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Sushi was good for price. My only gripe was being charged for sushi that I did not order. The waitress thought we ordered a hot hot California when we ordered a hot hot crunchy. We corrected her and thought that that would be it. Didn't know until we saw the receipt at home that we were charged for both. read more

This place holds a very special place im my heart. It might not be the best sushi you'll ever have and lowkey the ambience might cause you to feel some weird fever dream vibes (I only ever been here at night so the vibe is always kinda weird, especially that little ramp part by the bathrooms that leads to the parking lot) but what it does deliver is an incredible price to food ratio that causes the sushi to taste incredible as a result. Get yourself a hot hot pearl, whatever monthly deal they got going on, and the drink combo 3 or 4 and enjoy the experience. Dont listen to the reviews expecting some "fine dining and breathing", this spot is the equivalent to a local bar in a small town. Might not be the best, might not even crack top 50, but it's my sushi spot and I will stand by it no matter what. read more

Amazing service and food. My family has been coming here for over ten years, always wonderful service and food read more

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Well. The sushi (so I was told) was amazing. I had the bento box and it was -at best- average. The chicken was dry, the rice cold. The salad was overdressed and the only redeeming thing was the tempura. Hot, crispy and tender on the inside. Sorry for only one photo. Was a business meeting and got busy. We sat at the bar so service was a bit catch as catch can. Pleasant staff but we were never really checked on. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been a while since my last visit. I came by for lunch. I ordered their Thursday special bento. The portion is big for the price. They also have a throwback Thursday menu. I ordered Snap crackle tuna. It's very good. I've been here many times and the taste, price and service have been good. I like that they have a different menu every month. I'll be back. read more

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Home sweet home!! We wanted to grab something quick for dinner. This was my first time visiting.... The hubby has been here before. It was a great experience! The ambiance, food & customer service was all top notch. We'll most definitely be adding this place to our rotation. #DiningWithTheAndersons #Sushi #GreatVibes #QualityTime #YummyForYourTummy read more

Delicious Sushi and drinks. This place has a full alcoholic bar. I ordered myself a Long Island and some sake. The sushi was fresh and tasty. Service was fast and friendly. I did not know this restaurant was here since is kinda hidden. The place is busy so is welled known. read more

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The place was lively when we visited with the staff dressed in costumes and having their own best costume contest, as it is Halloween Day. We were promptly seated and got to looking through their multipage menu. For appetizers, we ordered the fried calamari and mussels dynamite. The portions were quite generous and definitely shareable. For rolls, we ordered the Katie, best seller set, and red tide. The rolls were flavorless, tempura and crunchy flakes were cold and stale tasting. Our waitress seemed friendly at first, before ordering. However, after the food were delivered to the table, she was pretty much nonexistent to us. Not once did she came to check on us but I did see her check on surrounding tables. It's fine, I could've cared less on whether we had "service" but the problem was, I couldn't catch her attention to let her know that there was a fruit fly that was stuck to some ginger, or that we wanted some extra sauces. It's just my luck with the fly, huh? Anyways, the prices are reasonable and affordable. Unfortunately, we didn't have a good dining experience. read more

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DoorDash order seemed like it wasn't fresh, has ownership changed? It used to be so good

Great casual sushi restaurant! Prepare for a long wait (45 minutes to an hour) if you go on a weekend at peak hours. Service was great for our large group and the sushi was great with a pretty decent selection. The staff was friendly and helpful. read more

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The lines are substantial but move quickly, there's plenty of parking and the staff is nice. Once the miso hit the table I knew what I was in for. Authentic this is not, affordable it is. Nothing here is mind blowing and their salmon sashimi is quite bad but if you want to crush some rolls without breaking the bank and get some cocktails in (ididn't get to try any this time) this is the place to go. read more

Absolute gem of a spot. Sushi price is fantastic. The deals are great. The service was fast and spot on. Friendly staff. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Carnitas Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

delicious sushi and little to no wait time on a Saturday at 1 PM. The island breeze was deliciously refreshing and was paired with a sweet and savory sauce!! Triple threat was packed with protein. I enjoyed the calamari but my bf found it rubbery read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Fried Calamari - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place has been my go to for fast somewhat decent tasting sushi. I can't complain as they are always consistent in terms of speed and quality. This can't compare to any real sushi places in Kearny Mesa but since it always hits the spot when I hungry and impatient I can't fault them on anything. For sure will be back. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

I stopped by here on Thursday and while the food was good the service was pretty slow. I got a teriyaki chicken lunch plate with gyoza, salad, and California roll, and also got some sushi. The food was all tasty, especially the sauce on the teriyaki. My issue was that service was good when I first got there but throughout my meal I wasn't really checked on and then I was left waiting for over 20 minutes waiting for someone to come so I could pack my food and pay. Lots of workers walked by but no one offered a check/help/a refill of my drink, etc. It wasn't really busy either so not sure if my server went on lunch and didn't have coverage or what but be prepared to wait once you're done eating. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

Came here from the recommendation of family member we are visiting. I'll say for ease of getting in with 2 kids, and the friendliness and speediness of service that could be 5 stars alone and food was solid but not amazing. I've just been eating too much fancy sushi lately lol. This place was solid as I said. Tasted fresh enough, just mid quality. But that was reflecting in pricing. All good deals. Nothing too expensive. I didn't like my cocktail though. I ordered a Paloma but it fully tasted like a margarita. They are similar drinks but not the same. I should have just ordered beer and saki as I planned to. I enjoyed my San Diego roll and 2 pieces of unagi. Place was popping at the end of the night, glad we came here. No fuss, no frills, great server. Mid level sushi. I can live with that. read more

