Called in an ordered of 3 sushi rolls from here to accompany our Korean Fried Chicken lunch. They said it was gonna take 15 minutes, got there in 10 minutes but i had to wait another 15 minutes. They didn't make my order until I got there which is common for this place or they get the order wrong (luckily this time all orders were correct). Customer Service: Okay..I guess just depends on whether cashier & wait help is having a bad/good day. Price: Expensive Quality: Mediocre Taste: The rice itself was bland thus everything on the sushi was bland...first bite from my Red Dragon was tasteless, so disappointing. I've been here several times..lunch with family & friends and I've also done countless take out. It's best to eat in..quality of their food is much better than take out. Will not return, I'll patronize other businesses instead. read more

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This restaurant is a favorite of mine- Great choices and fast friendly service. They have a few sushi bar seats, but most is booth seating. Can't go wrong with most of the rolls and they have sho chika Bai sake to wash it down with. read more

STARS: 2.5 MENU AND FOOD: They serve a variety of sushi favorites along with udon and a relatively extensive list of rolls. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service is quick and efficient. Their dining room decor is appropriate and appealing. They have indoor tables. PARKING: Located in a small shopping plaza with a parking lot, street parking may be an easier bet. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: I had their sushi combination, which was sadly unappetizing. Their nigiri came with a lot of rice and the fish was not flavorful. In fact, I was not able to finish my order due to the overall taste. I do hope to return and give them another chance, seeing their 4 star rating. read more

Great food, great service and fairly price. Ambiance was okay but it could be better.

By far the best sushi I have had!!!! The service was far beyond excellent. We were greeted promptly, seated promptly and served promptly. The food came out hot and with generous portions and in a great amount of time. I highly recommend this gem of a business! read more

We ordered to-go after spending an extremely long day at Monterey Bay exploring the aquarium and walking around Cannery Row. I can't say too much because I didn't order any of their special rolls. Food - It was average, nothing really stood out. The avocado was eh and the fish was eh as well. The size of the sushi was also just a typical sized sushi. Service - Very quick and friendly. I called to place an order and they said it would take 15-20 minutes. I drove and got there in 10 minutes and the food was already prepared. When I walked in, the host and other waitresses were very friendly at welcoming/greeting us. Environment - It seemed like a small and cozy restaurant. It seemed like everyone was enjoying their food and the space they were in. read more

Sushi Time - California roll, eel and avocado roll, and salmon skin roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

My ALL TIME FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT! Hands down my kids and I have been coming here for years! I even got my friends who are really super duper sushi lovers too loving this place! The atmosphere is amazing. The decor and settings is filled with a warm strong and loving Japanese Vibe! My most recent favorite roll is the Garlic Roll and The Lobster Roll hands down delicious! You must come through when the first open if you come at night expect a wait. But it is well worth it if you do have to wait! read more

Sushi Time - Sushi Time in Seaside never has disappointed me! Always amazing food! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

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Got a spicy ca roll and a baked roll. Pretty tasty. California Roll. Service was good. It was pretty busy at 5:00pm read more

Sushi Time - California roll Baked roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

Service here has always been something I'd rant about for days. Rant because they can remain horrible and not deter hordes of customers who come here for what actually matters: the food. They forget things, they don't follow up on things, they come up with excuses for the former two etc, etc, etc. I remember well how one server back in the day looked me up and down and said that I couldn't beat the current champ of the $1 Monday night nigiri because I was skinny. It amused me and then left a burning bitter bile in my mouth. Wait, this person thinks I can't beat someone because I'm "skinny" and he had put away 60 nigiri and was miserable after? When I asked if she wanted me to prove her wrong, she nonchalantly replied that I would be wasting my money. She was talking to someone who can put away 2 whole Costco chickens in one sitting easily while consuming all kinds of sides and still feel there was more room to stuff. A smart server would have made tips that night taking on that challenge and benefited the restaurant in the process. But no, that's what dumb front of the house people do. Besides the other visits of forgotten orders blamed on the kitchen again due to failed input, there is this ongoing, "oh, let me find out" with a face of "oh shoot, I forgot because I'm an idiot" look. My favorite? I asked for water twice to be refilled and it never happened. Two visits with the same thing. Now you would ask why they still had 4 stars? Well, it's because their 5 star review is dinged by the idiots up front. But I didn't come here to have great service. I came solely for the food. So thankfully we are on the same page that you can have incompetent front of the house and still have a full house. It's always about the food. You can have perfect servers and if the food was nothing but crap, expect a forever empty restaurant. Here's the take: It's not for purists who know the art. From cuts to selection, it doesn't take one to know it isn't from apprentice to anything true Japanese. However, it is fresh most of the time and truly appetizing if you're a fan of the Korean take to this cuisine. Dead giveaway? White fish with some form of pickled onions. Dead freaking giveaway. Fresh is king and once again, it's all about Monday nights. Join the Zerg herd and binge to guiltless satisfaction. It's a buck then. A buck we have too many of to waste of similar less fresh imitations. Most of all, it's Monterey. If someone from the kitchen side actually tries to get it right, you'll see results. But seriously, fix that incompetent front of house. Last visit, I was close to throwing a glass of water at my server for being the most incompetent idiot I've ever met in the industry. Where do you source these people? Better not be from the same suppliers as your fish or you'd easily see your reviews go from 4-5 stars to nothing but ones. Kitchen. Stay awesome. Front of house. Get out of the house. read more

