The Yummiest Sushi Bars in San Antonio

Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (121) • $$

"This restaurant was recommended by a great friend of mine, while my best friend and I were visiting her in Spring Branch. We decided to order takeaway dishes on our way back to San Antonio. While the dishes (Pad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice) were tasty...the chicken in these dishes was extremely dry. We also ordered Thai Tea, which was very delicious. Service was quite friendly and the main seating area seemed extremely clean. The pic is of the Pineapple Fried Rice and tea."

Toro’ko Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (206) • $$

"tried this place and was excited since it had good reviews and was super close to my church. we got the crunchy roll(not fried) and california's roll and it did not disappoint. the service and staff was amazing and attentive. it is a small place so when we walked in there was only one table available but i noticed they clean off tables very fast. i will definitely be back!"

Sapporo

★★★★☆ 3.7 (580) • $$

"I'm not sure how this restaurant isn't a 5 star or even close to it! We wanted to check out a new sushi place and stumbled upon this gem! The decor is quite amazing, elaborate, intricate and simply jaw dropping in my opinion. Their attention to detail on the design of this place and decor is astonishing. Modern Japanese aesthetic meets the Japanese empire. It always keeps you looking. Every time I come, I see something I hadn't seen before. The lady at the front always greets you and the servers are fantastic! They were quick, informative and precise. Our food came out so fast even though they were packed! Definitely a lunch spot if you are crunched for time! They provide you with complimentary salad with their house made ginger dressing and miso soup. The ginger dressing can be purchased if you really like it like we did!! The miso soup was great too and flavorful. We ordered the following:- Karai Ramen: yowza!! This soup is perfect on a cold, rainy day. Heck this soup is perfect for even the Texas summer heat! The broth is so flavorful, with just the right amount of spice that makes your throat burn but in a good spicy kind of way! You want to keep going back for more! It has ground pork, a hard boiled egg, ramen and bean sprouts. The ramen noodles were perfectly cooked, not mushy but just the right texture. If your sick or if you just want a good spicy ramen soup, get this. You can't beat the price for the amount you get!! $10 and you can share between two people or keep it to yourself and take it home for left overs! With these high food prices, this definitely works on someone's budget! - Las Vegas Roll (deep fried): perfectly tempura'd, perfectly rolled, just the right amount of ingredients! You can get any sushi roll fried in tempura mix for $1.00! Again the price for the amount you get is right in point. - San Antonio Roll: of course you could get some at H-E-B, but these masters don't disappoint! They were rolled to perfection and the roll was quite hefty in terms of size! I get this every time I come here! Beautifully executed and plated with the right amount of sauces! - Texan roll (deep fried) : this was another hit! The wasabi tobiko cavier was very interesting but fun to eat! I've never had it before but it does have the wasabi flavor! Another dish we'd recommend! Again, I think the prices are reasonable with the amount you get! Definitely check this place out and their soups!!! Keep this one alive SA!!"

Goro's Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (526) • $$

"Went early as I hear this place can be quite busy. The parking lot is small, they have a full sushi bar. We were sated quickly and provided with miso soup and salad with peanut sauce. It was delicious. Ordered three rolls and they were all of amazing quality, and quickly filled us up. Our waitress provided us with squeeze bottles of spicy mayo and eel sauce so we were more than happy (usually the little portions aren't enough). Then we got fried ice cream which was great, tasted like a funnel cake. Upon paying our waitress even offered to pack our leftovers for us and did a great job. It was quiet, no loud tvs or anything. Good natural lighting as well as booths or tables."

Sushi Zushi

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (474) • $$

"I came back again to try this place out because the happy hour is great and we wanted to give them another shot... I think this will probably be the last time. The rolls were okay. We were maybe 1 of 4 groups in there and our rolls took about 35 minutes to come out. One of the servers knocked into my chair so hard I almost fell over and he did not say anything but awkwardly giggle and continue walking to his table. The sushi was fine. Our waiter was very nice though and that's probably what is saving me from giving less stars because he did try to make us feel catered to. Unfortunately, they did try to overcharge me at normal pricing and I didn't notice until I went home that even after telling him the price was wrong and needed adjusting, I was charged almost $25 additional. Wanted to love this place unfortunately, did not."

