Sushi no. I would've given this spot 3 stars but it gave me diarrhea so I had to minus one star. Needless to say, I will never order from here again. I ordered California roll, eel avocado roll and spicy salmon roll. The California roll had this weird taste to it. I knew I shouldn't have ate it. The rolls were badly wrapped too, the whole thing falls apart as I try to pick it up. read more

Sushi Yu - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Everything about this establishment was wonderful. The sushi and rolls were exceptionally fresh. The service and ambiance were also excellent. We will definitely be returning. read more

This sushi was just ok. I've had much better. The ambiance was a bit dark. The service was a bit slow for not having many people there read more

Sushi Yu - Tea - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Came here the other night for a quick bite. The baked salmon roll was delicious and very filling. I loved the ambiance with the big screen playing Kpop music videos (with English subtitles). The staff were attentive and chefs were very friendly. Perfect spot for a fun date night or grabbing a bite with friends. Also, the menu has a pretty big selection including vegetarian rolls and no rice options. read more

Food was delicious and such good quality fish!!! Soft, tender nigiri. Server was very attentive and chef was fast / efficient. Love this space and their happy hour :)) read more

Sushi Yu - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

We were craving sushi so decided to come try this restaurant on main st. We always pass by it, but haven't went inside. Oh boy, the food was delectable and great service! I ordered the sushi combo d that comes with one speciality roll (I chose baked baby lobster roll, my fav!). My friends got the bento boxes with salmon teriyaki, takoyaki, and shrimp tempura (didn't get to take pictures of their food since they were so hungry and munched it down so quick). There's a parking structure on 1st street behind Charlie's Trio or you can find street parking. It wasn't too busy when we came here during lunch time. In my opinion, this place is a better location and atmosphere than the sushi restaurant a few stores down. Will definitely come back to try their other items on their menu and recommending to anyone living in the SGV areas. read more

Sushi Yu - Sushi Combo D with Specialty Roll (Baked Baby Lobster Roll) - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

There are meals you enjoy, and then there are evenings you remember--and Sushi YU effortlessly delivered the latter. From the moment our party of six settled in, the tone was set by Daphne, our waitress and, frankly, the evening's unsung hero. Attentive without hovering, warm without being rehearsed, and genuinely radiant--both inside and out--she turned service into an experience. Every request was met not just with efficiency, but with care and a smile that made you feel like a regular, even on your first visit. The Food: A Playful Balance of Tradition and Flexibility The table quickly transformed into a vibrant spread: The Tiger Roll and Dragon Roll arrived like edible artwork--bold, fresh, and unapologetically indulgent. The tempura shrimp were perfectly crisp, shattering delicately with each bite (as any proper tempura should). The BBQ ribs added a smoky, savory surprise--unexpected in a sushi setting, but absolutely welcome. The bulgogi bento was rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying, bridging Japanese precision with Korean soul. But what truly stood out was the kitchen's willingness to go off-script. Knowing two of us didn't eat seafood, the chef crafted a custom vegetarian roll on the spot--creative, delicious, and honestly deserving of its own spot on the menu. We've already unofficially named it "The Peaky Roll"... and we stand by that branding. Atmosphere: The Subtle Art of Getting It Right The ambiance struck that elusive balance--lively but not loud, stylish but not pretentious. The music selection deserves a special mention: curated just enough to enhance the mood without ever stealing the spotlight. The Sweet Finale As if the night needed a stronger closing note, my sister sealed the deal with tempura green tea ice cream--a dessert that somehow manages to be both comforting and theatrical. Meanwhile, my mother enjoyed a warm, soothing bowl of tempura udon, rounding out the experience with quiet perfection. Final Verdict Sushi YU isn't just a place to eat--it's a place where thoughtful service, flexible creativity, and well-executed dishes come together in harmony. Between Daphne's exceptional hospitality and a kitchen that clearly cares about its guests, this wasn't just dinner--it was an experience worth repeating. Highly recommended... especially if you're lucky enough to meet Daphne--and if "The Peaky Roll" ever makes the menu, remember where you heard it first. read more

