Dare you to find a better dining experience in San Diego. Best Omikase in San Diego County, regardless of what stars and mentions others may have. Incredible, knowledgeable staff; they know food, sake and wine. Food and service are spectacular. True artists delivering the best Omikase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Romanas
Hands down the best dining experience of my life and worth every penny. The sake pairing was so much fun and a great add, as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timmy Doesn’t Share Food
A standout omakase experience—seasonal, thoughtful, and effortlessly elevated. From start to finish, the staff delivers a sense of warmth and polish that matches the precision of each dish.
The Nigiri Toro Tower (yes, I’m making that a thing) was unforgettable—melt-in-your-mouth layers of indulgence that deserve their own fan club. Every course felt like a quiet celebration of flavor and craftsmanship.
This meal was a gift, literally and figuratively—courtesy of my soon-to-be mother-in-law, whose taste in gifts is only rivaled by her generosity. Safe to say she now holds legendary status in my culinary memories.
Whether you’re a seasoned omakase enthusiast or just looking for a special night out, Kinme is a standout. Quietly luxe, deeply satisfying, and absolutely worth savoring.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Folsom
I truly loved the experience, big shout out to my hubby for bringing me here , lov u babay
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Benko
Chef Trent and Chef Andy sent me to experience Chef Kevin’s work along with the two other superstars. The waitstaff made up of Grant and Kiko were also incredible. I cannot say enough about this immersion experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy Trun
Very straightforward approach to omakase here at Kinme. Familiar ingredients, approachable things, delicate flavors. We had the summer menu which was highlighted by fresh lemon and wasabi. Various fish and clam dishes, some uni, wagyu, and a little bit of octopus accompanied miso this and dashi that, shiso and ginger made an appearance also as well as some corn. This salt, that pepper, some zest, every course was good and some were great. It was all very summertime. I enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel C
Excellent service and omakase. The ambiance was very unique for a San Diego omakase experience— a darker room with a dramatic marble wall was the backdrop to the beautifully plated dishes. I loved the Japanese jazz music in the background.
They are the one of the rare SD omakase restaurants willing to accommodate for my gluten intolerance. Will be back for more.
Heads up, I don’t think they have any special treatments for birthdays. We got a HBD note on our way out.
Street parking only.
My only note… for a pricey omakase, I wish their uni was from Hokkaido or Santa Barbara. That being said, they did a great job with the San Diego uni.
I dined at this restaurant on the evening of May 31st at 8 PM and ordered the omakase. Unfortunately, I experienced severe vomiting around 3 AM that night. I had not consumed any other food that day, so I strongly suspect the cause was related to the meal.
I promptly emailed the restaurant. They responded saying their food “checked out fine,” but offered no meaningful explanation or support regarding my physical reaction. After my follow-up email, I received no further reply, and my review on Google has also been ignored.
For a high-end restaurant, this kind of aftercare is extremely disappointing. I am sharing my experience to raise awareness about potential food safety issues and the lack of accountability I encountered. If you care about food quality and responsible service, please think twice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lani Gobaleza
A special yet unpretentious dining experience, one that delights all the senses. I could taste every ingredient. Service is wonderful. And the presentation? Exquisite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mario Villalpando
Early summer omakase was great. Servers were very attentive, chefs were great to talk to, and good was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
elizabeth shannon
We went back in October, and our experience was impeccable. It was truly the best meal of my life. The staff were on top of everything, and the quality of the ingredients were excellent. I still think about the corn soup and ceremonial matcha at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ariel Schwartz Chang
Amazing omakase. This is a gem for San Diego, especially in the city area. The quality and thoughtfulness in their menu and service is on par with some of the ones you may experience in places like NYC, but right here! 8 seats each seating time, the service was very enjoyable and not at all feeling rushed. The food were beautifully presented prior to plating and the aroma along with the “show” is all well worth the price tag (unlike some other “omakase” we’ve been tricked to before per social media) we especially appreciated that the owner /chef was right there being part of the service. Thank you for bringing a true experience and respect for Japanese culture and food to the city of San Deigo! We had the early summer 2025 menu and was very happy with every dish, the freshness of each ingredient used (including wasabi root) beautifully shines as we eat each piece per chef’s instruction. LOVED our experience, will be returning!
