Sekai Sushi
1017 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85204
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1017 S Gilbert Rd
Mesa, AZ, 85204 - Phone (480) 545-8131
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Jenny F.
Yet another one of my regular stops. Always a calm and relaxing environment. The decor is quaint and really cozy, lighting is low. (I'm not a realtor, I swear) I have only ever ordered Nigiri and Maki and have never disappointed. My man prefers cooked food so he always gets the chicken katsu. I have had some of his and it is just as delicious as the kind I grew up eating. I absolutely recommend Sekai, especially to anyone who prefers to enjoy sushi in peace. Oh and the price is nice!
(5)Sharon A.
My first meal was delicious, crunch roll, edamame and of course a Kiri beer. We took parents however and two of the items were not so great. We ordered the tempeh shrimp which was nice and crunchy but the sauce was bland. The calamari was too chewy and we returned it. Aside from those two items however, dinner was delicious. My hubby enjoyed the spicy pork and Dad lived the teriyaki chicken. Good portions. Decent price. We ordered the crunchy rolls (a big hit), California roll (a bit weak) and tuna roll (ok but not as good as the crunch roll). Service was good. And prices about average. The location is strange but once you step inside it's wonderful.
(4)Michelle M.
This wonderful gem was suggested to me by a client of mine. She told me they have a fantastic variety of dishes & sushi rolls... & boy was she right! They are often quick at bringing my order to me & very formal & polite. The atmosphere is beautiful, cultural & tranquil. Perfect for dates, birthdays & family get togethers. Thank you Sekai for always giving my fiancé & I, a quality food service!
(5)C R.
Great service, no rush, sushi came out at the right intervals making sure everyone had food. Large portions of fish (as always) and no problem customizing your rolls. Been visiting this location for a very long time fish is fresh with great color. We will continue to come back for our sushi needs. Nice birthday deep fried tempura touch at the end.
(5)Laura T.
Hidden gem! We have been going here for years and the sushi is fantastic. The portions for the price are very reasonable!!! We can typically be in and out within 45 min which is great because we always bring our 2 year old with and that's about his time limit for good behavior. They also bring out miso soup with rice for him which he loves. Their lunch specials are really good too!!!!
(5)Suz E.
We'll let me start off my saying the table we were seated at looked dirty. The sushi itself was pretty good..we ordered a dragon roll, spicy tuna and cali... I also got the mackerel which was nothing special and my fiancé ordered their ramen which was a total joke...straight out of a package with no toppings not at all tradition Japanese ramen.
(2)Amber S.
For us only being one of two tables, the service was extremely slow. But it was very authentic. The food was very good and a very good amount for the price. I would go back or recommend it on that alone but it is also very kid friendly with children's specials and modified chopsticks.
(3)Stephanie G.
The best sushi restaurant in the East valley !!! Moon the owner, she's always pleasant and welcoming... Highly recommended, you want have any regret !!! My husband been a client for more then 10 years. I have been going there for almost 4 years now and never got disappointed... That says a lot about a place !! ;)
(5)April Z.
The quality is always excellent. The staff is friendly and accommodating. This has been my go-to for sushi for years!!!
(5)Christina D.
I usually go by Yelp recommendations for new places to eat. I saw this place had good reviews, but man, this place really put a sour taste in my mouth. It was only about a few tables busy. In a party of about five people, the server was able to take our orders promptly. In about ten mins everyone but my one friend DIDNT EVEN GET ANY FOOD!! We waited and waited. Everyone was about finished before we had to literally wave our arms in the air for a server. She forgot to take his order. She ran into the kitchen then in five mins he had his tiny Unagi Don. Poor guy was so tired of waiting. Another server was taking our dishes and kind of rushing. She leaned across the table for my plate and SPILLED AN ENTIRE GLASS OF WATER ONTO ME. She quickly said sorry but not very sincerely. After about an hour everyone was pretty disappointed by the service and the food wasn't as good to make up for it. Will not go back.
(1)Delaney W.
Ramen is great, specially for a sushi place. I don't like sushi much so I got the ramen, it was great, not too many vegtables, more noodles and broth to eat.
(4)Adrienne W.
Might be my new favorite sushi spot... great prices and huge portions! Super tiger roll and crunch roll were amazing! Las Vegas was way better than other versions... definitely a great spot!
(5)D V.
I haven't been here in years and need to go back, but it's not exactly a convenient distance for me and I no longer have sushi buddies to dine with. My husband doesn't like sushi. But, neither here nor there. This is based off the years I did go there while I had my sushi buddies. A friend from where we used to work at introduced me to this place. The owner and staff always treated us super. The food was always excellent. I remember they would make special sushi or sashimi for us the way we wanted, with either shrimp or salmon with a very thin slice of half moon lemon and sprinkled with some dried shrimp stuff. It was my favorite. All the stuff we ever ate there was first class and though this was a ways from our work, it was worth the drive. We also loved the family atmosphere. I wish they had another place that was near us in the SE Gilbert area. But then, I'd probably be dining alone, or I could go on a date with my 11 year old son because he does love sushi.