Formosa Garden

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (413) • $$

"Formosa Garden is my go-to spot when I'm craving flavorful dishes and standout cocktails. Their Pad Thai is a must-try--sweet, tangy, and absolutely packed with protein. It's loaded with chicken, shrimp, and fried tofu, along with scallions, bean sprouts, and eggs, all tossed in a delicious Thai specialty sauce and topped with freshly ground peanuts. The portion is generous enough to share, though I usually keep it all to myself because it's just that good!When it comes to drinks, the cucumber martini steals the show. It's refreshing, perfectly balanced, and has just the right amount of kick to make it memorable. It's easily one of my favorite cocktails in town.The restaurant has an old-school casual vibe that feels warm and welcoming. Their service is always prompt, whether it's seating, taking orders, or getting food to the table. I'd also recommend trying their egg drop soup--it's simple yet delicious and complements the meal beautifully.Formosa Garden combines great food, excellent drinks, and reliable service, making it a spot I return to again and again."

Sakana Sushi Hibachi Ramen and Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (44)

"I recently dined at Sakana, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and had a relaxed, chill atmosphere that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. The staff were incredibly friendly and fast, ensuring that we were well taken care of throughout the meal.The food was just as impressive. Every dish was beautifully presented with attention to detail. We started with the takoyaki, a unique experience for me as it was my first time trying it. The fried octopus paired with eel sauce was absolutely delicious and left a lasting impression.For the main course, we had the karaage ramen. The broth was super yummy--rich and flavorful, complementing the generous portion of perfectly cooked noodles. The noodles themselves were just right--not too stiff or too soft. Every bite was satisfying and comforting. We also ordered the chicken fried rice, which was cooked to perfection with a large portion of tender chicken.One standout detail was the personal touch from the manager, who visited our table to check on our experience and ensure everything was to our liking. It was a thoughtful gesture that showed their commitment to providing great service.Overall, Sakana delivered an exceptional dining experience, and I look forward to returning soon!"

Yippon Ramen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (177) • $$

"The overall sentiment I receive from Yippon is one of excellence & dedication to providing amazing quality food & imperdible service. The experience of dining at an establishment like this, is knowing your money is being well spent & it is worth it. Yippon is chic and modern and cool without the bill that makes you feel it. Put this on your list to try soon, you won't regret it!!"

Thai Lucky Sushi Bar & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (292) • $$

"If you like Thai food, or east asian cuisine in general, then you must try Thai Lucky. There are two locations with the same name, I always go to the one on Navarro instead of the one on Pine but that's personal preference. I have been to both. I typically order carry out but dining in seems pleasant. Fairly clean establishment although you can tell it's been there for awhile. I've ordered many different entrees from here and have enjoyed every one. The portions are decent for the price you pay. If you are downtown or on the southside of SA and want some Thai food, check this place out!"

Mr. G. Sushi

★★★★☆ 4 (21)

"I rarely go to the food trucks that cook to my job but I love sushi, so I looked up the reviews for this location and I just saw they were right on. I purchased the Mr. G's Roll & teka maki. Both were super fresh and super delicious. I followed them on Instagram to try to keep up with them I will definitely be trying them out again! Great customer service and great food!!! You can never go wrong!"

Lin's International Buffet

★★★☆☆ 3 (277) • $$

"A big variety of food. Desserts, vegetables, fruit, seafood, Chinese food, chicken, salads, it's a buffet. Staff is busy cleaning up and serving drinks."

