Sushi Mambo

Sushi Mambo was quite a disappointment to us. I am Japanese and born and raised in the San Francisco area where we have access to great Sushi restaurants. Good sushi starts with good rice. The sushi rice was much firmer than customary. This is due to improper cooking or poor quality rice. The sushi rice was either drastically under seasoned or not seasoned at all. Good sushi also requires quality fish. What we were served was either not fresh or just low quality. It lacked flavor and texture. A large part of a quality sushi restaurant is the presentation. It seems that the staff is unaware of how Maki rolls should be prepared, cut, and presented. Again a large disappointment. The service was adequate and because we had a dog, we dined outdoors so I cannot comment about the atmosphere although I did venture into the restaurant to use the bathroom and was unimpressed with the dacor. It seems to me that whomever designed the interior of the restaurant had little to no guidance or expertise. All in all, it was a very disappointing meal.

I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. Friendly staff and wonderful service! The food is exceptional, and this is our favorite place now!

We had 2 different types of rolls. Both we broiled and amazingly delicious. Appetizer of tempura mixed veggies and shrimp. I would recommend this place all day long. Owner operated which makes for even a better experience.

Had great food and great service here. They also were great with gluten free options and substituting tamari for soy sauce

Service was a bit slow, but we weren’t in a hurry. Everything we ate was fantastic. We love sushi and this place didn’t disappoint on our trip to Calistoga!

The plating was lovely, the food was okay. Inside the restaurant however is a faint tinge of urine. My friend and I chose to ignore it because we were extremely hungry, the service was very slow but I don't know maybe there were take out orders and we just weren't seeing anyone come get them. My soup spoon had lipstick on it so I set it aside on the table and tried to drink the bowl without a spoon but even the bowl had a strange after taste. The waitress didn't seem to care that I put the spoon off to the side with the bright red lipstick facing up and was usually gone before I could mention it, rarely ever to return again. I'm pretty sure if I did say anything I would have just received the same spoon with it wiped off. I don't know if I went when the B team was scheduled but the rice was very chewy for me and the flavors somewhat lacked so I wasn't entirely impressed. Over-all it isn't a bad spot but if you're a seasoned sushi consumer.. maybe go somewhere else

The taste is average, the service attitude is not good, three people gave two glasses of water, we were still chatting, the waiter kept coming to take our dishes away, and before we wanted to leave, the waiter handed us the check! Very bad feeling, will never go again!

Miso hungry! Stopped off in Calistoga for a little sushi. The miso soup was very nice. The sushi was fresh and tasty. My wife had the ramen and wasn’t very happy, the broth was not very tasty and the meat had a funky flavor. Having said that the waitress was very good about it, and it was dealt with in a professional manner.

The food is fresh and delicious. They will prepare food gluten free if requested. Food and service is 5-star!

First, let's talk parking--or rather, the lack of it. This place has no parking lot, so you'll spend a good chunk of your pre-meal energy circling the block like a hungry vulture. Once you're inside, don't expect much breathing room. The place is cozy--if by cozy you mean "packed tighter than a can of sardines." And the kicker? It wasn't even full, yet I still felt like I should've been issued an oxygen tank. Now onto the food. It's... fine. Not bad, but definitely not good enough to justify the price tag. It's the kind of food that makes you check your receipt twice to confirm you didn't accidentally buy the kitchen equipment along with your meal. But let's talk about the real MVP: the lone server. This guy deserves a medal--or at least hazard pay. He was the glue holding this operation together while the lady who runs the place apparently mistook us for decorative furniture. I wouldn't be surprised if she walked right past me and dusted the table instead. And finally, the pièce de résistance: the mandatory 20% service charge for a party of four. Is that normal here? No idea. But it felt like paying a fine for showing up. If they're trying to cover rent, I get it, but at least put a sign up so I don't have to process my bill like it's a plot twist in a mystery novel. Would I come back? Probably not, but if you're feeling adventurous and have some extra cash burning a hole in your wallet, give it a shot. Just make sure to park far away so you can think about your financial decisions on the walk back.

