Sushi Deli 1

Sushi Deli is always a solid choice! Fast service, good food, and plenty of affordable options. Great spot for a quick bite without breaking the bank.

Very fresh sushi.. fast serve actually very very fast serve. The food will be there within minutes.. the rolls are big portions and the restaurant has offers for each month that are so good and fulfilling . Honestly one of the best and affordable sushi places

Came here on a Friday night and we were able to get seated right away. They had a new Soju Slush drink which was very tasty and got a couple orders of different types of sushi. The atmosphere is pretty good, but a little basic but good for a simple date night.

So, this might be my favorite sushi place EVER!! I went with a friend this past weekend and we ordered the spring special, which included a combination of 4 rolls, we also ordered a baked roll, and one regular roll. Everything was incredibly fresh & flavorful! And the prices are very reasonable for the quality. We arrived right before dinner time and were able to get seated right away. Additionally, our waitress was kind and attentive. I’ll definitely be back!

Incredible experience! We came in 30 minutes before close but didn’t feel rushed at all. The food was amazing of course. Our server (Tasha? Tonya? I’m sorry I forgot your name 😭) was lovely and incredibly kind. After we explained we were in town because we evacuated from LA due to the fires, she paid our bill for our group of 3, which was not an insignificant amount. Even though we’re from out of town, we definitely felt the love. 12/10 experience, I’ll absolutely be coming back when I get the chance.

Very good! Was especially impressed with the loaded fries... sushi was perfect. Service and atmosphere top notch. Go there. You won't be disappointed. Will be back! Had a blast!

Always a must before leaving SD. Consistently great rolls and prices. The Hadouken roll is amazing, and the simple spicy tuna roll always tastes best from here.

Walked in as service was just beginning. They were already on point. I asked about a picture that someone had posted, and the waitress, Victoria, knew exactly which roll it was. It was the Ship Wreck Roll that was off menu. Victoria also recommended the Triple Threat Roll. By all means, I would take Victoria's advice on any sushi roll, as it was awesome, tasty, and filling. Sushi Deli is definitely a go-to spot of any sushi afficionado and would recommend this location. Ask for Victoria's recommendations!! Thanks guys!

I love Sushi Deli 1, this is my go-to sushi spot. I have been coming here for a couple of years and it's been consistently pleasant. Here is everything I got today: - Carnitas Egg Roll, 7/10 : These are okay. They aren't my favorite but others seem to really enjoy them. The warm avocado kind of throws me off. However, it comes with an amazing spicy mayo dip. - Shrimp Tempura, 9.5/10 : You can never go wrong with these! Perfectly crispy and tasty. - Mussel Dynamite, 10/10 : These are going to be my new staple when I come here. The mussels are huge! And the spicy mayo is just wonderful with it. Wow. - Motion in the ocean, 9.5/10 : Today was my first time trying this roll and I love it. It is full of flavor. I didn't even have to dip it in soy sauce. Although I loved the food and the service for the most part, I have a couple of comments. Firstly, when we first came in to be seated the hostess said we would need to wait for 15-20 minutes. However there was this table right in front of us (I included a picture). When I asked about it, the hostess said that they don't seat people there and it's a fire hazard? It didn't really make sense why it was even there. It ended being a really short wait and a table was ready for us within five minutes. Also, throughout the entire meal, the waiter failed to remove straw wrappers and empty plates. This doesn't bother me too much but it would've been nice to have a clear table.

Overall decent experience. Nothing special. The employees are beyond welcoming and very polite. Hard to give this place a low rating but it's just not what it is. Sushi was actually pretty good but some areas were empty or lacked some ingredients. Also the price was very reasonable but due to the inconsistency of the rolls, felt off. Plenty of seating and definitely not too bad of a wait on a Thursday. Lots of the sushi was great, beer was a little flat. Just too many inconsistencies. But I will return!

