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Located somewhat off the beaten path of the Convoy district tucked in between a couple other Asian restaurants. The space is decent size with plenty of tables with service available at the sushi bar as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. We came in for lunch and ordered the chicken katsu curry rice. The chicken was fried perfectly, golden and crispy on the outside with juicy meat inside, sliced and laid right over the curry. The sauce itself had great depth, not too thick, not too sweet. The miso soup that came with it was really good as well. A light broth with mushrooms and green onion. Nothing heavy, just a perfect complement to the richness of the curry. The menu has other intriguing options, so I'll definitely be back to try the sushi and other dishes.
OK EXPERIENCE (3.4 stars) Maybe it's just me. Or the day I came. Or maybe it was the food. Came in for lunch and left thinking the roll was greater than the nigiri. i didn't realize until after I left that I felt I shouldn't have been charged for an item I felt kind of obligated to eat and not part of the order. ORDER - one ishedai nigri (two salmon nigiri) - edamame with salt - Quarantine roll EXPERIENCE. I asked the serve to scratch the salmon nigiri because u decided on the roll instead. The server took it off, told the chef upfront before he even made any item, and that was that. I changed my mind of a nigiri order at the very beginning before any food came out, two orders already served to me and the nigiri came out and mentioned I didn't order this, the chef looked at the server and the server reconfirmed, and the chef still gave it to me and said "ok well here you go! I already made it." (I took that as a complimentary item because I honestly didn't really want it). But when I got home I checked the receipt and was charged for it. So if there was miscommunication between server and chef, the customer will get charged for that. Example, what if I didn't order a bento box but it got delivered and since it was already made gave it to me (but didn't want it) and then get charged for it. That's my take away from this place. FOOD. EDAMAME - typical. I liked how the edamame had structure - not overly boiled or steamed. The maldon salt is a nice touch; one of the pieces was so big I thought it was a piece of plastic. ISHEDAI NIGIRI - first time trying this. The texture of the fish is firm and the profile of the cut was lightly sweet. RECOMMEND SALMON NIGIRI - something about their salmon here was off. Ive had many salmon nigiri's and it's usually one of my safe choices but I didn't like the taste of their salmon here - wasn't as fresh as I know this fish can be. QUARANTINE ROLL - poached shrimp, real crab salad and cucumber. Topped with tuna, yellowtail, lemon slices, chives, and garlic aioli. This roll was really good! I took more than half of it home and refrigerate it for afternoon bites and it was still very good - the taste held up. The rice didn't get hard, the fish was fine, and the creamy sauce didn't liquify. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Until the next review...
The food and service is absolutely phenomenal. Very high quality ingredients and attentive staff, who made me feel very welcome as a solo diner. I'd ordered the yellowtail crudo and the salmon nigiri, which I got seared, and the pot de crème for dessert - each dish far exceeded my expectations. Not only was the crudo beautifully plated, but the garnishes paired wonderfully with the fresh fish. At first, I thought I'd accidentally ordered the salmon belly rather than the regular salmon because of how savory the slices were - they simply MELTED in my mouth. Plus, the rice was cooked perfectly, which I especially appreciated due to the frequency of soggy rice I've encountered lately. I was a little skeptical of the pot de crème because of the description, but I'm very glad I tried it. The flavors were subtle, not overly sweet, and not too heavy either. The custard seemed more like a mousse, and though I prefer my custard to have a firmer texture, I still enjoyed every bite. I'm not sure how I feel about the candied bacon, but points for creativity. I'm astounded at how empty the place was during peak dinner hour. I can't wait to return next time I'm craving a quality meal.