This place is great. It's a small family owned Sushi Restaurant with limited seating which I like. The good was fresh and delicious. My Server was great: attentive and personable It did take awhile to get my food which was fine and allowed me to enjoy the Tuna Ceviche which was incredible. The Spicy Tuna Roll was good. I also had the Toro Nigiri. Toro is Blue Fine Tuna and it's delicious: creamy fatty flavorful. Melts in your mouth. Finally there was dessert: deep fried tempura Oreos over vanilla ice cream. Oh sweet baby Jesus. I ordered the half serving which is 3 Oreos instead of 5.....that was a stupid decision. If you're in Calistoga swing by, eat some heart healthy delicious life saving Omega rich sushi and then dive face first into some deep fried Oreos.

Great food and what a variety of choices. Service is good and staff is friendly. Prices are very reasonable, 4 of us had many different items from the menu including beverages and we spent under 200$'s. I will definitely be back.

We made a reservation on a Monday evening, that was easy to do on their website. Anyways, we were quickly greated by our server Joseph, he was welcoming and kind. We got to choose our table. They have a few tables on their patio. We tried a few different menu items and here's what we suggest: Cheeso Beautiful sushi roll and Captain Crunch. Both were very fresh sushi and full of flavor. Thank you sushi Mambo for the great food and pleasant customer service :)

The only sushi in Calistoga, but it is not a good one!! Maybe we r spoiled living in the city but for us it will be last time at sushi mambo Ambience and service are ok, but the quality of the fish is not

The ambience is cozy, everything clean and comfortable. The staff were all lovely, but the owner, Jose Cazares, made the experience really special. We requested a custom roll and he created the masterpiece photographed here. Custom Ceviche Inspired Roll. Inside: salmon, avocado, Serrano pepper. Outside: Wakame, avocado, red onion, green onion, tobiko, shrimp, cilantro, Hamachi. Priced well within reason and made with good quality, fresh ingredients. Highly recommend this place for ingenuity, friendliness, and quality food.

Unbelievable to find a Great Sushi Restaurant in the middle of little Calistoga. It's a charming little piece of heaven. On a nice day I strongly recommend sitting on the outside deck. Fish is fresh and wonderful

My daughter and I were in Calistoga making a delivery to a local winery. It was almost 5 pm and our drive back to Salinas was going to be horrific so we decided on an early dinner to allow traffic to die down. Looked up nearby restaurants and ended up here. We didn't have a reservation but were immediately sat at the bar where we got to see how the rolls were prepped. We went with our server's suggestions and we were not disappointed. They have outdoor seating which I'd recommend in the summer. The inside was very warm. It fills up quick so I do recommend you make a reservation

Good sushi. Customer service was great. Definitely one of the better places to eat in Calistoga. I had the chicken katsu bento box and really enjoyed it. My wife had the lobster roll and she said it was excellent. This place did not disappoint. Would recommend

Great quality sushi at great prices. Love this place. The hottie roll is a must. We also loved the spicy trio.

The last time I had food from Sushi Mambo was when they were in Napa, so it was such a treat Oh Sushi Mambo, I've missed you! The last time I had their food was when they were in Napa and that's been years. We did not have a reservation, but were seated after 45 minutes, which we did not mind. We sat at their bar and watched all the action while catching up on life. Our server was so sweet and kept making sure we had everything we needed whenever she'd pass by. To start, we ordered the garlic edamame, potstickers, fungus among us & diablo rolls and for dessert we had to get the Fried Oreos. Cravings were definitely satisfied! Already planning to come back soon!

Very tasty ceviche & chicken salad dishes. Peach sake was wonderful. Good friendly service.

Excellent food with reasonable prices. We would definitely come back! Bento box had a great mix, seaweed salad was delicious and refreshing, spider roll was so yummy! Glad they were able to squeeze us in without a reservation!

I miss having this place in Napa but I guess now it makes us have a fun beautiful ride to Calistoga. The place is owned by locals that are always working there. They have outdoor seating and a lot to choose from on the menu. My go to are the Fungus amug us and the chicken teriyaki. Prices are affordable and service is always good. Please come back to Napa you guys will kill it.

