I came here because I was excited about the 2 for 1 sushi deal, but the sushi really isn't that great. The rolls have way more rice coating than other sushi rolls I have had, which leaves you feeling pretty heavy and bloated. The fish in the rolls was also oddly a bit warm, which affected the taste and made me confused! One thing that was cool is that they have multiple pages of sushi options on the menu and pictures of every single roll, so you know what you're getting. I liked being able to see what the roll looked like in the picture before I ordered, and that's why I ended up getting this cool flower-shaped roll. All in all, you're probably getting a fair value for what you paid for...it was only about 15 dollars for two huge rolls, which is quite inexpensive for sushi and probably explains why the quality/taste suffered. I just prefer other sushi places in Durham like M Sushi or Mount Fuji. read more

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Im sorry, but only having the BOGO deal on the sushi for done in is ridiculous. It's bad business. I waited in a restaurant that did BOGO sushi in the past and we included takeout orders for that. I'm not sure if you're just trying to decrease takeout orders, but that's just not smart. Especially when there are plenty of sushi restaurants in the area that have far superior food and your gimmick is BOGO. I have eaten here several times because of that, but when I was told that takeout was not included I walked out. Lost my business. read more

Great sushi options! Huge menu and it is always very fresh! Prices are reasonable and the location is easy to access!

My husband and I get sushi here at least once a month! It's our guilty pleasure, but who can resist with the buy one get one free sushi rolls! read more

Had a very nice out with my husband over here a couple of weeks ago. We ordered 3 rolls and very much enjoyed them. The wasabi tasted fresh and it had a great kick to it~ we also had some hot sake. Then we saw the teriyaki burger on the menu and had to try it. It was really Good! Some of the best teriyaki I've had, and it really worked on the bun. The ambiance of the place is very nice, the bar has some.cool lighting that I appreciated from our table over by the window. I'd come back again~ read more

I come here almost weekly, and it's solid sushi for those on a budget, especially tuesdays and thursdays when sushi is all half-off. I went recently on a half-off day, and when I received the bill, the final price didn't reflect the deal. I was told when I walked in(at 4:55) the deal didn't start until 5(which we weren't told until we got the bill!). I received the bill at 5:15, but was still refused the half-off price. I come here all the time and tip very well, and even if this didn't save me THAT much money, the server could've easily adjusted things. Not sure if I will come back in the future. Thoroughly disappointed. read more

This is my best (only?) option for sushi in my new neighborhood, and sadly, it's just not as good as what I left behind. Though the service has been consistently better than my last review, I'm disappointed by the lack of variety and the inconsistency of the quality of rolls. The sashimi cuts are thick and generous, but the freshness and suppleness of the fish can be lacking. Often crowded, but you can usually score a seat at the bar if you don't want to wait. The patio also provides a nice alternative to the interior. These guys do a staple buy one-get one deal; but rolls are 50% off two nights a week. read more

Nothing wrong with this place but we prefer saki Bomb just a couple miles away. I don't really have any complaints other than the sushi and service aren't quite as good as other places around Durham. If you're near the hospital and you need a meal and you're craving sushi, you won't be disappointed with this place but for a planned date sushi night there are better options. read more

I give them five stars for having great servers that always accommodate any gluten free sushi request I may have. Yes, that's right. You can order any roll and they will happily modify it to be gluten free. Swapping out fried shrimp, replacing the crab stick etc. I could eat Blue Devil Rolls all day long (with plain shrimp, of course). The sushi has always been fresh and delicious. Unless you are a cheap bastard and don't mind having to wait forever to be seated, I would avoid the BOGO Thursday night (BOGO Tuesday is a better bet). read more

Went there last Sunday for dinner w/ family. Bought a bunch of rolls and 2 bowls of salmon poke. The sushi doesn't taste like sushi. That night, we didn't feel good. My daughter has stomachache as well. It seems like we got a bunch of old/leftover fish. Bad experience! read more