Food My frost time trying this place and everything was so delicious. The quality of the seafood was fresh and the price is affordable and comparable to other sushi restaurants. Service Service is nice. They continue to check up on you. Our server noticed right away that our bill was wrong. He was very kind about it and readjusted it quickly. Ambience Plenty of seating for individuals and groups! The restaurant itself is very clean. The parking lot is limited though as the plaza is small and only contains restaurants so street parking may be the way to go
Even though it's been over a year since my visit, this omakase still lives rent-free in my head--and that says everything. Every course was exceptionally fresh, thoughtfully composed, and downright delicious. The progression was beautifully paced and surprisingly filling (you will not leave hungry, trust). The uni and caviar courses? Absolute show-stoppers--luxurious, briny, and genuinely tear-inducing in the best way. Every bite felt intentional and aesthetically stunning without trying too hard. Service was warm, attentive, and seamless, elevating the entire experience without ever feeling intrusive. This is the kind of omakase that reminds you why you splurge in the first place. Highly recommend. Would return in a heartbeat.
Small and cozy. We ordered off of their HH menu and regular menu. Service was attentive. The sake flight was smooth. Oysters were fresh! Everything else was good, but for what we paid; I'd would have preferred other local places. Glad I got to try it. I probably would return to have the omakase over the regular menu.
We've been here twice now. Love the intimacy of the sushi bar, excellent service both times. The first time we went we had a variety of fish (mostly dealers choice), clam miso soup was amazing, and a snow crab small rice dish. We loved it so much we went back a few months later for their Sunday tasting menu. What a treat! An intimate setting with the restaurant staff. It was a large tasting menu with a variety of food, tapas, pasta, sashimi, fry break, nigiri, and much more. We had a great time tasting through the menu and did the sake pairing as well. I highly recommend this experience and we will be back!
Was craving some sushi and in the convoy area so stopped by Ju-ichi and luckily they had some seating at the counter for us. It's a small restaurant with maybe four or five tables and a counter area with seat for ten. We got settled and ordered some nigiri, otoro, kinmadai, king salmon and yellowtail crudo and seared ahi tuna. The nigiri sushi was delicious, every fish was fresh and perfect temperature. Not a lot of yuzu salt or toppings, so you really got to experience the freshness of the fish. The crudo was also tasty. They had some chili oil in the sauce the yellowtail was resting in, which gave it a nice heat. On the side they had some grape tomato halves that had sugar on top which had been caramelized with a blow torch. A nice touch. The seared tuna was my least favorite. Not a bad dish but it lacked character. I wanted a bit more than just seared tuna slices with chilli powder on top. All in all was a good experience and I'll definitely be back here again.
Brought my mom here for her birthday for sushi specifically. Ordered the miso soup and mixed tempura to start with. The sushi rolls were fresh, flavorful, and well portioned. Sushi rice was cooked perfectly. The server, who seemed to be part of ownership, was really kind and helpful. Really excited to return to try more.
We came here to celebrate our 22nd anniversary, hoping for a nice experience. We were not disappointed. Sunday night is reserved for kaiseki style omakase, and all 12 diners were seated around the sushi bar. The restaurant was closed to regular patrons so the chef and staff can concentrate on us. The set menu consisted of cooked and raw fish, each course beautifully presented. But it wasn't just visually appealing, it was tasty. While the pictures I took shows the artful presentation, it does not capture how delicious each offering was. We genuinely loved each dish, right down to the perfect palate cleansing dessert ending. The chef carefully explained each course as it was presented, blending knowledge and humor. The two ladies serving us were super attentive and absolutely professional. Overall, it was the best omakase experience we've ever enjoyed, and a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary.
I mean, Oishi!! Yum! Came here on a weds night because didn't want to take the chance of a possibly busy Friday night. The atmosphere was really chill. I don't remember if there was music or not but we were able to hear each other talk without having to yell. It's a small place so definitely make reservations. Our waiter was Thy and he was awesome! I've been here once before and sat at the bar then, but my sister have not and she only eat cooked food so she had alot of questions and he was great at answering and explaining to her about the menu. First thing we got was the broiled oysters and it was really tasty, we had to order another plate. The snow crab mini bowl, was not that mini and it had alot of crab in it! see pictures! Very filling and love that you get so much real crab for the price! I had most of the raw food and it was definitely fresh and delicious. My toro mini bowl was filled with alot of toro as well. My favorite was the toro uni hand roll, there was so much truffle shavings on there, SOOOOO good! And the toro and hamachi sashimi omg melt in your mouth delicious! I also forgot the Hamachi crudo is also so good! We were definitely happy diners. If you haven't been here, it's a must try!