I ate there last night. Food was good. However I woke up with terrible food poisoning. I have been before multiple times. Never had this experience before. Pls take my sickness seriously. I notified the business and the owner quickly responded, and offered me a refund. I appreciate the care. Most importantly I hope to create this alert for future prevention.

I noticed how as of right now, my top categories said Italian is in my top five with Breakfast & Brunch and Seafood. Italian is the last out of the five. Italian is tied with Japanese and Pizza. Anybody that knows me, knows I like Italian, Japanese, Pizza, Korean, Laotian, and Halal more than Chinese. I like how Cantonese, is differentiated from Chinese. I want Japanese to overtake the Chinese now. To be honest, I wanted to be back in San Jose for something today. But I guess, I'm going to be staying in Napa slightly longer. Until I go to the next city, and be back in Napa again. I'm going to be in this part of the city once and only once out of this year. I've been here a few times ten years ago, but I think I like spending more time in like Oakville, Rutherford, and Yountville. This is next to a resort. It looks posh and cozy. I'm here for one thing, and one thing only. That's the Beef Yosenabe Stew. I like how it's in an earthware. I've had a lot of Stews. This one is in a clear broth. Is it really a Stew? It arrived scorching hot. The broth had a depth of flavor. It reminds me of a Caldo de Res Soup. The veggies were so fresh. I was surprised it had cellophane noodles in it. The ponzu dipping sauce was a great addition. I give this 4.2 stars.

Another outstanding dinner! This restaurant consistently delivers high-quality, delicious food. The service is always attentive, and the dining area is clean and well-arranged. We appreciate the friendly staff and enjoy each new experience like it is our first.

I have frequented this dive spot for several years after moving to Calistoga, I've gone in so often they already know my face by my order. I will never spend a penny here ever again. The food is subpar for what you pay for, Santa Rosa has far superior Sushi at the same price without the possibility of food positing. My spouse got violently ill here after I picked him up some Tempura which was under fried and some Miso since we've had issues with quality control with their rolls in the past. My spouse proceeded to inform the owner via a phone call after a nasty response to a review, and was met with nasty hostility and lack of accountability. The owner had the audacity to blow up my spouses phone and leave a completely bipolar, off the wall voicemail saying she wants to talk in a lesser tone and offered her personal cellphone number. I am also in the process of having my transaction dedicated my by debit card provider.

Arrived without reservations for two and they were able to accommodate us with a table. Toro predictably and deliciously melted in the.mouth. Tuna ceviche was tasty and the tortilla chips were warm, light and crispy and tasted like they were cooked in fresh oil. Sushi was ok but the fried Oreo cookies are melt-in-your mouth amazing. Regretting that I only ordered a half-serving. I would go back just for the Oreos I'm already googling air fryer Oreo recipes to continue the mouth party when I can't make it to Sushi Mambo.

The sushi chefs are awesome! The host and servers are great! The place is super cute! We had 3 rolls and that fried Oreo dessert ... absolutely amazing! We are so glad we found this place!

This is an *update* since the owner Renee will report and have any negative reviews on yelp deleted which is typical fascism 101. She had my spouses review removed & the other person who also got sick that I wasn't affiliated with Jacob so I'm reposting this review. I can't believe it's come to this, I called this place Sushi TRASHO because of their lack of quality with food. I'm a local and was visiting my country house in Calistoga for the weekend and got Miso & Shrimp Tempura to go. The tempura wasn't properly fried, it was under fried so I threw it into the oven. Shortly after eating it OMG my stomach was doing the CONGA. I have had the worst bout of food poisoning since I was in Mexico. I literally had nothing to eat 36 hours before I ate this so it's definitely not any other food I've eaten. I've had horrible vomiting, fluids coming from all orifices for the last 40 hours. I've had bouts of sweating, horrible stomach cramps & I've literally purged everything within my body, I thought an intestine was going to pop out. I've ordered several items from here for years with missing ingredients or poorly presented rolls. When I order a Supercali which comes with avocado, they replace it with cucumber without telling me which I hate. I've gotten a high roller a few times with no tuna and only salmon on top. The Maine lobster made me a little ill a few years ago because the "lobster" was very fishy. The amount of times I've had to come back because my roll is incomplete or they subsisted an item they had on the menu for cheap cucumber is infuriating. What's even more ALARMING is that somebody else got sick a few days ago and made a complaint and the business owner shrugged it off stating that it can't be true? WTF?! I'm sick as a dog laying in bed praying that I don't have another bout of nausea. My Mother owned a very successful Asian restaurant in Santa Rosa for years & you NEVER respond to customers in the nasty tone you did on Yelp. Absolutely unprofessional and seriously lacking couth. I will NOT be returning here with my spouse and have filed a complaint with the Department of Health & the BBB. The owner tried to slander me by saying I was affiliated with another customer who also got food poisoning. Renee the owner harassed me non stop for hours, absolutely unprofessional. I had to *repost* this review because the owner Renee is a fascist who only wants positive reviews, thus the recent fake 5 star reviews I have reported to yelp for platform alterations which breaks Yelps TOS. I will laugh when this business goes under. Good riddance!

