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    Domo Kitchen

    4.3 (390 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Szechuan Spicy Chicken
    Antonio M.

    The owners are very nice and offer great suggestions for whatever mood you're in. Some of the best fried rice I've had. No option listed but I ordered it spicy, and it came out so amazing!

    Dinner sized chicken teriyaki
    E O.

    Excellent service! A+++ Very welcoming and accommodating restaurant. I got a dinner sized chicken teriyaki. It came with a lot of vegetables which was great . It definitely was not authentic teriyaki, if I hadn't ordered it, I would have not guessed it was., but it was very tasty and very addicting so I ended up scarfing everything up. My husband ordered the War wonton soup, he said it was ok- he could taste some added sweetness in it, that he didn't like. But he liked the crunchies that were served alongside . Again , the service was great throughout.

    Emmanuel M.

    Candy and Nancy are amazing! My observation they knew every one that walked in the restaurant. The food was delicious and amazing with great flavors and seasoning. I can't wait to come back soon

    Sharon B.

    Meet a friend here for lunch since it was in between our two houses. The friendly owner and her daughter run this place. We ordered the shrimp lo mein dinner portion since it was only $2-3 more than the smaller lunch one. It was quite good! My friend also ordered the sashimi dish.

    Partial view of the suite front
    Emmett T.

    Domo Kitchen is a longtime Asian eatery located in the Ruffin Village of Kearny Mesa. I was running errands nearby and wanted to give them a try after driving past the business many times over the years. The dining room was empty when I arrived which wasn't a good sign. There were about twelve tables for seating, however at least four of them were filled with all kinds of clutter. They were being used as de facto storage space. That along with the marquee sign above the suite being only half illuminated gave a bad initial impression. A two-sided menu sheet listed the Chinese cuisine while a paper order slip showed the sushi offerings. There were no accompanying menu photos, only a brief description of each item on the back of the slip. The Cut Rolls were discounted by 40% while the Special Rolls were 20% off. I wish places would just list the regular price without inflating them and offering a discount to give the illusion that it's a good deal. I picked two Special Rolls (Hawaiian, Spanish) as part of my meal. The Hawaiian was made up of imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, green onion, sesame seeds, and ponzu sauce. I am not sure why it was named 'Hawaiian' as there was no component that reflected Hawaii. The roll was strangely cut into 11 segments instead of an even eight or ten. That made for the thinnest pieces I have ever experienced. The Spanish consisted of imitation crab, salmon, cucumber, cilantro, green onion, lemon, and ponzu sauce. This roll was cut into ten pieces. Both rolls were pretty ordinary. I also selected two hand rolls... Eel and Spicy Scallop. The eel was the best item of the evening. The scallops were drenched with hot sauce which wasn't how I envisioned this roll to be made. The protein usually has the spicy component blended into the mix. The service was acceptable, but what led to the downgraded rating was the aspects I described in the first paragraph. It made me feel like the owners didn't care much about the appearance of Domo Kitchen.

    Beef broccoli, orange chicken and Szechuan chicken
    Narkis S.

    Great food! Amazing service and a very nice owner. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Every dish had a delicious balance of seasoning and texture, and you can tell everything is made with care. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants around. I'll be coming back for sure!

    Vegetable low mein. No garlic and broccoli as requested. 12/30/2024.
    Angie R.

    Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 It's always a pleasure to come here order to go. Contributing local neighborhood restaurants.

    Shrimp hand roll
    Vanessa C.

    Ordered to go so can't speak on the service except that it was done faster than it said it would be available online. The sushi was very good. I love that they have Chinese in addition to sushi here. We got both and they did not disappoint. I was a patient at the hospital next door and we ordered online. My boyfriend walked right over and picked it up to bring it back to my hospital room. Such a nice break from hospital food! Definitely recommend to try this spot.

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    I feel like family when I walk in. Love the Kung Pao chicken, beef, shrimp, ask for extra spicy. Perfect!

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    Good food, good service, good prices for the amount of food you get. Good variety of food as welll! Domo arigato!

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    Green bean and beef ALWAYS. Solid choice. Portions are great and it's always freshly made.