7 months ago
I usually go here for dinner every week. Sushi & Food are Amazing! Sushi Chefs are Great & Very Friendly. This restaurant is truly a Gem! Best quality Sushi in the Convoy Area. Sushi Rolls are unique & delicious. Hand Rolls are so fresh & not smothered in sauces like other spots. Even better, they are now open for lunch w/ great Bento Choices! Had the Salmon Bento today. read more
8 months ago
Bomb! Unexpected excellent! Fresh, delicious, beautifully plated. Super happy. Will be back read more
1 year ago
Came here for happy hour on a Thursday evening and we were satisfied and full! The interior is spacious with some larger tables and some more intimate ones perfect for date night. For a party of 2, we ordered a chirashi bowl, a salmon yuzu bowl, the croquettes, and an asparagus tempura dish and we were very full. Fish was fresh, and the food was flavorful! The service was fast and attentive. Would definitely come back again! read more
Do you love sushi? Then you'll love Ju-ichi. It's authentic, fresh and yummy! It adds up quick because you just want to keep eating. Service is great and they are very friendly. It's fun to sit at the bar and watch your sushi made to order. The place is simple - but the food is fantastic. It's located in a small strip mall off of the busy Convoy. There is free parking. I would recommend making a reservation and going during Happy Hour times. read more
6 months ago
All the fish has been good every time I've come (3 times). Chirashi bowl is really good during happy hour, and so is the onigiri. read more
2 years ago
My date and I just randomly decided to stop by here to split a few rolls. We got the Widget and the Influencer at the sushi chef's recommendation. I thought the influencer itself was okay. I have never had a sushi roll with apples before and I was pleasantly surprised by it. The widget had good flavor to it, but it wasn't really spicy. Since the widget wasn't spicy, we decided to get a custom sushi roll done by the chef that was extra spicy. I had a huge problem with this roll as 1. there was no spice to it at all making it a huge disappointment and 2. he added cream cheese when I specifically told him that was the one and only ingredient I did not want in there. He said he added it because you can't even taste it, but I could tell there was cream cheese in the roll by the texture. It completely grossed me out and my date had to eat the entire rest of the roll by himself. I honestly don't understand why the chef had to use the one ingredient I asked him not to use. It feels very rude to me and felt like he was telling me I'm wrong and he knows what I like better than I do. Giving this place 2.5 stars and rounding to 3. They lost a star due to the custom roll. read more
Monday night dinner with no plan. Got seats for 4 readily available. Small but cozy place that serves omikase by reservation on Sunday. Walking on you can smell the Japanese sushi bar smell filling the air. Quite noisy if there are energetic guests next table. There are small special menu for nigiri and sashimi which I recommend trying. Maddie is our host and server, very warm, quick and efficient. Nice to chat with. She brought out water and water pitcher. Food came out slowly to keep your stomach crying for more while your eyes are gazing at the beautifully decorated food arrangements and your chopsticks are cleaning the plates. We ordered Boogie Boo ( recommended),Hangry rolls and Widgets roll. And that is also the order of recommendation Also the Ju-ichi Protein rolls are very refreshing using cucumber instead of rice. Using the dropper to add soy sauce to the piece is something I never saw. Quite effective since the cucumber cut piece is hard to handle. Recommended. read more
4 months ago
Everything was fresh and made to perfection! Service was great! Very kind, attentive and quick! Good music and a nice laid back environment. I'll definitely be back soon! Thanks guys. read more
10 months ago
Had a wonderful meal at Ju-chi. The quality of the fish is super fresh and the whole presentation of the meal is beautiful. I had the protein roll. It was absolutely delicious. The mushroom salad was wonderful as well and the nigiri was super fresh. I highly recommend this place. it's a 10 out of 10. read more
2 years ago
Our party of 4 was seated right away on a thursday night. Pro tip, their last call is like an hour before closing. Everything was fresh and tasty. I recommend getting their specialty rolls. read more
