50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Del Mar

“The food was delicious I recommend it everyone.... FrIendly waiter u can see them making the food I enjoyed it.. I’m coming to eat..“

“Heated outdoor, large menu, great food!“

“An amazing restaurant! The fish is so fresh that it sparkles!! Get the omakase!! And we will definitely be back And that means traveling there from Northern California. It’s that good.“

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.“

“Amazing omakase, friendly and knowledgeable staff“

“Great chefs, great staff, great food, great sake… what’s not to like when everything was great!?!?“

“It’s a large store that has a bit of everything—from Japanese snacks to cosmetics and quirky items. The place is clean, and the service is friendly and attentive; I’d definitely recommend a visit—it’s worth it, because once you step inside, you’re sure to end up buying at least one thing.“

“I had a great time over there. Delicious food 🥘“

“The sushi is amazing...baked salmon roll and Philly rolls are my go to!“

“This place was really good. I got a to-go order and was really surprised at how many extra sides I got along with my two rolls. I didn't think I ordered that much but was absolutely full when I ate everything. The Philadelphia roll had a generous amount of cream cheese. I'm definitely going back for more.“

“Kumi has been one of my absolute favorite places to eat near my work. The prices are great and the food is even better. Josh was our server and he was attentive and kind and made us feel right at home. The quality is top tier and the place is clean and modern. I 100% recommend them❤“

“This place was perfect after a long swim in La Jolla! THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. Best handroll we’ve ever had!
Super grateful to have the best service by staff and our food prepared by the owner himself! 🙏
P.s - Whoever is in charge of the playlist is the real MVP.“

“Owner is from Hawaii. Great service and great taste. Spicy Miso Broth hit thr spot. definitely will be back when I'm in town for work. 🤙🤙🤙“

“The Hand Roll Combo, Sashimi Set, and Sushi Set are such a great value for money and taste amazing. They use real fresh wasabi, which gives it a premium touch.

​The interior at Moment Sushi feels clean and sleek.
The food is also super neat and well-presented.“

“I've only ordered takeout/delivery from this location since it is always a large line when busy. And parking is very scarce in this lot, for all of the businesses that are located here. Generally I've received their amazing compartmeted takeout containers with their delicious goods. A couple of times over the years I seemed to get some backup supplies for packaging, probably because there was a non-stop flow of curry leaving the place.

But the flavor is unmatched. I had been craving the delicious Curry House since I moved back to SD from O'ahu over a decade ago. There were multiple Curry House locations available to fill the void at any meal, and multiple competitors that offered similar fare. Then around covid this gem popped up.

I haven't found any business, anywhere, that can nail the Curry House style meal as consistently as they can for decades now. Oh yeah I also notice their ads on Padres games behind batters, doin alright here in SD.“

“Shiku Sushi has the best atmosphere for dining, from their amazing menu and service. You are greeted the minute you enter and each server has a smile for you. I love the rolls, and I try different ones each visit. Casanova, Summer Beach Body to name a few. This Sushi bar is a MUST when you're visiting. You won't be disappointed!“

“It's amazing. Simply amazing. Great customer service. Delicious sushi. Good music. Love love love.“

“Best curry in San Diego!!“

“yellowtail roll is amazing!“

“My husband and I were able to get a fast reservation with the Quick Omakase Experience. The experience was ~ 1 hour.

This was our second visit (first one was the full omakase, several years ago).

Majority of the group was already seated for a full Omakase experience. Chef TJ served us at a great pace even though we had a slightly different menu than the rest.

Fish was fresh and there was an option to add on more nigiri at the end.

Chef TJ and staff were kind and refilled my tea throughout the night.“

“I've been going here 3x already and been trying different dishes every time and I would say, it is good! It's inside the pyramid building. From snacks to drinks to meals, that are good for the price! Father and son working there. Very nice people also! Loved everything so far!“

“Looking for not -so -sweet delicious cheesecakes?

This spot is my favorite to grab an affordable and easy dessert for potlucks, celebrations, or just a treat for myself.
It’s an easy in and out to grab one of the delicious cakes!

My favorites? Original and matcha!

Newest seasonal? Mango!

They’re light, airy and make you feel guilt free.“

“I haven’t come here in over a year, but I think it’s time to address my issues. Back then I used to think it was decent, definitely not the most authentic sushi, but it was still pretty good. I still think it’s okay, but I feel like the quality and portions of food are inconsistent, some days it tastes good and some days it tastes like 💩. The drinks are good and overall I think this place is okay but just fix the portions and quality. 👍“

“We had a magnificent dinner last evening at Elvira in Ocean Beach. It's the less formal sister restaurant to Cesarina. They put as much care into their food as to their creative and fun-loving website, and their decor and truly personal service are outstanding. We don't say this often in San Diego, but they serve cuisine, not just food. At last, a San Diego restaurant which serves hot, al dente pasta, and the pork ragu was luscious and the meaty baby back rib was an extra treat in the Fettucine Maile e Spuntature. Both of our entrees were excellent: half chicken and lamb chops prepared on a wood fired grill, with slightly crisp Yukon gold potatoes with a wonderful flavor and fantastic Romanesco broccoli with a beautiful texture. The choux pastry in the dessert was lighter than air and would be proudly served in a Parisian restaurant. Having the chocolate sauce in its own dish and the chantilly cream in its own pastry piping bag meant each of us could fashion our preferred dessert combination. The accompanying fresh peaches were delectable. Sparkling wine and red wine were also good and very fairly priced. I understand Elvira opened in November 2023 - wish we hadn't taken this long to experience the wonderful ambiance, service, decor, and Italian cuisine.“

