37 Best Japanese Restaurants near Encinitas

“Me encanta el sushi y tienes muchas opciones!“

“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.“

“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.“

“this is my favorite local sushi spot in Carlsbad! they have amazing options and all of the sushi i’ve tried is delicious (i recommend the awesome roll and the white house roll!) this is the spot if you want fast and efficient service and delicious food“

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

“We frequent this restaurant often during weekends. We typically come early part of lunch time, so we never have to wait for a table. Our go-to is usually Show You Ramen, Katsu Curry, Tonkatsu, Salmon Onigiri, and Umeboshi Onigiri. And from time to time, I would order the special Tan Tan Ramen. We love that the Ramen is always piping hot, which is much appreciated. Service is always great, and staff is attentive.“

“1st timer here!

I read through the bad reviews and happy to share some advice. As far as wait time, it’s to be expected for this type of dining. I went in with the expectation of waiting, just check in and they will text when ready. As far as the quality, everything tasted fresh!! You get a full plate of veggies with tons of oils, sauces, and spice to add to your broth. Make sure to ask questions about the broth, some are simple so that you can add your preferred flavors. It seems like this isn’t a typical traditional hot pot set up and I’m totally okay with it. I actually enjoyed having my own pot and I was able to eat the entire thing.

Paid a little more for the premium meat, ribeye and short rib… I regret NOTHING! I guess I’m only sad that I didn’t have more of their pumpkin slices - pairs so well with the meat!!“

“Stopped here randomly after driving by. Small restaurant that really surprised me with its quality of food and generous portions. Had a poke bowl and a spicy tuna roll both had ingredients that were very fresh. The service was great too. Food came out relatively quickly especially considering there were only two people working.“

“Awesome the freshest sushi I’ve ever had“

“yellowtail roll is amazing!“

“Food is awesome n delicious“

“I stopped at Mot’to Japanese Grill and WOW… this place seriously delivers 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I ordered the Chicken & California Roll and it was so worth it. The grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and covered in rich, flavorful teriyaki sauce, and the California roll was super fresh and tasted way better than expected. 👀 It also came with rice, miso soup, and a salad, so you’re getting a full, satisfying meal. 🤤🫶🏻

Everything tasted fresh, clean, and really well put together—not heavy, just super enjoyable. The portions were solid, the flavors were on point, and you can tell they actually care about the quality. 😊💕

Service was quick and smooth, and the staff was friendly, which made the whole experience even better. 🫶🏻

Definitely one of those spots I’ll 💯 keep coming back to when I'm here in Carlsbad - highly recommend 🙌🏼🙌🏼👌🏼👌🏼“

“I went to Encore the other day to celebrate my birthday on the recommendation of a friend. We had a large table of like 13 people and the staff at Encore welcomed us in and took great care of us. The food was great and came out quickly. They had a good selection of drinks and everyone got to have something they would normally order. Leah, Allison, and Sofia were all amazing and took great care of us.

All in all we had a blast and the crowd and atmosphere were a lot of fun. 10/10 would definitely go back!“

“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.“

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

“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..“

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

“I love it“

“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!“

“It is a fun place to be! variety of foods available.“

“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!“

“Grabbed a couple rolls for take out. They were delicious! We hung out inside while we waited. Its a cool spot with an open sushi bar and interesting light fixtures. Has some TVs. Recommend if you're looking for good sushi. We will go back when in the area!“

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

“This restaurant is one of my family favorite restaurants. The sushi is incredible and well done. Absolutely delicious!

It’s best to make a reservation sometimes there are no tables available especially the weekends.

The sushi is a little pricey but it’s worth paying for high quality sushi and food. The atmosphere is great and relaxing for a family.

I highly recommend this restaurant.“

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

“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!“

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

“Heated outdoor, large menu, great food!“

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

“Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious! The appetizers and sushi rolls were flavorful, made with high-quality ingredients, and beautifully prepared! The service was friendly and the overall experience was excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back and would recommend this place to anyone looking for great sushi in the area!“

“Located in Del Mar Katana is officially celebrating August with a DEAL 💵 that had me doing a double-take:
40% OFF all their fresh sashimi, nigiri, AND select sushi rolls.
Yes. ALL. MONTH. LONG. 🗓

We're talking melt-in-your-mouth scallops, buttery hamachi, silky tuna, delicate halibut, and so much more that'll make your inner fish lover scream with joy. 🤩

And don't worry they didn't forget about rolls either. They've hand-picked 8 different specialty rolls that are also part of this insane deal.

Their lunch specials are great deals too. One of my faves? Their giant chirashi salad loaded with fresh fish, crispy greens, and all the good stuff for only $24.95.

If you’re not a fish eater, they have you covered as well. Their bento boxes 🍱 let you pick 1 or 2 items (think chicken, beef, or veggie options), and they come with soup, salad, and gyoza on the side.“

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

“It's kind of cool to eat at a sushi bar with mostly outdoor seating and sports on the TVs, though there are a few seats inside at the sushi bar itself.

Overall, it was a decent experience. The food was average and the portions were large. The service was great. For parking, there's street parking as well as a small dedicated lot behind the building.“

“absolutely great. if ever back in Cali will definitely do again“

“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“

“Really good food and service“