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We have not been to sushi deli in a while.... The line is always out the door. We went today- mistakes were made. We ordered for takeout. The chicken on the Yakisoba- could not eat it. I would have better chance eating cardboard. The sushi- sad. The mango punch was not punching. The bento box of the month - basic at best. We regretted it. We did not finish anything. We are better off sticking to Kumi - right around the corner. read more

I took myself out for a love a little happy hour lunch and really enjoyed myself. Great prices friendly service very good feel overall. Definitely going to be coming back again. read more

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The restaurant features a cute outdoor patio tucked away in the back. Staff is also attentive and friendly. They offer monthly bento and sushi specials, along with weekday deals that are not only super filling but also provide great value for the money. While the quality of the fish reflects the price, the overall experience is great. I wouldn't say I'd come specifically for the food here, but there's a great ambiance for date nights! read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Patio - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

They did not take full responsibility for what happened. They only discounted a small portion of the bill, which was minimal. They should have covered the entire bill, considering I found a piece of plastic in my soup that had clearly been cooked for who knows how long--and I actually had to pull it out of my mouth. This is completely unacceptable. I will never return to any of their locations, and I would not recommend this place to anyone. I seriously question their hygiene standards. Disgusting and repulsive. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - My soup came with this piece of plastic that I only noticed when it was already in my mouth. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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When I say I'm craving sushi, I usually mean I'm craving nigiri. But on the off chance, I want something with more carbs, I'll come here for their sushi rolls. My go-to spot used to be Sushi Diner in Clairemont but since they've closed, I've had to find a place to replace them without sacrificing quality. And let me say that this place is the most comparable, sushi rolls are unique and very filling (without doing too much on the rice) and they're affordable! They usually have month specials that comes with 4 different rolls for about $15! I definitely feel like I'm stealing with those prices bc it's so worth! This place is def my go-to in San Diego for sushi ROLLS. read more

Okay so this is a great spot for a date night. Very dark, dim light vibe. Although it was PACKED & super loud so I can barely hear the person across from me. Lots of tables big and small however the small tables are really close to each other. Sushi was great, muscles were great, there's also a bar. It's giving Japan vibes. Also nice wall art, got beer on the wall and a huge octopus. The bathrooms are located outside away from the dining area. Parking kinda sketchy but once you figure it out you should be good. read more

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I had one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a while here, which is the Roger Rabbit. I loved the flavor combination of the spicy mayo and sesame seeds, plus the subtle heat of the fresh jalapeños was a great addition to the overall flavor profile. I went on a Tuesday night and the place was busy not super packed, and the staff was on top of it. They brought out water and gave us time to look at the menu. After we got our food and drinks and devoured our rolls they promptly cleared our plates. This is such a great spot to grab some sushi that's an affordable price for such nice quality. The vibe is perfect for a casual hangout, date night, or solo treat day. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Roger Rabbit and Hot Hot Pearl - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Was craving some sushi so I asked my hubby to pick some up and choose something I've never had before on the menu. Because I like shrimp he ordered me the Coco Loco- Coconut shrimp, cucumber & cream cheese On top: Avocado, coconut flakes & sweet chili sauce Totally nothing I expected. Never had coconut on the top of sushi. Was so excited to try I failed to take a photo to share! lol Anyway, it was unique with the coconut flakes on top. The chili sauce was interesting with it. I actually favored it without the chili sauce. I liked it with the avocado. Would definitely order it again. read more

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this is my all time favorite sushi place. the service is always very quick and my servers have always been super attentive even when it gets busy. although it can get crowded, i love sitting in the back exterior section which is nice and spacious. i once asked the waitress for a recommendation to try something new and now that item is my favorite roll on the menu and i get it every single time. (love the fire fire roll !!!) i always recommend this place to my friends but lowkey gate keep it if needed since parking can be difficult, BUT this is always my go to if i'm ever craving sushi. :) read more

Loved this place! 4 rolls for $14.99 is an insane price and all were fresh and flavorful. Service was great and there was a 10 min wait on a Saturday evening. My boyfriend got the nigiri combo which was also good but I think you're better off getting the 4 roll deal- can't beat it! read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The experience is always consistent. I appreciate the variety in options, but the quality just never compares unfortunately, however for the price and if you're just eating to eat and enjoy time with people, I think this is a stellar place. But to reiterate, the food is consistently mediocre for me personally. read more

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Service was great. The server was very chill & attentive. They work as a team and had others tend to us as well. Food was good for the price. Ambiance is fast paced and chill. Options to sit inside or outside. Great choice if you're in the area. read more

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I really like that they have a bar. The drinks were good. The service was good. I will be back. It has a cool vibe. Everyone was friendly.

Highly recommended, just know it gets very busy and it will take time to get your food. Suggest looking at the menu before arriving and ordering as soon as you are seated. Dropped a star on service as the server was switched on us and we had no idea who was taking care of our table. In the end, it was a good visit. Also want to mention we sat in the far back and was probably the best seats in the place. The high wall opened up to the outside and it created an amazing ambiance for dining read more

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I was excited to try this sushi place. It was crowded when I walked in. I ordered a few sushi rolls and they were decent and reasonably priced... i tried the fire fire, heat stroke, heat wave,habnero salmon and black magic. All seemed flavorful enough, and fresh. I did like the fire fire best. Service was decent, but they forgot to give us chopsticks and napkins until we asked. However, they were very friendly. The place can get a little noisy though. Parking is available in a back lot as well as on the street. I would go again to try the ramen and curry. read more

Sushi Deli 3 - Habanaro and Heat stroke - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

One of my favorite sushi spots. I feel like I'm here once a week. Service is the best.