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    Hidden Fish

    4.6 (613 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese
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    Kim P.

    Atmosphere was great & very intimate. You definitely get top notch attention from the waiting staff. Also the chefs do a phenomenal job explaining what you're going to be eating. Every bite was delicious

    Uni and Ikura
    Pauline S.

    My husband and I made a reservation at Hidden Fish to celebrate his birthday and we had a great time. Environment/Experience: It's an intimate omakase experience with only 12 seats available. Seats and reservation times are specific because everyone starts at the same time. If you get there early, guests are able to get a drink and wait at the side tables and appreciate how they prepare. There are 3 chefs total and each are assigned to every 4 guests which made the service faster and the experience more personable. Service: Huge shout out to our server Sammie who was very personable, checked on us often, and always filled our waters. I really enjoyed chatting it up with her. Shout out to our Chef Sam who was served us fast with each plate. Food: The 90 min omakase included 18 courses-- good bang for your buck. We also ordered a 300ml Sake, which Sammie helped us choose. We opted for Pure Dawn which was a bit drier. I appreciated that we were given a copy of the 18 course menu and a pencil so we could make notes and mark the ones we liked best. At the very end, you can order à la carte. For us, we had to order another piece of Miso-Seared Black Cod. We were pretty stuffed at the end! Overall: Plenty of food for a great price. A bonus is that you can use your Amex Plat/Gold Resy credit at this restaurant. Great food, great service. We will certainly be back!

    Richard A.

    Went for a belated Birthday. The kids paid for dinner. Michelin recommended. Great imported sashimi from around the world. Fresh, tasty and well prepared. Chef Steven was very enjoyable to talk to and did great prep job.

    Uni and ikura
    Andy M.

    This restaurant is small and cozy, which is perfect having an intimate omakase experience. That being said, it is far from stiff and formal! Both the staff and sushi chefs are fun, great conversationalists, and super knowledgeable on the different fish. The omakase experience was great! Some of the freshest fish I've had, and a lot of new experiences as well. For example, they served a species of Japanese barracuda that was quite delicious. Quite contrasting of the reputation of barracuda on this side of the globe! The uni was some of the best I've had and we even had a sake shot with the chefs to top off the night. If you love sushi, go discover Hidden Fish.

    Sea Bream
    Ryan B.

    We've tried quite a few omakases like this and this might move into our top spot. Staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly through the entire experience and it felt like a lot of the guests knew each other and staff from coming in regularly. Every piece of nigiri was perfect and the order they went in was very deliberate and planned out. My drinks were never empty and if even the smallest speck of rice fell onto the counter, someone came by to clean it almost instantly. The sushi chef also noticed that I was left handed and placed all of my pieces on my plate so that it was easier to grab with my left hand. Excellent quality and tons of attention to detail!

    Seared black cod
    Cheryl G.

    OK, so I'm gonna round up from 4 1/2 stars to give Hidden Fish a 5. The food is spectacular. We had Louis as our chef and he was great about explaining each course as he prepared it. Everything was so thoughtfully presented. The quality of the fish is off the charts superb. The service was excellent as well, attentive without being too present. We had 18 courses and then opted for an additional course because we all wanted to try the scallop. My favorites were the red snapper, the salmon, the black cod, the Toro and the Uni, but they were all great. I especially liked the sear that he gave the fish when he used the torch on a few of the dishes. My only issue with the experience is that it's so quick. They are very upfront about that when you make the reservation and and communicate with you about that well during the meal. They even text before you get there to ask you about pre-ordering drinks and tell you that you are welcome to stay and have a drink in their lounge after. When we were done eating, I didn't really see anywhere that there was a lounge where we could sit. I barely drink any alcohol anymore and we split a bottle of sake and I felt like I had a tiny bit of a buzz and I needed a little bit of time to just kind of chill and chat with my friends, maybe have a dessert or something and let that wear off. Plus we just spent $900+ on dinner for 4 people and because the experience is so engaging we never really had a chance to catch up with each other. I did not feel like the atmosphere there was conducive to that. You finish eating and they hand you the bill and it's like thank you and good night. We ended up walking over to the Mexican restaurant in the parking lot for some french fries and just to chill and chat for a little bit. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to someone looking for a wonderful Omakase experience. Personally, it's not somewhere I would go often, it's a special treat. I would probably skip the alcohol altogether next time and then plan for us to go out to dessert afterwards, somewhere on Convoy Street, since that isn't available there.

    Uni + Ikura
    Denise A.

