Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in San Diego

"One of the best sushi places I' been! It was a different kind of sushi. The chef suggested some appetizers like the tuna stack and it was the best!!...."

Duke Jarboe

Michael Hernandez

Buta Japanese Ramen

Soichi Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a wonderful date night here for my anniversary. The location is a quaint and comfortable size with attentive staff. The service experience was..."

Ares Hernandez

"The Omakase experience was absolutely incredible. We did the full menu and loved it. The chefs and staff were amazing and made it a once in a..."

John Witmer

"INCREDIBLE, Delicious and so much fun! We did the Omakase and loved the food and experience! This was my second visit to Soichi. The first was in..."

Elena Buenrostro

"Hands down best sushi I've had. The restaurant only has 3 tables inside plus bar seats. Feels very intimate. Great for date nights or special..."

Bobbie Lin

"Food was great. We could only get table reservations, so be warned, your nigiri will be sitting and come only when its ready for the whole table, in..."

Andrew Kim

"(Apr 2022) Fantastic experience! Best Omakase and Nigiri Sushi I have tried by far! I happened to check the Michelin guide on Wednesday and found..."

Qiaojun Feng

"Magnificent sushi. We did the full omakase course and everything was amazing from start to finish. Service was extremely good and the chefs were very..."

James Dick

"One of the best sushi places I’ve ever visited. If you sit outside, the tables have heaters underneath to keep your feet..."

Amy Higgins

Cook Casa

Mine Sushi

Sushi Mura

"I always go to sushi mura whenever I am in the..."

Ryan Asignacion

Sno Way Shave Ice

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Kotobuki

"Great quality sushi! The owner was so sweet, always support..."

Zach Skills

"Wow! This place serves really fresh tasting sushi. The teriyaki chicken was super tender and a little on the saltier and saucy side, but the rice..."

Nadiya Hope

"Very nice quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Phenomenal Japanese food. Must..."

Frank C.

"My wife is from Japan and I have also lived there in the past. We love Kotobuki restaurant. Nice, clean and spacious restaurant. The staff (from..."

R Davidoff

"The best sushi in San Diego! We have been following this sushi chef from when he used to work at Blue Fin to him opening up his own restaurant,..."

Tara Brewer

"Delicious and fresh! A wonderful restaurant owned by a lovely family. We always enjoy coming here and everything always tastes SOOOO good, fresh, and..."

Janelle S. Baldestamon

"Service was excellent. Limited selection of sushi. Made up for lack of selection with top notch quality and freshness...."

Ty Thompson

"Decent sushi place. Saw this place and wanted to give it a try. I loved the uni, thought the salmon belly was a tiny, little, fishy to me. I would..."

Una Kim

Sapporo Japanese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Their sushi is always bomb, best ever, if you go, try the tomato roll, I don't know why it's called that, there are no tomatoes in it, it's out of..."

Deborah Sallomi

"Love the Pork Katsu Ramen! Aka pork donut!! Can never go wrong with a dish here!! High quality every time! And favorite bartender in..."

Molly Finnegan

"The New York strip steak is personally grilled by the owner. It is perfection. The bar is the best in OB and the Manhattans are terrific. They are..."

John Brown

"Another Perfect Dinner at one of our favorite places. I always get a steak, if they have'm. Great Service, Cool People & Good Times...."

Tricia Tellier Gaut

"I very much enjoy Sapporo. The food is yummy, the drinks are tasty, and the staff is..."

Danielle Hargis

"I used to go on a regular basis when I was a kid, then I moved to Washington; the owner remembered my dad and I when we walked in. I love the food,..."

Ruth Love

"The service was excellent and the food, amazing! Love the location and relaxed atmosphere. Went for my birthday & this is a spot I'll be returning to..."

Alyssa Johnston

"Absolutely the best! Good, authentic, Japanese food, and great..."

David Hobbs

"Our favorite local dinner spot. Yuri and staff are the best and the food is fresh and delicious. All family milestones are celebrated..."

Janine Fisher

"No matter what day I come, there's always one of my favorite people here to make me feel..."

Geoffrey Levine

"We love everything about this spot. Everyone from the owner to the chefs are fun, lovely people. The food is yummy..."

Paola Meyers

"Killer food, killer prices, killer location, killer staff and owners. Sapporo, you're..."

Joseph Nick

"I have been a patron of Sapporo fifteen years, l plan to go another fifteen or more, love the food, service and ambiance...."

Arnold E Gallardo

"Hello! I had the pleasure of sharing a meal at your restaurant last week-end with my two colleagues during our trip to San Diego. It was so nice to..."

Shadi Mallak

"Amazing experience. Got the Philly roll and Abe's roll, both were delicious. The sushi chefs were friendly and very talented. One noticed I was..."

Janaye Steadman

"This place is great. The food is extremely fresh and the portion sizes are very generous. The owner, Yuri, constantly makes her way around the place..."

Sean Jacoby

"Jalapeno bombs AMAZING! Great service, reasonably priced . Bathrooms old & rundown but other than that an overall pleasant..."

Alyxandria “Alyx” Merrell

"Excellent! Everything is fresh and well done. The service is excellent. The owner walked around and make sure that everything is just so. Offers..."

Annette Patterson

"Amazing food with a really cool atmosphere and great..."

Jennifer Mueller

"This is my go to sushi bar. I love this place. The food is so delicious. No one can make a volcano roll like these guys and the salads are amazing..."

Mikey J Ferrell

"This is nice small restaurant. It has been in ocean Beach for many years. I enjoy the salmon skin salad and some of the traditional style sushi. It..."

john travis hale

"Amazing sashimi salad and grab special roll. with a big soporo beer... impossible to..."

Marcos

"As OB residents, this is our favorite sushi joint. The prices are reasonable and the rolls all have a very good portion of fish on them. The regular..."

Michelle Clogan

"This is a great, family-run Japanese restaurant right near the beach in the OB. Service was fast and friendly and they gave me good suggestions when..."

Sydney

Kokoro Restaurant

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Reservations

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I am so happy to have found this hidden gem. This unassuming restaurant blew both my fiancé and my expectations out the water. When you enter the..."

David Lee

"Amazing hidden gem. Quiet atmosphere and excellent service. The inside is very nice and neat looking. The sushi was amazing. Wish I tried the sushi..."

Jessica Abrams

"I wasn't sure if I had to make reservations but I walked in anyway and they seated me right away. The staffs were super friendly and welcoming. My..."

Anh Truong

"Food: 10/5 Service and Setting: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Kokoro restaurant has truly stolen my kokoro (heart) with the honesty and quality of their food...."

Justin Fan

"Another hidden gem. It's hidden in a neighborhood shopping mall. We went there for lunch and ordered chirashi sushi and lunch sushi set. The sushi..."

Daniel H

"An absolute gem of a place. Most omakase restaurants especially in California are full of flash and don’t feel authentic. The chef here clearly..."

