Honestly, one of the best value all-you-can-eat sushi spots in the College Area. A lot of AYCE places try to fill you up on huge balls of cold rice with paper-thin fish, but Sushi Factory actually gives you solid portions. The salmon and yellowtail nigiri were super fresh and buttery--no weird fishy taste or mushy texture. The escolar was really good too. For the rolls, they don't completely drown everything in spicy mayo or sweet sauce, so you can actually taste the fish. Service was surprisingly fast. We did three rounds and the staff brought everything out quickly without 'forgetting' items to slow us down. It's in a strip mall on El Cajon Blvd so parking can be a little tight during peak dinner hours, but for the price and quality, it definitely hits the spot. Will definitely be back. read more

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This place was decent! My kids liked it here. The sushi was pretty good and seems decent quality. There wasnt a fishy smell and its decently priced. We had an eel roll, shrimp tempura roll and miso soup with a salad. My kids finish the food quickly! It was pretty empty when I went but thats the way I like it. There was only one server but they were friendly and checked on us frequently. Its kind of an oddly shaped restaurant but I like the seating as it feels more private. read more

Sushi Factory - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

The employees are very friendly and attentive Came here after work and caught happy hour - wish the HH menu had a bit more actual rolls or food rather than just small snacks Ordered the HH Cucumber Salad and a Lemon Roll -- roll was delicious! Very yummy and the cucumber salad was good. Might come back for their AYCE. read more

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Solid AYCE spot that I never knew was here! I always thought I had to make the drive to Mira Mesa or Clairemont or Chula Vista for AYCE when this spot was here the whole time. The quality was really good and there's a great selection, especially if you come for dinner. We got here around 6 and it filled up *fast* The staff were super friendly and they even told us about some new menu items they're adding, like oysters and soft shell crab. The dining area is a decent size but I'm can fill up fast. read more

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This place has gone downhill, the atmosphere used to be so charming now it's just bland. I used to love coming here with my friends, the flavors used to be amazing and the quality tasted great, service would be on top as well but since then this place has just been slowly losing itself. Came here and ordered the same things as always but this time the ramen was bland, it wasn't a biggie to us since there was still a hint of flavor but the bulgogi that I had ordered was straight flavorless and the meat quality was terrible, I'm honestly starting to feel sick. I asked for a remake just incase they messed up on accident but nope, next one came out with more oil, less flavor and meat that was even chewier and dry. Oh and the last couple time I've came I've had to wait 30+ mins for my food One time I waited 40 minutes for my bulgogi in a empty restaurant just for them to tell me that something was wrong with the printer and it didn't go through to the kitchen, should you really have a guest waiting 40 minute to tell them that? There's also something going on with the bathrooms, does it not lock? Saw so many times people enter the bathroom when others were already in there. I really did used to love this place from middle school until my 2nd year of college but I will not be returning back. The photo is from last year. read more

Sushi Factory - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Went here for the AYCE sushi. We ordered so much for the 1st round that we only went 1 round. Lol. Be forewarned, the rolls are full sized 8-10pcs, and each round is limited 2/person. The only takeaway from this meal was it was just okay, the crunchy flakes were kinda stale &the server kinda forgot a few of our orders. They did charge a little extra for us only eating 2 pieces of the crunchy roll, which is totally valid. read more

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We got the lunch happy hour AYCE which doesn't include Sashimi or nigiri but it was still such a steal! The only real downside is that the rice was not really good. It felt really chewy which I didn't like. The service was nice, we got our food in a timely manner and I didn't have any issues with parking. read more

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Food was pretty mid. The oyster was not fresh. The sashimi was super gamey. The fried items were good. Service was friendly but slow. read more

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Went to try this place with my family, thought it was gonna be good because it looked good on instagram. Right when we walked in it seemed cool but when we sat down our table was wobbly, not to mention it was also sticky. We ordered our first round and it was ok. The rice tasted weird- it wasn't sushi rice. The fish tasted weird too. And I've had my fair share of ehhhh sushi. This place is EHHHHHHH. We tried to order a second round and sat and waited for nothing. We ended up canceling the second round and paying and leaving. It was honestly so gross I'm scared I'll get food poisoning. Please save your money and don't come here . Bad service, bad food. When I got home I threw up. read more