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    Love coming here on my lunch breaks! Friendly staff, great food! They are always quick and efficient and never disappoints

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    Some of the best sushi! Hope they're still the same after the closures during the pandemic! This place is awesome!

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    This was one of the great yakitori places I've been. The ingredients are fresh, and each skewer was…read moregrilled well without relying on an overly heavy or sweet sauce. The seasoning complemented the food instead of masking the natural flavors. Surprisingly, one of the highlights was the simple grilled tofu. It's an easy dish but they executed it perfectly. Crispy on the outside while inside is warm, silky, and tender. Sometimes the simplest dishes say the most about a kitchen's attention to detail, and this was one of them. Overall, the quality of the food and well preparation really stood out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    This place is sooo close to our apartment. Surprised it took us this long to visit this spot. Super…read moresmall restaurant, but the vibe is good. Make a rez if you get a chance or just go right when they open at 5 to snag a bar seat. Warning- you may be asked to be finished before a certain, which wasn't a problem for us at all and we didn't feel rushed which is a plus. Love that you get to see the chefs cook (grill) in front you at the bar. Their menu is simple which I say is always a good thing. Unfortunately there were a couple of skewers I wasn't fond of- like the beef tongue. Listen, I've had beef tongue prepared in a variety of ways including yakitori style, but this one just wasn't up to par... The tongue still tasted like tongue. I know that sounds weird, but it's like they didn't clean it very well- which in turn made it taste & smell like part of the cow still and I am not down with that. Also, the chicken thigh wasn't as cooked as I thought it would be... Maybe it's suppose to be prepared that way? IDK. That was also a no for me. The highlights were everything else! It's cute that they keep the bone in when you order the chicken wing. It's butterflied on the skewer, different. Loved all the pork items we got as well as the beef skewers. Their takoyaki [$7.50] was super good too! Skewers range from $3.75 to $7.00 each with 3-4 pcs a skewer. Everyone that helped us was friendly! Big parking lot and the restaurant was nicely kept. The ice cream dessert topped us off in such a good way. We'll be back to try more skewers and more of their menu.

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    4.5(293 reviews)
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    Hands down, one of my favorite ramen spots for a quick, budget-friendly bite! I've introduced this…read moreplace to so many people and have never gotten a complaint. The food is consistently 10/10, and service is fast. There may be a short wait for a table sometimes, but usually only 5-10 minutes. Parking can be a little tough since there are so many food and boba shops nearby. I recommend parking on the other side and walking over. I came with a group of friends, and we all had a great experience. Ordering and paying through the QR code is super convenient, especially if you have Toast Rewards! We ordered the Soy Garlic Karaage, Orange Chicken Karaage, Edamame Stick, Potato Croquette, Teriyaki Skewer, and Spicy Mayo Skewer with sauce on the side. Everything was delicious! The karaage was juicy, tender, and crispy, with both sauces offering great flavor. The Edamame Stick was crunchy, soft on the inside and went well with the sauce. The Potato Croquette is my favorite. It's so crunchy, soft, the sauce is incredible and it goes well with everything. For entrees, we had the Beef Ramen, Gyudon, Black Garlic Ramen, Curry Rice, and Curry Ramen. I'm a big curry fan, so I loved both the Curry Rice and Curry Ramen. Everything was flavorful and well-balanced. The ramen broth is light, not overly salty, and very satisfying. The table hot sauce adds a nice kick too! It's a small but cozy restaurant with beautiful wood accents. Definitely a hidden gem that deserves more recognition. I'll absolutely be back again and highly recommend it for friends, family, or a casual date!

    Wow, a spot that's actually affordable with good food. Finally made it around to try Monsta Ramen…read more Ironically, I did not order ramen but got the curry chicken katsu, and it was simple yet tasty. I love the convenience of being able to order at the table without a server. Not only that, each person at the table can order and get their own bill. Tech when it's working is great. Went right at opening, and parking was easy (free for the first 90 minutes, I think), and we were seated right away. I noticed they also had a takeout station you could easily order from too.

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    Domo Kitchen - sushi - Updated September 2026

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