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    Shiku Sushi

    4.3 (602 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Luba K.

    I'm surprised by the high ratings here, so if you're on the fence like I was, here's my experience. We made a reservation, but when we arrived it wasn't busy at all. There were 3 of us, and service was still incredibly slow. For example, it took about 20 minutes just to get an iced tea. The bigger issue was the food. In a place like La Jolla, I expect high-quality fish, and this just didn't deliver. The fish tasted bland and even looked off, noticeably paler than sushi I've had elsewhere. The crispy rice was disappointing, more mushy than crispy and pretty messy overall. The spicy scallop roll was so bad my cousin sent it back. The only thing I enjoyed was the albacore nigiri. I'd skip the Casanova, the Prospect, and the spicy tuna crispy rice.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll

    We have been this place many times always good and very clean and super friendly and owner is amazing guy recommend

    Salmon sashimi
    Jodi W.

    I absolutely love this cozy sushi spot on prospect st. The service is always on point and I have yet to be disappointed with the food. Ever! I love the salmon here. Best in SD in my opinion because it's consistently delicious. The tuna tango is a great choice for your tastebuds. The truffle oil and the cilantro w avocado is chefs kiss perfection. The parking is literally the only negative and it has zero to do with the business just the location. For being in the village the sushi is very reasonably priced and the menu has a ton of vegetarian options. Highly highly recommend five hard stars!!!!! bravo! San Diego is a tough place for sushi bc there are so many choices, and while most of my favorites are hit n miss, Shiku is consistently top tier!!!!

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    Catherine G.

    Dined outside for lunch since it was a beautiful day in sunny La Jolla. There were 2-3 seagulls hanging around eyeing the customers dining outside. One of the seagulls quickly swooped in and took one piece of Nigiri from my plate! The waitress took my plate and had the sushi chef remake my sushi order. Overall, all the dishes were delicious, however minus 1 star for the stolen sushi. If you dine outside, watch out for those hungry seagulls!

    Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Billy T.

    Really great spot! My friends and I unknowingly came in for happy hour on a Monday and was greeted with $5 wine, appetizers, and hand rolls. I took advantage of it and ordered the house white and a shrimp tempura hand roll while sharing the cartel roll. The food was really tasty and our server was awesome! I'd definitely come back again.

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    Gabriel M.

    Great sushi and really reasonable prices. It's in a great spot down in La Jolla and I've never been disappointed

    Their take on a rainbow roll was amazing!!

    First time at Shiku Sushi, and it definitely did not disappoint. We were immediately greeted and got a table in the outdoor seating. David our server was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed and had some great recommendations on the menu. Would 10/10 recommend to anyone and I will definitely be coming back.

    Huny and Indiana Jones roll
    Christina C.

    Nice people nice food really filling fast service will come again soon the miso soup and Indiana was my favorite

    Crispy Rice

    The food was delicious. There is very large quantities that really fill you up. The service was amazing the waitress was very nice and checked up on us constantly and the music was great. An overall 5/5!!

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    Kasey V.

    My friends and I came here for the happy hour on a Friday. We were seated immediately and all got multiple hand rolls, appetizers, and wine as a part of the happy hour deal. It was all excellent and came out fast. The music quietly played in the background so we could catch up and talk, which was great!!

    Gio M.

    First time visiting & so glad we found this place. Hana our server was very helpful & courteous with the menu. We started off with the cucumber salad & gyoza which was super fresh & light. We ordered the Pimp n' shrimp n' & Hana recommend the Indy-Ana Jones & man... I just can't wait to come back!

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    Renee L.

    My friends and I wanted to try Shiku. We were there during happy hour. They gyoza was really tasty. I ordered to Chicken Yokisoba and it was good. My friends tried the honey roll. They were out of fresh wasabi. Service is very friendly & helpful. It's very tiny inside. They do have a lunch menu.

    Delicious miso starter
    Angela D.