So I had been here before a long time ago for AYCE. This time however it wasn't. I'm not sure if I should've asked for that or if they took it away. Nonetheless the sushi was good ordered the baked baby lobster roll, firecracker roll and rainbow rolls. For appetizers we ordered the jalapeños bomb and assorted tempura. We really liked the baked lobster roll. It was the perfect blend of flavors. Prices are reasonable. The restaurant is clean and has a modern urban feel to it. We got seated towards the front of the restaurant by the window facing the street. The lighting was extremely dim up front and I found myself having to carefully read the menu up close. Personally I'm not a fan of very dim lit restaurants. Everything but the from of the restaurant had better lighting. Overall experience was good. Fast service! The waitresses and sushi chefs super friendly and were always smiling read more

Sushi Yu - Baked Baby Lobster Roll - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

The sushi here was absolutely AMAZING. I haven't had sushi this good in a long time. The rolls are very generous in size, and you definitely get your money's worth. I ordered the Alaskan Roll, and the salmon on top was extremely fresh, thick-cut, and clearly high-quality fish. The service was just as great as the food. Every staff member was friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome. When we left, the entire staff thanked us, which really stood out and made the experience even better. This spot has officially earned a repeat visit from me. Highly recommend! read more

Sushi Yu is under new ownership and it shows! The food is amazing and the service is outstanding. This has quickly become our go-to sushi spot. Rebecca is a sweetheart and provides excellent customer service. Highly recommend! read more

I came for lunch and it was good price for good amount of rolls! Lots of options for rolls! read more

Sushi Yu - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I've been to the restaurants that were here in this space before it was Sushi Me, but I can't remember the names and I don't know if it's the same owners. Anyway, my first time here at Sushi Me was for lunch a couple of weekends ago. We must have brought the late lunch crowd with us because we were the only table when we walked in, but a few tables joined in after. The sushi is fresh, decent portion and their Tonkatsu from the Kitchen "menu' was good. Their Baked Rolls were good, but it did fall apart easily. I'd skip the Seafood Yaki Udon next time - it was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was a generous portion. Hoping they will bring back some more happy hour deals or their AYCE. It's an intimate little spot, and service was fairly quick. Parking in lot on 1st (north or south) or street parking. Restrooms looked a little bit dingy, like they're in the middle of a remodel. read more

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Sushi rolls were absolutely delicious! I really recommend the red zone roll and the albacore special roll!

Food good, took longer than expected but portion is below average in the socal sushi restaurant.

Foods amazing ! Service is great and ambiance is super comfortable and never full! Always seated right away and attended!

I've only been here a few times and it's ok. Not a big roll selection. The workers were very attentive but it was also a slow day. The front is nice and clean but if you use the restroom in the back it smells like sewer which is not a good thing since food is prepped in the back. Overall ok experience. read more

(FOOD) Bulgogi beef bowl for 11 bucks. The portion is pretty fat. Just look at my photo with a glass of water for comparison. The beef bulgogi is okay, nothing to brag about. Generous portion of rice and salad as well. (SERVICE) Standard. (PLACE) It's like a smaller to medium sized sushi place. Nice decor and layout. (VERDICT) I'll try the other stuff maybe if I'm bored and in the area. read more

Sushi Yu - beef bowl - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

We came here for a dinner on a Saturday night. The food was just ok. The portions were small and the sushi didn't seem as fresh. The service was good. read more

First-timer but not the last - the sushi was tantalizingly delicious - the service was very nice - friendly and cute waitresses, including the environment very pleasant indeed Buon apetito! read more

Sushi Yu - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

This is a generally good spot. The rolls are a bit pricey but it's a solid option for rolls. We decided to come on a Monday, the sign in the front was the deciding factor since we happened to be hungry during "happy hour". When they brought our check the happy hour didn't apply though because it was January first and that's a "holiday" . Check to make sure they'll honor the big sign on the front of the business before eating here cause if you come on the wrong day you'll be denied the 30% read more

Sushi Yu - Misleading sign. - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Cool spot, good service, and nice selection. Good quality sushi spot, food is consistent. This is one of our regular go-to spots. Good!