Shez Malik

"I’ve been here three times, and got the omakase all three times. They are overall very good every time, but I definitely enjoy the sashimi dishes..."

Melissa Chu

"If you love sushi then this is the place for you! I unfortunately couldn't take any pictures of the sushi I ate because I was way too distracted..."

Abdullah Tabra

"Felt like dining in Japan. Minimalist decor with neatly served dishes. Don’t expect a cheap meal but a fairly authentic one. Hope to see more..."

I W

"Hands-down one of the best, most authentic traditional Japanese sushi spots I've ever been to outside of Japan. If you're looking for rolls with..."

Niccolò Moronato

"Top quality authentic Japanese cuisine. If your idea of sushi is a California roll and Japanese food is Dynamite, this is not for you. Only..."

Risa O

"The quality of the fish at Kokoro is excellent, a clear step up from most sushi restaurants. We had the omakase, and each dish was very good. The..."

Ken Chin-Purcell

"Definitely worth the trip. It’s very traditional, so it is not imaginative sushi in anyway, it is just solid good quality old-school..."

Xavier Agnelli

"A hidden gem; Kokoro restaurant offers a curated selection of fresh fish unmatched by other area sushi joints. They offer an authentic experience for..."

Prairie Koziol

"We had Omakase for dinner this evening. First time dinning here. Pretty good food here. Highly..."

Wendy Tan

"Good Japanese restaurant. I came there in lunch time and ordered sushi lunch, sashimi lunch, unagi bowl and California roll classic. I like the..."

CHI

"Was very happy with my entire experience here. I was originally worried about the price, but it was well worth the quality we received. We ordered..."

Ronald Woody

"Very good food. The chef and staff was very nice. My wife is from Japan and she highly enjoyed this place. Kind of pricey but worth..."

Michael Putras

"Authentic is an accurate description of this Japanese..."

John Salamat

Kyoto Sushi

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is absolutely amazing! The owner and his wife really make sure your taken care of from start to finish. You can tell not only do they..."

Michael Riffle

"Came to San Diego to visit my brother, and he's lived here for years and has taken me to many spots to enjoy , we decided to try something new to..."

Abraham Lemas

"Phenomenal sushi. The owner and his wife were so nice and welcoming. Instantly felt like you were part of their family!! The sushi was..."

Omar khan

"The sushi was fantastic and well made. Mike and his wife (the owners) were incredibly friendly and gave great service. This was my first time here..."

Joe

"We had a party of five. 2 seperate cars Plenty of parking. Seating was no wait but still full of customers. Service was prompt, place was clean. Food..."

FuLAH

"Found this place via Google search and I must say the reviews were not wrong. Really fresh and great tasting, the owner made 4 rolls of his choice..."

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"Coming here is always my happy day. I’m always greeted with a smile and everyone is welcome. Food is delicious and fresh. Crunchy roll is my..."

Crissy Leen

"I went here today for lunch. I live right down the road, and have been for YEARS but I've always been hesitant to come in here. I'm so upset I only..."

erika yavorsky

"Been here a couple times by myself and everytime was a great one. The owner and sushi chef are very friendly and the atmosphere is great. Would..."

Calvin Shew

"This is a real gem in this area. We were visiting Mission Beach from LA, and my son, who was celebrating his bday, asked for sushi. I yelped and..."

Cathy Dizon

"Been coming here for over 10 years and it always hits! I have gluten intolerance and I've never been sick from here. The owners always take such good..."

M S

"This place has great sushi and lunch specials it’s all fresh. The only thing that threw me off was it said 50% off but when you look it’s sushi..."

Jazmine Gonzalez

"The 'manager' when the wife is gone was fun to talk to and gave suggestions to us. Made the dinner enjoyable. He even catered to my 3rd old..."

Kathy K

"Pretty good sushi. Fresh. Good service. Owners are nice. Clean. Update. So I need to update my review from pretty good to AMAZING. Been here numerous..."

J P

"Went here after getting a haircut on a whim for lunch. It’s a cute, cozy, family business and I was immediately impressed by the owner greeting..."

John Leos

"Amazing and delicious fresh sushi! The hosts are very friendly and welcoming! Great atmosphere! Highly..."

Cassiana Izolan

"Very friendly and welcoming. Custom roles are made how you want. Sushi was..."

Lesleigh Grabiec

"Very friendly family owned restaurant. Ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl and a California roll. I was not disappointed! Certainly will be back to try..."

Lauren McLeod

"Food was so amazing!! I had the tamago & inari and my husband had the chicken curry. Both were fantastic! The family that owns it is very kind and..."

Destynie Plotke

Pokewan

"Decent portions, 2 or 4 scoops of protein for regular or large. Good choices of toppings and sauces. You can make it what you..."

Alexander Roman

"Just lover it, great service I had the Miso Crunch bowl..."

ZIZZY DLUNA

"Great Poke Bowls bursting with Flavor. Grilled salmo wrapped in Tufu, first time having this but it was amazing...."

Jay Grant

"Very healthy fun options for add ins and all included, including avocado and seaweed salad, so I was happy! Tasted fresh..."

Jennifer Scott

"Best poke I’ve ever had! I always get the hotty hotty (larger bowl in pic). It’s a healthy selection of veggies and proteins and tastes very..."

Xiran W

"The counter service was friendly, helpful and patient as this was my first time ordering a poke bowl. The ingredients were fresh and visually..."

Nyree

Sushi Fish Attack

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent sushi, service and atmosphere. We eat here at least one a week and have been for 5+ years. Best sushi in Clairemont and one of the best in..."

Michael E Lewis

"I've eaten sushi all over America and some in Vancouver...Fish Attack is the best I've ever had! I've eaten in the famous sushi place in San Diego..."

David R Miller

"Love this place and it’s located so conveniently in my neighborhood. I’ve been here many times...happy hour is the best and it gets packed..."

La Alexus Dala

"The Sushi and service was great! Probably the best Sushi that I have ever..."

John Welk

"Fish is so fresh, restaurant is small but that's is it's charm!! I will definitely be back! Loved..."

Carolyn Evans Gonzales

"Best sushi in town! Great service and Happy hour from 430 to 530..."

Farrah Leszczynski

"The best sushi around. See ya..."

William Savard

"Visited Fish Attack for the first time yesterday. Good service, excellent..."

Mary Hogan

"Fresh local sushi restaurant. Do not miss sake bomb and Happy..."

Jangmi Kim

"Clean setting, fresh tasting fish, and lots of cut roll options. The prices were reasonable though portions were a bit small even by post-pandemic..."

Yo Av

"Nice place with great food. The super salmon sushi is really good, especially with the wasabi in soy sauce. Also their mochi ice cream tastes very..."

Henry Zhang

"If you're in the mood for some spicy and delicious sushi, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The jalapeno bombs are a must-try, they pack a..."

Maxwell Cunningham

"We get takeout from here regularly and the takeout service is always very efficient. We have gone inside to eat a handful of times and it's a quaint..."

