Wanted to try it out, so I dropped in for lunch at noon on Tuesday. Three or four other patrons seated. Sat at the bar, looked at the short menu and ordered water. Small nigiri listing and larger listing of rolls. The one sashimi offering was nine pieces, chef choice. Was told this included imitation crab and smoked salmon. I asked instead to just order sashimi a la carte, so I could select the fish that I preferred, I was told that is not possible. So I said thank you and left. Omakase is often my choice at quality sushi bars, but not here. Sorry, I can't offer a review of the food. I won' t be back. Ok, I lied, I did go back. Hungry for sushi in a town not known for good sushi, I tried it again, with lower expectations. Very, very good friendly service. Sushi choices still not equal to LA or other large markets, but the fish was well prepared, tasty and beautifully presented. Quality food and nice service has my support, even if the choices are not as rich as I would hope.
(4)
Karin B.
We had the miso soup, jag roll, south alabama roll and who dat roll. All were great! The miso soup also had a lot more flavor than what we were used to it having. Prices were reasonable and service was great!
(5)
Angel E.
4.5 stars Great atmosphere; wish the restaurant was more spacious though. Every time I had sushi there, everything has been very fresh and flavorful. Most rolls are inexpensive/ reasonably priced. House wine is under $4 and very acceptable quality. Other drinks aren't too pricey either. They also have some hibachi -style dishes, a few salads, dumplings and soups. Check out their website chefsake.com Definitely a should try for those who are always looking for decent sushi in Mobile.
(4)
Caroline H.
More of a college scene. Went for dinner in exercise clothes. The food came quickly however the staff was inattentive at times. Not the best roll I've had. Kind of small portion for the price if you ask me.
(2)
Jaclyn D.
One of the best sushi restaurants around. Variety of rolls, good prices and everything is fresh and tastes great. There is also a hibachi menu to order from-but is cooked in the kitchen. No large hibachi tables here due to the size of the restaurant. The place is on the small side, so they fill up quickly at peak dinner hours, but it is definitely worth the wait and worth arriving a little early to secure a table. Service is excellent and Sake is very friendly and always remembers his regular customers.
(5)
Jeana S.
Very friendly staff and great sushi!
(5)
Kaybay E.
The rolls here are fresh and delicious. Chef Sake is always working hard at the bar, is welcoming, and makes sure you are happy with your meal. A nice little sushi bar by USA. A hidden gem.
(4)
Gregg B.
This is my very first review of a restaurant. I always manage to sit in the same seat and the service and food is always PERFECT every time. Please, go see these great folks. Extremely clean restaurant and exceptional attention to detail.
(5)
Vanessa M.
I know this rating may seem harsh, but I believe fellow yelpers like myself will appreciate my honesty. First off, I am not from Mobile, AL. I'm a born and raised Cali girl, so I've experienced the best and highest quality sushi- its safe to say I am a sushi snob. After reading the ratings from Yelp, my husband and I decided to venture down the street to Chef Sake's. I wasn't expecting the highest quality sushi or the fanciest restaurant, but I was expecting to enjoy my dinner, which I did not. We started off with fried Gyoza. The flavor and sauce were taste-y, but I was disappointed with the size and portion. They gave us 4 pieces, and if the price was cheaper, I wouldn't complain, but every where else I've been for the same price you get 5 or 6 BIG pieces. Next we had Miso soup. Miso soup is usually flavorful, but this tasted like bath-water. I'm not sure if they decided to skimp and water the soup down or if the mix they use is this tasteless? Finally, we were served our sushi rolls. I ordered a spicy salmon roll and a C13 roll. When we were served our sushi, I almost laughed! Even though they were flavorful and seemed to be fresh, the pieces were the size of quarters and I'm not over-exaggerating!! Overall, I was very disappointed. Even though the location is convenient, we will never go back again. For the price they are charging, the portions were ridiculous. For the sake of Chef Sake's I really hope this was just a fluke that we experienced.
(1)
Evan L.
This place has the best sushi in Mobile for a reasonable price. The owner is very nice and always talks to the customers while he is preparing rolls. Rivals Master Joes in Fairhopr
(5)
Mark M.
Have been for sushi twice now here. Think it may be my go-to for sushi now. Fairly upscale without being stuffy. Quirky Japanese and Alabama Crimson Tide decor. Rolls are very well prepared. Great selection. Very fresh ingredients. A number, but not all, of their specially house rolls are fried, which sounds a little weird at first for sushi and sashimi, but is awesome. Try Alabama Roll, Rookie Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Fireballl. All outstanding.
(4)
Carl S.
Best sushi that I've been able to find in Mobile. While it is in a shopping center, I'd describe the atmosphere as cozy. The fish was fresh, and my wife liked the roll tide roll. There was too much ginger dressing on the salad, but thats a minor issue. They forgot the edmame order, but it worked out because the sushi portions were so generous that we wouldn't have had room to eat it all.
(4)
Russ Y.
Nice little place across from the University. Friendly, attentive staff. My wife and ordered Clear and Miso soups to start. Both were good. I got the Roll Tide roll and a USA roll. Both were quite good. My wife ordered steak and shrimp hibachi which also was very good. One thing that we liked about her order was that the hibachi came with noodles as well as rice and veggies. We found the meal very well priced. We will return for sure.
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Specialities
Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Brett F.
I don't know what to say, aside from, "Wow!" Finally, a sushi bar built around an amazing sushi chef. The food is fast, fresh, and amazingly flavorful. The man knows his sushi. The service is fast and friendly and the miso can't be beat. Definitely sip some saké while you're in to complete your immersion. Definitely worth the trip in.
