Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill offers a wide range of Asian fusion and sushi options, catering to various dietary preferences like vegan and vegetarian. Located in La Mesa, CA, this restaurant provides exceptional service and a versatile dining experience, whether you choose to sit at the sushi bar, indoors, or outdoors. The menu is extensive, with generous portions of fresh rolls and nigiri. Customer favorites include the Mt. Fuji roll and the protein roll, both praised for their flavors and presentation. The ambiance is chic and inviting, ideal for a dinner date or a relaxed evening out. The staff, particularly standout server Jacqui, goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and a range of amenities like outdoor seating and private dining, Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is a must-visit spot for quality sushi in San Diego.
Specialty Rolls
Ahi Gekikara Roll
Ahi tempura, spicy crab, avocado roll. Topped with lightly seared spicy yellowtail mix, jalapeno, spicy mayo and eel sauce
Aburi Salmon Roll
Avocado, spicy tuna, asparagus and cucumber roll w/seared salmon, sliced sweet onions, ponzu and shaved dried bonito on top.
Baked Scallop Roll
Crab salad, cucumber and avocado roll topped with dynamite sauce, baked scallops and eel sauce.
Banbu Sushi Burrito
Shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber, sprouts, and organic green leaf lettuce with hint of spicy mayo rolled in soy paper and served with a side of our ponzu salsa
Banbu Wrap
Organic green leaf lettuce, spicy tuna, avocado, organic cilantro, cucumber, radish sprouts and shrimp tempura wrapped in soy paper w/ponzu salsa on the side.
Binsho Roll
Spicy crab salad, cucumber and avocado roll topped with fresh albacore, organic ginger, organic green onions and ponzu sauce.
Ceviche Roll
Spicy crab salad, avocado, cucumber roll with salmon outside topped with diced yellowtail, albacore, shrimp, ceviche sauce, jalapeno and organic cilantro.
Cobe Style Beef Roll
Spicy crab salad, avocado and shrimp tempura roll topped with seared cobe style beef.
Cucumber Crush Roll
Spicy yellowtail, shrimp, avocado, yamagobo, and red bell pepper wrapped in cucumber, topped with lemon, organic cilantro, house salsa, ponzu and shichimi pepper
Da Ultimate Hamachi Roll
Spicy tuna, cucumber, organic cilantro, avocado, shrimp tempura roll topped with yellowtail , organic cilantro, garlic paste, jalapeno, ponzu and sriracha sauce.
Double Calamari Roll
Fried calamari, spicy crab, organic green leaf lettuce, cucumber, avocado, gobo wrapped in soy paper and topped with sliced lemon, seasoned calamari and organic chopped cilantro.
Double Pleasure Roll
Tempura roll with smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese and eel. Topped with spicy crab salad and eel sauce.
Green Helix Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado, jalapeno and spicy crab rolled in soy paper, topped with sliced avocado and dots of sriracha sauce. Crowned with flash fried organic sweet potato, leek, sweet onion, organic green onion.
Habana Roll
Spicy crab salad, yellowtail, avocado wrapped with cucumber topped with lemon, organic cilantro, sriracha chili sauce and ponzu.
Hama Ton Roll
Spicy hamachi, spicy crab, avocado, cucumber and asparagus roll, topped with albacore, hamachi, masago, organic green onion and spicy ponzu
Hana Roll
Salmon, avocado, cream cheese, tempura fried roll topped with jalapeno, dynamite sauce, baked scallops, sriracha and eel sauce.
Hiyashi Roll
Spicy crab, avocado, shrimp tempura roll with salmon, avocado outside. Topped with sliced lemon, seaweed salad mix with crab stick, organic chopped cilantro and ponzu sauce.
Hokkaido Ahi Roll
Spicy tuna, panko fried calamari, avocado rolled in soy paper with tuna outside. Topped with spicy scallop, masago, organic chopped cilantro, diced jalapeno and eel sauce.
Lemon Cilantro Roll
Crab salad, avocado and cucumber roll with salmon, avocado, lemon, organic cilantro, chili sauce and ponzu on top.
Lobster Roll
Lobster tail tempura, spicy crab, langostino, cucumber, avocado, lettuce wrapped in soy paper.
Mt. Fuji Roll
Shrimp tempura, avocado and cream cheese roll with salmon outside. Topped with spicy crab, shrimp, jalapeno, eel sauce and sprinkled with organic chopped cilantro.
Phantom Roll
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and avocado roll topped with lobster salad and tobiko.
Protein Roll
Yellowtail, salmon, crab salad, avocado and tuna wrapped with cucumber topped with ponzu sauce.
Red Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab salad, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber roll topped with spicy tuna and eel sauce.
Rose Roll
Shrimp tempura, spicy crab salad, avocado and cream cheese roll with tuna outside. Topped with diced shrimp tempura, spicy mayo and eel sauce.
Samurai Roll
Spicy yellowtail, spicy tuna, cucumber roll topped with salmon and spicy scallops.
Sasuke Roll
Shrimp tempura, spicy crab salad, avocado roll topped with spicy salmon, tempura crumbs and eel sauce.
Seared Jalapeno Ahi Roll
Spicy tuna, avocado, lobster salad, shrimp tempura roll topped with lightly seared tuna, jalapeno, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Snappy Takopy Roll
Organic green leaf lettuce, spicy crab salad, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura and calamari roll w/spicy octopus, and eel sauce on top
Summer Wrap
Lettuce, shrimp, oba, spicy crab salad, daikon radish, cucumber, avocado wrapped in rice paper
Taiikun Roll
Lobster salad, avocado and cucumber roll topped with tuna, spicy crab salad, organic cilantro and tobiko.
Tiger Roll
Shrimp tempura, crab salad, avocado and cucumber roll wrapped with shrimp and avocado
Tonbo Roll
Avocado, spicy tuna and shrimp tempura roll w/ albacore, soy mustard and organic green onions on top.
Sushi Ginger
(Aspartame, saccharin free natural gari ginger)
Crab Salad
( A mix of snow crab and imitation crab)
Lobster Salad
(Seasoned craw-fish with a hint of wasabi)