Omg this place was so cute!! I loved the Japanese kisaten energy. This is a small location, with…read moresome seating inside and outside. When I arrived, they had a long waitlist for inside seating but we got lucky because there was a table available outside. I didn't see any heaters outside but it also wasn't cold when I went. I will say up front, that it was a bit on the pricey side. One onigiri was $8, but it was a huge onigiri. We also got the Neapolitan noodles, and wow, it was so delicious! This thing that impressed me the most was their gluten free noodle options! It did not taste or feel gluten free, I had to double check with the waiter. Plus they didn't not charge extra to substitute to the gluten free noodles and I am grateful for that. Lastly we got the hot tea pot to share and it was so much tea! It was delicious. They served it with a tea candle so the tea stayed warm the whole meal. I really enjoyed this place, definitely check them out.

Such a cute little pink decor Japanese based restaurant, really reminded me of Japan not just for…read morethe food but the overall vibe. Even the bathroom had a heated toilet lol that's very Japan like. The food was pretty good. We got the omurice which my husband ate so fast, it's on the sweeter side, the egg could've been a little more runny but it was still good overall. We got the karage chicken, it was very flavorful and the breading was light which I liked and it didn't taste too oily. The curry was super good, the meat was tender and the curry sauce itself had a little spicy kick in it but still super flavorful. Also we got that huge tuna mayo onigiri which was like super sized but it was $8 so yea. It had a lot of tuna and it was packed really well. I was so full but the dessert looked amazing. We tried the matcha latte it was good but tasted just like sugar and milk lol There is no parking, u have to find street parking and there's no cross walk so u basically gotta jay walk if u park on the other side. Also the place isn't that big so it's not great for big parties, maybe for a family of 6 is the most you can accommodate. There is bar seating and limited outdoor seating. The service was great tho, and it's such a cute spot.

Food was great Service was amazing…read more Ambiance was perfect as we were able to sit outside which was perfect for me and my autistic kids where noise wasn't too much for them.

Small little spot that I tend to forget about but have had the opportunity to dine at many times…read more Food has always been good and the service is great as well. I like the variety of small plates that are offered here. It's a perfect spot I visit with my husband along with a few drinks. Parking can be tough if you come during dinner rush hour so I definitely recommend coming a little earlier to secure a parking spot and table without having to wait.

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.

Make sure to make a reservation!! This place gets packed since it is a smaller restaurant with…read morelimited seating. If you drink alcohol or have never tried sake, please try their sake here. It comes in the shot cup in a box, which is so fun to try with friends. Their skewers are also made to order, so everything comes out piping hot. I really liked their pork belly and green onion, their beef skewers plain, with wasabi, and also with the daikon radish. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of their skewers here.

This is one of the OG sushi spots in San Diego, and I've been coming here on and off for decades…read more It had been quite a few years since my last visit, though. With so many new sushi restaurants opening around town, it's a little out of the way for us, and honestly, I had almost forgotten about it. I'm so glad we decided to come back because it's every bit as good as I remembered. I made a reservation for the sushi bar, which is always my favorite place to sit at a traditional sushi restaurant. Instead of ordering my usual rolls, I decided to splurge on the Chef's Choice nigiri. I also asked the chef to serve each piece one at a time rather than bringing everything out at once. I love taking my time, enjoying each bite, and watching the chefs work, which is another reason I prefer sitting at the counter. The Chef's Choice was absolutely worth it. Every piece was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. My favorite was the aged toro, which had been aged for three months. It had such a rich, buttery flavor and completely melted in my mouth. My husband ordered a few specialty rolls, and he was very happy with both the quality and the generous portions. I also upgraded my regular miso soup to the clam miso soup, and I'm so glad I did. The broth was delicate and flavorful without being overly salty, and the clams added a wonderful sweetness. Even though I was already pretty full, I couldn't resist ordering three pieces of tempura after seeing them come out for another customer. I rarely order tempura in the U.S. because it's often heavily battered, when authentic Japanese tempura should be light, crisp, and delicate. If you've ever been to a dedicated tempura restaurant in Japan, you know exactly what I mean. This tempura was surprisingly close to what you'd find in Japan--light, airy, and perfectly crispy without feeling greasy. For dessert, we shared the green tea Basque cheesecake. It leaned a little on the dry side, but I still really enjoyed it because the matcha flavor was rich, bold, and not overly sweet. We also had a chance to chat with Akira-san behind the sushi bar, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The hospitality and attention to detail really reminded me why I've always loved this place. With so many trendy and expensive sushi restaurants in San Diego these days, this restaurant continues to stand the test of time. The quality of the fish is outstanding, the atmosphere is authentic, and I honestly think the prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's a classic for a reason, and I'll definitely be making the drive back more often.