(5)Karin S.
Popped in to Sekai on the 4th of July. Found the place quiet and nearly empty. White table cloths and friendly faces. Fish was fresh. I always order sashimi. You can't hide old fish. It was superb. The Hamachi Kama was a bit over priced but really delish. My partner ordered the soft shell crab roll which looked delightful. A sweet little gem after finding my usual spot becoming inconsistent with their quality.
(4)Kyle P.
I have eat here many times before, the sushi is very low priced. I have had some good experiences their , but this last time was horrible all the Sushi was disgusting ! I had about 3 rolls ,one roll off each plate and I could not eat any more! I went home puked my brains out! It was not even edible.. Ya its only 7 bucks a roll.. But their is no quilty!! You pay for what you get!! And sometimes if your their when the fish is fresh is great but they don't go thru as much fish say as raw.. So it's a hit or miss... I will never go their again ! Spend the extra 15 bucks and go somewhere good! this place sucks will not suggest to anyone!
(1)Nina H.
This is our favorite place to get sushi. Hands down one of the best. We also LOVE the staff. Always friendly, never had an issue. They have these new sushi items there now and I had one that wasn't very good but that was my own taste buds fault haha. I will keep going here again and again.
(5)Barbara V.
Great dinner with hubby last night!! Sushi Chef Nick took great care of us and supplied fantastic food!! Had oyster and quail egg shooters to die for, baked mussels with a hand carved cucumber whale, soft shell crab and salmon belly. This place always has the freshest sushi at a great price. Very comfortable atmosphere, always enjoyable! So lucky to have this in our neighborhood.
(5)Kristina O.
This is good sushi that is fairly reasonable. The service is always excellent. They have a great variety of rolls and even have a "rainbow roll" for those unsure of what kind of fish you want to try.
(5)Lucien H.
Just wanted to mention that sekai does, in fact, have a modest liquor selection. It's not just beer and wine.
(4)Alwin L.
Had 33 pieces of all-you-can-eat sushi. Fish cuts either tasted pretty average or not so fresh.
(2)Island K.
Welcoming atmosphere but didn't enjoy the sushi here that much! I've had better for way cheaper. First and last time here. I'd rather go to Tempura Sushi Bar instead.
(2)Louk N.
Very classy and clean facility. Relaxed and no rush atmosphere. Food and preparation ecxellent. Strongly recommend this sushi restaurant. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will be back again!
(5)Carley B.
This place is a very nice mom and pop sushi restaurant. It's clean, authentic and very accommodating and romantic. Highly recommend for anyone with the love of sushi.
(5)Summer R.
Very calm place to eat sushi. The owner, moon, is very kind and helps out with what ever is needed. She greats you when you come in, with a smile. The sushi is very good and The atmosphere is welcoming. The down side. It takes two hours to fully complete your meal from drinks to the end. The servers take so long to get back to you and the food takes almost a half an hour to get to your table. Eat here if you have time on your hands or have plenty of time to waste.
(3)Thomas J.
Service and food are top notch. This is my father/daughter place.
(5)David R.
From the moment you walk in, this restaurant is clean and odorless (a good thing for a sushi restaurant). The prices are very reasonable for the caliber of artistry in their rolls. The "Special" is an off menu item that was created on the fly by Inoh, the young sushi chef. We always get the oysters, when they have them. It depends on the quality of the shipment; they have refused to accept deliveries in the past. The oysters are amazing. This is a fantastic sushi place. I rank it up there with the Sushi Den in Denver (look it up! Definitely worth a visit if you are ever in Denver). I've had sushi at over 70 places across the valley. This has been the most consistent, inventive place I've been to.
(5)Rahul I.
This is a good sushi restaurant in Mesa. Tonight (02/14/2014) they appeared to be rather busy. This is most likely because of Friday & Valentine's Day. We ordered the mix tempura and the sushi boat. My wife is particularly picky about sushi. She was impressed. 1) The portion sizes were huge for a sushi restaurant. 2) They were NOT skimpy with the fish. They was a lot more fish with this sushi compared to the other places in the Phoenix AZ (which tend to load the sushi with rice to make up for the small amount of fish they serve) 3) The sushi was really fresh. 4) The crabmeat sushi tasted like real crabmeat and not surimi or flour (imitation crabmeat) About the only thing we could have done differently is order less food. It was a lot, and we ended up taking part of it home. We would most likely go back here. I will definitely take my in-laws (from Vietnam) here, and my own parents. My parents are particular about their sushi. This place looks like it has a good clientele. I hope that they keep busy, and are able to stay in business for years to come.
