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Name: Sushi Garden
Address: 3048 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716
Telephone: (520) 326-4700
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.00

Sushi Garden

3048 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716

(520) 326-4700
Store is closed

Sushi Garden Menu

Nigiri Sushi

Albacore (Shiro Maguro)*

Crab (Kani)+

Eel Fresh Water (Unagi)+

Halibut (Hirame)*

Inari (Tofu)+

Mackerel (Saba)*

Octopus (Tako)+

Omelet (Tamago)+

Red Surf Clam (Hokigai)+

Salmon (Sake)*

Smoked Salmon*

Salmon Roe (Ikura)*

Scallop (Hotategai)*

Scallop (Baked)+

Scallop (Spicy)*

Seabass (Suzuki)*

Shrimp (Ebi)+

Sweet Shrimp (Ama-ebi)*

Smelt Egg (Masago)*

Squid (Ika)*

Tuna (Maguro)*

White Fish*

Yellowtail (Hamachi)*

Albacore (Shiro Maguro)*

Crab (Kani)+

Eel Fresh Water (Unagi)+

Halibut (Hirame)*

Inari (Tofu)+

Mackerel (Saba)*

Octopus (Tako)+

Omelet (Tamago)+

Red Surf Clam (Hokigai)+

Salmon (Sake)*

Smoked Salmon*

Salmon Roe (Ikura)*

Scallop (Hotategai)*

Scallop (Baked)+

Scallop (Spicy)*

Seabass (Suzuki)*

Shrimp (Ebi)+

Sweet Shrimp (Ama-ebi)*

Smelt Egg (Masago)*

Squid (Ika)*

Tuna (Maguro)*

White Fish*

Yellowtail (Hamachi)*
Sashimi

Red Tuna Tataki (7)*

Salmon Tataki (5)*

White Tuna Tataki (5)*

Salmon (5)*

Tuna (5)*

Yellowtail (5)*

Combination (sm-12)*

Combination (med-20)*

Combination (Ig-35)*

Chirashi*

Red Tuna Tataki (7)*

Salmon Tataki (5)*

White Tuna Tataki (5)*

Salmon (5)*

Tuna (5)*

Yellowtail (5)*

Combination (sm-12)*

Combination (med-20)*

Combination (Ig-35)*

Chirashi*
Sushi Rolls

Alaskan Roll+

Avocado Roll+

Banzai Roll*

California Roll+

CA Roll (Baked)+

CA Roll (Tempura)+

Caterpillar Roll+

Crunch Hand Roll+

Cucumber Roll

Cucumber/Avocado Roll

Dragon Roll+

Alaskan Roll+

Avocado Roll+

Banzai Roll*

California Roll+

CA Roll (Baked)+

CA Roll (Tempura)+

Caterpillar Roll+

Crunch Hand Roll+

Cucumber Roll

Cucumber/Avocado Roll

Dragon Roll+

Eel (Fresh Water) Roll+

Garden Roll

Las Vegas Roll+

Lobster Tail Roll+

Lollipop Roll*

Mango Roll

Mt. Fuji Roll+

Oshinko Roll

Philly Roll*

Smoked Philly Roll*

Rainbow Roll*

S.G. Roll+

S.G. Roll (Deluxe)*

Salmon Roll*

Salmon Skin Roll+

Shrimp Roll+

Shrimp Tempura Roll+

Soft Shell Crab Roll+

Spanish Roll*

Sunshine Roll+

Temptation Roll+

Tempura Roll+

Tootsie Roll+

Tuna Roll*

Vegetarian Roll

Volcano Roll+

Yellowtail Roll*

Eel (Fresh Water) Roll+

Garden Roll

Las Vegas Roll+

Lobster Tail Roll+

Lollipop Roll*

Mango Roll

Mt. Fuji Roll+

Oshinko Roll

Philly Roll*

Smoked Philly Roll*

Rainbow Roll*

S.G. Roll+

S.G. Roll (Deluxe)*

Salmon Roll*

Salmon Skin Roll+

Shrimp Roll+

Shrimp Tempura Roll+

Soft Shell Crab Roll+

Spanish Roll*

Sunshine Roll+

Temptation Roll+

Tempura Roll+

Tootsie Roll+

Tuna Roll*

Vegetarian Roll

Volcano Roll+

Yellowtail Roll*
Spicy Rolls

Arizona Roll*

Baja Jalapeno Roll*

Broadway Roll+

Burrito Roll*

Spicy California Roll+

Captain Crunch Roll+

Spicy Crab Roll+

Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll*

Fat Boy Roll*

Firecracker Roll*

New Orleans Roll+

Octopus Roll+

Red Dragon Roll*

Spicy Salmon Roll*

Sunset Roll*

Spicy Tuna Roll*

Spicy Yellowtail Roll*

Zombie Roll

Arizona Roll*

Baja Jalapeno Roll*

Broadway Roll+

Burrito Roll*

Spicy California Roll+

Captain Crunch Roll+

Spicy Crab Roll+

Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll*

Fat Boy Roll*

Firecracker Roll*

New Orleans Roll+

Octopus Roll+

Red Dragon Roll*

Spicy Salmon Roll*

Sunset Roll*

Spicy Tuna Roll*

Spicy Yellowtail Roll*

Zombie Roll
Extras

Avocado (1/2 Sliced)

Eel Sauce

Jalapenos (1)

Lemons (1/2)

Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu (Spicy)

Soy Paper

Yummy Sauce

Avocado (1/2 Sliced)

Eel Sauce

Jalapenos (1)

Lemons (1/2)

Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu (Spicy)

Soy Paper

Yummy Sauce

Healthy Meal suggestions for Sushi Garden

Nigiri Sushi

Albacore (Shiro Maguro)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab (Kani)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eel Fresh Water (Unagi)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Halibut (Hirame)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Inari (Tofu)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mackerel (Saba)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus (Tako)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Omelet (Tamago)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Surf Clam (Hokigai)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon (Sake)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Salmon* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Roe (Ikura)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Hotategai)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Baked)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Spicy)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seabass (Suzuki)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp (Ebi)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Shrimp (Ama-ebi)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smelt Egg (Masago)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Squid (Ika)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna (Maguro)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Fish* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail (Hamachi)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Albacore (Shiro Maguro)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab (Kani)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eel Fresh Water (Unagi)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Halibut (Hirame)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Inari (Tofu)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mackerel (Saba)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus (Tako)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Omelet (Tamago)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Surf Clam (Hokigai)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon (Sake)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Salmon* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Roe (Ikura)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Hotategai)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Baked)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop (Spicy)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seabass (Suzuki)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp (Ebi)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Shrimp (Ama-ebi)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smelt Egg (Masago)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Squid (Ika)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna (Maguro)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Fish* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail (Hamachi)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sashimi

Red Tuna Tataki (7)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Tataki (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Tuna Tataki (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (sm-12)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (med-20)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (Ig-35)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chirashi* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Tuna Tataki (7)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Tataki (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

White Tuna Tataki (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail (5)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (sm-12)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (med-20)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Combination (Ig-35)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chirashi* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sushi Rolls

Alaskan Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Avocado Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banzai Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

CA Roll (Baked)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

CA Roll (Tempura)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caterpillar Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunch Hand Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cucumber Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cucumber/Avocado Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dragon Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alaskan Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Avocado Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Banzai Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

CA Roll (Baked)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

CA Roll (Tempura)+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caterpillar Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crunch Hand Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cucumber Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cucumber/Avocado Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Dragon Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eel (Fresh Water) Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garden Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Las Vegas Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Tail Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lollipop Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mt. Fuji Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oshinko Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Philly Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Philly Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rainbow Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S.G. Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S.G. Roll (Deluxe)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Skin Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Tempura Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spanish Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sunshine Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Temptation Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tootsie Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Volcano Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Eel (Fresh Water) Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Garden Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Las Vegas Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Tail Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lollipop Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mango Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mt. Fuji Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oshinko Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Philly Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Philly Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Rainbow Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S.G. Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

S.G. Roll (Deluxe)* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Salmon Skin Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Tempura Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Shell Crab Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spanish Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sunshine Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Temptation Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tempura Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tootsie Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Vegetarian Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Volcano Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yellowtail Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Spicy Rolls

Arizona Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baja Jalapeno Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broadway Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burrito Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy California Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Captain Crunch Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Crab Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fat Boy Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Firecracker Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New Orleans Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Dragon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Salmon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sunset Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Yellowtail Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zombie Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Arizona Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baja Jalapeno Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broadway Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Burrito Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy California Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Captain Crunch Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Crab Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fat Boy Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Firecracker Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New Orleans Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Octopus Roll+ [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Red Dragon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Salmon Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sunset Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Tuna Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spicy Yellowtail Roll* [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zombie Roll [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
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Ponzu Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Soy Paper [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Yummy Sauce [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Jennifer D.

The place is great! But it was a sunday night and the it was pretty packed. The waitress was pretty busy so it was hard to flag her down to take our order for that matter even to get the check. First she got my order wrong so I was pretty bummed. Then she forgot to bring my friend her hot saki (did I spell that right?) So that was another problem. She didn't even offer to say sorry of even make it right, but I am not one to return food so I just ate what she gave me. I had ordered the grilled steak and she brought me teriyaki steak. And finally when we were almost done with our meal my friend reminded her about her drink. I really have had better!
(2)
Chelsea B.

I wish I could rate higher, the atmosphere is great but service (for the most part) is awful. The hostess took us to the table, threw the menu down and walked off--just rude. The server is a hit or miss, I've only had one server there (tall blonde) that is exceptional! I used to frequent twice a week, once with my date and on the weekend with a large group but now I might go once a month. Oh, and make sure you have your ID, even if you're 30! I was told by the "bouncer" that I couldn't enter one night when I didn't have my purse because after 10pm this place is a "nightclub". What a joke, I'm more annoyed at their whole situation.
(3)
Kameron E.

Worst ever. Waited for an hour to be seated only to tell us that we can't do the all you can eat since it was after 9 (we waited since 8:30 to be seated).. Nowhere on the menu, website or advertising materials does it state that all you can eat stopped at nine. The manager told us that the sushi chefs run the place above the owners and that he has no power. What a joke!!! We ended up leaving.
(1)
Swishy S.

This place is really hit & miss. What's with the bright light in the bar top, so you can't even read the menu? Sushi is pretty good ... but last time we were there the service was really lacking.
(2)
Zane P.

This place was good. I wasn't hungry enough for the all you can eat deal(which seems like a good deal in my opinion). The staff was sort of hectic but it was a friday afternoon so I didn't take it the wrong way. I took one star away because the food came out one roll at a time and with there being two of us it was kind of awkward when one person has half of their meal and the other has nothing. Also, we kept having different people wait on us so we weren't sure what exactly was going on. We did get seated after five minutes even though we were told it would be 20-25 minutes to wait, so that was nice.
(4)
Cindy M.

Not impressed at all. Quality of food was poor at best. Meat cheapest cuts available with lots of fat and grizzle. Yuk. No sauces available, not a good choice.
(1)
Kirsten P.

Hip without being snooty, Sushi Garden has a welcoming, eclectic vibe to accompany excellent menu options.
(4)
Valarie A.

I went for the all-you-can-eat sushi and I have to say I was very pleased! I got the fried calamari and a large variety of different rolls, including my absolute favorite eel roll as well as a rainbow and catepillar. They certainly give you a lot for your money and I was very satisfied! The eel roll here definitely stomps the eel at On a Roll in downtown, but isn't quite as good as Sushimatsu on Cambell. The waiting staff were polite, and I will certainly come back to check out their happy hour.
(4)
Bianca A.

I used to LOVE this place when they were in their old location and could easily go here a few times a month. The new spot is weird and the style doesn't really flow but that doesn't really matter. What matters is the service is brisk or absent altogether, drinks remain empty too long and you almost feel like you're in their way by being there. Finally although the sushi had seemed to be getting smaller I can forgive that - just get more - but the last couple times I had the shrimp tempura it was more than obvious that the shrimp hadn't been cleaned or de-veined which is pretty gross and although I could just go for more sushi and skip the tempura and ignore the service why bother? I'll just go somewhere else altogether. Azian is doing well in their old location maybe they should've stayed there.
(2)
Mary A.

The sushi here is average, but it is hard to find a decent sushi place while living in the desert. My biggest complaint about this location is their service is always horrible. Servers are unfriendly, unhelpful and rude. The past three times I visited this location, the service got worse and worse. My most recent visit 11/18/12, our serve informed us we had 5 minutes to still order the "All you can eat" deal and we were interested in ordering it. When we tried to put in our order, literally, a minute later, she informed us she wasn't going to put it in because it was too close to the deal ending. Not closing time, but ending time. She then explained to me I had until 9 to order, yet she refused to put my order in at 8:56 even though a minute before she was going to let us. I was very confused and asked if I had to be eating by 9, and she said no I just need to order by 9. I asked her again to put in the order since it wasn't 9 yet and she still said no because, I'm just guessing, she did not want to for some reason. I would've understood if it was close to closing time, but it wasn't. She just continued to explain to me that I realistically could've put in my order, but she didn't want to. My boyfriend ordered steak teriyaki, asked for the meat to be well done and it came out rare. Don't know how you get those two temps confused, but it happened.
(2)
Curtiss M.

Very good food, a great atmosphere and good service. I had the Spicy Seafood Udon Soup. It was very good.
(4)
Corinna P.

It had been about 10 years or so since my last visit to Sushi Garden. I wasn't really a fan. HOWEVER, my Mom wanted to give it a try for her birthday. I'm so happy she chose this place! We had a great time. The new location is AWESOME! I love their patio and the modern decor inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is really fun! We really enjoyed the food that we ordered, both sushi and non-sushi selections. The service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly and she really helped to make Mom feel special for her birthday and brought her a free tempura ice cream. I should also mention they have a great Happy Hour on Sunday as well, which was a nice surprise. I will definitely go back to Sushi Garden.
(4)
Michelle C.

You know when you go to a basketball game and the crowd yells "OVERRATED! OVERRATED!" Sushi Garden is just that. The decor is off the hook cool - like Desert Ridge - North Scottsdale see and be scene --- but that's where the coolness ends for me. The place is usually always packed and lively - the people watching is great, and the service is decent. Decent. Decent because these people are working really swiftly and dilligently to keep up with the crowd - and to do this, they have about a billion servers and bussers getting up in your business at your table. A server comes and takes your drink order, someone else brings it. The server comes and takes your food order, and about 3 OTHER people bring it out ---at random times -- and ALWAYS forgets something. Why? Because between the 5 people servicing your table they are bound to eff it up. Food comes out at different times - entrees from the kitchen come out before the appetizer for some, it's just chaos. The selection of rolls are decent - the sushi is "good" ... I would say RA quality but nothing superb. The overall feeling of the place is not calming - it is just as chaotic as their servers. Who, I feel bad for. They do work their ass off and it seems like a tough format to follow. One last gripe - they add 18% gratuity for large parties before separating the bill -- I don't know if this is typical - but for me, if I order miso soup and rice and homeboy orders the all-you-can-eat plus a couple of beers... I have to pay the same % of tip. Just something to keep in mind. I'm glad the restaurant is doing well - I love seeing the locals succeed - but they definitely have some kinks to work out!
(2)
Aishan S.

I love coming here with friends. We always have such a fun time doing their all-you-can-eat. Sushi Garden may not be the most authentic sushi place in town, but it's a great social place. The new restaurant is so spacious and the interior is lovely. A few notes about some rolls: caterpillar roll- a favourite, but occasionally, it has too much eel sauce scallops- I can't stomach this because the sauce is funky. The most I ate was four and that was in a competition with a friend. Won't ever do that again. Vegas roll - should be shared with friends; it can feel pretty heavy in your stomach. I can't wait to come here again.
(4)
Gerardo M.

Great sushi, good fish quality. Sashimi was Delish and fresh. Rolls were perfect lots of options on rolls and several rolls for rice/carb-less eaters. Def come back again! Oh the place inside is clean nice and very trendy.
(4)
Amanda P.

After coming here three times, I have to say I'm not as impressed as I would like to be. The restaurant is beautiful and staff are great, but the sushi is so-so. However, the price of the lunch buffet cannot be beat and it has a decent selection, but not a lot of sushi rolls. It's at least worth it for all-you-can-eat tempura. Chicken kaarage: Yum! Really good and comes with a great sauce. Tastes like I could make it myself at home though. Tamago nigiri: I like this a lot, though I don't think the tamago is made by them by hand. Still yummy. Shrimp tempura roll: Blah. Wasn't excited by this. Miso soup: Way too salty/miso-y. Tastes like the prepackaged Kikkoman soup powder you can buy. They do have a bar and a lot of cocktails, though I can't speak to those. It does have a great atmosphere for hanging out. It's true that it has a better selection than most places in town, but I wish they were more impressive.
(3)
Joshua B.

I love the new look for Sushi Garden's new locations! This location used to be Elle, but it is hard to tell that anymore. The new interior has completely renovated the space, taking out the old bar, installing a new bar, knocking out walls, and completely redesigning the space. This place isn't just great to look at, but the food has gotten tastier as well. I used to be a big fan of Sushi Garden at it's old location; however, I felt that the food and service were starting to go down hill. Those problems seem to have been resolved, as their food and service have jumped back to their older standards. I've only been to the new location twice, and have had their lunch buffet both times. The food is tasty, fresh, and has a lot of variety. I felt the sushi on the buffet lacked a little variety, but it was still really tasty. The service has improved too. Strangely, I don't recognize anyone on their new service staff, but maybe that's for the best. I really like the new look and feel of Sushi Garden, and hope they can maintain this level of service and food in the future.
(4)
C B.

Really good sushi considering the prices and the rarity of a good sushi shop in Tucson. You pay 21$ and it's all you can eat but, you can't share it with someone if they didn't get the all you can eat too and you can't get a to go box. Also, if you leave any food on your plate you pay a 5$ fee.
(5)
Brad W.

Worst dinning experience ever. Never go on all you can eat night. After an hour and fifteen minutes of waiting, the food never arrived. The server's only comment was "that sucks." No apologies, no offer to correct. Even the best tasting food will not make up for a bad experience.
(1)
Amanda G.

Ok for a lunch buffet, but not ok if you want good sushi. I was looking for quality sushi and was pretty disappointed. Edamame is served cold, other food was OK as well. I won't be returning but can see why others would go back for a cheap lunch.
(2)
Lola C.

By far the best priced and best sushi in town!
(5)
Caroline T.

The food here is phenomenal. It tastes fantastic and the service is great. Our calamari came out within 5 minutes and our first plate of sushi was placed on our table within 10. Everything tasted perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
(5)
Go K.

$20 dollar sushi buffet (per person). Not bad considering I easily ate 3x the worth of that. Not usually a sushi fan just because it's usually pretty pricy and will never satisfy me. I ate a few rainbow rolls, Vegas rolls, Hawaiian, etc. I went with a group of people and we all had a decent time. Don't go alone.
(4)
yi j.

Service: mediocre at best. Our waitress kept rushing us to order food even though we told her several times we were still waiting for a friend. She was terrible at taking extra plates away and fluctuated between not filling our drinks at all and suddenly giving 2 full drinks per person. Towards the latter half of our meal, we had way too many empty plates and unfinished drinks cluttering our table. I know cheap asian places are never known for their service but it would've been awesome to see her crack a smile so it didn't seem as if our very presence was a burden upon her soul. Quality and taste: The Arizona roll was my favorite and the yellow tail roll seemed fairly fresh. It's nothing compared to the nice sushi restaurants in California or Japan but it's okay for Tucson. Don't expect anything too authentic and you can most likely make tastier rolls yourself by getting some nice cuts of fish at AJ's. Portion size: Quite small in my opinion and I'm a ~90lbs Asian girl. I had to order so many rolls to fill up that it would've been cheaper to go with the all-you-can-eat option. However, the buffet option is far more limited in terms of choice so choose wisely if you're going to eat here. Over all, I would've given it 2-3 stars had it not been for the terrible food poisoning I received afterwards. In fact, the whole party got diarrhea within a few hours of eating there. I was especially luck to receive nausea and vomiting alongside the diarrhea. This is the my first time getting food poisoning from a sushi restaurant and my first time giving a business 1 star. I will not be coming here again and I am going to report this. If anyone else got sick from here, I hope you will report it as well. If you care for your health, go eat elsewhere especially if you like raw fish. Eating sushi that isn't prepared correctly is absolutely dangerous and ill-advised. tl;dr: if you're accustomed to eating good sushi, you won't like this place very much. If your favorite roll is the California roll and you're willing to risk food poisoning, this place is decent. If you must eat here as you are absolutely starving, make sure you order fully cooked rolls to help prevent food poisoning. The Mt. Fuji roll is bland so I would advise getting a different cooked roll.
(1)
Elias A.

Ho hum sushi drum. The place looks nice and they have an nice patio. The sushi is nothing more than regular sushi. They don't have anything here that would make me want to crave sushi the way I did in my twenties. I came here for my sister-in-law's birthday and we had fun. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We all ordered off the menu except for my sister-in-law. She got this all you can eat special and the waitress informed us in the most tactful way that people were not allowed to share if they order all you can eat. She also mentioned that we would be charged for any plates that had food on them. Little did she know no one shared anything and the left over rolls she saw on the table were orders my other family members had left. I have to appreciate how nice she was about the whole thing and how tactful she was. If I was going to eat sushi I would come back here. If I was more of a drinker it looks like it could be a lot of fun for happy hour too.
(4)
Veneranda A.

Sushi can be found all over Tucson. Beyond having a sushi buffet, what Sushi Garden provides a fun night club with plenty of ambiance for the youngins. You'll be checked for ID at the door, and on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 to close they have an ok happy hour. The prices aren't the best, but there's a big selection that you won't find at most sushi locations in town. Sushi Garden also has a full bar and plenty of mixed drinks. As a counterpoint to the saki bombs, they also have super girly drinks like the Gummi Bear and the Care Bear. How do I describe the crowd? It's young and dressed very scantily (the women) and a little thuggish. I don't know how that occurred, but it makes for some interesting people watching. I once saw a woman with hair like Cruella DeVille. Seriously. There are plenty of TVs showing the games, so if you're not into people watching, you can cheer on you team. Just bring a wad of bills because you're paying a tidy sum for their new location and awesome interior design.
(3)
Lakota M.

As I belly up to the bar, my favorite bartender asks me " the usual."? enough said .. This is my FAVORITE sushi spot! In the numerous times I have had dinner , lunch and countless HH's here .. I have not been disappointed. Always fresh, fast & it has a cool ambiance . Dragon roll is a favorite ! Tuna tataki is a south beach friendly choice & a skinny bitch ( vodka & water ) also stays within the SB restrictions! Check this spot out! Loving it!!!!!!
(5)
Eduardo C.

Outstanding calamari for the price (usually) that goes perfect with spicy tuna roll and nigiri. Love the broad selection for the all you can eat menu.
(4)
Jessica L.

I definitely love the new remodel. It looks so modern and I thought the decor added to the ambience of the place. When I went, it was bustling and busy but not completely overflowing, a typical Saturday night. I think this is the place to see people; I ran into three people I knew, including a professor. The food is about the same as before. I actually think it's gone down in quality. A couple of my rolls were completely drenched in eel sauce. So this Sushi Garden gets the same rating as the previous. Pluses for the remodel and move, and minuses for the food. Still one of the only places in Tucson for all-you-can-eat sushi.
(4)
Tina M.

I love the sushi here and their all-u-can-eat buffet, both lunch and dinner! The level of service at the newer restaurant has definitely improved. However, I really don't like their Korean food at all, not very authentic and traditional.
(4)
Raul S.

FAST review: Food (3/5) - Too much rice with the nigiri sushi and rolls. All you can eat option is good deal if you can take advantage of it. But if they are packed, it might come slow, and by the time you get your later orders you are already too full to get more (since the food has had time to settle and expand). I know that's their plan, so you can't over-indulge on a budget [[ Shakes fist at restaurant ]]. I would stay away from the chicken yakitori (skewered chicken pieces). The chicken was "too chicken-y", a term described by a couple of the people we were with, and it's accurate. It was either under-cooked or old chicken(or just cooked terribly). I am lucky I didn't get sick. Also, the caterpillar roll taste was off, specifically the avocado. The avocado was either not ripe enough or too ripe, or just bad. The Banzai roll was good however. Ambiance (5/5) - Compared to the previous location, it's night and day. The wall behind the sushi bar glows green with over-sized shadow boxes, and at the drink bar, the counter lights up your drinks. The heat lamps used outside are pretty cool. Basically a large flame pillar. Just try not to get seated next to their buffet counter. It smells like chlorine and other cleaners, which is not the most appetizing smell in a sushi bar (although at least we know its clean!). Service (2/5) - Horribly understaffed for a Saturday night. It was extremely busy, and the waitress was doing the best she could. She could not help that the service was slow. Total Impression (3/5) - The vibe I get from this place is that it is a place large groups go to meet up and grab a few drinks and a bite to eat before hitting the clubs. It's certainly a lot swankier than it was in it's old location further east on Broadway. Good for happy hour and meeting friends, but if I am just craving sushi, I'll probably go to Bushi or Kazoku.
(3)
Melisa R.

We finally went to Sushi Garden for dinner. The service earns them 5 stars. From the friendly, sweet hostess to our great server, Clayton (nickname Jeff), the service was fantastic. Everyone who worked there had a smile on his/her face. Onto the food. The sushi was great. Daughters got their beloved California rolls and we got Tuna & Yellow tail Nigiri. Husband also got an oyster shooter. It was all clean, bright and fresh. The Miso soup and salads went over very well, as well. Now, my experience with Japanese restaurants has been great sushi & appetizers and bad entrees. Happily, our dinners were very good. We all got different Teriyaki dishes: steak, chicken and salmon. The sauce was delicious and the stir fried veggies crisp and delightful. I would give the food a four star but the service pushed it to five. They are also very kid friendly which as a parent, I greatly appreciate. They have these great "Chopstick Cheaters" for kids. Who knew? We usually just bring a rubber band and fix them ourselves!
(5)
Johnny W.

Good sushi, not the best I have had but definitely worth the trip to have some. Super busy on Friday and Saturday nights, but relatively quick service and refills on the food and drink.
(4)
Gabriel W.

Its official: Im an unagi fan. Only recently started eating fish and poultry again after having been a vegetarian for 14 years. Ive tried sushi before coming to Sushi Garden, and have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly (stinky, slimy yellowfin at the OTHER Sushi Garden at foothills mall! YUCK!). So Im not a seasoned veteran, but im beginning to learn my way around the bento box. The key reason this location is better is the circulation of customers. This place is pretty busy all the time. Usually, they hit that exact perfect mark of full restaurant but no waiting... The fact that so much sushi is being consumed here means they have to keep the supply fresh, which means the quality is pretty darn good all things considered. Myself and 2 others went for the all-you-can eat route ($20 per person) and I got to try a lot of things I had never had before. Spicy tuna rolls, dragon rolls, something with scallops in it...they were all delicious. But for me, the star of the show was the unagi. I know unagi is a dividing issue for many, but im officially hooked. Love it. And Sushi garden does it very well. Excellent presentations as well. Seeing as the place is popular, it can get a bit loud in there. On the whole, it didnt really bother me. Great place for sake bombs too!
(4)
Erika P.

This place has reaaaly really good nigiri and rolls. Their fish are super fresh that's why I love eating nigiri here. The service is good as well. They make sure that your drinks are full and that you're enjoying your food or if you need anything else. This is the second best place for sushi after sushi ten!
(5)
Emily F.

Wow! I am so impressed by the new remodel! It feels like a whole new restaurant. Upon looking at the menu, however, I know it's still the same great price and good quality food. There was a wait when we went, and I have a feeling upon looking at other reviews that this may be the case a lot of nights. But, it's worth the wait if you're not starving. I'm usually never waiting for the food to come out very long after I've ordered it. Overall, this is still my favorite affordable sushi restaurant in Tucson. If anything, I also noticed that the noise level was a little louder in the new location, if that's not your style.
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Roxanne T.

I've been to this location many different times hoping for something great. Sadly, Sushi Garden just doesn't hit the switch like it promises. The rolls are just average, and the service is also the bare minimum. I feel like if you are drunk, it's a different story. When I ordered drinks here, the food suddenly seemed amazing and the servers were hilarious, but then I realized this only happened on the one occasion that I decided to test my tolerance for sake. The interior and the patio seem chic enough as if the effort is there...but I can't give it to them in terms of overall dining experience.
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Brenner T.

I was split on giving Sushi Garden 3 or 4 stars, but their Vegas roll affirmed that they would only receive threeee! Came here on a bustling Saturday night at 7:15 with a party of 6. We only waited five minutes, and we were taken to a very back table in the bar. PLUS: I liked the hip and poppy vibe in the place and the modern decor is more detailed than you would think...just look at the detail inside the lights in the bar area! Two members of our party ordered straight from the menu, and the other four of us decided on the $20 all you can eat. SO, this really is a steal if you are either: 1) starving and feel like you won't eat for another decade, or 2) you want a smorgasbord and just eat like there's no tomorrow anyway. Not only do they have sushi on this semi-extensive menu, but they also have a bunch of appetizers, a few soups and salads, and more appetizers. Avoid the calamari (too rubbery), but the crab puffs (essentially crab rangoon) was worth ordering. I don't remember too many rolls, but I really liked the Broadway roll: crab, shrimp, and octopus (I think) minced and blended with a spicy sauce. This was my only memorable roll, but the others were good and what you would expect, except... NEGATIVE: Their Las Vegas roll was so....IRRITATING. It was like it was fried during the last Chinese New Year...seemed old and really was just plain gross. I usually love LV rolls and this was such a letdown as this is typically such a staple at restaurants such as this one. WATCH OUT FOR THE FINE PRINT: If you do the all you can eat, of course there are some stipulations. 1) No take out. 2) No leftover rice/food, or you will get charged. 3) If you're caught sharing with anyone else who didn't get AYCE, you'll get charged more. 4) A few other psycho yet semi understandable rules. So, I will be back now that I know the ins-&-outs, but will AVOID the Vegas roll.
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John R.

The food here is amazing. I was not a sushi fanatic before I came here, but the Sushi Garden tempura rolls changed my mind. I have been here twice in the week that I've been visiting Tucson, and I'm delighted to have found this place. Some of the servers leave a little to be desired in the customer service department, but absolutely no complaints about the food or prices. Definitely hope to return again.
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Gaciel A.

The only reason I came here is because a couple friends liked this place. The sushi is average at best with most of the rolls and the fish itself not being the best quality. I tried their sashimi, nigiri, and a few different rolls every time I came here and was not really impressed with any of it. I don't even remember what I had. Their $20 all you can eat is a pretty awesome deal, so I give them props for that. Their service is also quite good. I loved coming here with my friends and enjoying their company, but I was never excited for the food. There's better places around Tucson for sushi!
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Alana J.

Three stars pretty much sums up Sushi Garden for me. It's A-Ok, with an emphasis on the "Ok" part of things. This is, by far, not my favorite sushi place in Tucson, but I still get forced into dining here because for whatever reason I have a lot of friends that prefer getting their sushi fix from this establishment. I will say this, it's good for a large group of people. It's loud enough that you don't feel like you are being too boisterous with your party, and it's large enough to push a billion tables together and still have plenty of open seating for other diners. They have great drinks (Oh my gosh, the Red Gummy Bear drink is my favorite don't-want-to-taste-the-liquor drink.), and their iced green tea is my favorite in Tucson. The rolls, on the other hand, are just alright. There is a lot of mayo in the rolls with mayo, like spicy crab. There is a lot of cream cheese in the ones with cream cheese, like the Philly roll. On more than one occasion, I have had the misfortune to get nigiri that was just a little too slimy to be eaten without existentially facing my own mortality. The crab puffs are great, but mostly because of the delightfully vinegary sauce that they come out with. On the subject of the appetizer part of things, I went with a friend who ordered the chicken skewers. They came out raw. Like, not a little underdone somewhere in the center. I mean raw, like barely cooked on the outside and pink throughout. When we brought this to the attention of the manager, he was apologetic but told me something that has stuck with me to this day. His famous words were, "I hate those things. They ALWAYS come out like that." I literally didn't eat here for over a year after that. Raw fish is one thing, raw chicken is a deal breaker. The service is hit or miss. Sometimes you get an awesome server who really takes care to make sure you have a good dining experience, and sometimes you get someone that you think HAS to be working at the location in the Foothills Mall as well, because you never see them. I was trying to explain Sushi Garden to a friend who lives in another country, and the best I could come up with was that it's for people who don't like sushi to say that they are adventurous eaters. This place doesn't focus on the flavor of the fish, but on what they can throw into a roll to fill it up so you think you're eating more fish. And that's fine. Sometimes that's what a girl wants out of sushi. But sometimes, a girl wants sushi that is focused on the fish she ordered and how to make it's flavor explode. I will, of course, continue to eat here when my friends command, but I will always try to get them to eat at my favorite sushi place.
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Holly S.

Tried something new tonight as I had dinner with a great friend. It was amazing! This will be my last visit here for a while, but I took some pictures of the stunning presentation and preparation of the sashimi we ordered. Superb salmon....cold beer for my friend.... Keep in mind this is the Broadway location. Not crazy about the foothills location. Salmon was not as tender......
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Baoye Z.

the eel bowl is so greatï¼ï¼ï¼My friends and I all love it. If you don't want to eat something rawï¼Œit will be a good choice. The price is $18ï¼Œhigher than sushiï½žbut real enjoy it. You can also try mocha teaï¼Œadd some lemonade slice and drop or sugarï¼Œthat's so great
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Kim C.

Daughter's 15th birthday yesterday - she got to choose family dinner location so we made a reservation and ended up at Sushi Garden. It was not a good experience. The only two redeemers about our experience were the food and our waitress. HOSTESS I'm starting to wonder if hostesses are specially trained in making people feel horrible. As a former restaurant hostess, I can't remember that being the case back then but times change so who knows. All I know is that we chose to spend money at your restaurant - it would be awesome if we could be treated like guests and not a burden. We were a little early for our reservation but were kept waiting about 15 minutes beyond our reservation time. I know it's stressful. I do. But your main job is customer service. You are the face of the restaurant. If you don't want me there, I'll assume the restaurant doesn't either. The half hour wait with an autistic 5-year old was NOT fun. There's no seating while you wait, it's loud and crowded. He was horribly overwhelmed and started acting out as a result. The hostess just ignored us. Then we were told we couldn't be seated until our entire party arrived. {Now this part REALLY confuses me because wouldn't it be more effective to seat us and have us start buying food and drink than leave the table empty????} Overall, they were just rude. Again, why am I spending my money here? FOOD Again, the food was good. I've had better gyoza. But the chicken fried rice and teriyaki chicken are very good. For a children's plate of steak it's $8, which seems a little high for a children's meal. Especially for the small amount of food given. My son was still hungry when the meal was over. PRICE This place just seems unnecessarily expensive. The food is okay. Not great. SERVICE Our waitress was very nice. It took a while for our food to come out and none of it came at the same time so a few of us received our food while others waited. That can be awkward. OVERALL I left unhappy that I paid about $70 for three of us to eat (and none of us got the all-you-can-eat sushi) at a place that obviously doesn't value my business. I feel like the bill would've gone down a little easier if the customer service or guest experience had been even a little better. Probably not returning anytime soon.
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Tyler K.

