ARNEL DELEON

Even after all these years, Little Sakana remains the best AYCE Sushi this side of the Mississippi! Delicious food, strong drinks and excellent service make it an ideal place to relax and enjoy fresh sashimi, nigiri, sushi and kitchen food. Price, value, selection- nobody even comes close!

+7

Liz Noska

We loved our food and had such a fun experience! I like that the portions are small so you can try lots of different things. Our waitress Katelyn was amazing and on top of everything, even on a busy Saturday. Some highlights for us were the Furikake Fries, Garlic Ponzu Nigiri, Volcano roll, and especially the Lemon roll, definitely a must try!

+3

Lazykitten251 x

Every time we're in the area, this is our go-to place. Our favorite piece would have to be the ex-boyfriend. We had many nigiri pieces, like the sashimi salad, garlic ponzu salmon, and the umani oil salmon! For the rolls, we had the firecracker and it had rich flavors! Most of the time this place is busy, so you'll have to come earlier in the day to avoid wait time. The interior has beautiful art, you'll see them once you come in. They have both AYCE and regular menus, whichever one you prefer. I recommend this place to everyone, especially if you're in the area. Parking can be difficult at times because it's next to Vons and CVS, but it's worth being patient.

+13

Austin Guthrie

I was on vacation but I'm a huge fan of this sushi spot. Will 100% be returning. The quality of fish was some of the best I've had in a long time. Service was great. Despite being busy, they always got our food out relatively quickly. Our Server (Anne) was awesome and she deserves a raise!!! Wait was really long, but definitely worth it. We tried nearly all the rolls, but the albacore delight roll was the the best on the whole menu! (We are big backs and ordered like 12 of them)

Gary Piazza

First time visiting from out of town. I was solo, so seated pretty quickly. The place was rather busy, so it was apparent that it must be good...and it was. All you can eat for 38 bucks was a great value, and I left not only satisfied with the food quality, but satisfied with the service and amount of food I got for that price. Everything was fresh and I was astonished at just how quickly the food made it to my table. I will be returning when I'm back k in town and may even bring a friend or two with me. Make sure you get there early!

+21

Christian Lund

Dude, how can I even begin to characterize how amazing this restaurant is. This is by far THE BEST sushi restaurant I've ever visited in my entire life, no exaggeration! Here's why: • They have an all you can eat option! (And it's very reasonably priced ☺️) • The food is fresh and delicious • Service is VERY fast and friendly • The decor and ambiance are fun and modern • There are some great options on the menu, even non-sushi offerings • They offer half rolls (4 pieces) on many special rolls so you can try more items without filling up as quickly! • It's located in an area that's relatively close to most of SD county and there's plenty of parking If you're looking for a fantastic spot for some delicious sushi, please do yourself a favor and go to Little Sakana. You shan't regret it!

+6

Scott Stirling

I was very skeptical about “all you can eat” as generally the quality of food is poor. NOT HERE AT Little Sakana! This is my second time here and everything that has been put on our table has been so delicious! My favorite is the Lotus Flower Roll! If you are reading this, it’s all you can eat on the menu…minus very little, in which you server will point out. Trying new things is the best place for it, so take a chance on something you might not order at other places, you will be pleasantly surprised as the food is so well prepared and delicious. The servers are prompt and great. Esther is our server both times we were here and she is so wonderful, and her colleagues are great as well. You generally will not be waiting long for your food, but understand this, word is getting out about Little Sakana and weekends can get really busy. Get on the waiting list and they will fit you in. It’s worth the wait.

Great fast service and good sushi. We showed up right when they opened and put our name on the list and were seated quickly

So dam good. Ahhhhhhh. It was just soooooooooooooo good. I'm a big foody so and I loved it.

Great fast service and good sushi. We showed up right when they opened and put our name on the list and were seated quickly

Great fast service and good sushi. We showed up right when they opened and put our name on the list and were seated quickly

i absolutely loved this place!! came to celebrate my birthday here & the service was great and friendly. i visited their other location a while back and forgot the name of it so im so happy i found…

i absolutely loved this place!! came to celebrate my birthday here & the service was great and friendly. i visited their other location a while back and forgot the name of it so im so happy i found…

I LOVE Little Sakana!! Their nigiri is so yummy, especially their umami oil salmon, yuzu salmon, and garlic ponzu salmon. Their salmon always tastes fresh and buttery!! Their tuna is just o…

LITTLE SAKANA @ MIRA MESA\n\nI've heard about this spot so many times, so I was super excited to finally check it out on a Wednesday night. parking is available, but I did have to circle the lot a …

Favorite sushi spot aside from it being all you can eat. This place is always packed and because of that the fish is always fresh and I assume they get the best quality of fish due to their buying …

The wait is usual pretty lengthy but honestly for the Food , Service , & the ambiance so worth it ! 20/10

Fire AYCE sushi! Great price for the quality of meat with excellent service that is constantly checking on you.