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Great sushi, service and environment. Prices were reasonable but the rolls were on the small side. Flavor was good. The real Wasabi costs a little extra but it's fabulous. read more

Sushi Time - Deluxe sashimi combo - 12 pieces - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

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I've always had a great experience here, mostly take out but on a windy day we dined in. The lunch special is my favorite option because you can have a little of everything. Great service from the staff as well. read more

Was looking for a place for sushi and found this one. Really liked the ambience. We decided to share some sushi rolls and were impressed by the presentation. Really liked the shrimp tempura maki roll. Overall delicious sushi. Good/attentive service. read more

Sushi Time - Sushi rolls me and the hubby were sharing. Best presentation yet. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

From a service standpoint, my rating would be a 5 because the older gentleman with the super outgoing personality that served me was wonderful. He was friendly, quick, and helpful. However, I thought the food was mediocre, and I didn't really enjoy my sushi but I couldn't exactly pinpoint the reasons why. Each piece left me puzzled. The tofu in the miso soup also tasted rancid. The chicken katsu lunch plate was adequate in taste and proportion. read more

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So very disappointer this time around. Food was ready when I came by to pick it up. Katsu was missing the sauce. Rice was dry, a slight bite to the kernals. The sesame chicken was overcooked and over fried. The tempura sauce container melted and leaked all over my tempura, plus there was a bug floating around inside the container. The soup was probably the only thing that was hot. Usually they are good about separating cold items from hot. But my sesame chicken and rice were under the salads.... read more

Sushi Time - Bug floating in my tempura sauce with soggy tempura - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

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We came here at 5pm on a Friday, and it was already busy, clearly a popular place. We were seated no problem, and I really appreciated that they have a space heater near the door. Normally when the door opens you'd get a rush of cold air, but instead the space heater keeps things nice. The menu is full, with some non-sushi options in addition to all the regular and special rolls. As a vegetarian, I really liked that there were plenty of veg options and they are in green font on the menu -- just be sure to double check that they are made fully vegetarian when you order (e.g., the agedashi tofu is in green font but standardly comes with bonito flakes). The servers were accommodating when we had a problem and needed to change our order. The food was good. Overall, I would recommend, and I would go back. Thanks, Sushi Time! read more

I went for dinner last night. I have been here before but it's been a few years. I was craving Chicken Teriyaki and Tempura. I ordered a box dinner. It was so delicious. The service was excellent. The young man who served me was so great. He checked on me and brought everything I needed. He must have gone on a break because another great waitress finished and brought my bill. She was sweet. This is how service should be. I will definitely be back soon. read more

A delightful experience with generous portions and friendly, fast service. We came in to celebrate a family event, and we're seated quickly after a short wait on a Saturday night. Food was better than I expected, and one of my dining companions was also thrilled at the quality and spot on seasonings. Wish they had a second location closer to me! Wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you, Sushi Time for a great meal. read more

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The food was really good! I ordered the jalapeño bombs, 49er roll, popcorn lobster roll, alien roll & the fried oysters! All were super yummy!! The service however wasn't the best, our server took a while for her to check in with us! She would constantly walk by us and not check in but would check in on the other table across from us. We were ordering 1-2 rolls at a time, so she would see our empty plates and keep walking/ignoring us! which to me isn't really good service :( read more