Sushi garden is one of the few places in Tucson I'll eat fish, and they haven't disappointed me yet. Whether you're coming in for dinner, sitting at the bar watching a game, or ordering take-out, the sushi is always expertly prepared and the staff is great. The "all you can eat" sushi order is a bit tricky, you have to be REALLY hungry to make it worthwhile.
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Jessica R.

As far as sushi in the desert goes this place is pretty good. Their food is good and they have some really delicious unique rolls I've never had anywhere else. The service is good and the atmosphere is nice. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star would be that it isn't my favorite sushi in Tucson but it is pretty good!
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Megan F.

Sushi garden is certainly a treat for us! We love coming for the buffet! I'll come with friends on Sundays or during the work week with colleagues. Staff is always fun and friendly, service is speedy. The buffet food is always hot and seems to be refilled constantly. I've never seen empty dish at the buffet (even with lots of people taking way more sushi or food than they could ever eat on one plate)! We will keep coming back for food and drinks for sure!
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Wendy S.

In our continuing quest for a good sushi place in Tucson, we went to Sushi Garden with much anticipation and hope. Alas, the whole experience was extremely disappointing. We used to live in Japan (ten years) and we love Japanese food. We would have sushi at least once a month. Nothing fancy really, our favorite sushi place was the "conveyor-belt" type. Now, about Sushi Garden...first, our waitress forgot a couple of things. She forgot to give us any soy sauce for our sushi. There was a small bowl of wasabi given to us but no soy sauce. Then, she forgot to apply the 10% discount we got from Yelp to the bill. Secondly, the "sushi chefs" working behind the counter were clowning around and being rambunctious. This is so different from the sushi chefs in Japan who work with focus and a tangible sense of reverence for their craft. It was quite distracting when the chefs at Sushi Garden would guffaw or shout at each other. Thirdly, the food...we ordered several nigiri sushi and three kinds of rolls. The overall taste was just mediocre. The dishes were pathetic versions of Japanese food. I know that I shouldn't expect too much from a Japanese restaurant outside Japan, but Sushi Garden should at least exert some effort in paying homage to the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine. I'm sorry but Sushi Garden doesn't deserve to be called a sushi place...UNLESS you add the letter "t" to the end of su-shi.
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Shijie F.

While a lot of my friends have mixed views of Sushi Garden, I've always had great luck having very good food at Sushi Garden. Their sushi rolls and sashimis are one of the best in Tucson, and I eat there at least once every 2 weeks. I love Sushi Garden's happy hour! A warm saki, a plate of variety rolls, plus games on TV--that's what heaven on earth looks like to me! You probably should not go to Sushi Garden expecting a life-changing culinary experience. I think Sushi Garden is good for day to day consumption. It's friendly to the wallet, and the sushis there are comfort food to me. They may not be the most refined, but they are nonetheless satisfying and bring a smile to my face.
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Dylan M.

Average sushi / Japanese food in Tucson. This establishment is a well oiled machine that has become somewhat of an enterprise in the area. Service is quick and efficient, and they offer a reasonable happy hour 4-7PM. They are also set up to cater to larger groups and parties very well. However, I find the food to be below average, where quality of the food is prioritized below the festive and lively dining atmosphere (which is the main attraction here). The food is a little overpriced, and the freshness of the fish is passable at best. Make no doubt this is a highly Americanized interpretation of Japanese fare. For those looking for a more authentic experience, check out places like Ginza, Ikkyu, and Blossom.
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Barbara E.

Haven't been here for a while. Service was ok. It was a lil warm inside and the food was so so this time around. My girlfriends and I went here on a Friday after work and unfortunately they only had reverse happy hour...bummer.
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Mary N.

The place is okay. The top 3 places that I would go eat for sushi in Tucson. The place is always packed.
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Leslie O.

The only reason I won't give 5 stars is because of the seating situation. I find it too crowded and the tables are way too close to each other. The sushi is great. The service is okay and the atmosphere is nice. I definitely recommend.
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Monica F.

If you're willing to lower your expectations for all-you-can-eat sushi, and you plan on eating a lot of sushi, this is a good deal. I feel like some of the flavor is lost when it's mass-produced: the fish is not selected as carefully, nor presented with as much care. Plus, there's the rules of all-you-can-eat sushi: if you just eat the fish and veggies and leave the rice, they charge you extra. And this sushi all just has a *little* more rice and a *little* less fish. But, it's not bad. Just middlin'. I have to commend the service for our large party. The servers were totally on the ball taking orders; the only annoying thing about the service was that they didn't bring wasabi and ginger until we asked for it, after the sushi came out. The food came out really quickly. And there was lots of it. Some items we enjoyed more than others. Everyone liked the Vegas roll, and the chicken skewers. The scallops weren't bad. The fried rolls were all better than the sashimi. The crab puff were WEAK. Mostly just wrapper. The spicy rolls had the right amount of spice, though. There was some kind of fried chicken thing that was painfully dry, and the beef dumplings were definitely not beef, because beef is not white. The eel tasted fine but looked weird. Not sure I'd choose to eat here again. We have better sushi options nearby, and, honestly, normally I'd eat maybe 2 rolls and 1 nigiri, which would cost about the same or less than the all-you-can-eat option, without making me feel compelled to overeat. This space seems more like a trendy place to be seen and less like a place where serious care is given to crafting quality.
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Sierra C.

Ok...I love sushi. This place has a fun atmosphere, especially at night. But I will not go back to this place. First of all, their prices are ridiculous!!! One of their best rolls is $18! Yes eighteen dollars! No fish is worth that in my opinion. Second, service always sucks. They take forever, they don't greet you or take care of you like they should. I had a problem with a manager last time I was there and will never return bc of her. She was rude and unhelpful. She didn't care at all that the food we were served was crap. And I was willing to pay for all of it. This manager was a joke and a total b word. Even if I could get past the lack of service and the damage to my wallet, their sushi is nothing special. I can go to numerous other places to get sushi and it's affordable! Won't be going back to sushi garden.
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Michael A.

I come here alot and the sushi is great. Only knock I have is if you come on Friday night or Saturday night be prepared to wait a while. Other then that on point.
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Frank A.

Eating sushi can help you lose weight, ESPECIALLY when you eat at Sushi Garden!! If you're interested in weight loss, order the spicy tuna! I did, and the the next three days I threw up and had diarrhea which caused me to lose significant poundage!! The only thing I ate that was different than my date was the spicy tuna, and I was the only one who got sick. I also ran into a friend of mine on the way out. I told him about the food poisoning after I'd recovered and he said he had gotten sick too! And he also had the spicy tuna!! Apparently they get their spicy tuna from a package and don't make it fresh, like they do with the spicy salmon, which is the reason the consistency between the two is different. And though the Sushi Garden Diet is painful and makes you miserable, it's definitely cheaper than most other diet products and services. Though next time I may just go ahead and lick raw chicken...that's even cheaper, and not quite as gross.
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Samantha B.

Sushi Garden is not the best sushi I've had in Tucson, BUT it is the most fun place I've had sushi. My boyfriend and I have been here multiple times for the great after-dark atmosphere. There is an enjoyable sushi bar to watch the chefs, but there is so much more seating to fit the mood of the night. Outdoor, indoor booth, group tables, bar. The food itself is good to mediocre, depending on what you order. I wouldn't be afraid to take a risk here, though; at the end of the day, it's a pretty ok Tucson sushi restaurants to hit up.
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Saba B.

The Sushi Garden on Broadway is always hopping because they own their niche. The sushi is always fresh, and the service is quick and friendly. Sushi Garden has a bustling yet laid-back vide as the clientele is composed mostly of artsy, loft-living hipsters and off-campus students. I love the underlit bar, and the tempura fried ice-cream is a sweet, generous explosion of dough, whipped and iced cream. The ahi tuna tater tots (I know it sounds wrong) sing with flavor. Their happy hour- all-you-can-eat is the most screaming sushi deal in town.
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Chelsea S.

I ate the lunch buffet and it was pretty terrible. I shouldn't be surprised since it's a buffett. So I guess if you like buffet food then you won't be disappointed! Shame on me for having higher expectations. I guess the real issue with this place was the service. I sat up at the bar and the bartender was LITERALLY running around the restaurant. There is no doubt that she was working her hardest and trying her best but shame on the manager for either understaffing or allowing her to run around. Her stress level was stressing me out therefore I went through the buffett rather than order off the menu or even get a drink. She talked poorly of the bus staff in front of me which I found highly unprofessional. I really hope the management reads this post. I truly think the bartender was doing her best but she needs to learn to cope under stress better or they need to properly staff this place.
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Rachel L.

Great place for sushi. The service was great, they have a great choice of beers and the sushi was fast and fresh.
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Elena M.

Buffet is a sufficient & quick option. The tempura shrimp is a must have. Sushi options for the buffet leave a little to be desired unless you like the spicy rolls. Always seem to have plenty of those on hand. Can't complain too much for $11. Plus yelp gives you a coupon when you check in. :)
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Tera E.

I've had a slight change of heart about my dislike for Sushi Garden recently. I have started going more regularly because of its proximity to Reid park and the yoga studio I go to. We started ordering the all you can eat option which unless you only order a roll or two ends up being a good deal. While the quality of the sushi isn't the best it is good enough for the price. Lets be honest here... sometimes you just want to stuff your face with sushi and I don't think there's anything wrong with that! When we don't want AYCE we'll usually go elsewhere because there are quite a few places with decent quality sushi in Tucson, imho! We usually stick to ordering pricier items like Nigiri and some of the specialty rolls (although a lot of their specialty rolls are not included in the AYCE) and we end up getting $80 or more of sushi for $40. It's a good idea to place your order for the next round of sushi as your first one comes because they are usually busy and pretty slow. I would like to note though that I gave Sushi Garden a negative review previously and the owner commented on my review stating they wished to speak with me regarding my experience so I messaged him my contact information and he never did get in touch. Kind of irrelevant now but I did think it was misleading to make it look to others reading these reviews and business owner comments that the business owners are rectifying issues when they really aren't.
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Paul C.

This is generally where I come for all-you-can-eat sushi. The flavors are good, and so is the service. They have a great variety on the all-you-can-eat menu. But let me share why I gave them 3 stars instead of 5: On my most recent visit to Sushi Garden, two friends and I got the all-you-can-eat. Our first order of rolls had the perfect rice-to-filling balance and was really spectacular sushi. When we placed an order for a second set of rolls, each of the rolls had twice as much rice as in our first set. Literally twice as much, like it was rolled a second time around. Sushi Garden has a "minimum $5 charge for left-over rice" to discourage patrons from over-ordering on the sushi. But for what they charge, the number of rolls we ordered wasn't unreasonable. I thought it was foul play to double the rice in the rolls on our second order.
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Moe G.

Great all you can eat, nice waitress and waiters, but AWFUL management. The pieces of sushi are large but honestly the poor managers make me not want to return.
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Kevin L.

I've been coming here for quite some time and I've really noticed an improvement when I visited last night. First, this place is efficient! Our server Anthony was excellent, in that he's friendly, quick, accurate, and always aware when we needed something. The food came out in a very timely manner, and was prepared well. To be picky, the size of rice could really use a slight size reduction. Otherwise, the teamwork I saw at sushi garden tonight was perfect.
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Natasha A.

My small family and I showed up on a Sunday around 3. There were a lot of people waiting and we were told it would be a 15 minute wait. 45 minutes later, a table was finally ready; apparently they were short-staffed, much to our dismay. We were seated at the rear of the restaurant where the floor was filthy and sticky. The area smelled a bit like someone wiped things down with a booze-ridden cloth. Needless to say, I lost most of my appetite but didn't want to leave after wasting so much time waiting. I'm not a quitter! Plus, my husband was driving and was hungry and unwilling to leave. Our waiter was actually awesome and attentive despite the staffing shortage. The miso soup was delicious. The quality of the sushi was decent but you can absolutely find better quality in town. They have a kid's menu with great offerings that arrive bento box style, which I truly appreciated as a mom of a 4-year-old. I hate being negative and love supporting our local businesses but every time I come here, I don't ever really feel the urge to ever go back. I'll happily send my husband and kid though. Maybe they do miso-to-go?
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Eileen S.

I've now been back a few times, and it's running neck-in-neck with Takamatsu for the lunch buffets. They both have some different strong points, but I'd gladly go to either one any time. Full disclosure- I can't speak to their dinner service, having not been, it seems to be a place for the young and hip, and I'm not young (although I'm totally hip, lol) and don't go out much at night, plus there are at least five sushi bars within a couple of miles of my house, so we tend to go to one of them. If the evening comes that friends want to go there, I'll gladly go too- it's a great place.
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Terrence C.

Service is very good, they are on top of it. Good prices for the all you can eat. Only bad thing is ive asked for the air to get turnd on with no luck. It gets stuffy in here.
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Mariya D.

The buffet here is pretty good although it's only on the weekday which is a bummer. The happy hour is a good deal but I get a little flustered with it since sometimes the sushi doesn't come out all at once. The fish isn't the greatest and the sushi tends to crumble when picked up with chopsticks but for their happy hour prices, I can deal with that. The interior is nice, always clean whenever we came in. However, last time we came in, there was 4 of us and they sat all of us in a small booth which we barely fit in. They also forgot to give us enough silverware for 4 people.
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Caris W.

We came here for the All You Can Eat Sushi to celebrate my birthday, but it was a big disappointment. The restaurant was not crowded, but it took a while for the server to come. Service was slow even though there were 4 different servers bringing food to our table at different times, & none were attentive or even try refill our drinks. We have waved for their attention. I should say their service was sully & careless. Sushi was mediocre to say the least! We are not coming back.
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Lee S.

The all-you-can-eat sushi is of average quality. Definitely better than I had expected given the price. This place is always very busy on weekends, and waiting for a table can take a long time (more than 30 minutes). If you're looking for sushi at an affordable price, this would be the place to go.
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Niki T.

All my friends have been raving about this place for months... Driving around Tucson you are constantly bombarded with their ads, billboards, on buses... So they've got to be making money, right!? Alright so all this sudden humidity has been killing me and all I want is refreshing sushi. I was quite satisfied. Fish was fresh, had really good flavor. My favorite was the one toped with jalepeno. Really impressed with kids bento box. But I am only giving 3 stars because... I'm not a fan of their guidelines for all you can eat. Charging ppl for food left on their plate seems ridiculous!! But!!! I've worked in restaurants and I know ppl are awful and wasteful, so it's a way to not throw away the restaurants money but I just don't like that, seems dirty. Service wasn't great, wasn't bad but half the time I didn't even see our server, he came around every blue moon. He forgot to order one of our rolls. Slacked on keeping waters full. He could of just been crazy busy but I didn't see him at any other tables. This is just random but the host was wearing a lacey dress, complete see through, you could see her butt crack... N watching her walk around seating tables with creepy men smiling staring at her butt just disgusted me. It was completely obvious. I just can't believe a manager or staff said or did something. Unless that's what keeps them coming in! I'll be back though, best sushi I've had in Tucson so far.
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Tina H.

I've heard a lot about this place but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. When we got seated the waiter brought us our drinks and it's pretty much the only thing that went well. They brought our sushi and we had to ask for our place settings including wasabe and ginger. Just the basics! The rice was dry and made the sushi hard to keep together. Overall it was a less stellar experience. I'm sad that we brought our in-laws here. We'll go back to Kazuko next time.
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Jesse K.

Cleanliness I'd rate at a 5 out of 10. We were seated in the bar area booths and finally as we were ready to leave someone cleaned the tables next to us. Service was just bad. Weren't asked what we wanted to drink, no water. We had to ask for everything and weren't asked. We ordered our first round of sushi. It wasn't bad but not great either the food didn't come out consistent and all at once. Was told some dishes take longer than others??? Chefs should be better at setting up the pass for timing and producing the products all at once. Food, like I said not bad but nothing to praise either. I've had better. Especially when it all comes out together at the same time and not making a lunch date last almost two hours long. Side notes: Less than friendly hostess, bugs flying onto the food while you try to eat, careless staff, and a frantic shift manager mad about something pacing around the area. Not very relaxing to see. Food just okay.... Way too pricey for the lack of caring of management, staff, and chefs. Will not return.
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Katie T.

Had a reservation for my birthday which they honored....an hour late. I had clarified with the hostess when I called (6 days early) that it was a reservation, but it conveniently became a "call ahead, no guarantee" list when they were running late day of. Also 4 of the 25 of us got sick that night. I've been dealing with just okay food and service at Sushi Garden for 12 years because it's a go-to for many Tucsonans, but no more for me.
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Sarah C.

They refused to serve me because I am from South Carolina and my ID is vertical. I am obviously of age to drink alcohol. I didn't stay to eat because I didn't want to give them my business. I have run into this "vertical ID" issue in Tucson but most places that have questioned it are satisfied with a second form of ID that has my name on it like my debit or credit card. They said it was the owner's policy *NO VERTICAL IDs..so if you come from a state that prints vertical IDs and you'd like to have a Sapporo with your sushi then I'd recommend Ra at La Encantada
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Erik J.

This place is great, especially since they remodeled it a couple years ago. The best time to go is during happy hour - really reasonable (half price) sushi rolls and cheap drinks. Their drink menu is pretty nice too - they have a variety of specialty house drinks including a sake-fishbowl (we got one of those last time). It does tend to get busy Thursday-Saturday nights, but it is a big restaurant including an outdoor porch so the wait is usually not too bad, even with 6+ people. They take reservations so you may want to call ahead if you have a large group.
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Robert M.

What a bunch of hipsters... Hahaha! No, but really, this place is "modern" and "hip" blah, blah. You see a lot of those "OMG, I'm being so adventurous, this Vegas roll is sooo exotic." I know, I'm being a snob. On to the important stuff, the food. Honestly, its mediocre and just that. We ordered several of their specialty rolls, and I can buy the same quality at one of those sushi stand at Fry's. Now the service, its ok, not bad or amazing, but ok. There are better sushi places in Tucson with the same price range. Venture out people!
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Jan E.

Great prices on happy hour food and drinks. Arrived at 6 pm and ordered off the happy hour menu until 7 pm. Great looking and tasting rolls. Service was good but could have been a bit more attentive. I was hesitant to eat here because of previous reviews, but overall had a very good experience. Nice atmosphere. Next time will have to sit at the sushi bar for a bit of entertainment!
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Cristina R.

Like to go there for lunch. The Spanish sushi is delicious!! With little lemon wedges on the top! Writing about it makes me want to have another bite of it! The servers are nice and the ambiance us OK, I always sit outside, hence the lunch thing. Fresh fish and large selection of dishes. You can always find something appealing. Tip. The tater tots are a delicious starter!!
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Hoon C.

Please bring back beef bulgogi!!!
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Darryl N.

There is really little competition in the Sushi area. The cleanliness can be hit or miss, BUT you really will love the happy hour and all you can eat specials. We go and load up on the sushi during the specials. I would not go for full price, but for the sushi treat and Beer and Bomber special, absolutely I will go as often as I can. I sit outdoors as it is more comfortable. They do get busy on the weekends and the bathrooms can get bad quick. Good for family or couples. Slightly trendy but mostly casual.
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Cody F.

Sushi garden is hit or miss at times. Sometimes the food seems fresh and tastes good, sometimes it seems old and taste can be funny. Mostly go there cause I can pig out on sushi for around 20 bucks.
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NikO D.

2 1/2 Stars. Great ambiance, average food. Okay, so I love sushi. And I'm open for all types too. I love sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and even an occasional fusion roll. You name it, I love them all, so long that they are good quality. Sometimes I order off the menu, sometimes I get the All You Can Eat. I have been to some AWESOME AYCE sushi places in Las Vegas, namely, Oyshi, and Sushi-mon. Even tho those places are AYCE, the quality comes out as good as when you order off their menu. Actually, those places taste better than many non AYCE places! I realize that it is hard to keep that quality of sushi when people are ordering dozens of items, so places like that are probably rare. That said, Sushi Garden has great ambiance, friendly service, but mediocre sushi. I have had their lunch buffet, AYCE sushi, and ordered off their regular menu. Their buffet is a pretty good deal if you like fusion rolls, and deep fried foods. Their ACYE sushi is okay. The first round you order is usually pretty good and fresh tasting, but if you eat a lot like me, one round will not suffice. A second and third round are a no-brainer! The second and third rounds are NEVER good. The quality of fish decreases, especially the nigiri or sashimi. The fish has actually come out warm. And has a mushy texture....not good! And it doesn't matter what time of day, or if it is busy. This has happened every time I get the AYCE here. :( The last time I went here, I just ordered off the menu to avoid warm fishy sushi, but got it anyway. I ordered the Spicy Scallops (2 piece), sake salmon (2 piece), and the Spicy Yellowtail roll. Lukewarm sushi, with a mushy texture is what I got. :( I will come here for drinks and happy hour. Maybe even the buffet. But if I am craving sushi, I will definitely go somewhere else. ^__^
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Ivan H.

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! Great food, but the worst service I've experienced this far from a Sushi joint! If it wasn't for this place being trendy enough to appease the U of A they'd be nothing better than anywhere else.
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Dahee K.

Every time I go, I always get All you can eat. I don't like how they raised the price for it, when it used to be $19.95 when other sushi restaurants charge lower than $20. I didn't really feel welcome at the door, service was alright and the rolls had too much rice which got me full real quick. My favorite roll, is the Vegas roll, I recommend it.
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Leah M.

The sushi was okay but nothing extra. I am used to having sesame seeds and lemon wedges on my salmon nigiri and when I ordered at Sushi Garden there wasn't even wasabi or soy sauce! The fish was kinda warm. They charged me extra for a lemon wedge and another charge for yummy sauce. It is not worth the price you will pay.
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A R.

I used to go here when it was in the strip mall locale across the street, all you can eat for $20 was a great deal when it was good! - here's my experience at the new spot. In a word- laughably awful. Sushi Garden was right across the street from me when they moved, so I was excited about the nice new bar and big parking lot. Who knew it would become a happening nightspot?? My dude and and took the father-in-law out, and we were rushed in (not busy, weekday) and stuck at a central table where it was too loud, too exposed, and what's with the uncomfortable seats? They served us way overpriced sushi, not the freshest fish and dry, previously frozen squid salad. The service was negligent, we left with a steep bill and bad fishy taste in our mouths. But hey, maybe a bad day? A girlfriend and another girl wanted to go there for dinner, so I said sure. It was Friday night, I called ahead to make sure we'd have reservations, they said no problem and took down my name. We got there early, and there was a line around the building! College kids, dressed up couples, and a parking lot so full we parked back in the neighborhood. Seriously?? For half-ass sushi? Ok, whatever, we walk in and check with the manager lady at the front. She stares (up, I'm tall) her nose at me and informs me they don't take reservations/call aheads for less than 6 people. I said ok...but I called ahead earlier and you said that was fine. She said the wait was an hour, and we could wait outside. Ok- cool! I know to always go to Yoshimatsu for real, fresh, affordable sushi. Forever.
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Melinda C.

I'm not sure what makes this a Tucson favorite. We tried the lunch buffet on Saturday and were sorely disappointed. We won't be going back. There was such a limited selection of poorly made sushi that they should be ashamed to call it a sushi buffet. I ended up eating all of mine (and I tried every type offered except the spicy tuna) with my bare fingers because the rolls were not holding together. Yes, I know how to use chopsticks. I lived in Japan for 4 years and have had plenty of practice. Between Hubby and I, we tried almost every cooked dish in the buffet. The teriyaki chicken and the orange chicken were both very dry due to being overcooked and left in the serving trays for far too long, which was surprising with how busy the restaurant was. The same could be said for the noodle dishes - sticky, clumped together and little taste. Hubby couldn't find any steamed rice which really surprised us, too. The miso soup was ok. The one redeeming dish was the tempura. The tempura batter was light and tasty. The shrimp and veggies were crispy and not oily at all. The dipping sauce was delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I'm glad there's lots of places to get my sushi fix because if this was it, I'd be in bad shape!!
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Beth H.

I love this place. The all you can eat sushi is a great price and quality for what is offered. It's so far the only sushi resturant that I always return too as well. It's a semi casual setting and typically very busy. But you can often get in on the weekends with only a short wait time.
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A P.

The Good: Very lovely interior and good ambiance. The decorations are really cute. Delicious sushi for good prices! We did the all you can eat and it's a good value if you can eat that much sushi. Convenient location. The Bad: The service wasn't that great. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. When the server brought our miso soup, his thumb touched the soup! Not a super big deal and most people wouldn't have even noticed it. But we did notice it. And while the server seemed like a very nice guy, we didn't want his thumb touching our soup that we were going to eat! It's unhygienic! Summary: This place is good with good food and good prices. We'll be back probably in the future, but probably won't order miso soup. Honestly I would have given this a 4 star rating, except for the whole thumb touching our miso soup thing (that's just gross). That's the only reason I'm giving this a 3. Otherwise this place is great!
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Erin B.

I have to admit, initially, I was resisting the idea of a location change for this place, as I had been a fairly regular customer to the old location on 5th for some time. The new location at Broadway/Country Club is admittedly more appropriate for a growing, thriving popular business. I was reluctant to accept the new hip and modernized interior, as I was rather partial to the more traditional sushi-restaurant look it had prior. But I have adjusted and grown to accept and even appreciate these changes, as it's contributed to Sushi Garden's success today. Some changes have not made it a better restaurant; namely, there are at times a marked change in the quality of sushi served. I'm not sure if this is because the new location is frequently flooded with hungry patrons ordering from the all-you-can-eat menu, but the food is definitely inconsistent. There seemed to be more pride and emphasis placed on quality sushi in the past. Maybe my experiences are anecdotal, but after a dozen or so revisits, its looking less and less like isolated lapses in quality control. In all fairness, the food is still tasty and I do really enjoy the exciting new additions to the menu, like spicy tacos, tuna tataki, and tater tots, yes, with sushi on them. I just don't want to see my rolls fall apart or nigiri rice not firmly molded. Happily, I've never experienced any of the horror stories I read about from other reviewers on here. The service I've received has overall been pleasant and timely. My last visit, however, I did overhear the neighboring table complain that they had not received what they had ordered and drinks had long gone empty. I'm just lucky to get the better servers there, I guess? I come here for All-You-Can-Eat Sushi for $21, a deal too good to pass up, even for sushi snobs. I'm a fan of the happy hour menu and the half-priced beers there, and I have been known to indulge in the lunch buffet for under $10 from time to time. I will keep coming here for these reasons, despite how the vibe and crowd has changed. The prices are good for what you get, but I will still be on the lookout for better quality nigiri.
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Candice A.

I came with my boyfriend for sushi after wondering what all the hype was about. Let me just say, Takamatsu is by FAR superior! We walk in and the hostess pretty much forces us to sit at the sushi bar, doesn't even ask if we want a table. We're easy going so it's fine with us. But when we sit down not one of the chefs greeted us. At Takamatsu they greet you even if u don't sit at the sushi bar! We ordered some rolls and some salmon nigiri along with one of their gummy bear martinis. A server took our order and brought out our food. Isn't sitting at the sushi bar supposed to be different from a table? We want the chefs in front of us to be involved. Anyway, she was super rude with sub par service and the food and martini was just ok. We are definitely gonna stick to Takamatsu! I continue to wonder what all the hype about Sushi Garden is about...
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Jena L.

This was VERY disappointing! The place looks amazing and the atmosphere is great. But the customer service SUCKS! We had about 5 different servers and when asked how everything was and I replied "I don't really like my meal" I was told "oh okay." I was not asked if they could replace or even offer me a menu to order something else. Over all a huge disappointment. I will NOT be back
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Jong P.

I've been a customer of sushi garden for yeaaaars... One thing that kept me coming back 'was' the friendly servers and the owners. I've seen the growth this restaurant that has taken in the past 10-12 years and I am not impressed. Yeah they can seat more serve more but the key quality that I have looked forward to coming back for is no longer there...bottom line, from hostesses to the waitresses they are RUDE. They really need to check that somewhere before coming into work before they ruin another experience for another long time customer...Ahjummah, if you're reading this please talk to your people!!
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Zariena D.

My inner fat girl was really excited to be here! All you can eat sushi for $20 dollars? Sign me up! Just know that they will charge a fee if you don't eat all the food that you ordered. Makes sense to me! Think of all the starving kids in *insert country* This restaurant was clean and had a modern feel to it. The staff was attentive and friendly. Their sushi is really good! If you're a shrimp lover like me: I would recommend the Shrimp Tempura Roll and Tootsie Roll! Delicious! We'll be back!
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Kat R.

I've had mixed experiences with them, but I REALLY enjoy how I could order from home. When we dine in sometimes we get EXCEPTIONAL experience and other times our server will abandon us for a larger group since they'll get a larger tip. All tips for all servers gets pooled at the end of the night so we didn't want to screw everyone else for their horrible service so we just order the food to go. There have been times where the rolls are VERY rice heavy where the inside goodness is the size of a dime surrounded by quarters of rice. The wait for ordering the food to go can be lengthy, but worth it.
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Brittany J.

This place can get super busy on the weekends, though I usually try to come here during the week for happy hour (which is much less busy and the rolls are usually a dollar or two cheaper). The ambiance itself in this restaurant is great. It's nicely decorated and the service is usually always very friendly. If you sit at the sushi bar, then you can chat with the sushi chefs - they've always been friendly with us and always give great recommendations. I'm not too much of a huge sushi fan myself, but I do love tootsie rolls, Las Vegas rolls, and baked California rolls (all three of these are awesome for those who prefer their sushi cooked). This place is a tad bit expensive, but I've always left full and happy.
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Tiffany H.

I tried Sushi Garden for the first time with my boyfriend last night and was very unhappy leaving. We got there around 9:30pm and were greeted well by the hostess, sat at our table, and we had waters right away from whom we assumed was our waitress. After sitting and looking through the menu for about 20 minutes we flagged down that waitress. She explained that she would not be taking care of us because she was leaving and would send over our real waitress. She came over right away and took my boyfriends order (spicy seafood udon soup and an appetizer) then turned right around without taking my order. Once HIS food arrived it was Happy Hour so I was more than ready to order. I ordered a few pieces of nigiri, a roll, and a fish bowl cocktail. 15 minutes later my sushi arrives before my fish bowl. After 25 minutes waiting for my drink the server finally came by to check on us. When I had mentioned not receiving my cocktail she turned around without a word and walked over to her computer (Putting in my order) later coming up with an excuse. I take pride in paying it forward and tipping exceeding well. I have never experienced poor service and sadly gave 10% The reason for the stars, the udon soup was fantastic and the ambience was great. As far as sushi goes, I'll stick to Takamatsu. Far more superior.
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Kris M.

So just took my French family here and the waitress is completely a b?)&@. Made the experience horrible for us. Thankfully the quality of the food for the price is so worth it. I get college town atmosphere- but attitude to patrons is just ridiculous.
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Dyanna H.

We have been coming to sushi garden for years, tonight we decided to come in after graduation for a nice time with friends. As soon as we sat down, it took about 10 min for anyone to wait on us then we found out we missed all you can eat by a matter of minutes due to waiting outside for a table....bs. The waitress had an attitude with us from the beginning. They gave us two sushi tickets for four people. Took forever to bring us the remaining tickets so we could even order. She was very unfriendly and just threw things on the table it seemed. She only checked on us twice throughout the entire meal. It seemed like she was more focused on closing and going home than her tables. We love this place but when you pay to receive service like this it makes all of us not to return. I don't remember her name but she was a short female with a bunch of tattoos (not discriminating I just didn't get her name). Step it up Sushi Garden...you seemed very overwhelmed tonight and acted as if you couldn't handle it.
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Sabrina C.

Before my recent experience, this was my go-to place for sushi whenever I was in Tucson. The food was great, and the sushi chefs were always friendly. This last time I came in, however, was a totally different story. I've ordered the tempura roll before, I know how it turns out. However, when I ordered it on Saturday the 3rd, my waitress, Prisilla, assured me my tempura roll was normal, that there wasn't much tempura on it usually. She told me to order the California roll with tempura next time, but that's not what I wanted to eat. I will upload the photos I took of the tempura roll to the business page so you can see for yourself. I feel that because we were under 21 and came in before they closed it down to anyone underage, they didn't care as much about us and wanted us out so they could seat someone else. Needless to say, I did not leave the size of tip I usually do (50% of the bill)... We were waited on maybe twice, including when we ordered. I am very disappointed this time around and don't know if I will go out of my way to visit next time I am in Tucson. edit: FWIW the owner never got back to me, it was just a faux pas.
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Leah B.

I'm really not a fan of the sushi here. Albeit, Sushi Garden has the best ambiance for sushi in Tucson and is a great location at Broadway Village. Its a very large location, with seating at the sushi bar, bar bar, high and low top tables as well as a large outdoor patio. Service is ok. But the issue is that in my opinion, its very basic bland sushi which is overpriced. The first time, we did the all you can eat. With that, you only a choice of thier most basic rolls and one of the listed specialty rolls. Its very restrictive. You also must finish everything from your first serving before you can order the next. The next time we came for happy hour. It was over $100 for two beers each and 4-5 rolls which was way more than expected. Finally, we came again for dinner recently and ordered off the regular menu, and it was still $75 for two drinks and 3 mediocre "specialty" rolls. Just not a fan of thier quality of sushi- at any price.
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Andrew H.

Came into here expecting more. Got the buffet and they had employees filling up to go boxes for themselves. Very poor taste. Do not recommend this to anyone. Very little sushi at buffet. What kind of restaurant commercial shows sushi in buffet and does not deliver.
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Jessica H.

I'm sorry, but when you say you close at 10 p.m. You serve until 10 p.m. You don't get to have a "last call" before then -- say you close at 9:30 p.m. I always thought Sushi Garden was an all right restaurant. Not the best sushi I've ever had, but pretty good for a landlocked state like Arizona. When we went a few weeks ago around 9:45 p.m., we were turned away because they'd already had their "last call." I've worked in food service, and I know it's really annoying when someone walks in just 15 minutes before close. But you don't get to turn customers away before you're actually closed. If you want to shut your doors earlier, then change your hours. It's just a simple common courtesy to treat your customers with respect in that way. The food at Sushi Garden wasn't good enough for me to want to go back, so we won't be visiting here anytime soon.
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Ed L.

very bad service, waiting too long. avoid this waitress, her name is Dianne. never return again.
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Victoria M.

Don't waste your time or money here! There are far better sushi places in town. They are psycho about the all you can eat, to the point where you feel uncomfortable. They circle your table like hawks, to make sure you don't share a thing! I think even a grain of rice would validate an extra all you can eat charge in their eyes. Horrible experience, horrible management!
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Mark A.