I really wanted to love Sushi Love. Because I was quite disappointed by Mt. Fuji's food, I hope Sushi Love was better. I went with around 8 other friends of mine in celebration of my roommate's birthday, and experienced probably the worst service I have had in a Durham restaurant -- ever. The waiter did not come to receive our order for about 25 minutes until we had to ask him to come get our order. He then rudely answered "Maybe you should start off by filling out this sheet for rolls", when none of us knew that the paper was on our table because it was hiding under a pile of menus. A few minutes after our order, I asked the waiter if the rolls were going to come out in separate plates -- he responded "No, it will all come in one big plate. How will you know which rolls are which? Of course I will tell you, that is my job. If you wanted them to be separated you should have told me beforehand." Geez, it was just a question! He even told us that we had to pay an extra fee if we wanted to cut the cake we prepared for the birthday girl!! This left all of us extremely unhappy as we left the restaurant and headed to Local Yogurt instead. We felt that we were being treated like trash because we were required to pay 20% gratuity fee anyway due to our big party. Oh, and dirty plates. Yuck. In terms of quality of food, I think it might be better off for you to order non-Japanese food than sushi. I felt that the freshness of sushi was very questionable, but my friends who ordered various kinds of thai noodles and curry enjoyed their dish thoroughly. Overall, very disappointing experience. Maybe I'll give it another chance, but I won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service, and amazing price. Definitely recommended for anyone looking for a sushi fix.

If I could, I would give 0 star. This was my first time here and I felt being discriminated by their server. I asked him about how their Tuesday special half price worked but he just simply answered "half price".! What the hell would I know which kind of sushi or rolls were included. Then we waited for a very LONG time for him to make our order. I made a mistake when ordering sushi thus I asked him to bring the sheet for me. He rolled his eyes at me. By the way, their food are okay but with this kind of service I will never come again. read more

It is a great place to eat and food is fresh all the time! I love the sushi and the staff

This was my first visit to Sushi Love and I was rather impressed. The atmosphere was fun and they were quite packed for a Sunday. I ordered the Pho since I am on a quest to find some good Pho and it was rather good. The broth was missing something, but once you added the sriracha and the hoisin, it was delicious. The only thing I would say is I was disappointed that the basil and bean sprouts were already added and not served on the side. I love my bean sprouts and I love going overboard on the basil. There was not nearly enough. My friends said the sushi was great. I tried the crunchy tuna roll and I fell in love. It had a great texture and the spicy tuna was so tasty. All in all, I will be coming back the next time I am in Durham. read more

We recently ate at Sushi Love for the 2nd time and have had an above-average experience both times. The sushi was good, service prompt and the prices reasonable. Four people ate salads, apps, sushi and water for $42 (tip included). My two complaints are that they don't have enough interesting vegetarian options and that the backs of the booths move around. If you have an active talker sitting behind you it can make the seating uncomfortable. read more

The sushi and other food here is ok. If you live nearby or go to Duke, it's definitely worth a try. Nonetheless, it does have its dissatisfying points. As many other sushi places do in this area, Sushi Love has what my friends and I call a "ponzu scheme" - a buy-one-get-one-free "deal" - where they take off the lowest priced sushi and leave you with the highest priced sushi. (For Example, if you get five rolls, costing $6, $7, $11, $12, and $13, then you will only get the $6 and $7 rolls for free.) Not only that, but market price sushi wasn't even part of that deal! I'm so sick of ponzu schemes - they impact my experience by forcing me to look at saving money - that I'm avoiding this type of restaurant from now on. read more

Sushi Love is the twin cousin of Shiki Sushi. I frequent this place as it's so close to my work. I also frequent this place because I'm a freak for sushi. I've never ventured off the sushi path, but the won ton soup smells delicious here. However, more importantly, the sushi is pretty good and you can never go wrong with 2 for 1 with sushi. read more