Good price Fast service Meh sushi, kinda bland Fell apart a tad too easily Lots of options Big place Very popular

If you like rolls with cream cheese you'll love this place. Unfortunately, I do not and as I was splitting the order with someone didn't realize over half the rolls in the samplers all had them! They weren't bad but it just wasn't something I enjoy. Service was okay; they were really confused about the sake and prices and the menu. Bathrooms were unfortunately wrecked while we were there. (Someone had #2 on the toilet seat and there were paper towels that had been used to wipe open in the trash can. Not their fault but oh my goodness). Parking was street meter - we got lucky but be prepped to drive around a bit if it's a busy time of day. All in all I don't think this is the spot for me but I can see why people like it so it would still get my recommendation.

Went here on Valentine's Day weekend and they had a special called the "third wheel". We both ordered that. It was a roll and a beverage. I got the rainbow roll and hubby got something spicy. Our drinks were a plum wine and a beer. You can probably guess who got what on that. It was a beautiful day outside and we got to sit by the window. Service was friendly and terrific. Love this place as one of my "go to" places in San Diego.

You get what you pay for! Everything here is super inexpensive, however, the quality reflects that. Miso Soup -- I've never seen anyone put tempura in their miso. At first I thought it was cool until all I could taste was tempura chunks and green onions. You couldn't get much of the actual broth & flavor. Crab Lagoon -- It was basically imitation crab + green onions. I personally felt like it needed cream cheese + other seasonings. Shogun Special -- $19 for a rainbow roll + 5 nigiri The thought of this special for the price is great, however, the quality wasn't. The fish on the rainbow roll was cut SUPER thin. (My boyfriend got a different sushi set that came with the same roll and his fish on top was thicker) The quality of the tuna on both the nigiri and roll were questionable -- it was a light pink color. The salmon nigiri tasted fine, but visually you couldn't tell it wasn't the best quality. April Sushi Special -- The Crunchy Bunny really surprised us. It had a great flavor. The Caterpillar Roll was decent. The eel in it was pretty thin and slightly fishy. The rainbow roll and spicy tuna were standard. This was our first time at this location. They have a decent amount of tables. Waited about 30 minutes on a Wednesday night. Our server, Jose, was super friendly. I haven't been to Sushi Deli in years. I used to frequent the Armour location when I was a teen and on a budget. People will be drawn to the prices, but I do recommend spending a little more to get a little more.

I ordered in as my to go sushi place is closed on Sundays. I ordered shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura and monkey brain. It was just ok. Veggies cut roughly and the monkey brain could have more sauce.

Amazing food, service, selection and atmosphere. I love their Roger Rabbit roll. Yummmm

We visited on a weekday night as a group of four and were able to walk in and get seating without any wait. The food was fantastic! We ordered a variety of sushi to share around the table, and everything was so delicious that I completely forgot to take any pictures. Is it an authentic sushi spot? Probably not, but it's still amazing and perfect for those who might be a little hesitant about trying sushi. The service was excellent--friendly and attentive. No complaints at all.

*They have Dinner deals *Lunch specials *happy hour Mon- Thu 5PM-6:30PM * happy hour FR-Sat 2PM-4PM * drink specials * sushi combo deals * casual ambience * friendly customer service We came in on a Friday surprisingly not to busy we got seated right away. We had appetizers, some rolls and drinks For a descent price. The lime time was delicious as well as the San Diego roll. They also have drink combos pretty cool however we notice the Sapporo beer comes open and as we served it had way to foam my husband thought it had a flat flavor he questioned if that came from bottle or if it was Tap? Either way We love coming here and we will definitely be back!

It's always busy given the affordability of the menu. Food is great but not amazing. Service is fine, they check on you adequately even tho they almost charged us twice for a drink we'd gotten once. I definitely recommend the curry over the rolls. Portion was generous and chicken was very crispy and flavorful and the sauce had a nice kick.

The OG sushi spot! I love coming here. Staff is super nice and the sushi well priced and tasty.

A solid lunch option! Especially if you like bento boxes. The sushi is mid tier but very well priced. Menu is easily found on the website (and it's up to date!) Lunch bento boxes run $10.99 and includes a drink, miso, and a huge bento box. It is huge. There is also a rotating set monthly sushi with halves of 4 types of sushi for $15 which is a great deal! It can get busy sometimes with a wait out the door, so get there early! Service is great. They also have a HH as well.