The buffet is good for lunch and I assume that they are just as good as the other location for sushi. The service was fine, but we were not aloud to sit on the patio, bummer on a nice day. They do rotate the food on the buffet pretty good (so the food always appears fresh), I would not eat there that often because a lot of the food is fried and most of the rolls are just so so. For the price and immediate gratification it's okay.
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Christina L.

I use to like coming to this place. The all you can eat is great, but how can one enjoy their food if your waitress it's rude. Plus, when the we first walked in the hostess was rude. Going to be finding another place to enjoy sushi.
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Stephanie G.

I don't ever pick sushi as my go to choice for food, but I did enjoy the Spicy Fiesta rolls for lunch. The waitress was extremely helpful and patient with us in trying to figure out what and how to order (considering we almost ordered 40 pieces of sushi off the all you can eat menu)!! I would definitely return with friends, especially those who are avid sushi lovers!!
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Chris M.

Good lunch buffet, very reasonably priced. Service is good. Nice place to take a date
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M P.

I really am not going to say anything different than the other ten thousand reviews. We used to frequent this place quite often when it was on Broadway/Alvernon. It was our favorite sushi joint for all you can eat or just regular dining. After they moved everything changed. I suppose if you are 20 something hipster/college kid/party girl you will love it. They have a million drink specials now and a million rolls that are deep fried, filled with cream cheese or gooey sauce. The place is always packed so I guess they have found their nitch. If that is your thing then this is the place for you. If you want good sushi along with good service then not so much.. Everything takes forever to get made. The waitress the last time I was in got our order wrong on the menu item and forgot my drink. Just not a lot of caring about the customer. The food can be good but it can also be sub par. No consistency anymore. There are plenty of other places I would rather go. My last visit will indeed be my last visit. Its disappointing because these reviews are plentiful here and management has commented so you can see they are reading them.
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Mathew R.

I have never been in contact with a manager so rude and disrespectful. There was a mis-communication with our bill and we asked to see the manager. The second we told him we hadn't ordered some of the dishes, he began to cuss us out. This was by far the most unprofessional establishment I have ever attended. Please save yourself and do not attend.
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Nali M.

HOLEH MOLEH!! i knew i'd be back eventually for their lunch buffet. the husband and i's first choice for lunch wasn't quite open at 10:45 in the morning after doctor's appointments and i was superrrrrrrr hungry for some grinds. luckily, due to some conveniently placed advertising, my husband shouted out "sushi garden!" and off we went. the buffet is $8.95 and has a large selection of choices. start off with the miso soup (as we would say in hawaii, "broke da mout". it's literally perfect). there are fresh assorted rolls (california, etc) and they even have a fried roll. there's japanese food (shrimp, vegetable tempura (the tempura dipping sauce is in the coffee-looking-canister), chicken & fish. there's chinese food and i think some korean vegetables. everything was delicious. hit the spot. then we had the biggest kanak attack (the feeling of intense laziness that one gets from eating too much) when we were finished. i think that this will be our favorite spot to come back to for a quick, easy, fast and fresh lunch (not to mention inexpensive!!!)
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Kathy N.

I came to Sushi Garden with a bit of trepidation tonight as memories of a past bad experience at the old location on Alvernon came to mind but I was pleasantly surprised. I felt welcomed and that the staff was interested in giving good service. I've always loved the center at Broadway/Country Club and used to enjoy this particular building when it housed Elle. Sushi Garden was bustling and the outdoor seating was cool and inviting with plenty of misters going. The indoor decor was really nice, attractive and gave the place a cool vibe. I was part of a party of nine plus a toddler and our orders were taken very quickly after being seated and given an appropriate amount of time to review the menu. Plenty of food was ordered and everyone seemed pleased with the menu items. My selection included squid salad, tuna tataki and a burrito roll. The salad and tuna were good, not spectacular but good. I was very disappointed in the burrito roll. Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and cream cheese rolled in a VERY sloppy rice roll with diced avocado on top. Any kind of spice in the jalapeno sauce was really non-existent. I was really hoping for a great burst of flavor but this roll left a lot to be desired. And honestly, there's nothing worse than a sloppily rolled sushi roll that falls apart all over your plate. Overall, the experience here tonight was good I just think there's better sushi to be had in Tucson. One little tip for Sushi Garden....providing your patrons with complimentary edamame and miso soup would make a huge difference in the overall impression and rating of your restaurant. Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference with diners.
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Ania R.

We had the lunch buffet kind if regretted it we should of ordered off the menu. Food was just ok
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Ayana S.

Went on a date there one night it was beyond busy. They sat us at the sushi bar by accident. Which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The sushi chef talked to us the entire time and suggested things. The sushi was pretty good as well, I will definitely go back.
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Laura B.

Before today, I had been here about three times and absolutely loved my experience each time. Sat at the bar twice, and once on the patio. The bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, the patio service was less than stellar but not terrible. (It was obvious the server was not happy to be there.) Today was a different story. We sat inside and were greeted by a gentleman that wasn't very friendly, but also not very rude. Pretty underwhelming. After bringing our waters, he quickly jumped to the "Are you ready?" question. We decided to order the all-you-can-eat sushi for the first time. Knowing it was our first time, the server didn't really offer us any help or pointers to the menu. He simply walked off and came back a few minutes later with the same "Are you ready?". We ordered some rolls, nigiri, appetizers, as well as some items not on the a-y-c-e menu, and some sake bombers. Everything came out separately (which was fine, I know that's how sushi places usually do it). After getting about half of our food and waiting quite a while I finally managed to hunt down the server and asked for the rest of of it. He then asked me "What all did you order?" Umm...you took the order AND read it back to us. So then he brought a couple more items and was never to been seen again. We were then told another server would be taking over our table. (Really makes you feel wanted, doesn't it??) The next server obviously hadn't been informed about the food we ordered and I had to ask a third time for them to finally bring the rest of our food. Our waters were never once refilled, nor were we ever offered more cocktails or beer, or even asked if we wanted a second round of sushi. I shouldn't have to work hard to dine out. That is the purpose for dining out. I pay good money to have someone else do the rest of the work and make me feel at home at the same time. I'm very understanding and patient when it comes to the food service industry, but this was just bad. To top it off, after our $150 tab, we noticed we were charged $10(!) for the couple balls of rice that were left from our nigiri. The rest of the food had been completely eaten, except for this rice. We compliantly paid our bill. On the way out, my husband pulled the manager aside to speak about the $10 charge for rice. Keeping in mind that we had already paid our bill, my husband was trying to express his concern for feeling like we had been nickled and dimed even after spending a decent amount of money there. The manager was completely apathetic and disinterested. He was very defensive about our check and had no bit of concern about our issue. It's really sad to see such a place be completely ruined for us. We went on and on about this place to our friend that just arrived from out of town. We had (literally) hundreds of choices to take her for her first dining experience in Tucson. How terribly embarrassing to have this experience. It was embarrassing for us, and even more so for the restaurant.
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Kay P.

Good sushi, cool atmosphere, busy. Wait time. Pricey. Good place to take a date, but don't let him/her see the price list. Heard there was all you could eat, but didn't see it.
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Yvonne D.

My daughter is in from Kentucky and loves to go to RA sushi. For a change I talked her into going to sushi garden. BIG MISTAKE! we had the bar and shushi and after leaving I started to feel sick. The only thing I ate that my daughter did not was the spicy tuna...I was throwing up for the next 24 hrs and felt like I had the flu...still have pains in stomach 2 days later. After talking to people we know apparently there is a lot of people that have experienced the same with the tuna!, you do not want to feel like I did please be warned!
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Leslie H.

Um, yes.... The sushi was set down and I didn't have a chance to take a picture! With Clem with us the food was gone before you could blink! Yes, a four year old that lives sushi and this is the place of choice! Love the happy hour and the reverse as well! This has to be one of my favorite places to eat sushi!
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Matt M.

My girlfriend and I went to this place on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the Las Vegas Roll, Baja Roll (spicy), and some vegetable tempura. We had never been there before so decided to call ahead and get it to go. The customer service was great, as the people who greeted us and provided us with our food were extremely pleasant to talk to. The atmosphere in the restaurant is pretty relaxed along with an outdoor patio area. It was not too busy since it was lunch on a Sunday. The food that we had was very delicious and was exactly what we were looking for. It's mildly pricey, but we are eating fish in a landlocked state so no problems there. We will be returning to try the lunch buffet next time.
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Rob W.

Fat boy and Red dragon-- The best!!
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Desiree D.

Probably one of the best sushi bars in town. Great fresh sushi. I love the patio when its warm out and the new location is great. Unlike many other sushi bars, their cocktails are very high quality. Definitely try to hit it up during happy hour :)
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J F.

Do not know what all the hype was about but came to try it out. Service was horrible! Our server did not get our drink order correctly and then screwed up our sushi order. Definitely will not be coming back. It overpriced.
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Marlene A.

Ive never been a sushi person. And I was always less willing to try it. Sushi garden from when you take your first step in takes your breath away. I aat in the bar and othered a california roll as well as a avocado roll and an alaskan roll. The service was great the person in the bar was amazing. Overall had a great experience. And everuthing is a somewhat reasonable price.
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Dana A.

Alright, I know what die hard Tucson foodies are going to say when they read this but really, for a all you can eat sushi restaurant in the desert I can't find much to complain about! First of all, the place is huge and even though there always seems to be a line at the hostess stand, there is never a long wait. The bartenders are on top of things and do a good job of checking in on you if you sit there for a while. I have hosted a couple of clients at the bar with no issues about noise or service. Plus you can order the full menu if you don't feel like waiting for a seat in the main dining room. Now to the real reason you would go to an all you can eat sushi spot. Overall, the sushi is good, not great, but good in a way that someone paying roughly $25 can appreciate. I set my expectations accordingly so avoid looking for that amazing roll or toro on an all you can eat menu. But they make a philly hand roll that could stand up to most sushi shops in the city. Depending on what types of sushi you like, you can't miss. The menu doesn't include every roll and fish they have, but enough for all but the most uppity sushi snobs. Definitely good for large groups (10 or more - no problem) and families as well. And now with Sidecar open next door, you can grab a nice nightcap after you stuff yourself with sushi.
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Robert W.

The lunch buffet left a lot to be desired but it is called Sushi Garden not Buffet Garden so I can't complain to much. The service was excellent our waitress was quick and attentive. The price was good also.
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L L.

We went to Sushi Garden for an all-you-can eat-sushi dinner on a Saturday evening & the place was busy. Food is ok. Service is ok, could be better. There were 5 different people delivering food to our table. Our table was not clean & the menu was old & greasy :(. Not coming back unless there are no other sushi place in town.
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Taralyn R.

I'm unfortunately going to have to downgrade my 5-stars to 3-stars. I've been going to Sushi Garden (including the old location) for around 7 years and recently noticed a change in the quality of their sushi. A family member was in town and I was excited to have them eat at a great sushi place and share my love of Sushi Garden with them. Unfortunately, a lot of the nigri was sub par and the rolls had more cream cheese and other fillers in them then they did fish. We couldn't even eat the Albacore because it had a weird taste. The service was still good even though we had a large party and I still love the new look of this location. Maybe I've become spoiled by the fresh sushi at Sushi Cortaro as of late and Sushi Garden has always been like this, or the quality of their sushi has gone down. Either way, this unfortunately isn't the best place around for quality happy hour and all you can eat sushi any longer.
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Kamryn C.

Just visited Sushi Garden for happy hour the other day and I was very impressed with the hip ambiance and large menu. The rolls were good quality and everyone I was with really enjoyed their food, especially their inventive rolls. I thought some of the appetizer portions were pretty small, edamame in particular, but the rolls were definitely adequate. I love a happy hour where you can fill up on what you would normally order just at discounted prices. We felt hounded by the waitress at times. We were waiting for someone and she was over every two minutes asking if we were ready. While I appreciate her eagerness, it was a bit daunting.
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Lauren K.

I'll keep this short and sweet. This place sucks. The management is the worst I've ever had the displeasure of interacting with at any restaurant or retail store. They are arrogant and rude. Let me preface this by saying that I hardly ever complain about anything at restaurants. I eat out a dozen times a week, and I complain twice a year, and mostly for gross stuff in my food. Once, I ordered the chicken teriyaki, and had about a 2 inch piece of wood in my food. It was a piece of chopstick. I told our waiter, who got a manager. He offered me 10% off. Serious-fucking-ly? 10% off when your incompetent chefs managed to get WOOD in my food? No. No way. I refused that bargain, and eventually got the meal comped. Naturally, we didn't go back for a while. But, we decided to give Sushi Garden a go once again for lunch today. This time, in my fried rice, there was hair. I told our waitress, who apologized. I figured the bill would reflect the fact that I didn't eat my meal, but alas, it did not. So, I flagged down a manager. He was VERY defensive from the get go. He questioned me like I was trying to scam him, though it was clear that I did not eat. He walked away to find our waitress who took the hair away. He offered no apology, just a skeptical attitude. He returned with our check, put it in front of me without looking at me or speaking to me, and walked away. What the fuck man? That's how you treat a customer? Seriously, I can't remember ever being treated like such a piece of shit at a restaurant. In summary, to hell with this place. There's plenty of good sushi in Tucson. I'll go to one of those places, where they might just appreciate my business and care if they serve me food with someone else's biological material in it.
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Stephanie M.

I usually favor the other location by the foothills mall, not only because it's closer to me but because I find better service there as well. This location used to be in a smaller place which I had some of my best memories as well as great service and sushi. Now that they've stepped up to this location, I feel the attitude and ambiance have gone way down. It's more of a showy appeal and "club-like". They've gone down in service with their help staff and I've found most of them to be snooty. The interior is quite club like, more like sit down and have a cocktail than let's eat some sushi vibe. All interactions with the sushi chefs are cut off at the sushi bar unlike before where you personally talked to them and handed them your selections where they would then prepare your sushi in front of you. You were able to pick your chef before. But now, who knows who makes your sushi? I really hate how it has become more glam than quality. If that's your thing, I'm sure you'll enjoy this location.
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Jaime G.

Just left the Sushi Garden, and I must say I am disappointed. All the happy hour rolls were premade and dry. All the fish was dry and clearly not fresh, it seemed like the rice was made yesterday because it would not stay together. The ginger tasted old and clearly not fresh. Even the soy sauce tasted watered down. DON'T go here!!
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Shawn C.

I'm writing this review because I am 45 minutes from going to Sushi Garden, and the thought of it is making me hungry. Why am I fan? Let me tell you. 1. I have travelled around the country having Sushi in many places faraway from and close to the ocean- the Sushi is fresh and delicious here, in Tucson. 2.Lots of servers that are assigned to many different tables that work together to bring you fast, efficient service. 3. ALL YOU CAN EAT MENU OPTION. The choices are fair (always wanting more variety) and the deal you get is a GANGA. 4. The ambience is sleek, fresh, and elegant without feeling up-ity. Try going on "off-hours" between 2-5 and experience great dining service. When it gets busy....it gets busy.
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Dani S.

Sushi garden is definitely not my favorite sushi place. I think the fish is mediocre and the wine list even more mediocre. I usually get dragged here by friends. I'd rather hold off and enjoy sushi in coastal cities.
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Jamie L.

It used to be so good. Now it's loud, uncomfortable and the sushi tastes fishy every time. They messed up my order once and when I told them they asked if I had allergies and actually tried to make me eat it anyway. So disappointing.
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Billy C.

Tried to go here last night with some friends. Keyword being, tried. We arrived and had to wait a little while to be seated, which is fine since it was a Saturday night. After we got seated, it took far far to long to get anyone's attention to even order drinks. The waitress/lady working that we stopped was very rude and gave us a lot of attitude. I let it slide since maybe, just maybe she was having a bad night (been there before). After waiting another ~10 minutes for water, she came over and told us they didn't have any more cups and had to wait to get more to clean. You're telling me a busy restaurant on a Saturday night doesn't have enough cups? wow. Once we finally got our waters, to be honest, I didn't feel comfortable drinking it because the waitress at this point had still been rude and made everyone at the table feel very awkward and uncomfortable. She had been swearing, touching/placing hands on people shoulders/arms and overall very rude. Once we finally had our orders together no one ever came back. She ignored us for a good ~20 minutes and we decided to leave. We never ordered anything so it was an easy decision to get up and leave. I worked in the restaurant business for 5+ years and held many positions. I have never seen such horrible service before and all the things this waitress did, you definitely don't do as a server. I always give the benefit of the doubt to the server because I know from experience everyone has bad shifts or something out of the servers control will happen. Not this time though. This server made this experience so memorable that none of us will be coming back.
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Jessie M.

I used to like Sushi Garden until my recent experience. For starters there was a bug in my drink (still was charged for it) service was slow (the waitress took & put in an order for 8ppl that sat down after a friend and I.) We ordered 4 rolls and we're happy to realize that it was happy hour after we ordered. We couldn't finish our food so we asked for boxes. We were told that WE COULDN'T TAKE OUR FOOD HOME UNLESS WE WANTED TO BE CHARGED FULL PRICE. We talked to management(Miko at the time) and she basically gave us the cold shoulder. Takamatsu, RA, Mr.An's are far better and you can take your food with you Happy!
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Jay B.

There are simply better and more authentic places in town for less money. Why would you go here? If you want to order all you can eat sushi and have them constantly motoring you as you eat (you can't leave anything on the plate or they will charge you a fee) then go here. It was so stressful and completely not enjoyable! I felt like I was being watched while I ate and the waiter even reminded me I had to finish every piece of rice on the plate! I felt like the boy in Matilda who was forced to eat the entire chocolate cake until he threw up. I wish I made a sandwich at home and saved my money. Also, its more like a club than a Japanese restaurant.
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Ariel S.

This is one of the few sushi places I've been in Tucson. The setting and atmosphere are fun and more "hip" than other places in the area.The sushi is pretty good. I always get the Baked California Roll which is delicious. If you're looking for some good sushi and a nice scene for dinner, this place is a great spot to go.
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Tarah D.

This is by far one of my favorite sushi spots in Tucson. The new location on Broadway and Country Club is absolutely gorgeous! The lighting and decor give the restaurant a mix between a nice ambiance and modern edginess. The outdoor patio is beautiful and backs up to their full service bar and flat screen TVs. The patio also has heaters, so if you're like me, you can enjoy being outside without getting too cold! Prices are very reasonable and I have never been disappointed by the food!
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Mark S.

So, two guys (me and my buddy) walk into a sushi bar: Me: Nigiri is the stuff that comes with the fish on top and rice underneath, right? Him: No that's sashimi, I think... hell if I know. Me: How about we just get a California roll. Him: That's the one that comes fried, right? Me: Hell if I know. Him: Maybe we should just get the all-you-can-eat sushi buffet. It's twenty bucks. Me. I don't care. You're buying. We ended up getting: an order of egg rolls, tuna tataki and a "spicy special" that was a mixture of avocado, onion and some sort of fish on top of rice, sort of nigiri (if I am correct) style. Later, when we decided that we should have just done the AYCE sushi buffet because we were still hungry, we ordered a spicy tuna roll. All of it seemed fresh. The spicy special was kind of strange and a little bit of a mess to eat. As soon as you dipped it in the soy sauce, it fell apart. Chopsticks were no longer an option. We had to ask for, gasp, forks... and then the waitress brought us only one. The tuna tataki was good. Slices of tuna and avocado accompanied by some sort of herby dipping sauce that was not too heavy on soy sauce. The egg rolls were crispy but the filling was kind of mushy. The spicy tuna roll was probably my favorite of the three sushi dishes we had. I have had the lunch buffet ($8.95) in the past. They have a little of everything, including some standard sushi rolls. There are better, cheaper Asian buffets in town, IMO. They probably deserve a higher rating. Maybe if the roll hadn't fallen apart and the waitress had brought me my own fork...
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Marina M.

I was looking for a late dinner, a concept that is not very big in Tucson. Not many places are open late (until 2am on Saturdays) so at least Sushi Garden has that going for them. I was greeted by a very strong smell of Clorox that pretty much foreshadowed the meal that followed. I won't mince words the sushi wasn't good. I was craving a fried roll so I ordered a Vegas roll and the roll tasted as it had been fried way before I ordered it. The batter was also very thin and didn't add much to the taste, which defeats the whole purpose of a fried roll. Even worse, the roll had a strong fishy smell. So gross. The two other rolls we had throughout the evening were just okay. Thinking that maybe the food would be better, we tried the chicken skewers. I was dead wrong. The chicken was so rubbery and had a very strange gamey taste. It's also annoying that their drink specials are more expensive that full-price drinks elsewhere. They do have 2 dollar sake which is nice. It's a pet peeve of mine when a restaurant spends too much on interiors while ignoring the food quality. Sushi Garden falls under this category. Sushi Garden could benefit from focusing on their food rather than ritzy interiors. They are, after all, a food establishment.
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Savannah C.

I got horribly sick just a few hours after eating the sushi and drinking a water. Could it have been from something else? Yes but sometimes you just know it's food poisening
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Tuyen C.

If I were to rate the success of this restaurant as a business, the owner would get a big @ss shout out. In fact, it might be an excellent case study for Harvard Business School (if they ever bothered to study a small restaurant in timbuktucson). But we're here today to pay respect to a lost art - the art of making and serving sushi. Yes, SG had Americanized this to perfection and the original intention of sushi and its quality are completely thrown out the window. But in a genius kind of way, it is exactly what the mass asks for, and SG has given the Tucson mass exactly the under-rated, all-you-can-eat sushi with cheap drinks during happy hour. Boom ... what we have here is a gold mine for the owner, but if you want genuine Japanese sushi, read my other reviews ... to find out where to go. Consider yourself informed ... and you're quite welcome! Just kidding Yelpers, I can't possibly be that condescending ...LOL
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Teez G.

I love ordering sake. I think that's what its called. The raw salmon over rice with a pinch of wasabi in between. I ordered 8 for the all you can eat. Great. Delicious. Smooth pieces. Like butter in your mouth. Ordered 8 more. Looked like left over peices glued together. Gross. Looked misscolored or dried up, ugly frankenpeices. Would have 5 star if it was like the first set every time. Felt like I was some fat person who was gonna eat them out of house and home. Might change review if next experiences change.
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Jesse N.

I was way into this place. It was very crowded, but the sushi bar treated us well. Great for posting up to watch a game on TV and grab some solid sushi. The decor was fresh and didn't feel like what I expected from a place with a buffet.
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Kayla N.

Cheap happy hour. Sit outside on the nice patio with misters. Fast service that is friendly and always good. This place already has a million reviews so I won't say to much. Other than everyone is right!
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Paul A.

Well what can I say besides Sushi Garden is one of my personal favorite places to eat in Tucson. The sushi is always fresh and fast to come out. The lollipop roll is delicious I recommend it. The spicy dragon roll is also worth a try. Service is great the staff is always friendly
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Anh N.

When the craving for sushi happened when I was Tucson, first thought that came to mind was, "how far am I from the Ocean??!" Needless to say - Sushi Garden not only met the very minimal expectations I had set, they far exceeded them in terms of creativity, quality, and ambience. Creativity definitely set this place a part. There have been countless occassions where your eyes are definitely hungrier than your stomach and all rolls start tasting the same. This was not the case at Sushi Garden - most of the rolls we ordered I can still distinctly remember. My favorite - the tator tot roll. Had no idea what to expect, but loved it! Definitely a repeater for when I find myself in the middle of a desert craving me some seafood.
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Nicole R.

The sushi is always fresh and delicious. The service, if you are at the bar, is awesome. 4 or 5 stars, really. The young woman that works there is fabulous and always smiling. The service in the rest of the dining room is weak. I mean, blah. No smiles, nothing. They already don't have to talk to you much since you order off a slip a paper, but would a little personality hurt? My $60 bill got my subpar waitress a $12 tip she didn't deserve. But I am in the industry, so I can never tip too little (my own problem) I'll go back again, but request to sit at the bar next time.
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Karla A.

Garden Roll. Yum. Need I say more? Fun atmosphere. Great patio. Friendly staff. Will definitely go again.
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Mark H.

Sushi in Tucson? You bet your ass and this place is great with very friendly staff. One complaint - why do I need to fill out a paper card while sitting in front of a Sushi Chef at the sushi bar? Allow customers to actually "talk" to the Chef to order and this place becomes a 5 star sushi bar.
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Allison M.

Ive been going here for years until this last year, their sushi is either frozen or way too warm, the service is no good. The volcano roll is the only cool roll in my opinion, but as far as fresh fish? None here. Sorry Sushi Garden you lost an avid sushi lover.
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Robert R.

This place is only acceptable since its a chain. Only go here if you want all you can eat. Also at nights they always have open tables but are reluctant to seat anyone. So whatever time the hostesses tell you, make sure to at least double it
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Teresa C.

I really don't understand the hype - never did, never will. The place is nicely decorated and I do love the patio. What gets me is the quality. They try to cheapen everything. I've been at this location twice and the one on the north side a few times(when I was in college and didn't know any better!). For example, the caterpillar roll is a VERY common roll. It is made pretty much the same everywhere. They put teriyaki sauce on the roll instead of eel sauce, seriously? California roll also another common roll...they put one crab stick split in half for one roll. California rolls typically have 2 crab sticks in the roll. The tator tots specialty roll is inconsistent. The sauce the first time was a peanut butter sauce more sweet and the second time it was sour like it had vinegar in it. The spicy tuna on it is also frozen tuna not fresh. All their sushi has WAY too much rice in it. People think they are getting a deal but the truth is, the best and most skilled sushi chefs makes their rolls with the least rice possible but the nori paper fully and evenly covered.My credentials? Well, I was a GM at a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. I've never tried their buffet but the truth is, I never will. The only Japanese buffet I've ever been to was Minato's in Long Island, NY and it was like $40 per person. I know it is not all about how much something cost but a lot of times it does reflect the quality of food, especially when it comes to seafood. Overall, it is a great spot for college students and sushi beginners but not for actual Japanese foodies.
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Gretchen W.

Almost every Friday you can find me at Sushi Garden. No joke. It is a favorite haunt of my circle of friends because of the amazing sushi and the delicious lunch spread. As I've mentioned before, I'm not much for buffets. But SG's offerings are delish!! There is fresh sushi on the buffet that is absolutely delicious; california rolls, spicy tuna, salmon skin, and more. On the hot table you will find teriyaki salmon (my fave) lo mein, tempura shrimp and veggies, miso soup, seaweed salad, kim chi, salad, fruit. Yum. And all for $15 (includes buffet, drink, tax, & tip). The waiters are super attentive and don't kick us out when we are laughing and having a great time! :) They keep the drinks full and clear the empty plates quickly. The atmosphere is hip and current. A little contemporary, a little pop art, a lot gorgeousness. We've also been to SG in the evening for the sushi happy hour and walked away blissfully with a belly full of delicious, fresh, sushi, edamame, and hours of laughter with my friends. THAT can't be beat.
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Layla N.

I love the atmosphere at sushi garden. The rolls are great and they have so many sauces. My girlfriend and I love the tempura rolls which we really enjoyed here. I was indifferent to the service, but maybe the waitress was not very interactive because it was a busy Friday night. I really liked sitting at the sushi bar where we could watch the sushi chefs prepare different rolls. The sushi chef nearest me was very friendly and answered all my questions and suggested some sauces I might like. The people I sat next too were nice as well. The restaurant has a modern vibe and the bar is pretty cool when you walk in. I'd definitely go here again.
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Max K.

Sushi garden used to be my go to place, now it's disappointing. Crab puffs have no crab, had to ask for ginger & wasabi& soy sauce, service not great. Boy has this gone down hill.
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J Y.

This place is just too amazing. Both the quality of the food and price were great. The tip is included on your bill and the waitress still served the 8 of us with speed and enthusiasm on a busy night. The valet attendant ran to my car to retrieve my sweater. I will be returning here next payday :)
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Jess D.

Volcano roll ..yum!!
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Allysa A.

Every time I end up at this particular Sushi Garden I am always hoping this time will be better than the last, but every time I am disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the food is always good and consistent quality, but the service is awful! My friends and I usually go to this location because it is close for an after work dinner but we are starting to think it's just an all around better idea to drive up to the Foothills location. Like I said the food here is always good and there is always a game on which is nice. The decor is pretty cool and funky inside which is kind of neat. The service is just barely service. Whenever our food is brought to the table, the server just seems to drop it off and run, and forget needing to ask for something extra like napkins or another set of chopsticks. I even had one server roll their eyes at me when I asked about a refill on my drink. They pretty much just seem to disappear after they have dropped off your food and drinks. I think from now on, we will be driving out to the Foothills location where the food AND the service are awesome.
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Lauren Xiaowen M.

I've been to Sushi Garden a couple of times with my coworkers during our lunch break, and most of the time, we did buffet coz we don't have to wait to get our orders. The sushi on the buffet menu isn't so good, just very basic and cheap rolls, but for $8.95 per person, that's still a pretty good deal. I particularly like the Teriyaki Salmon, especially the freshly cooked one with lots of sauce, very tender and yummy. It becomes ours' favorite items. Other than the food, I like their decor a lot, very modern compared to most of the Japanese restaurant in town, fit my modern taste!
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Jo E.

Delicious sushi -- all you can eat price is amazing!
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Ann T.

My Husband & I tried Sushi Garden on Broadway.When we first walked in, it was stuffy and hot we opted to sit outside. The patio was pretty clean and our server was prompt and greeted us with a smile. We had Ice teas and a variety of Spicy Sushi rolls which were very Good. Would have liked a little more ginger and the music was so loud we could not hear one another talk.
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Lynn B.

Good solid sushi, won't blow you away, will never disappoint. All you can eat sushi is a blast though. The new location is HUGE, bring all your friends. Fun place to sake bomb on a Friday night.
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Tiffany S.

Sushi garden is a Tucson staple - and as such, I've been many many times. And to be honest I'll probably go many more in the future. Pro's: - The new location is pretty awesome and hip with cool music and a college crowd - They have some unique rolls, my favorites are the Green Mussel roll and the New Orleans roll - where else can you get fried crawfish on a sushi roll???? These rolls keep me coming back! - The cheap and perfect sake bomb, especially good for groups and the aforementioned college crowd Cons: - When the place gets crowded (and it sure does) you might not see the waiter for awwwile - The service and quality can vary, I've been disappointed with sloppily rolls before Overall it's a great place for groups and fun atmosphere, but it isn't necessarily the best sushi or service in town, but worth a try most times
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Dave G.

I like my tempura cooked not raw. and dripping with raw batter on the inside . This no way to start a meal with a defective appetizer. They offered to make another one but the thought of it was unappealing. Everything else was fine. I just want some consistency. Bad fried rice my first visit and raw tempura my second is the start of a pattern.
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Jed B.

I really don't know why I come here, they have some pretty strict rules on their supposed deals, the service is consistently poor and the sushi is flat out okay. I'll take my money and sushi cravings elsewhere. No more sushi garden for me. I get it, it's a hot spot, it's trendy but I think i'm better off breaking away from the herd. All in all, highly overrated.
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Eric G.

Wow Sushi Garden, you have grown up from a little family-styled sushi restaurant to a full-fledged hipster sushi joint. Welcome to the world fancy-pants! Seriously. Walking from the bar area to your table, you will travel through no less than 4 distinct dining areas, each with a different feel from each other. Surprisingly, they somehow tie it all together by means of the green backlit sushi bar. Pretty snazzy. As for the alcohol bar... who doesn't like a light up bar top?! So how about the food? Surely a place this hip has some truly fancy offerings? Well... maybe not. Don't get me wrong. The sushi isn't bad. In fact I tend to like Sushi Garden's style in preparation. But it is exactly the same as it was in their old location. To some, this continuity might be a good thing. But with the drastic change in venue, I thought I might be in for more of a wow-factor surprise. Now how about that service? I really can't complain considering how ridiculously crowded it was. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that a 7.30pm trip landed us a 45 minute wait at the bar before being seated at our table for 6. Still, I don't think everyone would appreciate the way that food comes out piecemeal. I understand this is typical for sushi orders. But I shouldn't have two of my offerings in front of me while half the people at the table still have nothing. That said, our glasses of water never ran dry. I'll be back Sushi Garden... you stole a little part of my heart many years ago with your old location. I just hope your menu grows up some day to fit your new big-boy threads-of-a-location.
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Eric C.

This was my second time at the new location. I really like Sushi Garden at the old location, so I wasn't terribly surprised when I liked the new location. One of the things I really like about the new place is that they seem to have a much higher server to customer ratio. Service is really great and the sushi didn't take long to prepare either. As for the food, we always get the $20.00 all you can eat sushi. And I ALWAYS make sure to get my moneys worth. The rolls and nigiri are always good. The selection on the all you can eat menu isn't as extensive as the pay per menu, but it has a variety that should suit any taste. All in all, I recommend Sushi Garden.
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Joseph L.

I went with a group of people and I had tried just about all their dishes...sorry I have not much to say .I rather stop right here......not wasting too much your time nor my..
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L.C. W.

I have been here many times and have always had a good experience. The food is good, and they offer a $19.95 all you can eat sushi menu, A happy hour, and a $8.95 lunch buffet. The vibe is great, and the decor is modern and inviting. They have a separate bar area, where you can get drinks and order food, the bar can also be opened up so you can sit outside and still order drinks directly from the bartender and watch TV. They have great beers on draft and the bartenders seem well versed in making a variety of drinks. There is also an outdoor seating area that seems to be waiting to be set up. The wait staff is always very helpful and quick. The sushi bar is excellent to watch a game and watch the sushi chef make your food. If you sit in the green room(table 15) you can watch all the TV's that are in the dining area(a little secret, just don't be there when I am!), this is great for the guy's that want to watch multiple games at the same time. Unfortunately our last experience involved some bad fish. I am sure you know that once you have a bad fish experience it is hard to go back.
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Ivette O.

I had never been to Sushi Garden, but my SIL wanted to have her birthday lunch there. So we ventured out. The food was ok. We ordered rolls and got the buffet, we had to properly evaluate all of our options-Didn't we? The buffet had several rolls (maybe 6) mostly crab and one shrimp and a veggie. As for food in the buffet a super sweet yokisoba, delicious beef broccoli and awesome tempura veggies and crab wontons. Desserts were limited-the jello was more like playdough or a science fair project gone wrong. The Vegas roll was awesome and the spicy california roll was good too. The service was ok, apparently we were there beyond our servers liking because after about 30-45 minutes she just ignored us until she brought the check. We were the midday on a beautiful Saturday, but no one was seated outside on the patio (thanks to the wind), the interior is beautifully decorated with very modern decor. The bar has tvs to keep up with the March Madness scores and the drinks are plentiful. Would I go back? Yes, but it wouldn't be my first choice.
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Michael B.

I used to frequent their older location (where Azian is now) and was a fan of the cheap sushi and the nice atmosphere, but ever since they have gone to their new location I have had nothing but issues with them. I usually go during happy hour (which isn't that great of the deal most days) and will always regret it when their is better options in the city. Their prices are fair but the service is horrible. The past couple of times the staff have been either rude, non-existent, or catty. None of those things go well with sushi (I myself prefer having wasabi and ginger with mine). If you must go here, don't go on a weekday and expect to have long conversations while the staff gets their act together and your food prepared.
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David B.

