Great chicken teryaki, large portion. Shrimp tempura was also very good. Great service,…read morerecommended..

Stopped by for a quick bite after seeing all the positive reviews. The place is small, with one…read morefriendly server, and the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. They offer a limited happy hour menu from 3-6 PM, with all items priced at $5, which is a fair deal. I ordered the house cab and a salmon hand roll--both were just okay. My husband tried the shrimp tempura, which came with tempura green beans (since I'm celiac, I didn't try tempura) and we shared the warm salted edamame. The 15-piece chef's choice sashimi arrived first, but there was a noticeable delay, both for the food and my happy hour wine. Service was a bit slow overall, and our waitress didn't offer a second glass of wine until we were about to leave, so I ended up skipping it. Overall, the quality of the fish was average--nothing particularly memorable or worth raving about and not worth returning. Sadly disappointed :(

Incredible views. Worth the wait to sit near window or balcony. Food was delicious and very fresh.read more

I've been to Blue Ocean / Harumama a few times, and it never disappoints. On this visit, we chose…read moreto sit outside, and it was absolutely beautiful enjoying our meal with an ocean view. We ordered the sake flight, the Omakase Box, and the Beef Udon, and every single dish was delicious. This has become my go-to spot whenever I'm in La Jolla.

Came here for lunch. Got the chirashi (my go-to for wanting fish variety + filling rice for…read morecheaper than individual nigiri... just build it in muh mouth!) which was fantastic. Wife got a buncha safe salmon nigiri and the hamachi toastadas -- everything was super tasty. Attentive service and cute decor inside, what's not to like?

I can't give them a 5, but that might just be because I haven't tried most of their sushi items. I…read morelove this place! Bar seating is amazing and the chef talks with you, makes recommendations and it's just a wonderful experience. I did mostly hot dishes and they were good. I would make a reservation for the bar and I'd skip the miso soup, but otherwise probably the most satisfying meal I've had in San Diego so far. Scallop appetizer: this would be the dish I ask for as my last meal 10/10 perfection! Miso soup: 7/10 not a lot of tofu or wakabe Tempura crab: 7/10 with the lemon and salt addition is 9/10 Blu fin nigiri: 8/10 I've had better at one other place in San Diego so I can't say it's the best but it is good Yellow tail nigiri:10/10 I cannot say enough good things about this Wagyu nigiri: 8/10 flavorful but just not my jam

Takaramono Sushi is easily one of the best sushi spots we've been to in San Diego. It's a bit more…read moreelevated than your typical sushi restaurant, and you won't find an overwhelming list of traditional rolls here, which I really appreciate. The menu is thoughtfully curated, with just a handful of rolls and more of an emphasis on sashimi and nigiri, which is exactly what we love. The restaurant itself is smaller and intimate, which added to the experience, and having convenient parking was a plus. Service was quick and attentive, and our waiter was incredibly helpful with recommendations throughout the meal. We started with the cucumber salad and seaweed salad, both fresh, light, and refreshing. The A5 Wagyu is an absolute MUST, truly one of the highlights of the night. It was unbelievably good and practically melted in your mouth. We also ordered the Hamachi, La Jolla Roll, and Pearl Roll, and every single one was exceptional. I honestly couldn't choose a favorite! I'm so glad we decided to try Takaramono. Everything felt fresh, beautifully prepared, and thoughtfully done from start to finish. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to. So, so good!

Got into town late and found this spot open until 9:30 p on a Thurs. We walked in around 8:45p and…read morethe friendly waiter greeted us promptly and seated us. Our food came out quickly and the servers brought it with a warm smile. The fish is fresh and tender. Not stringy or smelly. We would Def eat here again.

It was an amazing dinner. I had the chicken entree and my dad and I shared a tasty desert sushi…read moreplate along with edamame with garlic. The service was swift and the food came out very quick. Our server was amazing because she told us everything on the menu was delicious and she wasn't wrong. The overall feeling of the restaurant was amazing with a traditional Japanese feel to it. Highly recommend for those in La Jolla in search of delicious sushi.

Dinner on a Saturday night…read more My friend lives in La Jolla and suggested trying Akari since it was under newer management from previous years. Everything was great - the service, decor and most importantly, the sushi. I ordered the protein roll, a Philadelphia roll and a beer. Everything tasted fresh and given that we're a beach city, I liked how the protein roll came on a dish in the shape of a shell (see photo). I was happy that they had my Ichiban beer, as not all places serve it, but they only have it the large size and normally I order the regular size. They had comfy booths to sit in and a beautiful mural on the wall, which added to the ambiance. I felt like the restaurant was clean - a very important factor when eating raw fish! I don't get to downtown La Jolla very often, but I will definitely go back here again when in the area. Parking can be a little bit tricky, but we came in the early evening to avoid the later dinner weekend crowd. So we drove around for a bit and finally found a spot. The restaurant is definitely worth the effort!