Food: Salmon belly nigiri: big thick slices, fresh, delicious, fish to rice ratio excellent. Squid nigiri: good Jumbo scallop nigiri: good Salmon egg nigiri: great Octopus nigiri: great Spicy tuna roll: 8 pcs, fresh, delicious Salmon roll: ok, big pieces, tend to fall out when eating Albacore special roll: fresh, great tasting I came during happy hour (valid only Monday - Friday from 3pm-5:30pm. Great prices because it was happy hour! Satisfied with food, ambience was nice, staff customer service wonderful. Would I come again? Yes! I'll stick to happy hour to save some money $ read more

Sushi Yu - This was the damage that was done. So worth it during happy hour! So nice they breakdown the prices for you and it's very clear! - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

after a long day of driving cross country and a first meal in the past 8 hours , this place hit the spot. Service was fast considering there were a lot of people and servers were extremely nice. Definitely worth the time ! read more

Sushi Yu - Fantasy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

One of our favorite places to get/eat delicious sushi!!!! So close to home and the staff is super friendly. The happy hour there is worth it, must check it out. read more

I looked for some sushi in Alhambra and found this place on Yelp. I decided to try it out, and I am so glad I did! To be seated, you must show proof of your covid-19 vaccination. They accept a photo of your card from your phone as proof! The staff and cook greeted my friend and me with such friendliness! I love that welcoming energy. Our server Brandon was also amiable and attentive to our table. We ordered the seaweed salad, Tora roll, Zen Roll, and Fantasy roll. Everything was delicious and had a beautiful presentation! Everything had a balanced ratio of rice and protein to it. I forgot which roll is which, but all I know is that it was all great! I enjoyed the eel one the most. It had a lightly charred taste, and it had a very buttery flavor. I loved the eel sauce that came with it! The one with the avocados on the top was stuffed with a massive chunk of sashimi and tuna. That one was amazing! The roll with the sashimi and tuna slab on top had an underlying hint of wasabi, and I thought that was delicious too! I love how the seaweed salad tasted fresh and was very crunchy. I enjoyed my first time here. I am definitely coming back again to try their other sushi selections! read more

Sushi Yu - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

What an amazing place. The sushi was amazing. Take it from someone that doesn't know much about sushi. I loved it. I will never go to another place. I tried so many dishes and they were so good. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great I love it don't forget to try all their specialty rolls.and try their Sashimi boat's...and their Tempura Shrimp outa this world!!! read more

This place is a family favorite! Everyone loves the grilled mussels and always enjoy the sushi. We just never know which sushi will taste the best that day though. They have about 8 seats available outside and the rest inside. They do have lots of take out orders so there's usually a table available. We have 6 people and typically go around 6pm and able to get a table on the weekend. Service is great here... they are attentive and refill drinks promptly. Presentation of food is nice and tastes good. There's a variety of rolls so should have something for everyone! read more

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I tried it. Prices are average, service was ok, not impressed with freshness. Sashimi was thick and grocery quality. Bento was not giving authentic. read more

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Not only is the sushi at this establishment excellent, but the servers are amazing too! Servers made sure our needs were met and answered any questions or concerns to make a great dining experience. read more

Sushi Yu - Fantasy roll - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I always love coming back to this place because of the atmosphere and the vibrant energy that this place has! The food here is amazing as well as all the kind gestures from the chefs! I recommend thus place to all my people who wants to eat sushi near main !! read more

Best sushi in the area!!! Portions were extremely fresh and the sushi chefs were very generous. Overall, the service and ambiance were great! Definitely recommend read more

