If you're in Pacific Beach and craving sushi, Sushi Kuchi is hands down the best in the area. The…read morefreshness of the fish is next level -- every bite tastes clean, bright, and perfectly prepared. This has become one of my go-to lunch spots while working at Mission Bay High School. It's consistent, quick, and always delivers. The surf clam and scallop are absolute favorites of mine -- incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The owners are fantastic and really know how to market and connect with the community. You can tell they care about their customers. I also love how they'll occasionally surprise you with something on the house -- that personal touch goes a long way. And don't sleep on the bento box -- it's a must-order. You get miso soup, salad, and the tempura absolutely hits. It's filling, balanced, and a great value. Amazing food, great people, and top-tier freshness. Five stars all day.

Place to come with a big group to share a bunch of rolls and do some sake bombs…read more Most of the rolls are just California topped with something or something added. I wouldn't be coming here for the highest quality fish that melts in your mouth. Atmosphere is bare bones.

Ordered some takeout sushi to satisfy a late night craving. Impressed with the rolls. I also…read moreordered the deep fried jalapeño poppers which were pretty good, but the rolls were definitely better. I'd be interested in stopping by the actual restaurant for some ramen next time once the weather cools down

We got seated fairly quickly and service was also pretty fast…read more I'd rate Gyoza 2/5. I didn't feel like they were deep fried enough. Jumbo Karaage was tasty so would rate that 4/5. G Spot roll was our absolute favorite!! Would def go back for that. Lastly, surfer crunch roll was mid. Nothing too special to it. Overall, I'd like to go back to try the ramen next time. It seemed like a lot of the guests around us were mainly ordering that. I'd def go back for the g spot roll and would like to try a different roll instead of the surfer crunch.

This place was super amazing, and a quiet gem that my friend told me about…read more I came with low expectations, the place wasn't that busy but maybe it was cause of the day & time we had arrived. Customer service was fast, friendly and attentive. The price was on the high end but I do appreciate the taste and presentation. The inside decor was nice and comfy and for sure I would return.

We first stumbled upon Cherryfish on a weeknight. We made a reservation, but the restaurant was…read moreonly partially occupied, so it didn't seem necessary. We asked if we could sit on the patio since there was another couple already dining outside, but we were told no because the only available outdoor table was reserved. We ended up sitting at the bar instead. The food was excellent. We especially loved the Rockfish Tempura and the Akami Sushi Roll--both were fresh, flavorful, and easily the highlights of our meal. The cocktails, however, tasted different from what we expected. After asking the bartender, we learned they were sake-based cocktails rather than liquor-based, which would have been helpful to know upfront. What stood out, though, was that the "reserved" outdoor table remained empty for about 45 minutes after we arrived. By the time we left roughly 90 minutes later, it had only just been seated. We asked how we could reserve one of the two patio tables in the future and were told to make a reservation in advance and specifically request outdoor seating. So that's exactly what I did. After a few weeks, I made an OpenTable reservation for six about a week and a half in advance, specifically requesting outdoor seating, and even called to confirm. When we arrived, we were seated inside, where happy hour isn't offered. After nearly 20 minutes of back-and-forth, the host and Stephan insisted I had no reservation and suggested I booked the wrong date. I showed my OpenTable confirmation with the correct date, time, party size, and outdoor seating request, but they still denied it. The host acknowledged the mistake and offered to honor happy hour, but Stephan refused any accommodation, was dismissive, and even told me I was "lucky" they had a table for us because they were booked tonight. When I asked for a manager, he said he was the bar manager and there was no one else to speak to. We stayed because our friends had already arrived, but the issue wasn't missing out on patio seating--it was how the situation was handled. We were told to reserve outdoor seating in advance, which we did, yet even with proof of our reservation and confirmation call, the staff refused to acknowledge their mistake and instead made it seem like it was ours. Cherryfish has good food, but they need to improve both their reservation system and customer service. It took a long time to order the last time we came with family as well. Mistakes happen, but accountability and professionalism matter.

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 am not sure why people rave about this place I have been…read moreto many sushi restaurants but this place is not special Sushi quality is fair but over priced. Staff are pretentious The sushi chef does not care much for the service quality other than their customers who sits at the sushi bar which was surprising to me Pls spend your money elsewhere

I've been here many times, but this visit stood out. We sat at the bar, and the service was…read moreexceptional. Our bartender, Shelby, was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaged throughout our visit. It's clear she truly enjoys what she does. I was completely indecisive about what to order, so Shelby asked me to describe the flavors I enjoy and crafted a custom cocktail based on my preferences. She absolutely nailed it--it was phenomenal. Her outstanding service and engaging personality made for a fantastic experience, and I'll definitely be back.

