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Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill

Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$

La Mesa

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"Try the Kobe Beef Roll on Happy Hour!"(6 Tips)
"The all day happy hour Sunday and Monday are awesome."(5 Tips)
"They also have great happy hour deals on Sunday and Monday"(3 Tips)
"Monkey Roll is fantastic as is the lemon cilantro roll"(3 Tips)

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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.
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
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.
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 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 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 JuMarch 7, 2018
Mango wild albacore sashimi is an example of great fusion.
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.
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! :)
James DuranteAugust 4, 2015
All day happy hour Monday and Tuesday
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.
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
Matt CollinsJanuary 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
All day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesday is great. Slower service kills it :/
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 MannOctober 1, 2017
Been here 50+ times
Actual good sushi in this God forsaken city
MJanuary 13, 2012
The menu looks like this: Spicy Roll #1, Spicy Roll #2, Spicy Roll #3... You get the point.
SchiffAugust 27, 2013
The cilantro roll is the BEST roll hands down.
Kelly SasugaJune 8, 2010
Banbu bites are phenomenal...sweet, spicy, crunchy! Another favorite is the short ribs ramen with yummy shitaki mushrooms.
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
MAugust 20, 2011
The Taikkun Roll has a great balance of flavors and beautiful presentation.
Steven LeeNovember 29, 2010
the Protein roll is awesome. and the Volcano roll is a cant miss. You cant go wrong.
Adam MerrittJune 17, 2012
Monkey Roll is fantastic as is the lemon cilantro roll
Teresa MartainFebruary 3, 2019
Hamachi Kama and the Kobe Beef roll
Justin GoodmanJune 6, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Go Sunday or Monday for all day happy hour. The Happy Hour menu is amazing.
Josh MillerApril 22, 2013
Ask for Robert. Real high quality server dude.
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
Kimmy VargasSeptember 6, 2015
The lobster roll was amazing!
Heather BarronsFebruary 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Ask them to put tempura crumbs on the monkey roll. Delicious!
Roger WongDecember 14, 2023
Been here 50+ times
They have Kirin on draft
Melissa MillerNovember 21, 2013
Great food and excellent drinks!
Dezzie H 🌸September 21, 2010
Do yourself a favor and splurge on the lava cake for dessert. Its amazing.
SuzieJanuary 15, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The Ruby Rare Ahi salad is amazing!
Heather BarronsFebruary 8, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Super crunchy roll and the veggie roll, omg!
Renee DevlinAugust 18, 2014
Gyoza and crunch roll
Robert EsparzaFebruary 28, 2012
Happy Hour all day Sunday & Monday.
arianMay 14, 2010
miso soup is great. i prob hit this place up once a month.
Danielle FarveFebruary 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Japanese rock and roll= delicious
Silly DSeptember 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
All day happy hours on Sunday and Monday
Mike StauerMay 12, 2012
Best sushi in San Diego
Nicole QuirozSeptember 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Two words: Monkey Roll. Get it.
Alana WallaceSeptember 16, 2013
Food was good but for the hassle and HORRIBLE service I will never go there again!
Heather BarronsMarch 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Atsui roll, ftw!
ShawnaAugust 24, 2014
Terrible food for such high prices! Save yourself the discomfort and avoid this place.
Jade CydellSeptember 16, 2013
Food is good, service sucks dick. Not worth the price either.

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