Godori Japanese and Korean Fusion

★★★★☆ 4 (51)

"I've lost count the many times I've been here but as always everything is delicious with freshly made food. Gotta have them tunes along with a very Informative/Great waiter by the name of Donnie! The chief even cooked a newly inspired salmon which wasn't on the menu YET!! But what I can say about that dish along with everything else is "BEYOND amazing!!" Will always come back and will always recommend to my close pals!"

Sushi Express

★★★★☆ 4.3 (412) • $$

"One of my favorite sushi places, been eating here for years and I've always been very pleased! It's worth the wait, the restaurant is clean and the a--_____customer service is great!zhbhvvvvvvvvvV a baby as"

Hugo's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (102) • $$

"Nice place in a strip mall. They have hot or cold dishes. They even have a low carb item for those watching their waistline. Friendly staff with a clean environment"

Koi Kawa Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (385) • $$

"I can't sing enough praises about Koi Kawa! It's exactly what my husband and I had longed for in a while. My husband is originally from Maui and definitely a sushi connoisseur in my opinion! I trust his opinion whole heartedly. We moved here from Florida and sadly, after searching far and wide for months we just did not find the quality of sushi we are used to. I first searched and read articles and blogs on good sushi in the San Antonio area and reading one article that mentioned Koi Kawa getting some of their fish from Japan sold me on it! I knew this place would be special. Yelp also had raving reviews but mostly I just felt this place would be a hit! It's a bit hidden in the plaza it's in and aesthetically the location itself was so Zen and welcoming! There's a small pond outside and large glass windows that allow natural light to pour into the entire restaurant. We ordered edamame and hamachi sashimi as appetizers! The hamachi was phenomenal. The perfect cut , temperature, quality and consistency! We each ordered a roll and they were also above par! The roll I ordered is the "281" and my husband ordered "the Bellagio" roll. Just a warning, the Bellagio is pretty spicy! As if the quality of sushi wasn't enough, the presentation of the dishes is so detailed. I am very appreciative of details like this! Our server Alex is wonderful server! Very prompt and attentive to our needs! I am so grateful to have found this gem of a sushi restaurant and I cannot wait to return and try new rolls and items on their menu ! Arigato Koi Kawa for such a wonderful culinary experience!"

Yummi Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (267) • $$

"Hidden gem!! My mom actually discovered this little restaurant during a visit in the HEB plaza down the street from our home! It's nestled between the UPS Store and an alterations shop and has dark curtains/blacked out windows that don't allow you to see it. So you see why it's literally hidden, haha. At any rate, don't judge a book - or restaurant in this case - by its cover!! The food is DELICIOUS!! We've gotten the veggie, chicken, and combo (beef, chicken and shrimp) fried rice, miso soup, edamame (steamed and garlic), teriyaki beef bento meal, California roll, shrimp tempura roll, and chicken teriyaki meal and they were ALL fresh, flavorful and plentiful! I didn't give it a 5-star rating just because I've had better sushi rolls, but we will absolutely be coming back again and again! Highly recommend for some fresh & tasty Japanese food :) We got take out, but will have to come back for dining in the neighborhood hidden gem ;)"

Suko Japanese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (54)

"Very clean, nicely decorated, great service. Food amazing. Definitely one of our favorite sushi spots here in SATX. Highly recommend. We had the jalapeño bombs, Ik sansai (squid salad) and the Bulverde roll, mouth watering just remembering the dishes. Will definitely go back and try other items on the menu. Service, as I said before, was great. Server was very attentive."

Pier Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (138) • $$

"Great presentation, really good sushi considering that it's probably tough to get non-frozen seafood this far inland. The only reason I'm giving them a 4 is because of customer service. Server forgot to give me napkins and when I got up to grab them she just stared at me and didn't say anything. A little better service and this place could become one of my favorite spots in the area."

