Best happy hour deal ever! We went here after hiking/walking at Torrey Pines so we were all starving. We got there just before 6:30 so we were able to take part if their happy hour specials. The normal rolls were only 2.95 and their speciality rolls were only 5.50! Not all speciality rolls were on happy hour, just a select few but that was fine with me. We were able to get 6 rolls plus garlic edamame for under $30! Not only was it great price wise everything tasted amazing as well. It was the fastest that I ever ate sushi. My favorite roll is the simple but yummy spicy tuna and it didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait long for our food either which was a plus. I would definitely go back here for happy hour. read more

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Another day at nozomi! Their outstanding customer service makes me to come back and their food is always amazing. They recently added few special menus here for each day of the week. definitely coming back to try all daily specials!!! read more

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Fish is fresh, staff is friendly! They were able to accommodate all my gluten free needs. Dante was it server and he was very helpful and great. I recommend the Lemon Roll . read more

Came here with a large group for work. They picked it because it's walking distance to the Marriott, but I drove from the office and finding parking was difficult!! I had to go to three different parking spots either because it was full, the ticket machine wasn't working or it was for certain customers only. We were seated in the back covered patio area which was cramped but fine. We sat on little sodden stools but they actually weren't too bad to sit on and we were there for two hours. The weather was a bit on the chilly side for SD standards but I was seated right next to the fire pit so my face was burning! They had the tv going with the Winter Olympics which was nice to refer to in case conversation slowed down. Our group was a bit hectic in that we were all discussing work topics and not really paying attention to the ordering process. The waiter and waitress helping us were great in that they were very friendly and polite but still kept us on top of ordering and getting through the meal. Most people got a combo and they were overwhelmed with the amount of food that came. The food was great from everyone's comments. I personally only got a California roll and miso soup. I usually get the caterpillar roll but for some reason this place puts cream cheese in there's. I don't think I'll come back just because of the parking but if you are staying at the Marriott this is a good spot to try out. read more

Friendly staff and great bento box. Looking forward to coming back. Great happy hour as well

Staff is friendly, the restaurant is cute and clean, and the happy hour is amazing!!! There are 5 piece rolls that are priced at $3-4 and their cucumber salad is delicious! I would come back everyday for happy hour if I could. read more

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Been coming here for over 10 years. Consistently delicious, and friendly service. They do the Hawaiian roll better than any other place I've been! Also try the chirashi salad, it's a banger! read more

Great food and great service. Took all precautions necessary during the Covid19 Outbreak. Definitely recommend this spot. We got the crunch roll, rainbow roll, oyakodon and everything was awesome! Thanks guys read more

Amazing happy hour!! You do not find prices like this too often in San Diego. The customer service was also great. I couldn't tell you exactly who my server was but in this particular case it really didn't matter. Whom ever asked how I was doing fulfilled my need. He didn't try to pass it on to someone else which usually results in making me wait longer than required for what I asked for. read more

I'm glad I came across eating here. I came because the raw fish salad looked very good on yelp. Stefan and I both ordered poké bowls and two rolls to split . The poké bowl was big enough for me to eat as a whole meal, but luckily we got the two rolls because they were tastier than the poké bowl. The poké bowl was good but I've had better. It was spicy, but not a flavorful spicy. But, as a raw fish lover, I still enjoyed it. The lobster dynamite roll was very delicious. It was great to split. I think all the creamy, cheesy lobster would have have been too much to eat alone. Splitting it was perfect. I forget the name of the other roll we got, but it was also really tasty. I'd recommend coming here if you want delicious Japanese cuisine. You have to pay the price though. It's not very cheap, but it's not super expensive either. $10-15 rolls and the poké bowl was around $10 read more

Nozomi - Lobster dynamite roll was SO GOOD. I understand why it's called dynamite...because it's BOMB - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Jolla, California

While visiting with my daughter at UCSD, we stumbled upon this close-by restaurant and liked the ambience. The waiter was gracious enough to offer us the happy hour menu even though there were about 5 minutes left in the evening for that. The food was so delicious and beautiful! It took a tad longer than we hoped, but we were having such a great time and the staff were attentive and very nice! They offered us some warm edamame that I thought we'd have to box and take home, but we ate every last morsel. We will definitely come back! read more

Me and my gf used to always eat their ramen because the restaurant is right next to our apartment. It was average, the black garlic tasted good, but like most ramens shops in US was on the salty side and the garlic flavor wasn't as strong as I like. Their sushi was amazing tho! Ever since we got their crunchy tempura sushi's that's all we order! Highly recommend all the tempura sushi's!!! read more

First time experience there was amazing. The staff was very friendly the entire time and asked us if there was anything we needed without being too pushy. I will definitely be returning here in the future. read more

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Not the biggest menu but I love their sushi and the portions are great for the size! Highly recommend!