Amazing sushi spot for a quick & delicious lunch! PROs: Easy to walk to or park near. I was immediately seated, greeted and had my beverage within 90 seconds of walking in. I placed my food order and had some of the bet Miso soup I've ever had within 3 minutes of walking in. I had the Bento Box special and it didn't disappoint. It was also very good. There is plenty of seating, near decorations, and the bathroom was clean. My server Madilyn was also a Rockstar! CONs: None

This location is Definetly better than the Kearney Mesa location. Decent sushi if on a budget and good value. Not as fresh and delicious as other places but for more than half the cost it's worth it. Service tonight was a little lackluster. The server kept running away to get something and then would come back without it. They were busy so that could be part of it. Lots of indoor seating

Although I prefer the other Sushi Deli location (parking is easier, in my opinion) this location is just as awesome! Great prices for great tasting food and it comes out quick! Service is not that attentive (I think a lot of the servers here are new) but you don't really need a lot of fixes when it comes to sushi, so I think that's fine! They're typically quite busy around dinner, especially on the weekends, so I recommend that you come right when they open. It also can get loud in here sometimes! So people with sensory issues regarding sound be aware of that.

Came here as I was working in the area. The fish was fresh and the service was great. It's a chill spot and wasn't crazy busy for lunch but busy enough so you know they don't suck Hahha. I'd definitely come back!

I wouldn't say this is the most authentic place, but for its price the food is an amazing deal. The sushi is fresh and I got 16 pieces of specialty roll for $12! Service was nice too and they seem to have a good happy hour.

I had a pretty decent lunch here. It's decent for a variety of reasons. 1. Because the price won't cost you an arm and a leg. 2. There's a ton of options on the menu 3. The menu changes each month to reflect what's happening with the seasons or holidays 4. It's never overly busy but just a good amount of foot traffic to make you feel like this is a decent spot to stop. 5. Service is quick. I spend just about a hour here or less each time. There are things however that won't ever make this spot more than a 3. 1. Although there are a ton of sushi options. I feel like most of them revolves around salmon or tempura. I'd love some more variety there. 2. Although the staff is nice. We repeatedly spoke Spanish to our waitstaff. Since it's our native tongue. And they responded back to us in English. But then we heard them speak Spanish to everyone around us. 3. The ambience is okay. Nothing too spectacular. I do like the back wall which had bamboo on it. 4. The food was decent. It was good for the price we paid but if it was a dollar or two more. I would have given this place a two star. We had the miso soup, monkey brains appetizer, shipwreck roll, and the motion in the ocean roll. Monkey brain was my favorite out of all of them. The rolls I ordered, I probably wouldn't order again. I didn't really care for them. After two or three of each, I pretty much got the point. It wasn't a strong profile or unique taste. But after finishing a roll and two appetizers, I did feel satisfied. 3 stars no more no less. For 40 bucks, it was a decent lunch and im certain that I could have found much worse places to head to.

Updating my previous review to drop a star for service. Food is still great, including the gluten free options, and the ambiance is still very cool. Unfortunately, service is hit and miss. As soon as I see which server I've been given, I know if it's going to be a disaster. Some of them AVOID EYE CONTACT when drinks are empty. They will walk by six times and never look up, like seeing an ex out in public. Even worse are the ones who disappear. The longest I waited was 25 minutes for my check before I begged the awesome bartender to put me out of my misery by grabbing my check. I truly love this place. And the service can be extremely slow and inattentive. The rolls also sometimes come out wrong, so I always check first...

What a cool spot! I've never seen anything like it where I'm from on the east coast. The shop felt like a pizza or burger joint, it didn't have the usual Asian restaurant feel that most sushi places have. Katy, the bartender was so friendly! There were 10 beers on top and the happy hour deal put the price of a beer to $4.50! What!? I ordered a rainbow roll and a hot hot roll. Everything was super fresh. The rainbow roll was delicious and beautifully presented. The outside of the roll alternated pieces of salmon, tuna, and avo sashimi style to create an alternating color "rainbow" pattern. It was a neat detail to an already great bite. The hot hot was fairly mild and tasty, would definitely order again.

