Sushi Cafe

Don't let looks or location deceive you. I was next door getting a pedicure when the friends I was with decided they wanted lunch at the Sushi Cafe. I'm not from around here, so I had no opinion, other than the appearance. I was not optimistic. Service started the experience off right. Most everyone ordered something other than sushi (tempura mostly). I started with a seaweed salad. It was lacking in flavor (needed more marinade). I was thinking that my first impressions would be borne out. Regardless, I ordered most of my usuals to get a sample of what they do. I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of all the fish. The preparation was very well done too. They provided ample ginger and wasabi, and offered low sodium soy. The Yellowtail was exceptional. The scallops were very good, and the tuna was good. The ikura and tobiko were also very fresh and delicious. They have quail egg on the menu, but, sadly, were out of them.Seating inside is a little sparse (it's a small place), but they have a nice outdoor seating area...no great scenery, but hey you're outside. The chairs and tables are cheap and mostly uncomfortable.They have a rather large selection of wine, and they get a little extra credit for having Asahi on the menu. I think that's the best beer with sushi. Unfortunately they were out of both Asahi and Kirin Ichiban, my second go-to beer.The others are the table enjoyed their cooked food. Overall, I fully recommend this place. Takeout would be a great option too.

Always a great meal. Food always fresh and prepared in timely manner. Offers lunch habachi which is nice. I generally order take since I'm in a hurry but I love eating to the back patio during summer time.

What a great sushi spot! I had my fingers crossed that this place would be good since it's so close to me. I placed a pick up order over the phone and it was ready in less than 15 minutes. I got the avocado roll, sweet potato roll, side of fried rice, and side of noodles. Everything was great! For the veggie rolls: the avocado in the avocado roll was perfectly ripe (sometimes places use underripe avocado which is yuck). The sweet potato roll had a good proportion of sweet potato to tempura. I might add eel sauce to it next time. The fried rice was just rice and egg, so if you're egg-free be sure to ask for no egg! The noodles were exactly what you'd expect and very flavorful. The portions were super generous for the price as well. I didn't dine in this time, but it looks like they have a great outdoor seating area for when the weather is nice. Overall, I definitely recommend, and it looks like this place will become my staple spot for sushi in the area!

One of my fav sushi stops.I chose to sit outside; the evening was lovely out. I got the monster roll and clear soup. Both were perfect! The service was okay. It took a bit to be checked on at first, but once I put in my orders, it went fairly quick. I'd come back.

Consistently yummy. I always intend to try other rolls but the monkey is my favorite. Veggie rolls are cooling in this heat

I've had an unpleasant experience with the last sushi restaurant I visited recently. Ready to throw in the towel, my girl told me that she knew a great spot, and I decided to give things one last shot. Going in, there wasn't a lot of seating, but the atmosphere was pleasant and clean. That early evening, we ordered 1x rainbow roll, 1x dancing eel roll, and 1x kiwi roll. Moving on with my review, everything was great! For starters, the meal came with a choice of miso or clear soup of which I chose clear. The clear soup had a nice light broth, crsipy lil shallots, and some tender sliced mushrooms (for extra flavor, try adding a splash of soy sauce). As for the sushi, we tried the rainbow roll first, and the fish quality was indeed fresh! The dancing eel roll possessed interesting contrast of flavor but mainly reminded us of bbq chicken (eel). Lastly, the kiwi roll was a real shocker as the slightly tart flavor went amazing with sweet chili sauce and crispy shrimp! Moreover, our server was very friendly and highly attentive. Overall, this is one of my top contending spots for sushi in Jax now, and I'm happy to give Sushi Cafe a 5/5.

I can't believe I only have one picture. I will say it's not because I didn't like my food it's because I've been here so many times that I didn't realize I hadn't posted pictures of my favorite roll. The Monster Roll. You won't find this roll on the menu but if you ask for it the chef will have no problem preparing it. I'm also a fan of the pork dumplings. There nothing over the top, just simple well prepared dumplings, just like I like. I must say the last few visits I've made here I've been given what seems to be a stretched, watery version of shrimp sauce but it didn't take away from the flavor of the monster roll so I'm not going to ding them for that. If you decide to check the place out just know it's in one of the most busy parking lots in Riverside so prepare to maneuver and fight for a space. The restaurant itself isn't that big but it's a pretty quiet relaxed atmosphere. I like to sit in the outside patio and watch the people go by. I just want to say I am thankful for the consistency of this place and can always guarantee that they'll execute my favorite sushi roll everytime. #Thankyouthursday

Service was admirable, the staff are very attentive. Love the green tea. As for the sushi, will definitely come back! The salmon and tuna tasted very fresh and tender.

Food is delicious. Service was okay. I do like the vibe here. I come just for the Jimmy Smith roll.

The food was amazing and the service was nice. It's definitely a little small but I love the cozy vibes, especially during the cold season! The only thing that set me a tad off were the sticky tables but otherwise that, amazing sushi place!