Phenomenal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good experience. Exceptional fusion omakase.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dare you to find a better dining experience in San Diego. Best Omikase in San Diego County, regardless of what stars and mentions others may have. Incredible, knowledgeable staff; they know food, sake and wine. Food and service are spectacular. True artists delivering the best Omikase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best dining experience of my life and worth every penny. The sake pairing was so much fun and a great add, as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A standout omakase experience—seasonal, thoughtful, and effortlessly elevated. From start to finish, the staff delivers a sense of warmth and polish that matches the precision of each dish.
The Nigiri Toro Tower (yes, I’m making that a thing) was unforgettable—melt-in-your-mouth layers of indulgence that deserve their own fan club. Every course felt like a quiet celebration of flavor and craftsmanship.
This meal was a gift, literally and figuratively—courtesy of my soon-to-be mother-in-law, whose taste in gifts is only rivaled by her generosity. Safe to say she now holds legendary status in my culinary memories.
Whether you’re a seasoned omakase enthusiast or just looking for a special night out, Kinme is a standout. Quietly luxe, deeply satisfying, and absolutely worth savoring.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I truly loved the experience, big shout out to my hubby for bringing me here , lov u babay
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chef Trent and Chef Andy sent me to experience Chef Kevin’s work along with the two other superstars. The waitstaff made up of Grant and Kiko were also incredible. I cannot say enough about this immersion experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very straightforward approach to omakase here at Kinme. Familiar ingredients, approachable things, delicate flavors. We had the summer menu which was highlighted by fresh lemon and wasabi. Various fish and clam dishes, some uni, wagyu, and a little bit of octopus accompanied miso this and dashi that, shiso and ginger made an appearance also as well as some corn. This salt, that pepper, some zest, every course was good and some were great. It was all very summertime. I enjoyed it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and omakase. The ambiance was very unique for a San Diego omakase experience— a darker room with a dramatic marble wall was the backdrop to the beautifully plated dishes. I loved the Japanese jazz music in the background.
They are the one of the rare SD omakase restaurants willing to accommodate for my gluten intolerance. Will be back for more.
Heads up, I don’t think they have any special treatments for birthdays. We got a HBD note on our way out.
Street parking only.
My only note… for a pricey omakase, I wish their uni was from Hokkaido or Santa Barbara. That being said, they did a great job with the San Diego uni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The flowing robe, grace, bald. Striking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I dined at this restaurant on the evening of May 31st at 8 PM and ordered the omakase. Unfortunately, I experienced severe vomiting around 3 AM that night. I had not consumed any other food that day, so I strongly suspect the cause was related to the meal.
I promptly emailed the restaurant. They responded saying their food “checked out fine,” but offered no meaningful explanation or support regarding my physical reaction. After my follow-up email, I received no further reply, and my review on Google has also been ignored.
For a high-end restaurant, this kind of aftercare is extremely disappointing.
I am sharing my experience to raise awareness about potential food safety issues and the lack of accountability I encountered. If you care about food quality and responsible service, please think twice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
A special yet unpretentious dining experience, one that delights all the senses. I could taste every ingredient. Service is wonderful. And the presentation? Exquisite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Early summer omakase was great. Servers were very attentive, chefs were great to talk to, and good was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went back in October, and our experience was impeccable. It was truly the best meal of my life. The staff were on top of everything, and the quality of the ingredients were excellent. I still think about the corn soup and ceremonial matcha at the end.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing omakase. This is a gem for San Diego, especially in the city area. The quality and thoughtfulness in their menu and service is on par with some of the ones you may experience in places like NYC, but right here! 8 seats each seating time, the service was very enjoyable and not at all feeling rushed. The food were beautifully presented prior to plating and the aroma along with the “show” is all well worth the price tag (unlike some other “omakase” we’ve been tricked to before per social media) we especially appreciated that the owner /chef was right there being part of the service. Thank you for bringing a true experience and respect for Japanese culture and food to the city of San Deigo! We had the early summer 2025 menu and was very happy with every dish, the freshness of each ingredient used (including wasabi root) beautifully shines as we eat each piece per chef’s instruction. LOVED our experience, will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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