    We got lucky with reservations! Our friend was able to secure 3 seats for hidden fish and we were so excited!! The seating is around the sushi chefs and quite intimate. 12-13 seats in the room. Room was bright and airy. The omakase was 18 piece for around 1-1.5 hours. Well paced. Fresh seafood and nice balance of taste! The chefs tell you where eat fish was sourced and the staff are able to answer if we had any questions. Nice that the staff were attentive and water was constantly replenished. My top faves were the uni + ikura, black cod, otoro!

    Canary H.

    Delicious omakase experience! I had booked reservations to dine here for my fiancé's birthday a few months ago. We love going and exploring different omakase spots, and this one does not disappoint. It was delicious for every bite. It was a bright room, full of wonderful servers and chefs. They also accommodated well to my shellfish allergy and had given me other sashimi options to substitute. I'm so excited to come back when the time comes!

    Roe
    Elaine V.

    I really enjoyed our time dining here! The location itself really is hidden--you would barely be able to see it just driving on Convoy. I liked that the location has an ADA ramp as the main entrance. The food was amazing. I really enjoyed the albacore!! Slightly smoky, amazing flavor. You can order a la carte at the end, which we fully took advantage of. No dessert menu at the end. But it's okay because it's on Convoy anyway. Jenny was our server and she was really nice! Tips to save for next time: -Ask for tap water. I ordered still water and didn't realize that defaults to glass bottled water. -POS calculated tip based on total, instead of subtotal like it should be. Do your own math when calculating the tip! It really frustrates me that POSs are doing this because it is creating a culture where tip on total is the norm. No! It is supposed to be on subtotal.

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    Maricel A.

    Ate at Hidden Fish last night to celebrate my birthday! My last visit to Hidden Fish was back in 2020. Since 2020 the price for the Omakase has increased. So this is definitely a special occasion only restaurant for me. During the omakase experience, the set up is intimate. They have about 3 sushi chefs, and all of the seating is directly in front of the chefs at the bar. The chefs converse with you as they prepare the sushi. It's a fun experience and relaxing watching the experts at work. Additionally, all of the servers are attentive and also go out of their way to make conversation with you too. It's a very welcoming and inclusive environment. Every single sushi nigiri prepared for the omakase was delicious. The 18 piece - 90 minute omakase is well paced. I also enjoy learning and hearing about where the fish are sourced from and what part of the fish it's from. Some of my favorite notable pieces were the sea bream, the albacore (cold smoked in hickory), and the o toro.

    Jenny Z.

    Service is super friendly and an overall nice experience, but the caliber of the fish is not quite at the same level of some other local omakase spots despite being similar in price range.

    Oso L.

    Still fantastic fish, still wonderfully personable and precise service. This place is a great spot for Omakase. A true San Diego gem.

    Fluke
    Kysa T.

    Had a reservation for the 7pm seating for a party of 2 on a Tuesday. There was plenty of parking in the plaza. We started with ordering a carafe of sake. Our server was very helpful in helping us choose one to our liking and it ended up being delicious. The omakase menu is mainly nigiri, with a couple other dishes. Everything was amazing. All the fish was so fresh and tasty and the rice was flavorful and the perfect amount. My highlights were the sea bream, amberjack, Uni + ikura, chu toro, o toro, and toro tartare. Service was amazing. Very attentive from the servers. And the chefs were great at pacing the entire meal to you. You can also order à la carte after the omakase if you want more. Overall I had a great first time here. From the fish to the service, everything was amazing. The price point also isn't as pricey as other omakase places. I can definitely see myself coming back here again. I definitely would recommend try here!

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    How's the parking there?

    Reasonable and there is street parking too. We've never had trouble finding a place.

    Is there a dress code?

    No, there are no dress code.

    What is the omakase pricing?

    135/pp for their 90-minute omakase dinner

    Do they have unseared albacore?

    The menu always changes. It's omakase so there are times they have albacore and times they don't. If they have it I'm sure you can request it unseared.

    Do you offer ayce sushi?

    Nope, they do a preset 18-course omakase for their nigiri/sushi. No Ayce sushi.

    I want to take my bf to try the omakase, but I am not as adventurous as he is! If I make reservations for two for omakase, is it fine if I don't participate or only do a la carte?

    I believe when you make the reservation, it is meant for either the 50-minute or 90-minute Omakase course. They allot you time after Omakase is done for any a la carte orders. I'm sure you can double check with them by calling before making your… 

    How does the 30 minute zone work? Is it a la carte or omakase?

    It starts with omakase but you have time for ala carte orders

    Can we bring our 18 month old son?

    Some restaurants are just not suitable for a baby or toddler. People pay a lot of money for omakase and detracting from your fellow diner's experience is just selfish. If it isn't Chuck E Cheese, get a sitter. If you can afford omakase, you can… 

    Is this place reservations only or can you walk in?

