50 Best Sushi Bars near Poway

“i love this place honestly. the sushi is very fresh, so flavorful, and service is always great. one of the better sushi places in north county san diego. the 4.4 stars doesn’t do it justice. I hate asparagus but easy to ask them to just exclude and everything i’ve tried here is great. the bento boxes for kids are an awesome plus“

“Sashimi and sushi are very fresh. Staff is attentive, friendly and gets your order correct. Very delicious combinations.“

“Love their Bento Box! Tempura veggies, salad , California roll, teriyaki chicken are delicious 😋 Fast & friendly service.“

“Great atmosphere, great service , Great Food 🍶“

“Our favorite spot for sushi and sashimi😍“

“Amazing omakase, friendly and knowledgeable staff“

“The food is SO good. The chef was super friendly and nice. We can’t wait to go back. 😄“

“Great food...would definitely recommend this restaurant 😍“

“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.“

“Our first time after trying places when Akai Hana and we loved it. it's clean, inviting, friendly and the food/sushi is quality! We will be back.“

“We’ve been so happy with each dinning experience we’ve had at Tsunami! The service is excellent and their food extraordinary! The sushi is fresh and they have their own unique creations as well as the classics. Their tempura is a delight and the prawns are crazy good! If you’re a sushi fan, this is a must go!!!“

“This place is absolutely amazing! Me and my family come here almost once a week and we all love the food and the experience. The ramen is absolutely delicious! (my trick is to switch out the broth for the broth that they use for the udon noodles). If you are anywhere near here i definitely recommend coming!“

“Sai Japanese Bistro is one of those places we always come back to. The fish is consistently fresh, everything is amazing and really well done, and the service just feels genuinely welcoming. It’s an easy go-to when we want something comforting but still a little special.“

“We love Kappa! Good food Good service Good vibe“

“Good experience! Friendly atmosphere“

“very good food and service“

“My roommates and I love sushi. We tried several sushi restaurants around Santee and East County. However, we always end up coming back to Takka. We’ve never had a bad meal. We’ve never had bad service. Everyone is so nice and friendly and the atmosphere is very comfortable. We enjoy coming here very much.

Side note… get the Monkey Balls. You have to get the Monkey Balls.“

“Zzan sushi on convoy is sooooo delicious! the staff are the sweetest people, including the owner Tyler. They answered all our questions and were so patient. Everything we ordered was a 10/10. The vibes were so lovely and fun. We came as a group of 4 around 10pm and the wait was only 5-10 mins on a Friday night. So much fun!“

“Love they're food and prices are reasonable. Especially with discount of you eat in the restaurant. My favorite sushi restaurant!“

“The Sunset roll is my go to! The staff here is so attentive, we dine here often. I appreciate the various offerings they have at the restaurant. When I'm not in the mood for sushi, I get their curry, it's so great on a cold or rainy day!“

“Best all you can eat sushi in north county“

“Favorite sushi place! Fantastic service and food every time we eat there. Absolutely love the uni shots when they have them available. The restaurant itself is also beautiful. 10 out of 10 would recommend.“

“This is our go to sushi spot! Great rolls. We had their lunch bulgogi bento box which included a miso soup, salad, and vegetable tempura. We also had their tuna takaki roll and their tuna takaki salad. The tuna was seasoned and seared nicely.“

“II have to say it was so bussy and the cashier did a fantastic job in making sure we got our order asap ..! congratulations the service was spectacular the place was spotless the atmosphere was so inviting and the food was out of this world good I RAQUEL HIGHLY RECOMEND IT👏 YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED 👌 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Great service and food was yummy.. I had the TJ Roll and another one with albacore, spicy tuna and shrimp. 2nd one was delicious.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic!

Sushi Hana hands down one of the best sushi spots I’ve ever visited. The fish is unbelievably fresh, the rolls are beautifully prepared, and every bite bursts with flavor. The staff are warm, attentive, and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy yet modern—perfect for both a casual lunch or a special night out.“

“Big crab legs, big oysters + military discount.“

“This is my go-to spot for authentic Japanese ingredients. I was impressed by the variety in the frozen dumpling section. Make sure to visit the bakery for the fresh milk bread—it sells out fast! Parking can be a bit tight on weekends, so try to go on a weekday morning if you can.“

“super delicious and fresh. Great service“

“Don't let the rating fool you. This place is great! The staff always takes of me when I go in. I was there tonight.“

“Such nice people working here. Went after work, I work nights so thats about lunch rush. Parking can be difficult at lunch but I got a good spot. Ordered chef lo mien to go. They made it fast & were so kind to add some deeelicious dumpling. So yummy, lots of protein & chewy yummy noodles. This will more than likely be my new noodle place.“