Stopped in at Sushi Factory while visiting San Diego. I appreciate that they have a parking lot behind the restaurant. I also appreciated that they opened on time. The service was mostly great and the food came out at a good pace. Downsides to this restaurant were that the sushi wasn't that great. It could have been much better. The variety of sushi was poor. It seemed like many of the rolls had the same or similar ingredients. Also, for the first round, you're limited to how much you can order. We left one piece of a sushi roll and was charged $16 for it. That's ridiculous and the lady that rang me up didn't even mention it or else I wouldn't have tipped. The restaurant itself is run down, the bathroom felt nasty and the building needs some upgrades. I will never visit this restaurant again. read more

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Delicious meal here at Sushi Factory! Tracy and Nhi helped us and they were very awesome. The AYCE price is pretty reasonable and the fish quality was good. The environment is quiet and quaint. Seating is decent as well and they serve food very quickly which is especially great for all you can eat. Would be happy to return again in the future. read more

I order takeout from here often. I have tried many sushi places and honestly, I keep coming back to this one. They have a large selection. I like the Dragon Roll and the California Roll and the Philadelphia Roll. You get what you expect. 10/10 read more

Eating here after a nice hike in the sun was the best decision! The sushi is fresh and the pieces were basically almost on par with toro levels despite it not being toro. The sides were refreshing palate cleansers. The service from Tray-see and Knee were top tier! They were fast and efficient with bringing out our plates of nigiri. My favorite nigiri cut was the Escolar piece! Parking might be a bit hard to find but there should be plenty of street parking. Very clean and modern establishment. Highly recommend and would come back. read more

I have been to this place many times. Usually is very good. Lately, maybe something changed there, but it's not what it once was. The service is mid and you have to always ask for basic items you'd expect and server to bring to you. Today we ordered 4 sushi rolls and not one plate had ginger or wasabi on it. We had to ask. Then waitress came back and we had to ask for cups for the soy sauce. The cups they brought were little plastic cups you can barely fit a sushi roll in. Not something you expect at a place like this.. Just terrible service today. I'm sure they'll have 22% as a starting tip. Crazy how places can provide piss poor service and expect a tip. Servers need to earn a tip. read more

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Really not the best too bland and over all not the tastiest. Worth trying but won't be going back

Had an amazing experience at Sushi Factory! We ordered the all you can eat lunch meal. Quality and delicious fish and rolls. Had Tracy as our host, she was very hospitable and sweet. Happy birthday Tracy!!! The vibes inside were nice and clean. read more

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First time and had great experience at Sushi Factory (: The sushi was incredibly fresh, flavorful. The rolls we tried were delicious. Ty to Tracy, who was so friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout our visit. She made sure we had everything we needed and gave great recommendations. The entire staff provided excellent service and created a welcoming atmosphere from start to finish. will definitely be coming back soon read more

We came in for dinner maybe an hour before closing time-we're the worssssttttt. But the staff was the best and gave great recommendations before the kitchen closed. We were very happy with our food! Highly recommend the bulgogi fries!! read more

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Sushi Factory has been on my radar since I've always driven by it on my way to work. Unfortunately my first time is going to be my last time. We did the AYCE lunch option which gives you the option to get nigiri however this was the most freezer burned pieces of sashimi I've ever had. The fish was chewy and rubbery which was hard to get through. I thought if I ordered a roll I would be able to get past the flavor of the fish, but it wasn't enough. I felt like I was going to get sick from the lack of freshness. The service was great when we were able to order our first round but after that, it was if our server was ignoring us. We never made it past the second round having tried to flag them down multiple times. Having bad service at an AYCE on top of the mediocre quality of fish for me is a no go. I would go somewhere else. read more

Pretty decent food for the price and we were completely full after round 1! May not be the best quality of fish I've ever had but it did the job. It's a small place on a corner and the service was good! It wasn't that packed when we came to dine in. Decor was cute. Not sure if I would come back again but was thankful it satisfied us that night nonetheless! read more

The food and service was amazing, emma and jaden were very helpful in our selection 10/10 would come again!!! read more

