If I could give this place six out of five stars, I absolutely would. Write out the gate the service was amazing. It's an adorable little spot in the sunset and there is limited seating, of course, but there is open seating by the window where you can get a lot of sunlight or you go deeper in toward the restaurant where you can get a little bit more of a dim perspective, which is fine. Right away, they asked if we had a reservation we did not the place was almost packed, but they had one table in the very back that they opened up just for us. That right there earned my five stars. The service was absolutely incredible. I found it to be really sweet. The Man was talking to me and I didn't understand what he was saying and he was so patient with me. I was very appreciative. They were extremely accommodating at first I wasn't sure if my girls were going to eat so I didn't order for them and then it turned out. They were going to eat so I ended up adding their order on. Again the service was amazing. Not to mention... $33 for adults $20 for kids over six years unlimited sushi on a weekend. What do you even mean? I was blown away. The quality of the sushi was incredible. I've had all you can eat sushi before and I was not super impressed by the quality, but this place hits different. Not to mention that all you can eat menu include some appetizer, including miso soup which we had plenty of. I am so grateful that I got to eat here and I will 100% be coming back. Also, the people here were super chill and very friendly. This neighborhood is just so friendly. I love this neighborhood in San Francisco. read more

Came here on a weekday for AYCE Ordered 4 rolls Waited over 40 minutes for our rolls We were served 3 rolls from our order and 1 that we did not order Waitress insisted 2 of the 4 rolls were the same when they clearly were not. They then brought out the 4th roll and it was genuinely the worst piece of sushi I've ever eaten Do not get the Romeo and Juliet roll. read more

Sushi Uma is a small sushi spot located in SF. They have paid street parking available (meter), but are also located near a couple of public transportation stops too. I went after typical dinner time, but it doesn't seem to be super busy in general. We got: * Cherry Blossom Roll * Unagi Roll * Sake Roll * Kappa Maki Roll Had no complaints taste-wise (tasted the same as all other sushi spots). Nothing stood out, but I appreciated that the Cherry Blossom Roll wasn't stuffed with fake crab (had raw salmon inside instead). Price-wise, they're about the same as other sushi spots. Their AYCE deal looks pretty good, so I'd come back to try that if I'm ever in the area. The service was average (filled our waters occasionally, but didn't really check in on us that much and the service didn't stand out to me). Overall, this is a safe, mediocre spot for sushi. read more

Sushi Uma - Cherry Blossom Roll + Unagi Roll + Sake Roll + Kappa Maki Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

It has been a while since I ate here, about a year and a half, but I still feel the need to leave a review. I came here to get a bite in with friends, before a night out celebrating my birthday. Their Chicken Karaage was a great way to begin the evening, and is to this day the best karaage I've had. I stop and think about it sometimes... I ordered the Lion King roll (my go-to). My friend ordered the katsu curry, and my other friend ordered the Rainbow Roll. Everything was delicious. We came before the dinner crowd arrived and got to take our time, which is always nice in the city. Very casual spot to get very good food with lovely service. Would definitely recommend and return for more. read more

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Ayce is only available during lunch time from 11am - 4pm. It's $26.99 on weekdays and $29.99 on weekends, which is honestly a great price for ayce sushi. We dined on Sunday and upgraded to the nigiri option (+$10), so it came out to $39.99 per person. There was no wait for a table on Sunday, we were seated right away. I have to be honest, the food was great, but it didn't justify the wait. There's a 90-minute dining limit, yet we had to wait 45 minutes for our first dish to arrive (unfortunately I kept checking the time cuz I was starving). That said, I can't complain about the food itself. The sushi was fresh, tasted great, and everything felt worth the price. The only real issue was the long wait for the food, but we still ended up full, so it worked out in the end. Would I come back? For the price, maybe. But the food wait time is definitely concerning. read more