Awesome unlimited sushi for a great price and great quality. The drinks are good too the service is also awesome. Just all around a great place to go eat copious amounts of sushi

Came here for dinner and parking was a bit hard to find. I was quoted 15-20 minutes but was sat much faster than expected especially since we had a bigger group which was a nice start. Jennifer was…

As a sushi lover my husband and I were very skeptical of going to all you can eat sushi restaurant. Let me tell you this place exceeded our expectations. All the rolls are freshly made for you. The …

As a sushi lover my husband and I were very skeptical of going to all you can eat sushi restaurant. Let me tell you this place exceeded our expectations. All the rolls are freshly made for you. …

Nice and clean restaurant. Quick and efficient service. Very kind staff. Fresh and well cooked food. Recommended for good value for money.

Nice and clean restaurant. Quick and efficient service. Very kind staff. Fresh and well cooked food. Recommended for good value for money.

Nice and clean restaurant. Quick and efficient service. Very kind staff. Fresh and well cooked food. Recommended for good value for money.

Nice and clean restaurant. Quick and efficient service. Very kind staff. Fresh and well cooked food. Recommended for good value for money.

Nice and clean restaurant. Quick and efficient service. Very kind staff. Fresh and well cooked food. Recommended for good value for money.

The good - The Service. For all you can eat sushi made to order good service is a key component to an enjoyable meal. So often I have good sushi and bad service so I don't end up going back. Her…

The good - The service. For all you can eat sushi made to order good service is a key component to an enjoyable meal. So often I have good sushi and bad service so I don't end up going back. H…

Everything was very tasty. We went for lunch right when they opened, scan the QR code by the entrance to check in, it gets full pretty fast. Service was 10/10, someone always cleaning up empty plates and your server ready to take your order. Although the fish was very good, the rice portions could have been so much better especially for the price point. The portion of rice was almost the same size as the fish, almost overpowering the fish taste. First time trying this place, and although tasty, will not be coming back due to the portions of rice.

Mari

have avoided coming here for years because it always looks insanely busy but surprisingly did not take long to get a table! service was fast and our waiter repeatedly checked in on us which was great! food was good! not pictured is an assorted sashimi salad that was absolutely delicious i 100% recommend it!!!

stanley ho

Little Sakana in Mira Mesa is a solid choice when you’re craving all‑you‑can‑eat sushi without a long wait. The standout here is definitely the fast and efficient service—orders come out quickly, and the staff keeps things moving, which is great for an AYCE spot. As for the food, it’s good but not particularly memorable. The sushi is fresh enough and the menu has plenty of variety, but nothing really stands out as exceptional. It gets the job done if you’re hungry, but it’s not the type of place you go to for a special sushi experience. Overall, it's a dependable choice for a quick AYCE fix, especially if you value speed and consistency. The food is okay, the service is great, and you’ll leave full.

Bijan

Great value AYCE but some sushi such as the tuna is not great quality. And they use a lot of rice and imitation crab in the rolls to fill you up. And unagi is limited to two pieces which defeats the purpose of AYCE. But I didnt get sick and food was decent enough. Will return. Service is speedy

Sue Duong

08-19-2025 My son turned 25 years old. We asked him to pick a place to celebrate his bday; he chose this restaurant. We had the Premium All You Can Eat $31.99 lunch, ends at 3pm. Ordered: -1 Salmon Kama -1 Yellowtail Kama- had better flavor than Salmon Kama -2 Miso -1 Fried Takoyaki- mushy, not my cup of tea -1 Fried Calamari- piping hot yummy -4 Shrimp Bomb- taste like deep fried imitation crab with mayo -4 Shrimp Tempura- crunchy delicious -6 Eel- overwhelmed with sauce -3 Garlic Ponzu Salmon- fresh -3 Citrus Soy Salmon- fresh -3 Umami Oil Salmon- best of the 3 salmon -1 Lotus Flower -1 Spider -1 Dragon -1 Crispy Salmon Skin- too much sauce -3 Salmon -6 Yellowtail- one of my favorites -6 Spicy Scallop -3 Albacore -3 Ex-Boyfriend -3 Sweet Soy Salmon -1 Baked Green Mussel- per my party, “Not the best, not the worst!” -3 Yellowtail Jalapeño -3 Shrimp- nothing special -3 Sweet Soy Tuna -1 Sashimi Salad- refreshing Drinks: -Melona Twist $17 -Sapporo $7 Service: 4/5 Dom checked on us often. We enjoyed his service and pleasant demeanor. I mentioned to him we came to celebrate my son’s birthday; at the end of our meal, he and two other staff brought my son a cup of vanilla ice cream with a candle coupled with a “Happy Birthday” sign and wished my son a happy birthday. Nice touch! : ) Note: The $31.99 lunch doesn’t include chef’s special (only dinner), drinks and dessert are extra charge.

