Really good food! Wish the restaurant was a little bigger, but they make the most of their space. Blood orange roll was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonas Polsky
5/8 visits here the counter service has been horrible. The clerk is forever looking back into the kitchen and when you approach the counter they act like they've never heard of someone trying to order sushi. 15 minute wait even when the restaurant is empty, and when you come back to get your food they act like you're trying to steal it or something. I actually hate going here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Samuel dlC
Parking: In a very busy plaza
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Belly Truffle Top Mango Habanero Bottom
Colleen L.
My new favorite local sushi spot! Great selection of rolls and great quality for the price! They also have combo options. I've enjoyed everything I've gotten so far. My favorite is the Lemon Cilantro roll. Gotta support my local small businesses!
Chien-Hung Liu (Chris)
Great food for good price. It's hard to find a good takoyaki ball in San Diego, they have a good one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janet N.
MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT. Tora Tora has truly gotten some rolls right. I eat their sushi every month and because these rolls are so good, I get the same three rolls!! We've tried a couple different rolls in addition but the three in these pictures are full proof. The balance in flavors and textures are perfect and they complement each other so well! This is a fast casual spot so you order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Their service is SUPER quick and they have deals on Uber eats too! Perfect spot for a casual date night or hangout spot with friends.
Lam B.
Really good quality considering the rolls were $11.50 or less. The dine in experience was lowkey so I would opt for take out next time.Tora Tora Sushi was completely empty despite it being lunch time on a weekend. The restaurant was more suitable for parties of 2 given the smaller tables and counter seating. Appetizers came out quickly while the rolls took 20 minutes. Service was minimal but satisfactory.=ORDERED=I got the meal for 2 which included 2 rolls, 2 miso soups, 1 edamame, and 1 dessert of choice. The amount of food received was more than enough.*Miso Soup: standard but the tofu was a bit hard. Good saltiness otherwise.*Spicy Garlic Edamame: the best rendition of edamame ever. Extremely garlicky and hot. The portion was generous and shareable between 3 people.*UME Shiso Tuna: amazing for tuna lovers. The spicy tuna had some heat and was incredibly tender. The ume shiso vinaigrette was light so the orange lime ponzu predominated. The bluefin tuna was cut thickly and wasn't fishy. Loved how packed the roll was.*Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail: despite coming with wasabi mayo, this roll was less spicy than the ume shiso. The wasabi mayo added some richness which paired well with the yuzu. The shrimp tempura was crispy and not oily. The imitation krab was light and not too creamy. The yellowtail was muted compared to the other flavors, Overall the roll elevated the classic shrimp tempura roll.*Matcha Tiramisu: a small slab of powdery cake. The ratio was heavily skewed towards the cream. The top was covered in matcha powder which didn't translate well into the cream. There was a minimal layer of lady fingers and half of my slice ended up having only cream.The rolls were definitely the highlight and I'll be coming back for the reasonable prices and stellar flavors. The dine in experience wasn't notable or speedy so I recommend take out instead.
Nicole G.
Fantastic sushi! Also, we really enjoyed the corn as an appetizer. Limited seating, but great ambiance! My son absolutely loved it!
E L
Used Ubereats to order from them, waited an entire hour, have three drivers change, only for them to cancel on me for no reason whatsoever. DO NOT ORDER
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bernadette T.
I've never been to a fast-casual sushi spot quite like Tora Toa. Upon walking in, it looked modern and clean, with about a dozen seats inside. I love the mural! It's pretty small but never seemed too crowded. We ordered at the front and they brought the food out to us. They were super fast!! We got our food within 5 minutes I think.Their menu is pretty impressive for a small sushi place. It looks like they focus mainly on rolls, so some rolls maybe be more saucy and may have more filler items. The only thing is the rolls could have had a bit more fish but it wasn't bad for the price. They had a variety of appetizers and sides too! I will probably come here to fulfill my sushi cravings in the future.food ordered- jalepeno lime roll: this was actually spicy! but it was't too overwhelming. I thought there was a bit too much sauce but the flavors were still yummy- garlic edamame: hard to mess up this classic app. no complaints, the soy, butter, and garlic flavors were tasty! plus it was a generous serving, definitely shareable. I ended up taking some home- salmon belly truffle: my friend got this one and I tried a piece. you would definitely enjoy it if you like krab filling- fried calamari: my friend got this, it was perfectly fried with a satisfying crisp
Super small restaurant, as most people order to go here rather than sitting in. My boyfriend and I got 3 rolls here. We got their monthly special yuzu yellowtail roll. We also got the mango habanero and salmon belly truffle rolls.My favorite was the salmon forsure! Super light taste with good balance of flavor. Salmon melted in your mouth. Yuzu yellowtail was nothing too special, was lacking in flavor. Mango habanero was super spicy so if you are not good with spice beware, but it was super flavorful.I just wish the rolls had more fish, but for the price point, it's pretty good. If you are looking for sushi thats good quality but not too expensive, Tora Tora is perfect!