(4)Chris R.
Had the spicy ninja specialty roll and loved the crunch and flavor! Should have took pics, it was huge and perfect Friday happy hour/start the weekend goodness. Didn't think I would be able to get good sushi in Mesa and it was far better than just good. Get some spicy ninja power people.
(5)Miriam Z.
This place is a hidden gem! My boyfriend found it driving by and took me there tonight. The staff is very friendly and the sushi is AMAZING!! Very fresh tasting, a great variety of rolls and specials and all for a very reasonable price. Before leaving we found out they have been in business for 17 years from regulars that have been going since they opened. I love that we were able to not only have great food but also support a local family run business in the process! Highly recommend this restaurant. Best sushi in the East Valley for sure and probably the Valley!!
(5)Faraaz Z.
Yes, this is one of the better sushi places in Mesa (maybe even in the whole valley), but it's not the most amazing sushi on a global scale, or even a national scale for that matter, so take your experience with a grain of salt. Beautifully presented and fresh tasting eel, spicy salmon was also very good. Sake and beer drink prices are pretty standard, but I like having a drink here because the restaurant itself is pretty quiet and relaxing. It's easy to have a good conversation with someone over some sushi at Sekai. Expect a good amount of time after ordering before you receive your sushi. They usually only have 1, maybe 2 sushi chefs at any given time. My rating is on an "AZ Sushi" scale. Yes, I'm a snob.
(4)Kendra W.
Great good. Poor service. We sat outside and the waitress had 3 tables on the inside. Had to go in to get my drinks and order my food. It's 76degrees outside beautiful. So no reason for her to not want to come outside. She forgot half our meal as well.
(2)Alisha B.
Yao was great! She was friendly and accomodating! The food was good but we will be back for her service.
(5)Garron T.
This place is my favorite sushi spot in Arizona. My mother and I have been coming here for over 9 years. The owner is very friendly and always remembers us. Try the Phoenix Roll it's the best!
(5)Ether B.
Pretty good place. The rolls are colossal. The bites were so big they need to cut the rolls in half longways. Good rice for good price. You defiantly get a lot of food for the price. Good atmosphere. Good food. Had spicy mussels that were delish. Come hungry leave happy.
(4)Kieren C.
This is our favorite sushi spot. Fabulous Las Vegas rolls (my favorite!) and chicken teriyaki danburi. I also love how they bring out rice mixed with miso soup and modified chopsticks for my kids.
(5)Gene T.
Same meal, same deal. I was just as impressed with the sushi here as I was the first time. I took my daughter here and she was impressed. She's from a coastal city and is not easily impressed with sushi here in the valley.
(4)Ruby M.
I took the family here for dinner and at 5:30, there's already a few regulars inside the restaurant. We placed our drinks and appetizer orders and we were extremely pleased with the fast service. My daughter and I shared the sushi boat order and we were stuffed and there's plenty more for our take home box. We got a friendly hug from the owner who came to check up on our dining experience and she also personally helped us box our left overs. ( there's tons of good) our total bill is reasonable for 4 adult entree, a beer and two appetizers. We will come back to this restaurant !
(3)Keisy F.
Love this place! I try to come here as often as I can. Great sushi and great service. Definitely recommend!
(5)Liz S.
Came here due to the good reviews but I was disappointed. My first impression upon walking in was the horrid chemical smell; it smelled like a nail salon and not a restaurant. The service was not friendly, barely got a verbal acknowledgement let alone a smile from our server. The sushi did not taste very good. Our server even tried to correct a party at another table who said that their order was wrong by bringing them the original ticket which actually showed that the party was right and the server had put in order wrong. Not very professional. There was not one thing that would make me want to return.
(1)Hillary T.
My husband and I went here for lunch. It was our first time at Sekai Sushi, and I was very impressed. The restaurant is clean, well lit, tasteful décor, and friendly wait staff. There was only one waitress, and there was quite a crowd in there for lunch, so she was very busy, but never faulted on making sure we were taken care of. I ordered the $5.95 lunch special which included, Chicken Teriyaki, Miso soup, a small salad, and white rice. Everything was good, except I wasn't a huge fan of the dressing they put on the salad. It was too sweet for my taste. I couldn't eat everything, as the portions are large. The miso soup was good, and the rice was good as well. The chicken teriyaki was very good, and it came with steamed veggies. Definitely going back to Sekai Sushi. Very good place!
(4)daniel c.
Any time me and my wife can have a date night, this is the place to be. Best Sushi by far. Very clean, great customer service all the staff our very friendly, making you feel welcome.
(5)Geoffrey M.