COVID-19: Social distancing is enforced at this establishment. All of the staff wears a mask. All customers are expected to wear a mask too. Some of the staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for customers to use. This place is available for take outs and has some indoor seating available with limited capacity. They are also sanitizing in between customers. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here trying to order some food from this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They currently do have happy hour. They also do not allow pets in their establishment. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is located in the parking garages near it. There are two free parking garages located on first street. If you don't want to park there, you can definitely park on the street. Food: I had ordered the bento box with beef bulging and two pieces of shrimp tempura. However, I never received my meal after 40 minutes of waiting. I was actually on a date here, and my date had ordered a Kuni combo. He also waited 40 minutes for his food. After 40 minutes of waiting, we told a staff that we were going to leave because our food was taking too long. The staff then tried to get us to stay by giving us some free appetizers, but we refused to stay. The staff didn't even bring my table water until about 25 minutes later. That's sad. We also tried to flag someone down to ask them about our food, but they ignored us. Service is ridiculously slow. That's why I gave this place a one star. Staff: The staff here are very slow paced and friendly. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. read more

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It is shame, but they have lost my business forever. I had been here many times, not because the sushi was great (it's just okay, nothing special), but because they have outdoor seating, and I like to bring my dog with. I came here for lunch the other day, and I ordered my usual Chirashi Bowl - sitting outside, of course. What came out was a bowl of cold rice and very slimy fish, both were clearly leftover from the day before. I don't ask for special treatment, I don't expect to be recognized, I don't demand more than I pay for, ...and I always leave a good tip. What I do ask for - is the respect due a paying customer, that you don't try to pass off yesterday's leftovers - a cardinal sushi sin. I will never return! read more

This place used to be an AYCE Sushi spot. Ever since COVID, they have pivoted to just a la carte. Tried it and nothing blew my mind. Sushi was okay but nothing amazing. A little pricey. read more

Came here on a tuesday night and we were instantly sat down. The servers were very nice and frequently looked at the tables to see when we were ready to order which was nice. Parking is in the lot across starbucks. The food was alright. I ordered the bento box and the miso soup tasted a bit watery while the beef itself had an interesting texture. The plus side is the portion. We noticed that the sushi rolls and portions are bigger in comparison to other sushi restaurants! We had a lot of leftovers afterwards. For the bento box, I finished half of it, and still had a perfect amount left to save for another meal. The ambiance is very casual and there are some strobe lights. This is a good spot for hanging out with friends and drinking sake. read more

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Stumbled across this place as we were walking around Alhambra. Went in on a whim, we were hungry! Sushi pieces were huge! Service was quick! Prices were much lower than getting sushi in Pasadena! Everything we ordered was very good and fresh. Some sushi restaurants smell fishy and that's not good BUT this place did not! We went back again about 3 weeks later as party of 4 and again, sushi was delicious and came out so fast!! We were in and out less than 80 mins! We always get the sweet shrimp and they deep fry the heads which I love! I HIGHLY recommend Sushi Me, it's worth the 30 min. drive! Free public parking around the corner, too! read more

Sushi Yu - Mackerel, Octopus, Unagi & look at how generous they are with Salmon Roe! - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Stumbled on this place by accident... BEST ACCIDENT EVER! Fish is always so fresh, good size cuts and they have 30% off a lot of the menu (incl alcohol) during happy hour. Parking is not too tough and if you don't mind a 3-4 min walk, there is a free lot across the street. read more

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The sushi here is really good, but the udon I got was way too sweet! It might have been the carrots, but it had an almost sugary consistency-I couldn't finish it. The service here is really fast, and your food comes out almost immediately read more

I went here a second time with another friend and as always, the service and food was great. The place is calm and quiet and great for catching up with friends in downtown of Alhambra. read more

Sushi Yu - Salmon, My King Roll - Japanese Near Me - Alhambra, California