Sushi and Galbi - one of the perks of living in nations city. This unassuming neighborhood place is our favorite restaurant next to Gerry's Grill. I've been to many sushi places, and this place does not disappoint. Everything is fresh and I highly recommend spicy yaki udon, the lobster crunch roll, the tako yaki and the salads. And the service never disappoints! read more

Everything here is tasty! Very calm ambiance. The waitress was very nice and when we asked about sushi recommendations she knew exactly what to recommend. The Star Wars roll is delicious! read more

The food was really good and fresh . The staff was super friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back again soon! read more

Yi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

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If you're looking for a low-key gem with top-tier sushi, Yi Sushi is it. We ordered a little bit of everything--sushi, fresh oysters, and salmon collar--and every single bite was a 10/10. The sushi was incredibly fresh, the oysters were perfectly chilled and briny, and the salmon collar was beautifully cooked--crispy on the outside, tender and buttery inside. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our server surprised us with a sake on the house and told us to enjoy it alongside the oysters. That kind of thoughtful touch just elevated the whole experience. Everything about this place--from the food to the vibe to the people--is worth recommending. Seriously, 10/10 all around. Definitely coming back. read more

I love the food, My favorite is salmon belly, yellowtail belly, and the freshwater Eel sushi. next I like their vegetable roll and salmon skin roll salmon skin roll has a very subtle but nice crunchy bite to it and the vegetable roll is nice crisp and a refreshing crunch with every bite I take. Their food is so fresh and amazing tasting every single time I come here. I love their staff. They're very nice and warm and welcoming when you come in always smiling the whole 9 yards I love it. What are my other favorite dishes from here? Is the Ramen bowl a tasty nice blend of ingredients. That is nice on a nice cold day. read more

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My friend and I went there. She disrespects us. She doesn't have anyone to help her. Foods was mess up order. Took food to give someone else. Wouldn't go back there. read more

It was a pretty hot day so I decided to get the sashimi salad for something cold. It was really refreshing and it was a pretty good price. The fish quality was okay though, kind of chewy and plain but not in the best way. The salad was also okay, but the seaweed and dressing on top made it so much better and helped elevate the flavors. I really liked the vibes inside of the restaurant, it was very cozy and cute and reminded me of Japan. Really good service as well, the waitress was consistently coming back to fill up our water and did a good job of checking on us. read more

Yi Sushi - Sashimi Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Food Was Amazing, Place Was Super Clean. Staff was perfect!!! . I definitely recommend anyone for sushi!! read more

Yi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Was very hungry after a long traffic delay and instead of going out did a DoorDash order from Yi Sushi. They have a simple online menu to navigate and prices are quite reasonable. Was in the mood for a lot of salmon so I ordered the salmon collar, salmon avocado roll and the salmon naruto roll (with thinly peeled cucumber). Arrived quickly and everything was freshly made & delicious and packaged nicely. They included some chemical infested packets of soy sauce that quickly found their way to the trash can. Not sure why anyone would use that instead of a simple soy sauce packet? For sure will be back and hope to dine in next time. read more

Yi Sushi - My stash - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Nice ambiance, quick service, nicely prepared meals. favorite place in rancho. I go here about once a month and it's consistently great!

The Salmon had thorns. tuna was terrible cut. Tuna especially the texture was off, and it felt old and rotten. Wtf read more

Yi Sushi - Why did all salmon sashimi have thorns in it? The tuna was a terrible cut and I swear the texture all off/rotten. - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Absolutely delicious! Staff is super friendly and attentive. Prices are great. Everything we ordered was fresh, the presentation was beautiful and it was all delicious. We will be back soon. read more

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The quality of this place improved dramatically after the change in ownership. They went to take out only during COVID-19 and didn't seems to recover. The new owners remodeled the place, so you can have a nice dinner with table service or get takeout. They menu has a wide variety and never disappoints. The staff is extremely friendly. read more

Food is amazing, service is superb and very helpful, nice place, will come back for sure

We ordered through Grubhub so we can't discuss the restaurant. Really good food a bit salty, delicious nonetheless. We had several different dishes and we enjoyed all of them. The fish on the rolls was very fresh. The chicken fried rice was very good. Our son had the bulgogi and raved about it after eating every last drop. Thank you for a really good experience. read more

Crunchy roll you can never go wrong. Hubbys favorite the only thing about this restaurant is that it had 1 single server so it did take some time for her to get our drink order and than circle back around to get our food order. Other than that miso soup on point, katsu on point and next time I will try that sizzling plate bento because it smelled delicious. read more

Yi Sushi - Crunchy roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

I went around 3:00 in the afternoon. When I went in I noticed how I was the only person in the restaurant. The hostess was friendly and outgoing. I ordered a chicken Katy's bento box with a adagio beer to wash it down. I thought it was weird that there were at least three people behind the counter preparing fish, while the restaurant was empty. My food came out under 15 minutes. I had a difficult time identifying what cut of chicken the katsu was because it appeared to have been tenderized to the point where it was only barely an inch thick. The best thing in my bento box was the salad. The beer was very carbonated and unfortunately was hard to finish. Overall the experience was just ok. read more

Worst ramen I've ever had. Everything was overcooked. The eggs were pretty much hard boiled and didn't have a gooey yolk like they should. The noodles were borderline mushy because they were cooked too long. The pork was too tough because it was also cooked too long. The broth was very bland as was the pork. Not sure if the chef has ever had good ramen because this is far from it. read more

Yi Sushi - Original Tonkotsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Food was great! So fresh! Great vibe! My son and I were so impressed by our service. Will definitely return! read more

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They redid their menu recently and I really like it. The prices are good and they have an awesome variety of classics. They also have lunch specials which are nice. I love the hand rolls! It's nice to have a local sushi place that is good. read more

My husband is Japanese & we both loved it! Will come again instead of driving to Convoy!