Sarah Nakamoto

"I have been going here for YEARS. Birthdays, special occasions, sushi craving, this is even the place I ate the night before covid shut down since I..."

Taelyr v

"Very good sushi option in Clairemont. Indoor and outdoor seating as well as an outward facing pickup window for easy grab and go! They have all the..."

Zach Burton

"I had a Weizen beer for the first time which I would drink again. Then I had the Mango Mango roll and the Holiday Roll both were delicious. The..."

David Conti

"This is our first go too by our house in Clairemont. First time drinking the strawberry nigori and all I can say is DELICIOUS! I would highly..."

Jeanine Denise

"This is my go-to sushi place in town. The fish is fresh, and the price is very reasonable. The presentation of each dish isn’t necessarily fancy,..."

Melissa Chu

"We ordered a ton of sushi and appetizers. The appetizers, specifically the jalapeno bombs, were mediocre and unremarkable. But all the sushi was..."

kendra

"Got the Bomb Bomb and sun kids rolls. The portion is pretty big with lots of toppings. Avocado is freshly cut. Decent spot if you love sushi..."

Kelly Leung

"Have been eating here for about 5 years. It is our favorite sushi place in San Diego. Staff is super nice and food is always delicious. Favorites are..."

Harley McCracken

"This is the 2nd time we’ve been here and we love their sushi very much. They are always packed when we come so better come early and not too..."

Denise Dianne Torres

"I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW GOOD THIS RESTAURANT IS, especially since its somewhat far from the "Asian district" on Convoy St. Super nice and efficient..."

Aaron Sanchez

"Small restaurant, I'd encourage a reservation if dining in. Convenient take out... They have a pick up window on the side of the building. I like the..."

Melissa Hill

"Great for dine in or take out. Great nigiri and rolls. We also love the tempura. A hidden gem. Really tasty and solid sushi. Cute dim vibes for a..."

Ashley Edwards

"Food was amazing. They are very attentive your needs. Bathrooms were clean but..."

Julio Falcon

Full Moon Sushi & Kitchen Bar

92/100 (1206 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I just moved to the area and have been looking for great sushi and after coming here I have to look no further! This will be our new go to place. The..."

Cassandra Hagstoz

"Love this restaurant. Master chef Sergio prepares some of the most amazing sushi in San Diego. The Eclipse roll was our favorite but all the other..."

Chris Brake Photo Video

"Top notch sushi bar!! The fish was very fresh! Beautifully made! Each roll was perfect! We always had full drinks and our servers were amazing! Even..."

Tani Wade

"This is by far the best sushi I have had in San Diego. Every dish we ordered was amazing. You have to try the “Third Quarter” and the “Waxing..."

Ken Goolsby

"A must try downtown sushi experience. Beautiful spot with fresh, tasty cuts, detailed preparation and deliciously balanced flavors. Intimate setting..."

Aub L

"Full Moon is the best sushi! I'm town and believe me I tried many spots im San Diego. The live uni is to die for fresh from San Diego! Albert is the..."

Anh Nguyen

"Full Moon is one of the best sushi restaurants I've been to in San Diego! Sushi was modern, delicious and beautifully plated. The entire staff..."

Claire Audette-Bauman

"Very fresh and good sushi with a beautiful atmosphere. The fish was so good. And the seaweed salad was delicious with the vinaigrette they use. I..."

Kristina Bolt

"My partner and I have been here twice; both were for special occasions and we like this so much the first time that we came back. The servers are..."

Elle Jones

"Best sushi in San Diego, I should know, I'm a weeb from Long Beach. The sashimi and crispy rice was amazing. Definitely coming..."

ReaperOfTheLost

"This was probably the best sushi I have had in five years. All I have to say is that if you are a sushi lover, you absolutely have to order the full..."

Jennifer Johnson

"This place was great! I went close to when they opened & didn’t need a reservation, but it did get busy. We ordered the small sashimi platter, the..."

Jasmine Walker

"I came in for my very first time and had the most outstanding omakase sushi experience. From beginning to end I received nothing less than top tier..."

Steven Lee

"I've been searching for the best sushi place in San Diego for several years now and I can easily say this is by far it! The sushi is so fresh, the..."

Gerald

"I am from Hawaii and I am part Japanese and I enjoy eating sea food and I especially love sushi. I have had sushi all over the United States, from..."

Michael Souza

"The best raw lobster I've ever had. Wasn't sure at first but a total hit! Then they take the head and do lobster soup!..."

jose loya

Izakaya Masa

"We had an excellent meal here. The Gyoza was great and we all adored our sushi rolls. They were affordable and very well-made. The ramen was..."

Heather A Adams

"Bustling Japanese-style pub that is well worth the wait to get in. The menu offerings are pretty standard for an izakaya outpost: an array of small..."

Eric Lai

"Great food! Great atmosphere! Felt like an izakaya in Japan. I got the Hakata ramen, spicy salmon roll, and the house..."

カルバン

"I’ve been stopping in every trip I take to San Diego for a few years. I was so excited to eat here since it had been since the start of the..."

Shana Valenzuela

"Pretty nice and authentic. TLDR: soft shell crab is bomb but an acquired taste. It seems very traditional compared to any other place I’ve been too..."

11JJXD

"Really like the decor. Delicious food and they had hokke on the menu. I should have brought cash because none of my major cards were accepted except..."

T “Iguana” C

"My husband and I love going here! The food and service is always great. The only thing we don't love is how tight it can get with seating sometimes,..."

Annalysa Pilpa

"Got there at 6 right when they opened and man were we late!! But after the 30 minute wait we sat down ordered some sake and some small plates. I..."

Nate Jones

"Legendary place that’s been around for a while! You get the fun Japanese pub vibe (Izakaya) with quality food and authentic dishes. No reservations..."

Ariel Schwartz Chang

"I've traveled the entire USA eating ramen this to me, is average. They don't offer soft boiled eggs to go with your ramen. On top of that the broth..."

Saundra Santiago

"We had more food than the pictures but both my hubby and my brother dove in before I could take pictures. Everything was delicious. Tip: This little..."

Kaitlin Werts

"Great late night eating spot! Got the same vibe as the ones in Japan. Quick service, recommend the hot house sake!..."

Cheech Calhoun

"We’ve been coming here for years and it’s always a great time with great food. Worth the wait (it can be a while ~45 mins or so) but make sure to..."

Sebastian Falcon

"Ok folks is this taking my top spot for best ramen??? I’m definitely doing a hard hard think on it. This is how the ramen was in Japan. The..."

Christopher Morales

Akai Hana

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is amazing. I would only say that cleanliness can be improved upon. Our waiter was amazing but his clothes were dirty. His pants had food..."

Shideh Bahmanyar

"Can't believe this is my first time here as this Japanese sushi restaurant has been here forever! They have great dinner combination platters that..."