While I'm all for businesses trying to improve their bottom line the new Sushi Garden has gone all high techy. You no longer sit at your regular guys' station and get personalized service. No any more now your order is routed the computer and it's goes to the next guy. Forget the old "High, how are you" welcome. Now you order and some random guy (often an apprentice) brings an item and some other guy might bring another item on your order. Really ? I didn't think the old system was broken, so why all the change ? Today I was told that if I didn't finish my salmon which was sub par that I would be charged for it. I argued that if I was charged that I would not come back and spend $30 per visit ..twice a month.. every month. They were not impressed with my loyalty. Oh they're big time now.
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Matthew S.

The new location is much improved and has a great atmosphere. It was great for people watching on a Friday night. We ordered the Fat Boy Roll and the Las Vegas Roll. Both were delicious, but the Fat Boy Roll probably is up there w/ my top 5 favorite sushi rolls of all time. I highly recommend. Some other nice things about this place is that they have free valet parking, a great happy hour and also all you can eat sushi for $21
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E N.

Originally, I thought I'd have to give it a sad one star rating because of the poor service and bad quality of fish which is what I had experienced my first time here. However, it's a friend group favorite so I've been here many more times then I would have anticipated. Service is okay- sometimes you get stuck with a godawful waiter sometimes you get a good one. Its kinda like a box of chocolate that has a mix of chocolate and chocolate covered poo. Prices- Pretty decent although I'd recommend doing the all-you-can-eat instead of the happy hour if you are lookin to get some bang with your buck Quality- They must switch inbetween crappy fish for all-you-can-eat items and good fish for regular menu items because the fish was much better ordering off the regular menu than the buffet style menu. It may just be me.. Often times I find that the orbits of the planets and the angle of the earth rotating on its axis just drives my taste buds astray- who knows...I'm kidding, yea... Atmosphere- The best place to get crunk in the classiest way possible. Sushi overrides any unsophisticatedness that you may demonstrate while getting plastered off of sake bombs. Come on, its sushi. So overall, not too bad if you play your cards right.
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Katie B.

Awful !!! I got sick after eating there and I called the manager and they suggested I got sick from a food I ate prior that day... I went for lunch i highly doubt my breakfast fruit made me violently I'll!
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Christine M.

We have been coming to Sushi Garden for several years, the sushi is good! But my biggest complaint is the rolls never stay together. I ordered a cucumber roll and they didn't have enough nori to even wrap it, so it fell apart! Hello, I shouldn't have to use a fork to eat it. I showed the waitress and she apologized, but that was it. I feel like they have become an assembly line, they bring one roll out at a time, people in your party have to wait while others eat. At the old place, they would serve it all at once, that is what a 5 star restaurant does. I have decided that I will no longer come here to eat, there are plenty of other sushi restaurants that have better food and service.
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Esteban P.

Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, and best if all......delicious food!
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Shanali Z.

Just went last evening to the new location at Broadway and Country Club. All I can say is WOW! What a turn around! We sat at the bar, (not sushi bar) because there was a line out the door for a table, and within (I kid you not) 3 mins, our first rolls came out. They're really picked up their game with decor, service, and quality of food. Can't wait for another date night with the hubs!
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Sarah S.

Ok I have eaten here twice, and I don't get what all the bad reviews are about. I just moved here from Michigan, and trust me in Mi., good sushi is hard to find. If I wanted good sushi, I had to plan visiting "good" places when I was in Chicago, or Toronto. Then I moved here, and Sushi Garden was the first sushi place I tried. I will be honest I had low expectations (really low), I figured it was just another theme restaurant, that boasted about asain food, but was really american. But boy was I wrong! The first time I went with a large party of people, and the person in charge of the event ordered for the table. I figured I would try a peice or two, not like it and grab a bite on the way home. Well.... lets just say that isn't how it went down. I tried one of each type she ordered (two of a couple that were really good), and I loved it! This was the best sushi I have had in a long time, they were rolled properly (they didn't just fall apart), the fish was prepared properly (blanched so it didn't just taste like raw fish), and they used good nori! The nori is usually my biggest complaint in cheap sushi, cheap nori is thick, and has a seaweed taste. Yes I know it's seaweed, but cheap nori overpowers everything else, and makes sushi hard to eat for me. Sushi Garden uses paper thin nori, and it doesn't fight the taste of the other ingredents. On my second visit I noticed one of the complaints of other yelpers, the service needs a bit of work. Yes the servers are very nice, but there is like a half dozen that will service your table. Also the second time I went with a smaller group, just me, my sister in law, and my nephew. I would have given Sushi Garden 5 stars if it wasn't for the service errors. First they brought my sister in law the wrong drink, then they brought out our food, all at diffrent times. Hers came first, then mine, and lastly my poor nephew was waiting for his for almost 20 minuets after ours came. Thats not cool. Either you bring all the food at once, or you bring the child's first. It was not cool that my nephew had to wait, and he was the most hungry out of all of us.
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Eric B.

I'm a sushi and rolls lover. I reviewed the comments on Yelp and was not disappointed at all. Went there for an early dinner (6pm) and loved the place. The selection is simply amazing! The all you can eat option is a very good deal (20$) if you are very hungry, unfortunately in this case the selection is limited but still quite attractive. As all orders are done on demand, which make the food very fresh, I imagine that when the place is packed, it might come slow. I took 4 different rolls, got them fast and found them super good. The place is also very nice inside and outside. The dÃ©cor glows green giving a quite stylish atmosphere and the room is nicely furnished. It's relax and busy, TVs behind the sushi bar, very good for dinner with friends. The overall the experience was great, although not the best sushi ever, but the place is very good.
(5)
E. W.

the food and prices are awesome. The problem I have every time I've been there is the waiters are very attentive on the first round, then after that the service seems to drop off, they either don't check on you often enough or are way too busy. Very good food.
(4)
Roger T.

This place isn't to bad, ever since they moved locations and changed up the view of the place, it seems more inviting. It's a great place to socialize, drink and eat sushi with friends.
(4)
Nicholas S.

First timer... Food was excellent.
(4)
Elptuc E.

We used to go to Sushi Garden always, and for a while we quit as the service went from bad to worse, after they moved to their new location. We were in the mood for just a "few rolls", and decided to go back and give it a chance. We were pleasantly surprised by the fine service we received now. The rolls are always good, and the service has improved 110%!. We were very pleased and will come back now.
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Isabella J.

It's pretty clear that Sushi Garden is a Tucson favorite. I personally am not a huge fan of their sushi, but I am definitely a fan of the new location. The location is fantastic and the interior (props to FORS) is super fun and fabulous and urban chic. I prefer to hit up Sushi Garden for a few drinks with my buddies and maybe share a couple rolls. They do have a pretty extensive offering of crazy inventive sushi rolls that are perfect for sharing. The list goes from basic avocado roll offerings to crazy deep fried cream cheese filled, jalapeÃ±o packed, mayo topped, insanity. And for all you special people with "gluten allergies" (aka fear of rice), they also make rolls with out of cucumber. This place is also great for larger groups. The overall atmosphere is lends itself to more of a party scene, but it seems to be a perfect fit for all this college kids in the area who want seeking a "sake bomb" type of night out on the town. Since I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to Sushi, this isn't my go-to place for top of the line traditional nigiri and sashimi. But I'm definitely in for a fun happy hour.
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Jamie F.

Not the best sushi in the world, but if you want a lot of sushi and good priced drinks, get the all you can eat sushi during happy hour. It's the only way to go with sushi on a serious budget. Not all of us can afford regular priced fresh amazing sushi all the time. Also the atmosphere is good and if you like sports, they have those on multiple tv's as well.
(3)
Sylvian F.

Please couch this review in the following context: If I had known it was an all you can eat sushi joint from the beginning, I probably wouldn't have gone in the first place. If you like eating raw fish in large quantities or prefer a california roll over a good toro nigiri than I suppose the only down-side to this place would be the terrible frozen microwavable appetizers. For anyone with an appreciation for good sushi, you've probably already stopped reading when I mentioned this was an all you can eat joint. I need not elaborate.
(1)
John A.

I have been here several times before when I've been in town on business. Never again! Was violently ill for 2 days after eating dinner here. I should know better. Sushi in the desert?
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Betty T.

I'm pretty biased when it comes to sushi buffets. If you haven't heard yet, Davis, CA is like...the sushi buffet capital of the world. We literally have 5/6 sushi buffets in this tiny town. (Yes, it's crazy.) Lunch buffets are about ~$13.95 per person, and you can order what ever rolls you like. (Like the lion king!) My boyfriend heard from a friend that the place had an $8.95 sushi buffet, so we headed here for lunch one Friday afternoon. The place was only semi-full, and we were seated right away. After reading through the various menus they gave us, we figured out that $8.95 was just for the open buffet they had (which included SOME sushi, but the crap ones I guess), and that the actual sushi buffet was ~$20 per person. Thus, we opted to just stick to the $8.95 buffet, and it was...meh. A lot of the hot foods offered were fried (various tempura, fish, etc.) The sushi, like I said, was the crap sushi -- the cheap ones that don't taste good and have a lot of rice stuffed in it. They had some teriyaki salmon too, but again, it was the part of the fish that was unwanted by sushi chefs/cheap. I also got myself some miso soup -- I like that I was able to put however much tofu and green onions I wanted in my soup. However, I didn't like that the bowl I scooped my soup into was CRUSTY on the outside of one side. Ugh. That was pretty gross. I got myself a new bowl and stifled my complaints, because I didn't want to ruin the beginning of a nice weekend with my boyfriend.
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Caron M.

What a terrible experience. Went for lunch and the service was dismal. Didn't ask what we wanted for drinks, just brought water. No soy sauce, ginger or wasabi was brought. To top it off, there was a bone in the sushi. Talk about an appetite killer. Manager was unapologetic. Did finally offer other food instead, but it really was too little too late.
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Kelsey B.

Really like this place! I have been to both locations and they are great, atmosphere is far better and way more modern than any other sushi place in town. Sushi is always fresh and the happy hr is to die for, great food/drink prices! Only reason this place didn't get 5 stars is that I wish happy hr were at a normal time on Fridays, its only from 10-close, which I didn't know until I got there last Friday :((
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Amy I.

It's 20 dollars for all you can eat sushi on a specific menu they have. After going here on and off with me and my friends, I finally decided it isn't that worth it. The "better" sushi is restricted to one order. This place is more for the social aspect and the bar they have. The service everytime I go isn't always the best. I would rather just go to Azian with their all you can eat beef.
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Alan B.

I'm not a sushi aficionado but the sushi and the seafood is good enough for my un-trained sushi taste at this restaurant goldmine. Living in the middle of nowhere in a pool of desert, you get desperate for decent tasting seafood with a decent price. Well folks, I just had a lunch buffet at this Sushi Garden for the first time and I must say this is the best seafood place buffet for my sonoran desert adjusted taste buds in Tucson! A lunch buffet that is mostly seafood that is....a seafood lunch buffet. I can't find a place in this city where you can get large scoops of shrimps and seafood for about $10 bucks (and taste good too) ! A TEN BUCK Seafood Galore!! Service is excellent - in one hour of chugging their food, I had about 4-5 'how are you doing so far?' or 'everything ok?' or 'do you want some more water?' sentences from the waiter. Sorry , 1 star gastronomers, I'm giving this a 4 star.
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Andy R.

This is the new location where Elle and Olsen's had been in the past (I think that's right). Good news first: Nice place Good food Good price Good service The new place is nice. They put a lot of effort in. Too bad about the clientele. More later. Bad news: Too many staff tripping over each other in my opinion. They could do with a few less people. However, this is a much better problem than the opposite. This is going to be a rare recommendation from me, but they need to raise the price a bit. There were just too many people around. There is a place in Las Vegas off the strip which has better food, but in a worse building and they get away with charging $25 per person. I think that would be appropriate here. Why? I'll try to paint a picture: The girl sitting next to us was somewhere between teeny bopper and early 20's. She had a few pounds of makeup on, and high heels which looked like medieval torture devices. She spoke some version of english which included the word "like" about 10 times per sentence mixed in with a large number of f-bombs. Not quietly either. The thing that brought her in was of about equivalent making. This seemed to be a common type of clientele. Don't bring your kids, in other words. Then again, I guess this is expected in an "all you can eat" setting. There are better choices in town, I'll try to stick to them. If they can reduce the chaos a bit with a slightly higher price, I'll be back often.
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Mike L.

My wife and I have been going to Sushi Garden for years. They have creative, tasty rolls but the restaurant itself was a little run down. But that is no longer the case!!! The new place is fresh, hip, modern but still has the same great food. Decor - What a dramatic change from the old place on Aleveron. The new restaurant is modern, sleek and very inviting. Another complaint from the old location...parking...is also no longer a issue. There is tons of parking at the new place. When you first walk in there is a huge Onyx back lighted bar with tons of TV's. The dining room is real cool...instead of a large open room...you have a large room with broken up areas that allow for a more intimate seating but still maintaining the energy in the room. When we arrived, we noticed that they had just received the patio furniture shipments. It looks like they are going to have tons of patio sofas and chairs in the area behind the bar. We cant wait for this fall for late night happy hour in the patio. Service - Our server was so friendly and our first rolls arrived with in 10 mins of ordering. That was great for us since we had our 15 month old daughter with us. Food - The same great rolls and fresh sushi made it from the old restaurant to the new one.
(5)
Lindsay S.

I wish I could give 2.5 stars: 5 stars for the remodel - the place looks great! Very modern (if you like that). 3 stars for the food - similar to the NW location. I went during happy hour, and they had some great deals! 1 star for the service - even with a new location, I still found their service relatively pushy and rude. They didn't check on us until we were finished. Then, even though my friend said she did not like what she was eating (and was still going to pay for it), the server gave her attitude saying "It's what you ordered, it's what you ordered..."!
(3)
Jide F.

Most affordable sushi I've had so far in Tucson with pretty decent quality. I've been for happy hour and the lunch buffet. While there isn't a ton of variety of sushi during the lunch buffet, all the other items offered were tasty. Bulgogi, miso, shrimp/veggie tempura, fried rice and edamame were just a few of the many dishes in the buffet. And at $8.95, it's a steal for an all-you-can-eat. The service is friendly and both my experiences so far have been wonderful. I will definitely be back!
(4)
E.J. K.

Service was poor. Very unattentive servers. seaweed salad came frozen and was sent back and had was still on bill, had to ask server to remove it. Sushi was average to good. Hostess was downright rude.
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Dora M.

The sushi is OK. Dont come here if you want the best most fresh sushi. The happy hour is good though, it has cheapER drinks and the rolls are good to eat ONLY AT THE 1/2 price! I do however like this new location. Its bigger and therefor less chaotic. I also must say i do enjoy the atmosphere as well as the decor. Very modern and asian inspired furniture and fixtures!
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Khrystal P.

Went to eat an early dinner with the family during labor day weekend. The place was very hip and cool. Not too suitable for children. The rolls and sushi presentation were amazing! The kids ate the udon, which was very healthy (mushrooms). It would be good place to take a date, or just hang out with friends. Would go back with a group of friends just to chill, have some beers and some sushi!
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Kirstin B.

We just recently started coming here since they moved into the old Olsen's building. This a fine enough sushi place, but a bit of a scene. The bar is quite a sight, marble lit from below. It can be a bit of a wait and they don't take reservations so best not to go if you are starving. All in all, it has been a good place for the family sushi dinners. One word of caution however; there are many items that are not available on the all you can eat portion of the menu (my father-in-law prefers this for the family get togethers) so if you are craving something specific see if it in the all-you-can eat menu or not.
(3)
Steven G.

Everyone is talking about the new location of sushi garden and I have to admit, I didn't think it was going to be that big of a change but boy was I surprised. This place looks completely different from the old one and it definitely looks much more upscale than the last, so much that I had to stop wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt because I felt so out of place. I usually get the all you can eat menu which is superb in my opinion. I would highly recommend getting the all you can eat if you can eat more than the cost. Even though its all you can eat you would expect the quality of the sushi to be worse than if you ordered single rolls but it's quite the contrary. The service was great as well and the wait staff is very professional and courteous. One of my friends ordered more than she could handle and our waitress even told us that she would charge us for not finishing it! The only reason why this particular Sushi Garden doesn't receive a 5 is mainly because of the sushi. Even though the majority of the sushi is amazing here there were some which I disliked very much. One of the biggest issues I had was the amount of cream cheese some of their rolls had. While some had a good amount others had way too much. I remember for my Banzai Roll it got to the point where i had to pick out the cream cheese for each piece. Sushi Garden is also notorious for having a large amount of rice in their sushi as well. Lately, I've noticed that this has gotten better but it can be inconsistent from time to time. Decor: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall, I would recommend Sushi Garden for any type of sushi enthusiast from beginners to the experienced Sushi Garden is worth the hype. P.S. This Sushi Garden is also great for viewing sporting event due to a very lavish bar with a large abundance of T.V.'s placed throughout.
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T M.

Decent food but the last time I went I showed up 30 mins prior to the posted store hours closing time and was told they were closed. Three other tables were still seated. Save your time and GO TO SUSHI TEN.
(1)
Pamela S.

I love the new place- much classier than the old Alvernon location. The happy hour prices are fantastic- a Vegas roll, tamago, and a small sake for $10. It's not necessarily the best sushi in Tucson, but it's pretty good.
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Max R.

I think sushi gardens a decent place to get decent sushi. This place is always too loud and seating takes forever. If you want a decent sushi fill, come here.
(3)
Jen H.

MMM... well I guess that's not a real appropriate review, but that's what i say when i hear Sushi Garden. The new remodel is B-E-A-UTIFUL! Food is fantastic (my all time faves are the bonsai roll, and the crunchy hand roll) My hubby doesn't dig the raw stuff too much so he opts for the tootsie, baked California, or Las Vegas roll the latter one we both devourer. The only downside is that I don't live in Tucson so don't make it very much, and that I'm a preggo and cant have sushi (insert mega sad face :(( ) and we cant hold this against them! but believe you me January me and the hubby will be back for sashimi and sake!
(4)
Jennifer V.

This place is amazing!!!!! Love the sushi here. All you can eat $19.95 a person, the downside is if you don't finish your food they charge you an extra $5 even if you take the food home. Las Vegas roll is a definite must order! Its very tasty also the volcano roll is also very delicious, comes without rice which is great! Dragon roll is also very good with added cream cheese. Came here twice in one week! The service was great! Highly recommended and I will definitely be coming back!
(4)
Bryan H.

Sushi is something my wife and I "treat" ourselves to. We don't eat out all the time and so we may have sushi several times a year. I love traditional sushi and my wife need it to be cooked. Ying and yang! We went to Sushi Garden for a late dinner on Saturday and sat in the bar. Place was packed (which is usually a good sign). The waiter said the kitchen was backed up which isn't what you want to hear when you are hungry. The rolls came out and all were tasty, but everyone of them fell apart or came close to. Embarrassing when you have I grab it with your fingers. Good rolls are typically rolled tight and these were not. Maybe it was because they were rushed, but we will probably go somewhere else next time. Overall tasty but not the best.
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Jackie L.

I went with a group of coworkers, for the lunch buffet. The space is great, and we got a large table by the north windows. I am not a big sushi eater (hey, I keep meaning to be), so maybe it's just me, but-- was there hardly any sushi at this buffet? The buffet food seemed much more generic Chinese than anything else, and even though it was early on into lunch, the buffet selections were thinning down to the bottom. Toward the end of lunch (um, my third plate), the buffet was being refilled, but in an annoying way-- the people refilling were doing it as slowly as possible, blocking the line, and seemingly oblivious to the waiting patrons. The buffet food was mediocre-- nothing special. I don't know that I'd do the buffet again, but seeing the beautiful trays of sushi (ordered from the menu) that other people were enjoying made me want to come back.
(3)
Gaynor A.

This was my first visit and I had a great time. Strted off with the Gummie Bear, was good but a little too strong. Tbe sushi rolls where great. Was sooo full after that I found it difficult to move. The service was great, plenty of room amd we had a tenminute wsit which was not bad before we got seated. Will definetely go back again.
(5)
Jacob F.

The avocado rolls are the bomb here and I am not a big sushi fan! This is a good place to go with a group of friends looking to hang and start out the night!
(4)
Michael D.

One of my favorites. Food is delicious, ambience is amazing (trendy, fun), and just an overall good time. Only complaint is they could do something a bit better for happy hour. But if you're craving sushi this is where you want to go.
(4)
Jenna R.

Good food, mediocre service. A friend and I went here on friday. When we arrived, the hosted practically shouted at us, and was extremely rude, yet we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly and the food was brought out very fast. great sushi, and delicious miso soup! Not expensive either. Getting drinks refilled was an issue however.
(4)
Alison K.

Went here with my cousin who goes to U of A and we happened to be there for happy hour. I ordered a beer and she had to order a drink (non alcoholic OK) so we could order off the happy hour menu. She got a diet coke even though she only wanted water. We got a few rolls and had five pieces left over that we wanted to box up so she could bring them back to her dorm. The waitress said we couldn't take them with since they were off the happy hour menu. She did offer that we could pay full price and then take them with us. Give me a break. Too many rules for me. Sushi was fine, atmosphere was loud, service was fair. Not planning to return.
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Dori S.

Good sushi, hit or miss service, I enjoy the food and the atmosphere here, but I am so disappointed that the sushi arrives on warm plates, which comprises both the integrity of the fish and the experience. I would think that they would try to fix this, as to increase the quality of both presentation and freshness.
(3)
Mary Y.

Love this new location! The spacious indoor restaurant has a bar, sushi bar, a large seating area and a cozy outdoor patio that is inviting for all occasions! The restaurant is trendy and modern and with so many people there, you get the feeling you will run into someone you know. I had the Gummy bear martini (without the gummy bears) and loved it! The service and food were great. I can't wait for warmer weather.. I'll be outside on the patio soaking up the ambiance!
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Layne M.

So horrible. Such a poor value. Terrible service. I get it, you spent a bunch of money on a swanky new remodel. But to be honest I'd much rather eat at somewhere like Kazoku that's clean, nice, and genuine instead of trying to be a rockstar sushi place or something. I hate this place, their food isn't good, and I get mad whenever anyone wants to go there and I get dragged along because it's so popular in Tucson. And I'm not particularly cheap, I love eating out and I don't mind spending good money for good food and service. But that just isn't the case here. Maybe if you're getting the all-you-can-eat and only getting sushi, it's an ok value for you, but it's still terrible and personality-free.
(1)
Tommy S.

This is my first one star rating, and let me tell you I have no remorse giving it. In fact the only remorse I feel is because I actually came here. Now to paint the picture. I was a long time sushi garden fan. My friends and I would come here all the time at all hours of the day and evening. It was always super chill and also pretty cheap. This was back when they were on Alvernon and Broadway. This was also when miso and edamame, like most sushi joints, were free. After going here for awhile, I started to notice the quality of service begin to rapidly decline. It would take forever to get a simple water, and even longer to get it refilled. Then the miso and edamame disappeared. Now that this place has moved to the gorgeous new location, I felt completely disconnected. A friend and I walked in last night, I was digging the new look, totally cool. The decor was spot on for a hip urban, "college style" sushi place, and the music was good. We sat down excited to enjoy this new attitude. However, things took a turn for the worst almost immediately. The sushi chefs were all young college kids. They wore the blue jackets which means they were apprentices. The main chefs were all the guys that were previously the apprentices at the last place. Wheres the older chefs that put in 20 years in search of sushi excellence. There was not one asian chef on the line up. Now Im not throwing these guys under the bus because you certainly don't need to be asian to make sushi but, c'mon Its all about the experience. Anyhow I must say that the sushi I got that night was nothing but small dilapidated rice rolls compared to the sushi I used to get here. They were all falling apart and the portions were pathetic. But Im getting ahead of myself. Lets talk about the serious chef-client disconnect that was happening. I picked the rolls and such that I wanted on the menu, (mind you Im already $2 invested because of the bowl of miso that was only 1/4 full and the edamame) I hand the sheet to the chef and he rings a bell and has a waitress come take it. While Im waiting the chef is just standing there staring blankly off into the distance, and not even trying to have conversation. I finally get my drink. Almost 15-20 minutes later someone comes out of the back with a receipt paper and hands it to the chef. FINALLY he begins to make my rolls. We were so hungry that we housed the entire platter in less then 10 minutes, and ask how to order more. He tells us we have to ring the bell so the waitress can come back and bring us the sheet, so she can then take it to the back and within another 20 minutes I might get another roll. Whatever!! so I ring the stupid bell. 5 minutes pass..... 10 minutes pass..... finally someone comes over and offers to take our plates, my glass has been empty for almost the whole visit and I tell the guy go ahead and take em, and I'll take the check too! The check came in less than a minute!!! I gave the card the check was gone in less then 30 seconds. The bill came back in less then a minute!!! WTF!!!! What a piss poor excuse for a sushi place! We got up and left hungry! Now If I owned a place and my customers spent $25.00 They better at least not have hunger pains when they leave. So lastly on the way out I asked for a comment card.... Go figure they looked at me funny and said " A what?" and handed me a sushi menu to write on the back of!! This really did it I was Steaming!! and Hungry!! So we drove back clear across town and enjoyed culvers and got full! The End. Moral of the story - Sushi Garden is dead to me and they certainly fell victim to greed. Don't let them get you. - Sorry so long
(1)
Shannon L.

Sushi garden has great tasting sushi and a hip environment. However, I have had difficulty finding a parking spot on numerous occasions. Service has also not been up to par sometimes.
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Mikko T.

Horrible service. I got a tuna roll and there was barely any tuna in it. Our waiter was unknowledgeable. I'm a sushi lover, but this was probably the worst sushi place I've ever been to.
(1)
Ashley S.

Four stars for an awesome happy hour, great lunch buffet, and pretty remodeled interior. Service has always been alright, and it's not the best sushi I've ever had, but it's my go-to happy hour.
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Rachel C.

I love sushi and I used to come here regularly - but over the last few years the service and quality of food has declined. It was worse when they were on Alvernon - maybe moving to Broadway was jump the staff needed. When visiting I feel like im in the fast food / tourist version of sushi. i dont get the feeling that my meal is special or that I am anything other than a table or wallet. I prefer to visit Sushi Ten these days. They are smaller - a nice family feel - plus the food is always fresh. Wait time is slightly longer - but its worth it.
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Carlo D.

Tucson isn't exactly a city you'd expect to find decent sushi, but Sushi Garden comes though. I've been to the old location on Alvernon, which was more of a family style setting, but the new location on Country Club is modern and, well...sexy. All you can eat sushi for $20? Can't beat it!
(4)
Stephanie H.

Good sushi, never had the buffet. Everything is well explained on the menu for people like me who don't know a ton about sushi.
(4)
Amy M.

Mmmmmm Delicious, awesomely hip atmosphere, good service. A great place to go for a date or a night with the ladies! Spicy Crab roll!!!!
(4)
Anthony Z.

Best sushi ive ever had. Been to a few places in Tucson, and in San diego. Love the remodel, just seems to have upped the atmosphere from the old location. Service is decent, as are the prices. I only go during happy hour.
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kathy w.

Shame on you! Did management know when they entertained parties of 8 or more, they would double-dip on the tips? They add 18% to the bill...but it's also including tax in the total. So you tip your server, then Sushi Garden gets the extra on the tax! They admit it it! Poor way to take advantage of your unsuspecting customers.
(1)
Dinah F.

First time here and all I can say is Wow! Service was excellent. Loved the $19.95 All U can Eat, and boy did we! We are still talking about it. Definitely will be back. Only next time no appetizers for me, I will go straight for the sushi!
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Jesus G.

Some days they have a morning buffet. I was there and watched folks gobble up some great chow. Too bad I had already eaten. When I come back I am coming here. I saw a large group (ten?) soldiers attack the buffet. They filled their plates to the top and looked quite happy after their conquest.
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Pam W.

After living in Japan for the last three years and getting 5 minute old fish, my husband and I are self declared sushi snobs. I had heard good things about sushi garden so we decided to give it a chance. We decided to sit at the bar since they told us it was faster. Boy were they not lying. Our waitress was like lightening getting us drinks and taking our order. My husband tried several of the rolls and was extremely impressed with the quality of the fish. I tried the tilapia dinner and it was pretty tasty for a cooked meal at a sushi place. This is definitely our new "go to" sushi place in Tucson!
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Priscila B.

I like their sushi but they don't have the best service. The last time, the girl brought out a sushi with the paper order on top of it. My friends complained and she gave us an attitude saying it came like that from the kitchen... WT Heck?
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Alysia W.

This new location is in a small plaza one block west of the old location on Country Club/Broadway! I came to check out the new place yesterday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by their upgrade in decor.. They have a great looking bar, modern furniture, a buffet section, and a large sushi bar.. Their restaurant now has a lot of color and design to it compared to the Alvernon location which was drab and run-down looking.. I love their new wall decor but was kind of confused as to why there were 3-4 different types of chairs/tables throughout the restaurant.. I don't know if they were trying to create small pockets of ambiance within each section, or if they just couldn't afford to buy consistent pieces for each room.. I have always been a fan of this restaurant so I was highly anticipating their move to this new building and it's already looking more promising than the past location.. For lunch I ordered 2 Philly rolls and 1 Hamachi nigiri and my bill came to a total of $15.. Everything tasted great but they put a little too much cream cheese in the Philly rolls.. My only complaint about this new location is the layout of their tables makes it quite difficult to walk through the restaurant without bothering other diners, and their whole wait staff is new so it's like a crazy zoo! Maybe after a month or so of being open they will figure out a good system that works for them.. I didn't see any of the old wait staff working just a bunch of fresh new non-Asian faces.. I will be coming back within a month or so to see if they've made any improvements, but for now the food is still great!
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Jen W.

It is one thing to feel like a fly on the wall by service staff but to feel like you're being swatted away as that fly is another! Sushi Garden, you may be welcoming, but it seems like you want people to leave. Blah, leave attitudes at home! Sushi was pretty darn good though - consistent like always!
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Erika C.

The food is okay, not the best, but not the worst. The service was a bit abrupt and unfriendly. That's why I only gave the place 3 stars.
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Nicolas F.

Happy hour prices are decent. Not to mention 20 bucks for all you can eat sushi. It's decorated very nice which is appealing. Problem is, the sushi quality isn't the best. Then again, it is 20 bucks for all you can eat. You shouldn't expect it to be gourmet. my suggestion is to go in for happy hour and check it out! Cheap drinks and sushi is always a good combo.
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Tami B.

Only been to the one up north, in the Foothills mall. This place is okay. I usually get sashimi and sushi here. A few times the sashimi they gave me was a little grainy...like the fish wasn't cut correctly. I've had better sushi elsewhere (but that's a given cause I'm from Hawaii). All-in-all its been a positive experience. I've been trying to find a good sushi place in Tucson for a while and this is the better of the bunch so far, so this is the place I go to in Tucson to get my sushi fix.
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Skylee E.

My friends and I showed up around 930 on a Saturday night and were greeted by a bouncer at the door which was a it weird. Apparently after 10 no one under 21 can eat there. We were seated within 5 minutes and our server came.over pretty quickly. All the sushi was delicious and tasted fresh. The miso was served with a regular spoon and didn't have any seaweed in it but tasted alright. Towards the end of our meal the waitress disappeared and it was difficult to get.our check but the decor was wonderful and they were playing top 40 music which was pretty cool.ill definitely go again!!
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Nicholas I.

I only go during happy hour and have not had a bad experience. My only complaint is that their bar stools are the most uncomfortable stools I have ever experienced. The food is great, staff is friendly and their happy hour prices are one of the best deals in town!
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Kelsey S.

I heard good things about the new location - cool decor, nice place etc so I figured we would try it out. Service was mediocre - I think the girl was new, which I can forgive if she was at least trying - didn't seem to care at all. The fish was not very fresh and the rolls were boring... The beer was cold and the wasabi was hot - that's the only compliments I have for this place. I'll brave downtown traffic to go to my favorite sushi spot - On A Roll
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Karen K.

I could not even consider one star but I had to to post this. Where to begin...the rice was undercooked and crunchy. The shrimp had not been cleaned EWWWW black potty when you bite into the cold tempura. Dishes not even warm. I mentioned a couple of concerns to the "waitress" and she asked if I wanted her to tell the kitchen staff...? No I wanted to discuss why I was having to pay at all!!!
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SEAN H.

To me it seems that the further you get from the ocean the lower the quality of the sushi would be,... That being said I was sort of suprised by Sushi Garden. I was afraid that the sushi wouldn't be as fresh but somewhat to my suprise it was pretty good. Not awsome, but good.
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W S.

A must when visiting Tucson!! Sushi Garden's new location is very nice. All you can eat sushi! The sushi was tasty and selection was amazing. They have many choices of appetizers that go with the All you can eat deal. I did not get the feeling they were serving big rice like some of the All-you-can-eat sushi places do. The rolls were wonderful and there was a nice selection.The service was extremely fast although I miss getting my large order of All You Can Eat Sushi in the big wooden boat like they had at the old location. That is my only negative point. I will be back next time I am in Tucson!!!
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Jennifer F.

Crowded, too many posers. Food was super fast and good.
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Matthew N.

I patroned the Sushi Garden off Alvernon before it's move several times. The sushi is great, the service is medium. The old location was always a bit cramped and run down. This new location is impressive. Noise level is drastically reduced and comfort is increased. New bar too. Great spacious layout. Food just as great as always. Only issue is the speed of service. The food takes a little long to come out and the appetizer came out with the sushi. Not before... Still a good resturant. I recommend it.
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Joe F.

Ok, very modern and great decor, service is good. All you can eat sushi for 19.95 dinner.
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Kevin V.

Ok. Let me start off by saying that I've been in Tucson a while, and I've eaten at the previous location (Alvernon/Broadway). The old location did not put the restaurant in any advantage in anyway; parking was horrid and the building was becoming very dated. However, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was always worth it. Now that's out of the way... The new location is one hundred times better, but it doesn't make the fattest, ugliest elephant in the room seem less blatant-- the service. The server was very unhelpful when it came to questions about the sushi. Someone accidentally tipped their glass of water over... "oh, are you guys ok?" No. Five minutes later. "oh are you guys ok?" Ok seriously? get your rag and wipe it up now. Or at least give us napkins. It doesn't take five star service training to get that down. And the sushi was a rip off. NO MEAT. Sorry, this experience was very disturbing and made me think... Where the hell did the service go? Where was the friendly staff? Yeah i get that the government helped you to hire more people, create new jobs, etc.... BUT PLEASE... next time use your time wisely and use our government's money (my taxes) wisely and hire people who know/want to work. Please and thanks.
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Soo H.

