40 Best Japanese Restaurants near Vista

“LOVE the order ahead pick up drive through! Food is delish and service is on point! Thank you Mirin you never disappoint“

“Food is awesome n delicious“

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

“The food is crazy good. I got the Garden Party Ramen with a side of potstickers and a dragon fruit drink, and it was all so so SO good. Honestly, I just got back from a place in Irvine that was (literally) twice as expensive with smaller portions and it wasn't even half as good as Haru Mama.

At $14 to $15 a bowl (large portions, I couldn't even finish it in one sitting) it is totally worth it.“

“Sky Sushi has great service . The staff is great . The food is amazing. If you haven’t been there you need to go and try the food .“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Many options including poki bowls, curry, ramens and sushi. I went with sushi and the fish was very fresh and the portions were generous.“

“Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura Vegetables“

“Super tasty food, super reasonably priced. Highly recommend!“

“Amazing food and service. They really care about both the experience and their customers. Definitely a place to come with an open mind and a serious palate for food as this is some of the most complex foods I’ve tried in a while. Loved it.“

“Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura Vegetables“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“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 🙌🏼🙌🏼👌🏼👌🏼“

“The restaurant is at a perfect spot, next to the theater. Go there before or after the movies. I had a very delicious meal that filled the belly. The selection in their menu is great. Simple and to what I was looking for at a Japanese restaurant. There's space to sit inside and a nice patio outside.“

“Está riquísimo todo 100% recomendado“

“I love it“

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

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

“Such a lovely place with a wonderful atmosphere. The interior is beautifully designed and full of small details that make the space feel special.
I was especially impressed by the fresh flower arrangements — they are incredibly stylish and thoughtfully composed. As someone who really appreciates aesthetics, this detail made a big impression on me.
The service was warm and attentive, and the rolls was very fresh with beautiful presentation.
We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

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

“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!“

“This spot is SO tough! Been coming in for almost two decades… Chris is a true pillar of how to run a business, even through tough times! Food is TOP notch, and I know, I know, there’s SO many Sushi spots in North County. DONT sleep on this place.. I will not falter.. Best Mom and Pop sushi spot in North County period! Fight me!“

“I recommend the lovely Gloria roll. It is absolutely delicious.“

“Good sushi 🍣 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃“

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

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

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

“The staff is vey sweet sand helpful“

“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!“

“First time at Harney Sushi and I would definitely go back! We ordered the Rainbow Role, Maui Wowii, Yellow Mellow, harney-peños, roasted shishito peppers, calamari, salmon nigiri, vegetarian fried rice, and crunch rolls. Everything was delicious! I can’t wait to try other items. The DJ was on point with his music choice and our waitress was a doll (forgot her name but she reminds me of the beautiful Rosario Dawson)“

“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!? 😆“

“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“