Gary Giffin

"This sushi restaurant has been here forever! They are very traditional and everything has always been really good. The service is very polite and say..."

Summer Sandberg

"Went on a Friday night at 6:30PM without reservation. We were lucky to get a table for 4 without waiting! However, highly recommended to call ahead..."

teadrinker

"Sushi is incredibly fresh tasting. Hiro-San was superb and creative. Ask him to prepare chef’s selection. Sauces are a little over used - next..."

B Morsi

"We came here for Valentine's day. It was great atmosphere and nice service. The food was very delicious and had a homey feel. We enjoyed our meals..."

Ralph Perez

"Surprised this place doesn't have 5 stars. I went for lunch and was seated immediately. The atmosphere is calm and cozy like restaurants used to be...."

Andrea Solorio

"Three of us ate dinner at Akai Hana and had a great time. More of a traditional Japanese restaurant with actual Japanese sushi 🍣 chefs and..."

paterjo

"Hiro is the best sushi chef in San Diego. We have been coming here for years. The sushi bar is always packed with regulars, not only locals but..."

Stevin Delao

"Great service and awesome sushi. Still has outdoor seating available and it's a great place to go for sushi or other Japanese dishes. Miso soup is..."

Ryan Berardelli

Azuki Sushi

91/100 (2252 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

Mid-range

"Wow! Sushi slaaaappppssssss. The freshness of the ingredients and the flavor profiles you experience is just unbelievable. When you sit at the sushi..."

Lejorne Leys

"Absolutely you should come here !! The atmosphere is classy which I prefer. Everyone who works here is dressed so nicely & proper ! I was greeted so..."

Miss Elaine

"We found a new sushi spot for sure. We loved our whole experience. We sat at the sushi bar because we didn’t make a reservation- probably a good..."

Hanna Gregor

"Small cozy place with delicious and high quality sushi and sashimi. We all loved the lobster roll sushi! The wine list is limited but does a good job..."

Christina Ly

"Pretty good sushi and decent price. Didn’t feel very authentically Japanese , but a good date spot. Recommend getting a reservation in advance, it..."

Helena Li

"Food is great here, but what really surprised us were the veggie options. Pretty sure that’s the best veggie sushi we’ve had so far. The vibe is..."

8billion

"This is a great option for a larger group, we had 6, and there's seating in two levels. On the first floor you can watch then prepare beautiful,..."

M Howard

"Decadent ambience and experience. My boyfriend and I luckily got the last seats by the sushi bar at 7:00 before it became reservation only and an..."

Monica Serena Nguyen

"We went to have an anniversary dinner and what better way than sushi? Everything was delicious. A bit on the pricy side but it was worth the..."

Ashley Quejado-Vongkhaophet

"Went here for my girlfriend’s birthday, was absolutely amazed by the service and the food! Location is convenient as well, parking wasn’t very..."

Lee Sung

Ikiru

Wheelchair Accessible

"Small, like a sushi shop should be Polite, professional Sushi Chefs, like a sushi shop should have Full of local Point Loma San Diego vibes with..."

Survival Corps

"Very nice small sushi restaurant in Liberty Sation. The good is excellent, as is the service. Lots of very fresh specials, fresh real Wasabi, and..."

Uchi Deshi

"Overall good quality sushi. Lemon roll and crush roll kinda tasted the same but they were good. We also got the hamachi Kama which was great...."

lina najeeb

"The parking was not so good at Liberty Station. However, once we go parked it was a really good walk to the restaurant. There are lots of good stores..."

Randy Powers

"Love this place. Cozy Classic Japanese. Father and son chefs I heard. Great display and tastes with nice Portion n pricing. Timing and planning your..."

HENRY CASTANEDA

"It's a really small place, kind of hidden in the middle of a bunch of restaurants in liberty station. We had to wait for over an hour on a Saturday..."

Bobbie Lin

"We ordered food to go instead of dinning in. The sushi is fantastic and really well put together. One of the main reasons we decided to try Ikiru..."

Mike Mikha

"Wow, such fresh and delectable dishes here!! I ordered their orange crush and protein rolls, and it was a very satisfying experience. My waitress and..."

Monique Williams

"Excellent sushi place with authentic style. they have their own spicy drop on top that very unique and awesome. Must try imho and ill come back..."

Huy Tran

"We were in the area and decided to have lunch at Liberty Station. This restaurant was well rated in Google Maps and Yelp. It is quaint and was busy..."

Catherine Hunt

"We had a wonderful lunch here; very friendly and attentive servers, and the sushi was prepared quickly and was..."

Nayt Grochowski

"Found this place from blog. It's in liberty Station. It gets full pretty fast. We waited for 30 minutes. The service is super fast. Everything we ate..."

Pavithra l

"Really nice authentic sushi..."

Amir Salib

"Delicious sushi, sashimi, baby octopus, salad, and crab California roll. The fish is fresh and the rice is really soft and delicious. We will come..."

jenniffer amaya

"This is one of my fav sushi restaurant, amazing quality food, they have great variety. Great customer service. Reservations 100% recommended. We went..."

Liz Rodriguez

"Everything was great. Will be back. They will make substitutions if you have allergies. I can't do K-crab and they were willing. Staff is upbeat even..."

sarah burns

"Dining here is like being back in Japan. The interior is like the sushi restaurants in Japan. So authentic. The sushi roll I had is so fresh. I had..."

Jason Marc

"I have came here three times already, and every time I tell myself to come back here again soon. That means how good this sushi place is and how much..."

LULU LIVE Art

The Joint

91/100 (1437 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a very pleasant lunch with my daughter this week at The Joint in Ocean Beach, San Diego. The sushi was quite tasty, I had the Spicy Tuna Roll and..."

John Pobursky

"Best Sushi in San Diego!!! What an incredible experience... each dish that came out was more delightful the previous one! Can't wait to go..."

Peter Jordan

"I came here after my wife insisted I take advantage of their happy hour and I am glad I did. I ordered so much food and even had a ton I took home..."

eddie zaldivar

"Enjoyed the outdoor seating while having sushi and tapas (patatas bravas, tacos). The main menu is a little on the expensive side but the happy hour..."

Alex Padilla

"This place is amazing. The chef Rhian made me and my family feel like we had a private chef. Also I love the music they play. I will be coming..."

sum kid

"I love the sushi at this restaurant! Such a spacious restaurant with good food, good service and stunning view of..."

Mimi

"Love this place! Menu is great. Service is the best (Amanda)😉. Food is excellent. Decor and ambiance top notch! Best sushi place in Ocean Beach...."

Jennifer Leavitt

"I can't say enough about this spot. The food is un-freaking-real. Best Sushi in town, and the tapas menu is completely off the hook. I have never..."

Jason Scheuner

"We went in with a group of friends for Happy Hour birthday drinks and sushi. We had a great time. Our server, Maggie; was awesome. Good was..."