Amazing sushi, great atmosphere. Friendly staff. John at the sushi bar will take special requests including "how spicy do you want your spicy yellow tail". A refreshing break from the canned chain sushi experience.
(5)Janet D.
I love the Unagi Don.
(4)Chris B.
I always eat here when I'm in town. Super friendly staff and great food. For lunch, I usually order a tempura roll and spicy Tina roll and they're always fresh.
(5)Jasmine B.
Was not really impressed with their sushi. I did like that it was a sushi bar and restaurant, apparently there are not that many in the Mesa area. Sushi was plain and the presentation was nothing spectacular. Also it didn't taste better than costco sushi
(3)Eva C.
My husband and I come here a lot..They greet you as soon as you walk in.. The food portion is very good.. The prices are good.. The owner came to our table and made sure we ok..this is the best place in Mesa!!
(5)Stacey J.
Food was good, however there were only 2 other tables of couples and it took 45 mins to get our food. While we were waiting we were completely ignored. I had to get up and go to the cash register to ask for a drink refill. Liked the food but won't be going back.
(2)Rachel S.
This is my favorite place for Japanese food. The prices are reasonable, the service is great and the food is wonderful!
(4)Victoria K.
Sooooo yeah. I love sushi. I have not found any good sushi places in the valley except Mido sushi on Kyrene and Ray (great deal if you're looking for all you can eat). My dad insisted that I HAD to try this place. So I met him and my stepmom for lunch. The lady who was our server was really nice. My stepmom got the chicken teriyaki box and some dumplings which she said were really good. Dad and I both got the 3 roll for $10 combo with California, spicy tuna, and salmon rolls. That is a lot of sushi. They were pretty good, a little spicy, but Dad absolutely loves them. I don't really judge a place off of basic rolls though, so I got some makarel, salmon, and some tuna. Wow. Nice big servings of the fish, decent serving of rice, and the quality was the best that I have ever had in the valley. For quality, this place gets the cake, but for value I think I will still go to Mido because I eat a lot of nigiri or fancy rolls. But seriously, this place is good, give it a try. The miso soup was good too :)
(5)Jordyn M.
The sushi was delicious! The rolls were also very large, much bigger than most sushi restaurants that I have been to.
(5)Brandon W.
This place is a great mom-and-pop kind of joint. The decor is Japanese kitsch, and definately fits the overall experience. *Disclaimer: this is NOT some fancy sushi restaurant. Not for sushi or food snobs. Not fine dining or high society.* --But that's why it's so good. Sekai has the most affordable sushi is the East Valley, and while they have pretty run-of-the-mill rolls, they make them consistently good. Nothing here is world class, but to be honest I go here almost more than any other sushi place (besides House Modern) because of just how cheap their sushi is. Since the rolls cost so little, this is the only sushi place where I will regularly fill up solely on sushi. As a young student, this place fits my wallet and my appetite. Now, their other food really is quite good and also affordable, but I don't know for the price sushi just tempts me more. However, their ramen, udon, teppenyaki, katsu, curry, and tempura are all quite excellent (and yes I really have ordered and tried all of these from them before, not just B.S.). If you want some true bang for your buck, Sekai Sushi lets your dollar go further than any other Japanese restaurant that I know of in the Gilbert/Mesa/Chandler/Scottsdale area.
(4)Susan H.
Oh my! I'm really torn when it comes to rating this place. We went here on the recommendations we got from Mesa Yelpers who said that it was one of the best sushi joints in Mesa... We were in town to visit with our daughter. She had wanted to go to a sushi restaurant but didn't know where to go. Thanks to fellow Yelpers we got some suggestions. We chose Sekai out of all the suggestions for two reasons: 1) It gets good reviews here; and 2) For us anyway, it was very easy to find and to get to. We went on a weekday about 5:30 p.m. and when we got there, we were the only customers. We were warmly greeted and the service was excellent---very attentive! The waitress brought training chopsticks to the table for the preschoolers and even suggested a dish for them for dinner. She suggested chicken donburi and split an order between the two. The kids liked their meal and loved using the training chopsticks. My daughter and I ordered the deluxe sushi dinner. My husband, who loves tuna sushi, was very disappointed to see that there was no tuna sushi/sashimi dinner. The only way to get an all-tuna meal was to order a la carte. In fact, we only saw 4 sushi dinners on the entire menu! So..my husband ordered the tempura dinner and my son-in-law ordered chicken teriyaki. The tempura was well cooked and came with a side dish that looked like cole slaw but had a sesame oil flavor to it. The chicken teriyaki looked nothing like teriyaki. Chicken teriyaki normally comes as a chicken breast that is grilled and cut into strips. At Sekai, it was small chunks of chicken coated in a thin sauce. As for the sushi --- it was okay --- not the worst I ever had but far from the best. I rate it better than the sushi found in all you can eat buffets such as Todai and I rate it better than downscale supermarket sushi. That said, I have had far better quality sushi elsewhere. The deluxe sushi dinner came with 4 tuna rolls which were very wide pieces with tuna that was *meh* both in taste and quality. Also included in the dinner---some nigiri pieces---shrimp, fake crabmeat, clam and eel. Of all the pieces, I rate the clam to be the most interesting as I never had it before. So...in conclusion...I was impressed with the friendly and attentive service. In fact, I did notice that as the place got busier, many of the customers were regulars who were warmly greeted by the staff. That, IMO, is one of the best ways to build a loyal customer base. As for the sushi...perhaps it is as good as it gets in Mesa---that's why I was torn as to how many stars to give my review. Would we go back? I don't know...