My husband had all-you-can-eat sushi and I had regular lunch buffet because that's what we were craving. However, the two different servers (one more like a manager) came and "warned" us we cannot share. Having been to many all-you-can-eat sushi bar before, we were already aware of policy and stuff, we said yes of course. While we were eating, we felt eyes on our table every time those manager and server were passing by. I was very uncomfortable as if we were being watched over for sneaking each other's food. While I was uncomfortable with those eyes on our table, my husband was NOT impressed with their sushi at all. Each sushi looked like just a combination of cold rice ball with not so fresh raw fish. My hubby kept telling me the rice portion is way too much and he felt like a pig filling his stomach only with rice ball. Feeling with glucose level soaring up in his blood, he finally couldn't finish what he ordered for the first time at all-you-can-eat sushi buffets. The server came by and warned him again they would charge us if he didn't finish. My husband made honest opinions about foods and told her we didn't mind charging the left-over sushi. We would never go back to this place again.
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Gaby M.

I was excited to check out the new Sushi Garden location and I was impressed by the makeover they gave their new space Very modern, which make it more fun to want to go to on a late night. I really can't say enough good things about their happy hour, it almost seems like highway robbery to get all of that food for that low of a price. The sushi was A-OK. The service was attentive and a lot better than I'd had before. I have seen cleaner bathrooms at frat houses before. Still, I will be back, the happy hour is just so enticing.
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melissa p.

Do not eat there if you have a family, This place has no respect for kids... My meal came out first, then 8 minutes later my husbands meal came out, then 40 minutes later my kids meal came out in a to go bag. The manager did not care. He comped their meal, That was it. The teraki chicken is dry, the vegetables that came with it was hard and not cooked... The fried rice that I had to pay $1 extra then rather than have white rice was plain and had no flavor... My husbands meal was ok, nothing to write home about or plan to go their in the feature... Don't get me wrong we love sushi, but this restaurant does not have it together, I suggest spend your money at another sushi place than go there for sushi.... The managers excuse was that he did not know how bad it really was and when I was talking to him he over talked me.. So he did not get the chance to know exactly what was going on. He made assumptions and thought he knew it all... Bad service, horrible food, and stay clear from here...
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mookiedee f.

first time i ate there, when it was located on alvernon, it was the worst. bad service, lost orders, no apologies, and all while dining out with folks i hardly knew. second time i ate there was at the new location. the restaurant itself is gorgeous. its fully staffed and they are attentive although the waitress didn't find me humorous (i tried but my northeastern sense of humor doesn't always fly in the southwest). the sushi was ok. i'll go there again, i'm certain, because it really is gorgeous and the food wasn't bad but its one of those places where the quality of my homemade food is comparable to what i am paying someone else to make for me. the complaint - the sushi wasn't well wrapped and the seaweed not moist enough which is the same review i would give myself. plus, you have to pay for your miso. miso, endame, and salad are standard at most sushi places in tucson (and everywhere else i've been for that matter).
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Bee E.

So far, so good! Atmosphere is the best thing going for sushi in Tucson, specials are great, service is great. This is as of 8/1/11, so I'm a little dubious. After all, On A Roll was good when they opened up a few years ago, and now they stink.
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Emily H.

sushi garden was at one point my fave place for sushi, but i guess thats because it was really the only place went for a while. until friends showed me a world outside sushi garden. so i haven't been there in a long while when me and a friend decided on sushi, so the place we usually went didn't have our fave chef working that night so we thought we would check out the new sushi garden. we walk in and it look amazing, real hip a place college kids would enjoy. so we order we give our paper to the chef and he then rings a bell and stands there doing nothing, my friend asked what this was about and he said that orders are put in the computer first before he can make the rolls. so it took about 10 minutes for a waitress to come give us water and take our paper, another 10 to bring the paper back and 10 minuets to get each roll (we only ordered two). un satisfied by the time it was taking and our small quarter shaper rolls we ask for the check which took 2 minutes for the whole process. hunger still we went to culvers burgers and left completely full.
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Dave C.

another korean owned japanese restaurant chargeing 8+ bucks on deep fried rice which cost only couple bucks to make......
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sian t.

food is good, the place also nice but the service is very bad
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Sarah C.

They refused to serve me because I am from South Carolina and my ID is vertical. I am obviously of age to drink alcohol. I didn't stay to eat because I didn't want to give them my business. I have run into this "vertical ID" issue in Tucson but most places that have questioned it are satisfied with a second form of ID that has my name on it like my debit or credit card. They said it was the owner's policy *NO VERTICAL IDs..so if you come from a state that prints vertical IDs and you'd like to have a Sapporo with your sushi then I'd recommend Ra at La Encantada
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Zane P.

This place was good. I wasn't hungry enough for the all you can eat deal(which seems like a good deal in my opinion). The staff was sort of hectic but it was a friday afternoon so I didn't take it the wrong way. I took one star away because the food came out one roll at a time and with there being two of us it was kind of awkward when one person has half of their meal and the other has nothing. Also, we kept having different people wait on us so we weren't sure what exactly was going on. We did get seated after five minutes even though we were told it would be 20-25 minutes to wait, so that was nice.
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Caroline T.

The food here is phenomenal. It tastes fantastic and the service is great. Our calamari came out within 5 minutes and our first plate of sushi was placed on our table within 10. Everything tasted perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Go K.

$20 dollar sushi buffet (per person). Not bad considering I easily ate 3x the worth of that. Not usually a sushi fan just because it's usually pretty pricy and will never satisfy me. I ate a few rainbow rolls, Vegas rolls, Hawaiian, etc. I went with a group of people and we all had a decent time. Don't go alone.
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John R.

The food here is amazing. I was not a sushi fanatic before I came here, but the Sushi Garden tempura rolls changed my mind. I have been here twice in the week that I've been visiting Tucson, and I'm delighted to have found this place. Some of the servers leave a little to be desired in the customer service department, but absolutely no complaints about the food or prices. Definitely hope to return again.
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Gaciel A.

The only reason I came here is because a couple friends liked this place. The sushi is average at best with most of the rolls and the fish itself not being the best quality. I tried their sashimi, nigiri, and a few different rolls every time I came here and was not really impressed with any of it. I don't even remember what I had. Their $20 all you can eat is a pretty awesome deal, so I give them props for that. Their service is also quite good. I loved coming here with my friends and enjoying their company, but I was never excited for the food. There's better places around Tucson for sushi!
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Johnny W.

Good sushi, not the best I have had but definitely worth the trip to have some. Super busy on Friday and Saturday nights, but relatively quick service and refills on the food and drink.
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Jennifer D.

The place is great! But it was a sunday night and the it was pretty packed. The waitress was pretty busy so it was hard to flag her down to take our order for that matter even to get the check. First she got my order wrong so I was pretty bummed. Then she forgot to bring my friend her hot saki (did I spell that right?) So that was another problem. She didn't even offer to say sorry of even make it right, but I am not one to return food so I just ate what she gave me. I had ordered the grilled steak and she brought me teriyaki steak. And finally when we were almost done with our meal my friend reminded her about her drink. I really have had better!
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Leslie O.

The only reason I won't give 5 stars is because of the seating situation. I find it too crowded and the tables are way too close to each other. The sushi is great. The service is okay and the atmosphere is nice. I definitely recommend.
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Alana J.

Three stars pretty much sums up Sushi Garden for me. It's A-Ok, with an emphasis on the "Ok" part of things. This is, by far, not my favorite sushi place in Tucson, but I still get forced into dining here because for whatever reason I have a lot of friends that prefer getting their sushi fix from this establishment. I will say this, it's good for a large group of people. It's loud enough that you don't feel like you are being too boisterous with your party, and it's large enough to push a billion tables together and still have plenty of open seating for other diners. They have great drinks (Oh my gosh, the Red Gummy Bear drink is my favorite don't-want-to-taste-the-liquor drink.), and their iced green tea is my favorite in Tucson. The rolls, on the other hand, are just alright. There is a lot of mayo in the rolls with mayo, like spicy crab. There is a lot of cream cheese in the ones with cream cheese, like the Philly roll. On more than one occasion, I have had the misfortune to get nigiri that was just a little too slimy to be eaten without existentially facing my own mortality. The crab puffs are great, but mostly because of the delightfully vinegary sauce that they come out with. On the subject of the appetizer part of things, I went with a friend who ordered the chicken skewers. They came out raw. Like, not a little underdone somewhere in the center. I mean raw, like barely cooked on the outside and pink throughout. When we brought this to the attention of the manager, he was apologetic but told me something that has stuck with me to this day. His famous words were, "I hate those things. They ALWAYS come out like that." I literally didn't eat here for over a year after that. Raw fish is one thing, raw chicken is a deal breaker. The service is hit or miss. Sometimes you get an awesome server who really takes care to make sure you have a good dining experience, and sometimes you get someone that you think HAS to be working at the location in the Foothills Mall as well, because you never see them. I was trying to explain Sushi Garden to a friend who lives in another country, and the best I could come up with was that it's for people who don't like sushi to say that they are adventurous eaters. This place doesn't focus on the flavor of the fish, but on what they can throw into a roll to fill it up so you think you're eating more fish. And that's fine. Sometimes that's what a girl wants out of sushi. But sometimes, a girl wants sushi that is focused on the fish she ordered and how to make it's flavor explode. I will, of course, continue to eat here when my friends command, but I will always try to get them to eat at my favorite sushi place.
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Holly S.

Tried something new tonight as I had dinner with a great friend. It was amazing! This will be my last visit here for a while, but I took some pictures of the stunning presentation and preparation of the sashimi we ordered. Superb salmon....cold beer for my friend.... Keep in mind this is the Broadway location. Not crazy about the foothills location. Salmon was not as tender......
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Baoye Z.

the eel bowl is so greatï¼ï¼ï¼My friends and I all love it. If you don't want to eat something rawï¼Œit will be a good choice. The price is $18ï¼Œhigher than sushiï½žbut real enjoy it. You can also try mocha teaï¼Œadd some lemonade slice and drop or sugarï¼Œthat's so great
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Jamie F.

Not the best sushi in the world, but if you want a lot of sushi and good priced drinks, get the all you can eat sushi during happy hour. It's the only way to go with sushi on a serious budget. Not all of us can afford regular priced fresh amazing sushi all the time. Also the atmosphere is good and if you like sports, they have those on multiple tv's as well.
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Sylvian F.

Please couch this review in the following context: If I had known it was an all you can eat sushi joint from the beginning, I probably wouldn't have gone in the first place. If you like eating raw fish in large quantities or prefer a california roll over a good toro nigiri than I suppose the only down-side to this place would be the terrible frozen microwavable appetizers. For anyone with an appreciation for good sushi, you've probably already stopped reading when I mentioned this was an all you can eat joint. I need not elaborate.
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John A.

I have been here several times before when I've been in town on business. Never again! Was violently ill for 2 days after eating dinner here. I should know better. Sushi in the desert?
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Khrystal P.

Went to eat an early dinner with the family during labor day weekend. The place was very hip and cool. Not too suitable for children. The rolls and sushi presentation were amazing! The kids ate the udon, which was very healthy (mushrooms). It would be good place to take a date, or just hang out with friends. Would go back with a group of friends just to chill, have some beers and some sushi!
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Kirstin B.

We just recently started coming here since they moved into the old Olsen's building. This a fine enough sushi place, but a bit of a scene. The bar is quite a sight, marble lit from below. It can be a bit of a wait and they don't take reservations so best not to go if you are starving. All in all, it has been a good place for the family sushi dinners. One word of caution however; there are many items that are not available on the all you can eat portion of the menu (my father-in-law prefers this for the family get togethers) so if you are craving something specific see if it in the all-you-can eat menu or not.
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Betty T.

I'm pretty biased when it comes to sushi buffets. If you haven't heard yet, Davis, CA is like...the sushi buffet capital of the world. We literally have 5/6 sushi buffets in this tiny town. (Yes, it's crazy.) Lunch buffets are about ~$13.95 per person, and you can order what ever rolls you like. (Like the lion king!) My boyfriend heard from a friend that the place had an $8.95 sushi buffet, so we headed here for lunch one Friday afternoon. The place was only semi-full, and we were seated right away. After reading through the various menus they gave us, we figured out that $8.95 was just for the open buffet they had (which included SOME sushi, but the crap ones I guess), and that the actual sushi buffet was ~$20 per person. Thus, we opted to just stick to the $8.95 buffet, and it was...meh. A lot of the hot foods offered were fried (various tempura, fish, etc.) The sushi, like I said, was the crap sushi -- the cheap ones that don't taste good and have a lot of rice stuffed in it. They had some teriyaki salmon too, but again, it was the part of the fish that was unwanted by sushi chefs/cheap. I also got myself some miso soup -- I like that I was able to put however much tofu and green onions I wanted in my soup. However, I didn't like that the bowl I scooped my soup into was CRUSTY on the outside of one side. Ugh. That was pretty gross. I got myself a new bowl and stifled my complaints, because I didn't want to ruin the beginning of a nice weekend with my boyfriend.
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Caron M.

What a terrible experience. Went for lunch and the service was dismal. Didn't ask what we wanted for drinks, just brought water. No soy sauce, ginger or wasabi was brought. To top it off, there was a bone in the sushi. Talk about an appetite killer. Manager was unapologetic. Did finally offer other food instead, but it really was too little too late.
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Kelsey B.

Really like this place! I have been to both locations and they are great, atmosphere is far better and way more modern than any other sushi place in town. Sushi is always fresh and the happy hr is to die for, great food/drink prices! Only reason this place didn't get 5 stars is that I wish happy hr were at a normal time on Fridays, its only from 10-close, which I didn't know until I got there last Friday :((
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Amy I.

It's 20 dollars for all you can eat sushi on a specific menu they have. After going here on and off with me and my friends, I finally decided it isn't that worth it. The "better" sushi is restricted to one order. This place is more for the social aspect and the bar they have. The service everytime I go isn't always the best. I would rather just go to Azian with their all you can eat beef.
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E.J. K.

Service was poor. Very unattentive servers. seaweed salad came frozen and was sent back and had was still on bill, had to ask server to remove it. Sushi was average to good. Hostess was downright rude.
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Dora M.

The sushi is OK. Dont come here if you want the best most fresh sushi. The happy hour is good though, it has cheapER drinks and the rolls are good to eat ONLY AT THE 1/2 price! I do however like this new location. Its bigger and therefor less chaotic. I also must say i do enjoy the atmosphere as well as the decor. Very modern and asian inspired furniture and fixtures!
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Alan B.

I'm not a sushi aficionado but the sushi and the seafood is good enough for my un-trained sushi taste at this restaurant goldmine. Living in the middle of nowhere in a pool of desert, you get desperate for decent tasting seafood with a decent price. Well folks, I just had a lunch buffet at this Sushi Garden for the first time and I must say this is the best seafood place buffet for my sonoran desert adjusted taste buds in Tucson! A lunch buffet that is mostly seafood that is....a seafood lunch buffet. I can't find a place in this city where you can get large scoops of shrimps and seafood for about $10 bucks (and taste good too) ! A TEN BUCK Seafood Galore!! Service is excellent - in one hour of chugging their food, I had about 4-5 'how are you doing so far?' or 'everything ok?' or 'do you want some more water?' sentences from the waiter. Sorry , 1 star gastronomers, I'm giving this a 4 star.
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Andy R.

This is the new location where Elle and Olsen's had been in the past (I think that's right). Good news first: Nice place Good food Good price Good service The new place is nice. They put a lot of effort in. Too bad about the clientele. More later. Bad news: Too many staff tripping over each other in my opinion. They could do with a few less people. However, this is a much better problem than the opposite. This is going to be a rare recommendation from me, but they need to raise the price a bit. There were just too many people around. There is a place in Las Vegas off the strip which has better food, but in a worse building and they get away with charging $25 per person. I think that would be appropriate here. Why? I'll try to paint a picture: The girl sitting next to us was somewhere between teeny bopper and early 20's. She had a few pounds of makeup on, and high heels which looked like medieval torture devices. She spoke some version of english which included the word "like" about 10 times per sentence mixed in with a large number of f-bombs. Not quietly either. The thing that brought her in was of about equivalent making. This seemed to be a common type of clientele. Don't bring your kids, in other words. Then again, I guess this is expected in an "all you can eat" setting. There are better choices in town, I'll try to stick to them. If they can reduce the chaos a bit with a slightly higher price, I'll be back often.
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Mike L.

My wife and I have been going to Sushi Garden for years. They have creative, tasty rolls but the restaurant itself was a little run down. But that is no longer the case!!! The new place is fresh, hip, modern but still has the same great food. Decor - What a dramatic change from the old place on Aleveron. The new restaurant is modern, sleek and very inviting. Another complaint from the old location...parking...is also no longer a issue. There is tons of parking at the new place. When you first walk in there is a huge Onyx back lighted bar with tons of TV's. The dining room is real cool...instead of a large open room...you have a large room with broken up areas that allow for a more intimate seating but still maintaining the energy in the room. When we arrived, we noticed that they had just received the patio furniture shipments. It looks like they are going to have tons of patio sofas and chairs in the area behind the bar. We cant wait for this fall for late night happy hour in the patio. Service - Our server was so friendly and our first rolls arrived with in 10 mins of ordering. That was great for us since we had our 15 month old daughter with us. Food - The same great rolls and fresh sushi made it from the old restaurant to the new one.
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Steven G.

Everyone is talking about the new location of sushi garden and I have to admit, I didn't think it was going to be that big of a change but boy was I surprised. This place looks completely different from the old one and it definitely looks much more upscale than the last, so much that I had to stop wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt because I felt so out of place. I usually get the all you can eat menu which is superb in my opinion. I would highly recommend getting the all you can eat if you can eat more than the cost. Even though its all you can eat you would expect the quality of the sushi to be worse than if you ordered single rolls but it's quite the contrary. The service was great as well and the wait staff is very professional and courteous. One of my friends ordered more than she could handle and our waitress even told us that she would charge us for not finishing it! The only reason why this particular Sushi Garden doesn't receive a 5 is mainly because of the sushi. Even though the majority of the sushi is amazing here there were some which I disliked very much. One of the biggest issues I had was the amount of cream cheese some of their rolls had. While some had a good amount others had way too much. I remember for my Banzai Roll it got to the point where i had to pick out the cream cheese for each piece. Sushi Garden is also notorious for having a large amount of rice in their sushi as well. Lately, I've noticed that this has gotten better but it can be inconsistent from time to time. Decor: 5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Overall, I would recommend Sushi Garden for any type of sushi enthusiast from beginners to the experienced Sushi Garden is worth the hype. P.S. This Sushi Garden is also great for viewing sporting event due to a very lavish bar with a large abundance of T.V.'s placed throughout.
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T M.

Decent food but the last time I went I showed up 30 mins prior to the posted store hours closing time and was told they were closed. Three other tables were still seated. Save your time and GO TO SUSHI TEN.
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Pamela S.

I love the new place- much classier than the old Alvernon location. The happy hour prices are fantastic- a Vegas roll, tamago, and a small sake for $10. It's not necessarily the best sushi in Tucson, but it's pretty good.
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Max R.

I think sushi gardens a decent place to get decent sushi. This place is always too loud and seating takes forever. If you want a decent sushi fill, come here.
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Jen H.

MMM... well I guess that's not a real appropriate review, but that's what i say when i hear Sushi Garden. The new remodel is B-E-A-UTIFUL! Food is fantastic (my all time faves are the bonsai roll, and the crunchy hand roll) My hubby doesn't dig the raw stuff too much so he opts for the tootsie, baked California, or Las Vegas roll the latter one we both devourer. The only downside is that I don't live in Tucson so don't make it very much, and that I'm a preggo and cant have sushi (insert mega sad face :(( ) and we cant hold this against them! but believe you me January me and the hubby will be back for sashimi and sake!
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Jackie L.

I went with a group of coworkers, for the lunch buffet. The space is great, and we got a large table by the north windows. I am not a big sushi eater (hey, I keep meaning to be), so maybe it's just me, but-- was there hardly any sushi at this buffet? The buffet food seemed much more generic Chinese than anything else, and even though it was early on into lunch, the buffet selections were thinning down to the bottom. Toward the end of lunch (um, my third plate), the buffet was being refilled, but in an annoying way-- the people refilling were doing it as slowly as possible, blocking the line, and seemingly oblivious to the waiting patrons. The buffet food was mediocre-- nothing special. I don't know that I'd do the buffet again, but seeing the beautiful trays of sushi (ordered from the menu) that other people were enjoying made me want to come back.
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Gaynor A.

This was my first visit and I had a great time. Strted off with the Gummie Bear, was good but a little too strong. Tbe sushi rolls where great. Was sooo full after that I found it difficult to move. The service was great, plenty of room amd we had a tenminute wsit which was not bad before we got seated. Will definetely go back again.
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Jacob F.

The avocado rolls are the bomb here and I am not a big sushi fan! This is a good place to go with a group of friends looking to hang and start out the night!
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Michael D.

One of my favorites. Food is delicious, ambience is amazing (trendy, fun), and just an overall good time. Only complaint is they could do something a bit better for happy hour. But if you're craving sushi this is where you want to go.
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Jenna R.

Good food, mediocre service. A friend and I went here on friday. When we arrived, the hosted practically shouted at us, and was extremely rude, yet we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly and the food was brought out very fast. great sushi, and delicious miso soup! Not expensive either. Getting drinks refilled was an issue however.
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Alison K.

Went here with my cousin who goes to U of A and we happened to be there for happy hour. I ordered a beer and she had to order a drink (non alcoholic OK) so we could order off the happy hour menu. She got a diet coke even though she only wanted water. We got a few rolls and had five pieces left over that we wanted to box up so she could bring them back to her dorm. The waitress said we couldn't take them with since they were off the happy hour menu. She did offer that we could pay full price and then take them with us. Give me a break. Too many rules for me. Sushi was fine, atmosphere was loud, service was fair. Not planning to return.
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Dori S.

Good sushi, hit or miss service, I enjoy the food and the atmosphere here, but I am so disappointed that the sushi arrives on warm plates, which comprises both the integrity of the fish and the experience. I would think that they would try to fix this, as to increase the quality of both presentation and freshness.
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Layne M.

So horrible. Such a poor value. Terrible service. I get it, you spent a bunch of money on a swanky new remodel. But to be honest I'd much rather eat at somewhere like Kazoku that's clean, nice, and genuine instead of trying to be a rockstar sushi place or something. I hate this place, their food isn't good, and I get mad whenever anyone wants to go there and I get dragged along because it's so popular in Tucson. And I'm not particularly cheap, I love eating out and I don't mind spending good money for good food and service. But that just isn't the case here. Maybe if you're getting the all-you-can-eat and only getting sushi, it's an ok value for you, but it's still terrible and personality-free.
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Shannon L.

Sushi garden has great tasting sushi and a hip environment. However, I have had difficulty finding a parking spot on numerous occasions. Service has also not been up to par sometimes.
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Mikko T.

Horrible service. I got a tuna roll and there was barely any tuna in it. Our waiter was unknowledgeable. I'm a sushi lover, but this was probably the worst sushi place I've ever been to.
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Ashley S.

Four stars for an awesome happy hour, great lunch buffet, and pretty remodeled interior. Service has always been alright, and it's not the best sushi I've ever had, but it's my go-to happy hour.
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Rachel C.

I love sushi and I used to come here regularly - but over the last few years the service and quality of food has declined. It was worse when they were on Alvernon - maybe moving to Broadway was jump the staff needed. When visiting I feel like im in the fast food / tourist version of sushi. i dont get the feeling that my meal is special or that I am anything other than a table or wallet. I prefer to visit Sushi Ten these days. They are smaller - a nice family feel - plus the food is always fresh. Wait time is slightly longer - but its worth it.
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Carlo D.

Tucson isn't exactly a city you'd expect to find decent sushi, but Sushi Garden comes though. I've been to the old location on Alvernon, which was more of a family style setting, but the new location on Country Club is modern and, well...sexy. All you can eat sushi for $20? Can't beat it!
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Stephanie H.

Good sushi, never had the buffet. Everything is well explained on the menu for people like me who don't know a ton about sushi.
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Amy M.

Mmmmmm Delicious, awesomely hip atmosphere, good service. A great place to go for a date or a night with the ladies! Spicy Crab roll!!!!
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Anthony Z.

Best sushi ive ever had. Been to a few places in Tucson, and in San diego. Love the remodel, just seems to have upped the atmosphere from the old location. Service is decent, as are the prices. I only go during happy hour.
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Tommy S.

This is my first one star rating, and let me tell you I have no remorse giving it. In fact the only remorse I feel is because I actually came here. Now to paint the picture. I was a long time sushi garden fan. My friends and I would come here all the time at all hours of the day and evening. It was always super chill and also pretty cheap. This was back when they were on Alvernon and Broadway. This was also when miso and edamame, like most sushi joints, were free. After going here for awhile, I started to notice the quality of service begin to rapidly decline. It would take forever to get a simple water, and even longer to get it refilled. Then the miso and edamame disappeared. Now that this place has moved to the gorgeous new location, I felt completely disconnected. A friend and I walked in last night, I was digging the new look, totally cool. The decor was spot on for a hip urban, "college style" sushi place, and the music was good. We sat down excited to enjoy this new attitude. However, things took a turn for the worst almost immediately. The sushi chefs were all young college kids. They wore the blue jackets which means they were apprentices. The main chefs were all the guys that were previously the apprentices at the last place. Wheres the older chefs that put in 20 years in search of sushi excellence. There was not one asian chef on the line up. Now Im not throwing these guys under the bus because you certainly don't need to be asian to make sushi but, c'mon Its all about the experience. Anyhow I must say that the sushi I got that night was nothing but small dilapidated rice rolls compared to the sushi I used to get here. They were all falling apart and the portions were pathetic. But Im getting ahead of myself. Lets talk about the serious chef-client disconnect that was happening. I picked the rolls and such that I wanted on the menu, (mind you Im already $2 invested because of the bowl of miso that was only 1/4 full and the edamame) I hand the sheet to the chef and he rings a bell and has a waitress come take it. While Im waiting the chef is just standing there staring blankly off into the distance, and not even trying to have conversation. I finally get my drink. Almost 15-20 minutes later someone comes out of the back with a receipt paper and hands it to the chef. FINALLY he begins to make my rolls. We were so hungry that we housed the entire platter in less then 10 minutes, and ask how to order more. He tells us we have to ring the bell so the waitress can come back and bring us the sheet, so she can then take it to the back and within another 20 minutes I might get another roll. Whatever!! so I ring the stupid bell. 5 minutes pass..... 10 minutes pass..... finally someone comes over and offers to take our plates, my glass has been empty for almost the whole visit and I tell the guy go ahead and take em, and I'll take the check too! The check came in less than a minute!!! I gave the card the check was gone in less then 30 seconds. The bill came back in less then a minute!!! WTF!!!! What a piss poor excuse for a sushi place! We got up and left hungry! Now If I owned a place and my customers spent $25.00 They better at least not have hunger pains when they leave. So lastly on the way out I asked for a comment card.... Go figure they looked at me funny and said " A what?" and handed me a sushi menu to write on the back of!! This really did it I was Steaming!! and Hungry!! So we drove back clear across town and enjoyed culvers and got full! The End. Moral of the story - Sushi Garden is dead to me and they certainly fell victim to greed. Don't let them get you. - Sorry so long
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kathy w.

Shame on you! Did management know when they entertained parties of 8 or more, they would double-dip on the tips? They add 18% to the bill...but it's also including tax in the total. So you tip your server, then Sushi Garden gets the extra on the tax! They admit it it! Poor way to take advantage of your unsuspecting customers.
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Dinah F.

First time here and all I can say is Wow! Service was excellent. Loved the $19.95 All U can Eat, and boy did we! We are still talking about it. Definitely will be back. Only next time no appetizers for me, I will go straight for the sushi!
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Jesus G.

Some days they have a morning buffet. I was there and watched folks gobble up some great chow. Too bad I had already eaten. When I come back I am coming here. I saw a large group (ten?) soldiers attack the buffet. They filled their plates to the top and looked quite happy after their conquest.
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Pam W.

After living in Japan for the last three years and getting 5 minute old fish, my husband and I are self declared sushi snobs. I had heard good things about sushi garden so we decided to give it a chance. We decided to sit at the bar since they told us it was faster. Boy were they not lying. Our waitress was like lightening getting us drinks and taking our order. My husband tried several of the rolls and was extremely impressed with the quality of the fish. I tried the tilapia dinner and it was pretty tasty for a cooked meal at a sushi place. This is definitely our new "go to" sushi place in Tucson!
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Priscila B.

I like their sushi but they don't have the best service. The last time, the girl brought out a sushi with the paper order on top of it. My friends complained and she gave us an attitude saying it came like that from the kitchen... WT Heck?
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Skylee E.

My friends and I showed up around 930 on a Saturday night and were greeted by a bouncer at the door which was a it weird. Apparently after 10 no one under 21 can eat there. We were seated within 5 minutes and our server came.over pretty quickly. All the sushi was delicious and tasted fresh. The miso was served with a regular spoon and didn't have any seaweed in it but tasted alright. Towards the end of our meal the waitress disappeared and it was difficult to get.our check but the decor was wonderful and they were playing top 40 music which was pretty cool.ill definitely go again!!
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Nicholas I.

I only go during happy hour and have not had a bad experience. My only complaint is that their bar stools are the most uncomfortable stools I have ever experienced. The food is great, staff is friendly and their happy hour prices are one of the best deals in town!
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Kelsey S.

I heard good things about the new location - cool decor, nice place etc so I figured we would try it out. Service was mediocre - I think the girl was new, which I can forgive if she was at least trying - didn't seem to care at all. The fish was not very fresh and the rolls were boring... The beer was cold and the wasabi was hot - that's the only compliments I have for this place. I'll brave downtown traffic to go to my favorite sushi spot - On A Roll
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Alysia W.

This new location is in a small plaza one block west of the old location on Country Club/Broadway! I came to check out the new place yesterday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by their upgrade in decor.. They have a great looking bar, modern furniture, a buffet section, and a large sushi bar.. Their restaurant now has a lot of color and design to it compared to the Alvernon location which was drab and run-down looking.. I love their new wall decor but was kind of confused as to why there were 3-4 different types of chairs/tables throughout the restaurant.. I don't know if they were trying to create small pockets of ambiance within each section, or if they just couldn't afford to buy consistent pieces for each room.. I have always been a fan of this restaurant so I was highly anticipating their move to this new building and it's already looking more promising than the past location.. For lunch I ordered 2 Philly rolls and 1 Hamachi nigiri and my bill came to a total of $15.. Everything tasted great but they put a little too much cream cheese in the Philly rolls.. My only complaint about this new location is the layout of their tables makes it quite difficult to walk through the restaurant without bothering other diners, and their whole wait staff is new so it's like a crazy zoo! Maybe after a month or so of being open they will figure out a good system that works for them.. I didn't see any of the old wait staff working just a bunch of fresh new non-Asian faces.. I will be coming back within a month or so to see if they've made any improvements, but for now the food is still great!
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Jen W.

It is one thing to feel like a fly on the wall by service staff but to feel like you're being swatted away as that fly is another! Sushi Garden, you may be welcoming, but it seems like you want people to leave. Blah, leave attitudes at home! Sushi was pretty darn good though - consistent like always!
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Erika C.

The food is okay, not the best, but not the worst. The service was a bit abrupt and unfriendly. That's why I only gave the place 3 stars.
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Nicolas F.

Happy hour prices are decent. Not to mention 20 bucks for all you can eat sushi. It's decorated very nice which is appealing. Problem is, the sushi quality isn't the best. Then again, it is 20 bucks for all you can eat. You shouldn't expect it to be gourmet. my suggestion is to go in for happy hour and check it out! Cheap drinks and sushi is always a good combo.
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Tami B.

Only been to the one up north, in the Foothills mall. This place is okay. I usually get sashimi and sushi here. A few times the sashimi they gave me was a little grainy...like the fish wasn't cut correctly. I've had better sushi elsewhere (but that's a given cause I'm from Hawaii). All-in-all its been a positive experience. I've been trying to find a good sushi place in Tucson for a while and this is the better of the bunch so far, so this is the place I go to in Tucson to get my sushi fix.
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Karen K.

I could not even consider one star but I had to to post this. Where to begin...the rice was undercooked and crunchy. The shrimp had not been cleaned EWWWW black potty when you bite into the cold tempura. Dishes not even warm. I mentioned a couple of concerns to the "waitress" and she asked if I wanted her to tell the kitchen staff...? No I wanted to discuss why I was having to pay at all!!!
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SEAN H.

To me it seems that the further you get from the ocean the lower the quality of the sushi would be,... That being said I was sort of suprised by Sushi Garden. I was afraid that the sushi wouldn't be as fresh but somewhat to my suprise it was pretty good. Not awsome, but good.
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W S.

A must when visiting Tucson!! Sushi Garden's new location is very nice. All you can eat sushi! The sushi was tasty and selection was amazing. They have many choices of appetizers that go with the All you can eat deal. I did not get the feeling they were serving big rice like some of the All-you-can-eat sushi places do. The rolls were wonderful and there was a nice selection.The service was extremely fast although I miss getting my large order of All You Can Eat Sushi in the big wooden boat like they had at the old location. That is my only negative point. I will be back next time I am in Tucson!!!
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Jennifer F.

Crowded, too many posers. Food was super fast and good.
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Matthew N.

I patroned the Sushi Garden off Alvernon before it's move several times. The sushi is great, the service is medium. The old location was always a bit cramped and run down. This new location is impressive. Noise level is drastically reduced and comfort is increased. New bar too. Great spacious layout. Food just as great as always. Only issue is the speed of service. The food takes a little long to come out and the appetizer came out with the sushi. Not before... Still a good resturant. I recommend it.
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Joe F.

Ok, very modern and great decor, service is good. All you can eat sushi for 19.95 dinner.
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sian t.

food is good, the place also nice but the service is very bad
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Kevin V.

Ok. Let me start off by saying that I've been in Tucson a while, and I've eaten at the previous location (Alvernon/Broadway). The old location did not put the restaurant in any advantage in anyway; parking was horrid and the building was becoming very dated. However, the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was always worth it. Now that's out of the way... The new location is one hundred times better, but it doesn't make the fattest, ugliest elephant in the room seem less blatant-- the service. The server was very unhelpful when it came to questions about the sushi. Someone accidentally tipped their glass of water over... "oh, are you guys ok?" No. Five minutes later. "oh are you guys ok?" Ok seriously? get your rag and wipe it up now. Or at least give us napkins. It doesn't take five star service training to get that down. And the sushi was a rip off. NO MEAT. Sorry, this experience was very disturbing and made me think... Where the hell did the service go? Where was the friendly staff? Yeah i get that the government helped you to hire more people, create new jobs, etc.... BUT PLEASE... next time use your time wisely and use our government's money (my taxes) wisely and hire people who know/want to work. Please and thanks.
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Soo H.