Pamela Yarberry

"Food was great - sushi was impeccable. The bowl that we had with the raw fish had rice that was room temperature. Supposed to be slightly warmer than..."

Jamie Tran

"Amazing food, drinks(German wine I tried), Great bartenders and staff, great atmosphere! I loved the architecture of the building too. Met great..."

Alice Deasy

"The food was good and the atmosphere was great! I loved that the chef was willing to make food off of the dinner menu for the kiddos even though it..."

Oluwa Babygem

"Good sushi (shrimp tempura) and good happy hour options- Very creative rolls like bombalicious so good! They recently changed their menu, happy hour..."

Lydia L

"Awesome place with great menu. Wings in sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce were flavorful with just the right kick. Shishito peppers were unique and..."

Kartik Radhakrishnan

"Fantastic place! A combination international small plates and delicious sushi. The mushroom burger was outstanding so are rolls. The service was..."

Slothful Yoga

"This place was shockingly good ‐ the vibes on the website and outside were very dive bar, but the food was really well plated and tasty. The..."

Katherine W.

"Excellent! Roaming around OB on a cool Sunday morning looking for somewhere to eat with our pup, we came across The Joint with a brunch menu right on..."

Helen Simmons

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Ramen Ryoma

"Staff was very friendly, food was great. Ramen was tasty. They also had a selection of desserts. I recommend them on a Saturday night. Order a drink..."

Jennifer Naschke

"Food came out fast. We had the signature miso broth...very smokey , great if you like that. For me it was good but a bit too smokey again. ..."

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"San Diego's ramen scene is saturated with this Japanese favorite its hard to pick a favorite for most folks. Ramen Ryoma has a unique niche in their..."

Duke

"Great place. First time having real ramen so I have nothing to compare it into haha. Very filling too. My husband got the spicy one and it was soooo..."

Erin Delgado

"A nice local restaurant a little away from the busy Convoy Asian restaurant craziness. Good ambience and great Orion Okinawa draft. The menu is not..."

Yuko Kanazawa

"Walked in and got a group greeting from the entire staff (including my server Adrian), I was seated right away, was asked if it was my first time to..."

Michael Mahoney II

"Service was great, no waiting during lunch hour. We got the extremely spicy ramen it was soooo good, super spicy and I'm Mexican but I couldn't stop..."

Anna Alvarado

"This was our first time here and found this on Yelp. It was nice that they had outdoor dining so we can enjoy cook to order dinner. They had a..."

Catherine Hunt

"I went to Ramen Ryoma to specifically try the Miso Ramen, because it appeared to be their go to there. I was not disappointed at all and I would say..."

Esternader

"Miso ramen. Noodles were firm and slightly chewy. Broth was tasty and not too oily. Chashu was good and had a bit of grilled taste. Wish egg wasnt..."

Echo671

"Holy junk... I'm not a big Ramen dude but this place changed my mind. I absolutely enjoyed every bit of my Ramen the staff is awesome. I recommend..."

Edward Meinhardt

"We have gone to several different ramen places, this spot was worth the 20min drive for us. The ramen was amazing and our waitress carrie was awesome..."

Kassandra Molina

"Authentic Japanese ramen. Really top notch..."

Will B

"I'm not too familiar with ramen but it tasted good, but this was a pleasant surprise it's called Mont Blanc it's very..."

Elia S

"Really delicious and so many options to choose from. Takeout was safe and..."

Andrew Leon

"A friend and I went there tonight for a Ramen outing. We could not be more satisfied. The service was great, the appetizers were great, the food was..."

Jim Adams

"Amazing food and service....it literally felt like i was at a family members house That's how welcoming everyone was at ramen ryoma. The food was..."

Matermortis

San Diego Poke Company

90/100 (1231 ratings)

"Great fresh poke. Amazing service. Went in late and still got served like i was the first customer in the door. Lots of options and ways to create..."

Alex Policastro

"San Diego Poke Company has the best Poke in the mainland! Friendly staff and awesome poke combinations are the best I tried thus far. Thank you!- too..."

Jeremias Sanchez

"We tried this place for the first time today. The poke bowl was so fresh and delicious and we'll definitely be..."

Sheree Lynn

"Tried this place yesterday and it was amazing. The food was perfect: simple, fresh and delicious. Glad to have another option in..."

Drew Parker

"Amazing food. Tacos are out of this world and the Off the Hook is no joke, Hot cheetos in a poke bowl? Hells..."

Melissa Lovell

"Best poke I've had this side of the islands! Fast, friendly service! A cornucopia of fresh great-tasting ingredients. I had the regular bowl with..."

Bill Quackenbush

"We love this place! The Poke bowls are really good and you get a decent amount at a great price. Everyone that works there always treats all the..."

Russ Garcia

"Great food, and great people. It was my first time being there and it was an all around wonderful experience. 10/10 would recommend to..."

Cassi Harlow

"This was my first time. The food was fresh and the employees were very helpful and friendly. Definitely would go back..."

Sandra Phillips Lapoint

"Super yummy! It was my first time and the staff was very helpful and nice. I got the regular, make your own bowl, with the lettuce base, it was..."

Adella Nunez

"This place is amazing !! Every time I eat it I can't wait to come back. One of my favorite places..."

Ree Urquidez

"Super excellent customer service. Very thoughtful and helpful, explaining the menu and..."

Lexi Pulido

"Fresh great food, lots of variety, best poke in San Diego!! We need one in La..."

Justine Kesary

"ths place is great. people are nice. food is fresh and..."

Robyko Infinity

"Loved it!....I have been a Poke-Aholic since day 1!...So glad you guys opened in my neighborhood! Awesome Service! See you again this week!..."

Jacob D. Fortes-Andrade

"Yessd thee best...so good ...it was perfect. N my niece is visiting frm hawaii she loved it..."

Maria Elena Bonilla

"We ordered through UberEats, I'd never had a Poke Bowl, I think it's my new favorite..."

Jennifer Adams

"Been to this place and every time I go I leave satisfied. A must when close by or not- this place has endless toppings and the freshest fish! The..."

David Barron

"The place gives me a storage vibe because they have tons of boxes along the walls and it’s always dim with no lighting. It’s been over a year and..."

My Le

"Love this place. I have never been here but order from them almost once a week. The “tacos” are one of my favorites and their poke bowl is the..."

Amie

"Fresh, excellent tasting food! Love this place! Now we just need an East County..."

Christopher Connolly

"Delicious food! Very fresh! Very clean inside and great music playing (Hawaiian). Pretty funny to know you could get hot Cheetos in your poke..."

Bryan

"THE ABSOLUTE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! BEST POKE IN SAN DIEGO!! I went to another poke establishment last night and had the absolute worst experience..."

Sarah Harris

"First time and Overall tasted great, I was a little sketched, as the establishment didn’t look so well maintained but I guess looks can be..."

Samantha Grant

"I’ve been coming to this place since they’ve opened and before when they were at the farmers market. My wife and I always visit this place..."