A great name but a standard sushi place. Located seconds from Duke campus the congregants are mainly Duke students and likely hospital employees during lunch hours. Buy-1-get-1 EVERYDAY which is good but I feel this is again.. the new standard. Normally I get the fancier sashimi topped rolls (Rainbow, Dragon, etc) but gave the Blue Devil Roll (seared/grilled angus beef topped roll) a chance. It was pretty amazing with an unexpected grilled, sweet flavor- probably one of the best rolls I've had at a local sushi place in a while. Thursdays are 1/2 off (but not an additional 1/2 off buy1get1 folks!) rolls and drinks. read more

Terrible and too salty I ordered Udon noodles with beef, the Mongolian beef entree, avocado sushi roll, and steamed dumplings for a nice meal between my friend and me. The best part of the meal was the dumplings, the rest was unpalatable and over salted. The Mongolian beef and the udon noodles tasted like they were soaked in a bath of soy sauce and then covered in salt - and I'm not talking Salt Bae kind of salt. The sushi roll was sub par. Other than the rice and dumplings, the food was inedible. I will not be eating here again! read more

I went here with a friend on a Thursday night. The undergrads were already on break for the summer so the place wasn't as crowded as usual. We were seated almost immediately. Our waitress was pretty good about taking our orders and making sure that our water glasses were always filled. For the price (we got the BOYO deals), the sushi was fairly tasty. We got the sweet dragon, black widow, maguro tartar, and caterpillar rolls. The soft shell crab on the black widow was just the right level of crispiness. When we were paying for our meals, our waitress offered to split our check without our asking. My only complaint would be that it took awhile to get our sushi - 25-30 minutes. read more

Decent Sushi found in Durham. Fish is decently fresh, and prices are not too bad after you do the Buy 1 get 1 Free roll. The Blue Devil roll is unique, flame kissed beef on a roll. Also there was this one great tasting specialty roll which I forget the name to. It has raw salmon and eel inside it, wrapped in green seaweed. Try and find it. read more

A friend and I go here (or should I say used to) once a month. The sushi is cheap but decent. The last time we went we were there approximately 75 min total (and i had just finished my glass of wine) when the "hostess" came up to us and basically told us to wrap it up because "a lot" of people were waiting to eat. There were about 6 people standing at the door. With so many other sushi places in the area i will be taking my business elsewhere. read more

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants in Durham. They do still have half off sushi, and for the price, the food is great! Friday and Saturday nights can be obnoxious, though, as the Duke students love to go there and have very loud dinner gatherings complete with slamming hands down on the folding tables and tables of 12 people doing Irish car bombs all at once. The ownership changed hands a couple of years ago (used to be owned by the brother of Shiki Sushi owner), and the wait staff is not as friendly or attentive as they once were, either. Overall, food is still good for the price, but only the dine-in (full price for carry out). If you want an atmosphere for a date or quiet dinner, search elsewhere. read more

I set up and account just to write this review so everyone can beware. I have visited Sushi Love 4 times now. The first the food was not very fresh, and by two subsequent visits were ok which is why I visited a fourth time. But the fourth time was absolutely terrible. I ordered a blue devil roll and the beef they put on the roll was extremely not fresh. We ate one piece and felt it was a bit weird. When we flipped over the beef and smelled it, it gave off a terrible smell that a fresh piece of beef should not give off. We told the waitress about this offered to let them smell it. They did not even bother smelling and just told us they can make us a new one or we can order something else. I am not sure why they didn't even bother verifying, whether they knew it to be not fresh or just didn't bother. They were nice enough to take this out of our order, however being a restaurant that relies on serving raw food, this was terrible. The next day I had extremely bad diarrhea and nearly collapsed on the floor from the pain. Despite how they tried to remedy it, it was a terrible experience and I will never go back again. Restaurants that rely on serving raw food must have certain standards in place so they do not harm their customers. I am extremely disappointed. read more

Not being from the area I was blown away by the buy one get one free deal on the special rolls. I normally just stick to the basics due to cost and it was a thrill for me personally and financially to have the change to order the 'fancy" rolls. I don't recall what exactly we ordered but we ate every bite! If I am ever in Durham again I will insist on eating here again! :) read more

