Aya Sushi - San Carlos

Comfortable, friendly, and really fresh fish. Peter is the best!

A little place hidden in a weird little strip mall. But sushi is great. Service is also great. Tried other places, but keep coming back to this gem of a place.

One of our favorite places to go. Great ambiance and service. Portions are pretty big, and the cost is nice.

One suggestion for the owner? Carpet does not go well at a restaurant! Food is good but the place needs some changes

I have been wanting to try this place for years and keep forgetting about it as it is located in a small strip mall on the other side of the tracks (literally) so I tend not to think of that side of town for dining.I was greeted immediately and sat at the bar. I have favorites I like to order in order to gauge the quality of the place and chef.First, the disappointment: the futomaki was plain, uninspiring, and plain dull. Not worth the $14. And a futomaki is a traditional roll that allows for a lot of creativity. I have had some stellar futomakis. Not so here.I had a bottle of junmai ginjo at $24 dollars. It was smooth... almost too smooth. The rice polish is 55%, same as one of my favorites, Kikusui junmai ginjo that has more distinct characteristics. While I have no complaints per se, I would look for something else next time.The nigiri was very good. Good taste, generous cuts/portion size, and the uni was great. Very fresh. Thank you Santa Barbara!I'd give the place a 4.5 to be more fair. I'll be happy to go back, but with more realistic expectations.