You know how hard it is to find good sushi in Mesa...right? I like Temari, but sometimes want a change without having to drive to Scottsdale, or, heaven forbid, suffer the indignity of eating a "krab" roll at one of the many "bigbox" china buffets in the area. :-)
I just found out Sekai Sushi existed the other day...tucked away next to JoAnn Fabrics adjacent to Target. So, I stopped in for a couple of maki rolls for lunch a few days ago. The price was right and the taste was there too, so I went back last night to see how their sashimi and more adventurous rolls are.
First off, if you Google Sekai Sushi you can find some reviews that bash this place on a couple of different fronts. Most point to poor (and unfriendly) service and decor. I did not find that to be the case at all. We were greeted with a friendly hello and big smiles from the host and the sushi chef (dude? guy?). The decor is also just fine. No it's not Stingray or Ra, but it is tastefully decorated and clean. It also isn't cramped like Sekana or Temari, which is nice.
Started off with salmon sashimi. It was excellent. Very fresh, clean, buttery taste, and it melted in my mouth. Some of the best quality I have found in the Phoenix area. Next stop was a Las Vegas roll, along with shrimp tempura roll. The flavors were there, but the construction was a little lacking as they weren't as tight as they should have been. Next time I will order more traditional rolls as I saw some go out that looked very well constructed. I finally tried some nagiri because I felt I must....ha. I had the hamachi (yellowtail) and I have to say, that it was the best I have ever had. Supremely fresh, with a velvety (sp?) texture that made my eyes roll back in my head. Good stuff. I then ended the meal with some green tea ice cream that was better than average.
Soooo....my final thoughts. I will be going back to Sekai Sushi. The quality of the food along with the price make this a very attractive sushi option in Mesa. Regarding the price....the dinner I described above along with two large Asahi's....under $40. You can't beat that with a stick.