Samon Nigiri Perfection! You must try the newly reopened Yi Sushi in Rancho San Diego. I have seen what other Sushi restaurants pass off as Nigiri...salmon bought from Costco. This is SUSHI GRADE Salmon and it has a sweetness and melts in your mouth. No chewing necessary. And salmon cut is very generous! I'm a 40yr Sushi monster. I've eaten Sushi everywhere except ripoff tourist spots. Trust me, This is the friendliest and best Sushi restaurant in San Diego County...maybe the world, haha! read more

Yi Sushi - MORE SALMON NIGIRI PERFECTION - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

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To go sushi tonight. Popular sushi place in Rancho San Diego. They have happy hour everyday from 3pm-6pm with a variety of sushi rolls ranging from $4-$6. Great deals! They are good enough to satisfy your sushi cravings! read more

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The food was reasonably priced, it was excellent and the service was too! Will be back soon!

The salmon teriyaki bento box dinner was very nice, takoyaki was delicious, shrimp nigiri wonderful. I also order chicken teriyaki meat only was hot and great. The staff was very polite and friendly. The ambiance was music playing with different sport channels on the tv's. read more

Yi Sushi - Takoyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

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Amazing fast service, really fresh food! The fried salmon skin salad is off the hook!! I tried the spicy tuna roll and that was awesome too! The lady who waited on us is a very sweet person. And tons of parking! read more

Awesome sushi place I recommend the ramen as well And the service they attend great. read more

My family and I have dined in at this lovely restaurant for years now and have always received good service and enjoyed our meals. Just recently Jin, Rey, and Bonnie were very helpful to me, I am once again impressed by their amazing customer service. Can't wait until my next meal here! read more

Other food was great, French kiss roll and stuffed jalapeños. However the spicy salmon roll was bland, I could only taste the celery. The rice was almost gummy, very chewy and a little hard to get down. The seaweed was rubbery, had to be ripped apart. I don't recommend this item. read more

This is a local favorite. The fish was super fresh. I'm a big sushi guy so I look for only the best. This place has it. I took 1 star away because the sushi is great but the rest of the menu is a little lacking. I suppose if you have to be good at something, be good at the sushi. It is after all, a sushi restaurant. The service is amazing and the ambiance is super chill. It's a good place to bring a date. You can actually talk. read more

Consistently good food and service. I like the ratio of rice to fish in their sushi. Ambiance is very calm, not too loud or busy any time I've gone. I also like ordering to-go. My orders are always correct and ready pretty fast - about 10 min. Even on really busy nights I have not had to wait long for my order and everything in my order is always correct and well made. read more

This has been a long time favorite of ours. Love bringing friends and family here. Have loved all the food we have tried and any food options don't miss. Always feel welcomed whether it's take out or dinning in. Highly Recommend read more

Sashimi and rolls were delicious. The cuts of fish were large so you're getting your money's worth. The short ribs and spicy yakisoba were delicious as well. Great drink and appetizer specials on happy hour. read more

Great happy hour menu. Food and ambiance was great! We received the best and quickest service. Very attentive staff. Restaurant was very welcoming. Almost forgot to snap some photos of the food read more

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Great food, fair prices, and excellent customer service. Love their happy hour! Always greeted with a smile.

Still delish. But, smaller portions during Covid. Sadly, we have had a lot of wrong orders ... once we got hoke and opened it. Sad face. However- they've stay very busy for happy hour, which is great for the business. read more

Yi Sushi - Fresh sashimi, edamame, pot stickers pan fried, Rancho roll. So good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

I ate here a couple years ago and got sick from the food. Someone said they have new owners so I wanted to try it again. (New owners Nov 2022) Worst sushi I've had. Super fishy and my friend didn't feel well after. It was horrible! Have been told to not eat at a sushi place that isn't busy because it's likely the fish isn't fresh! read more

Both visits here for takeout were excellent. Good quality, good price, big portions, fast service! As you can see in the photo, sashimi are thick cuts. Getting fresh escolar in my sashimi mix was a pleasant surprise. I like they didn't throw in miso soup and rice. I throw them away when they are needlessly provided. The free salad was small but every single leaf was perfectly fresh. I grow baby chard myself, the baby chards in the salad were like fresh picked from my garden. read more

Yi Sushi - Sushi and Sashimi mix and salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - El Cajon, California

Been going to Yi Sushi for years. Was worried when they changed ownership but it's just as good as ever! Great deals and quality food, a go to spot for me and my family. read more

First time ordering delivery from Yi Sushi and we couldn't even finish our meals. I hate to slam any business during Covid knowing how hard it is on small restaurants but you cannot serve expensive food like this and not expect to receive a review when your food is sub par. Also I understand that food can cool off during delivery, but freshness and flavor should still be consistent. Miso soup - old/off tasting, watered down Chicken katsu - bland, almost flavorless Nigiri sushi - could not finish due to discoloration and off flavor Ramen - soggy noodles, strange ingredients Cali roll - barely edible Yes, barely above grocery store sushi. read more

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