Taipei Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3 (163) • $$

"Came here for lunch one time and was pretty happy with the food but not the service. The waiter was certainly not friendly and wasn't engaging. Asked for our order and that was it. I would prefer he asked, if this is our first time, suggestions on what's popular or even how are we doing today. Nonetheless, the food was good. Their fried rice was tasty and well-seasoned. It wasn't bland and the portions were appropriate. It was an open kitchen so you could hear the food sizzle and commotions of a normal busy kitchen. The decor was lackluster didn't care for it. I would probably only do lunch here if I was supposed to return. The highlight was the robot bringing the food to the table. Otherwise nothing else special other than pretty good fried rice and egg roll."

Sushihollic

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"I've come to Sushiholic on multiple occasions it is a favorite. Love the cleanliness and ambiance offered at this little restaurant. It is quaint and has an excellent menu. I've seen some bad reviews based on having to order at the counter personally that does not bother me one bit. The owner is super friendly and offers great suggestions on how to better enjoy the meal. As far as menu selection it is phenomenal from happy hour appetizers to full sushi roll meals, cold hot or fully cooked you will definitely find something to love on their menu. Their wide variety is all inclusive and does not leave any sushi lover out. As far as seating it can be for 1 to 8 they have tables and bar seating options. It is a must try if you enjoy sushi."

Sukeban Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (261) • $$

"We're fairly new to the area. The girls asked for sushi and this place is literally up the street. We're temporarily housed at the Big Tex Flats, so it's about a 5-7min walk. I phoned in my order and they said it would take about 40min. Everything tasted good and fresh! All of the "hot foods" were still relatively warm by the time I got the food and made the mini trek back to the apartment. I appreciate that they kept the "spicy" sauce separate from the edamame, allowing me to control the spicy level and not get the edamame too soggy. We've had sushi up and down the east coast && I have to admit that we were VERY skeptical of sushi with goat cheese vice cream cheese (e.g., Philly roll). But it was surprisingly good and a much smoother& creamier bite. Both of my girls liked the Philly roll and liked that it had both avocado and cucumber. The same comment goes for their cheese wonton, which also used goat cheese. We really really enjoyed those. I was hoping for a chili vinaigrette based cucumber salad but this wasn't bad. In fact, I ate the entire container (in two sittings tho). Even the 6 y/o thought it was good. The edamame was okay - what you expect from edamame but could use a nice punch of salt. However, for those watching their sodium intake, this is a good way to serve it. So I added my own sea salt flakes. Everyone enjoyed the gyoza. Husband had the king crab roll. He didn't really voice any comments about it, but considering that he ate it all, I'll say it was a win win. I had the shrimp tempura roll. It was a pretty mild and basic roll but good. My eldest also had the volcano roll. I tried a piece and it was yum! Had a LOT going on lol but I guess that's the "volcano erupting." We spent about $100 on this meal. A bit pricier than back home (MD prices) but I'm also not complaining too much about it. It was a pretty solid meal. Sadly, we're moving up/over? to the northwest side. So I doubt that I'd go out of my way to come back here, but who knows? If I find myself back in Southtown and I'm craving sushi, I'd probably swing by here."

La Laguna Mariscos & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (107) • $$

"I drove into San Antonio meet someone. Had some time to kill and decided on lunch here. WOW! It did not disappoint! I had 1 taco Pacifico and 2 fried tilapia tacos (don't remember the name exactly). That taco Pacifico was OUT OF THIS WORLD!! The fish ones were good! But not quite as good as that shrimp one. Dang! Wish I had done 2 of those instead. The chips seem to be fresh from here and were very tasty!Service was terrific!! Sat in the bar, and my waiter was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! Next time I'm going to have the micheladas of some sort! Can't help but recommend this place!!!"

Ohana Poke & Sushi Burrito

★★★★☆ 4.2 (195) • $$

"Got delivery the other day. Smelled a little fishy at first, but I think that's only bc it sat outside for 10min or so ‍ I can't remember which drink I got, I think it was Taro something, but it was really really good!!!Got the 3 scoop protein, gave plenty of tuna Good portion, some ingredients were "heavier scoops" than others. I bet this would be best to go inside and order so you can tell them to add a shit ton of cucumbers Not a lot of great options for poke in NB, but luckily this spot is pretty fresh and will be my go to for poke!"