    We recommend making reservations for your 50 or 90 minute experience. You can do so by clicking here: https://resy.com/cities/sd/hidden-fish?date=2019-05-03&seats=2… 

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    Azuki Sushi

    Azuki Sushi

    4.4(3.6k reviews)
    6.8 miBanker's Hill
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Vegan friendly

    My husband brought me here as a surprise bday dinner. We had our 5 year old in tow who ended up…read moreknocking out right after we ordered. We ordered a bunch (see photos). Cant remember what they're all called but they were all good and would 20/10 order them again. Ambiance was also wonderful! But what made this place even better was the staff. We were promptly sat down upon arriving. Servers frequently checked on us and were all so nice. But what really stood out was their empathy. Like i said, my son knocked out. He's 5. He woke up as we were leaving. by the time we figured out what was really upsetting him (he wanted to stay there and eat and wanted the table we were on), we have gotten out of our table and obviously the table was then cleaned for the next guests. So basically my lil one cried, took him to the bathroom bec unfortunately we dont get everything we want just bec we cry. So we went into the bathroom for him to cry his feelings out and be ready to get out. Was he loud? Absolutely. Was i embarrassed? Yes. But it was a lesson he needed to learn and i didnt want my discomfort to hinder that. (Mind you the bathroom was in the middle of the stairs lol midway the lower and the upper floor). So was i ashamed to get out? Yes. But the staff, so empathetic. So nice about it. Told me i didnt need to apologize and that they get it. And that made me feel better as a mama who walked out of there carrying a 5 year old out their door. No judgy stares. Just smiles and understanding eyes. So july 18 2026, 4-5pm staff, you are all so amazing and we truly appreciate it. We hope to be back again when in the area.

    I went right when they opened and didn't have a reservation. The first hour they're open is happy…read morehour. I got seated about 20 minutes later, so not bad for no reservation. I sat outside and it was actually lovely. The miso soup was good. The blu fin nigiri is so fresh and delicate! The roll I can't remember which one it was put it had jalapeño on top and was a bit heavy. This place is perfect for a solo date or date night! I will be back for the blu fin! Blu fin nigiri: 10/10 Roll: 6/10 Miso soup: 7.5/10. I did appreciate there were a lot of mushrooms

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    4.3(2.7k reviews)
    6.0 miMira Mesa
    $$$

    I never get tired of going to this restaurant, I'm a sushi fan and as a former sushiman I'm…read moreextremely picky about eating sushi, especially temakis. Rice, the main ingredient of cooking is always on point but today it overcame, probably because it is very hot, the contrast of today's air conditioning was excellent, anyway. The best temaki in San Diego because it still arrives at your table crispy. A restaurant that surprises me every day that passes because it is a restaurant with the age group of younger waiters in SD but with better service than many restaurants in La Jolla. For those who really understand modern (non-traditional) Japanese cuisine, without a doubt the best. By the way, today the yellow tail was melting in the mouth. Anyway,,, thank you Little Sakana Crew,,, you are to be congratulated.

    My go-to casual date night spot! I love Little Sakana's fish quality, and often opt for their…read moreall-you-can-eat option over à la carte. If you want to add sashimi to your all-you-can-eat experience, there is an extra charge. My favorite rolls are the lemon roll and the UFC roll. Ask about their secret menu! They often have things like salmon belly nigiri and yellowtail belly nigiri. For a two-person AYCE experience, with tax and tip, it's around $90-95. The wait is pretty long on weekends, and you can join their waitlist from a QR code at the host stand while you walk around other businesses in the plaza! Heads up, the restaurant is pretty loud, as they often blast their "Happy Birthday" audio over speakers multiple times. Recently, I've ordered catering for their large platter (base $150). Super great deal considering the amount of rolls they give you and the freshness. Pretty simple to order catering off their website as well!

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    Sushi MARU

    4.8(88 reviews)
    7.5 miDowntown

    Adequate street parking in front and a huge ACE parking lot right in front if you're down to pay a…read morelittle extra. Easy to miss the door but theres a small wooden plaque by the front. Super small and intimate service, never felt rushed and very attentive staff. Extensive sake list and more than the usual options for beer. Chef Maru recommended to take photos upside down to get a better angle and he's so right lol The nigiri was great and I loved how the menu switched from fresh snappy bites to buttery melt in your mouth pieces, never felt like the last piece was competing with the next. I loved that crab was used in multiple dishes, like the warm dish and soup. I wish the nigiri was bigger in general, on the smaller side compared to other spots. Tuna lovers will appreciate how many dishes had tuna. The warm dish (seabass w hairy crab sauce) was one of my favorites, the hairy crab sauce consistency reminded me of banh canh cua. Tuna is from Mexico, most veggies and fruits were from Chino farms.