Avejan Cadabona

"San Diego Poke Co is my go to choice for lunch! Food is always fresh and tasty whether I order take out or dine in. The staff is very nice and always..."

Corina Arredondo

"I have been coming to this place since they opened and i must say that I love this place! Best Poke bowls I have ever had and I even brought family..."

James Wee

"Family owned business ; Andrea is such a sweetheart! Best Fresh Poke @ San Diego !!! Our families go to… Plus, they have yummy desert treats..."

Kris Jay

"The spicy tuna was amazing with a great bite. I even added some habanero sauce to give it a little more kick. The ube cookies were unique - very..."

Dibbs Mejia

"Every time I make a trip down to San Diego. I always make a point to stop by here and get some. I've tried a few other spots, but this place is..."

X Runner

"Its a clean take out place with the BEST food and friendly service! Love..."

Carmen Munnelly

"Such good flavors and kind staff! For a lover of ahi they had a good combination of spicy and savory! With multiple protein to choose..."

Ashley E.M.

"This poke place is clean, quick and delicious. They make thier bowls in a cafeteria style; pick your base, protein, sauce and toppings. They have a..."

Sany Chay

"Fresh poke and fire toppings! Service is awesome and great vibes! Gotta try the Off the Hook bowl with red hot cheetos and oh no sauce- so..."

Jason Park

"I come here a few times a month, consistent good quality/ consistent amount of food. I recommend this over Poke One Half or any chain competitors in..."

C Co

Yoshino Japanese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Solid place with very good food quality and taste. A..."

Ricardo Oliva

"Excellent tasting Udon! This little place is quite cozy and relaxing. Best thing is prices for the food was the best I have seen in..."

jeffcp1

"Authentic quaint Japanese food with a focus on quality and at a great price. Atmosphere is no-frills, probably the same as when they opened in 1974..."

Lorinda Toledo

"This place is not known for fancy decorations. It is the quality of the food that makes it stand out. I never quite like California roll until I..."

Lisi Cai

"The sushi here was delicious. If you're looking for straightforward sushi rolls etc without spending a fortune, this is a great spot to visit. They..."

Rhett Jordan

"The restaurant itself has a nice and calm atmosphere, with traditional izakaya vibes. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food was amazing..."

Luz Miles

"I’ve driven past this place several time and finally tried it and I was really impressed! Great food, great service. Def a hidden gem and I plan to..."

Elena Buenrostro

"I have been going there for decades on recommendation of a very good family friend. The staff know my kids since they were toddlers. Food is always..."

Luigi Zoni

"Very cute spot that serves classic and authentic Japanese fare. We got the caterpillar roll, rainbow roll, katsu don, tempura udon, and chirashi..."

Madison Collier

"Nice calm atmosphere and nice staff. Great selection of food on the menu. Tempura shrimp was fresh and delicious, unfortunately not enough..."

Frank C.

"A family-owned eatery with commendable service and fresh food at a reasonable price for the quantity and quality. The sashimi on the Rainbow Roll was..."

Blaze Ryder

"I have had a love affair with sushi for more than 40 years and have lived in many cities (not in Japan). This is hands-down the most delicate,..."

Kim Svetich-Will

"The food was very delicious, and extremely economical. I loved the lowkey..."

Elena K

"Good Japanese food! I got a sashimi and teriyaki chicken combination. I will come here..."

CHI

"This is my best friends favorite restaurant and now I know why! The food is amazing and the service is just as good. I would definitely recommend the..."

Justin Persons

"Excellent cuisine, great friendly service. My new favorite neighborhood restaurant. Reasonable too. Deep fried oysters, delicious shrimp..."

Ron Furuyama

Shino

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time here. Service was great. They have wide range of sushi and sashimi selection. I would say the food definitely didn’t disappoint. The..."

lina najeeb

"Food was definitely good but it doesn't ring as one of the best for the price cal sushi rolls i ever had. Toro toro was gorgeous costing 30usd. ..."

Paulo André Marinho

"Snagged two seats at the sushi bar and had an awesome experience! Super fresh fish (especially liked the golden eye, and black throat perch,..."

Kelsey Kyte

"There is a reason this place rates highly. I'd have to agree with the other reviewers as a person that have spent a month in Japan - the food here is..."

Mark Gallagher

"Best sushi in San Diego. Thank you guys for ur service it was..."

kas

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Shino Sushi + Kappo in downtown San Diego, and I must say, it was an extraordinary culinary experience that..."

Vladimir Mukhortov

"We were fortunate to get a table at 6pm on a Saturday night without a reservation. Service was friendly and rolls were excellent. The place was..."

Jeff C

"This place is phenomenal. Been here 10+ times and always great sushi and service. Better than the Michelin star sushi in..."

Andrew McGinnis

"Absolutely Delicious, the Kumamoto Oyster were delicate, and truly amazing! The Kitchen Sink Roll was worth every penny and was reordered during our..."

Adam Williams

"I came here for lunch before heading back to Los Angeles. This place looks like a pretty decent Japanese restaurant around downtown area near the..."

Jack C Sung

"We got extremely fresh and delicious sushi it was maybe the best I’ve had in the states, definitely recommend this..."

Eliza Matthews

"Great sushi and service. We got the kitchen sink and the toro toro and both were so good! We also did the yellowtail sashimi which was amazing!..."

Gabby Alberti

"Absolutely amazing. Unassuming and simply delicious. The sushi/sashimi was a wide variety of fresh and smooth. And oh gosh the wasabi was also so..."

Chandra Almond

"It wasn’t Japanese atmosphere of sushi restaurant, that does not mean bad. Actually very comfortable by good service. I enjoyed a lot of different..."

Kz Dog

"Best sushi in San Diego and really one of maybe the top 20 in the country. Traditional and a little more modern options. I highly recommend the..."

Tommy Kromer

"Friendly and prompt service. Nice decor. Menu is broad with a good mix of unique and creative entrees. Reasonable selection of Sake and beers to..."

Don Gilman

"I came fully adventurous to try different foods. The waiter did amazing job with recommending food and drinks. That was one of the best..."

Jonas A.

Todo Sushi

89/100 (1219 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"OH MY GOSH! i wish i could give the service infinite stars! the chef is so kind & really makes this restaurant. food was..."

samantha alvarado

"Came here with my wife on a Monday for dinner. They have half of selected items. We ordered gyoza, nigiri and rolls. The fish on the nigiri were..."

Gil Corpuz

"Probably the best quality sushi for the price point in the scrips/Mira Mesa area. I’ve been coming to this place for years and it has never once..."

Afshar Hassani

"Everything was great aside from the music; it was blaring. Our server was phenomenal but we had a hard time hearing him over the music blaring from a..."

Amy Carpenter

"So good and so fresh!! We had the Tuna Poke, Waterfall Roll, Spicy Ramen, Tempura Udon, and Shrimp Catepillar roll and we all loved our food! The..."

