40 Best Japanese Restaurants near Encinitas

“Me encanta el sushi y tienes muchas opciones!“

“Casual gem with amazing food, lots of options and reasonably priced!

Vegetarian options: Lots of options and diverse vegetables

Parking: As with any main location, peak times would be more challenging, we got there 5:30 and found a spot 2 blocks away“

“Greeeat food, service and music.- Loved it, I’ll definitely comeback when I’m im town again!! — PS.- Shaky/Shivering tables was weird to my Amigo Joe though.- What was that!? 😆“

“Fantastic food quality. Purist food.“

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

“The fish here is definitely fresh. We had a great experience. In terms of sushi, I actually feel it can be hard to find a spot that I really like in socal. This spot just does it for me. The rolls are bigger than many places I’ve been which reflects the price point but you get what you pay for. We shared just two rolls and some edamame and I’m full. Each bite is pretty massive.“

“We arrive at 5 and the dine-in was closed but the sir was really kind and he let my boyfriend and I stay and have a really good dinner there, the place is amazing and the food was really good and the rolls have a really good size, he even bring us entrees and he give us some fruits and candy’s at the end. I’ll return back and I recommend this place.“

“yellowtail roll is amazing!“

“Funny af they play country music & Mr. Brightside here cuz it’s westernized. But a bit pricey. Also their neon sign is so funny but camp. They also have this $180 Godzilla Challenge where if you eat 3 lbs of meat plus all veggies in 30 mins or less you get all that for free. Seems like a great place for vibes. Bar searing. Wine Wednesdays. Lunch specials. I was sus at first when I read it was westernized hot pot and was like there’s no way they can mess up boiling raw ingredients in a soup right. Actually not bad.“

“The quality of the sushi is pretty good. Some were obviously not as high for the price. Service was descent. The atmosphere is pretty nice. Some things I didn't like to see were the boxes and bags being within line of sight but not uncommon, maybe just a pet peeve. However, the clearing of the table took longer than expected. Especially being sat near the entrance.“

“Ramen Mik had exceptional service. They always greet you with a smile they always walk through your table. They’ve been very kind and are always eager to give their suggestions and their favorite plates.

Their chicken broth ramen is delicious and I enjoy their chicken teriyaki is great I recommend getting it hot as it does bring out more of the flavors it is the right amount of heat. Their dark beer is good too if you like malt flavor.

Plenty of parking and they have pretty generous hours operating half day on holidays always a great place to stop by for a quick bite.“

“Food is awesome n delicious“

“I love the food and service but when I come here for lunch the music is a little intense. It’s the really hardcore edm. I like edm but when I’m eating lunch I just want to relax. It’s something I would listen to at a rave or festival and that’s all good, just not in this setting.“

“Great food! Staff are very nice and accommodating Will definitely come back with more friends and family. Had a great time with my best friend. Love the place!“

“First time trying this place while visiting relatives in the area. Located in the shopping center right next to the parking garage. The food and service were both great. I would gladly come again when in the area. Katsu Curry is one of my comfort meals and I enjoyed theirs. Serving size for the entrees was generous. We ordered a couple sushi rolls as well.“

“Today was my third time going and once again I'm totally impressed. I ordered the teriyaki salmon bento box combo. The Asian green salad / dressing was delicious. The salmon is superior sushi quality and absolutely wonderful; way better than typical generic farmed salmon. Teriyaki sauce again excellent and the miso soup very, very good.
Oh, and the Japanese staff give 100% super service really enhancing the experience.
Honestly, I don't know what more you could ask for even if it cost much more.“

“Heated outdoor, large menu, great food!“

“I love it“

“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!“

“Couldn’t have had a better experience!!! Everyone was so nice and happy not to mention how delicious and fresh the food was! Highly highly recommend. I came in for my birthday and they brought the yummiest dessert on the house with a candle lit and everything!!! Had the best time can’t wait to come back:“

“Awesome the freshest sushi I’ve ever had“

“Everything about this place is amazing!!! The food is to die for and service was exceptional. They work as a team so it felt like the whole staff was serving us including the chefs who also keep an eye out on you! You can tell it’s family owned, very sweet people.“