Toro'Ko Sushi

★★★★★ 4.7 (48)

"Top tier sushi! Probably the FRESHEST sushi rolls I've had in SA thus far. We found this spot by the "Now Open" sign on the corner of the intersection and decided to have lunch & try it out. The place is clean, nicely decorated without it seeming overwhelming and chill. We had great service and the waiter also gave us recommendations. We tried the Cancun roll, Lemon Special roll and some chicken fried rice. The Cancun roll is one of my FAVORITE roll of anywhere I've been. It's so lightweight without the rice, you feel like you could eat 5 orders back to back. The flavors are very well balanced. Just the right amount of sauce. A must try! I would not steer you wrong. The Lemon Special is quite fun as well. It comes with a thinly sliced lemon on the top including the rind. Eat it, don't take it apart, it's the journey that adds to the tastes. Lemon zest! You'll love this roll too! Fresh! Fresh Fresh! I've gotta know what genius is back there curating these bomb ass rolls. I've been to a lot of sushi spots, and I've never had anything like the Cancun roll or the Lemon Special. Congratulations to the owners and I hope to see this spot around for years to come cause lawd knows I need that Cancun roll. Can't go wrong!"

Ginza Ramen and Poke

★★★★☆ 3.9 (197) • $$

"If you like Ramen, if you like poke, this might be a place for you. It's delicious. It's got variety. It's got style. It's got a little bit of new. It's got original. It's got every mix that you could possibly think of with an absolute great taste of deliciousness.Now I must say that when it comes to service or customer service, probably not on the list of places to go. They use a kiosk to put your order in and unless it's down, you don't actually see the cashier the only time you see a servers when they bring the food out or if they're in the back cleaning the table.The atmosphere of ambience well what can I say simplistic it's not a lot of sounds or things going on not even background music but you hear a fan in the background. So I'd say it's good but definitely not somewhere. You wanna go like on a date but somewhere you could probably hang out with some friends or just get a good meal for yourself."

Nineteen Hyaku

★★★★☆ 3.7 (113) • $$

"What a great little date night spot. I stopped here with the wife on our last date and we were both impressed. It was quaint and dimly lit, but not too dim. Just right. The music was hip and the service was great. We shared a couple of rolls and had the chicken karaage (I think that's how you spell it). It was something new that I've never heard of and it was actually quite delicious paired with my sáke. We have this place on our list of date night spots now. Will be back."

Hon Machi Sushi & Teppanyaki

★★★★☆ 3.6 (332) • $$

"We LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! We always get the same thing. I personally can't get enough of the Shrimp Tepp!!!! My twin flame gets the Steak double fried rice. John is phenomenal. He's the funniest of the bunch. Thanks you HM!"

Sushi Haya

★★★★☆ 4 (236) • $$$

"10 out of 10!!!We looked at the all you can eat menu, but decided to order off the regular menu. The sushi was so delicious!I love their no waste policy on the all you can eat menu. I also had the lychee martini, and that too, was delicious!"

Kin Thai & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (194) • $$

"They did nothing wrong! It was simply a matter of me finding the food rather bland. I was excited to try this place with a friend but it did disappoint overall.Spring rolls - Asked for no crab, add extra shrimp or noodles. They brought rolls with just noodles, carrots, and lettuce.Sushi - It was bland. I picked some of the spicy rolls and it was still somehow lacking in that pizazz that I love about sushi. I also feel like they do too much with each roll and the flavors maybe get lost. Pad Thai - The flavors were there on this one! It just needed a bit more sauce. It was super dry. The photos are stunning! The service was so great! I do think this place is relatively Celiac friendly. They did put something fried with my Pad Thai (it was not listed on the menu) and kindly remade. The overall taste and flavor just wasn't there and I was pretty sad about it."