Amara A.
This was a small hole-in-the-wall sushi joint that seems to be more popular with to-go orders; there was only one other person dining in when we came in at 7pm on a satudary night, but it did get busier as the night went on. The service was attentive but a little slow, which is understandable since they're a small business - our two rolls came out super fast but our appetizer and baked roll took a little bit. My verdict: Very well-priced sushi! We ordered 1 appetizer and three specialty rolls, and our total came out to be $45 - which was pretty great for what we got! The specialty rolls were filled with meat and wrapped in a VERY thin layer of rice, but most importantly tasted GOOD!! My favorite was definitely the truffle salmon, which was very balanced in terms of flavors and textures. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised by this place and would definitely come back :))
John Lincoln
Tora Tora yes please! Best sushi I've had in years. Had a couple of the fresh, special rolls and was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Citron Yellowtail Roll
Jean-Charles N.
The quality of the dishes I had was just amazingGreat service and very clean and stylish restaurant
Brittany Rohrman
DAMN, this place impressed me! First, we walked in and marveled at the huge painting of a supernatural man riding an animatronic tiger annihilating fish in an explosion of roe in the ocean via the tiger-murder-machine, spear, and fireball. WOAH!We ordered at the counter with a charismatic and enthusiastic woman who I presume was part owner (she mentioned she created one of the roll recipes). She was a delight! We dined inside while listening to some fun reggae fusion music.We ordered the mushroom fries, Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail, Blood Orange Tuna, and Bonito Shiso rolls. The mushroom fries were wonderfully-seasoned panko breaded deep-fried beech mushrooms (I believe) served with a delicious tangy, sweet plum sauce (I think). PHENOMENAL! They were my boyfriend's favorite part of the meal. Our favorite roll was the Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail, followed by the Blood Orange Tuna. Both rolls were exploding with flavors that bloomed and developed over time.In summary, this place isn't your average sushi joint, and the owners clearly have a passion for being different and excellent. Give them a try!
Really good food! Wish the restaurant was a little bigger, but they make the most of their space. Blood orange roll was delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
5/8 visits here the counter service has been horrible. The clerk is forever looking back into the kitchen and when you approach the counter they act like they've never heard of someone trying to order sushi. 15 minute wait even when the restaurant is empty, and when you come back to get your food they act like you're trying to steal it or something. I actually hate going here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Parking: In a very busy plaza
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Belly Truffle Top Mango Habanero Bottom
My new favorite local sushi spot! Great selection of rolls and great quality for the price! They also have combo options. I've enjoyed everything I've gotten so far. My favorite is the Lemon Cilantro roll. Gotta support my local small businesses!
Great food for good price. It's hard to find a good takoyaki ball in San Diego, they have a good one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT. Tora Tora has truly gotten some rolls right. I eat their sushi every month and because these rolls are so good, I get the same three rolls!! We've tried a couple different rolls in addition but the three in these pictures are full proof. The balance in flavors and textures are perfect and they complement each other so well! This is a fast casual spot so you order at the counter and they bring the food to you. Their service is SUPER quick and they have deals on Uber eats too! Perfect spot for a casual date night or hangout spot with friends.
Really good quality considering the rolls were $11.50 or less. The dine in experience was lowkey so I would opt for take out next time.Tora Tora Sushi was completely empty despite it being lunch time on a weekend. The restaurant was more suitable for parties of 2 given the smaller tables and counter seating. Appetizers came out quickly while the rolls took 20 minutes. Service was minimal but satisfactory.=ORDERED=I got the meal for 2 which included 2 rolls, 2 miso soups, 1 edamame, and 1 dessert of choice. The amount of food received was more than enough.*Miso Soup: standard but the tofu was a bit hard. Good saltiness otherwise.*Spicy Garlic Edamame: the best rendition of edamame ever. Extremely garlicky and hot. The portion was generous and shareable between 3 people.*UME Shiso Tuna: amazing for tuna lovers. The spicy tuna had some heat and was incredibly tender. The ume shiso vinaigrette was light so the orange lime ponzu predominated. The bluefin tuna was cut thickly and wasn't fishy. Loved how packed the roll was.*Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail: despite coming with wasabi mayo, this roll was less spicy than the ume shiso. The wasabi mayo added some richness which paired well with the yuzu. The shrimp tempura was crispy and not oily. The imitation krab was light and not too creamy. The yellowtail was muted compared to the other flavors, Overall the roll elevated the classic shrimp tempura roll.*Matcha Tiramisu: a small slab of powdery cake. The ratio was heavily skewed towards the cream. The top was covered in matcha powder which didn't translate well into the cream. There was a minimal layer of lady fingers and half of my slice ended up having only cream.The rolls were definitely the highlight and I'll be coming back for the reasonable prices and stellar flavors. The dine in experience wasn't notable or speedy so I recommend take out instead.
