MUI SUSHI — Restaurant in Bell Gardens

This place has promise. I wanted to try one of the chef specials which include: Salmon Capaccio (Salmon sashimi and bean sprout with ponzu sauce), Yellowtail Jalapeno (Yellowtail sashimi and jalapeno with ponzu sauce) Albacore Crispy Onion (Albacore and crispy onion with soy mustard sauce) Salmon Citrus (Crab and lemon wrapped with salmon)

Neither of these sounded too exciting though I may come back to try the Salmon Citrus on my next visit.

For this initial visit, I opted for the LA favorite Philadelphia roll as well as Salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, and Yellowtail sashimi.

I'm a fan of Salmon so as long as it's fresh enough I'll enjoy a good serving of salmon sashimi.

The Tuna sashimi had a nice cut and the color and texture confirmed that it wasn't the highest grade.

The Yellowtail sashimi left much to be desired. It may not be visible in the photos I shared for this restaurant but the consistency was slightly slimy but there was no bad odor and it didn't taste old. It just seemed to be a lower-quality cut. This is in comparison with similar Yellowtail orders from local sushi spots in the surrounding area.

For being a small and almost hidden spot, this has the potential for being your local hidden gem. The menu is surprisingly large with many fresh rolls that have a Mariscos fusion feel to them such as the Bell Gardens Roll (Crab, Cucumber, Shrimp tempura with Spicy tuna, Cilantro, and Red Onion). I don't tend to see many fresh rolls with cilantro and red Onion. (Legend Roll, and Monster Roll are two more examples).

One fresh roll that also caught my attention is the Numero Uno roll which may give some fierce competition to some of the close-by sushi spots that have similar rolls (I'm thinking MPR).

In closing, I can't give this spot 5 stars yet. Not because they do not deserve it, but because I haven't sampled enough of the wide range of dishes to see how it fairs among the more established sushi restaurants in the area.

If you're in the mood for sushi Mui Sushi will hit the spot without hitting the pocketbook too hard.

EDIT (05/24/2022): Went in again today to try out the Numero Uno Roll which has Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, and Cilantro inside the roll, and Albacore, Avocado, and Jalapeno on the outside. It was not too spicy but extremely delicious. Highly recommended, especially if you are a fan of Spicy tuna.

I also tried the Chef Special: Salmon Citrus which has crab and lemon wrapped with salmon. The crab reminded me a bit of the mix you'll typically find in a California roll but it was a bit more smooth. Being a salmon fan, this was a huge thumbs up for me. Can't wait to try the other 3 chef specials.

As a side note, although I've only tried a small fraction of the dishes available here, I did update my review from 4 stars to 5 stars.

The sushi chef hadn't realized I placed my order, and although it was only a couple of minutes over the initial time I was given to receive my order, the chef came out, apologized, added a couple of extra pieces to my order, and gave me a complimentary drink. This was absolutely NOT necessary. The extra star is for the importance given to the customer. Going out of your way to make sure they have the best experience is something we don't see too often anymore.

In coming back to update my review I noticed the new reviews and decided to read through them. This fantastic customer service was not unique to me, meaning that this sushi restaurant does its best to ensure every customer experience goes above and beyond.

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I LOVE this place, honestly. I have a severe food allergy. They made sure they understood my allergy and took extra measures to ensure my food was prepared as safely as possible. I've never had an anxiety attack eating their rolls which is a miracle since my allergy is so widespread.

Their fish is absolutely fresh and delicious. I've never gotten any bad avocado or undercooked rice. Everything is made beautifully and deliciously in a timely manner.

Their BOGO 50% along with their low prices compared to other similar restaurants makes them my absolute go-to. I haven't been this happy with a restaurant in a...

Bell gardens resident and I have been coming here to get sushi almost every weekend back to back. I’ve never had a problem until today. I went it to order sushi for a good movie night with my family. Only to be told they’re closed 15-20 minutes prior to the time advertised. This isn’t the first time it happens to me. Last time I couldn’t placed an order because they were about to close also. I’m very upset about it. I can assure you I will not be...