The chirashi salad was fresh and tasty, the kiss of fire sushi was excellent, the unagi sushi was delicious. The chicken teriyaki was ok, just because I prefer mine grilled. The service was very attentive, professional, and friendly. However the beef yakisoba was quite disappointing. But when we informed them, they graciously removed it from our bill. I definitely recomend and will come back for the exception sushi and the very tasty chirashi salad bowl! read more

Nozomi - Chirashi salad, Yum! To share! - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Jolla, California

Great service! Waitresses were very friendly and we got a complimentary Miso soup. One of my favorite rolls is the Red Dragon Roll! It tastes great but besides that, all the rolls we ordered weren't very filling for the price we paid. I liked the hand rolls deal they're having (2 for 6): I recommend the spicy tuna one. But overall, food is average but pricey. read more

Average food but conveniently located near campus. The rolls here are pretty small and kind of pricy for what it is. They give you a lot of pieces but the size of each individual roll itself is tiny. Nozomi's always has coupons in the student dollar stretcher too but 10% really can't save you that much. If you're really craving sushi or japanese food in the La Jolla UTC area I would go to bluefin or sushi ki. read more

I had the 3/4 portion of the chirashi salad! Very nice presentation. Great for a hot day. Even the 3/4 portion is a lot for 1 person! The dish even comes with a bowl of miso soup. The sashimi could have been cut into slightly bigger pieces... with the smaller pieces it just looked like chunky fish puree. The outdoor seating is well shaded which made eating in the heat very nice. Our waiter was friendly. Our food came quickly as there was hardly anyone else there for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. read more

We loved this place! We saw the sign they had for Ramen right outside. That was enough to bring us here. We were lucky enough to stumble upon Happy Hour! The food was so amazing! Needless to say with our picture it should be obvious that we enjoyed the food! read more

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Updating my review because I've recently been introduced to their Chirashi salad and I love it! Definitely share it with a friend or be prepared to save it for more meals later because it is HUGE. But it's delicious and I always crave it! Definitely worth coming here for this salad alone. read more

Chirashi Salad FTW! We came here on Saturday night and the restaurant was pretty packed. We were seated quickly and we proceeded to look at the menu. We ordered sushi boat #2 and Chirashi Salad. Both were delicious! Considering it was my first time there, we would go back! read more

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This place has an outdoor patio with trees and isolated fireplaces for each table! I didn't even look at the inside because I was so excited to get seated on the outside. Beautiful atmosphere which combines Japanese eloquence with the calm San Diego warmth. Extensive menu! Poke salad :: smooth, tasty and colorful. They were rather generous with the poke portions too, but the salads were pretty typical. Chicken curry :: large and flavorful portion with nicely cooked chicken. However, I suspect this is an instant curry mix. read more

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Sushi is pretty good and fresh. Just a little pricey. It's local so when I'm lazy I pick up from here.

The food and service are top notch. We live in the area and this is the closest thing to great Japanese/Korean food in UTC. Plating is beautiful and portions are generous. I highly recommend the chirashi salad. The 3/4 portion is more than enough for my partner and I. The bill can rack up especially if you're hungry, but I've never been disappointed in food or service. Outdoor seating has heating, and is a perfect date spot if you're looking for somewhere cozy and intimate. read more

Nozomi - 3/4 chirashi salad to go! - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Jolla, California

great amazing place foods great service wonderful service, definitely recommend, fast and kind staff

So glad we stopped @ Nozomi today. Some of the best sushi I have had in SD to date. The plate presentations were just beautiful - a treat for the eyes and the belly! read more

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In town for a conference in this is right across from my hotel. Easy walk totally worth it! Immediately from walking in they greeted me and immediately sent me my choice of seats. Joey the sushi chef is very proud of his hometown and gave some great advice on places to go see a sunset, local bars, and other sightseeing suggestions. Two times he said to me "welcome home" and genuinely meant it. They explaind the history of their restaurants and really cared about what they were doing. The entire staff cared what they were doing. Might go back tomorrow night! read more

This dinner tonight was absolutely amazing and really hit the spot. I sat at the sushi bar and it was nice talking to the chef's as they were making my meal. It was so fresh and really hit the spot. read more

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Nozomi is nestled on corner surrounded by business buildings. There is outdoor and indoor seating. They have a wonderful happy hour (goes til 6:30), which includes $1 sake. Service is always pleasant and food is consistent. I haven't tried any of their hot dishes, only sushi. But, their curry looks good. Great chill place to hang out at and grab a couple rolls and drinks. read more

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Well, it was really busy so I assumed it would be good. It wasn't. The service was lacking as was the meal. My stomach has actually been hurting since I got home so I hope I don't get sick. The waitress has stink face the entire time. Her mind was clearly not there. She was thinking of the many ways she could quit the job because she wasn't doing it. Wandered the restaurant aimlessly until someone would call her over. I ordered the Crunch roll. 15 min went by until she actually placed the order after reminding her. Sat there a little longer and noticed a meal covered in tempura waiting at the bar. Other waiters would come n touch it and look at the receipt and realize it wasn't there meal and left it there. My waitress didn't even approach it. She was the drinks girl getting everyone drinks and never checking the dishes. Finally, we called her over and asked what the plate at the bar was? "Hold on. Let me find out for you... It's a crunch roll. Did you order a crunch roll?" Uhhhh yes. Yes, we did. Thanks... Should've been a me to remember that since she only had 3 tables (I was watching which waiters had which tables to give her lack of speed and enthusiasm the benefit of the doubt in case she was busy. She wasn't) When it came time for the check, she had already given up at our table and I was forced to get up and ask someone for help. The gentleman that helped me was very kind. I wish we started with him. I had parked in a garage that charged $1 for every 20 min, $12 being max... I paid $4... I was there 1.5 hours for 1 glass of water and 1 sushi roll... And no time for socializing because the restaurant was packed and loud. No, I wont be back. read more