Sushi Time - 49er roll & popcorn lobster roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

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I haven't been to this, my favorite sushi restaurant in some time because, you know life happens. I dropped in today, tired and hungry. They didn't disappoint. I got the lunch special, only $14 for two choices and they were perfect! Including a delicious miso soup, salad and ideal rice. 4 big pieces of fresh fish and beef teriyaki. More than I could eat, so I took some home for my dinner. Service was fast from a darling waitress, and everyone was kind and helpful. The restroom was clean. Hay, it matters! read more

Sushi Time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

I'm a big sushi fan and my first time here. My son and his Monterey Peninsula buddies swear by this restaurant. He decided to take dad for the first time. Located at the end of a small strip mall (liquor store, nail shop, notary public, etc.), the restaurant itself is pretty nondescript with the typical bamboo shades, Japanese paintings and other accents - an extremely casual dining experience. We arrived at 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night (they reopened for dinner at 5:00) and they were already quite busy. The service staff was very friendly, attentive and we were seated right away. We ordered two appetizers and four of their specialty sushi rolls (Rainbow roll, Coco Loco Roll, Philly roll and a fire cracker roll). The rolls were tasty and full of the fresh seafood flavor that any sushi lover craves. I highly recommend coming for the food and not so much for the ambiance. Sushi Time is definitely on my "go-to" list of sushi restaurants! read more

Sushi Time - Four sushi rolls, appetizers and a Sapporo beer. More than enough food for my son and I! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

I've been here a few times with one of my friends. It always is a great experience and the food is always amazing. Restaurant is nice and clean. Easy to find in good parking. read more

This place never disappoints. It's been my go to for awhile now after trying several places from Salinas to Monterey. I usually start with the sashimi salad and miso and go from there. I haven't tried the entire special rolls menu but I'm getting there. Everything is so good and fresh and on top of that service is very friendly and attentive. The ambiance is super chill even when it's busy, I never feel rushed. read more

Short version: Good food, fast service. Longer version: We ordered take-out while in town for a short vacation. The order was simple - several salmon nagiri, rainbow rolls, and another roll that I don't remember. The salmon nagiri used big delicious pieces of fresh salmon, the rainbow rolls were good, and the other roll was pretty good too. They had the order ready to go exactly when they said and were ready to ring me up immediately. Fast service and good food, what's not to like? Pro Tip: I would say it was a little bit difficult to get to and park even during non-peak hours, so maybe check out the location on Google Maps / Streetview to see how to get there and where to park first. read more

The best in town! Their sushi rolls are delicious, it is a clean spot and excellent customer service. read more

Sushi Time - Veggie roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

The service here is excellent. This is our go-to sushi place for any day of the week. The sushi is always fresh, and excellent. Even the veggies they use for salads are always fresh. Presentation is always nice. read more

I love the veggie time roll but 50% of the time I order it the sweet potato is undercooked. I once kindly told them about it and they took it to the back and microwaved it. All I ask is that kitchen staff are retrained to properly cook tempura sweet potato as it is often undercooked. read more

We ordered takeout from here an hour before closing. I was surprised at how busy this place was when we arrived to pick up our takeout order. They were hit with a ton of orders right before closing. Shout out to the front house who kept the things moving and ensured people wouldn't wait long for their orders to be made. The food itself was pretty good considering it is takeout and our order was placed a bit before closing. We originally asked for amaebi sashimi, which they did have in stock. However, within a few minutes of placing our order, we received a call from the restaurant stating the chef didn't think the amaebi looked fresh anymore and didn't feel comfortable serving it. I appreciated the call very much and am grateful they kept our safety and health in mind while making our order! The man taking our order made a few suggestions based off of our sushi preferences to make up for the loss of our amaebi sashimi. He was very sweet and helpful especially considering the fact it was the last hour before closing and the restaurant was busy taking in last minute orders. The rolls themselves are pretty good. The alien roll was probably the highlight of all the rolls we ordered. The crab was delicious and made the roll feel decadent and very filling. The hamachi Kama was huge. I didn't like the sauce it came with as it was a bit too sweet and thick for my liking. My fiancé didn't mind the sauce. He found it pretty tasty and the fish itself was very flavorful. Overall, this place is good. read more

