“We haven't eaten here in years - now we know what we've been missing!!! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. . .assorted tempura, pork dumplings, chicken teriyaki, mushroom/greenbean dish and a tempura style roll. Service was top notch, food was hot and fresh. Can't wait to return!!“
“We absolutely loved our experience here and would come back in a heartbeat. The attention to detail, small group setting, high quality fish, and excellent service blew us away. Such interesting and creative flavor combinations without overshadowing the beauty of the fish itself. I’ve never had an omakase experience quite like this and would definitely recommend you splurge and try it yourself!“
“My better half and I came here for a dinner date, and we had a very nice time. Oyster was fresh and large, and the yakitories were quite tasty, too. They had good selection of sakes of which we tried one and enjoyed. The only reason for the 4 stars was for a rather limited yakitory selections. I wish they had more seafood options such as shrimp or clams. Otherwise, my better half and I pigged out ($$$$, lol) and left satisfied. Reservation is pretty much required.“
“Had a wonderful dinner at Himitsu. Sat at the sushi bar and had a mix of sashimi, nigiri and temaki (chef's choice). Every piece was fresh and full of taste. Enjoyed nodoguro and saba in particular. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. As a solo diner, I was really comfortable and felt well-cared for entire time. It was also really nice to be offered to have a warm green tea to take away after the meal. Overall experience left me quite happy and content. Would love to come back in the future.“
“Service was amazing. Very nice workers. Ordered a yakisoba plate which was a great choice. The beef was very tender and the portion was HUGE. Also was recommended the chirashi sushi bowl. The fish did not disappoint. Honestly felt like I was back in Japan. Highly recommend this place! You will not regret.“
“I had the most amazing kimchi fried rice here today. The portion was super generous for the price of $12, and their chicken was so flavorful. I was able to have this dish for about two rounds of leftovers too! The staff at the front were quite warm and the food was made in about 10-15 minutes. The vibe inside is really cute, too. They have hanging plants all throughout, and they have lots of sunlight inside. Can't wait to try something else next time.“
“This is amazing. The sushi is so fresh. Not even a hint of fishiness in any of the sushi. All you taste is the delicious fish. No weird after taste or anything like that. They have amazing specialty rolls. They've got truffles they've got smoker. They will blow your mind. I highly recommend people check this place.“
“We tried the original flavor of Uncle Tetsu cheesecake and honestly will need to return to try the rest of the flavors! Each bite melts in your mouth it’s the type of slice you’ll want to enjoy every single bite! Will definitely be returning ?. Parking can be tricky but plenty of street parking for sure. Service was above and beyond!“
“Love the variety in this small but big store. Service is always friendly. This is more of a note to myself for future reference than anything. Sushi: super fresh, obsessed Udon: prepackaged/refrigerated/frozen, yum Chicken meatballs: pass, ate cold and heated and neither was it Premade sandwiches: pass, semi expensive for what it is and then it was also pretty flavorless so not worth the convenience Premade rice triangles: ok but pass Pickled vegetables: yes, yum Premade curry: yum in a pinch and if already there but CoCo's reigns supreme Parking is available but wild“
“My husband and I rarely go to sushi. Besides our favorite place back home because it’s usually such a disappointment. We decided to give this a try and I’m so glad that we did! Stephanie was phenomenal! ? The atmosphere was great and all of the food was delicious. We got a Bento box and two rolls and will definitely be back!“
“My new favorite local sushi spot! Great selection of rolls and great quality for the price! They also have combo options. I've enjoyed everything I've gotten so far. My favorite is the Lemon Cilantro roll. Gotta support my local small businesses!“
“Food is excellent here. It's a feast for your eyes as well as your stomach. The yellowtail Crudo is one of my favorites. Chef Nghi and his staff are top tier. One of the best sushi restaurants in San Diego. You won't be disappointed.“
“First time there and it was packed. Didn’t have to wait as long as they told us and once seated, we were greeted by our service who was absolutely awesome. She asked if it was our first time and it was, so she gave us the run down and some recommendations. Annie was probably one of the best servers we have had dining out in a long time! I hope they know what a great employee they have with her. Food was amazing and we will be back.“
“Im mad at myself for not coming here sooner. This is the place to go when you're craving Japanese katsu curry. The curry is delicious .The customized spice is perfect. Eggs are cooked perfectly. Definitely get some garlic naan to sop up the remaining curry.“
“One of the best in SD/convoy. Chef John owns both hidden fish omakase and this elevated Japanese izakaya and it hits the spot. You can order a la carte here and also get alcohol. They have everything seafood from scallops to pork belly rice bowl!!! The atmosphere is super calming and professional. The servers were very attentive and seemed like they knew what I needed at all times. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a fancy date night or with friends who want an ELEVATED IZAKAYA experience and for those who have good taste. 10/10 would come back again, & I heard they have a chef's course menu coming up so keep your eyes peeled!“
