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 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.

The pig buns are so fun! Pork inside is ground up with spices. (Not like a pork bbq bun.) I thought…read morethat it was tasty and nicely salted. Not the best pork bun I've had but it was so cute that I don't think that I cared. :) Also picked up a rainbow roll. Very heavy with the filler of crab meat and rice. Thin slivers of fish on top. I'd skip this one next time and get a different roll. I still enjoyed the takeout food at sunset by the park and would order from 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!

Sushi Nekosan is the best sushi I've ever had - I have no idea why some reviews are lower. I…read morerecommend Ultimate Hamachi & Crispy rice tuna roll 10/10. Like so amazing my husband and I rave about them all the time. We are done trying new sushi restaurants and will stick to Nekosan because it's just so much better!

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!

Everything was great! They star some of their favorites on the menu, which I always appreciate and…read moredefinitely went off. We had a large group, so we shared a bunch of rolls and appetizers, which was the perfect way to try different things. Everything we had was really good. The staff was great as well. They didn't seem to have much of a cocktail menu, so we went with a bottle of wine instead. Overall, a great spot for a group and definitely worth checking out!

Exquisite culinary experience and outstanding service!…read more Everything we ordered was excellent. The miso Chilean sea bass was incredibly tender with a perfectly balanced miso glaze. The chicken cutlet was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cooked perfectly. The hot stone beef was high quality and literally melted in our mouths. The king salmon and salmon belly sushi were some of the freshest we've had. The baked toro roll was a pleasant surprise, such a unique combination of texture, flavor, and consistency. The restaurant itself is modern, clean, and inviting. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. Owner and Chef Simon is warm, welcoming, and truly hands-on. He was greeting guests, bussing tables, and making sure everyone was taken care of, which says a lot about how much he cares about the experience. In terms of quality, freshness, flavor, service, and value, Blue Ocean stands out among the sushi restaurants in the UTC area and surrounding communities. We'll definitely be coming back!

Got the C Jack Noodles and they were delicious. The portion was perfect for me and I ate the whole…read morething! Our waitress is super nice and helpful. When we walked in she let us sit anywhere. The music.. bumping. I can get up and dance. Great views as well!

Burmese food was good, flavorful and tastes homemade. Service was good he was very accommodating…read moreAnd nice. Please note ask about spice levels and what works for you.

This is one of the OG sushi spots in San Diego, and I've been coming here on and off for decades…read more It had been quite a few years since my last visit, though. With so many new sushi restaurants opening around town, it's a little out of the way for us, and honestly, I had almost forgotten about it. I'm so glad we decided to come back because it's every bit as good as I remembered. I made a reservation for the sushi bar, which is always my favorite place to sit at a traditional sushi restaurant. Instead of ordering my usual rolls, I decided to splurge on the Chef's Choice nigiri. I also asked the chef to serve each piece one at a time rather than bringing everything out at once. I love taking my time, enjoying each bite, and watching the chefs work, which is another reason I prefer sitting at the counter. The Chef's Choice was absolutely worth it. Every piece was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. My favorite was the aged toro, which had been aged for three months. It had such a rich, buttery flavor and completely melted in my mouth. My husband ordered a few specialty rolls, and he was very happy with both the quality and the generous portions. I also upgraded my regular miso soup to the clam miso soup, and I'm so glad I did. The broth was delicate and flavorful without being overly salty, and the clams added a wonderful sweetness. Even though I was already pretty full, I couldn't resist ordering three pieces of tempura after seeing them come out for another customer. I rarely order tempura in the U.S. because it's often heavily battered, when authentic Japanese tempura should be light, crisp, and delicate. If you've ever been to a dedicated tempura restaurant in Japan, you know exactly what I mean. This tempura was surprisingly close to what you'd find in Japan--light, airy, and perfectly crispy without feeling greasy. For dessert, we shared the green tea Basque cheesecake. It leaned a little on the dry side, but I still really enjoyed it because the matcha flavor was rich, bold, and not overly sweet. We also had a chance to chat with Akira-san behind the sushi bar, which made the evening even more enjoyable. The hospitality and attention to detail really reminded me why I've always loved this place. With so many trendy and expensive sushi restaurants in San Diego these days, this restaurant continues to stand the test of time. The quality of the fish is outstanding, the atmosphere is authentic, and I honestly think the prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's a classic for a reason, and I'll definitely be making the drive back more often.

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.