Good sushi, but not the best. Fish tastes fresh and there are some good tasting sushi rolls, but I'd go to shiki sushi over sushi love and waraji over shiki. This place can accommodate a lot of people and i like getting the huge sushi boats with my sushi when we order a lot. read more

Shrimp fried rice smells like raw eggs. The smell was nauseating, and I was really bummed that I had to throw out the entire to-go box of food after a few bites. read more

I'm from the SF Bay area and I am finicky when it comes to sushi. This place is great, and I love visiting the area now that I can get something familiar. The chef was a bit taken back when I asked him for something from his imagination. The first time he suggested a grouper sashimi. His suggestion was spot on. The next visit he was hesitant about suggesting a spicy roll (because most Americans are averse to spice). However, I told him I like Korean food. He perked up because he is Korean. So he let me have it. Very good. read more

Awesome place with awesome deals. My girl and I share four fancy sushi rolls and get out for under $30. I recommend the volcano roll, insane eel roll, and the santa roll. read more

Really cute ambience, and in an area of durham thats quiet and convenient parking. However, absolutely not vegetarian friendly, unfortunately :( read more

Going to compare this place to Shiki Sushi. If I had to choose between the two, I would pick Shiki due to quantity. I feel like the rolls you get at Shiki are bigger so you get more bang for your buck. Flavor wise, pretty similar and both provide the buy one get one free roll. read more

So I live 45 minutes away from this restaurant which makes me sad because it is, to date, my favorite place in life so far to eat sushi. Everyone that I have ever taken here express the same sentiments! I get the Fusion Roll always!!! It comes out warm and fried (I know, okay technically not sushi exactly but it's amazing) my mouth is water just typing this! The Insane Eel is out of sight too. A lot of times eel can be a little fishy but somehow here it is really not, maybe a little on the end but this roll is amazing also! read more

Excellent! Sushi was amazing! Prices were very good and atmosphere was wonderful. We would for sure come back next time we are in Durham

Went here for the first time recently. The sushi was fresh and tasty and the portions seemed pretty big...I ordered two rolls and was very full. The night I was there, they had a 1/2 off martini special, which made them only $4! It was also half off sushi rolls night, which in my case worked out to be a better deal that the BOGO deal. On the downside, our waitress was not the most attentive--my friend had an empty drink for quite a while and when he asked for another drink, it took another while for it to come. And, it was a bit loud, which made conversation a little tough. But, I would definitely go back to sushi love again, read more

Came here because of the buy one get one free. Good sushi and reasonable price. The waiter was friendly and the service efficient. An all-around good place for a sushi-fix. read more

Good sushi, fast and efficient service, quiet and clean atmosphere. Overall, a good experience, but I was very surprised to learn the "Half-Off Thursday" isn't in effect all day. Their website never says what hours "Half-Off" kicks in, but I just left spending double what I expected, stupidly assuming because the website isn't specific, the Half-Off referred to all day. I guess I should have asked : / read more

Decent food at decent price. Vietnamese noodle is good. Don't eat the Udong not good. Overall, nice place to eat and near duke :)

I really like Sushi Love. My husband and I sometimes crave sushi on the weekends and will come here, so it isn't just about being located close to where we work. I think the sushi quality is actually pretty good. I've tried the pho and thought it wasn't bad (since options in the triangle for pho are limited, I would come here for that again). The service is efficient. My only complaint is the dark/clubby atmosphere inside (why do durhamites associate asian food with club? don't get it). Can be surprisingly busy on friday nights. Here is my rating list for sushi in durham: 1. Samsui 2. Sushi Love 3. Shiki Sushi read more

It's ok. It's in a convenient place which is probably why it gets very crowded but the food is just meh. The rice is under cooked and they skimp on the sea food. I ordered the sashimi and it did not taste fresh. The seaweed salad was good but it's all about yummy fish for me and it was definitely lacking. read more