“Warmly greeted. Seated in a comfortable location in this cozy nicely decorated restaurant. Attentive service. Everything we ordered except for the BBQ beef entree (ok, not great) was really excellent. Our favorite was the salmon avocado roll; it had the perfect proportions and taste. Would eat here again without hesitation but focus on hand rolls, maki and appetizers.“
“I cannot say enough about Domo Kitchen. The food has been great and the service is always good. The Won Ton soup on a cold night is just the right thing.Parking: There's just so much going on in the mall that parking can be a challenge some times.“
“Delicious and artful shabu shabu for a great price. I loved the sukiyaki and shoyu broths and the great dipping sauce combinations. Read the instructions on the menu for some help! The egg is pasteurized so you can crack it in the bowl and use it as a dipping sauce for your hot meat bites. The yolk is the best part .The server is very skilled but he serves many people at once so he can be a bit short but he is kind. I left my ring in the bathroom and he saved it for me so I could pick it up the next day ☺️. Don't take it personally. The shabu shabu and experience is well worth it.“
“A delicious omakase in San Diego! Shoutout to our cousin for taking us here!We had a reservation at 7:30PM for a Saturday evening meal. I believe we were sat on time and we got right into drinks and the course. Staff was friendly checking in on us and Chef TJ was fun, positive, and created a great omakase environment!I won't go into too much detail of each fish (as the menu can change with each service), but for the value, I thought it was an amazing meal!Parking is relatively easy to find in the plaza.I'm headed back to San Diego next week...so I'm going to have Matoi again :D twice in 2-3 weeks is my kind of vibe!“
“I've been craving some fish and this had really hit the spot! I had gotten the sashimi bowl and it was really satisfying, the fish was cut into larger strips and it was tender and it didn't have a strong fishy smell to it. The rice underneath was quite good as well it was flavorful without being overly vinegar-y. Also if anyone was wondering what the difference was between the sashimi bowl and the sashimi set with rice (both of which are the same price), it seems like there's more rice in the sashimi bowl and there's some crushed seaweed and sesame seeds on the sashimi bowl between the rice and the fish. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, I don't think I would bring more than 2-4 people with me.“
“Bulgogi pancake and fried rice were particularly delicious. Rolls very good too. Service was good and friendly. Place had a nice vibe, and not too loud - possible to have a normal conversation over dinner without shouting over the music or other patrons. Will definitely be back.“
“Sipz has been around SD for ages. Think I ate there for first time in 2002-ish.Always consistent vegetarian Asian food. Lots of fake meat and vegan deserts and It’s all pretty good. The orange chicken is exactly what you want in orange “chicken”. Sweet, chewy and completely unhealthy. The veg pho and crispy chow mein are solid as well. Is it the best Thai, Chinese, Japanese food…well no. There’s plenty better out there. For someone who is a strict vegan though there’s few other places that have such a large menu of options. Oh and the veg sushi on the weekends is great.Vegetarian options: All vegetarian, mostly vegan“
“This is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy a pleasant meal with fresh ingredients and friendly service.Salmon skin salad is a great appetizer as it combines crispy fried salmon skin with vegetables.The special nigiri set was good and the California roll was well made, had a good texture and the ingredients were fresh.I think it will be a nice and enjoyable time to eat with your lover and family.The bathroom is inside, but it is also located near the restaurant bar, so you can use it comfortably.Udon is delicious because it has good broth, is not salty, and is protein.“
“I work at the jiffy lube across the way and this is the best dang lunch I've had all year. Really really good comfort food, at a good price, five stars for sure! It wasn't too crowded, even faster than a drive thru when I went. I'm not some teriyaki connoisseur but I know delicious when I taste it!“
“This place is 3 blocks away from home and every time we go the family that owns it has treated our family of 4 with kindness and patience - we have a 6 and a 4 year old. The sushi is great, the soup, also, prices, reasonable and the proximity to home priceless.“
“This place is awesome, the owner is so kind and friendly. I went a few months ago and was so kind. We had questions and he answered them and had such a great energy vibe. Seems like a one man show so you have to understand if it's "slow" but I mean what do you expect. It 's one guy so if you can get past that and put away your preferences for quick fast food and embrace that good food takes time. Then you'll really really enjoy this place.He also gave us Japanese candy for free which was awesome.“