My husband had all-you-can-eat sushi and I had regular lunch buffet because that's what we were craving. However, the two different servers (one more like a manager) came and "warned" us we cannot share. Having been to many all-you-can-eat sushi bar before, we were already aware of policy and stuff, we said yes of course. While we were eating, we felt eyes on our table every time those manager and server were passing by. I was very uncomfortable as if we were being watched over for sneaking each other's food. While I was uncomfortable with those eyes on our table, my husband was NOT impressed with their sushi at all. Each sushi looked like just a combination of cold rice ball with not so fresh raw fish. My hubby kept telling me the rice portion is way too much and he felt like a pig filling his stomach only with rice ball. Feeling with glucose level soaring up in his blood, he finally couldn't finish what he ordered for the first time at all-you-can-eat sushi buffets. The server came by and warned him again they would charge us if he didn't finish. My husband made honest opinions about foods and told her we didn't mind charging the left-over sushi. We would never go back to this place again.
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Gaby M.

I was excited to check out the new Sushi Garden location and I was impressed by the makeover they gave their new space Very modern, which make it more fun to want to go to on a late night. I really can't say enough good things about their happy hour, it almost seems like highway robbery to get all of that food for that low of a price. The sushi was A-OK. The service was attentive and a lot better than I'd had before. I have seen cleaner bathrooms at frat houses before. Still, I will be back, the happy hour is just so enticing.
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melissa p.

Do not eat there if you have a family, This place has no respect for kids... My meal came out first, then 8 minutes later my husbands meal came out, then 40 minutes later my kids meal came out in a to go bag. The manager did not care. He comped their meal, That was it. The teraki chicken is dry, the vegetables that came with it was hard and not cooked... The fried rice that I had to pay $1 extra then rather than have white rice was plain and had no flavor... My husbands meal was ok, nothing to write home about or plan to go their in the feature... Don't get me wrong we love sushi, but this restaurant does not have it together, I suggest spend your money at another sushi place than go there for sushi.... The managers excuse was that he did not know how bad it really was and when I was talking to him he over talked me.. So he did not get the chance to know exactly what was going on. He made assumptions and thought he knew it all... Bad service, horrible food, and stay clear from here...
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mookiedee f.

first time i ate there, when it was located on alvernon, it was the worst. bad service, lost orders, no apologies, and all while dining out with folks i hardly knew. second time i ate there was at the new location. the restaurant itself is gorgeous. its fully staffed and they are attentive although the waitress didn't find me humorous (i tried but my northeastern sense of humor doesn't always fly in the southwest). the sushi was ok. i'll go there again, i'm certain, because it really is gorgeous and the food wasn't bad but its one of those places where the quality of my homemade food is comparable to what i am paying someone else to make for me. the complaint - the sushi wasn't well wrapped and the seaweed not moist enough which is the same review i would give myself. plus, you have to pay for your miso. miso, endame, and salad are standard at most sushi places in tucson (and everywhere else i've been for that matter).
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Bee E.

So far, so good! Atmosphere is the best thing going for sushi in Tucson, specials are great, service is great. This is as of 8/1/11, so I'm a little dubious. After all, On A Roll was good when they opened up a few years ago, and now they stink.
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Emily H.

sushi garden was at one point my fave place for sushi, but i guess thats because it was really the only place went for a while. until friends showed me a world outside sushi garden. so i haven't been there in a long while when me and a friend decided on sushi, so the place we usually went didn't have our fave chef working that night so we thought we would check out the new sushi garden. we walk in and it look amazing, real hip a place college kids would enjoy. so we order we give our paper to the chef and he then rings a bell and stands there doing nothing, my friend asked what this was about and he said that orders are put in the computer first before he can make the rolls. so it took about 10 minutes for a waitress to come give us water and take our paper, another 10 to bring the paper back and 10 minuets to get each roll (we only ordered two). un satisfied by the time it was taking and our small quarter shaper rolls we ask for the check which took 2 minutes for the whole process. hunger still we went to culvers burgers and left completely full.
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Dave C.

another korean owned japanese restaurant chargeing 8+ bucks on deep fried rice which cost only couple bucks to make......
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Kim C.

Daughter's 15th birthday yesterday - she got to choose family dinner location so we made a reservation and ended up at Sushi Garden. It was not a good experience. The only two redeemers about our experience were the food and our waitress. HOSTESS I'm starting to wonder if hostesses are specially trained in making people feel horrible. As a former restaurant hostess, I can't remember that being the case back then but times change so who knows. All I know is that we chose to spend money at your restaurant - it would be awesome if we could be treated like guests and not a burden. We were a little early for our reservation but were kept waiting about 15 minutes beyond our reservation time. I know it's stressful. I do. But your main job is customer service. You are the face of the restaurant. If you don't want me there, I'll assume the restaurant doesn't either. The half hour wait with an autistic 5-year old was NOT fun. There's no seating while you wait, it's loud and crowded. He was horribly overwhelmed and started acting out as a result. The hostess just ignored us. Then we were told we couldn't be seated until our entire party arrived. {Now this part REALLY confuses me because wouldn't it be more effective to seat us and have us start buying food and drink than leave the table empty????} Overall, they were just rude. Again, why am I spending my money here? FOOD Again, the food was good. I've had better gyoza. But the chicken fried rice and teriyaki chicken are very good. For a children's plate of steak it's $8, which seems a little high for a children's meal. Especially for the small amount of food given. My son was still hungry when the meal was over. PRICE This place just seems unnecessarily expensive. The food is okay. Not great. SERVICE Our waitress was very nice. It took a while for our food to come out and none of it came at the same time so a few of us received our food while others waited. That can be awkward. OVERALL I left unhappy that I paid about $70 for three of us to eat (and none of us got the all-you-can-eat sushi) at a place that obviously doesn't value my business. I feel like the bill would've gone down a little easier if the customer service or guest experience had been even a little better. Probably not returning anytime soon.
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Tyler K.

Sushi garden is one of the few places in Tucson I'll eat fish, and they haven't disappointed me yet. Whether you're coming in for dinner, sitting at the bar watching a game, or ordering take-out, the sushi is always expertly prepared and the staff is great. The "all you can eat" sushi order is a bit tricky, you have to be REALLY hungry to make it worthwhile.
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Jessica R.

As far as sushi in the desert goes this place is pretty good. Their food is good and they have some really delicious unique rolls I've never had anywhere else. The service is good and the atmosphere is nice. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star would be that it isn't my favorite sushi in Tucson but it is pretty good!
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Megan F.

Sushi garden is certainly a treat for us! We love coming for the buffet! I'll come with friends on Sundays or during the work week with colleagues. Staff is always fun and friendly, service is speedy. The buffet food is always hot and seems to be refilled constantly. I've never seen empty dish at the buffet (even with lots of people taking way more sushi or food than they could ever eat on one plate)! We will keep coming back for food and drinks for sure!
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Wendy S.

In our continuing quest for a good sushi place in Tucson, we went to Sushi Garden with much anticipation and hope. Alas, the whole experience was extremely disappointing. We used to live in Japan (ten years) and we love Japanese food. We would have sushi at least once a month. Nothing fancy really, our favorite sushi place was the "conveyor-belt" type. Now, about Sushi Garden...first, our waitress forgot a couple of things. She forgot to give us any soy sauce for our sushi. There was a small bowl of wasabi given to us but no soy sauce. Then, she forgot to apply the 10% discount we got from Yelp to the bill. Secondly, the "sushi chefs" working behind the counter were clowning around and being rambunctious. This is so different from the sushi chefs in Japan who work with focus and a tangible sense of reverence for their craft. It was quite distracting when the chefs at Sushi Garden would guffaw or shout at each other. Thirdly, the food...we ordered several nigiri sushi and three kinds of rolls. The overall taste was just mediocre. The dishes were pathetic versions of Japanese food. I know that I shouldn't expect too much from a Japanese restaurant outside Japan, but Sushi Garden should at least exert some effort in paying homage to the wonderful world of Japanese cuisine. I'm sorry but Sushi Garden doesn't deserve to be called a sushi place...UNLESS you add the letter "t" to the end of su-shi.
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Shijie F.

While a lot of my friends have mixed views of Sushi Garden, I've always had great luck having very good food at Sushi Garden. Their sushi rolls and sashimis are one of the best in Tucson, and I eat there at least once every 2 weeks. I love Sushi Garden's happy hour! A warm saki, a plate of variety rolls, plus games on TV--that's what heaven on earth looks like to me! You probably should not go to Sushi Garden expecting a life-changing culinary experience. I think Sushi Garden is good for day to day consumption. It's friendly to the wallet, and the sushis there are comfort food to me. They may not be the most refined, but they are nonetheless satisfying and bring a smile to my face.
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Dylan M.

Average sushi / Japanese food in Tucson. This establishment is a well oiled machine that has become somewhat of an enterprise in the area. Service is quick and efficient, and they offer a reasonable happy hour 4-7PM. They are also set up to cater to larger groups and parties very well. However, I find the food to be below average, where quality of the food is prioritized below the festive and lively dining atmosphere (which is the main attraction here). The food is a little overpriced, and the freshness of the fish is passable at best. Make no doubt this is a highly Americanized interpretation of Japanese fare. For those looking for a more authentic experience, check out places like Ginza, Ikkyu, and Blossom.
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Barbara E.

Haven't been here for a while. Service was ok. It was a lil warm inside and the food was so so this time around. My girlfriends and I went here on a Friday after work and unfortunately they only had reverse happy hour...bummer.
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Mary N.

The place is okay. The top 3 places that I would go eat for sushi in Tucson. The place is always packed.
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Monica F.

If you're willing to lower your expectations for all-you-can-eat sushi, and you plan on eating a lot of sushi, this is a good deal. I feel like some of the flavor is lost when it's mass-produced: the fish is not selected as carefully, nor presented with as much care. Plus, there's the rules of all-you-can-eat sushi: if you just eat the fish and veggies and leave the rice, they charge you extra. And this sushi all just has a *little* more rice and a *little* less fish. But, it's not bad. Just middlin'. I have to commend the service for our large party. The servers were totally on the ball taking orders; the only annoying thing about the service was that they didn't bring wasabi and ginger until we asked for it, after the sushi came out. The food came out really quickly. And there was lots of it. Some items we enjoyed more than others. Everyone liked the Vegas roll, and the chicken skewers. The scallops weren't bad. The fried rolls were all better than the sashimi. The crab puff were WEAK. Mostly just wrapper. The spicy rolls had the right amount of spice, though. There was some kind of fried chicken thing that was painfully dry, and the beef dumplings were definitely not beef, because beef is not white. The eel tasted fine but looked weird. Not sure I'd choose to eat here again. We have better sushi options nearby, and, honestly, normally I'd eat maybe 2 rolls and 1 nigiri, which would cost about the same or less than the all-you-can-eat option, without making me feel compelled to overeat. This space seems more like a trendy place to be seen and less like a place where serious care is given to crafting quality.
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Sierra C.

Ok...I love sushi. This place has a fun atmosphere, especially at night. But I will not go back to this place. First of all, their prices are ridiculous!!! One of their best rolls is $18! Yes eighteen dollars! No fish is worth that in my opinion. Second, service always sucks. They take forever, they don't greet you or take care of you like they should. I had a problem with a manager last time I was there and will never return bc of her. She was rude and unhelpful. She didn't care at all that the food we were served was crap. And I was willing to pay for all of it. This manager was a joke and a total b word. Even if I could get past the lack of service and the damage to my wallet, their sushi is nothing special. I can go to numerous other places to get sushi and it's affordable! Won't be going back to sushi garden.
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Michael A.

I come here alot and the sushi is great. Only knock I have is if you come on Friday night or Saturday night be prepared to wait a while. Other then that on point.
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Elena M.

Buffet is a sufficient & quick option. The tempura shrimp is a must have. Sushi options for the buffet leave a little to be desired unless you like the spicy rolls. Always seem to have plenty of those on hand. Can't complain too much for $11. Plus yelp gives you a coupon when you check in. :)
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Frank A.

Eating sushi can help you lose weight, ESPECIALLY when you eat at Sushi Garden!! If you're interested in weight loss, order the spicy tuna! I did, and the the next three days I threw up and had diarrhea which caused me to lose significant poundage!! The only thing I ate that was different than my date was the spicy tuna, and I was the only one who got sick. I also ran into a friend of mine on the way out. I told him about the food poisoning after I'd recovered and he said he had gotten sick too! And he also had the spicy tuna!! Apparently they get their spicy tuna from a package and don't make it fresh, like they do with the spicy salmon, which is the reason the consistency between the two is different. And though the Sushi Garden Diet is painful and makes you miserable, it's definitely cheaper than most other diet products and services. Though next time I may just go ahead and lick raw chicken...that's even cheaper, and not quite as gross.
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Samantha B.

Sushi Garden is not the best sushi I've had in Tucson, BUT it is the most fun place I've had sushi. My boyfriend and I have been here multiple times for the great after-dark atmosphere. There is an enjoyable sushi bar to watch the chefs, but there is so much more seating to fit the mood of the night. Outdoor, indoor booth, group tables, bar. The food itself is good to mediocre, depending on what you order. I wouldn't be afraid to take a risk here, though; at the end of the day, it's a pretty ok Tucson sushi restaurants to hit up.
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Saba B.

The Sushi Garden on Broadway is always hopping because they own their niche. The sushi is always fresh, and the service is quick and friendly. Sushi Garden has a bustling yet laid-back vide as the clientele is composed mostly of artsy, loft-living hipsters and off-campus students. I love the underlit bar, and the tempura fried ice-cream is a sweet, generous explosion of dough, whipped and iced cream. The ahi tuna tater tots (I know it sounds wrong) sing with flavor. Their happy hour- all-you-can-eat is the most screaming sushi deal in town.
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Chelsea S.

I ate the lunch buffet and it was pretty terrible. I shouldn't be surprised since it's a buffett. So I guess if you like buffet food then you won't be disappointed! Shame on me for having higher expectations. I guess the real issue with this place was the service. I sat up at the bar and the bartender was LITERALLY running around the restaurant. There is no doubt that she was working her hardest and trying her best but shame on the manager for either understaffing or allowing her to run around. Her stress level was stressing me out therefore I went through the buffett rather than order off the menu or even get a drink. She talked poorly of the bus staff in front of me which I found highly unprofessional. I really hope the management reads this post. I truly think the bartender was doing her best but she needs to learn to cope under stress better or they need to properly staff this place.
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Rachel L.

Great place for sushi. The service was great, they have a great choice of beers and the sushi was fast and fresh.
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Tera E.

I've had a slight change of heart about my dislike for Sushi Garden recently. I have started going more regularly because of its proximity to Reid park and the yoga studio I go to. We started ordering the all you can eat option which unless you only order a roll or two ends up being a good deal. While the quality of the sushi isn't the best it is good enough for the price. Lets be honest here... sometimes you just want to stuff your face with sushi and I don't think there's anything wrong with that! When we don't want AYCE we'll usually go elsewhere because there are quite a few places with decent quality sushi in Tucson, imho! We usually stick to ordering pricier items like Nigiri and some of the specialty rolls (although a lot of their specialty rolls are not included in the AYCE) and we end up getting $80 or more of sushi for $40. It's a good idea to place your order for the next round of sushi as your first one comes because they are usually busy and pretty slow. I would like to note though that I gave Sushi Garden a negative review previously and the owner commented on my review stating they wished to speak with me regarding my experience so I messaged him my contact information and he never did get in touch. Kind of irrelevant now but I did think it was misleading to make it look to others reading these reviews and business owner comments that the business owners are rectifying issues when they really aren't.
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Paul C.

This is generally where I come for all-you-can-eat sushi. The flavors are good, and so is the service. They have a great variety on the all-you-can-eat menu. But let me share why I gave them 3 stars instead of 5: On my most recent visit to Sushi Garden, two friends and I got the all-you-can-eat. Our first order of rolls had the perfect rice-to-filling balance and was really spectacular sushi. When we placed an order for a second set of rolls, each of the rolls had twice as much rice as in our first set. Literally twice as much, like it was rolled a second time around. Sushi Garden has a "minimum $5 charge for left-over rice" to discourage patrons from over-ordering on the sushi. But for what they charge, the number of rolls we ordered wasn't unreasonable. I thought it was foul play to double the rice in the rolls on our second order.
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Moe G.

Great all you can eat, nice waitress and waiters, but AWFUL management. The pieces of sushi are large but honestly the poor managers make me not want to return.
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Kevin L.

I've been coming here for quite some time and I've really noticed an improvement when I visited last night. First, this place is efficient! Our server Anthony was excellent, in that he's friendly, quick, accurate, and always aware when we needed something. The food came out in a very timely manner, and was prepared well. To be picky, the size of rice could really use a slight size reduction. Otherwise, the teamwork I saw at sushi garden tonight was perfect.
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Natasha A.

My small family and I showed up on a Sunday around 3. There were a lot of people waiting and we were told it would be a 15 minute wait. 45 minutes later, a table was finally ready; apparently they were short-staffed, much to our dismay. We were seated at the rear of the restaurant where the floor was filthy and sticky. The area smelled a bit like someone wiped things down with a booze-ridden cloth. Needless to say, I lost most of my appetite but didn't want to leave after wasting so much time waiting. I'm not a quitter! Plus, my husband was driving and was hungry and unwilling to leave. Our waiter was actually awesome and attentive despite the staffing shortage. The miso soup was delicious. The quality of the sushi was decent but you can absolutely find better quality in town. They have a kid's menu with great offerings that arrive bento box style, which I truly appreciated as a mom of a 4-year-old. I hate being negative and love supporting our local businesses but every time I come here, I don't ever really feel the urge to ever go back. I'll happily send my husband and kid though. Maybe they do miso-to-go?
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Eileen S.

I've now been back a few times, and it's running neck-in-neck with Takamatsu for the lunch buffets. They both have some different strong points, but I'd gladly go to either one any time. Full disclosure- I can't speak to their dinner service, having not been, it seems to be a place for the young and hip, and I'm not young (although I'm totally hip, lol) and don't go out much at night, plus there are at least five sushi bars within a couple of miles of my house, so we tend to go to one of them. If the evening comes that friends want to go there, I'll gladly go too- it's a great place.
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Terrence C.

Service is very good, they are on top of it. Good prices for the all you can eat. Only bad thing is ive asked for the air to get turnd on with no luck. It gets stuffy in here.
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Mariya D.

The buffet here is pretty good although it's only on the weekday which is a bummer. The happy hour is a good deal but I get a little flustered with it since sometimes the sushi doesn't come out all at once. The fish isn't the greatest and the sushi tends to crumble when picked up with chopsticks but for their happy hour prices, I can deal with that. The interior is nice, always clean whenever we came in. However, last time we came in, there was 4 of us and they sat all of us in a small booth which we barely fit in. They also forgot to give us enough silverware for 4 people.
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Caris W.

We came here for the All You Can Eat Sushi to celebrate my birthday, but it was a big disappointment. The restaurant was not crowded, but it took a while for the server to come. Service was slow even though there were 4 different servers bringing food to our table at different times, & none were attentive or even try refill our drinks. We have waved for their attention. I should say their service was sully & careless. Sushi was mediocre to say the least! We are not coming back.
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Lee S.

The all-you-can-eat sushi is of average quality. Definitely better than I had expected given the price. This place is always very busy on weekends, and waiting for a table can take a long time (more than 30 minutes). If you're looking for sushi at an affordable price, this would be the place to go.
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Niki T.

All my friends have been raving about this place for months... Driving around Tucson you are constantly bombarded with their ads, billboards, on buses... So they've got to be making money, right!? Alright so all this sudden humidity has been killing me and all I want is refreshing sushi. I was quite satisfied. Fish was fresh, had really good flavor. My favorite was the one toped with jalepeno. Really impressed with kids bento box. But I am only giving 3 stars because... I'm not a fan of their guidelines for all you can eat. Charging ppl for food left on their plate seems ridiculous!! But!!! I've worked in restaurants and I know ppl are awful and wasteful, so it's a way to not throw away the restaurants money but I just don't like that, seems dirty. Service wasn't great, wasn't bad but half the time I didn't even see our server, he came around every blue moon. He forgot to order one of our rolls. Slacked on keeping waters full. He could of just been crazy busy but I didn't see him at any other tables. This is just random but the host was wearing a lacey dress, complete see through, you could see her butt crack... N watching her walk around seating tables with creepy men smiling staring at her butt just disgusted me. It was completely obvious. I just can't believe a manager or staff said or did something. Unless that's what keeps them coming in! I'll be back though, best sushi I've had in Tucson so far.
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Tina H.

I've heard a lot about this place but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. When we got seated the waiter brought us our drinks and it's pretty much the only thing that went well. They brought our sushi and we had to ask for our place settings including wasabe and ginger. Just the basics! The rice was dry and made the sushi hard to keep together. Overall it was a less stellar experience. I'm sad that we brought our in-laws here. We'll go back to Kazuko next time.
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Jesse K.

Cleanliness I'd rate at a 5 out of 10. We were seated in the bar area booths and finally as we were ready to leave someone cleaned the tables next to us. Service was just bad. Weren't asked what we wanted to drink, no water. We had to ask for everything and weren't asked. We ordered our first round of sushi. It wasn't bad but not great either the food didn't come out consistent and all at once. Was told some dishes take longer than others??? Chefs should be better at setting up the pass for timing and producing the products all at once. Food, like I said not bad but nothing to praise either. I've had better. Especially when it all comes out together at the same time and not making a lunch date last almost two hours long. Side notes: Less than friendly hostess, bugs flying onto the food while you try to eat, careless staff, and a frantic shift manager mad about something pacing around the area. Not very relaxing to see. Food just okay.... Way too pricey for the lack of caring of management, staff, and chefs. Will not return.
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Katie T.

Had a reservation for my birthday which they honored....an hour late. I had clarified with the hostess when I called (6 days early) that it was a reservation, but it conveniently became a "call ahead, no guarantee" list when they were running late day of. Also 4 of the 25 of us got sick that night. I've been dealing with just okay food and service at Sushi Garden for 12 years because it's a go-to for many Tucsonans, but no more for me.
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Erik J.

This place is great, especially since they remodeled it a couple years ago. The best time to go is during happy hour - really reasonable (half price) sushi rolls and cheap drinks. Their drink menu is pretty nice too - they have a variety of specialty house drinks including a sake-fishbowl (we got one of those last time). It does tend to get busy Thursday-Saturday nights, but it is a big restaurant including an outdoor porch so the wait is usually not too bad, even with 6+ people. They take reservations so you may want to call ahead if you have a large group.
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Robert M.

What a bunch of hipsters... Hahaha! No, but really, this place is "modern" and "hip" blah, blah. You see a lot of those "OMG, I'm being so adventurous, this Vegas roll is sooo exotic." I know, I'm being a snob. On to the important stuff, the food. Honestly, its mediocre and just that. We ordered several of their specialty rolls, and I can buy the same quality at one of those sushi stand at Fry's. Now the service, its ok, not bad or amazing, but ok. There are better sushi places in Tucson with the same price range. Venture out people!
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Jan E.

Great prices on happy hour food and drinks. Arrived at 6 pm and ordered off the happy hour menu until 7 pm. Great looking and tasting rolls. Service was good but could have been a bit more attentive. I was hesitant to eat here because of previous reviews, but overall had a very good experience. Nice atmosphere. Next time will have to sit at the sushi bar for a bit of entertainment!
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Cristina R.

Like to go there for lunch. The Spanish sushi is delicious!! With little lemon wedges on the top! Writing about it makes me want to have another bite of it! The servers are nice and the ambiance us OK, I always sit outside, hence the lunch thing. Fresh fish and large selection of dishes. You can always find something appealing. Tip. The tater tots are a delicious starter!!
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Hoon C.

Please bring back beef bulgogi!!!
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Darryl N.

There is really little competition in the Sushi area. The cleanliness can be hit or miss, BUT you really will love the happy hour and all you can eat specials. We go and load up on the sushi during the specials. I would not go for full price, but for the sushi treat and Beer and Bomber special, absolutely I will go as often as I can. I sit outdoors as it is more comfortable. They do get busy on the weekends and the bathrooms can get bad quick. Good for family or couples. Slightly trendy but mostly casual.
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Cody F.

Sushi garden is hit or miss at times. Sometimes the food seems fresh and tastes good, sometimes it seems old and taste can be funny. Mostly go there cause I can pig out on sushi for around 20 bucks.
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NikO D.

2 1/2 Stars. Great ambiance, average food. Okay, so I love sushi. And I'm open for all types too. I love sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and even an occasional fusion roll. You name it, I love them all, so long that they are good quality. Sometimes I order off the menu, sometimes I get the All You Can Eat. I have been to some AWESOME AYCE sushi places in Las Vegas, namely, Oyshi, and Sushi-mon. Even tho those places are AYCE, the quality comes out as good as when you order off their menu. Actually, those places taste better than many non AYCE places! I realize that it is hard to keep that quality of sushi when people are ordering dozens of items, so places like that are probably rare. That said, Sushi Garden has great ambiance, friendly service, but mediocre sushi. I have had their lunch buffet, AYCE sushi, and ordered off their regular menu. Their buffet is a pretty good deal if you like fusion rolls, and deep fried foods. Their ACYE sushi is okay. The first round you order is usually pretty good and fresh tasting, but if you eat a lot like me, one round will not suffice. A second and third round are a no-brainer! The second and third rounds are NEVER good. The quality of fish decreases, especially the nigiri or sashimi. The fish has actually come out warm. And has a mushy texture....not good! And it doesn't matter what time of day, or if it is busy. This has happened every time I get the AYCE here. :( The last time I went here, I just ordered off the menu to avoid warm fishy sushi, but got it anyway. I ordered the Spicy Scallops (2 piece), sake salmon (2 piece), and the Spicy Yellowtail roll. Lukewarm sushi, with a mushy texture is what I got. :( I will come here for drinks and happy hour. Maybe even the buffet. But if I am craving sushi, I will definitely go somewhere else. ^__^
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Ivan H.

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! Great food, but the worst service I've experienced this far from a Sushi joint! If it wasn't for this place being trendy enough to appease the U of A they'd be nothing better than anywhere else.
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Dahee K.

Every time I go, I always get All you can eat. I don't like how they raised the price for it, when it used to be $19.95 when other sushi restaurants charge lower than $20. I didn't really feel welcome at the door, service was alright and the rolls had too much rice which got me full real quick. My favorite roll, is the Vegas roll, I recommend it.
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Leah M.

The sushi was okay but nothing extra. I am used to having sesame seeds and lemon wedges on my salmon nigiri and when I ordered at Sushi Garden there wasn't even wasabi or soy sauce! The fish was kinda warm. They charged me extra for a lemon wedge and another charge for yummy sauce. It is not worth the price you will pay.
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Victoria M.

Don't waste your time or money here! There are far better sushi places in town. They are psycho about the all you can eat, to the point where you feel uncomfortable. They circle your table like hawks, to make sure you don't share a thing! I think even a grain of rice would validate an extra all you can eat charge in their eyes. Horrible experience, horrible management!
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A R.

I used to go here when it was in the strip mall locale across the street, all you can eat for $20 was a great deal when it was good! - here's my experience at the new spot. In a word- laughably awful. Sushi Garden was right across the street from me when they moved, so I was excited about the nice new bar and big parking lot. Who knew it would become a happening nightspot?? My dude and and took the father-in-law out, and we were rushed in (not busy, weekday) and stuck at a central table where it was too loud, too exposed, and what's with the uncomfortable seats? They served us way overpriced sushi, not the freshest fish and dry, previously frozen squid salad. The service was negligent, we left with a steep bill and bad fishy taste in our mouths. But hey, maybe a bad day? A girlfriend and another girl wanted to go there for dinner, so I said sure. It was Friday night, I called ahead to make sure we'd have reservations, they said no problem and took down my name. We got there early, and there was a line around the building! College kids, dressed up couples, and a parking lot so full we parked back in the neighborhood. Seriously?? For half-ass sushi? Ok, whatever, we walk in and check with the manager lady at the front. She stares (up, I'm tall) her nose at me and informs me they don't take reservations/call aheads for less than 6 people. I said ok...but I called ahead earlier and you said that was fine. She said the wait was an hour, and we could wait outside. Ok- cool! I know to always go to Yoshimatsu for real, fresh, affordable sushi. Forever.
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Melinda C.

I'm not sure what makes this a Tucson favorite. We tried the lunch buffet on Saturday and were sorely disappointed. We won't be going back. There was such a limited selection of poorly made sushi that they should be ashamed to call it a sushi buffet. I ended up eating all of mine (and I tried every type offered except the spicy tuna) with my bare fingers because the rolls were not holding together. Yes, I know how to use chopsticks. I lived in Japan for 4 years and have had plenty of practice. Between Hubby and I, we tried almost every cooked dish in the buffet. The teriyaki chicken and the orange chicken were both very dry due to being overcooked and left in the serving trays for far too long, which was surprising with how busy the restaurant was. The same could be said for the noodle dishes - sticky, clumped together and little taste. Hubby couldn't find any steamed rice which really surprised us, too. The miso soup was ok. The one redeeming dish was the tempura. The tempura batter was light and tasty. The shrimp and veggies were crispy and not oily at all. The dipping sauce was delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I'm glad there's lots of places to get my sushi fix because if this was it, I'd be in bad shape!!
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Beth H.

I love this place. The all you can eat sushi is a great price and quality for what is offered. It's so far the only sushi resturant that I always return too as well. It's a semi casual setting and typically very busy. But you can often get in on the weekends with only a short wait time.
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A P.

The Good: Very lovely interior and good ambiance. The decorations are really cute. Delicious sushi for good prices! We did the all you can eat and it's a good value if you can eat that much sushi. Convenient location. The Bad: The service wasn't that great. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. When the server brought our miso soup, his thumb touched the soup! Not a super big deal and most people wouldn't have even noticed it. But we did notice it. And while the server seemed like a very nice guy, we didn't want his thumb touching our soup that we were going to eat! It's unhygienic! Summary: This place is good with good food and good prices. We'll be back probably in the future, but probably won't order miso soup. Honestly I would have given this a 4 star rating, except for the whole thumb touching our miso soup thing (that's just gross). That's the only reason I'm giving this a 3. Otherwise this place is great!
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Erin B.

I have to admit, initially, I was resisting the idea of a location change for this place, as I had been a fairly regular customer to the old location on 5th for some time. The new location at Broadway/Country Club is admittedly more appropriate for a growing, thriving popular business. I was reluctant to accept the new hip and modernized interior, as I was rather partial to the more traditional sushi-restaurant look it had prior. But I have adjusted and grown to accept and even appreciate these changes, as it's contributed to Sushi Garden's success today. Some changes have not made it a better restaurant; namely, there are at times a marked change in the quality of sushi served. I'm not sure if this is because the new location is frequently flooded with hungry patrons ordering from the all-you-can-eat menu, but the food is definitely inconsistent. There seemed to be more pride and emphasis placed on quality sushi in the past. Maybe my experiences are anecdotal, but after a dozen or so revisits, its looking less and less like isolated lapses in quality control. In all fairness, the food is still tasty and I do really enjoy the exciting new additions to the menu, like spicy tacos, tuna tataki, and tater tots, yes, with sushi on them. I just don't want to see my rolls fall apart or nigiri rice not firmly molded. Happily, I've never experienced any of the horror stories I read about from other reviewers on here. The service I've received has overall been pleasant and timely. My last visit, however, I did overhear the neighboring table complain that they had not received what they had ordered and drinks had long gone empty. I'm just lucky to get the better servers there, I guess? I come here for All-You-Can-Eat Sushi for $21, a deal too good to pass up, even for sushi snobs. I'm a fan of the happy hour menu and the half-priced beers there, and I have been known to indulge in the lunch buffet for under $10 from time to time. I will keep coming here for these reasons, despite how the vibe and crowd has changed. The prices are good for what you get, but I will still be on the lookout for better quality nigiri.
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Candice A.

I came with my boyfriend for sushi after wondering what all the hype was about. Let me just say, Takamatsu is by FAR superior! We walk in and the hostess pretty much forces us to sit at the sushi bar, doesn't even ask if we want a table. We're easy going so it's fine with us. But when we sit down not one of the chefs greeted us. At Takamatsu they greet you even if u don't sit at the sushi bar! We ordered some rolls and some salmon nigiri along with one of their gummy bear martinis. A server took our order and brought out our food. Isn't sitting at the sushi bar supposed to be different from a table? We want the chefs in front of us to be involved. Anyway, she was super rude with sub par service and the food and martini was just ok. We are definitely gonna stick to Takamatsu! I continue to wonder what all the hype about Sushi Garden is about...
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Jena L.

This was VERY disappointing! The place looks amazing and the atmosphere is great. But the customer service SUCKS! We had about 5 different servers and when asked how everything was and I replied "I don't really like my meal" I was told "oh okay." I was not asked if they could replace or even offer me a menu to order something else. Over all a huge disappointment. I will NOT be back
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Jong P.

I've been a customer of sushi garden for yeaaaars... One thing that kept me coming back 'was' the friendly servers and the owners. I've seen the growth this restaurant that has taken in the past 10-12 years and I am not impressed. Yeah they can seat more serve more but the key quality that I have looked forward to coming back for is no longer there...bottom line, from hostesses to the waitresses they are RUDE. They really need to check that somewhere before coming into work before they ruin another experience for another long time customer...Ahjummah, if you're reading this please talk to your people!!
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Zariena D.

My inner fat girl was really excited to be here! All you can eat sushi for $20 dollars? Sign me up! Just know that they will charge a fee if you don't eat all the food that you ordered. Makes sense to me! Think of all the starving kids in *insert country* This restaurant was clean and had a modern feel to it. The staff was attentive and friendly. Their sushi is really good! If you're a shrimp lover like me: I would recommend the Shrimp Tempura Roll and Tootsie Roll! Delicious! We'll be back!
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Kat R.

I've had mixed experiences with them, but I REALLY enjoy how I could order from home. When we dine in sometimes we get EXCEPTIONAL experience and other times our server will abandon us for a larger group since they'll get a larger tip. All tips for all servers gets pooled at the end of the night so we didn't want to screw everyone else for their horrible service so we just order the food to go. There have been times where the rolls are VERY rice heavy where the inside goodness is the size of a dime surrounded by quarters of rice. The wait for ordering the food to go can be lengthy, but worth it.
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Brittany J.

This place can get super busy on the weekends, though I usually try to come here during the week for happy hour (which is much less busy and the rolls are usually a dollar or two cheaper). The ambiance itself in this restaurant is great. It's nicely decorated and the service is usually always very friendly. If you sit at the sushi bar, then you can chat with the sushi chefs - they've always been friendly with us and always give great recommendations. I'm not too much of a huge sushi fan myself, but I do love tootsie rolls, Las Vegas rolls, and baked California rolls (all three of these are awesome for those who prefer their sushi cooked). This place is a tad bit expensive, but I've always left full and happy.
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Tiffany H.