“I owe Shin, our waiter for tonight, a life debt for the best service I’ve ever had at a restaurant in my life. He single handedly grew our crops, raised our children, did our homework, made us laugh, and got us our food in record time still steaming. He wins a gold record in serving and if he has a boss who is reading this, he deserves a raise and also maybe a smooch on the cheek. The food was stunning and the prices were great, amazing, will come here again (mostly for Shin)“

“We had the most amazing meal there on Wednesday night! Everything was exceptional, especially the uni! The service was fantastic! We will be back!“

“My highest commendations for this place. Tonight is my fourth or fifth time, and now I feel comfortable coming by myself, at 11pm, on a Sunday. Because the food is good. Really good. They do something with the rice and spices and garlic that I can’t do and that I don’t do, so when I come here it’s like fireworks in my mouth.“

“Great no frills Japanese fare.“

“I was so amazed by the lunch I had at Urbn Sushi today. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and of HIGH quality, and the miso soup was delicious without being overly salty like other places. If you find yourself in La Jolla/the San Diego area, I highly recommend giving this place a try. It’s a place where local enjoy and truly is a hidden gem. The clean, welcoming atmosphere and genuine service made my experience all the more satisfying.“

“A solid sushi spot with fresh food and a good variety of rolls. We were seated quickly, which was a nice bonus, and the service was friendly throughout the meal. Everything tasted good, and the presentation was nice. Overall, a pleasant experience and a good place for a casual sushi dinner.“

“The service, prices, and atmosphere were all great. The woman at the cash register was so kind and offered us table service since we had our dog and baby. She made the experience special. My husband got the bento C and he really liked everything. Unfortunately, I got the sushi lunch and didn’t love it. Typically I love ahi nigiri, but I found theirs chewy. All the other fish were good.“

“Sipz Vegetarian Fusion Café in Clairemont is DELICIOUS! And ALL vegetarian! That’s right none of this is meat!! BBQ Chicken Appetizer and Tangy Orange Protein: "Chicken" Spice Level: Not Spicy (I forgot to take pictures before starting to eat sooo they give you more than what’s in the photos 🤣) You can even customize which type of protein you want and spice level so you get what you really want! And it is SO yummy!! I haven’t had Chinese in SO long!! ❤️“

“I want to start off by saying that the service alone should be the reason why you come here. I am always greeted with so much joy and happiness. The owners and their daughter are running this place beautifully.

Now the food!! I have tried the chicken wings, chicken and broccoli, beef lo mein, veggie fried rice and plenty more… every single time they execute each meal wonderfully, so much that I don’t even consider any other restaurant in the area. I highly recommend this place, When you are looking for some comfort food and great hospitality This is the place to go“

“Went to Kotobuki for the second time with my daughter and took take out home for my husband and mother in law. We got an avocado roll, miso soup, edamame. Rooibos tea. We took spicy tuna, crunchy roll and California roll home. We all enjoyed the food. The sushi rice was very well done. Perfect texture. The tempura crunchies were not overly greasy. Everything tastes so fresh. The flavors are very balanced. The atmosphere and the general vibe are very calming and peaceful. We will definitely be back.“

“I always have fantastic service and wonderfully tasty food every time I come here. This visit was no exception.“

“Great experience, I felt transported to 2023 and my trip to Tokyo! The food had that scent of being really char'd, or bbq, that roasted flavor, although the portions were small. This seems small, but the beer I ordered came in a frozen mug, which stayed cold the entire duration of my dinner. Impressed!!“

“The staff was super friendly and served us with a smile. The restaurant was very clean. We waited very little time for our food. The Karage is amazing, light, and crunchy. Everything about this restaurant was excellent. Can't wait to return.“

“Solid neighborhood joint for Japanese and Korean food. The ramen is decent as are the rolls. The staff is always friendly.

We come here on a pretty regular basis for a simple and well priced evening meal out.

Good food but not a destination.“

“This is quite easily the best sushi restaurant we’ve eaten in since moving to San Diego years ago. The fish is fresh, always consistent and the owners treat us like regulars. Because we are. If you like sushi that’s inventive, tasty and fresh consider Samurai!“

“Very good sushi and ramen. Great service! Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. We will be back when we return to San Diego.“

“Great food 😋 and friendly atmosphere 🥰.“

“I’ve never had a bad time at Glass Box! The food is amazing and the servers, sushi chefs, and management team will make you feel kind you’re a VIP from the second you walk in their establishment. I highly recommend the omakase experience!“

“Delicioso y excelente servicio“

“Great place for a Teriyaki bowl or plate. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Staff are very friendly and hard working. You can tell they had their regulars. It was busy and over half of the patrons were known to the employees and knew their regular orders. Decor typical for mom and pops place with decent amount of seating. Will definitely go back if in the area again.“

“Friendly and fast. The food was great!“

“Good experience! Friendly atmosphere“

“very good food and service“

“Great place to go when you’re craving ramen. They are very generous with the pork portions.“

“it looks delicious never tried it I live in Puerto Rico USA used to live in California and ate sushi twice a week so I know west coast sushi, sashimi, miso etc. are the best your pics sure make me hungry thanks for sharing I would eat the entire tray 🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣🍤🍣“

“Me encanta el sushi y tienes muchas opciones!“