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Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
La Mesa
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7.8/10
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    Karen M.
    "Try the Kobe Beef Roll on Happy Hour!"(6 Tips)
    Silly S.
    "The all day happy hour Sunday and Monday are awesome."(5 Tips)
    Jennifer S.
    "They also have great happy hour deals on Sunday and Monday"(3 Tips)
    Adam M.
    "Monkey Roll is fantastic as is the lemon cilantro roll"(3 Tips)
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  • Roger W.heart icon on user image
    Roger WongOctober 1, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    The Kobe beef roll is our favorite! But bring a jacket if you’re gonna sit inside—it’s like a meat locker.
  • Bread S.heart icon on user image
    Bread SunMarch 18, 2015
    It is not a very authentic sushi bar, but you better not miss the HH all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. $3.50 draft beer s and affordable rolls are not bad for friend gatherings.
  • Noni O.heart icon on user image
    Noni OOctober 6, 2014
    Happy hour is pretty limited but the atmosphere make it worth it. If your sitting outside, make sure they put you next to a heater
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BSeptember 7, 2018
    Great sushi place. Nice decor and lots of outside seating. Very good sashimi and sushi. The Sweet Chili Shrimp appetizer is awesome!
  • Karen M.heart icon on user image
    Karen MannNovember 25, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    Service is a bit slow but worth the wait. Try the Kobe Beef Roll on Happy Hour!
  • Jennifer S.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer ScheererFebruary 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the other best sushi place in east county. They also have great happy hour deals on Sunday and Monday
  • Moo J.
    Moo JuMarch 7, 2018
    Mango wild albacore sashimi is an example of great fusion.
  • Eliana N.
    Eliana NewmanMarch 20, 2018
    The only place I've eaten at several times and never gotten sick. Every other restaurant makes me sick occasionally. NEVER sick from Banbu!! Thank you all SO much!!! You have no idea! :)
  • Silly S.
    Silly SollyDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The all day happy hour Sunday and Monday are awesome. Best food on the happy bar menu is the Kobe beef roll and the crunchy roll.
  • James D.heart icon on user image
    James DuranteAugust 4, 2015
    All day happy hour Monday and Tuesday
  • Desiree M.
    Desiree MarheineMay 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great happy hour although they have been out of Kobe beef for like the past moth and that's the really only roll that I eat
  • Michael J.heart icon on user image
    Michael JonesMay 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Kobe Beef Roll here. Amazing and haven't found another place that can match it.
  • Garrett M.
    Garrett MitchellJanuary 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour is the way to go here. Regular prices are high and it's all jammed up after 7.
  • Karen M.heart icon on user image
    Karen MannOctober 1, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Actual good sushi in this God forsaken city
  • Matt C.
    Matt CollinsJanuary 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    All day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesday is great. Slower service kills it :/
  • M
    MJanuary 13, 2012
    The menu looks like this: Spicy Roll #1, Spicy Roll #2, Spicy Roll #3... You get the point.
  • Kelly Sasuga
    Kelly SasugaJune 8, 2010
    Banbu bites are phenomenal...sweet, spicy, crunchy! Another favorite is the short ribs ramen with yummy shitaki mushrooms.
  • Teresa M.heart icon on user image
    Teresa MartainFebruary 3, 2019
    Hamachi Kama and the Kobe Beef roll
  • Schiff
    SchiffAugust 27, 2013
    The cilantro roll is the BEST roll hands down.
  • Kimmy V.heart icon on user image
    Kimmy VargasSeptember 6, 2015
    The lobster roll was amazing!
  • Adam M.
    Adam MerrittJune 17, 2012
    Monkey Roll is fantastic as is the lemon cilantro roll
  • Joshua B.
    Joshua BeckerJuly 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Kobe beef roll but get the chef to leave it raw.......so much more flavor and less smoky charred taste
  • M
    MAugust 20, 2011
    The Taikkun Roll has a great balance of flavors and beautiful presentation.
  • Justin G.
    Justin GoodmanJune 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Go Sunday or Monday for all day happy hour. The Happy Hour menu is amazing.
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MillerNovember 21, 2013
    Great food and excellent drinks!
  • Roger W.heart icon on user image
    Roger WongDecember 14, 2023
    Been here 50+ times
    They have Kirin on draft
  • Steven L.
    Steven LeeNovember 29, 2010
    the Protein roll is awesome. and the Volcano roll is a cant miss. You cant go wrong.
  • Josh M.
    Josh MillerApril 22, 2013
    Ask for Robert. Real high quality server dude.
  • Renee D.heart icon on user image
    Renee DevlinAugust 18, 2014
    Gyoza and crunch roll
  • Derek H.
    Derek Hays🍻September 16, 2013
    WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN THERE! Food took 20 mins! Waiter was dumb as fuck! Put down all the totals of what we ordered on the back of receipt with card number and he charged it all wrong. NVR AGAIN
  • Robert E.
    Robert EsparzaFebruary 28, 2012
    Happy Hour all day Sunday & Monday.
  • Suzie
    SuzieJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Ruby Rare Ahi salad is amazing!
  • Dezzie H.
    Dezzie H 🌸September 21, 2010
    Do yourself a favor and splurge on the lava cake for dessert. Its amazing.
  • Heather B.
    Heather BarronsFebruary 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask them to put tempura crumbs on the monkey roll. Delicious!
  • Heather B.
    Heather BarronsFebruary 8, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Super crunchy roll and the veggie roll, omg!
  • Silly D.
    Silly DSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    All day happy hours on Sunday and Monday
  • Mike S.
    Mike StauerMay 12, 2012
    Best sushi in San Diego
  • Danielle F.
    Danielle FarveFebruary 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Japanese rock and roll= delicious
  • arian
    arianMay 14, 2010
    miso soup is great. i prob hit this place up once a month.
  • Nicole Q.
    Nicole QuirozSeptember 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Two words: Monkey Roll. Get it.
  • Alana W.
    Alana WallaceSeptember 16, 2013
    Food was good but for the hassle and HORRIBLE service I will never go there again!
  • Heather B.
    Heather BarronsMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Atsui roll, ftw!
  • Shawnaheart icon on user image
    ShawnaAugust 24, 2014
    Terrible food for such high prices! Save yourself the discomfort and avoid this place.
  • Jade C.
    Jade CydellSeptember 16, 2013
    Food is good, service sucks dick. Not worth the price either.
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