(3)R M.
Five of us visited Sekai Sushi for dinner. None of us ordered sushi. It took a looong time for our orders to arrive. My dish was the tempura variety: shrimp and vegetables tempura with miso soup, salad and rice. The miso soup was average, the salad had a spicy hot dressing on a cumber slice with iceberg lettuce that was so-so. The tempura batter was thick and crunchy instead of light and crisp plus it was oily. My wife was surprised to find the ramen noodles to be spicy. No one was complementary about their meal.
(2)Patherine C.
I love this place!!! Been a customer for about 5+ yrs. Prices: Everything on the menu are reasonable/affordable pricing. Service: Always friendly and never dissapoint. The food doesn't take long and the waiters/waitress are usually attentive to their customers. The owner is really welcoming, sweet, and you will feel like you're at home! Food: Good quality. Great, unique, delicious sushi rolls. Haven't found anything on the menu that I don't like yet. Overall, I would recommend this place for everyone, great for families.
(5)Janette M.
Love this place, been coming here for years. Food is fabulous and the price is right. We've actually gotten to know Moon, who now gives us hugs when we walk in the door.
(5)Jesse J.
Well after reading the reviews I decided to check out this new to me sushi joint. I am a hard judge on sushi as I am from Seattle and have eaten a lot of fresh and amazing rolls. With that said on to the review. I just thought this place was eh. I started with the usual pot-stickers which were totally pre-frozen like I can get at the store and make at home. -1 star Next I got my Miso soup it was typical miso so nothing to cheer or talk bad about. Finally my two rolls came out. I ordered both off the special rolls list. First was the Dec. 29th roll. I asked about why it was called that and my waitress seemed like I was the first to ever ask that and had no answer other than that's what it's always been called. -1 star. It was ok decent flavor and decent presentation lots of rice. Last roll comes out and it's my baked CH3. I learned why the 3 was in the name there were only 3 pieces for $8.95. I was a bit disappointed then I took a bite. It totally made up for it the baked Halibut and crab and avocado exploded goodness in my mouth and I was happy this was my finale. So overall it's not bad but totally not in my top 5 best sushi places in Phoenix and surrounding areas. If your close stop in try the CH3 roll and you will probably leave happy.
(3)Richard R.
Best Sushi in all of Metro Phoenix. Hands down. Odd location, but it's worth the trip.
(5)Trini O.
I've always had a good sushi experience when eating here, though I'm not a sushi expert by any means, and it's possible that I'm slightly biased because I'm just so happy that there is a respectable sushi place in Mesa! In any case, I've always enjoyed my sushi experience here, that's a fact.
(4)Lily L.
We were very happy with our experience at Sekai sushi. The food and service were great both times we have been. The prices and location are very reasonable as well. We will definitely go back and we will be referring others.
(4)Ian S.
Sekai Sushi keeps it simple, so I will do the same with my review: The place is clean Everyone was friendly It wasn't crowded at all (Sunday evening) The prices were average (for sushi) But the food was fantastic. It's a little hard to find, pushed to the back of the shopping center (which also seems to be rather nice and clean) but if you're in the neighborhood, two people can eat very well for $40 after tip. Thumbs up
(5)Ken G.
Great food and service. Not stuffy or "fancy". The ginger salad dressing is killer. A very pleasant surprise in a busted-down strip mall. You will not be disappointed.
(4)Bradford J.
Our absolute favorite place. Great miso soup. It's actually not quite as good as it used to be before a few important chef changes. But still a 5 since there's been a thread of continuity through the changes. Try: the baked scallops on top of the California roll Try: the sunomono (plain or with crab) Try: the Tamago nigiri (I like it with a little eel sauce on it as dessert) Nice staff. Fun regulars. Large pieces of what's usually small at other places.
(5)Jamie J.
This is not good sushi, do not waste your time or money. I am a sushi fanatic and this can not even be classified as mediocre.
(1)Sean S.