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Excellent excellent sushi!! The wait staff was fantastic and the team preparing the sushi did an exceptional job. Very friendly! I had the Dragon Fire Roll, the Hakuna Matada roll and the Caterpiller roll. They were on tonight, some of the best sushi in Monterey CA!! read more

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We come here every Tuesday, and Jaedin takes great care of us. He is the best server ever, hands down, and he makes our Tuesdays brighter. He seriously remembers our orders and brings them without us even having to say anything. The sushi is great, the atmosphere is chill, the sake is hot. This is my go to spot for sushi. read more

After moving to the area, finding a reliably good sushi place was a must. A friend recommended Sushi Time, and I'm eternally grateful - this place is a gem! They have a terrific menu; their sashimi is always fresh and delicious, and every roll my daughter and I have tried has been consistently wonderful. Extra praise for their efficient and friendly staff! I've been there many times over the years, and always thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

Came here for lunch. Everything was delicious and fresh. The place was super clean and service was fast. We tried the spicy garlic edamame and baked dynamite roll. Which were excellent! We also got lunch combo of spicy tuna roll and beef teriyaki that comes with a salad, rice, and miso soup very good and well-priced for lunch. read more

Sushi Time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

Since our first not so great experience we have been back here many times. The food is pretty consistently tasty, and service is friendly. The lunch special is a great deal. Definitely worth trying in Seaside. They are doing call in orders during shelter in place. read more

Yummy!! Casual and delicious.seaweed salad,Lion roll, House Salad wGinger dressing (huge serving)!! Firecracker roll & Coconut Tempura for apps!!! We will be back!! read more

Sushi Time - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

I mean, it's got some neat rolls; just a decent sushi place Always seemingly packed and busy and never handled the best. Maybe I've always gone in at bad times though? read more

Went in for lunch today at around 12 and was seated and given menus. Sat there for almost 15 minutes watching the one waiter running around like a mad man and the one lady behind the counter paying no attention to most....we seemed to be at her table and we also seemed to be invisible... after 15 minutes of being ignored, we got up and left....love this restaurant and there food but today was not ok read more

With so many sushi options in town, I had to check out some menus ahead of time to help me decide. I saw the jalapeño bombs appetizer and knew immediately that this place would have some unique options. I was not disappointed! The jalapeño bombs with spicy tuna were absolutely amazing! One of my favorite appetizers I've ever had. The baked mussels were also delicious. Every roll we ordered was great and had their own unique flavors (bonus points that they were cut into perfect bite size pieces- some places make them so big it's hard to eat in one bite but not here). My kids ordered chicken katsu and the sesame chicken. Both of which were delicious, juicy chicken. They ate every bit which doesn't always happen with kids. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

The aesthetic of this place is so cute! Definitely Japanese inspired, Ghibili studio art every where! The service was great, the waiter was in tune with his detail of the best sushi recommendations, and the food was great, well worth it. The Niner roll, Tototoro roll, honeymoon and the Big Sur. I found my new spot! read more

Very good for what it is: mid-range sushi. Nothing fancy, just decent quality and decent priced sushi in a strip mall. You won't find any over-the-top presentation or flambouyancy here, but I don't think they ever pretend to be top-of-the-line style anyway. If you're just looking to satisfy your sushi craving, then you'll be satisfied. Staff is very friendly. We got the following rolls: caterpillar roll, salmon skin roll, ninja roll, spider roll, eel and avocado roll. All were very good. Spider roll was nice and crunchy, and also huge (took two bites to eat each piece), definitely a favorite. Caterpillar roll was good, though I'm not a fan of the fake crab, but the avocado on top made it rich and creamy. Salmon skin roll seemed a little bit lacking in flavor. read more

Great lunch specials and the beef teriyaki is amazing! The oil used for the tempura tastes really clean too. read more

Sushi Time - Teriyaki Tofu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seaside, California

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Very mediocre sushi. Most of the rolls we got were dry didn't even have sauce on them. I also didn't get any chopsticks with my togo bag so we were eating our sushi with our hands in our hotel. Our kids didn't even eat the yakisoba noodles because the beef was a bit dry no sauce...I made a togo order and when i arrived 15 minutes later I had to wait another 15 minutes in the lobby. read more