“Josh was super friendly and seated us promptly. The food was all really delicious and the service was fast. They where on top of refills and clean up. Each roll tasted so fresh and flavorful. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to come back.“

“Absolutely incredible! We have dined in with Chef Nghi and have ordered their Epic board for take out and every time it has been nothing short of incredible. We’ve tried just about all the high-end sushi spots in San Diego and we’re always left impressed by chef Nghi! Not only is their fish so fresh and their rolls fun and creative but the service is top notch! I highly recommend Ju-ichi!“

“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.“

“Our family has been coming here for years. The staff is always friendly and remembers our preferences even before we ask. The menu is solid. The sushi rolls are always fresh and delicious. My husband and daughter love the Star Wars roll, my favorite is the Playboy roll. My other kids love the udon and also the pork katsu. 10/10!“

“good food, friendly staff and atented“

“First time visiting Hakumaru Sushi in 4S Ranch and I was really impressed! Although the restaurant is small, it feels spacious. The vibe is decidedly classy with rich dark hues, yet well lit. Service could not have been more professional, friendly, and accommodating. I ordered the Chicken Yakitori Bowl and it was excellent. Chunks of tender, tasty chicken thigh grilled with tare, green onion, cabbage and bell pepper, served over white rice. I also appreciated their use of stemless wine glasses. Highly recommended.“

“We love Chiba! We lived here 8 years ago and we’re back. I am glad to see the food is still as delicious as I remember! The food was fast and I recommend the sushi! Also, our waitress was great!“

“If you're in the mood for sushi this has got to be the place you go to. The fish was extremely fresh and melts in your mouth, the rice was perfectly textured and flavored, and the toppings/cream cheese was all well proportioned. Not to mention we were caught off guard with how large the sushi rolls were. Only got 4 rolls and had to take a few pieces home. 4 sushi rolls, a curry, an udon, gyoza, and drinks all for under 100 dollars, in California? You can't ask for better. This will be our go to spot for sushi for sure.“

“I come here often to get crunchy roll, California roll, mango habanero roll and gyoza. The service has been consistent . It’s a small restaurant with unique decor. There’s plenty of parking out front. I’ll continue to go back when i crave some crunchy rolls.“

“Stopped in here for a quick bite while I was waiting for my car to charge. Quick service and excellent quality sushi. The spicy tuna roll was great and he the service was quick and friendly. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're charging your Tesla and have some time to spare for a quick bite.“

“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)“

“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.“

“Amazing sushi and noodles at Ayu Sushi & Noodles in Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley. We loved everything, the tempura udon, the yume, sachi, and anata rolls, the bluefin crudo, and the salmon hand rolls. Great selection of species on the menu, next time will need to get more nigiri and sashimi. Great service, friendly and quick. We sat on the dog friendly patio. Recommend!“

“Great food 😋 and friendly atmosphere 🥰.“

“We were recommended to Ginza and it’s is good and fresh, we love it so much this is our 2nd time in less then a week! Picante roll is so good if you like spice! The monkey brain 10/10 We have never tried anything like it anywhere else. And the stuffed jalapeños deli deli! Abel the Chef has amazing customer service and makes every roll an experience! So flavorful! The food was so good I didn’t get a chance to take a picture! For sure my top places to come and have a nice clean sushi in such a comfortable atmosphere.“

“Great no frills Japanese fare.“

“We were actually trying to eat at another restaurant in the same plaza but couldn't get a table for Friday night (all tables there were already booked for the entire night). So we ended up here. We weren't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the uni and ikura rice bowl which came with miso soup, fried tofu, and pickled cabbage. Everyone else ordered other items (poke bowls and chirashi bowl). We all thoroughly enjoyed the food. My favorite were the dishes with tofu, you can tell it was freshly made. Even with the miso soup, it was so soft and silky.
The restaurant itself felt homey and something you'd stumble into in Japan. It was a little small/tight, but we had enough room to sit comfortably. The staff were all very nice.
I'd definitely come back again.“

“The food here is 10/10 and given you can order from Yasai and RakiRaki it was the best choice for a Vegan dining with a non vegan. The server was in a hurry to get their order and a bit impatient with any questions and that’s the only reason for 3/5, they were fast to serve ! Highly recommend !“

“To be honest this is my first ramen experience so I dont have anything to compare it to. With that said, I loved it! I ordered Spicy Miso Tonkotsu with short rib. Not too spicy but made my nose run a bit. Excellent flavor and a large portion. Paid 19.99 +5 for the ribs. Honestly I don’t think it was rib meat. Loved the atmosphere and service was friendly and quick.“