I am sorry to say people of Mesa you must have pretty low standards if this is the best sushi bar in Mesa. I went there last night and I really did not think it was that great. How can anyone say great service when the servers cannot tell you the different sakes they stock. One of the servers barely spoke any English. Another one went to get my soup bowl and reached across me without asking if it was okay to do so. The Uni was actually pretty good but really was not impressed with the tempura. The Hamachi was served with skin on it which I really do not like. I do not see what is so special about the Miso
(2)Mike F.
Seriously, if this is good sushi in Arizona, I don't want any more sushi in Arizona. First, no fresh fish menu. I asked about aji, shiro mutsu, etc (pretty standard fare) and the server and chefs both gave me blank stares. Uh oh. So I ordered uni, hamachi, smoked sake (I know. I know. I only ordered it because if it was all going to be bad, I might as well have something that is pretty difficult to be less than smoked salmon), and saba. Start with the oily fish first, so saba. Pretty fishy, but that is to be expected. Next, the uni. Creamy and a little fishy rather than sweet, but I've had much worse. Then the smoked sake. Well, if you like lox, you'll love it. Finally, the hamachi, which tasted like saba. The cooked dishes were forgettable, but not terrible. I've never been so disappointed in a $40 check. I could have had Outback!
(1)Richard K.
Best sushi place in Mesa... hands down. I've been to nearly all of them and this is the only one I will go back to. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu; however, I like the Vegas Roll and the Dragon Roll. This is where I'm having my birthday party!
(5)Nicolette L.
Went for my second time this weekend, but not because the first time was good and I wanted to go back - someone else chose. The first time I had the ramen and it wasn't very good. I remember having left sort of let down and still hungry because I didn't want to finish what I ordered. This time I went with sushi. I got the dragon roll, spicy tuna and eel w/avocado. I'm no sushi expert, but I wasn't terribly impressed. The dragon roll was the best of the three, mostly because it was large and fried. It was all just alright. I've had better.
(2)Tray B.
Great sushi. I've been coming here for the past 5 years. Their service can be a little slow at times, especially weekend nights. However the rolls & sushimi are top notch.
(4)Mon-Cheri H.
Love this Place!!! The chef really knows what he is doing. It is always a hit every time I go there. I truly love this place it is a great place for sushi! The Miso soup is awesome, my daughter sometimes can not get enough of it, I will admit sometimes neither can I.
(5)Kelly R.
I've been to Sekai a countless number of times, but I have to admit that it's not necessarily my all-time favorite. The quality of their fish is always great and their wait staff is usually fast and friendly - but their all around quality/quantity of their rolls and meals goes back and forth - sometimes it's great, sometimes not so much. However, I will admit that it's probably one of the best sushi places in Mesa - so if you're looking for a place in the vicinity, Sekai is likely your best bet.
(3)Lisa R.
I have to be honest, I have my boyfriend to thank for finding this place. He's been going here for a long time. Now, I love it. Solid sushi for decent prices. Plus the staff is pretty friendly. I've had the katsu in the dinner combination before. It's tasty and you get lots of food (salad, miso soup, rice, etc.). But really the fish is what we go here for. The pieces are huge and fresh. Tuna, eel and salmon nigiri are my favorites. They serve the salmon with lemon and it really adds something. My other favorite thing is the fresh oysters. They don't always have them, but when they do you're in for a treat. They're huge and minimally prepared with green onions, tobiko (flying fish roe), lemon and sriracha sauce. They also have a decent selection of rolls that are good. We like to ask for tobiko on top of the Cali roll - yum. Overall it's just a great value - some of the tastiest sushi I've had in the Phoenix area in a nice, non-pretentious restaurant.
(4)Jen H.
We've been going to Sekai for eight years or so -- ever since a friend who used to live in Japan recommended it. It's a great place to get your sushi on without breaking the bank -- provided (as another reviewer pointed out) your tastes aren't too exotic. We always order at least one chef-recommended special, and you can't go wrong with the sushi boat. The miso soup (with extra tofu for me) is a fave, as is the edamame. The decor is in need of some serious "rate my space" help, and the karaoke videos on continuous loop are sooo bad, they're almost, er, good. Friendly owner, staff and sushi chef(s). Hardly ever a wait. A good, solid local choice.
(4)Aileen B.
Great sushi rolls and salads (try the squid!). Can get price-y, and the portions are smaller than I am used to getting at other restaurants. (I was just glad to have someone else pay for lunch!) The chefs were quick and friendly. It's always nice to see Asian sushi chefs working the counters.
(4)Gisele L.
One of the best and natural sushi spots here in az
(5)Julie M.
