On our most recent visit, we had Josie as a server and she was INCREDIBLE! She was very friendly,…read morefast, and made great suggestions on the menu. Food was amazing as always and wait time on a Saturday night was exceptional for such a great meal. We'll be back! Thank you Josie!

Personally, I LOVED the freshness and flavor present in everything my group ordered for take-out:…read moreteriyaki chicken, avocado-eel rolls, protein rolls, salmon sashimi, miso soup, and Philly rolls. I waited an extra 15min past the estimated pick-up time for the order and the restaurant wasn't that busy at the time for the wait to make sense, but beauty takes time I suppose. The staff appeared friendly and the interior of the restaurant was very laid-back and casual. This would be a fun spot to go for a relaxed sushi dinner.

Easily the best quality and most authentic Japanese/sushi restaurant in Encinitas. I'd add…read moreCarlsbad, Oceanside, and Solana as well. Exceedingly fresh food and warm service in an intimate and elegant but still casual space. We went in tonight and EVERYTHING hit just right. It's our go-to for sushi locally.

As someone who grew up in a landlocked state, sushi was never really part of my life. In fact, I…read morealways told myself I wasn't a sushi person. Thankfully, my friends convinced me to give Kaito Sushi a chance, and I'm so glad they did because this place completely changed my mind. Since it was my first real sushi experience, I played it safe with the basics, a California roll and a few other simple options. Even those completely exceeded my expectations. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and so much more flavorful than I ever imagined. What I appreciate most about Kaito Sushi is that it's welcoming whether you're a sushi expert or a complete beginner like I was. I never felt intimidated, and the quality of the food made it easy to understand why people love sushi so much. I've been back several times since that first visit, and every experience has been just as wonderful as the last. It's funny to think I went from insisting I didn't eat sushi to regularly craving it and Kaito Sushi is entirely to blame. If you're someone who's hesitant about trying sushi, let this be your sign. It might just become your new favorite spot, too.

There are a handful of trendy, Western-style sushi spots in North County, but I was craving…read moresomething more "traditional," and Blue Fin definitely hit the spot. The lunch nigiri sets are a good value and tasted super fresh. We also ordered the hamachi kama which was delicious (it takes a bit longer to cook, so it came out about halfway through the meal). Service was friendly and attentive; everything felt relaxed. Would come back to try more of their specials and the rest of the menu.

We go back every other week and love the vibe here. My favorites are the Blue Fin Roll and the Cali…read moreRoll. The fried oysters and the mushroom special are delicious. One of our regular orders is Stuffed Orange as you can call it. It is like a stuffed tomato but wrapped in salmon as opposed to tuna. Same spicy scallops inside. Soooo good. We get like 3 orders. They have fantastic sakes too. They over pour like traditional in a wooden box. See photos. Small and feels homey, locals for sure. You are welcomed when you walk in and as you leave.

Although I still haven't eaten here inside, I've continued to order several times per month…read more Typically I forget to take photos of the perfectly prepared and packed food because of how much we love the food. On my last order... Chicken Bowl-fresh vegetables and teriyaki chicken over round rice. Sunomono (cucumber) salad was delicious and refreshing. Spicy tuna roll and tiger roll were incredible as always. I'm so glad that this restaurant opened few years ago. We've pretty much had everything on the menu and never been disappointed.

I was in the area for an event and so was a friend. She suggested I meet her at Sapporo. It was…read moreconveniently located across the street. When I came in, there were no other tables except for my friend but I was greeted warmly upon arrival. I found my friend and joined her. She had ordered a plate full of sashimi. I was craving Hamachi so I just ordered a hand roll. It was flavorful and the fish tasted fresh. My friend enjoyed her sushi as well. Our waters were kept filled, and our server was very attentive. We were just a little bit too early for happy hour, but it looks like they have some good deals and I would definitely come back and try other things.

We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday and had an amazing experience! Super cute and cozy…read morerestaurant and so nicely decorated. I loved the aesthetic. It was easy to book a reservation online ahead of time. We were promptly seated upon arrival. Our waiter was wonderful! He seemed like he was the owner or manager. He knew the menu really well. We ordered a bunch of small plates (tapas) and enjoyed every single one: the squid, patatas bravas, shishito peppers, artichoke, shrimp, to name a few, and they were all delicious and thoughtfully made. They had some good options on the kids menu too, my daughter chose the fish and fries and loved it! They made my husband's birthday special by bringing churros with a candle for dessert. Great way to end our experience. Overall a really nice and upscale-like experience at a reasonable price! Highly recommend! We'll be back.