Fantastic sushi! Also, we really enjoyed the corn as an appetizer. Limited seating, but great ambiance! My son absolutely loved it!
Used Ubereats to order from them, waited an entire hour, have three drivers change, only for them to cancel on me for no reason whatsoever. DO NOT ORDER
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I've never been to a fast-casual sushi spot quite like Tora Toa. Upon walking in, it looked modern and clean, with about a dozen seats inside. I love the mural! It's pretty small but never seemed too crowded. We ordered at the front and they brought the food out to us. They were super fast!! We got our food within 5 minutes I think.Their menu is pretty impressive for a small sushi place. It looks like they focus mainly on rolls, so some rolls maybe be more saucy and may have more filler items. The only thing is the rolls could have had a bit more fish but it wasn't bad for the price. They had a variety of appetizers and sides too! I will probably come here to fulfill my sushi cravings in the future.food ordered- jalepeno lime roll: this was actually spicy! but it was't too overwhelming. I thought there was a bit too much sauce but the flavors were still yummy- garlic edamame: hard to mess up this classic app. no complaints, the soy, butter, and garlic flavors were tasty! plus it was a generous serving, definitely shareable. I ended up taking some home- salmon belly truffle: my friend got this one and I tried a piece. you would definitely enjoy it if you like krab filling- fried calamari: my friend got this, it was perfectly fried with a satisfying crisp
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Super small restaurant, as most people order to go here rather than sitting in. My boyfriend and I got 3 rolls here. We got their monthly special yuzu yellowtail roll. We also got the mango habanero and salmon belly truffle rolls.My favorite was the salmon forsure! Super light taste with good balance of flavor. Salmon melted in your mouth. Yuzu yellowtail was nothing too special, was lacking in flavor. Mango habanero was super spicy so if you are not good with spice beware, but it was super flavorful.I just wish the rolls had more fish, but for the price point, it's pretty good. If you are looking for sushi thats good quality but not too expensive, Tora Tora is perfect!
This was a small hole-in-the-wall sushi joint that seems to be more popular with to-go orders; there was only one other person dining in when we came in at 7pm on a satudary night, but it did get busier as the night went on. The service was attentive but a little slow, which is understandable since they're a small business - our two rolls came out super fast but our appetizer and baked roll took a little bit. My verdict: Very well-priced sushi! We ordered 1 appetizer and three specialty rolls, and our total came out to be $45 - which was pretty great for what we got! The specialty rolls were filled with meat and wrapped in a VERY thin layer of rice, but most importantly tasted GOOD!! My favorite was definitely the truffle salmon, which was very balanced in terms of flavors and textures. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised by this place and would definitely come back :))
Tora Tora yes please! Best sushi I've had in years. Had a couple of the fresh, special rolls and was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Citron Yellowtail Roll
The quality of the dishes I had was just amazingGreat service and very clean and stylish restaurant
DAMN, this place impressed me! First, we walked in and marveled at the huge painting of a supernatural man riding an animatronic tiger annihilating fish in an explosion of roe in the ocean via the tiger-murder-machine, spear, and fireball. WOAH!We ordered at the counter with a charismatic and enthusiastic woman who I presume was part owner (she mentioned she created one of the roll recipes). She was a delight! We dined inside while listening to some fun reggae fusion music.We ordered the mushroom fries, Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail, Blood Orange Tuna, and Bonito Shiso rolls. The mushroom fries were wonderfully-seasoned panko breaded deep-fried beech mushrooms (I believe) served with a delicious tangy, sweet plum sauce (I think). PHENOMENAL! They were my boyfriend's favorite part of the meal. Our favorite roll was the Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail, followed by the Blood Orange Tuna. Both rolls were exploding with flavors that bloomed and developed over time.In summary, this place isn't your average sushi joint, and the owners clearly have a passion for being different and excellent. Give them a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5