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Had a coupon so ordered 2 dragon rolls and 2 miso soups for dinner, orders came within my anticipated time, so pretty good service to order. I didn't go to the restaurant itself, so I couldn't speak much about the ambiance, but when the food arrived, the sushi was still pretty fresh and the soup was nice and hot. I started with the miso soup and downed it quickly, had that typical miso soup you're used to so no complaints there. I dug into the Red Dragon roll, and it's as I had expected, got your shrimp tempura inside, imitation crab, and spicy tuna on top, didn't have the tobikio but I'd imagine it would likely have fallen off, so no worries there. Chowed down the whole thing and overall it was pretty good, of course, there's other higher-end places that cost more, but for your local sushi spot for your average $$ price, I was satisfied! read more

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Easy reservations made online (max 6 pp) through grubhub. Called to increase headcount and lady told me that it's automatic 20% surcharge for group. Seated right away but no explanation of how AYCE worked so had to review on menu and ask questions. Basically it's AYCE but nigiri is an additional $10 so total of $39.99pp on weekends. Kids 5 under are free. The nigiri, tempura and fresh rolls were good but the fried rolls had too little fish and too much rice. The hand rolls were the best IMO even tho there were only three selections. Service was strange. Friendly but didn't clear off your dishes to make room for the next orders. I had to put the dishes on the next empty table to me. Overall: fun spot with a small group (restaurant is not too big) since we were able to watch soccer game and good deal when you're hungry for sushi. Or want a less expensive sushi meal. read more

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First time here for lunch. I ordered the tempura, it was served, was a disappointment!. 3 small thin pieces of shrimp w/o vegetable and It's was so oily as well... Their rolls were okay. Their service attendants weren't even attentive to us. They kept on talking and whispering in the corner . They forgot to give us the tempura sauce and wasabi/ginger. Bad experience and needs lots of improvement. read more

Aside from the a-bit-slow food preparation (about 20min wait), everything else is great! Unlike other reviews, our sushi had a normal amount of rice, and comparatively high quality ayce sushi! We had 3 pieces left on the table from our first round, but the server still let us order the second round :) It's definitely great for this price! read more

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Came on a Saturday around 2pm. The inside had a good amount of tables, and there weren't too many people. We did the all you can eat sushi. I think the restaurant was understaffed because the service was unfortunately extremely slow. It took a while for them to seat us and to take our order. The sushi itself was not bad. I do think they overload it with rice to make you full. After being done with our rolls, we had to follow up twice about the hand rolls we had ordered the first time. We finally got them and to no surprise it was packed with rice. read more

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Ordered via uber delivery. - no utensils. No soy sauce. No ginger. - no spoon for a hot miso soup. - chicken karrage is all batter. Dry, sharp, terrible. - Philadelphia roll has zero cream cheese. - I got a roll with eel which I did not order. - another roll had the smallest piece of tube ever. - have had sushi all over the world, once a week for 25 years. This is the worst. read more

Sushi Uma - Zero cream cheese. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

We went for sushi lunch on July 2nd; we are regular customers, but this time the waitresses were rude, and the sushi chef kept sneezing right over the food they were preparing for us. They served us the contaminated food--which we couldn't eat--so it would be good if they wore face masks. The bathroom was dirty, too; how is it possible for a place that serves food to be so filthy? ‍ I'm never coming back. read more

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Not a lot of sushi buffets in the city so it's nice to have this option. Menu is relatively small compared to the peninsula sushi buffets and mostly based on sushi rolls. If want to try a lot of different things, not conducive to that since rolls are pretty large. Regardless, everything is fresh and tasty. Chicken karaage and hand rolls are good too. Wish they had sashimi options. Place is small and intimate. Service is ok. read more

