Matoi
4212 Convoy St, San Diego
(858) 737-4556
Customers' Favorites
Cherry Bouquet Dewazakura Ginjo Oka Yamagata
Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass
3 Plates Appetizer Sampler
Omakase Nigiri Course
Green Tea Ice Cream
Sashimi Combination
Matsutake Soup
A5 Wagu Skewer
Jack Mackerel
Sake Pairing
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Recent Reviews
A classically run, private Japanese omakase bar in a cozy space. The bar and kitchen are stocked with dozens of small batch, fresh ingredients, which change with the seasons. TJ (owner) and Takahisa (sushi chef) have a wealth of knowledge about their food and cooking techniques.
As a starting appetizer, the mozuku was sweet and refreshing with thin angel seaweed and two barnacles. The ankimo (monkfish liver) was rich and dense, offset by lemon, green onion,...
As a starting appetizer, the mozuku was sweet and refreshing with thin angel seaweed and two barnacles. The ankimo (monkfish liver) was rich and dense, offset by lemon, green onion,...
I’ve been to many sushi restaurants around the world. Matoi would stand up to any omakase style sushi experience in Japan. Exceptional attention to detail goes into every course. From the rice to the various type of fish imported from Japan. Most of them you won’t find at any other restaurant. It’s hard to eat at other sushi restaurants around San Diego once you’ve gone here. It’s better than the Michelin starred one.
And the value? Ridiculous (in the best way). Easily the best bang-for-your-buck omakase in SoCal. You’re getting an elite sushi bar experience without the ego...