Sushi Lounge Poway — Restaurant in Poway

This review is strictly for their Happy Hour. It is Tuesday - Sunday from 4-6PM.

FOOD Nori Fries: So good! The fries are very crispy and the mayo sauce it came with was delicious. Spicy Tuna Hand Roll: Not my favorite. They put lots of tuna in it but it just wasn't flavored enough. Albacore Special Roll: Get this one! It was delicious and my favorite one out of everything we ordered. The Chronic Roll: Pretty good roll. Lots of avocado which I love. Shrimp Tempura Roll: Loved all of the sauces on this one. But it was so saucey that it fell apart easily. They also left a layer of paper around it... friend and I thought it was some kind of rice paper but it was just the paper that they use to roll sushi, yikes. Beers: I believe we ordered the Honey Lager, but I totally forgot the name. They have beers on tap that aren't listed on the menu, just ask.

SERVICE Our server was incredibly friendly. We came at 5pm on a Friday and we got seated right away. As we left, it wasn't too crowded either. Food came out so quick! They have more than enough sushi chefs here. It only took about 5 minutes for our food to come. The restaurant is clean, only con is that the tables are so...

I have come here several times and it is always good, but for the first time I did order a pick up. It was my birthday and my husband passed earlier this year so I wanted to bring home some sushi like we had done a time before, I ordered the Chuck Norris and the Crunchy Roll, and I upgraded it to real crab for an additional $2.50. The Chuck Norris was messy and small and the upgraded crab in the crunchy roll had gone bad. It was fishy and gross smelling when I lifted the first pieces to eat, the wasabi and soy sauce could not override the smell of bad crab. Ruined the night and just reminded me how sad and alone I was. NEVER ORDER TO GO unless you have had good experiences with them, this was my first and last order to go, or ask for the the upgraded crab which was probably the last day it could be used if it was not a day older. Gross. Into the trash it went. It took me a few days to think about posting, I was going to call them to let them know but I figured the kids there would just listen to me with a glazed stare and dribble coming out the side of their mouths and decided against it. Time to find a new sushi...

I’ve driven past Sushi Lounge hundreds of times, always saying “we should try this place,” but never actually going—until now. My wife and I stopped by on a Sunday at 3 PM and discovered their fantastic happy hour (3–5 PM) with discounted rolls and drinks.

We each enjoyed two specialty rolls (fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor) plus a Coke and a lemonade. Our total came to about $45 before tip—and tipping was a no‑brainer, because our waitress was friendly, attentive, and super efficient.

We opted to sit on the patio, which was perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. The quality of the sushi far exceeded our expectations, especially at those prices, and the staff’s warm, professional service made the whole visit feel effortless.

Sushi Lounge is now officially one of our go‑to spots in Poway. If you’re looking for top‑notch rolls, great happy hour deals, and a pleasant patio atmosphere, give them a try—you won’t be disappointed!

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