Crusin Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (19)

"Imagine melt in your mouth cream cheese, the freshest avocado & tempura shrimp rolled in rice & seaweed & deep fried. Now, imagine that first bite.... All of those flavors just meld into one in your mouth.... YUMMY! That was my experience w the Houston Sushi Roll. The chicken fried rice had tender chunks of chicken & fresh veggies. It tasted really good. I'm not a fan of green bell pepper but I easily picked the large chunks out. The flavor was excellent! The owner Jessenia & her best friend Maria Jose served us phenomenal sushi rolls. Honestly, I don't usually order my sushi fried but this was really yummy. Sinfully yummy. The ladies were friendly & I could see the chef working hard behind them deep frying sushi rolls. We really enjoyed these rolls & we had fun yelling out customers names for the ladies. We figured their voices might need a rest for a little while. Why not help out while we wait? Once I tasted the sushi, I loved it so much that I forgot to take photos! I only took 2 & one didn't come out well. Thank you for hosting a Yelp event for us! We truly appreciate it!!"

Chin's Garden

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (123) • $$

"Best Chinese food I've ever had. Great Atmosphere. Fantastic staff. Definitely a gem in the San Antonio area. I will be returning."

Sushiholic

★★★★☆ 3.8 (205) • $$

"What can I say about this little hole in the wall sushi spot?! Probably more than I should. The lady that helped us (I'm sure was the owner) was so pleasant and friendly. She was just very happy to have us in and you could tell as it just oozed out of her. Very welcoming. We opted for the dinner for 2. Chose edamame, spider roll, California roll and 2 sodas. Of course, this came with 2 homemade mochi balls, and cucumber salad. It was all wonderful!! My kids and I are huge sushi fans and we all shared and got full. Definitely not bad for $36. This place is a gem. For sure. Don't blink tho. You will miss it. I have been next door several times and never even noticed it."

Wild Goji Revolving Sushi & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I had heard about this place and wanted to give it a try. When we pulled up to the parking lot it felt like Deja vu. Like I had been here before. And the truth is I had about 3 years ago but it was a completely different set up and vibe.I was pleasantly surprised to walk through the doors and see a complete refresh and new layout minus the bar. It was still in the same spot ;) The grand reopening was spot on.Super clean and fun inviting atmosphere and the first thing that caught my eye (along with my kiddos) was the space or subway cars delivering food on the tracks. We were quickly sat and our server was amazing. Constantly stopping by to check on us and the kids. Asking about any extra sauces or drink refills.The plates on the conveyor belt are color coded $2.95 for yellow $3.45 for pink and $4.25 for purple. My kids had a blast pulling rolls, fruit and desserts. To my surprise they tried a few new things out of the ordinary like the Mango stuffed Inari because it looked appetizing. The sushi chefs in the back are grinding because that belt always have new rolls and they were all fresh. We also ordered off the menu because my husband loves eel and the Eel Love roll was fantastic.After the meal depending on the number of plates you can receive a token to obtain a prize for every 10 plates. My kids got a free purple plate at our next visit and a cute golden wrapped sushi figurine. We'll be back again. The kids already asked if they can come back tomorrow"

Hon Machi Korean BBQ

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (59)

"My girls and I stumbled on this place and were super satisfied. It was 3pm so it wasn't too crowded but the Korean Cowboy (who I recognized from when he was working at a restaurant on broadway) was SO FRIENDLY and made my kids feel extra special. It is under new ownership with a soft opening next month so I encourage everyone to give it a shot! Theyre going to be doing some remodeling but I honestly thought it was fine as is. For me it's about the service and the food & it was top tier. The protein was high quality and we enjoyed the sides. Will go again. My daughter (8yrs old) wants everyone to know that they gave them balloons when we left haha."

Culichis and Beer Tx

★★★★☆ 3.7 (56)

"Great food, service, environment, music! Felt right at home. Such a variety of food: tacos, sushi, alcohol..."