Very popular around here but unfortunatelly only because there is nothing else. Service was, let's say, marginal. Long wait, and the food was *** at best. May-be this is my New Yorker's expectations but for the wait and dollars spend I certainly expected more.

Cute place with friendly, attentive staff. Unfortunately, the food was not so good. The sushi rice was dry, the eel in the Rock & Roll was bits of fatty leftovers and skin (I took most of it out), and there was barely any shrimp tempura in the San Francisco roll. I did let the server know. I might expect this quality from a supermarket, but not a restaurant. Disappointing. Addendum 9/22: My credit card bill just went through and I was charged extra on an already good tip. Not enough to dispute, but enough that I will definitely never return.

Who doesn't love a neighborhood sushi spot for go to casual meals? House chilled sake is such a deal and all the rolls are very tasty.

We waited over an hour for our appetizer, then had it ask for our sushi to go.... Do not recommend if you want to get out in 90 minutes or less... maybe even 120 minutes or less. Plan accordingly.

Love the chicken ramen here! Delicious. Our chef also sent us oreos fried in tempura batter with vanilla ice cream that was so dang good! If you have room for it, get it. Next time, I'll try some sushi.

We at at Sushi Mambo a few days ago. Service was great and everything was delicious. My wife had a chicken katsu bowl, which was a simple combination of breaded chicken, rice, and sauce with miso soup: simple, but the ingredients were great and it tasted delicious. I had the volcano, which was cooked pieces of fish with a spicy sauce and roe, over a bed of rice: it was excellent. Would definitely come back again!

Everytime I come to Napa, I inevitably end up at the only sushi spot in Calistoga. This is probably because I'm traveling with my family, and they're all sushi fiends. This restaurant is a small little bungalow with about 8 tables plus a sushi bar. They have a large variety of rolls, plus nigiri and bento boxes. For being in Calistoga and not near water, it's always a pleasant surprise to taste how fresh the fish is. In terms of recommendations, I'd say just order what you like. The only item I'd avoid is the agedashi tofu, which is really just a bunch of fried tofu piled into a bowl. You can park along the street pretty easily. Given it's a small restaurant, service can sometimes be a little slow but it's relatively easy to get a hold of the server.

The food was very good. I got edamame, tempura, a few rolls and chicken karage. I was not happy with the service. I placed my order at 5:30 and was told it would be ready at 6:10 pm. I was surprised at the 40 minute time, but that was fine. I actually arrived late, at 6:15 pm. I checked in and was told that it would be 5 minutes later. No apology whatsoever! No explanation. I do understand that things happen, but when a restaurant is telling you that your food will be 10 minutes later than they promised, I at least expect that they will express -- I don't know -- something? Nope! And then, it ultimately was 20 minutes late. Got the food at 6:30 pm, just handed to me in a bag. They need to work on their service. If I had known that it would have been 1 hour from the time I placed the order, I would have ordered food from somewhere else. Lots of options in Calistoga.

The pool at Indian Springs had too tight of grip on our party, that we decided to pick up some sushi and enjoy poolside. (basically across the street) Everyone ordered the Nigiri Special, which was just the right amount of food. All the fish seemed really fresh and tasty, which is why there was a full house that night when we picked up. Staff seemed really nice, especially the owner who didn't mind the drunken banter. Thanks everyone, see y'all soon!