+11

I had the all you can eat sushi. Pretty good sushi for the price. Good service and good portions. cool atmosphere.

I had the all you can eat sushi. Pretty good sushi for the price. Good service and good portions. cool atmosphere.

My first all you can eat sushi was really fun. We had a huge group and we ate two tables worth of nigiri and sushi. I think all the salmon and albacore were my favorites but their specialty rolls w…

Great service here with modern decor/ambiance. I think it is well worth the price to come here and enjoy as much sushi as you can. They have a large variety of options to choose from. The sushi is …

Fresh AYCE sushi, what's not to like. The place is very WYSIWYG, which is perfect. It offered good value & ample parking. I'd go back!

Little Sakana is a typical looking Japanese restaurant in a strip mall where we stopped for lunch mainly for their spacious outdoor seating area. We got the sushi lunch specials which had a handful …

Sadda Shaker

Food and experience were okay overall. Soon as we walked in the person greeting us wasn’t the nicest- there’s a way to say things to your customer so you don’t sound rude and aggressive. - Also - not sure if we had a server cause the girl who took our order said “your server is caught up with something so I’ll take your order for him” but then not sure if anyone claimed our table…. Or??? - The drink was diluted and disappointing. Got the cucumber cooler. Tasted too watered down. - Most of the rolls were good but there was no wow factor. - There is no dessert menu??? I thought for sure there’d at least be mochi ice cream 🤷🏻‍♀️ - The kitchen was very efficient- most of the rolls were coming out fast enough. Up until the last order. Got it after we had paid and were ready to leave.

+18

Rey Cinco

There is plenty of space to park. The waitlist not bad. Food pretty tasty but not as other places. Waiting can take a while like 15 to 30 to get the food so I'd recommend ordering all at once if possible. If you want tastier and faster just go Kura. It's a cool place there.

+3

Decent AYCE sushi in San Diego. I loved all of the sashimi and nigiri options. Be sure to join the waitlist! The servers also mixed up our orders a lot

Decent AYCE sushi in San Diego. I loved all of the sashimi and nigiri options. Be sure to join the waitlist! The servers also mixed up our orders a lot

this place is good, i like their different types of salmon and tuna sauces. i would like to try others before coming here again. theyre worth the price

AVOID IF YOU HAVE A GLUTEN ALLERGY!! Serious cross-contamination and service issues.\n\nWe informed our server of my husband's gluten allergy upfront. While the server was kind, the kitchen's e…

I brought my family here for a birthday dinner. The entire party had already arrived and was waiting outside while I was parking. Despite this, the restaurant refused to seat my family because I was not physically at the hostess stand yet. The issue is that none of the policies the manager enforced are posted anywhere — not at the entrance, not at the hostess stand, and not online. There is no visible signage stating: • the full party must be present to be seated • a two-hour limit policy • that the last arriving guest will receive less dining time These rules were only mentioned after the situation escalated. The manager was rude and dismissive, asking me sarcastically if I had a “registration,” then accusing us of lying by claiming the hostess said only two people were present, when the entire group was clearly outside waiting together. By the time I arrived inside, we were suddenly told there were no tables available. When questioned, the manager said they were “waiting for more staff,” which makes no sense at 6:00 PM during dinner rush. If staffing limitations affect seating, that should also be communicated clearly and honestly. Because of this poor communication, unposted rules, and disrespectful treatment, my family was forced to leave and find another place for a birthday dinner. The celebration was completely ruined and very upsetting. Policies are fine — unposted, inconsistently enforced policies combined with rude management are not. If you are planning a birthday, family dinner, or group outing, I strongly recommend choosing another restaurant.