When: Weekday early dinner What: Ota B, Shrimp Tempura, O…read moreToro and Yellowtail Belly Experience: The food was simply delicious! Definitely a restaurant I would return for some good Japanese food. O Toro and Yellowtail Belly sushi were simply mouth watering. The way both fish just melts in your mouth and the proportion of rice to fish being just right makes a difference so that it gives you the perfect sushi experience. Shrimp Tempura was tasty. Not overly oily and a nice layer of tempura that wasn't thick. But the best is the shrimp! Definitely didn't taste like those frozen ones and the quality of the shrimp (size, texture, and tasty) was delicious. My son ate 2 out of 3 on his own - and he's very picky with shrimp tempura. Ota B was yummy! It was such a balanced meal of flavor, texture and variety. Even the rice itself was good, I kid you not! Definitely a good value to have if you're there. Our kids didn't want anything else but ended up eating two bowls of just udon. All because it was good udon. What can improve (hence the -1 star) is the service. The server wasn't friendly to begin with, probably because we have two young kids in a nice Japanese restaurant, and perhaps because we didn't order too much since we had a delayed lunch but had this place reserved for dinner already.

We found Eenami Tonkatsu Izakaya on TikTok, and everything on the menu looked so good that my…read moreboyfriend and I actually changed our itinerary just to make it happen. We're from Las Vegas, and this is hands down the best izakaya we've had so far--even better than anything we've tried back home. The sushi was incredibly fresh and fatty, and my boyfriend was already wishing we'd ordered more. I had the wagyu tataki, and it literally melted in my mouth. We also loved the katsu it was perfectly crispy and so satisfying. Huge compliments to the chefs! Every dish was beautifully prepared and you can really tell they care about the quality of the food. The service was wonderful as well. We were seated right away, but by the time we left there was a huge line out the door, so definitely plan ahead if you want to avoid a long wait. We didn't catch our server's name, but she was blonde and took great care of us throughout our meal. Overall, 8/10--we'd absolutely come back the next time we're in San Diego!

Given how pricy (starting at $26 per entree without soup or rice, 50 cebts charge per slice of…read morelemon) and limited in seating this place is, I am very surprised to to experience unfriendly service, cramped seating, and extremely useless time meat quality. The photo shows their pork loin to be made up of majority fat with less than 30% lean meat. All of the opaque white areas you see are indeed fat, not connective tissue. That is an excessive amount of fat for something labeled as pork loin and priced at $26. I hope this is informative for others who may be misled by their incorrect claim of "top meat quality."

Amazing service by Ariel! She made our experience so enjoyable, we never had to flag someone down…read morefor anything. My wife and I both ordered the ayce sashimi upgrade and without fail Ariel was on it putting in another order every time we needed it without us having to ask! We absolutely love the selection of nigiri, hand rolls, sashimi, soups, fried appetizers etc. Please even if you are a little weary about trying the chef special try it anyway I have not been disappointed yet and I've came to this location over 10 times in the past few years. I also feel it's important to add that they recently did some upgrades to the ambience and it is lovely! Thank you Ariel for everything girl!

Fire!! Such a cool restaurant! There were 5 birthdays in the two hours I was there! The food comes…read morefast and tastes amazing!

I was craving speciality sushi rolls and Cui-daore delivered. This sushi shop is located near…read moreMirimar road and replaced Sushi Deli. I ordered take out over the phone and my food was ready in 25 minutes. Service was very friendly and warm. The quality of the food was incredible. The attention to detail and flavors exceeded my expectations. - Orange Ginza Line speciality roll - This roll is a must have and my favorite item that I ordered. There was so much flavor between the salmon, orange slices, and garlic aioli. Everything blended together like a unique piece of art. - Rainbow Roll - solid and what you'd expect. Not my favorite item of the day. - Sea dragon roll - delicious: the attention to detail with the avocado slices to the perfect grilled eel this one blended together really nicely. - Poke Bowl - I ordered 3 scoops of Salmon (extra $5 for the third scoop) - this was really delicious. The salmon marinade blended together nicely with the flavored rice. Una Don - the unagi pieces had the perfect smoky and sweet flavor blend. One of the best unagi pieces I've ever had. Overall five stars for the quality of food, creativity especially with the Orange Ginza Line, and service. I will caveat that the portion sizes are quite small for the price point. I was out the door $118 for this meal for two. I'd recommend ordering like you would at an elevated dining restaurant. Try a bowl and a couple of rolls per person and splurge a little. The interior of the shop is clean and minimal and on the smaller side. Be warned there was no AC on a warm summer day when I came. These are trade offs I'm willing to overlook for an incredible quality sushi experience. I am already craving another Orange Ginza Line roll: it is calling my name!

wouldnt come here during summer. no ac. hotter inside than outside…read more very understaffed. 2 people running everything. poke bowl was okay. small portion.

Absolutely enjoyed this restaurant! It is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We came…read morearound 9 and waited about 20 mins before we were able to get a table. We ordered drinks first. Their green tea was soooo delicious! I also enjoyed their alcohol options. Each dish is sooo delicious and definitely worth the money! A must get here is definitely the tuna carpaccio!! it's soooooo good! We ended ordering it twice. There were still a good amount of people when we finished. A lot of people catching up. Vibes were great!

I appreciate that it was opened late because we were looking for something to eat at 9:30pm!…read more The food itself wasn't anything special, but since we were craving Japanese food, it hit the spot. I got the lobster roll, but tbh it just tasted like an elevated california roll. The menu also said there was caviar but it was just masago...