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Overall: 4.25 stars!! There seems to be an increase in ayce sushi spots in SF, but Uma stood out to me because they offer both AYCE and a la carte menus - hopefully promising higher quality ayce options. We came here for lunch on a Monday, and while it was busy with a stead flow of guests, we waited about 5 minutes for a table for 2. $26.99 ayce seemed like too good a deal to pass up, so we opted for that option. What we ordered: miso soup, garden salad, 49er roll, lion king roll, negihama maki, coral reefs roll, salmon and tuna handrolls and a hot tea pot ($2). The rolls were all tasty and well-sized. The rice to fish ratio was also balanced. Sometimes, places make them huge, so you can only commit stomach space to 1-2 full rolls, and I get really sad! Lol. The handrolls were also tasty but had just a tad too much rice. My spicy tuna handroll in particular had a pool of sriracha sauce in it. (It might have just been that one.) Overall, good quality and value though. Parking: Street & meter. Quite difficult. Service: Friendly and fast read more

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If you head out to the avenues, you can find some great dining deals. Case in point, Sushi Uma with its ayce sushi lunch special for $24.99. Lunchtime is a generous 11am-4pm and we avoided peak hours by dining later but there were still a steady stream of diners popping in. AYCE includes a whole bunch of rolls or you can top up $10 for nigiri. We started with some hand rolls and those were by far the best bites of the meal. Fresh fish and plenty of it packed into each roll. We ordered a whole bunch of maki and specialty rolls which were fine but following the hand rolls proved to be a hard act to follow. Great deal for sushi lunch is great incentive to make the trek from downtown. read more

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Rice to meat ratio is crazy. Its just full of rice. You will be full so fast. Miso soup doesnt taste like miso. Deep fried rolls are cold. Sushi rolls taste like its been sitting there for so long. And it take forever to get service. Fried chicken is great. read more

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Awesome value, especially in the city! Weekend ACYE for $30, not including nigiri, which is an additional $10. Portions are big, food is fresh and made to order. We tried the San Francisco roll, which is an elevated spicy tuna roll with sauces and avocado. We also tried the 49er roll, which is a CA roll with lemon and salmon on top. These were tasty! Chicken Karaage and Shrimp Tempura were very solid appetizers. Batter was light and crispy, tender meat also. We'll definitely come back! read more

Sushi Uma - San Francisco roll on the top left, 49er on the top right. Chicken karaage on the bottom - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food was not it. Here is a breakdown of everything we got: - rainbow roll - cherry blossom - blue fin toro nigiri (this was $15) - smoked salmon nigiri - sake nigiri First off the rice did not taste like sushi rice. It was insanely dense, and did not hold together like sushi. The fish was mediocre. One of my biggest grievance is the fact that we got the blue fin toro which is supposed to be fatty. This slice of fish was the leanest tuna I've ever seen. The nigiri was the same color as the roll. Service was ok. The waitress was on the phone most of the time. It was a slow night. read more

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My friends and I tried a to-go order for Sushi Uma for a night in. Our order was neatly given to us in a few plastic boxes. Red Dragon Roll: This was my personal favorite! I loved the crunchiness of the shrimp tempura that went along well with the sauce and texture. Boston Roll: This roll was simple. While the salmon sashimi on top wasn't the freshest in my opinion, it still satisfied all our cravings. Takoyaki: The takoyaki paired with the sauce was great! I wish that it was slightly crispier, but the creamy, soft interior was satisfying enough. Wakame Salad: The portion size was decent for the price, and this was a general favorite of all of us. read more

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Been here a couple times and have tried both the omakase and all you can eat menus. Quality of the omakase is great, including premium cuts of fish and uni. Can't really argue with toro and uni, at a price of about $15-$20 far more that of Amami. Their all you can eat menu runs everyday from 11 AM - 4 PM. For under $30, you can get your fill of a bunch of different sushi rolls and hand rolls. Nigiri options start at $10 more. We stuck with the regular ayce and it was more than enough to fill us up. Quality was good and rolls were flavorful! The place was packed at 1 PM on a Sunday, but service was friendly and the place was clean! Will definitely be coming back! read more