An iconic SD sushi staple. Delicious food. Great service. Affordable price. A classic that you could never go wrong with. Came in with a group of 10. The hosts all did their best to get us in fairly quickly, which was insanely appreciated since we were starving! Each roll was so good and flavorful. The fish tasted fresh and good quality. Someone from my group did order ramen and said it was "mid" so that's good to know.

I met up with a friend recently on a Monday evening for dinner. She suggested Sushi Deli. I have been to a different sushi deli once, many years ago, buy never this location. We met up just before 6:00. When we arrived, the place was bustling, but they had space and we were quickly greeted. I was looking forward to wine or cocktails, but learned quickly that they don't have a full liquor license, so I asked for wine. I was offered red, white, or plum... which me is a good reason to skip the wine order. I ended up drinking the house nigori, which was just OK. If you like beer, it is probably a decent place to drink. The menu is huge. Unfortunately, most items were fried or creamy rolls, which are just not my favorite. I could have ordered the sashimi to avoid that, but wanted to share with my friend, so we ordered the four by four, four pieces of four types of a sushi roll. We chose that because it didn't have anything fried. It was OK. Usually, I eat all of my sushi and want more, but it just wasn't interesting, so we left some on the plate. The miso soup was pretty good. Honestly, I didn't eat much that eventing. I do want to say that the service was excellent. Our server came by regularly, and my water was regularly filled. Unfortunately, I really didn't care for the food or drinks. People talk about this place for cheap sushi, but I guess this is an example of getting what you pay for. I don't plan to return.

I came here for a date night! And now it is probably one of my new favorite sushi places! The service is amazing and they have so many awesome Japanese options for a such a good price! These days most sushi places charge 15+ for one roll but the most expensive here I saw was less than that! Most rolls were about 10-11 dollars. They also have a ton of specials (one almost everyday) their monthly special was amazing. You get 4 samplers of 4 different rolls and a miso soup for $14.50! I was so full from it I had to take some home. Personally, they also have the best miso soup I have ever tasted! It wasn't too salty and I love how they put tempura flakes in it! My favorite rolls that I would come back for is the San Diego roll and the Hot Hot Pearl (baked scallop roll).

This place is great for sushi dinner. Affordable and delicious, they always have happy hour deals as well, different days of the week. The service is always great. I like the rolls with lemon and yellowtail are my go too.

So good I forgot to take a photo of any of the food! Sushi was fresh, service was friendly, cute vibe, and the variety of food was really unique. I was really surprised at how fair the prices were, seems like an even better happy hour. I will absolutely be back!

Food is ok as far as quick, sushi standards go. Price is great but NO APPLE PAY is a huge draw back. I'd place a lot more office orders otherwise (work in bankers hill)

1/21/ 2025 - Sat at the bar , I apologize I didn't remember my servers name , HE is the reason I'm writing this review ... The food is always great but I was incredibly impressed with my server / bartender !!! Fantastic service . Had to cut my dinner short but , thank you for making it a lovely experience . !!!

Sushi Deli 3 is my usual location, but happened to be working close to this one. Sushi Deli is where I began my love for Sushi. It continues to be my favorite, maybe due to nostalgia but always good. The best? No, but pretty good. It was good enough for me to want to try others.

This location is my all time favorite! They're currently celebrating their 40th year anniversary and I'm so glad this place is still here! You can't go wrong with Sushi Deli. They have great tasting food, plenty of seating, friendly staff and the music is always good. We never have to wait too long for a table, if anything parking is what takes longer to find in the area but that's Hillcrest. I love their monthly specials because you get 4 different rolls for the price of one and never feel like you're missing out. My son loved the sushi deli fries and how fast they got our food out. Always a great spot for date night or a bite out with the family.