We were here for a celebration because the view is always amazing. The menu looks great and that's…read moreprobably where I say it ends. I always have such high hopes, but tonight proved again why it's only mediocre and overpriced. I got the short ribs. There was no flavor to it. The meat was cooked amazing but there was just not enough flavor like a little bit more flavor to the sauce and a little bit more sauce , even the carrots were raw I couldn't even get a knife through them. To Russell sprouts one came and again, just not enough to them. They fell flat. The second order came an hour after we had finished our meal then the check was received. With said, returned product on our check. Our server never check back in on us. We had to ask other servers to assist us and bring us additional items lackluster

I came here on a Thursday evening for a girls dinner, 7:45pm reservation, we (four of us) all…read moremanaged to snag either street parking or a spot in the shared lot. We split appetizers of the agedashi tofu, cucumber sunomono, and crispy eggplant. We also got the chef's choice, Crunch Salmon roll, Rainbow roll, and Shrimp Tempura roll. Everything came out delicious! We were pleasantly surprised by the crispy eggplant. Definitely recommend getting it as the whole table wished we ordered more. The chef's choice was beautiful and tasted great! I'm not an uni fan, but this Santa Barbara urchin was amazing, subtly sea salty and no odd taste that I usually get. The place doesn't get super loud even with all the tables. We also ordered dessert of a matcha basque cheesecake and 2 yuzu ice cream. If you love yuzu like me, you'll love it! Almost like a sorbet rather than ice cream, but so refreshing! We absolutely enjoyed our meal here! The total came out to ~89 per person and everyone thought it was very reasonable for the quality of the fish and how much food we'd ordered!

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.

This was my fourth visit to Takaramono Sushi and it has been consistently excellent in terms of the…read morequality of the fish and the attentive and accommodating sushi chefs. It is located in a rather strange location with a small, very awkward parking lot on the NW corner of Pearl Street and La Jolla Blvd. kitty corner from the Baskin Robbins. However, it is very walkable from anywhere in the beach area or downtown La Jolla. Food is excellent and sushi chefs are very accommodating. For example, we ordered spicy tuna, hamachi and salmon hand rolls with avocado which were not on the menu and they were excellent. We had several orders of sashimi and nigiri and all were very fresh and delicious. We also ordered the La Jolla Roll, which is a rainbow roll with premium sashimi (salmon and bluefin toro and scallops...) on top of a California Roll with real snow crap instead of "krab". I also appreciate that they use real seaweeds for their garnishes and offer both "real" wasabi with mashed up green horseradish along with the more familiar pressed "soy sauce wasabi". Good sake selection, but no draft beers--only 12 oz bottles of light Japanese beers. Noise levels at the sushi bar are a bit overwhelming, particularly when they use butane torches to sear the fish and meat dishes. Service could also be more attentive. We waited about 15 minutes for our bill even though it was not busy. Food makes up for these minor deficits though. Overall a great spot. Highly recommended.

My kids took me to Takaramono Sushi for Father's Day, and I can honestly say this was one of the…read morebest sushi experiences I've had in San Diego. This is not your typical sushi restaurant with the same rolls you see everywhere. Every dish was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and full of unique flavors. From the premium nigiri and sashimi to the creative specialty rolls, every plate felt like something special. The quality of the fish was outstanding, and you can tell the chefs truly care about every detail. Some of the highlights were the toro, salmon dishes, scallops, ikura, and several chef creations that were unlike anything I've tried before. Even the desserts were excellent and made a perfect ending to the meal. What impressed me most was that there wasn't a single dish I didn't enjoy. That's extremely rare. The food, presentation, atmosphere, and attention to detail were all exceptional. A huge thank you to my kids for bringing me here. Takaramono Sushi turned Father's Day into a memorable experience, and I can't wait to come back.

Revisiting my prior reviews...we were away and came back and the food is still so fresh and the…read moreservice is so wonderful and highly recommend. Also, it is not hard to park up front if you call first and are running in... Good people, fresh vegetables, good energy... also everything is fresh and we're lucky to have this in PB...

We were staying at a hotel nearby and decided to get takeout. We want Chinese so this was the only…read moreplace that was pretty much open at Pacific Beach. We walked in there, the restaurant was clean. There was nobody there. The nice lady took our order and then went in the back to cook it. The service was fast and quick. The food I would have to say was OK, nothing special. I do recommend you try it out if you were in the area.