“This place is amazing. So yummy and the owners and staff are so kind and always attentive and the food is fresh.“

“The food is truly delicious well worth going to ! The atmosphere is very nice great for a date, or family night out. Definitely will be coming back quite a bit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access and plenty of room for a wheelchair at the table“

“Fish Boon is very unique and really well done. You know your in for something good when your informed about the menu and there approach to dining when you first sit down. The surf and turf roll is amazing, best selection of Saki I have seen and really great service. This will be a regular destination of ours for sure.“

“Loved this hidden gem. We’ll be back! Everything including wine was delicious. 🥰🙏🏼“

“Today was our first time visiting, and to be perfectly honest, this will be our new go to for sushi, even though we live in Ramona. Everything from the appetizers to the drinks and service was great. It seems like it would be a great spot for game or fight nights as well!“

“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..“

“Hooked on sushi never fails us. Always great food. We love this place“

“Best sushi since Iroha in Sherman oaks. Just way above the others in san diego“

“Absolutely Delicious! SO Fresh! Great Customer service as well!“

“Delicious food, but more notable was the absolutely perfect atmosphere. Relaxing without feeling lifeless, slightly dim but not dark, jazz. I would have had a positive opinion even if I hadn't liked the food. Whoever designed it has excellent taste!“

“good sushi, and the teriyaki samon is delicious.“

“Ordered the Alaskan Roll for pick up. Excellent online ordering system with easy payment (and flexible options). I was concerned that the salmon would be smoked (I’m not a fan of the smoked variety), so I made a note about it. They prepared my order perfectly and included a note, “Not smoked… enjoy!” They even included the extra ginger I requested. Easy pick up and the sushi roll was excellent and very tasty! When I went inside to pick up my order, it was packed and the energy in the room was very happy and warm. Highly recommend this place!“

“Last week was the first time we visited this fine restaurant. But It is definitely not the last. We enjoyed the evening very much with the good service, with the exceptional dishes and fine drinks and with the decent price. We will surely go back there again.“

“Really good food and service“

“I have visited two times now. The egg sando is delicious, slightly sweet, and is very large and filling. The vegetarian katsu is okay. I think that they need a denser sauce to go with it, since the watery sauce soaked the bread and made it kind of soggy. Also the katsu itself had a very oily taste (like the oil it was fried in wasn't cleaned recently?)

It's a very small hole in the wall place that you can't see from the parking lot. You're better off parking and then wandering around towards the back to find it.

It is also pretty pricey for a sandwich. I believe I paid $12 or so dollars per sandwich. But, I did see that they offer happy hour, so I'll have to plan for that next time!

That being said, the egg salad was so good that I came back a second time. It's not quite like the famous ones in Japan, but the bread is fluffy and delicious and you can tell that it was made with care.

Parking: It's very hidden. Park in front of subway or the Indian restaurant and walk towards the back.“

“This place is always amazing. The staff are always great and the food is so good it’s absurd. Ninja rolls all day long! Mmmmm“

“I ordered sashimi at the sushi bar for lunch also had 2 piece Ikura (salmon roe) and a soft shell crab appetizer. Fish was very fresh it was obvious since they were still breaking it down in front of me. 2 guys on the sushi bar 3 in the back and one waitress. I was probably 2nd customer and only person at the bar. I got a weird look from waitress when I asked for the bar and she had to ask one of the guys if it was ok. I soon realized that it was not a real sushi bar after I looked at the menu and realized that they did not have sashimi on the menu.
When I go to a new place I usually order sashimi before I look at a menu because I know what I want.
The place filled up quick and the one waitress was running hard but the guys at the bar took care of me. Fresh fish good beer and sake I was very happy.
Music was very loud and irritating some kind of pop but the guys had no problem turning it down (they did not like it either).
I found it strange that they were pre-cutting the fish into slices but I guess if you are doing production that makes sense, I just have never seen it.
I read a lot of the reviews and part of the problem is people going to a sushi bar for something other than sushi. On the other hand if a restaurant is going to offer it it should be good.

Spent $120 after tip but it was at the coast on pch so location and all. Not to much more than my normal spot maybe $20 or so.

I was happy with my dining experience.“

“Delicious options for vegans, nice customer service, outdoor dining 👍🏻“