As a busy person I can only order takeout, I decided to try this location since I always go to the one in Kearny (that's a 5 star, people should ditch this location and go to Kearny) I'm greeted with a rude hostess I asked him I wanted to order takeout and he just said "oh okay" nothing else, so I just said I would like to order something to what he said "oh no I don't take orders, you have to ask someone else" and headed to the people on the register, now I'm greeted with a girl that had a nasty attitude and wouldn't speak up (there's a lot of ambient noise) no eye contact, lack of respect and sluggish mannerism, I told her what I wanted to order and she just grabbed the receipt where you have to write a tip amount, tossed it on the counter and left (she's not busy, she was standing there the entire time) so I had to write 2 big 0's on it, I had to wait until she came back to ask when or how would I know my order will be ready, she just said "25 mins" and left. I'm waiting to try the food from this location, Kearny never fails but I don't have high expectations for this location... If you don't want to be at work and you're only going to have a nasty attitude just stay home, places like this need to hire the right people! (I work customer service as well and I know what it is to put up with people but come one, staff at this place is ridiculous) kitchen staff were definitely working their *** off, there was a TON of plates waiting to be served but they were just sitting on the bar! Is it so hard to find decent servers and cashiers ? The jack in the box next door has better service! *update* I came back inside to grab my order, I told the girl my name for my order and she grabs it, hands it to me and then pulls it away and goes "you didn't pay" after she swiped my card 3 times earlier when I ordered, I told her exactly that "yes I did, you swiped my card 3 times" and she just leaves with my food then comes back and didn't say anything just gives it to me and leaves... Not coming back here again Name on the receipt for cashier says Giselle, not sure if that's her as they don't wear name tags.

DO NOT GO HERE!!! Honestly at this point it's too late! I feel like so many people know about sushi Deli because this place is hands down the best sushi spot in San Diego! And if you disagree fight me! Honestly I've been going to sushi deli since 2006(sushi deli2 on Broadway) when I was a senior in high school and haven't stopped since! It's the most consistent all around sushi spot you can find, challenge me on that... it's has fresh ingredients and good rice for the rolls and it has some top secret items! Like the garlic Garlic Edamame!!! ITS ALL IN THE SAUCE! They held the record for the best garlic eddema you can find at a sushi spot!! They are the only ones with this sauce!! Order extra and pour on everything!!!! I don't care if it was $5 for a small amount it's so worth it!!!! And if you drink don't get me started!!! Sake Sapporo combo! You can keep it going all night and barely break the bank!! All in all Sushi deli is the only spot that they could raise the prices but the way don't but they could because of how good the sushi is!! I only have one complaint!!!! BRING BACK THE MO's ROLL!!!! This was the most iconic roll that ever hit the menu, I was in tears when they took it off! If you know you know if you don't stay ignorant! I love you sushi deli!

Nice and casual sushi spot at a reasonable price. It's not the best quality fish, but they have a vast selection of creative rolls and other items on the menu so anyone can find something to eat. the sushi sampler special - it changes each month! Great for kids and families! The service is amazing too - super attentive and friendly staff.

My family has been coming here for about 16 years and always good food until today ! The beer was horrible, the food had no flavor , the miso soup tasted like onion water it was very disappointing. And I didn't even finish my food . And they gave us 20% off my in laws pates that wasn't even close to price as mine. Today was so very disappointing and don't know if I'll go back . Almost everything was lacking flavor!!

It's always a favorite of mine. I can't say enough about this place. The service is always pleasant. Nice people working there food? That's always good, and the price is always right.

Came here on a whim! Sushi was not bad and had interesting concepts with decent portions. My server Amethyst was super sweet and gorgeous. This place also does not take Apple Pay.

Overall, I'd say this is a very average casual sushi place. I can tell the fish quality is not the best. I always get miso as a starter and it was a bit bland. They have a nice variety of rolls but many of them had more filler ingredients than fish. But we did enjoy the rolls we got! We got the Tourmaline, Sunkissed, and Fire Fire. We liked the flavors of these, with fresh lemon and/or dynamite sauce. We also ordered a few salmon sashimi and the salmon looked super lean, lacking the white lines that makes salmon buttery and rich. The wait was shorter than expected (they told us 25 min, but we got sat within 15). Staff was super nice and accommodating, which saved my dining experience. Overall, they have a vast menu and looks like some great deals for combos and bento boxes! I think I would try those next time :)

Great sushi at a reasonable price still. The service was great as well and quick! Loved it.