2 months ago
4 months ago
It was one of those evenings where my boyfriend and I just wanted to try food from different restaurants so we ordered a few light dishes to share: Salmon & salmon belly sashimi, rolls, and raw oysters. The fish were really fresh and the cuts were decent in size. We enjoyed the roll as well. Our favorite were the raw oysters that came with fish roe, caviar, dashi, soju, and chives. The restaurant was relatively small but was very cozy. We sat in a quiet corner at the bar. Service was quick and friendly. read more
It was my first time at Ju-ichi and my party went during happy hour (can't say no to 3 dollar beers). Reservations were made easily online and the parking lot was small but plenty of street parking. It's a small little restaurant and there was only one server at the time. There was a miscommunication with our order but it was understandable. I ordered an uni bowl, salmon skin hand roll and shared a sashimi platter. They offered two different types of uni; Santa Barbara and Japan uni and they were both pretty sweet! The sashimi platter was also fresh and they even had Wakamomo peaches as decoration. We asked for a few more of the baby peaches and also had a special drink made from the juices. We also ordered dessert, pot du creme, which was like a chocolate pudding with two candied bacon pieces. Unfortunately, it was too sweet for my Asian taste buds. Food was fresh and reasonably priced. I will probably come back again to try the foie gras if they put it back on the menu. read more
3 months ago
Sat at the bar on a Friday night based off of google maps reviews. Me and my guy both ordered the nigiri mix which was 10 nigiri pieces for $55, and split one sake flight for $19. We had both been here before with a bigger group of people and had remembered this as a pretty decent place across food items and sushi. Needless to say we were both extremely disappointed by our nigiri only experience. The rice was terrible, the worst we have had in our recent recollection - we both enjoy sushi and do budget sushi (SoCal sushi in Normal Heights) and bougie sushi (Soichi, Tadokoro, Ichifuji) and this was by far the worst rice we have ever had. It was undercooked and visually didn't look good in the silver bowl that they keep the rice in. We both felt like a seasoned chef should be able to tell when nigiri-ing their nigiri. Save your coin and don't come here read more
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Hi Rina, we apologize for your recent negative experience with us.…
Ju-ichi is a Japanese restaurant that mainly specializes in sushi. The restaurant lies within a mini strip mall in the Convoy area. Parking can be hard to find here specifically; and though there is street parking available, depending on the day/night, it can be a little tedious to find a spot (but that's Convoy for you). I've been here two times now and both times have had an excellent experience. This past time, my friends and I randomly decided to come here spontaneously due to a craving for sushi, and happened upon their happy hour. Food-wise: I can be a sushi snob at times, but Ju-ichi has a great selection of sushi options. They source a good deal of their ingredients from Japan and it shows in the quality of the food. This time, I tried the sashimi omakase (chef's choice), which is relatively pricey but I'd say it was worth it due to the amount of cuts you receive and their quality. It came with side dish of wasabi and peaches. They have a variety of other options such as a la carte sushi, nigiri, sashimi, special rolls, hand rolls, rice bowls, and appetizers. Drink-wise: as noted earlier, we came in for happy hour and boy the happy hour deal for beer was great at $5 drafts. We had the Harland Japanese Lagers and they were fantastic. Service-wise: the employees here were excellent. Our group came in without a reservation, and the servers were super polite about it and moved things around so we could be seated immediately. They were also very attentive and made sure to check in periodically to see if we were good and needed anything, but not at a rate that would make it disruptive or bothersome. We sat at the sushi bar, so we were able to converse with the sushi chef. He was very knowledgeable of the sushi and where each of the ingredients were sourced. He even let us try some of the fresh wasabi. Ambiance-wise: Ju-ichi is a fairly small restaurant, but with the decor and seating, it makes it a good balance of intimate but still enough space to be relaxed The restaurant is kept very clean which is another plus. In summary: Ju-ichi is a great option for those looking for good sushi that price-wise doesn't hit that higher-quality omakase dining level. There are plenty of other options such as rice bowls and special rolls as well for those that aren't into just nigiri or sashimi. I have not had a bad experience here yet and definitely will be back in the future and have as a recommendation for others. read more
