21 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chula Vista

“What a find! Completely unexpected gem in Chula Vista. Food was absolutely amazing. My garlic noodles with pork belly was the best pork belly I've ever had. By far. The cut of pork and preparation were perfect. My UK coworker gave a huge 2 thumbs up for their fish and chips. Said it was legit. Another coworker raved about their bao buns. Drinks from the bar were great as well. A must visit when in San Diego.“

“Been going to this place for over 20 yrs. Beside good excellent food , staff are always friendly never change.. love every time I’m here, it feels like my second home..“

“Awesome food. Service is great also. Prices are moderate.“

“Sakura's Mystery, the new hibachi food truck, offers an exceptional dining experience. Their flavorful hibachi bowls and delectable sushi platters are absolutely delicious. The friendly staff and skilled chefs create a warm and inviting atmosphere. With a variety of options available, Sakura's Mystery is a must-visit for anyone seeking a culinary adventure on wheels. Five stars without hesitation!“

“Love their food and drinks!“

“Good food and friendly employees“

“This place is my absolute go-to for Sushi. I mean no matter what you get it is amazing. This place was one of the few things I really missed when moving away from here. If you are nearby then I 100% recommend you come here.

Parking: It is in an open Mall that has plenty of parking. Probably too much. Could have been used for housing instead but still helpful.

Kid-friendliness: They have a fun fountain in the middle of their food court you can run around in.

Wheelchair accessibility: I'd say so.“

“Awesome staff and delicious options, plenty to choose from. I recommend the Go Go Godzilla or the Abre La Boca Mucho Roll. After six years, it's my number one place for Japanese style food.“

“I really enjoy dining here. I was introduced to this spot by an older friend and my wife. They had been coming here for years before any of us met (this place has been here for over 20 years). The food has always been on point, the service has always been excellent and everyone is just so nice when we visit. Consistency in these three things is such a hard thing to find these days and the folks at California Sushi deliver, spot on, everytime we have visited. Thank you all and we look forward to dining with you for years to come.“

“Delicious food! Excellent service!“

“Rico rico muy recomendable El Salmon“

“I don't usually give out 5 stars unless it's deserved but, wow this place made me feel like I was living in Japan again! The food tastes exactly the same! I had the teriyaki ribeye steak, my wife had the chicken katsu, and we got a side of tempura & mixed veggies. Will definitely come back again to try something else!“

“Teriyaki chicken and The Spicy Ramen was delicious!!!“

“Cochinita is some of the best Teriyaki in the region, originally coming to us from about 50km south straight out of Ensenada, this is their flagship and only US location and if you’re in San Diego it’s a must; bold of me to say, but in my heart it’s one of the city’s speciality dishes. I’ve been coming here since I was a child, and we’ve always been faithful to the chicken Minoru or the chicken Nomuraki if you want a more flavorful dish. It’s basically just a bed of rice with grilled chicken on top, but the Nomuraki goes a step above and adds seasoning, green onion, and an accompanying side of a picked cucmever salad. It’s not intensely pickley though, and it’s a very refreshing side to enjoy with the chicken. Everything is always fresh and steaming hot as they cook the chicken thighs right in front of you the only thing I’ve been instructed by my mom to do is to ask for the chicken without any skin. It does cost a little extra but I’ve never not ordered it like that and I’ll continue to do so. Also be sure to let them know if you want any condiments, they have pickled red onions, pickled jalapeños, and a signature red salsa. But truly I recommend anything this place has to offer and it’s as local and authentically Chula Vista as it gets. I really love this place and I’m glad it’s survived the test of time which is why I hope y’all can give them a chance and see if you just found out one of your newest favorite restaurants. Overall, DAYGOEATSCERTIFIED✅✅📋“

“I've FINALLY found a decent Hibachi place to eat here in San Diego.

I'm from the East Coast and this reminds me so much of Hibachi in my home town. Genuine hibachi taste, the yum yum sauce was perfect. The meats were perfectly cooked.

I honestly give this a 10/10 and will be going there frequently for my Japanese food.

Prices aren't too bad for the amount of food you get.“

“I really loved the food here and so did everyone in our group. All of the plates were clean which was surprising. The service was great and the folks working there were personable. I would definitely recommend this place highly recommend the chicken teriyaki plate.“

“The food was great. Mango-Mango roll was exceptional!!“

“Excellent service amd delicious food“

“Excellent service in this spacious asian restaurant. They offer sushi, noodles & chinese food too. We had a very tasty combination sushi lunch, General Tso chicken w peanuts, steamed gyoza, egg drop soup. No waiting & lots of staff.“

“Stopped by to try their AYCE Lunch special. For $29.99, you can order most of the items from their regular menu. Some are half the regular portion but it's AYCE so ask and get 2 orders if you want the same size. Everything was delicious, but we were mainly there for the nigiri. Every piece of fish was fresh and was a generous size (for typical nigiri).

Our waitress (aah, I forgot to ask for her name) was attentive, and despite being the only one serving a full room, made sure to check on us often. The sushi chef, Ken, did an excellent job on every roll/nigiri we ordered. What really impressed me, though, was an interaction I observed of him and another guest who had a unique communication style. Ken was very kind and patient and didn't treat this guest differently. As a teacher, I teach my students how to communicate in general settings, but I know that not everyone will be patient or understanding of everyone's differences.

I will definitely be back, not only for the food but the awesome service that they provide.“

“everything i loooove about yoshinoya, nice 2 know ya Yoshinoya!“