I ordered two rolls to go, the rock & roll and a California roll. The rock and roll was pretty good. On the other hand the California roll wasn't great. It the crab was a bit dry and not as creamy as I'd hoped. Overall not a bad choice but not the best sushi I've had.

While visiting Calistoga, we walked along the town and stumbled across this place. We were craving sushi and decided to give this place a try. A tip: make a reservation! This place is small and it's POPPIN! Very busy, and we weee lucky enough to get seated without a reservation but overheard wait times up to 45 minutes! (This was on a Sunday night at around 6:30 pm) Upon arrival we came inside and stood right by cashier corner and what I assumed was a check in stand. We waited...and waited....and waited as server after server walked right past us. One was fulfilling orders, one going outside to deliver food, one going back to grab food...yet no acknowledgement to us or even eye contact for us to feel like we were even..there? Honestly, I was a little turned off but tried to be sympathetic because I know that workers are hard to come by nowadays and they were very busy. However, even a simple "we'll be right with you" would've been nice just to feel..."seen". Once we were seated it did take awhile to get our orders taken and to actually receive our food, but again..I totally understand because short staff, all good. My husband and I ordered the dynamite for appetizer. It was a scallop and mushroom dish baked in their dynamite sauce. It was amazing! The scallops were perfectly cooked and the mushrooms gave it the perfect touch. The sauce had the perfect kick and it was very very good. I ordered the lobster roll, my husband ordered a hamachi roll, and we ordered the great balls of fire which is two deep fried rice balls filled with tuna, salmon, and hamachi. My husband also ordered the sashimi platter as well. All the rolls were okay, fish was fresh. Sashimi was good but a little on the thick side on the cuts. Our waiter was very nice and we enjoyed our time.

The miso soup was great. The fish also was amazing and there was a good serving size. The sushi was okay. I wish there was some mayo to tie in the sushi together so I don't think I would get it again. The service was good.

Delicious sushi, excellent service and a very welcoming setting at Sushi Mambo. After a day of wine tasting nearby, we wanted to enjoy a quality meal and sushi mambo really hit the spot. Our server, Maki, made us feel very welcome. We were quite impressed with the high quality of the sushi dishes we ordered. The salad that we had was one of the best I've tasted anywhere in months. Great place, very reasonably priced for the high quality food and top notch service make Sushi Mambo an excellent place to visit if you are in the area.

It's phenomenal. Been coming here since around 2005 when I got my first taste of their fungus among us. O M G it's still great in 2021! We are big fans for date night at Sushi Mambo Fungus Among Us is a must get Nutty Professor Cheeso Beautiful Diablo Oh Lordy it's all soooooo good. Don't hesitate coming here, it's worth every penny

What a treat. Many delicious dishes were created by the chef. We will return soon. Friendly environment makes it feel warm and inviting.

Fish was excellent quality. Creative, well balanced rolls. Maldonado Pinot gris made a great pairing. Nice spot.

Amazing sushi spot hidden in Calistoga! Great menu, incredibly fresh fish, and seriously good miso soup. The service is impeccable. And the ambiance is great. Sitting at the bar is a great experience!

Nothing wrong with this sushi, unless you are annoyed by huge menus. These guys serve it all!, yet somehow did a good job on everything we ordered. I'm not a fan of complex silly rolls but really liked the "4 get a Halibut". They are still on a Skelton crew but are super friendly and hustling.

Ate here during a trip to Calistoga. We did not have high expectations, but were still disappointed.. The good: We were able to call same day and get a reservation relatively easy. Prices are very fair for the area. Definitely in-line with sushi I've had elsewhere. We ordered tempura which was okay. Not very flavorful or particularly tasty. The portion was also pretty small. My partner ordered the bento box dinner special and enjoyed most of it. I tried the salad and the dressing was tasty. The bad: Although the prices were fair, the quality of fish was not good. I ordered the shrimpgazm and could not eat it. The tuna in the roll was definitely not fresh because it was brown in color. Definitely not the red tuna the owner is alluding to in her response to this review. Regardless if it was cooked or not, it was disgusting. Because of the quality I decided not to order any additional rolls because I was concerned about getting sick. My partner mentioned the California roll was not good either, and he didn't eat it. The service was also not the best, but it also wasn't the worst. Overall, I would caution anyone visiting this restaurant about ordering sushi rolls. I rarely give negative reviews, but this place is not good. However, their menu is very extensive and it seems as if other options may be better. I could have just ordered the wrong thing, but I won't be back.