“My friend and I tried this place randomly! It's a little hole in the wall restaurant in Clairemont. There is limited parking in the lot, but street parking is available. The restaurant itself is small and gets pretty crowded. I recommend calling to make a reservation when they open. All the servers are all so welcoming and sweet!Definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area.Miso soup: (5/5) Very good flavor and has some tofu in it.Garlic edamame (without chili): (5/5) This has a sweeter flavor without the chili. They were cooked very well. They are very good!Super salmon roll: (5/5) Nice and refreshing roll. The salmon was super fresh. It was interesting as there was cucumber and avocado in the roll too!Sun kiss roll: (5/5) 0mg. The first bite I took I blacked out, I was in heaven. This combination of fish mixed with the sauce was perfect. I honestly could've eaten 2 of these rolls alone.Salmon nigiri: (5/5) If | could give more than 5 stars for the nigiri I would!!! The portions of fish are generous and taste so fresh! We ended up ordering 3 of these.Seriously so good!“
“I was craving sushi after church this past Sunday and looked up places close to where I live and URBN sushi stood out because of the good reviews. And it did not disappoint! I ordered the spicy shrimp roll & the bulgogi roll (pictured), and both were absolutely delicious and fresh, and a generous portion size. I have never tried beef with sushi, but it’s a yummy combo and I’m a fan. The complimentary edamame was a nice treat! And I ordered one of the cherry flavored house sodas and it was refreshing. The server was so kind & attentive— excellent customer service, and this restaurant is incredibly clean. This is definitely going to be my go to sushi spot in SD!“
“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!“
“It was my first time here and I just want to say that the staff was amazing the sushi rules were very well put together taste very wonderful and they had a very fast service I have to admit I was in love. Like I said it was out of the blue and I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good place for sushi!“
“Generally reluctant to get Asian food outside of Kearny Mesa but I was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the stone pot with beef and a side of kimchi. The bowl was well balanced with all the veggies and having the option to additionally season your bowl is nice. I will say that it does come with an absolute minimal serving of protein (maybe 2 or 3 oz total) in the bowl and $4 for a tiny side of kimchi is a bit outrageous (total serving size pictured), but can't deny that it was delicious. I'd prefer to go to Kearny but if I was around the area and craving bibimbap, it's a decent option.“
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“Delicious sushi at Niban! Nice casual restaurant to enjoy great seafood and relax. We had the Lion King Roll, albacore tuna supreme roll, eel hand roll, Dragon Roll, and gyoza. The service is very friendly and quick. They have an outdoor patio as well that’s dog friendly. Recommend!“
“Unassuming place with very yummy food. While their are slightly tastier places you have to wait very long to get a seat. Not here. Great food with little to no wait! Lots of food options as well.Parking: Very little parking in this area with many restaurants.Kid-friendliness: Friendly for kids.“
“This place was such a pleasant experience, the atmosphere was really nice. I felt like I was in Japan with the interior design. This place really cares about creating a nice clean atmosphere for their customers. Customer service was the best I could ask for, hostesses were kind and very helpful. The food was good and came out fast, we got the sukiyaki with udon noodles. Can't wait to try everything else on their menu. 10/10 would recommend to try this place instead of a regular chain.“
“Went on a weekday the place has ample amount of seating and parking. I ordered a spicy sesame ramen. It was good and quite filling. I personally prefer the Tajima Ramen to spicy sesame. There was a slight problem with our order where one of the dishes didn't arrive but was on the bill, but after pointing out it was taken of quickly. The mercury location doesn't have vegetable gyoza on the menu which the convoy location has. Woth visiting again.“
“Great food, though I would have preferred less sauce on the chicken. My favorites of the evening were the garlic edamame and the katsudon. The only downside of our experience was the computerized menu. It was hard to navigate, though the staff was very patient in helping us.“
“The yakitori here is amazing, everything was flavorful. We loved everything we ordered & even wanted to get more. I love the concept of ordering on the iPad, makes everything easier & you can just order as you go. It does get pricey though, the yakitori ranges between $5-$15 but most come with 2 sticks. For 2 of us, we spent a little over $100. All in all, I'd still come back every once in a while when I'm craving some yakitori!“
“This unassuming, smallish restaurant is a gem. I have eaten there twice, and highly recommend the more unusual dishes - agadashi, yakatori and mango panna cotta dessert. They have a long list of wine, beer and saki. Their sushi is good, but not anything special. Service is attentive; they really take care of you. Recommended for lunch and dinner.“
“We had a blast here! 5 of us headed over and got a room (no waiting). The room was clean and spacious enough for us to even have a mini dance party. Great selection of songs in an easy to read binder. Two microphones with a great display. The food/drink options are limited so we just had drinks. But for a small fee they let you bring in your own. It's located in a busy shopping center so we ended up having to park on the street but it was a short walk in. We are looking forward to returning soon!“