So many compliments to give. Interior:…read moreIntimate. You feel cozy, not claustrophobic. So many fun things to look around while waiting for your next course to arrive. Service: Luis, an amazing server. He gave my husband and I his own personal favs. Which was valid. Get the Wienerschnitzel, you won't be disappointed. The service was exceptional and didn't feel rushed. Overall, Luis makes me want to come back to hear more of his other personal favs. I will be coming back. Food: Every appetizer, entree, desserts and drinks were divine. My personal fav was the patatas pavera because of the unique flavors. I had 5 different items and not a bad bite in the bunch

Another great meal at Hooked on Sushi…read more I stopped by today and, despite how busy they were, the service was still excellent. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and my food came out quickly. I ordered the Vitamin Roll, a yellowtail hand roll, and a side of chicken gyoza. Everything was fresh and tasted great. The fish was especially fresh, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. I also thought it was sweet that they had Bluey on for the kids who were there eating with their families. Little things like that make a place feel welcoming. Good staff, fresh food, and a great atmosphere. Hooked on Sushi continues to be one of my favorite sushi spots in North County. Highly recommend.

We were traveling to San Diego and stopped…read more The inside of the restaurant is very dark. The place smells stuffy. The staff was very nice and seated us in the back. The food came quickly. The sesame chicken was good, but kind of warm, not hot. The miso soup was very watery. The salad was simple. We ordered teriyaki chicken was room temperature. It was bland, and slightly tasteless. Small portions. The roll was okay, but not great. The whole experience was just Okay. The highest rating is three stars.

High quality sushi at a low-key spot! We visited during early dinner without a reservation and was…read morelucky to get seated right away! It looks like most of the other tables were reserved for reservations. The decor is modern and very clean and chic. They also had a high chair and was accommodating with our baby. Food was incredible and the quality of the fish is evident throughout. We started with the mixed shrimp and vegetable tempura - light crispy batter, really good. The sashimi champaloo came with 12 pieces of sashimi, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and the fish of the day was albacore. For rolls, we got the Luna Lemon, Maru's Sushi Toro, and Hamachi Hiro. The rolls were a good size and I loved how each had a fun twist (but at the same time not TOO crazy with their combinations like some other sushi places). You can tell it was designed with intention and each roll had a nice balance. The Luna Lemon roll was great with spicy tuna inside, salmon outside, and the soy dressing and shallot oil put it over the top. The Maru's Sushi - Toro roll looked so good in the photos so I knew we had to order it. The negitoro was delicious and did not disappoint. The Hamachi Hiro roll was hearty and loved the combination of yellowtail outside the shrimp tempura in the inside. We were blown away by how fast the service is. The staff was friendly and on top of everything, and the food came out REALLY fast. For example, when we ordered an extra roll at the end, it came out in maybe 3 minutes and we were shocked. Highly recommend!

We ordered takeout, and the food was packaged well!…read more We ordered the: -Sashimi champloo ($31.95): This had twelve pieces of prime cuts of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and chef's choice. Every piece was delicious! -Chirashi bowl ($30.95): I really enjoyed the sushi rice in this bowl since not every restaurant does quality sushi rice. The sashimi was pretty good, but quality wise the sashimi champloo was definitely superior. -Salmon mango roll ($9.50): This had spicy salmon, mango, and ume furikake. This was quite tasty, and definitely had a kick to it. -Maru Maru roll ($9.50): This had imitation crab meat, shrimp tempura, and avocado. A basic roll but still good. -Chicken katsu curry don ($16.95): This was disappointing because the portion was quite small for the price. I do like how the curry was packaged separately. All in all, Hakumaru has quality sashimi and rolls, but could work on portion size for chicken katsu curry don.

We came here recently after attending an event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. We were looking for…read moresomething close by that was rated well, and this seemed to fit the bill, as my friend reccomended it. Plenty of parking, and the place was fairly empty so we got seated pretty quickly. It's very clean and a great spot for a casual night out. We tried the Magic Mike roll and it was excellent, albeit pretty spicy, so beware if that's not your thing. It had no rice, so good if you are staying away from carbs. The sushi tasted fresh and had a really good flavor, and they piled it pretty high. We also decided to try something a bit different so decided on the OMG because it had steak on it. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it was definitely a change up from your regular sushi roll. I did enjoy it, and the steak was tender, however i think its not something I'd order often. This was the first time i tried Plum wine, and I have to say I'm sold on it. It was very refreshing and had a nice sweet flavor which i really enjoyed. The service here was good, and ot seems to be a spot that has some regular attendees that are loyal to the place and freaky enjoy the food. I definitely will come back to try more of their specialty rolls when I'm in the area, and I wish it was closer to me so i could come more often. Id recommended trying it for sure.

Service was good, and the food arrived at just the right pace…read more The sashimi slices were thick and generously sized. The sushi rolls were long enough for sharing. This is another good neighborhood sushi spot to add to our list.