M Jmeyer

"We were NOT expecting such phenomenal service! We had a work event nearby and went for dinner after and sat at the bar. The guys making the sushi..."

Jackie Acevedo

"A fantastic place to have a dinner, excellent service and the bar is the best, they welcome you with some amenities and the service super..."

Israel Sanchez

"Amazing place ! My friend needed gluten-free options and they brought out three custom-made sauces for her. Service is amazing. This place is busy..."

Christina Swift

"It’s a nice neighborhood restaurant. I had their take out before during the pandemic last year. It was pretty nice. This time, we dined in. We..."

LULU LIVE Art

"Exceptional sushi!!! Very well done. Great service!All of the rolls we tried were amazing. Will definitely be..."

Jordan Rainwater

"Food is on point. I love the service. The waiter gave my wofe and i a drink on the house becuase we weren't from area. They made us feel really..."

David Hernandez

"Good sushi at a very reasonable price! Very friendly and helpful staff! 😊 Have been many times, left fulfilling my need for sushi every time..."

Jason Hacker

"I've been coming to Todo for over 15 years and it's kept it's quality up the whole time. Great sushi and great value. It's American style sushi, but..."

Nick Pham (mynameisthis192)

"Typical suburban sushi place. Very close to where I live , so decided to give it a try. Service was friendly and prompt. The sushi is very..."

Urvashi B

"I highly suggest the Karen roll! It’s got smoked salmon with cream cheese and avocado. It’s also got regular salmon on top! It was our favorite..."

Sabrina S.

"Really creative fun sushi with lots of sauces and toppings. Sit at the bar and the sushi chef may hand out some extras like the stuffed jalapeno for..."

Fiona Robison

"My coworkers and I come to this place every week. Super fast and yummy food. I always go with the Modern Sashimi Salad with a side of spicy mayo...."

Monica Villanueva

"It was great, but rainbow sushi could be more than just tuna and salmon. I miss the variety rainbow roll used to bring like shrimp, white tail fish,..."

Freysi Guerrero

Menya Ultra

89/100 (2937 ratings)

"I’ve tried at least three times to get into this place but there’s always a crazy line and my friends and I end up going somewhere else. But I..."

Ferdinand Viaña Magat

"Got there later in the dinner cycle and "only" had to wait an hour. Go with people whom you love and the time will fly. :-) Once inside, the wait..."

Ginger Atractylodes

"Best Ramen I have yet had. Best ramen egg - so gooey; best tonkotsu broth, rich but could drink it all; best chasu - so fatty but melts in your..."

Nick Lindley

"We've tried dozens of ramen houses in San Diego and LA, and we can confidently say this place is hands down the best ramen you will ever..."

Masha Baker

"Good place to eat and superb food but just be ready wait a bit and patience will be worth it...."

Dominick Dilayre

"If I was courting this ramen, I’d be the best stalker ever. You’re going to have to wait a long time for a table so don’t be a whiny bitch. Go..."

Amanda Morgan Davis

"Delicious ramen and worth the drive from Orange County. I could eat it with out the chashu too. The fried chicken is delicious and I would get that..."

Michelle Lau Reynoso

"Outstanding food, great friendly fast service. But prepared to wait in line...it's that good and well worth it..."

Miya Alberti

"This place is super delicious �. You have never had � ramen like this! Wow..."

Edmundo Rojo

"I have eaten a ton of ramen. Ultra has some of the best soup and noodles I have ever come across. Deeply satisfying and completely balanced, it is..."

Mychal Hizzo

"Love this place just get their supper Early ...It's worth getting their one hour before they..."

Joel Simms

"If you what the best Ramen Noodle this is the place to come. Worth the wait!!!! Will be back..."

Maria Galvan

"This place is amazing. Get there early otherwise, you will have to wait. However, it's totally worth..."

Margaret Paredes-Rivas

"Menya Ultra lives up to the hype, let me tell ya! The noodles, broth, and toppings were so good I felt like a cloud flew in, picked me up and hugged..."

Shamar Barnes

"Great ramen! I got the Tantan Men, my wife got the Ajitama Tonkatsu, and we shared sparkling sake. Seats are limited so you may have to wait but it's..."

Alex Padilla

"Such good flavors, fresh noods made on the spot, incredible ramen. The gyozas are crispy and tasty too. I wish they make veggie gyozas soon. Service..."

Karen Prieto

"Was looking for a nice spot to eat and came across this Michelin star ramen place. There is a wait list and it took about 15-30min before we were..."

Tina Keochanh

"It's everything you've heard and more! We enjoyed the both spicy miso and negi miso ramen bowls. Butter + corn on the negi miso was definitely the..."

John Schneider

"It’s worth the wait. Spicy miso ramen(hot) was perfect, and the Negi pon fried chicken was also great. Tonkotsu Ajitama ramen was just ok, but not..."

Terry Kim

"The ramen was good, but the boneless fried chicken was tasty. Long wait to get in. Not sure I would go there again because of the wait..."

Derek Wong

"The eating area could be larger so you may need to wait a short time to be seated but the food is well worth the wait. Staff are very friendly and..."

Ray Amundson

"Fantastic! I can eat a ramen every day! Spicy miso Ramen and Tantan men with paiko are really good. You can add extra chashu for more..."

WeonJun Lee

"Great food. Tasty. Large portions. They seating area is very busy and packed. You can join waistline before you go. Otherwise, there is a wait list...."

Chathuri Wicky

Umi Sushi

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Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This spot is the sushi spot . good service, good food, good..."

RIchard Gonzales Jr.

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Diego. I am not a sushi eater but have become to love their miso soup, entrees-salmon or chicken..."

Gina Freitas

"Umi sushi has some of the freshest fish in any sushi restaurant in San Diego. The service is mediocre at best, and the sushi is..."

Rob Lewis

"Fish is fresh and has great flavor. Portions or real good..."

Baldomero Vargas III

"Love this place Tuna Paradise is one of our..."

Ursula Riccardi

"The Beef Teriyaki was excellent!! They use really tender steak. I would definitely come back again, and..."

Mel Del

"Fantastic sushi. The lunch specials are great. If you like spicy stuff then try the spicy girl roll.. Also the shrimp boats are..."

Sean Conklin

"Excellent!! Everything was fresh. Will definitely go..."

Jean Fishkin

"Very fresh and delicious sushi. Presented beautifully and friendly service. I eat there when ever I go to San..."

Stephanie Ferris

"Best sushi ever �, I definitely wanna come back here! Great food, great people! Loved it..."

Dajana Hoffland

"The food was great and the atmosphere was..."

Justin Fisher

"Es como estar en Japón: comida japonesa, chef japones, meseros japoneses, servicio japones y por supuesto Restaurante japones. Lo amé, de lo mejor..."

Yolanda Berenice Castillo Quintero

"We eat here often and have always had great service and great..."