“Amazing staff. Nice people make the experience pleasant.The food is decent. I had one roll that was very rice-heavy, and one roll with pieces that were way too big, so it was a gigantic mess to eat. They do give you a lot of ginger and Wasabi.Prices are average to high. They have "half price" rolls, but the menu prices are so high on those that what you get is exactly what you pay for. There's no deal. Also you pay more if you order to go. And the prices are way higher than what Google maps shows, it would be nice if they would update that.I think they should just be honest and straightforward with pricing and not try to fake like they are doing you a favor. They aren't.This place is definitely not bad but it's not a place I would make a special trip for.Parking: It's tough if you come at dinner time and the lot is fullKid-friendliness: Family friendly, nice patioWheelchair accessibility: Accessible“
“Nice place ! Really good food , very traditional and good servers ! I read some reviews about this place and I saw people complaining about salt or stuff like that which I don't think it's accurate. From my perspective everything was awesome If you are looking for a good spot this is the place“
“I was craving this for a while & it definitely was worth stopping by. Although the menu states white rice you can ask for noodles which is what I was craving the service was great & the elk the ambiance is the mall atmosphere was good & watching ice skating“
“This is a funky, earthy place. Incredible food and really friendly and informal staff. The space is small and the chairs at the bar not super comfortable, but it has a great beach vibe and most importantly tasty food. I had a strawberry mojito flavored hard kombucha on draft, very good. The server had lots of recommendations and I went with the Grandview roll and the Crispy rice. Both were great. Spicy and a touch pricy, but it’s sushi and California so not unexpected. Overall, a good spot to grab some tasty eats and experience a little local culture. I’d go back!“
“One of my favorite sushi spots ever continues to never disappoint! I don't typically order the same thing since they have their specialty rolls that change monthly. I like to see what the latest rolls are at the moment. I ordered the no rice roll and another roll. Both were delicious! As always, I ordered their house salad and miso soup that were just as great.“
“Sushi Deli is a massive fan favorite for all of our friends and family. Yui, the owner, is so kind and is actually helping cater our wedding with all of our favorite dishes from here!! We’ve been regulars at the bar with G, who is awesome. My fiancé and I are vegetarian and we’re never short on options when we come here. An absolute gem in San Diego?“
“Last Wednesday I went there with colleagues. It looks small from outside but it was roomy and nice wall art.Due to the food allergies unfortunately I can't eat seafood but I did enjoy some appetizers as well as kalbi. Agedashi tofu was diced cut easy to eat for everyone. Just wished if there is more soup with it. Kalbi was tender and perfectly cook I enjoyed it. My colleagues enjoyed their hand rolls, sushi and others. I'd like to revisit there.“
“Very laid back neighborhood sushi place. Pricing is very reasonable. We had bentos for lunch (sesame chicken and grilled mackerel). The panko breaded sesame chicken bites were utterly free off grease, crunchy and delicious. The mackerel was perfectly grilled and tasted very fresh.The only note I'd offer the restaurant: while the miso soup was excellent, the bowls are looking a little worn. It might be time to replace them?“
“To say that I'm a fan is a total understatement. I recommend this place to my family and friends all the time. First of all, I'm biased and I love hot pot but also AYCE hot pot is a precious gem! Not many places do it - most places are a la carte. $35 for good meat, tasty broth, unlimited noods, veggies, and Ice Cream to wrap it all up for 90 whole minutes is a deal! They are extremely strict on time and will let you know when it's last call for meat. Not a huge selection of meat, but that's fine bc most of it tastes good. Cannot recommend the Sukiyaki broth enough, if you get that, you do not need to dip your meat in any sauces. DO NOT GET THE SHABU SHABU broth. That is just code for plain, boring and underwhelming. Our server, Chris, was super nice. He was lowkey sarcastic in the most professional manner. I told him I regretted the Shabu Shabu broth and he totally understood the assignment. He went to grab Tomato Broth and fixed up our soup. Really really appreciate the hard work. He literally stood there and scooped out the boring Shabu soup to make room for tastier broth. the AYCDrink bar was intriguing to me at least but now I'm caring less about it. I still like it but I wouldn't pay for it. The tea/MT is just OK - the toppings make it better. Thank goodness Yelp lets us check in for free drinks!“
“Absolutely loved this sushi restaurant! I got the double salmon tempura roll, and the baked salmon roll and they were both absolutely delicious.Service was great and they got a 30% off happy hour from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM each day which is awesome.“
“Was a quiet night being a very rainy Monday. We devoured everything we ordered. Staff were gracious and friendly. Restaurant was clean and immaculate. Music was peaceful. We had one of the best meals we have had in Del Mar. We highly recommend. A must try. Will come back every time we are in town from Idaho.Vegetarian options: The veggie roll was so delicious. One of the best rolls I’ve had!“