I tried Sushi Garden for the first time with my boyfriend last night and was very unhappy leaving. We got there around 9:30pm and were greeted well by the hostess, sat at our table, and we had waters right away from whom we assumed was our waitress. After sitting and looking through the menu for about 20 minutes we flagged down that waitress. She explained that she would not be taking care of us because she was leaving and would send over our real waitress. She came over right away and took my boyfriends order (spicy seafood udon soup and an appetizer) then turned right around without taking my order. Once HIS food arrived it was Happy Hour so I was more than ready to order. I ordered a few pieces of nigiri, a roll, and a fish bowl cocktail. 15 minutes later my sushi arrives before my fish bowl. After 25 minutes waiting for my drink the server finally came by to check on us. When I had mentioned not receiving my cocktail she turned around without a word and walked over to her computer (Putting in my order) later coming up with an excuse. I take pride in paying it forward and tipping exceeding well. I have never experienced poor service and sadly gave 10% The reason for the stars, the udon soup was fantastic and the ambience was great. As far as sushi goes, I'll stick to Takamatsu. Far more superior.
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Kris M.

So just took my French family here and the waitress is completely a b?)&@. Made the experience horrible for us. Thankfully the quality of the food for the price is so worth it. I get college town atmosphere- but attitude to patrons is just ridiculous.
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Dyanna H.

We have been coming to sushi garden for years, tonight we decided to come in after graduation for a nice time with friends. As soon as we sat down, it took about 10 min for anyone to wait on us then we found out we missed all you can eat by a matter of minutes due to waiting outside for a table....bs. The waitress had an attitude with us from the beginning. They gave us two sushi tickets for four people. Took forever to bring us the remaining tickets so we could even order. She was very unfriendly and just threw things on the table it seemed. She only checked on us twice throughout the entire meal. It seemed like she was more focused on closing and going home than her tables. We love this place but when you pay to receive service like this it makes all of us not to return. I don't remember her name but she was a short female with a bunch of tattoos (not discriminating I just didn't get her name). Step it up Sushi Garden...you seemed very overwhelmed tonight and acted as if you couldn't handle it.
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Sabrina C.

Before my recent experience, this was my go-to place for sushi whenever I was in Tucson. The food was great, and the sushi chefs were always friendly. This last time I came in, however, was a totally different story. I've ordered the tempura roll before, I know how it turns out. However, when I ordered it on Saturday the 3rd, my waitress, Prisilla, assured me my tempura roll was normal, that there wasn't much tempura on it usually. She told me to order the California roll with tempura next time, but that's not what I wanted to eat. I will upload the photos I took of the tempura roll to the business page so you can see for yourself. I feel that because we were under 21 and came in before they closed it down to anyone underage, they didn't care as much about us and wanted us out so they could seat someone else. Needless to say, I did not leave the size of tip I usually do (50% of the bill)... We were waited on maybe twice, including when we ordered. I am very disappointed this time around and don't know if I will go out of my way to visit next time I am in Tucson. edit: FWIW the owner never got back to me, it was just a faux pas.
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Leah B.

I'm really not a fan of the sushi here. Albeit, Sushi Garden has the best ambiance for sushi in Tucson and is a great location at Broadway Village. Its a very large location, with seating at the sushi bar, bar bar, high and low top tables as well as a large outdoor patio. Service is ok. But the issue is that in my opinion, its very basic bland sushi which is overpriced. The first time, we did the all you can eat. With that, you only a choice of thier most basic rolls and one of the listed specialty rolls. Its very restrictive. You also must finish everything from your first serving before you can order the next. The next time we came for happy hour. It was over $100 for two beers each and 4-5 rolls which was way more than expected. Finally, we came again for dinner recently and ordered off the regular menu, and it was still $75 for two drinks and 3 mediocre "specialty" rolls. Just not a fan of thier quality of sushi- at any price.
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Andrew H.

Came into here expecting more. Got the buffet and they had employees filling up to go boxes for themselves. Very poor taste. Do not recommend this to anyone. Very little sushi at buffet. What kind of restaurant commercial shows sushi in buffet and does not deliver.
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Jessica H.

I'm sorry, but when you say you close at 10 p.m. You serve until 10 p.m. You don't get to have a "last call" before then -- say you close at 9:30 p.m. I always thought Sushi Garden was an all right restaurant. Not the best sushi I've ever had, but pretty good for a landlocked state like Arizona. When we went a few weeks ago around 9:45 p.m., we were turned away because they'd already had their "last call." I've worked in food service, and I know it's really annoying when someone walks in just 15 minutes before close. But you don't get to turn customers away before you're actually closed. If you want to shut your doors earlier, then change your hours. It's just a simple common courtesy to treat your customers with respect in that way. The food at Sushi Garden wasn't good enough for me to want to go back, so we won't be visiting here anytime soon.
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Ed L.

very bad service, waiting too long. avoid this waitress, her name is Dianne. never return again.
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Mark A.

The buffet is good for lunch and I assume that they are just as good as the other location for sushi. The service was fine, but we were not aloud to sit on the patio, bummer on a nice day. They do rotate the food on the buffet pretty good (so the food always appears fresh), I would not eat there that often because a lot of the food is fried and most of the rolls are just so so. For the price and immediate gratification it's okay.
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Christina L.

I use to like coming to this place. The all you can eat is great, but how can one enjoy their food if your waitress it's rude. Plus, when the we first walked in the hostess was rude. Going to be finding another place to enjoy sushi.
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Stephanie G.

I don't ever pick sushi as my go to choice for food, but I did enjoy the Spicy Fiesta rolls for lunch. The waitress was extremely helpful and patient with us in trying to figure out what and how to order (considering we almost ordered 40 pieces of sushi off the all you can eat menu)!! I would definitely return with friends, especially those who are avid sushi lovers!!
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Chris M.

Good lunch buffet, very reasonably priced. Service is good. Nice place to take a date
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M P.

I really am not going to say anything different than the other ten thousand reviews. We used to frequent this place quite often when it was on Broadway/Alvernon. It was our favorite sushi joint for all you can eat or just regular dining. After they moved everything changed. I suppose if you are 20 something hipster/college kid/party girl you will love it. They have a million drink specials now and a million rolls that are deep fried, filled with cream cheese or gooey sauce. The place is always packed so I guess they have found their nitch. If that is your thing then this is the place for you. If you want good sushi along with good service then not so much.. Everything takes forever to get made. The waitress the last time I was in got our order wrong on the menu item and forgot my drink. Just not a lot of caring about the customer. The food can be good but it can also be sub par. No consistency anymore. There are plenty of other places I would rather go. My last visit will indeed be my last visit. Its disappointing because these reviews are plentiful here and management has commented so you can see they are reading them.
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Mathew R.

I have never been in contact with a manager so rude and disrespectful. There was a mis-communication with our bill and we asked to see the manager. The second we told him we hadn't ordered some of the dishes, he began to cuss us out. This was by far the most unprofessional establishment I have ever attended. Please save yourself and do not attend.
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Nali M.

HOLEH MOLEH!! i knew i'd be back eventually for their lunch buffet. the husband and i's first choice for lunch wasn't quite open at 10:45 in the morning after doctor's appointments and i was superrrrrrrr hungry for some grinds. luckily, due to some conveniently placed advertising, my husband shouted out "sushi garden!" and off we went. the buffet is $8.95 and has a large selection of choices. start off with the miso soup (as we would say in hawaii, "broke da mout". it's literally perfect). there are fresh assorted rolls (california, etc) and they even have a fried roll. there's japanese food (shrimp, vegetable tempura (the tempura dipping sauce is in the coffee-looking-canister), chicken & fish. there's chinese food and i think some korean vegetables. everything was delicious. hit the spot. then we had the biggest kanak attack (the feeling of intense laziness that one gets from eating too much) when we were finished. i think that this will be our favorite spot to come back to for a quick, easy, fast and fresh lunch (not to mention inexpensive!!!)
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Kathy N.

I came to Sushi Garden with a bit of trepidation tonight as memories of a past bad experience at the old location on Alvernon came to mind but I was pleasantly surprised. I felt welcomed and that the staff was interested in giving good service. I've always loved the center at Broadway/Country Club and used to enjoy this particular building when it housed Elle. Sushi Garden was bustling and the outdoor seating was cool and inviting with plenty of misters going. The indoor decor was really nice, attractive and gave the place a cool vibe. I was part of a party of nine plus a toddler and our orders were taken very quickly after being seated and given an appropriate amount of time to review the menu. Plenty of food was ordered and everyone seemed pleased with the menu items. My selection included squid salad, tuna tataki and a burrito roll. The salad and tuna were good, not spectacular but good. I was very disappointed in the burrito roll. Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and cream cheese rolled in a VERY sloppy rice roll with diced avocado on top. Any kind of spice in the jalapeno sauce was really non-existent. I was really hoping for a great burst of flavor but this roll left a lot to be desired. And honestly, there's nothing worse than a sloppily rolled sushi roll that falls apart all over your plate. Overall, the experience here tonight was good I just think there's better sushi to be had in Tucson. One little tip for Sushi Garden....providing your patrons with complimentary edamame and miso soup would make a huge difference in the overall impression and rating of your restaurant. Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference with diners.
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Ania R.

We had the lunch buffet kind if regretted it we should of ordered off the menu. Food was just ok
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Ayana S.

Went on a date there one night it was beyond busy. They sat us at the sushi bar by accident. Which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The sushi chef talked to us the entire time and suggested things. The sushi was pretty good as well, I will definitely go back.
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Laura B.

Before today, I had been here about three times and absolutely loved my experience each time. Sat at the bar twice, and once on the patio. The bartenders were very friendly and accommodating, the patio service was less than stellar but not terrible. (It was obvious the server was not happy to be there.) Today was a different story. We sat inside and were greeted by a gentleman that wasn't very friendly, but also not very rude. Pretty underwhelming. After bringing our waters, he quickly jumped to the "Are you ready?" question. We decided to order the all-you-can-eat sushi for the first time. Knowing it was our first time, the server didn't really offer us any help or pointers to the menu. He simply walked off and came back a few minutes later with the same "Are you ready?". We ordered some rolls, nigiri, appetizers, as well as some items not on the a-y-c-e menu, and some sake bombers. Everything came out separately (which was fine, I know that's how sushi places usually do it). After getting about half of our food and waiting quite a while I finally managed to hunt down the server and asked for the rest of of it. He then asked me "What all did you order?" Umm...you took the order AND read it back to us. So then he brought a couple more items and was never to been seen again. We were then told another server would be taking over our table. (Really makes you feel wanted, doesn't it??) The next server obviously hadn't been informed about the food we ordered and I had to ask a third time for them to finally bring the rest of our food. Our waters were never once refilled, nor were we ever offered more cocktails or beer, or even asked if we wanted a second round of sushi. I shouldn't have to work hard to dine out. That is the purpose for dining out. I pay good money to have someone else do the rest of the work and make me feel at home at the same time. I'm very understanding and patient when it comes to the food service industry, but this was just bad. To top it off, after our $150 tab, we noticed we were charged $10(!) for the couple balls of rice that were left from our nigiri. The rest of the food had been completely eaten, except for this rice. We compliantly paid our bill. On the way out, my husband pulled the manager aside to speak about the $10 charge for rice. Keeping in mind that we had already paid our bill, my husband was trying to express his concern for feeling like we had been nickled and dimed even after spending a decent amount of money there. The manager was completely apathetic and disinterested. He was very defensive about our check and had no bit of concern about our issue. It's really sad to see such a place be completely ruined for us. We went on and on about this place to our friend that just arrived from out of town. We had (literally) hundreds of choices to take her for her first dining experience in Tucson. How terribly embarrassing to have this experience. It was embarrassing for us, and even more so for the restaurant.
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Kay P.

Good sushi, cool atmosphere, busy. Wait time. Pricey. Good place to take a date, but don't let him/her see the price list. Heard there was all you could eat, but didn't see it.
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Yvonne D.

My daughter is in from Kentucky and loves to go to RA sushi. For a change I talked her into going to sushi garden. BIG MISTAKE! we had the bar and shushi and after leaving I started to feel sick. The only thing I ate that my daughter did not was the spicy tuna...I was throwing up for the next 24 hrs and felt like I had the flu...still have pains in stomach 2 days later. After talking to people we know apparently there is a lot of people that have experienced the same with the tuna!, you do not want to feel like I did please be warned!
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Leslie H.

Um, yes.... The sushi was set down and I didn't have a chance to take a picture! With Clem with us the food was gone before you could blink! Yes, a four year old that lives sushi and this is the place of choice! Love the happy hour and the reverse as well! This has to be one of my favorite places to eat sushi!
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Matt M.

My girlfriend and I went to this place on a Sunday afternoon and enjoyed the Las Vegas Roll, Baja Roll (spicy), and some vegetable tempura. We had never been there before so decided to call ahead and get it to go. The customer service was great, as the people who greeted us and provided us with our food were extremely pleasant to talk to. The atmosphere in the restaurant is pretty relaxed along with an outdoor patio area. It was not too busy since it was lunch on a Sunday. The food that we had was very delicious and was exactly what we were looking for. It's mildly pricey, but we are eating fish in a landlocked state so no problems there. We will be returning to try the lunch buffet next time.
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Rob W.

Fat boy and Red dragon-- The best!!
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Desiree D.

Probably one of the best sushi bars in town. Great fresh sushi. I love the patio when its warm out and the new location is great. Unlike many other sushi bars, their cocktails are very high quality. Definitely try to hit it up during happy hour :)
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J F.

Do not know what all the hype was about but came to try it out. Service was horrible! Our server did not get our drink order correctly and then screwed up our sushi order. Definitely will not be coming back. It overpriced.
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Marlene A.

Ive never been a sushi person. And I was always less willing to try it. Sushi garden from when you take your first step in takes your breath away. I aat in the bar and othered a california roll as well as a avocado roll and an alaskan roll. The service was great the person in the bar was amazing. Overall had a great experience. And everuthing is a somewhat reasonable price.
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Dana A.

Alright, I know what die hard Tucson foodies are going to say when they read this but really, for a all you can eat sushi restaurant in the desert I can't find much to complain about! First of all, the place is huge and even though there always seems to be a line at the hostess stand, there is never a long wait. The bartenders are on top of things and do a good job of checking in on you if you sit there for a while. I have hosted a couple of clients at the bar with no issues about noise or service. Plus you can order the full menu if you don't feel like waiting for a seat in the main dining room. Now to the real reason you would go to an all you can eat sushi spot. Overall, the sushi is good, not great, but good in a way that someone paying roughly $25 can appreciate. I set my expectations accordingly so avoid looking for that amazing roll or toro on an all you can eat menu. But they make a philly hand roll that could stand up to most sushi shops in the city. Depending on what types of sushi you like, you can't miss. The menu doesn't include every roll and fish they have, but enough for all but the most uppity sushi snobs. Definitely good for large groups (10 or more - no problem) and families as well. And now with Sidecar open next door, you can grab a nice nightcap after you stuff yourself with sushi.
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Robert W.

The lunch buffet left a lot to be desired but it is called Sushi Garden not Buffet Garden so I can't complain to much. The service was excellent our waitress was quick and attentive. The price was good also.
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L L.

We went to Sushi Garden for an all-you-can eat-sushi dinner on a Saturday evening & the place was busy. Food is ok. Service is ok, could be better. There were 5 different people delivering food to our table. Our table was not clean & the menu was old & greasy :(. Not coming back unless there are no other sushi place in town.
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Taralyn R.

I'm unfortunately going to have to downgrade my 5-stars to 3-stars. I've been going to Sushi Garden (including the old location) for around 7 years and recently noticed a change in the quality of their sushi. A family member was in town and I was excited to have them eat at a great sushi place and share my love of Sushi Garden with them. Unfortunately, a lot of the nigri was sub par and the rolls had more cream cheese and other fillers in them then they did fish. We couldn't even eat the Albacore because it had a weird taste. The service was still good even though we had a large party and I still love the new look of this location. Maybe I've become spoiled by the fresh sushi at Sushi Cortaro as of late and Sushi Garden has always been like this, or the quality of their sushi has gone down. Either way, this unfortunately isn't the best place around for quality happy hour and all you can eat sushi any longer.
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Kamryn C.

Just visited Sushi Garden for happy hour the other day and I was very impressed with the hip ambiance and large menu. The rolls were good quality and everyone I was with really enjoyed their food, especially their inventive rolls. I thought some of the appetizer portions were pretty small, edamame in particular, but the rolls were definitely adequate. I love a happy hour where you can fill up on what you would normally order just at discounted prices. We felt hounded by the waitress at times. We were waiting for someone and she was over every two minutes asking if we were ready. While I appreciate her eagerness, it was a bit daunting.
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Lauren K.

I'll keep this short and sweet. This place sucks. The management is the worst I've ever had the displeasure of interacting with at any restaurant or retail store. They are arrogant and rude. Let me preface this by saying that I hardly ever complain about anything at restaurants. I eat out a dozen times a week, and I complain twice a year, and mostly for gross stuff in my food. Once, I ordered the chicken teriyaki, and had about a 2 inch piece of wood in my food. It was a piece of chopstick. I told our waiter, who got a manager. He offered me 10% off. Serious-fucking-ly? 10% off when your incompetent chefs managed to get WOOD in my food? No. No way. I refused that bargain, and eventually got the meal comped. Naturally, we didn't go back for a while. But, we decided to give Sushi Garden a go once again for lunch today. This time, in my fried rice, there was hair. I told our waitress, who apologized. I figured the bill would reflect the fact that I didn't eat my meal, but alas, it did not. So, I flagged down a manager. He was VERY defensive from the get go. He questioned me like I was trying to scam him, though it was clear that I did not eat. He walked away to find our waitress who took the hair away. He offered no apology, just a skeptical attitude. He returned with our check, put it in front of me without looking at me or speaking to me, and walked away. What the fuck man? That's how you treat a customer? Seriously, I can't remember ever being treated like such a piece of shit at a restaurant. In summary, to hell with this place. There's plenty of good sushi in Tucson. I'll go to one of those places, where they might just appreciate my business and care if they serve me food with someone else's biological material in it.
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Stephanie M.

I usually favor the other location by the foothills mall, not only because it's closer to me but because I find better service there as well. This location used to be in a smaller place which I had some of my best memories as well as great service and sushi. Now that they've stepped up to this location, I feel the attitude and ambiance have gone way down. It's more of a showy appeal and "club-like". They've gone down in service with their help staff and I've found most of them to be snooty. The interior is quite club like, more like sit down and have a cocktail than let's eat some sushi vibe. All interactions with the sushi chefs are cut off at the sushi bar unlike before where you personally talked to them and handed them your selections where they would then prepare your sushi in front of you. You were able to pick your chef before. But now, who knows who makes your sushi? I really hate how it has become more glam than quality. If that's your thing, I'm sure you'll enjoy this location.
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Jaime G.

Just left the Sushi Garden, and I must say I am disappointed. All the happy hour rolls were premade and dry. All the fish was dry and clearly not fresh, it seemed like the rice was made yesterday because it would not stay together. The ginger tasted old and clearly not fresh. Even the soy sauce tasted watered down. DON'T go here!!
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Shawn C.

I'm writing this review because I am 45 minutes from going to Sushi Garden, and the thought of it is making me hungry. Why am I fan? Let me tell you. 1. I have travelled around the country having Sushi in many places faraway from and close to the ocean- the Sushi is fresh and delicious here, in Tucson. 2.Lots of servers that are assigned to many different tables that work together to bring you fast, efficient service. 3. ALL YOU CAN EAT MENU OPTION. The choices are fair (always wanting more variety) and the deal you get is a GANGA. 4. The ambience is sleek, fresh, and elegant without feeling up-ity. Try going on "off-hours" between 2-5 and experience great dining service. When it gets busy....it gets busy.
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Dani S.

Sushi garden is definitely not my favorite sushi place. I think the fish is mediocre and the wine list even more mediocre. I usually get dragged here by friends. I'd rather hold off and enjoy sushi in coastal cities.
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Jamie L.

It used to be so good. Now it's loud, uncomfortable and the sushi tastes fishy every time. They messed up my order once and when I told them they asked if I had allergies and actually tried to make me eat it anyway. So disappointing.
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Billy C.

Tried to go here last night with some friends. Keyword being, tried. We arrived and had to wait a little while to be seated, which is fine since it was a Saturday night. After we got seated, it took far far to long to get anyone's attention to even order drinks. The waitress/lady working that we stopped was very rude and gave us a lot of attitude. I let it slide since maybe, just maybe she was having a bad night (been there before). After waiting another ~10 minutes for water, she came over and told us they didn't have any more cups and had to wait to get more to clean. You're telling me a busy restaurant on a Saturday night doesn't have enough cups? wow. Once we finally got our waters, to be honest, I didn't feel comfortable drinking it because the waitress at this point had still been rude and made everyone at the table feel very awkward and uncomfortable. She had been swearing, touching/placing hands on people shoulders/arms and overall very rude. Once we finally had our orders together no one ever came back. She ignored us for a good ~20 minutes and we decided to leave. We never ordered anything so it was an easy decision to get up and leave. I worked in the restaurant business for 5+ years and held many positions. I have never seen such horrible service before and all the things this waitress did, you definitely don't do as a server. I always give the benefit of the doubt to the server because I know from experience everyone has bad shifts or something out of the servers control will happen. Not this time though. This server made this experience so memorable that none of us will be coming back.
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Jessie M.

I used to like Sushi Garden until my recent experience. For starters there was a bug in my drink (still was charged for it) service was slow (the waitress took & put in an order for 8ppl that sat down after a friend and I.) We ordered 4 rolls and we're happy to realize that it was happy hour after we ordered. We couldn't finish our food so we asked for boxes. We were told that WE COULDN'T TAKE OUR FOOD HOME UNLESS WE WANTED TO BE CHARGED FULL PRICE. We talked to management(Miko at the time) and she basically gave us the cold shoulder. Takamatsu, RA, Mr.An's are far better and you can take your food with you Happy!
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Jay B.

There are simply better and more authentic places in town for less money. Why would you go here? If you want to order all you can eat sushi and have them constantly motoring you as you eat (you can't leave anything on the plate or they will charge you a fee) then go here. It was so stressful and completely not enjoyable! I felt like I was being watched while I ate and the waiter even reminded me I had to finish every piece of rice on the plate! I felt like the boy in Matilda who was forced to eat the entire chocolate cake until he threw up. I wish I made a sandwich at home and saved my money. Also, its more like a club than a Japanese restaurant.
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Ariel S.

This is one of the few sushi places I've been in Tucson. The setting and atmosphere are fun and more "hip" than other places in the area.The sushi is pretty good. I always get the Baked California Roll which is delicious. If you're looking for some good sushi and a nice scene for dinner, this place is a great spot to go.
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Tarah D.

This is by far one of my favorite sushi spots in Tucson. The new location on Broadway and Country Club is absolutely gorgeous! The lighting and decor give the restaurant a mix between a nice ambiance and modern edginess. The outdoor patio is beautiful and backs up to their full service bar and flat screen TVs. The patio also has heaters, so if you're like me, you can enjoy being outside without getting too cold! Prices are very reasonable and I have never been disappointed by the food!
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Mark S.

So, two guys (me and my buddy) walk into a sushi bar: Me: Nigiri is the stuff that comes with the fish on top and rice underneath, right? Him: No that's sashimi, I think... hell if I know. Me: How about we just get a California roll. Him: That's the one that comes fried, right? Me: Hell if I know. Him: Maybe we should just get the all-you-can-eat sushi buffet. It's twenty bucks. Me. I don't care. You're buying. We ended up getting: an order of egg rolls, tuna tataki and a "spicy special" that was a mixture of avocado, onion and some sort of fish on top of rice, sort of nigiri (if I am correct) style. Later, when we decided that we should have just done the AYCE sushi buffet because we were still hungry, we ordered a spicy tuna roll. All of it seemed fresh. The spicy special was kind of strange and a little bit of a mess to eat. As soon as you dipped it in the soy sauce, it fell apart. Chopsticks were no longer an option. We had to ask for, gasp, forks... and then the waitress brought us only one. The tuna tataki was good. Slices of tuna and avocado accompanied by some sort of herby dipping sauce that was not too heavy on soy sauce. The egg rolls were crispy but the filling was kind of mushy. The spicy tuna roll was probably my favorite of the three sushi dishes we had. I have had the lunch buffet ($8.95) in the past. They have a little of everything, including some standard sushi rolls. There are better, cheaper Asian buffets in town, IMO. They probably deserve a higher rating. Maybe if the roll hadn't fallen apart and the waitress had brought me my own fork...
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Marina M.

I was looking for a late dinner, a concept that is not very big in Tucson. Not many places are open late (until 2am on Saturdays) so at least Sushi Garden has that going for them. I was greeted by a very strong smell of Clorox that pretty much foreshadowed the meal that followed. I won't mince words the sushi wasn't good. I was craving a fried roll so I ordered a Vegas roll and the roll tasted as it had been fried way before I ordered it. The batter was also very thin and didn't add much to the taste, which defeats the whole purpose of a fried roll. Even worse, the roll had a strong fishy smell. So gross. The two other rolls we had throughout the evening were just okay. Thinking that maybe the food would be better, we tried the chicken skewers. I was dead wrong. The chicken was so rubbery and had a very strange gamey taste. It's also annoying that their drink specials are more expensive that full-price drinks elsewhere. They do have 2 dollar sake which is nice. It's a pet peeve of mine when a restaurant spends too much on interiors while ignoring the food quality. Sushi Garden falls under this category. Sushi Garden could benefit from focusing on their food rather than ritzy interiors. They are, after all, a food establishment.
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Savannah C.

I got horribly sick just a few hours after eating the sushi and drinking a water. Could it have been from something else? Yes but sometimes you just know it's food poisening
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Tuyen C.

If I were to rate the success of this restaurant as a business, the owner would get a big @ss shout out. In fact, it might be an excellent case study for Harvard Business School (if they ever bothered to study a small restaurant in timbuktucson). But we're here today to pay respect to a lost art - the art of making and serving sushi. Yes, SG had Americanized this to perfection and the original intention of sushi and its quality are completely thrown out the window. But in a genius kind of way, it is exactly what the mass asks for, and SG has given the Tucson mass exactly the under-rated, all-you-can-eat sushi with cheap drinks during happy hour. Boom ... what we have here is a gold mine for the owner, but if you want genuine Japanese sushi, read my other reviews ... to find out where to go. Consider yourself informed ... and you're quite welcome! Just kidding Yelpers, I can't possibly be that condescending ...LOL
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Teez G.

I love ordering sake. I think that's what its called. The raw salmon over rice with a pinch of wasabi in between. I ordered 8 for the all you can eat. Great. Delicious. Smooth pieces. Like butter in your mouth. Ordered 8 more. Looked like left over peices glued together. Gross. Looked misscolored or dried up, ugly frankenpeices. Would have 5 star if it was like the first set every time. Felt like I was some fat person who was gonna eat them out of house and home. Might change review if next experiences change.
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Jesse N.

I was way into this place. It was very crowded, but the sushi bar treated us well. Great for posting up to watch a game on TV and grab some solid sushi. The decor was fresh and didn't feel like what I expected from a place with a buffet.
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Kayla N.

Cheap happy hour. Sit outside on the nice patio with misters. Fast service that is friendly and always good. This place already has a million reviews so I won't say to much. Other than everyone is right!
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Paul A.

Well what can I say besides Sushi Garden is one of my personal favorite places to eat in Tucson. The sushi is always fresh and fast to come out. The lollipop roll is delicious I recommend it. The spicy dragon roll is also worth a try. Service is great the staff is always friendly
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Anh N.

When the craving for sushi happened when I was Tucson, first thought that came to mind was, "how far am I from the Ocean??!" Needless to say - Sushi Garden not only met the very minimal expectations I had set, they far exceeded them in terms of creativity, quality, and ambience. Creativity definitely set this place a part. There have been countless occassions where your eyes are definitely hungrier than your stomach and all rolls start tasting the same. This was not the case at Sushi Garden - most of the rolls we ordered I can still distinctly remember. My favorite - the tator tot roll. Had no idea what to expect, but loved it! Definitely a repeater for when I find myself in the middle of a desert craving me some seafood.
(4)
Nicole R.

The sushi is always fresh and delicious. The service, if you are at the bar, is awesome. 4 or 5 stars, really. The young woman that works there is fabulous and always smiling. The service in the rest of the dining room is weak. I mean, blah. No smiles, nothing. They already don't have to talk to you much since you order off a slip a paper, but would a little personality hurt? My $60 bill got my subpar waitress a $12 tip she didn't deserve. But I am in the industry, so I can never tip too little (my own problem) I'll go back again, but request to sit at the bar next time.
(3)
Karla A.

Garden Roll. Yum. Need I say more? Fun atmosphere. Great patio. Friendly staff. Will definitely go again.
(5)
Mark H.

Sushi in Tucson? You bet your ass and this place is great with very friendly staff. One complaint - why do I need to fill out a paper card while sitting in front of a Sushi Chef at the sushi bar? Allow customers to actually "talk" to the Chef to order and this place becomes a 5 star sushi bar.
(4)
Allison M.

Ive been going here for years until this last year, their sushi is either frozen or way too warm, the service is no good. The volcano roll is the only cool roll in my opinion, but as far as fresh fish? None here. Sorry Sushi Garden you lost an avid sushi lover.
(2)
Robert R.

This place is only acceptable since its a chain. Only go here if you want all you can eat. Also at nights they always have open tables but are reluctant to seat anyone. So whatever time the hostesses tell you, make sure to at least double it
(1)
Teresa C.

I really don't understand the hype - never did, never will. The place is nicely decorated and I do love the patio. What gets me is the quality. They try to cheapen everything. I've been at this location twice and the one on the north side a few times(when I was in college and didn't know any better!). For example, the caterpillar roll is a VERY common roll. It is made pretty much the same everywhere. They put teriyaki sauce on the roll instead of eel sauce, seriously? California roll also another common roll...they put one crab stick split in half for one roll. California rolls typically have 2 crab sticks in the roll. The tator tots specialty roll is inconsistent. The sauce the first time was a peanut butter sauce more sweet and the second time it was sour like it had vinegar in it. The spicy tuna on it is also frozen tuna not fresh. All their sushi has WAY too much rice in it. People think they are getting a deal but the truth is, the best and most skilled sushi chefs makes their rolls with the least rice possible but the nori paper fully and evenly covered.My credentials? Well, I was a GM at a Japanese restaurant for 2 years. I've never tried their buffet but the truth is, I never will. The only Japanese buffet I've ever been to was Minato's in Long Island, NY and it was like $40 per person. I know it is not all about how much something cost but a lot of times it does reflect the quality of food, especially when it comes to seafood. Overall, it is a great spot for college students and sushi beginners but not for actual Japanese foodies.
(3)
Gretchen W.

Almost every Friday you can find me at Sushi Garden. No joke. It is a favorite haunt of my circle of friends because of the amazing sushi and the delicious lunch spread. As I've mentioned before, I'm not much for buffets. But SG's offerings are delish!! There is fresh sushi on the buffet that is absolutely delicious; california rolls, spicy tuna, salmon skin, and more. On the hot table you will find teriyaki salmon (my fave) lo mein, tempura shrimp and veggies, miso soup, seaweed salad, kim chi, salad, fruit. Yum. And all for $15 (includes buffet, drink, tax, & tip). The waiters are super attentive and don't kick us out when we are laughing and having a great time! :) They keep the drinks full and clear the empty plates quickly. The atmosphere is hip and current. A little contemporary, a little pop art, a lot gorgeousness. We've also been to SG in the evening for the sushi happy hour and walked away blissfully with a belly full of delicious, fresh, sushi, edamame, and hours of laughter with my friends. THAT can't be beat.
(4)
Layla N.

I love the atmosphere at sushi garden. The rolls are great and they have so many sauces. My girlfriend and I love the tempura rolls which we really enjoyed here. I was indifferent to the service, but maybe the waitress was not very interactive because it was a busy Friday night. I really liked sitting at the sushi bar where we could watch the sushi chefs prepare different rolls. The sushi chef nearest me was very friendly and answered all my questions and suggested some sauces I might like. The people I sat next too were nice as well. The restaurant has a modern vibe and the bar is pretty cool when you walk in. I'd definitely go here again.
(4)
Max K.

Sushi garden used to be my go to place, now it's disappointing. Crab puffs have no crab, had to ask for ginger & wasabi& soy sauce, service not great. Boy has this gone down hill.
(1)
J Y.

This place is just too amazing. Both the quality of the food and price were great. The tip is included on your bill and the waitress still served the 8 of us with speed and enthusiasm on a busy night. The valet attendant ran to my car to retrieve my sweater. I will be returning here next payday :)
(5)
Jess D.

Volcano roll ..yum!!
(3)
Allysa A.

Every time I end up at this particular Sushi Garden I am always hoping this time will be better than the last, but every time I am disappointed. Don't get me wrong, the food is always good and consistent quality, but the service is awful! My friends and I usually go to this location because it is close for an after work dinner but we are starting to think it's just an all around better idea to drive up to the Foothills location. Like I said the food here is always good and there is always a game on which is nice. The decor is pretty cool and funky inside which is kind of neat. The service is just barely service. Whenever our food is brought to the table, the server just seems to drop it off and run, and forget needing to ask for something extra like napkins or another set of chopsticks. I even had one server roll their eyes at me when I asked about a refill on my drink. They pretty much just seem to disappear after they have dropped off your food and drinks. I think from now on, we will be driving out to the Foothills location where the food AND the service are awesome.
(2)
Lauren Xiaowen M.

I've been to Sushi Garden a couple of times with my coworkers during our lunch break, and most of the time, we did buffet coz we don't have to wait to get our orders. The sushi on the buffet menu isn't so good, just very basic and cheap rolls, but for $8.95 per person, that's still a pretty good deal. I particularly like the Teriyaki Salmon, especially the freshly cooked one with lots of sauce, very tender and yummy. It becomes ours' favorite items. Other than the food, I like their decor a lot, very modern compared to most of the Japanese restaurant in town, fit my modern taste!
(4)
Jo E.

Delicious sushi -- all you can eat price is amazing!
(5)
Ann T.

My Husband & I tried Sushi Garden on Broadway.When we first walked in, it was stuffy and hot we opted to sit outside. The patio was pretty clean and our server was prompt and greeted us with a smile. We had Ice teas and a variety of Spicy Sushi rolls which were very Good. Would have liked a little more ginger and the music was so loud we could not hear one another talk.
(3)
Lynn B.

Good solid sushi, won't blow you away, will never disappoint. All you can eat sushi is a blast though. The new location is HUGE, bring all your friends. Fun place to sake bomb on a Friday night.
(3)
Tiffany S.