1 year ago
It is right off of Convoy so I hadn't noticed it. The staff were very friendly and the food was great!! read more
1 year ago
I'm so glad I gave Ju-ichi a try! Service was knowledgeable and quick and the food was delicious. We ordered the nigiri mix-10 pieces of chef selected nigiri, all fish was fresh and loved all the different toppings on it. I really enjoyed the small dishes as well! We got sake steamed clams, an octopus special, and a salmon mini rice bowl. The octopus was so soft and tender, not at all chewy or hard to eat! The star in my opinion however is the warm mushroom salad. We ate them like lettuce wraps where you put all the mushroom sauce in lettuce cups and we loved it so much we got two! The textures and flavors on this dish were really special read more
3 years ago
It's all good. I stopped by for lunch and had the Heirloom Tomato Salad, Bougie Boo, and a Harland Japanese Lager. The salad was supposed to come with yellowtail, but their order of this fish hadn't arrived yet. Upon their recommendation, they substituted chu-toro. I very much appreciate their kindness because chu-toro is much more expensive and more delicious than yellowtail. The salad was amazing. The fish was melt in your mouth and was well balanced with the tomatoes and squash blossom tempura. The pictures of the popular Bougie Boo roll don't do enough justice. The sushi roll was huge and flavorful. The crispy leeks were a real treat. Two thumbs up for using a local San Diego brewery. The beer was smooth, light and refreshing. The place is casual and comfortable. I enjoyed the vibe of this small restaurant. Service was friendly and attentive. The menu is creative and I look forward to returning to eat more items. read more
Came on a Tuesday night around 6:30 for dinner for two and got seated immediately! The interior is fairly intimate with some table seating as well as bar seating. Two of us ordered 2 yuzu salmon mini rice bowls and shared a hangry roll which were both delicious and a good amount to feel content but not too full. Our server was so kind and gave us complimentary tuna nigiri with caviar at the end of our meal! The tuna was so fresh and mouthwatering. I would 100% come back here and want to try their happy hour next time! read more
Amazing food, good quality, and so creative at that! The way the sushi chefs craft each roll and nigiri is truly a work of art. What I like about the rolls is not only good quality fish, but the fact that it isn't doused in too much sauce! You get a really fresh flavor with each bite. Not to mention, the rolls are pretty big and good to share between 2-3. Sashimi - oh gosh, I thought Sushi Ota was the only place to go for some fresh and good quality fish but now I can definitely add JuIchi to my list!! Tried the sashimi sampler and some scallops and was definitely worth. Nigiri- if you were to get any nigiri the A5 steak Wagyu is beautifully torched with a dopple of hollandaise sauce, with added edible gold for bling, topped with shredded truffle... A SHOW STOPPER!! Staff was so nice and friendly and gave their recommendations. Extremely attentive and knew exactly what was in each dish. A modern, casual vibe with a counter for omakase and tables for dine in. I recommend coming with parties of 2-5, as the space is a bit tight and doesn't look like it can accommodate super big groups. Next time I'd love to try the omakase!! Will be back soon. read more
1 year ago
We came here with some friends and loved, loved the experience and the food! Could be a casual atmosphere with friends or a fun date night. One thing to note is that it is on the pricier side even for sushi -- that being said we would certainly come back again! The service was fabulous and everyone was very kind and attentive. The fish was fresh and I enjoyed that they had non seafood options. It was a great presentation of food as well. Overall 5 stars! read more
4 months ago