When I first moved back to the East Valley after a long stint in California the first thing I asked was, WHERE IS THE SUSHI? I needed a fix and fast. I figured my sushi eating days were over when I left the Golden State. On a recommendation from a friend of a friend who's lived in the area for a long time, we ended up at Sekai Sushi. I had my doubts. I thought there was no way an excellent sushi bar could be in a strip mall in the heart of Mesa but I was seriously impressed from the minute I walked in. The chefs are always super nice, the servers are attentive, and the fish and rolls are fantastic. Everything is very fresh.
(4)Aric A.
Owners are Korean, so go with someone who speaks Korean and you'll be "in." Even if not, this is the best sushi you'll find in the area. The location is a little bit tucked away in the mall. As for the special from the owner and see what they can make you. It's always creative. Service may be a bit slow but the quality is amazing.
(5)John N.
I've been going to this sushi place for years. It is easily the best, locally owned, sushi place in Mesa. It's in a large 20+year old strip mall and Sekai just recently celebrated their 10th anniversary. Which shows you that they have a good base of fans to support their culinary efforts. It's not the typical hip happening sushi joint of today's golden sushi bar age. But that's just fine with me. The TVs with the karaoke music does get a bit old, but that not why I eat here. The owner is always there and she is very welcoming and nice. She is a jack-of-all trades as well and I've seen her backing up the sushi chefs, waiting tables and running food. They do enough business to keep the fish fresh and prices down which makes for a very good meal at what I consider value sushi prices. Everything I have tried, which is just about all of it has been as good if not better than other more hyped sushi joints around town. We make regular Friday night visits and it is a good place to meet up with our extended local family. So, its great for groups. But call ahead on Fri-Sat to ensure you can get a large enough table. Favorites here are the Sushi Boat ($35) which has 4 rolls and a good selection of nigiri sushi making this the best value on the menu. All the standards are excellent (hamachi, maguro, tako, etc.). The spicy tuna handroll doesn't disappoint. Other non-sushi favorites include the Mackerel is wonderful and we have enjoyed the udon, gyoza and tempura. Don't forget the edamame. They have a full bar offering but I have never ordered a cocktail here. Only beer and sake. Good selection of Japanese bottles and they stock my favorite (Asahi Extra Dry). I'm all about the locally owned especially when it can compete and beat the chains. Forget about the new Ra sushi on Val Vista and give this one a try. Highly Recommended
(4)Kimo K.
Went again last week with my wife. She had their shrimp tempura and beef teriyaki combo lunch and I had their Korean rice bowl with various sashimi pieces and veggies -- very good. The owner, who is Korean, also told me that I can order some Korean dishes the next time and if they have the ingredients, she would make them for me. I thought that this was nice and I appreciated her willingness to satisfy my craving for some hard to find Korean dishes. We still like this place.
(4)Megan S.
Yum yum yum! I love this place. My favorite thing to do is share some sushi and a bowl of their rice with chicken and curry. It tastes like comfort food and is always warm & fresh.
(5)Dan L.
I love sushi and I love this quaint tiny little place! Although I haven't been here in quite some time I drove by this place the other day and thought of all the good memories I have had there and wanted to go in but I was on my way someplace so it was a disappointment that I couldn't stop and schoff down some delicous sushi. What I really love about this place in the intimacy and you never feel intimidated while eating there. For instance whenever I go to RA I feel as though I have a certain image to be even looked at in there. That isn't so at Sekai. The staff is there to provide you with the best meal possible and they always took the time to answer questions that may arrise. That cannot be overlooked by anymeans. This place is definitely good for groups and even a first date, I would say if you want to keep it low key. With all that said, the prices are right, the sushi is delicious and the atmosphere is great. I need to go back there again soon, real soon.
(5)Cynthia K.
This wasn't my first Sushi experience, but it was a pretty darn good one. My son and his family met me there and filled me in on the "good stuff". Like it so much went back the next day. The Vegas Rolls ROCKED! The service is spot on...right there to refill my drink, take dirty dishes etc. Friendly staff, prices are not bad at all. I will go back again and again.
(5)Max R.
Awesome sushi and service! We (my husband and I) have been going to Sekia almost since it opened, it is a must if you want really good sushi. Peter the chef is terrific and the owner is sweet and very nice! Love the place and we have had sushi all over the USA. This is the best in the valley.
(5)Alex K.