    I was really looking forward to Sushi Maru omakase. I made reservations for the late seating at…read more8pm. Once arrived we were seated about 5 minutes later. They were still setting up. My first impression of the restaurant was, it was beautiful restaurant with a counter that seats 14. First off, Chef Maru and his entire staff was absolutely fantastic and professional. They were all attentive on refilling water and tea. Chef Maru himself was absolutely awesome, he explained each course that was served. Which was the right way to do it. Omakase: Omakase 20 pieces at $180. It's a great price, but in my head there had to be a catch to it. The starter and appetizer started out strong. Everything (fish) were all fresh, so when the nigiri course started that's when everything went south. The nigiri that chef served was really small and it's not your standard size nigiri .There's barley any shari ( sushi rice) and fish. If felt like I was sampling each nigiri. You can't really enjoy it when it's that small.The only highlight was the Uni from San Diego. That felt like a month full, other than that everything just felt like a tease. Don't let my photos fool you, it was all zoomed in. My wife and I had many omakase before and lelf happy and satisfied. This was the first time that we ever left after an omakase meal and was still hungry and a little disappointed. I would love to give Sushi Maru more stars but I just can't after this vist.

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    Soichi Sushi

    4.8(554 reviews)
    4.6 miUniversity Heights
    $$$$

    The first time experiencing Soichi, we just lucked in to it. We were in the area, popped in and…read morethey happened to have a table for 2, the reason I say lucked in is we tried to get a reservation the next time and they book out months at a time. It is not surprising as this Michelin 1 star since 2021 is quite the tiny, yet comfortable setting that continues to get high praise. Unlike several of the other Michelin guide or Michelin Star sushi establishments, they offer more than just Omakase. While the do offer Full Omakase for $189, Nigiri Omakase for $140, and Petite Omakase for $65, they also allow you to order nigiri, sashimi along with multiple other specials and cut rolls. On our first walk in experience, we ordered the Petite Omakase which included 4 seasonal dishes, 6 pieces of sushi, a light fish broth, and a small dessert, we also ordered some add-on sushi. On our first reservation here, we opted for the Full Omakase, which was absolutely amazing. It is hard to find any fault in the experience here as everything is done with such meticulous care, and exceptional service, making you feel welcome. I cannot recommend Soichi enough!

    Came back for my 3rd visit here since they've opened and am thrilled that the business is doing…read morewell and has continued to hold it's Michellin star. I've ordered the Omakase each time and while I still love the atmosphere and the energy from Chef Soichi and the staff, I do have to say that this last go round was not quite as good as the last two. This is meant to be opinionated criticism to help improve but I think the dishes could use more diversity and depth. Having done a fair share of omakase from places like Kinme and Matoi, I feel like this isn't that much more memorable or special and I'd hate for it to follow the same path Tadokoro did where they were absolutely my #1 choice and fell after they got their star (which they later lost). Still love that Chef Soichi continues his tradition of birthday serenades with his guitar and the place still has that mom and pop charm so I hope they continue to thrive!

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    Beautiful flowers for Valentines!!

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    Fried shrimp head. Whole thing is edible!

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    Ichifuji

    Ichifuji

    4.9(209 reviews)
    1.9 miClairemont
    $$$$

    The omakase started off alright with complex appetizers that I didn't love, but fit Crystal's…read morepalate better. However, when the sushi started coming out the omakase got better and better and the fish selections included both classics as well as some unique options that we had never had before.the flavor combinations were also quite strong. Additionally, the price point was very affordable at around $160 per person.

    **5:30pm Omakase seating with Nigiri**…read more My dear friend and I came here for dinner on Monday night to enjoy Ichifuji's summer menu. Everything was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. All of the fish is high-quality, and most of it is imported from Japan. They do also source fantastic shrimp and uni from San Diego at times. Both sushi chefs are super personable, very skilled, and they have rad knife skills! Service from the waitstaff was attentive yet unobtrusive. The restaurant is diminutive and consists primarily of the sushi bar with 10 seats and an attached patio dining area. They do have a small parking lot which is appreciated! The pacing was just right, and each course was presented simply yet beautifully. I truly enjoyed this experience and give it my highest possible accolades! I loved that we were able to taste test three different sakes before choosing, and the carafe of sake was perfect for two of us to enjoy with our meal. It was also fun to choose our own special sake cup/glass from Ichifuji's eclectic collection for the evening I truly enjoyed all of the 19!! courses but the chilled chawanmushi, king salmon & all the nigiri were my favorites. When you come to Ichifuji, know that you are getting a very authentic Japanese dining experience. This is the real deal! Another fun thing that Ichifuji does is they give you a punchcard, and once you've tried all four seasonal menus, you will receive a special gift from Japan. Arigato gozaimasu!