This little place is a hidden gem! Really hidden... I would've never seen it if I hadn't been staying at the Marriott right across the way. They've got a cute little setup with a comfortable outdoor dining patio. There are heat lamps that they graciously turned on when the chilly night air came through. There are also a few tables and a sushi bar inside. We contemplated ordering off their specials board but ended up ordering 3 sushi rolls. You have the option of getting 3/4 rolls if you want to try more or just aren't as hungry. We tried the super crunch, caterpillar and the vampire killer. Crunch roll was loaded with crunchies and had seared tuna on top. Not bad.. something different than your average crunch roll. The caterpillar was the cutest roll ever! They made it look like a caterpillar and the entire presentation was nice. It was interesting that they put cream cheese in it... not sure if I liked that part. The vampire killer was amazing. The sauce was tasty and so was the peppered seared tuna. It tasted very fresh. Before our rolls came out, they brought us complimentary miso soup with tofu. So good! And after our meal, they served us oranges cut in cute bite sized pieces. Anything free is always a plus :) I like that they serve a variety of things on their menu besides sushi and people seemed to enjoy those items just as much. What impressed me most is their presentation of food. Everything came out tasting and looking good! read more

I unsure why this place doesn't have 4-5 stars-it's absolutely amazing, delicious and one of the best sushi places in San Diego!!! The service is prompt and you can't beat the price!!! It is a bit small (inside seating is much smaller than outside patio area). The beer is dirt cheap! Overall a great date night place if you plan on being casual- jeans and tshirts! Definitely recommend! read more

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Artistic, aesthetic sushi rolls in a plethora of colors & textures, that's the only way to describe what you'll find here in this tucked away, tiny, cramped sushi restaurant. Semi-steep prices as far as college eateries go ($10-$15 per specialty rolls), but they seem to construct your roll with utmost detail, remembering to garnish each plate with flowers or sauce patterns. As for the taste, I can't say I was blown away, but I surely wasn't disgusted either. My Washington roll was topped with a decent amount of unagi, with crunchy shrimp tempura inside, not overwhelmed by the rice, a good ratio I'd say. The bf's roll, I can't remember the name, was extremely clean tasting (that's the only way I can describe it), with fresh cut fish on top & crisp cucumber & more fish inside. Both a filling amount, running around $12 each. A pretty average place, but they do have a nice selection of specialties rolls in every fresh, baked, or fried combination. They even light some on fire! I'd come here if invited by a friend or if I were in the area, but not really a place on top of my Favorites List. read more

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They have a really really nice outdoor spot. Happy hour is faaaaantastic. Super cheap. Super noms. Definitely should go. They have heaters (like a lot of them) outside and it's nice to eat out there and enjoy the weather. There's a TV out there, too, so you can watch some sports if you aren't diggin your date. HA. Presentation is 10/10. Everything looks and tastes phenomenal. read more

Decent place if you are looking for japanese food! The particular location is pretty awesome. We always seem to find good parking, and they have plenty of space (small indoor but a lot of outdoor, heated too for cold weather!). And seating always pretty immediate! They have a good variety of food, with a ton of sushi rolls and other japanese fare like Ramen and other rice dishes. All which are done quite well. One dish I greatly enjoy is their chirashi salad, which packs lettuce rice and a ton of diced fish with a spicy sauce all in to one bowl. So big it is definitely for a group! Definitely a decent place for a quick pick up of Japanese food! read more

Nozomi - Chirashi Salad! - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Jolla, California

Love everything that I have gotten here. Meh about the yakisoba though. The noodles were overcooked and there was too much sauce so it was salty. Sticking to the sushi, chiraishi bowl and appetizers! A little pricey but definitely yummy. read more

Probably my favorite place to get sushi near UCSD. Staff here is friendly and attentive. The sushi dishes are very pretty and packed with stuff inside. Parking at the lot closest to them may be an issue, but if the gated lot is open near the Starbucks, use that instead (I rarely see it closed, but if it is, I believe Nozomi does validate parking). read more

quality food and affordable. food comes fast and it is the best place for you to relax and enjoy your evening.

Great little place in La Jolla. Great flavors and prices are accordingly to the amount of food you get. Customer service was excellent. Give them a try! read more

Sunny is always so sweet and they have the best sushi in San Diego by far, be sure to try the spicy garlic edamame while you're there. read more

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