This place is BOMB. Literally tiny hole in the wall joint tucked in the corner of the plaza. There is plenty of parking both in the lot and on the street. The restaurant itself is small, sushi bar and a few tables. Servers are so sweet and welcoming here! Ok now to the important stuff... Food. This place has happy hour 4-6pm, which is always a win in my book. Food review: -Ume garlic butter edamame (20/10), girl. We ordered 2. -Toro handroll, melt in your mouth delicious. -Fresh salmon sashimi. Presentation and flavor (10/10) -Salmon cut roll with avocado so fresh and good. -Rainbow roll was beyond delicious and fresh. 10/10 recommend this place and will definitely be coming back to try the tasting menu. The happy hour is bombbbb! read more
Honestly contemplated not writing a review for this place to keep it a secret but it's too good to keep hidden! This has been my favorite sushi spot for the past month. Make sure you make a reservation since this place is pretty small. The sushi quality is great and for a really good price too! I recommend the bougie-boo roll, wagyu nigiri, and scallop nigiri out of everything I've tried. I've been trying new things every time I go and it has all been solid! read more
2 years ago
Ju-Ichi in my opinion isn't your traditional Japanese sushi restaurant, and that's fine with me. Though the nigiri was delicious I felt the prices were a bit higher than other places I've been to. What stood out to me about this place was the Small Plates and the Speciality Rolls. I highly recommend trying the Bougie Boo Roll which had all types of fish on it and crispy leeks which gave it a nice crunch. As for the small plates the Dirty Croquettes were really good, but the Chicken Kaarage was just average. As for the service it was a solid 10/10. The sushi chefs are very friendly and welcoming. Would I go again? Yes! read more
You know when you go have dinner at your besties house and you're sitting drinking sake and watching your bestie cook you a meal while you chat about your life story? Yeah. This was that meal. I found this place on Insta of all places, and thank goodness I did. My soul sister and I love sushi, and it's our jam to hit it up when she's in town. When we walked in, we were instantly greeted like we came home. Chef/Owner Nghi was so quick to welcome us and befriend us. The servers (I wish I had their names they were so awesome I wish I could be their best friends) gave us sake and were always refilling it for us without asking. Just amazing service. We weren't sure what was good so we asked and we recommended some pretty amazing food. We had the scallops and foie gras just an incredible combo. I've never had foie gras before and although the way it comes about is inhumane (please don't come at me for trying, I'm well aware how it's made), it was just the perfect taste with the scallops. I'm talking melting in your mouth goodness. We had the nigiri and sashimi mix next. Chef's choice. The golden eye snapper was my absolute favorite followed by the shad. Chef heard my bff's story about the awful uni she had once and offered a few samples to change her mind. Wow! The uni was incredibly buttery and smooth, I actually ordered a whole serving for us to have. When I tell you my bff hadn't tried uni since the first nasty time for 20 years till now you better believe it's that good. For dessert, it was the pot du crème. I have no idea what was in it but I ate all the bacon and licked the pot so it was that good. They have a Sunday tasting menu that requires reservations that sounds incredible, and I can't wait to try. After this wonderful dinner where the music was spot on (90's hip hop) and where it was like at your friend's house with awesome food, I can safely say, I wish I didn't have to share this gem. I want to save it all to myself but that's not fair. Good food must be shared! Come here, trust Chef Nghi, be spoiled by the staff and have a fabulous night! You won't regret it! read more
1 year ago
The BEST sushi I've ever had in California. Yellowtail crudo is a game changer and you can genuinely tell the appreciation the staff and chefs have around providing quality service. Will always recommend Ju-ichi! read more