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Thank you so much Joe for the amazing service! Very friendly staff and this place totally satisfied our hunger. Their black garlic ramen was a little bit salty but otherwise phenomenal broth and pork. I would return anytime I am in the area. read more

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We were craving sushi in the area and decided to to the AYCE menu. There are a lot of college students that come here so it can get loud with their drinking chants but that didn't bother us. What did bother us was the sushi and service. They didn't get all of our items each round and we kept having to ask for them. So either it was wasn't communicated to the kitchen well or they kept forgetting our orders. The servers were kind but the sushi wasn't that good unfortunately. read more

Waited 45 min for ONE bowl of ramen and an order of california rolls. The food was ooooookkkkkk.... I wont lie and say it was trash. But, adding a 45 min wait, plus the sushi was falling apart, along with it sitting for 20 min on the counter as i waited for ONE BOWL OF RAMEN.... The broth was borderline cold after a 5 min drive home. For charging me almost $30 for this... man... its very upsetting... idk... do with that, what you will.... Ill never go back. read more

Went to Sushi Factory expecting a normal dinner. Left wondering how a restaurant this sloppy stays open. Orders were wrong multiple times. Wrong rolls, missing items, things we never asked for showing up, and things we paid for never appearing. Every correction took another wait and another shrug. This wasn't one mix-up. It was the whole night. Servers were rude and checked out. Barely made eye contact, treated basic questions like an inconvenience, and acted like we were the problem for wanting the food we ordered. Attitude was cold, impatient, and unprofessional from start to finish. No apology that meant anything. No ownership. Service that bad ruins the meal no matter what comes out of the kitchen. We spent more time flagging staff down and fixing mistakes than eating. Save your money and go somewhere that can take an order, bring the right food, and treat customers like they matter. This place failed on all three. read more

Came in after a run for some all you can eat. Tracy sat us immediately and made sure we understood how the tablet works for us to order. Both Tracy and Nhi were very attentive to our group and our orders came out without much wait. Much thanks to these 2 for taking care of my group! read more

Went on a Sunday, was able to get a table for a large group with no wait. The sushi was fresh and didn't have a fishy taste, they also had a lot of options for the AYCE. The rolls were very good and had a good variety, they offer sashimi which was rare to see on an AYCE menu. They also had non seafood items so there is something for everyone. I would recommend. read more

Sushi Factory - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing Food and Amazing Service! An & Tracey were so attentive and service was fast. Super friendly! Love An's Chrome Hearts Eye glasses

I've been to this restaurant many times over the years, mostly because it's close to my house. The food was never amazing, but it was decent, and the service used to be good enough to keep me coming back. Unfortunately, that's no longer the case. Over my last few visits, the service has become consistently poor. The last two times I ate here, nobody checked on my table after taking my order. On one of those visits, they completely forgot about my order, resulting in an even longer wait. Tonight was the final straw. Our server didn't bring napkins, took a long time to enter our order, and never once checked if we needed anything else throughout the meal. What concerns me most is their billing process. They don't provide an itemized bill unless you specifically ask for it and only after paying. Instead, they bring the payment machine with only the final amount displayed. Tonight, the server told me the total already included an 18% tip and handed me the machine. The lowest tip option available was 18%, and the system made it difficult to enter a custom amount. The previous time I visited, I suspected I had been overcharged, but because I wasn't shown an itemized receipt, I couldn't verify it at the restaurant. After getting home and doing the math, I realized I had in fact been overcharged. I should have called, but I forgot about it. Tonight, the exact same thing happened. This time I requested the receipt and confirmed that I had been overcharged again. When I pointed it out, the server said he didn't know how to process a refund and that nobody else there knew how either. He even stated he didn't even know why they were opened tonight. The only solution offered was to give me the difference in cash. At that point, I wished they would simply refund the transaction because, given the experience, I wouldn't have left any tip at all. Since they switched to the AYCE format, both the service and overall experience have gone downhill. Combined with what I consider mediocre food and repeated billing issues, I have no reason to return. After being a regular customer for years, this was my last visit. read more