We usually got to Sushi Deli 3 but today sushi Deli 1 was closer to us while running errands. We got there right when the doors opened 5pm, seated immediately and we placed our order with in 10 mins. Appetizers came out and drinks. My sister's bento box came out pretty fast too. BUT 40 mins later still NO sushi, No checking in on us. My sister's finished eating. My daughter did too. And the waiter comes over to clear our plates. I asked for the check and that we no longer wanted the sushi. This is what he told me: "our servers are so busy they don't have time to run the food" Me: okay, check please He comes back: with my sushi rolls (they have been sitting at the window) so you don't want them? Me: no, everyone is done eating. No apologies, no remorse... he could care less. He did comp all the sushi and took it off our bill. But I just sat there watching the rest of the table eat

On a Saturday night the service was quick! Love coming here for the assortment of rolls! The pricing is just right! Food is always fresh and delicious.

Been going to sushi deli for years, yes years. Live in northern Cali, but they have not let us down in fresh/fast/reasonable sushi. Sure it's not nobody, but who can afford that on vacation. Try the drink #1 special 8 bucks with 22oz beer and LG hot sake!

Sushi Deli was alright. I didn't love my experience here. I thought it was very average. There was a decently long wait time to be seated. Our server wasn't very attentive, which is not all their fault, it was busy and they seemed to be understaffed. It would probably be much more worth it for happy hour. I'd be open to coming back but not for the full price rolls. San Diego is hard got some great sushi spots that are tough to compete with which is a large reason I wasn't impressed.

This is my go-to takeout spot and has been for about two years. The price is fair and the menu rotates; you can tell chefs are encouraged to try new things which is refreshing. Service and food are usually good but lately I've noticed some takeout patterns I hope are addressed soon: - Rolls have been loose and break when picked up. - Ginger is not fresh, it's old, brown, dry. There's also usually a difference between ginger with rolls and extra ginger which makes me think they are bulk preparing extra ginger and then it sits for days or weeks. - Miso containers are not tight so expect spillage and the little crunchy pieces may be mushy depending on where they are tossed in the bag. (Bummer because those crunchies are so good!) - There have been some new voices taking orders and their attention to detail is lacking. We've discovered a few wrong items upon arriving at home. Hoping these issues are taken care of and SD1 gets back to being the best.

Gosh, I love this place! I was going to take pictures of our rolls and got too excited when everything arrived and we just devoured it all. Managed to hit Happy Hour so we got some delicious gyoza and edamame first, then had a caterpillar roll, dragon roll, and the monthly sushi special. The service is friendly and everything is so darn tasty!

Fresh, delicious, inexpensive and good deals on sake and Sapporo. Need I say more? The service is great and the comic book wallpaper is cool too.

I'm not a Sushi fanatic, but I adapt quick, I usually order simple rolls like California Roll and the Dragon Roll, Yummy and I also ordered the Chicken Rice everything was really good, this place was pack we actually waited 40 minutes to get seated, mmmm it was well worth it. The service was great she was very professional and fast, considering how busy it gets on Friday evenings, it was a clean and welcoming place, Ill probably go back soon but not on busy nights lol.. Thank you guys keep up the good work ***

Apple pay yet? . Not the first time I've been having this inconvenience . Great service staff and rolls !!

I've found my new go-to sushi spot! Here's the breakdown: Pros: - The food is amazing--everything we ordered was delicious, and we didn't hold back! - The prices are fantastic, especially the specials and happy hour deals. - The staff is phenomenal--every single person we interacted with was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Cons: - Parking can be a bit tricky since it's metered street parking, but you can usually find a spot within 1-2 blocks. Of course, this isn't something the restaurant can control, so I won't hold it against them. - As others have mentioned, it might not be the most "authentic" sushi spot. That said, we're in San Diego at an affordable sushi spot with anime decor, so it's exactly what I'd expect--and I'm totally fine with that.

Sushi Deli is good for its price and has good deals. They also have a great happy hour menu.