You know how hard it is to find good sushi in Mesa...right? I like Temari, but sometimes want a change without having to drive to Scottsdale, or, heaven forbid, suffer the indignity of eating a "krab" roll at one of the many "bigbox" china buffets in the area. :-) I just found out Sekai Sushi existed the other day...tucked away next to JoAnn Fabrics adjacent to Target. So, I stopped in for a couple of maki rolls for lunch a few days ago. The price was right and the taste was there too, so I went back last night to see how their sashimi and more adventurous rolls are. First off, if you Google Sekai Sushi you can find some reviews that bash this place on a couple of different fronts. Most point to poor (and unfriendly) service and decor. I did not find that to be the case at all. We were greeted with a friendly hello and big smiles from the host and the sushi chef (dude? guy?). The decor is also just fine. No it's not Stingray or Ra, but it is tastefully decorated and clean. It also isn't cramped like Sekana or Temari, which is nice. Started off with salmon sashimi. It was excellent. Very fresh, clean, buttery taste, and it melted in my mouth. Some of the best quality I have found in the Phoenix area. Next stop was a Las Vegas roll, along with shrimp tempura roll. The flavors were there, but the construction was a little lacking as they weren't as tight as they should have been. Next time I will order more traditional rolls as I saw some go out that looked very well constructed. I finally tried some nagiri because I felt I must....ha. I had the hamachi (yellowtail) and I have to say, that it was the best I have ever had. Supremely fresh, with a velvety (sp?) texture that made my eyes roll back in my head. Good stuff. I then ended the meal with some green tea ice cream that was better than average. Soooo....my final thoughts. I will be going back to Sekai Sushi. The quality of the food along with the price make this a very attractive sushi option in Mesa. Regarding the price....the dinner I described above along with two large Asahi's....under $40. You can't beat that with a stick.
(4)Christina S.
Great food and service. Slightly more than what I spend at my old favorite sushi place, but food/service are way better and very consistent.
(5)L A.
Food and service great!!!
(5)Eliza M.
My husband and I have been going to Sekai for years. We haven't been going as often since we moved out to Tempe, but we try to stop in once a month or so. Moon, the owner, is as sweet as pie and always tells us to "Enjoy dinner!". The baked green mussels are yummy, and so is the squid salad. For sushi rolls, you can't go wrong with the Killer Roll (eel roll topped with salmon, drizzled with eel sauce) and the Phoenix Roll (Crab mix, cream cheese, salmon, and some others deep fried). If they're not on the menu, write them down on the bottom, and you'll get them. The sushi chefs are always friendly and have been more than happy to make a custom roll for me (salmon and yellowtail is pretty good, as is unagi and yellowtail). I'm probably one of the very few who adores the cheesy karaoke videos and music that play.
(4)Dan D.
Wonderful Sushi, good prices. Their other meals are excellent as well. Been going there since it opened in late 1997. Have celebrated numerous birthdays, anniversaries, etc. there and have the Polaroids on the wall to prove it.
(5)Karessa W.
Sekai is my regular sushi restaurant. I love all the sushi I've never ordered something I didn't like. The las Vegas roll is my fav! They give you a hot towel for your hands before you eat, and miso soup is free of charge... I think it should just come with the meal at every sushi restaurant. : ) Service is good but we usually have to wait a little for our check. You should def try it out if you're looking for a good sushi restaurant!
(4)Po C.
I've been goin here off and on for years thru 2 different owners. It's just kinda far, but the drive is worth it just for 1 of their baked mussels. Fresh sushi and katsu. What else do u want?
(5)N F.
I was eager to try a place for sushi tonight and after reading the reviews though I would give this place a chance. It was a huge disappointment. When I sat at the sushi bar there was no sushi chef and the waitress immediately came up to me and asked me what I wanted to drink before even handing me a menu. When I requested one she finally understood what I meant and came back a few minutes later with one. . I made a decision right away and put my menu down but she did not come back for 5 minutes and kept talking to a coworker. Considering I was the only person other than one other table of 4, I was getting a little upset at how ignored I was being treated. When she did arrive I finally got to place an order for Ice tea. The chef eventually came out from behind the curtain and after I was able to place an order for my sushi he was very quick to serve me. When I sat down I was very skeptical of this sushi since the fish under the glass looked old quit old. The only sushi i had that night that was good were the salmon and tuna Nigiri. I I also ordered a tempura roll and soft shell crab roll. The soft shell crab was very good however the rice was justto sticky and would not hold the roll together well. I could not pick it up with my chop sticks with out the pieces breaking up so I had to use my hands and the rice just stuck to them and I had to deal with sticky fingers all night. I then ordered their house specially roll with was truly the worst thing I have ever had for $10 It was some imitation crab with a spicy tuna topping and a little salmon roe. Not cold and more luke warm which never makes me feel good when I have sushi. After finishing my meal my waitress who never came up to see if I was doing OK once during my dinner was in the corner of the restaurant (about 15 feel away) helping some two people saw a piece of wood. I had to request my check from the chef who finally got her attention. When my bill came I was shocked. $35 for Ice tea. 2 Nigiri sushi orders (2 pieces each) 3 rolls. The reviews on this site are so old and I hate to say maybe biased because this place was not in good shape. Based on the vacancies in the complex and the number of people in the restaurant I don't give this place another 6 months.
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