Sushi garden is a Tucson staple - and as such, I've been many many times. And to be honest I'll probably go many more in the future. Pro's: - The new location is pretty awesome and hip with cool music and a college crowd - They have some unique rolls, my favorites are the Green Mussel roll and the New Orleans roll - where else can you get fried crawfish on a sushi roll???? These rolls keep me coming back! - The cheap and perfect sake bomb, especially good for groups and the aforementioned college crowd Cons: - When the place gets crowded (and it sure does) you might not see the waiter for awwwile - The service and quality can vary, I've been disappointed with sloppily rolls before Overall it's a great place for groups and fun atmosphere, but it isn't necessarily the best sushi or service in town, but worth a try most times
(3)
Dave G.

I like my tempura cooked not raw. and dripping with raw batter on the inside . This no way to start a meal with a defective appetizer. They offered to make another one but the thought of it was unappealing. Everything else was fine. I just want some consistency. Bad fried rice my first visit and raw tempura my second is the start of a pattern.
(3)
Kirsten P.

Hip without being snooty, Sushi Garden has a welcoming, eclectic vibe to accompany excellent menu options.
(4)
Valarie A.

I went for the all-you-can-eat sushi and I have to say I was very pleased! I got the fried calamari and a large variety of different rolls, including my absolute favorite eel roll as well as a rainbow and catepillar. They certainly give you a lot for your money and I was very satisfied! The eel roll here definitely stomps the eel at On a Roll in downtown, but isn't quite as good as Sushimatsu on Cambell. The waiting staff were polite, and I will certainly come back to check out their happy hour.
(4)
Bianca A.

I used to LOVE this place when they were in their old location and could easily go here a few times a month. The new spot is weird and the style doesn't really flow but that doesn't really matter. What matters is the service is brisk or absent altogether, drinks remain empty too long and you almost feel like you're in their way by being there. Finally although the sushi had seemed to be getting smaller I can forgive that - just get more - but the last couple times I had the shrimp tempura it was more than obvious that the shrimp hadn't been cleaned or de-veined which is pretty gross and although I could just go for more sushi and skip the tempura and ignore the service why bother? I'll just go somewhere else altogether. Azian is doing well in their old location maybe they should've stayed there.
(2)
Kameron E.

Worst ever. Waited for an hour to be seated only to tell us that we can't do the all you can eat since it was after 9 (we waited since 8:30 to be seated).. Nowhere on the menu, website or advertising materials does it state that all you can eat stopped at nine. The manager told us that the sushi chefs run the place above the owners and that he has no power. What a joke!!! We ended up leaving.
(1)
Mary A.

The sushi here is average, but it is hard to find a decent sushi place while living in the desert. My biggest complaint about this location is their service is always horrible. Servers are unfriendly, unhelpful and rude. The past three times I visited this location, the service got worse and worse. My most recent visit 11/18/12, our serve informed us we had 5 minutes to still order the "All you can eat" deal and we were interested in ordering it. When we tried to put in our order, literally, a minute later, she informed us she wasn't going to put it in because it was too close to the deal ending. Not closing time, but ending time. She then explained to me I had until 9 to order, yet she refused to put my order in at 8:56 even though a minute before she was going to let us. I was very confused and asked if I had to be eating by 9, and she said no I just need to order by 9. I asked her again to put in the order since it wasn't 9 yet and she still said no because, I'm just guessing, she did not want to for some reason. I would've understood if it was close to closing time, but it wasn't. She just continued to explain to me that I realistically could've put in my order, but she didn't want to. My boyfriend ordered steak teriyaki, asked for the meat to be well done and it came out rare. Don't know how you get those two temps confused, but it happened.
(2)
Curtiss M.

Very good food, a great atmosphere and good service. I had the Spicy Seafood Udon Soup. It was very good.
(4)
Corinna P.

It had been about 10 years or so since my last visit to Sushi Garden. I wasn't really a fan. HOWEVER, my Mom wanted to give it a try for her birthday. I'm so happy she chose this place! We had a great time. The new location is AWESOME! I love their patio and the modern decor inside the restaurant. The atmosphere is really fun! We really enjoyed the food that we ordered, both sushi and non-sushi selections. The service was amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly and she really helped to make Mom feel special for her birthday and brought her a free tempura ice cream. I should also mention they have a great Happy Hour on Sunday as well, which was a nice surprise. I will definitely go back to Sushi Garden.
(4)
Chelsea B.

I wish I could rate higher, the atmosphere is great but service (for the most part) is awful. The hostess took us to the table, threw the menu down and walked off--just rude. The server is a hit or miss, I've only had one server there (tall blonde) that is exceptional! I used to frequent twice a week, once with my date and on the weekend with a large group but now I might go once a month. Oh, and make sure you have your ID, even if you're 30! I was told by the "bouncer" that I couldn't enter one night when I didn't have my purse because after 10pm this place is a "nightclub". What a joke, I'm more annoyed at their whole situation.
(3)
Cindy M.

Not impressed at all. Quality of food was poor at best. Meat cheapest cuts available with lots of fat and grizzle. Yuk. No sauces available, not a good choice.
(1)
Michelle C.

You know when you go to a basketball game and the crowd yells "OVERRATED! OVERRATED!" Sushi Garden is just that. The decor is off the hook cool - like Desert Ridge - North Scottsdale see and be scene --- but that's where the coolness ends for me. The place is usually always packed and lively - the people watching is great, and the service is decent. Decent. Decent because these people are working really swiftly and dilligently to keep up with the crowd - and to do this, they have about a billion servers and bussers getting up in your business at your table. A server comes and takes your drink order, someone else brings it. The server comes and takes your food order, and about 3 OTHER people bring it out ---at random times -- and ALWAYS forgets something. Why? Because between the 5 people servicing your table they are bound to eff it up. Food comes out at different times - entrees from the kitchen come out before the appetizer for some, it's just chaos. The selection of rolls are decent - the sushi is "good" ... I would say RA quality but nothing superb. The overall feeling of the place is not calming - it is just as chaotic as their servers. Who, I feel bad for. They do work their ass off and it seems like a tough format to follow. One last gripe - they add 18% gratuity for large parties before separating the bill -- I don't know if this is typical - but for me, if I order miso soup and rice and homeboy orders the all-you-can-eat plus a couple of beers... I have to pay the same % of tip. Just something to keep in mind. I'm glad the restaurant is doing well - I love seeing the locals succeed - but they definitely have some kinks to work out!
(2)
Aishan S.

I love coming here with friends. We always have such a fun time doing their all-you-can-eat. Sushi Garden may not be the most authentic sushi place in town, but it's a great social place. The new restaurant is so spacious and the interior is lovely. A few notes about some rolls: caterpillar roll- a favourite, but occasionally, it has too much eel sauce scallops- I can't stomach this because the sauce is funky. The most I ate was four and that was in a competition with a friend. Won't ever do that again. Vegas roll - should be shared with friends; it can feel pretty heavy in your stomach. I can't wait to come here again.
(4)
Gerardo M.

Great sushi, good fish quality. Sashimi was Delish and fresh. Rolls were perfect lots of options on rolls and several rolls for rice/carb-less eaters. Def come back again! Oh the place inside is clean nice and very trendy.
(4)
Amanda P.

After coming here three times, I have to say I'm not as impressed as I would like to be. The restaurant is beautiful and staff are great, but the sushi is so-so. However, the price of the lunch buffet cannot be beat and it has a decent selection, but not a lot of sushi rolls. It's at least worth it for all-you-can-eat tempura. Chicken kaarage: Yum! Really good and comes with a great sauce. Tastes like I could make it myself at home though. Tamago nigiri: I like this a lot, though I don't think the tamago is made by them by hand. Still yummy. Shrimp tempura roll: Blah. Wasn't excited by this. Miso soup: Way too salty/miso-y. Tastes like the prepackaged Kikkoman soup powder you can buy. They do have a bar and a lot of cocktails, though I can't speak to those. It does have a great atmosphere for hanging out. It's true that it has a better selection than most places in town, but I wish they were more impressive.
(3)
Swishy S.

This place is really hit & miss. What's with the bright light in the bar top, so you can't even read the menu? Sushi is pretty good ... but last time we were there the service was really lacking.
(2)
Joshua B.

I love the new look for Sushi Garden's new locations! This location used to be Elle, but it is hard to tell that anymore. The new interior has completely renovated the space, taking out the old bar, installing a new bar, knocking out walls, and completely redesigning the space. This place isn't just great to look at, but the food has gotten tastier as well. I used to be a big fan of Sushi Garden at it's old location; however, I felt that the food and service were starting to go down hill. Those problems seem to have been resolved, as their food and service have jumped back to their older standards. I've only been to the new location twice, and have had their lunch buffet both times. The food is tasty, fresh, and has a lot of variety. I felt the sushi on the buffet lacked a little variety, but it was still really tasty. The service has improved too. Strangely, I don't recognize anyone on their new service staff, but maybe that's for the best. I really like the new look and feel of Sushi Garden, and hope they can maintain this level of service and food in the future.
(4)
C B.

Really good sushi considering the prices and the rarity of a good sushi shop in Tucson. You pay 21$ and it's all you can eat but, you can't share it with someone if they didn't get the all you can eat too and you can't get a to go box. Also, if you leave any food on your plate you pay a 5$ fee.
(5)
Brad W.

Worst dinning experience ever. Never go on all you can eat night. After an hour and fifteen minutes of waiting, the food never arrived. The server's only comment was "that sucks." No apologies, no offer to correct. Even the best tasting food will not make up for a bad experience.
(1)
Amanda G.

Ok for a lunch buffet, but not ok if you want good sushi. I was looking for quality sushi and was pretty disappointed. Edamame is served cold, other food was OK as well. I won't be returning but can see why others would go back for a cheap lunch.
(2)
Lola C.

By far the best priced and best sushi in town!
(5)
Lindsay S.

I wish I could give 2.5 stars: 5 stars for the remodel - the place looks great! Very modern (if you like that). 3 stars for the food - similar to the NW location. I went during happy hour, and they had some great deals! 1 star for the service - even with a new location, I still found their service relatively pushy and rude. They didn't check on us until we were finished. Then, even though my friend said she did not like what she was eating (and was still going to pay for it), the server gave her attitude saying "It's what you ordered, it's what you ordered..."!
(3)
yi j.

Service: mediocre at best. Our waitress kept rushing us to order food even though we told her several times we were still waiting for a friend. She was terrible at taking extra plates away and fluctuated between not filling our drinks at all and suddenly giving 2 full drinks per person. Towards the latter half of our meal, we had way too many empty plates and unfinished drinks cluttering our table. I know cheap asian places are never known for their service but it would've been awesome to see her crack a smile so it didn't seem as if our very presence was a burden upon her soul. Quality and taste: The Arizona roll was my favorite and the yellow tail roll seemed fairly fresh. It's nothing compared to the nice sushi restaurants in California or Japan but it's okay for Tucson. Don't expect anything too authentic and you can most likely make tastier rolls yourself by getting some nice cuts of fish at AJ's. Portion size: Quite small in my opinion and I'm a ~90lbs Asian girl. I had to order so many rolls to fill up that it would've been cheaper to go with the all-you-can-eat option. However, the buffet option is far more limited in terms of choice so choose wisely if you're going to eat here. Over all, I would've given it 2-3 stars had it not been for the terrible food poisoning I received afterwards. In fact, the whole party got diarrhea within a few hours of eating there. I was especially luck to receive nausea and vomiting alongside the diarrhea. This is the my first time getting food poisoning from a sushi restaurant and my first time giving a business 1 star. I will not be coming here again and I am going to report this. If anyone else got sick from here, I hope you will report it as well. If you care for your health, go eat elsewhere especially if you like raw fish. Eating sushi that isn't prepared correctly is absolutely dangerous and ill-advised. tl;dr: if you're accustomed to eating good sushi, you won't like this place very much. If your favorite roll is the California roll and you're willing to risk food poisoning, this place is decent. If you must eat here as you are absolutely starving, make sure you order fully cooked rolls to help prevent food poisoning. The Mt. Fuji roll is bland so I would advise getting a different cooked roll.
(1)
Elias A.

Ho hum sushi drum. The place looks nice and they have an nice patio. The sushi is nothing more than regular sushi. They don't have anything here that would make me want to crave sushi the way I did in my twenties. I came here for my sister-in-law's birthday and we had fun. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. We all ordered off the menu except for my sister-in-law. She got this all you can eat special and the waitress informed us in the most tactful way that people were not allowed to share if they order all you can eat. She also mentioned that we would be charged for any plates that had food on them. Little did she know no one shared anything and the left over rolls she saw on the table were orders my other family members had left. I have to appreciate how nice she was about the whole thing and how tactful she was. If I was going to eat sushi I would come back here. If I was more of a drinker it looks like it could be a lot of fun for happy hour too.
(4)
Veneranda A.

Sushi can be found all over Tucson. Beyond having a sushi buffet, what Sushi Garden provides a fun night club with plenty of ambiance for the youngins. You'll be checked for ID at the door, and on Friday and Saturday nights from 10 to close they have an ok happy hour. The prices aren't the best, but there's a big selection that you won't find at most sushi locations in town. Sushi Garden also has a full bar and plenty of mixed drinks. As a counterpoint to the saki bombs, they also have super girly drinks like the Gummi Bear and the Care Bear. How do I describe the crowd? It's young and dressed very scantily (the women) and a little thuggish. I don't know how that occurred, but it makes for some interesting people watching. I once saw a woman with hair like Cruella DeVille. Seriously. There are plenty of TVs showing the games, so if you're not into people watching, you can cheer on you team. Just bring a wad of bills because you're paying a tidy sum for their new location and awesome interior design.
(3)
Lakota M.

As I belly up to the bar, my favorite bartender asks me " the usual."? enough said .. This is my FAVORITE sushi spot! In the numerous times I have had dinner , lunch and countless HH's here .. I have not been disappointed. Always fresh, fast & it has a cool ambiance . Dragon roll is a favorite ! Tuna tataki is a south beach friendly choice & a skinny bitch ( vodka & water ) also stays within the SB restrictions! Check this spot out! Loving it!!!!!!
(5)
Eduardo C.

Outstanding calamari for the price (usually) that goes perfect with spicy tuna roll and nigiri. Love the broad selection for the all you can eat menu.
(4)
Jessica L.

I definitely love the new remodel. It looks so modern and I thought the decor added to the ambience of the place. When I went, it was bustling and busy but not completely overflowing, a typical Saturday night. I think this is the place to see people; I ran into three people I knew, including a professor. The food is about the same as before. I actually think it's gone down in quality. A couple of my rolls were completely drenched in eel sauce. So this Sushi Garden gets the same rating as the previous. Pluses for the remodel and move, and minuses for the food. Still one of the only places in Tucson for all-you-can-eat sushi.
(4)
Tina M.

I love the sushi here and their all-u-can-eat buffet, both lunch and dinner! The level of service at the newer restaurant has definitely improved. However, I really don't like their Korean food at all, not very authentic and traditional.
(4)
Nicholas S.

First timer... Food was excellent.
(4)
Elptuc E.

We used to go to Sushi Garden always, and for a while we quit as the service went from bad to worse, after they moved to their new location. We were in the mood for just a "few rolls", and decided to go back and give it a chance. We were pleasantly surprised by the fine service we received now. The rolls are always good, and the service has improved 110%!. We were very pleased and will come back now.
(4)
Raul S.

FAST review: Food (3/5) - Too much rice with the nigiri sushi and rolls. All you can eat option is good deal if you can take advantage of it. But if they are packed, it might come slow, and by the time you get your later orders you are already too full to get more (since the food has had time to settle and expand). I know that's their plan, so you can't over-indulge on a budget [[ Shakes fist at restaurant ]]. I would stay away from the chicken yakitori (skewered chicken pieces). The chicken was "too chicken-y", a term described by a couple of the people we were with, and it's accurate. It was either under-cooked or old chicken(or just cooked terribly). I am lucky I didn't get sick. Also, the caterpillar roll taste was off, specifically the avocado. The avocado was either not ripe enough or too ripe, or just bad. The Banzai roll was good however. Ambiance (5/5) - Compared to the previous location, it's night and day. The wall behind the sushi bar glows green with over-sized shadow boxes, and at the drink bar, the counter lights up your drinks. The heat lamps used outside are pretty cool. Basically a large flame pillar. Just try not to get seated next to their buffet counter. It smells like chlorine and other cleaners, which is not the most appetizing smell in a sushi bar (although at least we know its clean!). Service (2/5) - Horribly understaffed for a Saturday night. It was extremely busy, and the waitress was doing the best she could. She could not help that the service was slow. Total Impression (3/5) - The vibe I get from this place is that it is a place large groups go to meet up and grab a few drinks and a bite to eat before hitting the clubs. It's certainly a lot swankier than it was in it's old location further east on Broadway. Good for happy hour and meeting friends, but if I am just craving sushi, I'll probably go to Bushi or Kazoku.
(3)
Melisa R.

We finally went to Sushi Garden for dinner. The service earns them 5 stars. From the friendly, sweet hostess to our great server, Clayton (nickname Jeff), the service was fantastic. Everyone who worked there had a smile on his/her face. Onto the food. The sushi was great. Daughters got their beloved California rolls and we got Tuna & Yellow tail Nigiri. Husband also got an oyster shooter. It was all clean, bright and fresh. The Miso soup and salads went over very well, as well. Now, my experience with Japanese restaurants has been great sushi & appetizers and bad entrees. Happily, our dinners were very good. We all got different Teriyaki dishes: steak, chicken and salmon. The sauce was delicious and the stir fried veggies crisp and delightful. I would give the food a four star but the service pushed it to five. They are also very kid friendly which as a parent, I greatly appreciate. They have these great "Chopstick Cheaters" for kids. Who knew? We usually just bring a rubber band and fix them ourselves!
(5)
Jide F.

Most affordable sushi I've had so far in Tucson with pretty decent quality. I've been for happy hour and the lunch buffet. While there isn't a ton of variety of sushi during the lunch buffet, all the other items offered were tasty. Bulgogi, miso, shrimp/veggie tempura, fried rice and edamame were just a few of the many dishes in the buffet. And at $8.95, it's a steal for an all-you-can-eat. The service is friendly and both my experiences so far have been wonderful. I will definitely be back!
(4)
Gabriel W.

Its official: Im an unagi fan. Only recently started eating fish and poultry again after having been a vegetarian for 14 years. Ive tried sushi before coming to Sushi Garden, and have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly (stinky, slimy yellowfin at the OTHER Sushi Garden at foothills mall! YUCK!). So Im not a seasoned veteran, but im beginning to learn my way around the bento box. The key reason this location is better is the circulation of customers. This place is pretty busy all the time. Usually, they hit that exact perfect mark of full restaurant but no waiting... The fact that so much sushi is being consumed here means they have to keep the supply fresh, which means the quality is pretty darn good all things considered. Myself and 2 others went for the all-you-can eat route ($20 per person) and I got to try a lot of things I had never had before. Spicy tuna rolls, dragon rolls, something with scallops in it...they were all delicious. But for me, the star of the show was the unagi. I know unagi is a dividing issue for many, but im officially hooked. Love it. And Sushi garden does it very well. Excellent presentations as well. Seeing as the place is popular, it can get a bit loud in there. On the whole, it didnt really bother me. Great place for sake bombs too!
(4)
Erika P.

This place has reaaaly really good nigiri and rolls. Their fish are super fresh that's why I love eating nigiri here. The service is good as well. They make sure that your drinks are full and that you're enjoying your food or if you need anything else. This is the second best place for sushi after sushi ten!
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Emily F.

Wow! I am so impressed by the new remodel! It feels like a whole new restaurant. Upon looking at the menu, however, I know it's still the same great price and good quality food. There was a wait when we went, and I have a feeling upon looking at other reviews that this may be the case a lot of nights. But, it's worth the wait if you're not starving. I'm usually never waiting for the food to come out very long after I've ordered it. Overall, this is still my favorite affordable sushi restaurant in Tucson. If anything, I also noticed that the noise level was a little louder in the new location, if that's not your style.
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Roxanne T.

I've been to this location many different times hoping for something great. Sadly, Sushi Garden just doesn't hit the switch like it promises. The rolls are just average, and the service is also the bare minimum. I feel like if you are drunk, it's a different story. When I ordered drinks here, the food suddenly seemed amazing and the servers were hilarious, but then I realized this only happened on the one occasion that I decided to test my tolerance for sake. The interior and the patio seem chic enough as if the effort is there...but I can't give it to them in terms of overall dining experience.
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Brenner T.

I was split on giving Sushi Garden 3 or 4 stars, but their Vegas roll affirmed that they would only receive threeee! Came here on a bustling Saturday night at 7:15 with a party of 6. We only waited five minutes, and we were taken to a very back table in the bar. PLUS: I liked the hip and poppy vibe in the place and the modern decor is more detailed than you would think...just look at the detail inside the lights in the bar area! Two members of our party ordered straight from the menu, and the other four of us decided on the $20 all you can eat. SO, this really is a steal if you are either: 1) starving and feel like you won't eat for another decade, or 2) you want a smorgasbord and just eat like there's no tomorrow anyway. Not only do they have sushi on this semi-extensive menu, but they also have a bunch of appetizers, a few soups and salads, and more appetizers. Avoid the calamari (too rubbery), but the crab puffs (essentially crab rangoon) was worth ordering. I don't remember too many rolls, but I really liked the Broadway roll: crab, shrimp, and octopus (I think) minced and blended with a spicy sauce. This was my only memorable roll, but the others were good and what you would expect, except... NEGATIVE: Their Las Vegas roll was so....IRRITATING. It was like it was fried during the last Chinese New Year...seemed old and really was just plain gross. I usually love LV rolls and this was such a letdown as this is typically such a staple at restaurants such as this one. WATCH OUT FOR THE FINE PRINT: If you do the all you can eat, of course there are some stipulations. 1) No take out. 2) No leftover rice/food, or you will get charged. 3) If you're caught sharing with anyone else who didn't get AYCE, you'll get charged more. 4) A few other psycho yet semi understandable rules. So, I will be back now that I know the ins-&-outs, but will AVOID the Vegas roll.
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Jed B.

I really don't know why I come here, they have some pretty strict rules on their supposed deals, the service is consistently poor and the sushi is flat out okay. I'll take my money and sushi cravings elsewhere. No more sushi garden for me. I get it, it's a hot spot, it's trendy but I think i'm better off breaking away from the herd. All in all, highly overrated.
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Jennifer V.

This place is amazing!!!!! Love the sushi here. All you can eat $19.95 a person, the downside is if you don't finish your food they charge you an extra $5 even if you take the food home. Las Vegas roll is a definite must order! Its very tasty also the volcano roll is also very delicious, comes without rice which is great! Dragon roll is also very good with added cream cheese. Came here twice in one week! The service was great! Highly recommended and I will definitely be coming back!
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Bryan H.

Sushi is something my wife and I "treat" ourselves to. We don't eat out all the time and so we may have sushi several times a year. I love traditional sushi and my wife need it to be cooked. Ying and yang! We went to Sushi Garden for a late dinner on Saturday and sat in the bar. Place was packed (which is usually a good sign). The waiter said the kitchen was backed up which isn't what you want to hear when you are hungry. The rolls came out and all were tasty, but everyone of them fell apart or came close to. Embarrassing when you have I grab it with your fingers. Good rolls are typically rolled tight and these were not. Maybe it was because they were rushed, but we will probably go somewhere else next time. Overall tasty but not the best.
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Eric G.

Wow Sushi Garden, you have grown up from a little family-styled sushi restaurant to a full-fledged hipster sushi joint. Welcome to the world fancy-pants! Seriously. Walking from the bar area to your table, you will travel through no less than 4 distinct dining areas, each with a different feel from each other. Surprisingly, they somehow tie it all together by means of the green backlit sushi bar. Pretty snazzy. As for the alcohol bar... who doesn't like a light up bar top?! So how about the food? Surely a place this hip has some truly fancy offerings? Well... maybe not. Don't get me wrong. The sushi isn't bad. In fact I tend to like Sushi Garden's style in preparation. But it is exactly the same as it was in their old location. To some, this continuity might be a good thing. But with the drastic change in venue, I thought I might be in for more of a wow-factor surprise. Now how about that service? I really can't complain considering how ridiculously crowded it was. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that a 7.30pm trip landed us a 45 minute wait at the bar before being seated at our table for 6. Still, I don't think everyone would appreciate the way that food comes out piecemeal. I understand this is typical for sushi orders. But I shouldn't have two of my offerings in front of me while half the people at the table still have nothing. That said, our glasses of water never ran dry. I'll be back Sushi Garden... you stole a little part of my heart many years ago with your old location. I just hope your menu grows up some day to fit your new big-boy threads-of-a-location.
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Eric C.

This was my second time at the new location. I really like Sushi Garden at the old location, so I wasn't terribly surprised when I liked the new location. One of the things I really like about the new place is that they seem to have a much higher server to customer ratio. Service is really great and the sushi didn't take long to prepare either. As for the food, we always get the $20.00 all you can eat sushi. And I ALWAYS make sure to get my moneys worth. The rolls and nigiri are always good. The selection on the all you can eat menu isn't as extensive as the pay per menu, but it has a variety that should suit any taste. All in all, I recommend Sushi Garden.
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Joseph L.

I went with a group of people and I had tried just about all their dishes...sorry I have not much to say .I rather stop right here......not wasting too much your time nor my..
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L.C. W.

I have been here many times and have always had a good experience. The food is good, and they offer a $19.95 all you can eat sushi menu, A happy hour, and a $8.95 lunch buffet. The vibe is great, and the decor is modern and inviting. They have a separate bar area, where you can get drinks and order food, the bar can also be opened up so you can sit outside and still order drinks directly from the bartender and watch TV. They have great beers on draft and the bartenders seem well versed in making a variety of drinks. There is also an outdoor seating area that seems to be waiting to be set up. The wait staff is always very helpful and quick. The sushi bar is excellent to watch a game and watch the sushi chef make your food. If you sit in the green room(table 15) you can watch all the TV's that are in the dining area(a little secret, just don't be there when I am!), this is great for the guy's that want to watch multiple games at the same time. Unfortunately our last experience involved some bad fish. I am sure you know that once you have a bad fish experience it is hard to go back.
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Ivette O.

I had never been to Sushi Garden, but my SIL wanted to have her birthday lunch there. So we ventured out. The food was ok. We ordered rolls and got the buffet, we had to properly evaluate all of our options-Didn't we? The buffet had several rolls (maybe 6) mostly crab and one shrimp and a veggie. As for food in the buffet a super sweet yokisoba, delicious beef broccoli and awesome tempura veggies and crab wontons. Desserts were limited-the jello was more like playdough or a science fair project gone wrong. The Vegas roll was awesome and the spicy california roll was good too. The service was ok, apparently we were there beyond our servers liking because after about 30-45 minutes she just ignored us until she brought the check. We were the midday on a beautiful Saturday, but no one was seated outside on the patio (thanks to the wind), the interior is beautifully decorated with very modern decor. The bar has tvs to keep up with the March Madness scores and the drinks are plentiful. Would I go back? Yes, but it wouldn't be my first choice.
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Michael B.

I used to frequent their older location (where Azian is now) and was a fan of the cheap sushi and the nice atmosphere, but ever since they have gone to their new location I have had nothing but issues with them. I usually go during happy hour (which isn't that great of the deal most days) and will always regret it when their is better options in the city. Their prices are fair but the service is horrible. The past couple of times the staff have been either rude, non-existent, or catty. None of those things go well with sushi (I myself prefer having wasabi and ginger with mine). If you must go here, don't go on a weekday and expect to have long conversations while the staff gets their act together and your food prepared.
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David B.

While I'm all for businesses trying to improve their bottom line the new Sushi Garden has gone all high techy. You no longer sit at your regular guys' station and get personalized service. No any more now your order is routed the computer and it's goes to the next guy. Forget the old "High, how are you" welcome. Now you order and some random guy (often an apprentice) brings an item and some other guy might bring another item on your order. Really ? I didn't think the old system was broken, so why all the change ? Today I was told that if I didn't finish my salmon which was sub par that I would be charged for it. I argued that if I was charged that I would not come back and spend $30 per visit ..twice a month.. every month. They were not impressed with my loyalty. Oh they're big time now.
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Matthew S.

The new location is much improved and has a great atmosphere. It was great for people watching on a Friday night. We ordered the Fat Boy Roll and the Las Vegas Roll. Both were delicious, but the Fat Boy Roll probably is up there w/ my top 5 favorite sushi rolls of all time. I highly recommend. Some other nice things about this place is that they have free valet parking, a great happy hour and also all you can eat sushi for $21
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E N.

Originally, I thought I'd have to give it a sad one star rating because of the poor service and bad quality of fish which is what I had experienced my first time here. However, it's a friend group favorite so I've been here many more times then I would have anticipated. Service is okay- sometimes you get stuck with a godawful waiter sometimes you get a good one. Its kinda like a box of chocolate that has a mix of chocolate and chocolate covered poo. Prices- Pretty decent although I'd recommend doing the all-you-can-eat instead of the happy hour if you are lookin to get some bang with your buck Quality- They must switch inbetween crappy fish for all-you-can-eat items and good fish for regular menu items because the fish was much better ordering off the regular menu than the buffet style menu. It may just be me.. Often times I find that the orbits of the planets and the angle of the earth rotating on its axis just drives my taste buds astray- who knows...I'm kidding, yea... Atmosphere- The best place to get crunk in the classiest way possible. Sushi overrides any unsophisticatedness that you may demonstrate while getting plastered off of sake bombs. Come on, its sushi. So overall, not too bad if you play your cards right.
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Katie B.

Awful !!! I got sick after eating there and I called the manager and they suggested I got sick from a food I ate prior that day... I went for lunch i highly doubt my breakfast fruit made me violently I'll!
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Christine M.

We have been coming to Sushi Garden for several years, the sushi is good! But my biggest complaint is the rolls never stay together. I ordered a cucumber roll and they didn't have enough nori to even wrap it, so it fell apart! Hello, I shouldn't have to use a fork to eat it. I showed the waitress and she apologized, but that was it. I feel like they have become an assembly line, they bring one roll out at a time, people in your party have to wait while others eat. At the old place, they would serve it all at once, that is what a 5 star restaurant does. I have decided that I will no longer come here to eat, there are plenty of other sushi restaurants that have better food and service.
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Esteban P.

Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere, and best if all......delicious food!
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Shanali Z.

Just went last evening to the new location at Broadway and Country Club. All I can say is WOW! What a turn around! We sat at the bar, (not sushi bar) because there was a line out the door for a table, and within (I kid you not) 3 mins, our first rolls came out. They're really picked up their game with decor, service, and quality of food. Can't wait for another date night with the hubs!
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Mary Y.

Love this new location! The spacious indoor restaurant has a bar, sushi bar, a large seating area and a cozy outdoor patio that is inviting for all occasions! The restaurant is trendy and modern and with so many people there, you get the feeling you will run into someone you know. I had the Gummy bear martini (without the gummy bears) and loved it! The service and food were great. I can't wait for warmer weather.. I'll be outside on the patio soaking up the ambiance!
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Sarah S.

Ok I have eaten here twice, and I don't get what all the bad reviews are about. I just moved here from Michigan, and trust me in Mi., good sushi is hard to find. If I wanted good sushi, I had to plan visiting "good" places when I was in Chicago, or Toronto. Then I moved here, and Sushi Garden was the first sushi place I tried. I will be honest I had low expectations (really low), I figured it was just another theme restaurant, that boasted about asain food, but was really american. But boy was I wrong! The first time I went with a large party of people, and the person in charge of the event ordered for the table. I figured I would try a peice or two, not like it and grab a bite on the way home. Well.... lets just say that isn't how it went down. I tried one of each type she ordered (two of a couple that were really good), and I loved it! This was the best sushi I have had in a long time, they were rolled properly (they didn't just fall apart), the fish was prepared properly (blanched so it didn't just taste like raw fish), and they used good nori! The nori is usually my biggest complaint in cheap sushi, cheap nori is thick, and has a seaweed taste. Yes I know it's seaweed, but cheap nori overpowers everything else, and makes sushi hard to eat for me. Sushi Garden uses paper thin nori, and it doesn't fight the taste of the other ingredents. On my second visit I noticed one of the complaints of other yelpers, the service needs a bit of work. Yes the servers are very nice, but there is like a half dozen that will service your table. Also the second time I went with a smaller group, just me, my sister in law, and my nephew. I would have given Sushi Garden 5 stars if it wasn't for the service errors. First they brought my sister in law the wrong drink, then they brought out our food, all at diffrent times. Hers came first, then mine, and lastly my poor nephew was waiting for his for almost 20 minuets after ours came. Thats not cool. Either you bring all the food at once, or you bring the child's first. It was not cool that my nephew had to wait, and he was the most hungry out of all of us.
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Eric B.

I'm a sushi and rolls lover. I reviewed the comments on Yelp and was not disappointed at all. Went there for an early dinner (6pm) and loved the place. The selection is simply amazing! The all you can eat option is a very good deal (20$) if you are very hungry, unfortunately in this case the selection is limited but still quite attractive. As all orders are done on demand, which make the food very fresh, I imagine that when the place is packed, it might come slow. I took 4 different rolls, got them fast and found them super good. The place is also very nice inside and outside. The dÃ©cor glows green giving a quite stylish atmosphere and the room is nicely furnished. It's relax and busy, TVs behind the sushi bar, very good for dinner with friends. The overall the experience was great, although not the best sushi ever, but the place is very good.
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E. W.

the food and prices are awesome. The problem I have every time I've been there is the waiters are very attentive on the first round, then after that the service seems to drop off, they either don't check on you often enough or are way too busy. Very good food.
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Roger T.

This place isn't to bad, ever since they moved locations and changed up the view of the place, it seems more inviting. It's a great place to socialize, drink and eat sushi with friends.
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Isabella J.

It's pretty clear that Sushi Garden is a Tucson favorite. I personally am not a huge fan of their sushi, but I am definitely a fan of the new location. The location is fantastic and the interior (props to FORS) is super fun and fabulous and urban chic. I prefer to hit up Sushi Garden for a few drinks with my buddies and maybe share a couple rolls. They do have a pretty extensive offering of crazy inventive sushi rolls that are perfect for sharing. The list goes from basic avocado roll offerings to crazy deep fried cream cheese filled, jalapeÃ±o packed, mayo topped, insanity. And for all you special people with "gluten allergies" (aka fear of rice), they also make rolls with out of cucumber. This place is also great for larger groups. The overall atmosphere is lends itself to more of a party scene, but it seems to be a perfect fit for all this college kids in the area who want seeking a "sake bomb" type of night out on the town. Since I am more of a traditionalist when it comes to Sushi, this isn't my go-to place for top of the line traditional nigiri and sashimi. But I'm definitely in for a fun happy hour.
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Address : 3048 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ, 85716
Phone (520) 326-4700
Website https://www.sushigarden.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Sushi Garden

3048 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85716

Sushi Garden Menu

Nigiri Sushi

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Sushi Rolls

Spicy Rolls

Extras

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