I heard about this chef's pop-up offerings during the pandemic and am so glad he has opened up a brick and mortar spot. I didn't realize that they were still in their soft opening phase, so the omakase option was not available when I went back in November. For nigiris, we ordered the suzuki striped bass, maguro, salmon, shiro maguro, tai, uni (Santa Barbara), unagi, aji, shima aji, A5 wagyu, otoro, chutoro, akami, kinmedai, and king salmon. All of the pieces were fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed the specialty ones. We also got the fresh oysters, which was presented with fresh wasabi, salt, and sriracha on the side. This was a beautiful presentation! I loved the whole combination as well. The yellowtail crudo was very interesting and lobster tempura was also delectable. Both of these dishes were delicious! We also ordered a softshell crab hand roll and a spicy salmon handroll. Overall, a solid place to get some sushi. I highly recommend the oysters, A5 wagyu nigiri, and shrimp tempura! Those were my favorites! read more
I just came back 5 days later for the regular menu, just as delicious!!!!! We ordered the wagyu tartar, land and sea mini ramen, uni nigiri, sashimi mix. As expected, absolutely delicious!!!! An ordered was messed up but they were very apologetic and even gave us a free dessert for my friend who we brought to celebrate his birthday. Wonderful time as usual and will be coming back and bringing all our out of town friends! read more
3 years ago
Cool, relatively new, sushi spot in the Convoy area. We cyber-stalked this place via Yelp and found great pictures to go along with a lot of positive reviews. We decided to hit this spot up for dinner. We invited some family members to come join us. Just a note... I highly recommend making reservations. If you walk in, they may not have a table available for you. We were unaware of this, and of all the times to check out a new popular place, came here on a Saturday evening around 5pm! We were turned away by one of the servers. After we walked outside, the manager (or owner?) came outside and told us that they would take our party of 5. We were ecstatic and felt super lucky that we got in. We ended up ordering: 2 - Miso Soup with Clam (3.75/5) 1 - Influencer Roll (4/5) 1 - Hangry Roll (4/5) 1 - Bougie Boo Roll (4/5) 1 - Veggie Roll (3.75/5) 1 - Eel Roll (3.75/5) 1 - Ju-ichi Rainbow Roll (4.25/5) 1 - A5 Wagyu (Miyazaki) (4.25/5) 2 - Snow Crab Kani Ashi Bowls (4.25/5) 2 - Soba (4/5) 1 - Raindrop Cake (4/5) 2 - Pot du Creme (4.5/5) Overall, everything was delicious... tasted fresh, had nice flavor, and textures. Everything rated 4 and up are items we would order again. We will probably try other dishes on the menu though. I thought they did a great job with the plating / aesthetics of the rolls, dishes, and desserts. My buddy ordered soba and they poured the broth from a small container into the bowl which I thought was very nice presentation. I also liked the names they came up with: Influencer, Hangry etc. Service was very good. Our server was quite attentive, made some great suggestions, and answered all of our questions. We dropped a bit of $$$ here... but I thought it was well worth it. Everyone had a nice meal and a great time... and sometimes you gotta treat yourself, right? Life is short. The parking situation isn't the greatest on Convoy during peak hours. We were lucky enough to find parking on the street. We are fans of Ju-ichi, and will make reservations next time we decide to dine here. 4+ / 5: Food 5 / 5: Service 5 / 5: Cleanliness 4.7 / 5: Overall (rounded to 5). read more
3 years ago
This review is just for their Tasting Menu that happens on Sundays 5pm/7:30pm! Reserve early! I was browsing through Yelp for some new restaurants that my boyfriend and I could possibly try for our anniversary dinner and came across Ju-ichi. I did a little more digging and found their Instagram where they shared a few photos and clips of their Tasting Menu dinner, and was immediately intrigued. I was initially going to come in for their regular menu first, but we decided to jump right in for the multi-course meal. - PARKING - Small parking lot, but we didn't have an issue grabbing a spot when we arrived a bit earlier near 4:45pm on a Sunday. There looks to be street parking as well if the lot is full. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Since we arrived early, we peeked in to see if we could just sit at the bar to wait, but they told us to give them a few more minutes. We idled by inside and outside until they waved us in. 11 person bar seating total. Chef Nghi was welcoming and we could tell he really cares about his craft and presentation with his meticulous details! Chef Todd and Chef Mio were also great throughout the service. However, I do wish there was a bit more conversation, although I understand they're tending to 11 people all at the same time so it may be difficult. I have had bar experiences in the past that were very engaging and fun, so I was hoping for the same here. The servers/waitresses were absolutely amazing, super attentive and polite! I also thought it was so endearing to see Chef Nghi's parents watching their son work, as well as lending a helping hand with service too! - FOOD - Tasting Menu ($125): 11 course meal - so come hungry! CHAWANMUSHI: Absolutely amazing. Probably one of the best Chawanmushi I've ever had! The Mentaiko Cream really gives a delicious depth of flavor. CHARRED LETTUCE: I'll be honest, when I saw this I wasn't expecting very much, but I was proven wrong for sure! I loved the Creamy Yuzu Dressing, and the Salted Egg Yolk was a unique addition! SHINJO SOUP: I'm a huge fan of clean, light broths, and their housemade Dashi was delicious. SASHIMI: The course I was the most excited for! The Hotaru Ika was an offering that I've never encountered before, and it was super tasty! Loved they had a miso-esque paste to eat alongside it. Bluefin Tuna was delicious, but my Ora King Salmon was slightly stringy unfortunately. TEMPURA: Chi-Ayu was another unique offering, and was very yummy! I also loved the Squash Blossom, but the Yuzu Sea Salt was top notch. I wish I could have bought a jar of it to use at home! GRANITA: A nice refreshing intermission dish to cleanse the palate. NIGIRI: Part 2 of the tasting menu that I was the most excited for. I know I love Kinmedai, and Ju-ichi's solidified my love. I was surprised by another unique offering - their Kuromutsu, or Bluefish; it was very good! You can't help but love Bluefin O-Toro obviously. Dungeness Crab was served with the head fat mixed into a butter - WOW flavor bomb! OYSTER DUO: One raw, one cooked. Both amazing! MISO GLAZED BLACK COD: I usually see Chilean Sea Bass as the fish option in place of Cod, but the flavoring was still delicious here. Really nice combination of flavors with the Lotus Root chip, Yuzu Pickled Cabbage, and Ginger Root. HANDROLL: Too much... no such thing here! A rich flavor bomb with the A-5 Wagyu, Bone Marrow and Uni all together. I can't say single bite because it was quite hefty, so it became 3 bites which I thoroughly enjoyed!!! MATCHA SPONGECAKE: A symphony of sweets to end off the meal! Loved the Sesame Crisp! Sake Pairing Option ($35): This is absolutely a steal! If you enjoy Sake, you should 100% order this. A range of dry to sweet sakes to pair with your courses, chosen so that most will match with whichever bite you pick! - OVERALL - Ju-ichi's Tasting Menu is absolutely worth the price. Great quality of food, great service, great value. Favorites include Chawanmushi, Tempura+Yuzu Sea Salt, Dungeness Crab Nigiri, Handroll. Will be back to try their regular menu items! read more
![Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 4/11) Sashimi [Bluefin Tuna, Ora King Salmon, Tai, Hotaru Ika] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/ApcILUyga7nha2ZqwJY-UA/348s.jpg "Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 4/11) Sashimi [Bluefin Tuna, Ora King Salmon, Tai, Hotaru Ika] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California")
![Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Kinmedai] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/E_L4ljOMlhhQheQ0uXBeeg/348s.jpg "Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Kinmedai] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California")
![Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Kuromutsu] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/xDZt-miCsGSLWGaQ0cAHvQ/348s.jpg "Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Kuromutsu] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California")
![Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Bluefin O-Toro] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California](https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/TyUHnDBmDqLIbDMM-YSuyw/348s.jpg "Ju-ichi - (Tasting Menu - 7/11) Nigiri [Bluefin O-Toro] // FOOD IG @shef.chelle - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California")
Service a 5, food 3-4. For a higher price point, they had small portions and minimal flavor some some dishes. We weren't wowed, but also not displeased. We ended up walking around the corner for more sushi to another spot we like as we weren't too full. Note my wife and I eat smaller portions read more
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