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First timers here and it didn't disappoint! They do only offer rolls. You can order nigiri but that's an additional $10/person. The rolls are huge and they don't have a lot of rice which is always a good thing. The rolls were delicious. At $24.99 it's definitely worth it. Service was great. They were very attentive and refilled our cups frequently. The place is a bit small but it's just right for the area. They have a good amount of tables. Parking can be a bit tough which can make or break the trip down here. But if you hold out long enough to find parking, you will leave with a happy belly. read more

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I've been wanting to come to this place for the AYCE lunch special for DAYS! I keep missing the lunch window, but I finally came for dinner and it was fantastic. Everything was SO fresh and absolutely delicious, plus, still well priced. I was shocked! Awesome service and clean space. I really CAN'T wait to come for the AYCE lunch. read more

Sushi Uma - Sake Nigiri, Hotate Nigiri, salmon toro nigiri, Tobiko Nigiri (all amazing) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was excited to try this place, the highlight was the special scallop roll. The sear on it brought a great flavor but everyone else was a bit whatever. I was extremely hot inside and it was actually pretty cold outside. The entire time both of us were very uncomfortable. The waitress didn't come back to refill water or ask us if we needed anything. It seemed they were focused on delivery pick up orders. They were out of some items as well. The rice was inconsistent, some pieces being hard and some normal. I found that the rolls lacked some flavor even with sauce on top. The portions were decently big which was nice but the downside is that even a more basic roll like spider fell apart when picked up. It was quite a messy meal. The kama was overcooked and a bit tough in some areas. read more

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This is probably my favorite place to get good quality sushi for to go without dining at a restaurant. This restaurant is a bit small, so many people order takeout and I was surprised how much I liked their food since I also ordered takeout. I went here for dinner around 7pm on a Friday and they were so quick at preparing my order. I ordered the Dragon Roll and also the Takoyaki. I tend to be picky with my takoyaki, but I loved how crispy the takoyaki on the outside while it still being soft on the inside. The Dragon Roll is a good size and held together well too. I'd recommend this place! They have indoor dining too, but I chose to order to go since it's a small restaurant. Everything I tried that day was good, so now I'm tempted to visit more since they have a large variety of food here. read more

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Sushi date night! Was craving for sushi and now here we are! Staff were very welcoming and food was amazing! Quality of fish was excellent! Here's what we ordered: - Large Sapporo - Premium Omakase - Crazy Roll - Cherry Blossom Roll Bon appetite! Definitely coming back next time for their AYCE option! read more

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Came here since the pictures looked good and it was close by also a ***main reason** is that it has so much parking, that is free after 6pm. We parked and walked in got sat immediately. They gave us the menu and then some waters. We ordered a big bottle of sake and many rounds of dishes. They had some TV's playing but I couldn't see what it was since the Tv's were above us. They had some music playing but I think it was next doors. ok food, we ordered: -edimame (not sure if I have just had less cooked edamame but this one seemed more cooked then what I am use to, it was fine, still good) - Red dragon roll: good roll the spicy tuna was great. flavorful with a nice kick. -San Francisco roll: nice crunch -Hottie roll: shrimp was nice and the tempura had a great crunch. -Lava roll: spicy sauce was a good mix with the roll -fried tako balls: nice flavor and fresh octopus They had a lot of business so that means something good. It was a great time and we will be back read more

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Decent sushi spot for a reasonable price. We ordered a few nigiri's (Amaebi, Sake, Hotate, and Kurodai). All of them were good and I love how they topped it off with fresh wasabi. We also ordered 2 rolls, Cherry blossom (topped with bluefin tuna) and Romeo and Juliet Roll (topped with scallop) both had salmon and avocado inside. I think they were good and price isn't bad. Service was pretty quick and we got our food in 10 mins. read more

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We came on a weekend. The rolls were a good size. Fun fact: if your order Nigiri there's a $10 extra per person on top of your AYCE price. No problem. Our daughter just likes Nigiri. So we eat what we eat. Good Ambiance. Smaller restaurant. But it gets pretty busy. Not too crazy. Service is good. read more

