Izmi Sushi Bar

Sushi was average. However, I do recommend the warm Sake. I would also recommend the owner to add more value to their dishes by including sides on their sushi roll plates, and I mean real side dishes and not compliments like wasabi and such. The amount of portions being served for the current price makes them a premium cost with little justification on the quality and portion. Increase quality OR portion for the current value...customers will appreciate it, return and recommend. The table set up and ambient is nice.

We came in for a late dinner while in Santa Fe with my whole family. Service was kind and helpful. We got the okonomiyaki appetizer and it was phenomenal! We ate it so fast I almost forgot a photo! The chicken katsu was a little dry but it leans that way as a dish. Teriyaki chicken and sushi rolls were phenomenal! We wrapped up dinner with some mochi and everyone went home full and happy!

Very fresh ingredients, tad bit on the pricey end, slow service (lack of staff unfortunately), miso soup costs $3 as is white rice being the cheapest while the Taos roll (baked lobster) was $18, but was very hospitable and friendly and not too busy.

Feels fairly authentic but nothing like Izanami up the road. I'd say it is above average for most places though it is average for most places in downtown Santa Fe.

My friend noted that our Red Dragon roll was made differently the second time. I noticed it was made special the first time (different but better than from the menu), and was done normally the second time (following the menu).

The fish is very fresh and everything tasted very professionally done. I especially enjoyed the unagi, as well as our sashimi and appetizers (chef's choice).

Izmi is a totally solid and delicious sushi choice in the middle of Santa Fe. I had the Green Chili roll (yummy!) with seaweed salad. (generous portion!) My husband had the sushi combo, which was also good. The service was efficient and great, despite a sign saying they are short staffed right now. The restroom was a little dark, but clean and well stocked with essentials.

Santa Fe continues to surprise me with its wide selection of cuisines. Sushi here was no worse than I've had anywhere else, and better than some other places. I mean what can you expect from the middle of New Mexico? What I really liked is that they use local ingredients, i.e. Hatch Chiles. The Chiles were roasted and incorporated into a roll with shrimp tempura and spicy mayo, which I enjoyed. The most surprising was the quality of the okonomiyaki (pictures). For the uninitiated, this is a pancake like thing made with cabbage, batter, sometimes some fish, and delicious toppings including Japanese mayo. This version was a bit more fried and crispy than one might be used to, but was delicious nonetheless. Sushi is always a tad pricey, but here the cost isn't too bad as I walked away full without having to break the bank.