(5)Christopher P.
Wanted to try it out, so I dropped in for lunch at noon on Tuesday. Three or four other patrons seated. Sat at the bar, looked at the short menu and ordered water. Small nigiri listing and larger listing of rolls. The one sashimi offering was nine pieces, chef choice. Was told this included imitation crab and smoked salmon. I asked instead to just order sashimi a la carte, so I could select the fish that I preferred, I was told that is not possible. So I said thank you and left. Omakase is often my choice at quality sushi bars, but not here. Sorry, I can't offer a review of the food. I won' t be back. Ok, I lied, I did go back. Hungry for sushi in a town not known for good sushi, I tried it again, with lower expectations. Very, very good friendly service. Sushi choices still not equal to LA or other large markets, but the fish was well prepared, tasty and beautifully presented. Quality food and nice service has my support, even if the choices are not as rich as I would hope.
(4)Karin B.
We had the miso soup, jag roll, south alabama roll and who dat roll. All were great! The miso soup also had a lot more flavor than what we were used to it having. Prices were reasonable and service was great!
(5)Angel E.
4.5 stars Great atmosphere; wish the restaurant was more spacious though. Every time I had sushi there, everything has been very fresh and flavorful. Most rolls are inexpensive/ reasonably priced. House wine is under $4 and very acceptable quality. Other drinks aren't too pricey either. They also have some hibachi -style dishes, a few salads, dumplings and soups. Check out their website chefsake.com Definitely a should try for those who are always looking for decent sushi in Mobile.
(4)Caroline H.
More of a college scene. Went for dinner in exercise clothes. The food came quickly however the staff was inattentive at times. Not the best roll I've had. Kind of small portion for the price if you ask me.
(2)Jaclyn D.
One of the best sushi restaurants around. Variety of rolls, good prices and everything is fresh and tastes great. There is also a hibachi menu to order from-but is cooked in the kitchen. No large hibachi tables here due to the size of the restaurant. The place is on the small side, so they fill up quickly at peak dinner hours, but it is definitely worth the wait and worth arriving a little early to secure a table. Service is excellent and Sake is very friendly and always remembers his regular customers.
(5)Jeana S.
Very friendly staff and great sushi!
(5)Kaybay E.
The rolls here are fresh and delicious. Chef Sake is always working hard at the bar, is welcoming, and makes sure you are happy with your meal. A nice little sushi bar by USA. A hidden gem.
(4)Gregg B.
This is my very first review of a restaurant. I always manage to sit in the same seat and the service and food is always PERFECT every time. Please, go see these great folks. Extremely clean restaurant and exceptional attention to detail.
(5)Vanessa M.
I know this rating may seem harsh, but I believe fellow yelpers like myself will appreciate my honesty. First off, I am not from Mobile, AL. I'm a born and raised Cali girl, so I've experienced the best and highest quality sushi- its safe to say I am a sushi snob. After reading the ratings from Yelp, my husband and I decided to venture down the street to Chef Sake's. I wasn't expecting the highest quality sushi or the fanciest restaurant, but I was expecting to enjoy my dinner, which I did not. We started off with fried Gyoza. The flavor and sauce were taste-y, but I was disappointed with the size and portion. They gave us 4 pieces, and if the price was cheaper, I wouldn't complain, but every where else I've been for the same price you get 5 or 6 BIG pieces. Next we had Miso soup. Miso soup is usually flavorful, but this tasted like bath-water. I'm not sure if they decided to skimp and water the soup down or if the mix they use is this tasteless? Finally, we were served our sushi rolls. I ordered a spicy salmon roll and a C13 roll. When we were served our sushi, I almost laughed! Even though they were flavorful and seemed to be fresh, the pieces were the size of quarters and I'm not over-exaggerating!! Overall, I was very disappointed. Even though the location is convenient, we will never go back again. For the price they are charging, the portions were ridiculous. For the sake of Chef Sake's I really hope this was just a fluke that we experienced.
(1)Evan L.
This place has the best sushi in Mobile for a reasonable price. The owner is very nice and always talks to the customers while he is preparing rolls. Rivals Master Joes in Fairhopr
(5)Mark M.
Have been for sushi twice now here. Think it may be my go-to for sushi now. Fairly upscale without being stuffy. Quirky Japanese and Alabama Crimson Tide decor. Rolls are very well prepared. Great selection. Very fresh ingredients. A number, but not all, of their specially house rolls are fried, which sounds a little weird at first for sushi and sashimi, but is awesome. Try Alabama Roll, Rookie Roll, Black Dragon Roll, Fireballl. All outstanding.
(4)Carl S.
Best sushi that I've been able to find in Mobile. While it is in a shopping center, I'd describe the atmosphere as cozy. The fish was fresh, and my wife liked the roll tide roll. There was too much ginger dressing on the salad, but thats a minor issue. They forgot the edmame order, but it worked out because the sushi portions were so generous that we wouldn't have had room to eat it all.
(4)Russ Y.
Nice little place across from the University. Friendly, attentive staff. My wife and ordered Clear and Miso soups to start. Both were good. I got the Roll Tide roll and a USA roll. Both were quite good. My wife ordered steak and shrimp hibachi which also was very good. One thing that we liked about her order was that the hibachi came with noodles as well as rice and veggies. We found the meal very well priced. We will return for sure.
(4)