Sushi Uma - Lion King, caterpillar, spider rolls and others I forgot lol - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yum! Really solid sushi place in the Sunset! Sushi Uma has been on Irving forever, but recently moved with a bigger space. No longer just a counter, they now have many seats and can accomodate a bigger group. With this new space comes a new special: All you can eat lunch. If you normally can eat 2-3 rolls for lunch, this is worth it to go to. You don't have to stuff yourself, but you can enjoy a variety of rolls without breaking the bank. The staff were friendly and attentive enough - my tea was always full but I didnt feel like I was being pressured. I also saw their staff being very friendly and supportive to a solo elder diner, even picking up his jacket that fell over and re-positioning it on his chair so it doesn't fall off again! Overall it's a really solid place for good quality sushi. Plus with the great staff, you're sure to have a good time. read more

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When sushi rolls are as nicely prepared as they are at Sushi Uma, and when it is all-you-can-eat, well then you have a combination that can't be beat! Located on Irving Street, between 22nd and 23rd Avenues, Sushi Uma is both a traditional sushi bar that serves your requisite sushi rolls and other sliced raw fish from nigiri to sashimi. What makes Sushi Uma so unique is that they serve an All You Can Eat Menu daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., so with lunch or an early dinner you can really get your money's worth for $26.99 on weekdays and $29.99 on weekends and holidays. What brought a party of thirteen people here was this remarkable deal as the holidays were upon us and we were looking to get out and enjoy one another's company and what better way to do it than dining on as much sushi as one can possibly dine on. Making reservations over the phone was super easy to do as their staff was super accommodating for our large party and they made sure to verify that we were indeed honoring our reservation the day before our scheduled meal. Upon arrival, our table was ready to be sat and after a brief review of their menu, we were ready to make the first of many orders. The menu at Sushi Uma comprises a regular a la carte menu, which includes Appetizers & Sides, Makimono / Handrolls, Nigiri / Sashimi, Sushi & Sashimi Combo, Signature Bowls, Signature Rolls, and Bento Boxes. Of course, everyone in our party came for their All You Can Eat Menu and since our reservation began at 3 p.m. on a weekday afternoon, we knew we only had a limited time to order and eat. This menu features items of food you can order with categories including Appetizers, Makimono/ Handrolls and their Signature Sushi Rolls, for an additional 10 dollars a person you can also order Nigiri, so we decided to stay with the first three options. We would start with multiple orders of their Shrimp Tempura, Chicken Karaage, and Fried Gyoza, as they did not have French Fries to enjoy this visit. As for the rolls, here is where things got interesting, among the highlights, as we would order their Lion King Roll, which featured imitation crab and avocado inside the roll that was topped with salmon and baked. We would also order their Dragon Roll which had a shrimp tempura inside, and was topped with eel and avocado; their Spider Roll which was a combination of soft shell crab and cucumber; Double Hamachi Roll, which had hamachi and cucumber inside the roll and was topped with hamachi and tobiko; Red Dragon Roll which had shrimp tempura inside and topped with spicy tuna; and their Crazy Roll, which had spicy yellowtail inside and topped with albacore tuna. It's worth noting that sushi rolls arrive in waves, as the hardworking sushi chefs are hand-making everything as quickly as possible. This did lead to a bit of confusion when reordering, as we tended to eat with our eyes before our stomachs could catch up, and it became difficult to track what our party was still waiting for versus what had already arrived. With the limited time we were allotted, it occasionally felt unclear what we still had left to order before the afternoon service ended. As a result, we ended up with more sushi on the table than we could finish, which led to some momentary hand-wringing. In the end, the staff were incredibly gracious: they didn't charge us for the uneaten rolls and even provided takeout boxes so members of our party could enjoy the sushi later. And enjoy it we did, everything from the hand-cut fish to the carefully wrapped rolls tasted exceptionally fresh and delicious. Our total bill came to just over $350 (tax included, before gratuity), which felt very reasonable for the quality and quantity of handcrafted sushi we received. The experience at Sushi Uma was so memorable that it immediately made me want to return, next time to explore their à la carte options, especially the nigiri, sashimi, and bento boxes, all of which looked enticing and well priced. Sushi Uma is a wonderful addition to San Francisco's Irving Street corridor, and may they have a long successful run in business! read more