    Popped in for dinner and we were very happy with our experience! Fortunately we were able to sneak into seats at the bar, the selection of options are great for vegetarians and pescatarians alike! We all started with a warm cup of miso soup and seaweed salad. Both fresh, light flavors, and well balanced in crunch. We ordered quite a selection after a day of walking the cove and were happily full. The Chefs choice ended up being a repeat of same fish twice, and the pieces were a bit tough compared to what I was expecting but still overall very nice and clean. La Jolla roll was pretty neat coming with no rice but it was difficult to handle and the amount of imitation crab salad was a little overwhelming. The vegetarian rolls were crunchy and fresh and avocado salmon a perfect staple. If I were to go again I personally would skip rolls with the imitation crab meat, focus more on individual nigiri or sashimi and definitely more seaweed salad! Super kind staff, welcoming space!

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    Busy when I went so wait time was long. But food was excellent--lots of variety. I liked watching the chef make our sushi!

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    The sushi was delicious, and the service was very good! I would come again, especially with my friends !

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    Good crunch roll and spicy salmon roll. Salmon roll was just okay. It was good. Tasted fresh.

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    Takaramono Sushi

    Takaramono Sushi

    4.6(126 reviews)
    0.8 miLa Jolla
    Fine dining
    Takes reservations

    Takaramono isn't your standard sushi restaurant. While you can certainly get traditional nigiri and…read morerolls, the real stars of the show are the starters, literally all of them. The fish here is incredibly delicious, exceptionally and high quality, and treated like a work of art; it's so fresh that and extra sauces aren't even necessary. Although i do dabble in ponzu haha. To perfectly end the night, I always look forward to their ice cream topped with matcha. It is the ultimate finale. The service is unmatched. My partner and I have gotten to know the owner, who is kind and absolutely full of passion. That energy translates to the entire staff, the waiters are always professional and attentive, and the sushi chefs are truly top-of-the-line. The entire team works together to make magic happen. With its intimate, cozy layout and relaxed volume, it is the perfect spot for a date night. Because it's a boutique space, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. We absolutely love this place! Also perfect for takeout. Kinda obsessed.

    This is more of an upscale sushi spot with quality sashimi and service to match the higher price…read morepoint. I loved their cucumber salad and enjoyed the salmon oshi more than the pearl roll -- the flavors in the pearl roll just didn't pair as well for me personally. The 5-piece wagyu was just okay to me, although my friend really liked it. The uni was decent -- not amazing, but not bad either. Their matcha ice cream was tasty and a nice way to end the meal. Overall, it's a solid experience if you're looking for higher-end spot, but between the pricing, awkward parking, and lack of much of a view or ambiance, I don't find myself rushing back. Really want to give it a 3.5 but that's not an option !

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    Himitsu

    4.5(679 reviews)
    0.4 miLa Jolla
    $$$

    Superb omakase experience with great quality fish and vibes. Nothing truly beats having smooth,…read morebuttery fish on a dinner night. Out of the dishes I got -- hon maguro nigiri, ika with shiso nigiri, iwashi nigiri, nodoguro nigiri, zuke nigiri, himitsu roll, and himitsu sushi -- my favorite was surprisingly the ika with shiso nigiri. The ika was fresh and the shiso gave that sweet and delicate notes that did not disappoint. Although this was my favorite, all the other nigiris were also amazing as expected from a quality omakase place. Service was quick and friendly. Our server checked on us quite often. Chef mitsu also consistently made sure that we were enjoying the food and experience. The chef also gave his opinions on various fish and gave background to what fish he likes to select and suggest. Honestly, there was nothing better than hearing from a chef who loves his art and craft.

    I went with my mom for a bday celebration since the reviews looked good and I wanted to try a new…read morespot. The waitress was very nice but the sushi was fishy, rubbery and inedible. We had a bento box, Himitsu roll (which was fishy), the sushi lover set and the soft shell crab appetizer. The soft shell crab was the best thing there but I could not even finish half of my sushi due to how rubbery and inedible the rest of sushi was. The rice also fell apart immediately prior to picking it up with my chopsticks. I tried to just eat the sashimi without the rice to not waste food but we couldn't. The Bento box included salad that wasn't cleaned properly and included sausages and a very small amount of fish as the main course. There were also bones in a lot of the fish & eel nigiri (which I haven't experienced before) When asked how things tasted I mentioned that the sushi was rubbery and I couldn't finish the rest. She offered me to take it home which I politely declined. We were then charged a 20% service fee bundled in as a tip and this was not disclosed when we initially sat down. This was not only one of the most expensive lunches but my mom & I ended up getting sick later on that night and should have left halfway through the meal. Needless to say we will not be returning. We had hoped they would offer some sort of price break or an exchange for something else but it was such a horrible experience we just wanted to leave. Such a slimey way to do business and not disclosing a mandatory service fee.