Came to Sushi Factory in El Cajon on a Friday night around 8:10 and put our names on the waitlist. We were told the wait would be 10-15 minutes, so we stepped out to grab boba. We're understanding people, so when 15 minutes passed, we decided to give them more time. After 30 minutes, we went back to check, only to be told at 8:40 that they would no longer be serving their AYCE menu. We left immediately, disappointed and frustrated--not only for the wasted 40 minutes but also because we strayed from our usual spot at Little Sakana. They should have informed us before putting us on the waitlist. To make matters worse, we wasted precious, expensive gas getting there. Usually, I don't write reviews, but this experience was extremely disappointing. Will not be returning. read more

Today I was looking for sushi in the College area when I stumbled upon Sushi Factory. The food was soooo good, came out so quickly, our server was very nice, and the inside decoration and lighting was so nice. I ordered a regular salmon roll and the BTS roll and both were so delicious. I most especially liked the BTS roll which had spicy tuna inside and seared salmon with sriracha on top it was amazing, definitely have to come back to try their all u can eat menu! read more

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Good vibes and fresh sushi, and a bunch of selections. Tracy and Nhi were very attending to us! Would come again. read more

Sushi Factory - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

ACYE sushi is one of those things that are hit or miss, and this place is unfortunately a miss. This sushi place is located in a small business center with a small parking lot in the back. The restaurant itself has about 7 booths and a few smaller tables and is nicely decorated. The booth seats have no padding and are quite uncomfortable. We have been here 3 times and each time we had a different server. We only come here during lunch so service is fast enough. The food comes out in a reasonable amount of time as well. The fish is fairly fresh and some of the sauces are good, however, there is a lot of rice on the bottom of the nigiri. The shrimp tempura was well-cooked with a light crispy batter. The eel hand roll was terrible! A lot of rice inside the hand roll and there were so many little bones inside the eel. This is the second time that my wife ordered it and had to deal with the bones, some even getting stuck in her throat! For the price of $30 at lunch, its probably the most affordable AYCE sushi in San Diego, but compared to all the ACYE sushi places we've been to in California, this place leaves a lot to be desired. We gave this place 3 chances, and each experience was worst than the previous. I can't imagine coming here for A la carte. read more

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Tracy, you are a star. Sushi factory slays cause of her fr!!! Yummy sushi!! AYCE is delicious !! Recommend the Tuna poke salad!! read more

Sushi Factory - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Went for the AYCE sushi! The service was pretty good, and the servers were great at helping explain how ordering worked with the ayce option. Kids up to 11 are half priced from the regular price. The food was just OK, for $140 for 2 adults and 2 children I wasn't thrilled for the quality. Definitely more of a college type spot, a lot of younger crowds drinking beer towers and taking sake bombs (loudly and over and over). A good amount of seating, but the booths were pretty uncomfortable. I do like that they have parking in the back! Overall we unfortunately probably won't be back to sushi factory. I really wanted to love it but it's just not my vibe. read more

Our server, Faith, was extremely sweet and kind and took good care of us during our visit. She made sure to ask her coworkers about some of the questions we had and report back. We were here on New Year's Eve so there were a few rowdy college kids around doing sale bombs. Slamming their cups in the table. Being generally rambunctious. So just know that can be a thing if you go in at the right time lol. We ordered a garlic tuna roll, and a college roll, with some bulgogi fried rice. Both rolls were really good, especially that college roll! That lemon on top adds the perfect tangy flavor I was looking for to make the fresh fish pop. That bulgogi rice though....needed a little help lol. I was about to dump all of the soy sauce on it to add flavor. The sushi was a win and that's enough to bring me back another time. So, I'd suggest if this place has caught your attention too, go give it a try! read more

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Great weekday AYCE special 11am-3pm for $24.99. We did go on a Memorial Day so we didn't know what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised. Service was kind and good but he was running around A LOT since he was the only one working. Good job Vince! Other than that tons of different sushi rolls and appetizers included in the AYCE. Definitely with a try for the value! read more

Came by today & Service was amazing. Servers were constantly checking in and picking up empty plates. Good rolls

Traci and Leslie were amazing servers. The food was absolutely the highlight of our visit. Definitely will come back. We tried several rolls but our favorite was the Guapo. We enjoyed everything we tried though. read more

I love it! Good prices for quality food, very kind servers, cozy ambience, good music playing. read more

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