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    Shino Sushi

    Shino Sushi

    4.4(685 reviews)
    7.5 miLittle Italy
    $$$

    What a delicious hidden gem! Fun to sit at the sushi bar and watch them make the rolls. Great…read moreselection and everything is very fresh

    An extra star for the thoughtful and child-friendly service…read more I brought my 6 year old here for sushi after trying to get into Sugarfish and then Azuki. There was no wait here but parking was a nightmare and there is almost no street parking right around the restaurant which is near the trolley tracks. I recalled coming here for a light dinner with my husband many years ago and thinking it was good, but expensive. I asked if they had Japanese soda for my daughter because it was not on the menu, and they said no, but after we came back from the bathroom the host had found one for us. They gave us chopstick helpers and were very nice. We ordered braised pork belly as an app and wagyu nigiri, albacore, hamachi, salmon belly, 2 salmons, and unagi. I think that was all. They nicely split the order so half had no wasabi for the kid. They were very considerate and I appreciated it. The food however took a while to come out. The braised pork belly was ok, but the fat had not rendered as well as at some other places so we ate around it. The flavor was good though. The hamachi was probably the best item-tender and tasty. The albacore was standard and a generous piece, but the salmon was a bit tough and my kid who usually inhales salmon tasted and then left the salmon. The wagyu had good flavor but was surprisingly chewy. For $26 I would expect it to melt in your mouth but it was not easy to bite through. The eel was very tender but had a weird taste, and was disappointing. I found myself chewing on a scale from maybe the salmon and was overall underwhelmed by the food. The bill for a soda and the sushi came to almost $150 after tax and tip for me and a 6-year old. Usually my husband and I and my kid go to places with better quality and pay the same price for the three of us. Will not be back.

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    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    8.2 miGaslamp

    My husband and I came here for dinner and really enjoyed both the food and the atmosphere. The…read morerestaurant has a modern rooftop vibe in the heart of Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, making it a great spot for date night. We ordered the miso soup, spicy edamame, Den Miso pork belly skewers, tamarindo tuna ceviche, seabass serrano, crispy karikari tuna, and mochi ice cream for dessert. To drink, we had the Taiyo Margarita and the Clouds of Matcha cocktail. The spicy edamame was probably the only dish that fell a little short for us. It wasn't bad by any means, but we were hoping for more flavor. The absolute standout was the Den Miso pork belly skewers. My husband and I both took our first bite at the same time, looked at each other, and immediately said, "Oh!" We were genuinely surprised by how juicy, tender, and flavorful they were. There were only two skewers, but they packed so much flavor that we instantly wanted to order another plate. The tamarindo tuna ceviche was fresh, light, and refreshing. The taro chips added a nice crunch without overpowering the dish. The seabass serrano was enjoyable, though it wasn't a stand out for us. The crispy karikari tuna (spicy tuna over crispy rice) is one of my go-to orders whenever I visit a sushi restaurant, and this version was up to par. The only component I wasn't crazy about was the long, thin slice of avocado on top--I personally could have done without it, though my husband actually liked it, so that's just a matter of preference. We finished the meal with mochi ice cream, which was the perfect sweet ending. Overall, we had a great dining experience. Between the rooftop ambiance, attentive service, and several delicious dishes - especially those unforgettable pork belly skewers - we'd definitely come back and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a great dinner spot in the Gaslamp.

    This is a hipster restaurant for after-work drinks and sushi, where the crowd is relatively young…read more The rooftop bar and open air is great for a breezy summer evening. The music is a bit on the loud side, but you can still have a chat with a group. I ordered the Akira Back Pizza, Mango Bongo Roll, and Super Spider Roll. Akira Back Pizza was my favorite, as the crunchy chip base and truffle drizzle made it extremely craveable. The rolls were pretty good too, and they use real crab! By the way, Lumi's AI answering service says they do not do take-out, but they do. Their receptionist is difficult to reach to confirm, but I have ordered take-out from their bar without any issues. It's just that they may not be able to allow call-ins for to-go orders.

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    Lumi - Inside the upstairs.

    Inside the upstairs.

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    Namaiki "Sassy" made with producer espadin, herradura blanco tequila, aji amarillo, pink guava, lime

    Lumi - Uchuu "Universe" made with bombay dry gin, alma tepec chili liqueur, passionfruit, lemon, effervescence, coconut cream

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