I highly recommend you get your sushi fix elsewhere. Some of the saddest sushi I've ever had. Ordered Lunch C which includes a miso soup, rock and roll, and California roll. Both rolls were cut terribly unevenly -- some pieces were double the size of others. I think the chef closed his eyes when adding the unagi sauce because some pieces were drowning in it while others (basically 4 out of 6) had none. The imitation crab part of the California roll was dry. Miso soup and avocado quality was decent enough to bump the review up to 2 stars. My partner ordered saba nigiri and a roll. Similar disappointment. It's worth noting that when we were seated, we were the second couple in the restaurant and the first table had already been served. There was no sort of rush or excuse for what we received. The server was prompt and friendly. The place has a dark, swanky ambience with music to match. Would be a nice spot for a dinner date. I'll be blunt, if you've only ever had sushi in small white towns, then you may be happy with it. If you've ever been to San Francisco, any other major city, or a traditional mom and pop Japanese place which serves real sushi, you'll also be scratching your head wondering how this place currently has 4 stars. Seriously, I'm embarrassed by what I received. Guess it's easy to get away with when you're the only sushi spot in town.

We had takeout from here and were nicely impressed. Serving sizes were generous and the quality of fish was great for being so inland. I wish I remembered everything we ordered but it was many standards (rock'n'roll, salmon nigiri, avocado rolls, tempura, spinach salad) and they were all fantastic. We'd definitely go again. Sad thing about Japanese food during COVID is we always end up with the MOST single-use plastic of any takeout food. It always feels yucky to have a nice meal and big stack of plastic afterwards.

Came here to visit the area for the weekend getaway and we came here for dinner on the 02/24/2019 around 7 pm! there was no wait time. my girlfriend and I were seated quickly! Took our orders for drinks and appetizer. We ordered for appetizer kitchen chips and tuna ceviche and it was really really good! We ordered 3 rolls also hottie, just 4 the halibut and high roller! All three rolls were very good and very fresh! The appetizer we got cost 12.50 Special rolls prices are 14.50 to the lowest 10.50

Great sushi place though it can get busy so plan accordingly. I was able to nab a table outside around 5pm on a Saturday but I called ahead. Tried the edamame and three rolls-shrimpgasm, salmon skin and grilled salmon. Everything was delicious and service was kind. Fair price point given the area and quality. Would definitely recommend!

My daughter and I were in the area and decided to stop for Sushi before heading out on our long drive home. When we walked in we were seated immediately. There was only one other family eating at the time. No one took our order for about 20-30 minutes. The food didn't come out for another 20-30 minutes. The whole time we were waiting there were several other people coming in and out. I noticed two tables come in, eat, pay, and leave before we even had our food. When it came time to pay the bill so we could head out that even took forever. We were there for almost two hours. The food wasn't as good as expected based on the long wait time, rice was not fresh on the sushi rolls, there was way more rice on the roll than fish and the hot tea was Luke warm. Not a great experience for our first time in the area!

Nothing fancy but a Calistoga staple. Very good sushi without having to drive to Napa or Santa Rosa. The service is very good!

Quiet impressed with the quality of my takeout order! Completely hooked up with the Mother Clucker--- Mother fkn delish---warm & wrapped in crunchy tempura! Supercali was incredible! Thank you for the customer service, clean restaurant and maintaining protocol during this pandemic!

Wow, I went to Sushi Mambo on Tuesday. I had never had it before. OMG, It was wonderful. I ordered the one with crab and avocado. I also ordered some tempura vegetables. I highly recommend this restaurant. The service couldn't have been better. The restaurant was spotless and I loved the music?!!