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Not it. Service was so bad. The servers were just loudly chitchatting and took so long to attend to us. Waited 30 mins for 2 Sushi Uma Combo when there were about only 5 other people in the restaurant. Food was also okay at best. Definitely not coming back read more

I ordered the dragon roll and a miso. It was quick service and her flavorful. I like that the spicy mayo was actually spicy on the sushi and that the portions are good. We were able to do the buy 1 get 1 and it was really worth it. Great deal! read more

The restaurant has great food and services. The sushi is fresh. My favorite is the shrimp lover roll and tempura roll. Menu is limited but enough for people who are craving for simple sushi meal. The price is super cheap for sushi buffet. read more

Sushi was good, just not my favorite spot. I ordered to go and the food was ready upon arrival. I ordered about 20 minutes in advance. The location seemed pretty busy at the time. read more

Sushi Uma recently started offering AYCE for $24.99 from 11am-4pm and I had to check it out. A lot of people have the same idea because I've never seen this place so full. The $24.99 menu is rolls only but for $10 extra, you can have access to 15 types of nigiri. You also get miso soup, salad, and karaage as part of it. I went with the nigiri up charge and ordered 5 types to start with. They were all really good. They don't skimp on the fish at all. Each piece is thick and what you would expect if it was a la carte. I also got the cherry blossom roll and spicy scallop hand roll. Both were pretty good too. The service was a bit slow because there was only one chef and 5-6 tables. All in all the quality is high for AYCE. Just don't come hangry and be patient! read more

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Came here for a quick late lunch. This area has a lot of shopping so the parking isn't too difficult to find, but it is metered parking. The restaurant when we arrived was busy but they were still able to fit our party of 3 in. Ordering is simple, and quick. The wait for the food to come out was slightly long but seeing how busy the small restaurant is, it is understandable, seeing that many tables do the AYCE option as well. The Scallop Lovers Roll is a MUST TRY. That is the sole reason for the 5/5 stars. My sister and I fought for the last piece of that roll. The 49er's roll was different as well, the lemon tasted like yuzu and that made the dish a 5/5 as well. Maybe it was just a lucky lemon. The rest of the sushi was alright; Lion King Roll & Spider Roll. This is a great place for a quiet lunch with family or a date. Ambiance is nice and chill vibes with trendy decor. read more

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AYCE sushi in Sunset area. I've been wanting to try this place for awhile. Since we came at an odd time, around 3pm, we were immediately seated. Service was friendly and there a a slight wait for the food. The sushi was ok, not great. Hubby was able to order a regular lunch while I chose the AYCE option, which was pretty cool that they allowed us to make different choices. read more

Sushi Uma - AYCE menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came here after work one time and had a good experience - so I decided to return to try out their AYCE menu. AYCE menu is limited but they have a good enough selection. AYCE Nigiri is an extra $10 so something to be mindful of if that's what you're coming here for. The rolls are huge. Portion size wise the fish-ratio is not bad. The fish is thinner but pretty big and there's a lot of rice so you get full fast. When you order they cook a of it and bring it all out at once which can make the food feel like it comes out really slow- especially if they are busy. There wa s a lot of people for a random weekday so the food took a while to come out. They also get a lot of takeout orders! read more

Good fresh sashimi, friendly service for pickup , enjoyed the cherry blossom too. Sushi combo was very fresh and enjoyable read more

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We were seated quickly when they opened on a Wednesday. We did the $25/person all you can eat and managed to eat 4 rolls and miso soup between 2 people. The rolls were large with a generous amount of rice. read more

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