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    Akari Sushi

    Akari Sushi

    4.9(64 reviews)
    0.6 miLa Jolla

    Akari Sushi is an absolute gem tucked away in a quiet pocket of La Jolla. As longtime fans of SoCal…read moresushi (we've spent years eating our way through the Normal Heights menu ), we don't say this lightly: this place hits. The fish is incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared -- and Chef Goody's menu absolutely slaps. I'd love to give specific recommendations, but truly we've been blown away by everything on the menu. You can't go wrong. Definitely peep at their daily specials list, too. Service is fantastic and friendly. The chefs are happy to chat, and always make excellent recommendations if you're unsure what to order. It feels welcoming without losing that elevated, special-occasion energy. Perfect for a date night, but also surprisingly accommodating for kids, which makes it an easy go-to whether you're celebrating or just craving really good sushi. It's one of those spots you almost don't want to tell people about... but you also don't want anyone to miss out. If you want top-tier sushi in La Jolla, this is it.

    Horrible food and services…read more First, we ordered two garage and two beer in the beginning . They served only one karake and one beer. When I pointed out the issue, the waitress did not acknowledge her mistake and she said that we are ordering additional beer and karake. I also ordered a nine pieces of sushi but she served nine pieces of sashimi. We were party of five and everyone ordered two or three dishes on the menu so we thought that someone else ordered the sashimi. Actually no one ordered the sashimi and she forgot to bring sushi that I ordered. There were no apologies for the horrible services rather blaming us. For the food, it was edible but the quality was not good. Salmon belly sushi was not from belly. It had no fats. Baja roll had way too much lemon so I couldn't taste salmon or tuna. Chicken katsu sauce was way too salty.

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    Sushi Mori - Yellowtail Jalapeno

    Sushi Mori

    4.0(522 reviews)
    0.9 miLa Jolla, La Jolla Shores
    $$

    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 : )

    Located a few minutes walk from La Jolla Shores, Sushi Mori offers casual indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. We stopped by for a spontaneous sushi lunch and ordered a couple of basic rolls to share which came with the standard soy sauce, wooden chopsticks and fresh ginger. Service was swift and friendly. My only beef was that the plastic water "glasses" were yellowed and old looking and should probably be replaced. Parking: Free nearby neighborhood street parking which could be tough in the summer months. Date of visit: December 2025. Helpful?

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    Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill

    Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill

    4.4(332 reviews)
    3.7 miUniversity City

    Westfield UTC gets another gem!!!!! This place is just as consistent as their Carlsbad location. I…read moreloved going to their Carlsbad location when my office was nearby. The never disappointed and the same goes for this La Jolla location. Everything was got was superb! But seriously the best bang for your buck is that Sushi box/boat! Like my goodness. Such a great selection of sushi, sashimi, nigiri!!!! My kids loved everything also (but their order is pretty simple - cucumber and California rolls) Salt and pepper calamari was nicely battered and fried. Jasmine our service was super nice and Simon the owner chef came by to say Hi also. This spot is a vibe. It would be a great spot for a girls night out or a date night too. I can see it being a popular lunch spot for the businesses around. I saw a convenient grab and go fridge on the way out. Lots more for me to try on their menu next time. Can't wait!

    Right off the bat the service was meh. I get it. It was busy but it took a few minutes to get…read moreacknowledged and seated. It took a few minutes to finallyI get seated. It was 3pm and they looked short staffed. After they seated us and several other guests it seemed to flow well. Ambiance was nice and modern. Clean dining area and an open feel. I ordered the Padre roll. Fresh with a nice tempura soft shell crab topping. My wife ordered the spicy tofu and green bean stir fry. The sauce was next level. So good, I don't think I'd enjoy a vegan dish in my life. Overall, a great experience. I only wish they had the appropriate staff.

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    SUNSHINE in: krab, avocado, cucumber out: assorted fish, green onion, spicy seafood salad dressing

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