Such a cute little sushi spot in a beautiful part of La Jolla! The atmosphere is casual and…read morerelaxed, which makes it perfect for an easy lunch, but the food definitely doesn't feel casual when it arrives. Everything we had was incredibly fresh, the portions were generous, and the presentation was thoughtful. Honestly, that's half the fun of going out for sushi. You eat with your eyes first, and these dishes looked so pretty. The rolls were colorful, thoughtfully plated, and tasted just as good as they looked. Fresh fish, great portions, beautiful presentation, and a sunny La Jolla setting...pretty hard to complain about that.

the circumstances that brought us back to this place again are for another day, but let's just say…read moreit was our second sushi restaurant of the night and like last time currently this place was just OK. It has a nice atmosphere, especially outside although we sat at the sushi bar inside. My absolutely stunning date had a very good salmon skin hand roll and the albacore sushi was not the best, but not the worst. I was not a big fan of the mint in the water, but it wasn't OK touch The service at the sushi bar was friendly, but not overly attentive and we were very frustrated that it took four requests to finally get the check. There were plenty of people just standing around and somebody said can you close out this table and then nobody did anything about it.

We found this way after taking a night walk around La Jolla. They did not have dedicated parking…read morebut there tends to be enough people coming and going that you can usually find a spot somewhere close. The street with a few restaurants is closed off at least at night. We have come here a few times. We had the Crunch Shrimp Roll (amazing), the Salmon Avocado Roll (small for the price) and the Miso Cream Udon with Shrimp and Scallops (worth the trip). We also, after the first time, ordered a side of white rice. It is a pro move. After you finish the Miso Cream Udon add the rice and it will soak up all of the goodness. Do Not Leave Any Cream Behind. They were busy so it took a bit for them to take our order but we weren't in a hurry. There is cool art on the wall and one made of cut wood blocks that may just be held together by gravity. I was very tempted to remove a block but I don't want to get banned from this place as we want to come back : )

Great and easy location, walking distance from La Jolla shores beach! Indoor and outdoor dining…read morearea makes for great people watching. Would recommend the rolls and carpaccios, nigiri was okay, not the freshest I've had in SD. I would focus on the appetizers and rolls here!

Randomly came here because I wanted sushi. This place is legit good! So impressed with the food…read moreand service. Our server was amazing too. Brandon was great! The food also came out fast! Parking- large but busy. Ambiance - the decor is nice. The restaurant is small but can fit so many people in a good way. Food- got several sushi rolls. My favorite was the meat on top sushi! Wow. So good. Brandon recommended it and it was on point. We also got the flight sake drinks and beer. Loved everything!! Totally come here.

Hands down my favorite Japanese spot! Honestly, Kinoyume…read morechecks every single box. First off, they have a huge lot with tons of spaces, so you don't have to stress or circle around looking for a parking spot before you eat. The moment you walk in, the vibe is super nice! The decor is gorgeous, and the whole place is nice&clean. You can sit right at the sushi bar, which looks pristine, and watch the chefs work their magic. Their menu is HUGE. Literally anything you could possibly be in the mood for, from fresh sushi, rice bowls, noodles and grilled skewers that smell amazing as soon as they bring them out. Everything tasted super fresh and high quality. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, easy parking, and top-tier cleanliness. I'll definitely be coming back here often!

Excellent food , great service . Sushi Ota has been a…read moreclassic Japanese restaurant in Mission Bay of San Diego . Reservation is a must even if you dine in a weekday . We ordered the OTO B set , one order of the Tokusen nigiri, 3 pc shrimp tempura and Matcha ice cream . To be continued...

Food: chef's choice nigiri (12 pieces). Comes with miso soup. The fish was just ok, the rice was on…read morethe small side. I was expecting better. Service: quick and efficient. We were out under one hour. Some may feel rushed. Ambiance: I made a reservation and the place was packed on a Wednesday night. Sorry won't be back.

After a few years, we returned for a dinner experience that surpassed my previous attempt to dine…read morehere. My wife wanted to celebrate her birthday with tonkatsu to the level of our Tokyo dining experience. Our overall dining experience was exceptional. We had not been able to make reservations so we attempted to walk in upon opening. We arrived before opening and were surprised to see a line of about 5 parties ahead of us. By the time the doors opened there was another 5 parties in line behind us. Nevertheless, we were able to get a large table on their patio. We received service promptly. Everything we ordered was phenomenal. The baby octopus kaarage and chicken kaarage were on point down to the dipping sauce, Japanese mayo and lemon wedges. The fillet katsu was cooked to perfection and the shredded cabbage was dressed with gingery flavor. This meal just hit every aspect that tonkatsu in Japan has to offer. I was very impressed with the quality, presentation and foremost the taste of all the food. Oishi des!

got a katsu curry. previously i didn't think i liked either katsu or japanese curry but i liked…read moreboth here. the pork loin was juicy & tasty & the breading was crisp. (i tried a bite of the leaner fillet katsu, but preferred the juiciness & flavor of the fattier cut.) the curry was tasty as well, not just like generic curry powder. it almost reminded me of gumbo? the food came out rly quickly too. my only gripe was that the portions were small for the price just note that the space is small so you definitely need a reservation, & you can't linger too long as they'll need space for the next