Loni McCloud

"Great place and food. My son met Liza Minelli there once when she was performing at..."

Maureen Ryan Danilowicz

"Awesome food and service. Very fresh fish. Highly..."

DeeBernard Bunna

"Me and my husband love Umi Sushi. For us is the best sushi in town. We don't go to another place to eat sushi. Umi is always our go to. The sushi is..."

jade poeta

"We have been coming here for years and the food is always delicious. I highly recommend the crazy boy roll and the citrus albacore roll. The orange..."

Stephanie Cummings

"Good food for a very fair price. Food portions are a good value. Awesome..."

Lou Wally

"Food is good, we had the Umi Tower, Crazy Boy roll, and the Crispy Shrimp Wonton appetizer. For drinks we had Strawberry Nigori, Hot Sake, and a..."

Spinner B

"Delicious food, laid back atmosphere, friendly service. Centrally located in Point Loma, it's easy to get to which is nice. This isn't a tourist..."

Jeannette Maldonado

"I really enjoyed my dinner here. The service was great. They had a great variety of fish. I lived in Okinawa Japan for a little bit and I have had a..."

Andrea Schell

"Great place! Sushi are pretty good but we really liked the Teriyaki and Katsu chicken. Large portion and tasty sauce. Kids menu are great and very..."

JN Filippi

"Fire the waitresses and start over. We live on Shelter Island, and the on going joke about this place is about the angry or indifferent waitresses. ..."

Richard Allen

"Really good and fresh sushi and rolls. The rolls are pretty big and the price is reasonable. Love the sushi bar and would love to try the sushi boat..."

Rannie Huang Greer

"I live in the Bay Area and nothing compares to Umi sushi. I cannot believe the quality and price. I pay twice as much in SF for a lot less. I always..."

Karla Welch

"Ambiance is very nice. Clean, plenty of seating. Sushi rolls and entrees are very generous proportions. Prices really good..."

Samantha McDaniels

"The rolls are fresh and large… Don’t order too many rolls or you will be stuffed and will be sporting a to go box home. Real crab in the rolls...."

Carson Weber

"Sshhhhh…don’t tell anyone, but this is a really great sushi restaurant. There is a reason why the locals keep coming..."

Matt Swinden

"My favorite place in SD for sushi! Great portion size, friendly people, fast service. Umi tower is the best..."

Andrey Milyy

"The wait staff was excellent and the sushi was better! Lol. The food was fresh. Good wine and beer selection. We ordered the Philadelphia Roll and..."

Carmen Laffey

"Amazing food! Excellent quality and taste is off the charts delicious. The rolls are yuuuuuuge and bring your appetite too. I’ll definitely be..."

Bola Grande

"This place is awesome! Price is worth the amount of sushi! Recommend sit at the sushi bar, make friends with the cool sushi chef's, Johnny is great..."

Breanna

"Can't believe this place has been around almost 20 years!!!! Still going strong~ food is excellent and the service superb. Hope this place will be..."

J.D.L.

Shabu Shabu World

88/100 (84 ratings)

Restaurants

Japanese

"first time here, and was welcomed with great customer service from the owner. trixie served us and from the start, she was amazing! friendly,..."

George Paulino

"The place is small but cute. The waitress is a sweet young lady. Was very courteous and helpful. My sister and I enjoyed our vegetarian soups very..."

Fiery Irish Sparkle

"The Best Shabu ever. Awesome place for some great food. The Samauri Prime beef is..."

VALENTINO PLAZA

"We didn't know what to expect which is a great way to start an adventure. We left really full and satisfied. It was a wonderful experience. Would be..."

Sandy Hill

"First off I love Shabu Shabu; grew up eating it and grew to love the food more and more as I try different toppings and flavors! This place first..."

Mr NightNight858

"This is a great place for lunch. They give you a big meal of some meat and also noodes to eat with your broth when you're finished cooking the meat..."

Christine Donaldson

"I love the different varieties of broths they offer. I have been to other Shabu Shabu places and thought they will be all the same. I always end up..."

Angge McDonald

"Nice experience. No where as good as what we had in Japan. It would deserve 5stars if the quality of the meats is better. Still a great experience..."

انس K

"The food was very delicious and the owner and his wife personally helped us with our first time having shabu shabu. It was a great experience that..."

Sean Spriggs

"Great Shabu Shabu it's a must and service Benny is..."

Louise Beatson

"Delicious food, friendly service. Each person gets their own hot pot. A fun dining..."

Linda Korb

"Great food the server was very kind and a great conversationalist. Highly recommend this hot pot..."

JinzoMask656

"It was amazing .. I’m working from out of town and I’ve been coming once a week and there hospitality is perfect.. it’s a must to come eat..."

alexandria martinez

"The food is delicious and it's always great to talk with the owner, who puts a lot of passion into his..."

Antonio Pinto-Duarte

"Def worth the money. The service was awesome. Surprised it was sp empty. More people need to know about this..."

Travis Hardesty

"Awesome soup base that has a lemon flavor and the staff are very friendly and..."

John Rider

Ramen Yamadaya In San Diego

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ramen Yamadaya is one of my top 5 ramen joints in this great City of San Diego. Their tonkatsu is clean and balanced. The pork belly is the bomb..."

Duke

"Ramen was delicious. Their Pork belly with bun was not bad but the pork was a bit..."

Muse Wu

"Great ramen. I ordered the Kakuni Shoyu (pork broth with soy sauce base) and it was excellent. The broth was rich and this ramen came with braised..."

Esternader

"waiting and nice food. seats in outside is better. My choice is Tonkotsu spicy lv 2. It is quite..."

Chang Moonsoo

"Great ramen the broth was on point. The pork belly was tender and delicious..."

Jayson Savatdy

"Ordered Tonkotsu Shoyu, chewy thin noodles, rich soup. Get free extra noodles if you present your student..."

Aaron Hui

"I've been going here on and off for years. The spicy ramen is my favorite in the area, I've tried plenty and sometimes I prefer other places but most..."

Saul Torres

"Ramen Yum-a-day-YES is what this place should be called. It is downright tasty and super authentic. When you first drive into the strip mall and see..."

Nicky L

"I love this place! My only gripe is the portion of meat that they give you. But otherwise, if you bring a student ID they give you extra noodles...."

Darrick Suen

"Good food and reasonable waiting time. Prices are..."

Frank Yu

"One of the best in San Diego. Great balance of value and quality. It won't break the bank even if you get one of the higher end ramen bowls and throw..."

Brandon Mendoza

"Ome of my favorite ramen places around! Good comfort food, good portions for price, service is quick. Self-seating. Small menu that's easy to..."

Shivin

"We ate here once years ago and were trying so hard to find it again. Now that we have we will be there anytime we want ramen. It was the best..."

Ceri Langell

"Tasty ramen, good portion for a reasonable price. If you show your student ID you can get extra noodles or rice for no extra charge. Lots of..."

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