I was driving down Miramar road and was craving matcha. I stumbled upon this and had to try. I never had lychee matcha, until I came here, and it was delicious. The potatoes in the egg sando were a bit overbearing, but the flavor was still delicious. They also had other options to select if you're on the go and need something to snack on. They also had racks of Japanese snacks that you rarely see, so that was pretty cool. I'll definitely be coming back to try more on their menu and to-go selections. read more

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Quick service, good portions, friendly staff, just a little pricey. I ordered the gyudon which the menu said was 18 but I think they didn't have time to update their menu because the charge on my receipt said 19. Kind of pricey for a grab and go bento but they do give you a good portion of meat. I might be able to eat the rest for another meal. I also got the double matcha and it's not bad, a little sweet for my asian tastebuds (I forgot to ask to adjust sugar). I think they use whipped cream in the double matcha foam because I can taste it. Personally not a fan of whipped cream but I am curious how their normal matcha latte would taste. They also have sandos here which I didn't try this time but would in the future! read more

Sumo Go - half eaten gyudon (a ton of meat) - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

4 stars. I recently came back from Japan, so walking into Sumo Go definitely brought me back! It's a cute Japanese grab-and-go spot with egg sandos, katsu sandos, Asian snacks, Japanese drinks, and a cafe where you can order fresh food. The staff was super nice. We tried the: * Gyudon: simple, comforting, and a good portion of meat compared to Yoshinoya * Una Don: a rich, savory grilled eel filet over nice that was quite filling The regular bowls are a fair size, though prices lean a little high for what you get. Overall, a fun little taste of Japan in Miramar and a great option for a quick lunch. I'd definitely come back to try some of their sandos, curry, and tempura. read more

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Looking for lunch places in Miramar, Sumo Go popped up. It's a very small casual restaurant where you order at the counter and your food comes out. They have a small area of tables if you choose to eat there. They are known for their unadon, teriyaki bowls, matcha drinks, and egg sandos. While you wait for your food, you can shop at their convenient store filled with imported Japanese snacks and drinks. Our food came out within a few minutes. The food was tasty and flavorful. The guy working there was kind enough to offer me a little more curry as he saw I ran out before I finished my rice. I felt the prices were a little high given its casual Japanese food between $16-28 per entree. But overall solid food that was filling. read more

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Overview: authentic, delicious Japanese food, such welcoming service, and a very wide variety of snacks ---- I'm so glad that Sumo Go (aka Sumo Size at the farmers' markets) has a physical location close to my work! It makes it so much more convenient instead of going to farmers' markets like OB and having to struggle to find parking. Here they are located in a shared plaza so there are plenty of spots! My go-to favorite thing to order is their Una Don $18 reg / $28 sumosize (large). The eel is so tender and melt-in-your-mouth, each bite feels like it transports me back to Japan. It comes on a bed of rice and coated with their homemade teriyaki sauce which was the perfect amount. The eel filets were huge and filling, the price is basically like ordering an eel sushi roll and getting 2-3 times the amount of eel that you would get (so much more worth it in my opinion)! ---- It's a very convenient store, with prepackaged food like katsu sandos and egg salad sandos, so many snacks (aisles and aisles of them!), both matcha and coffee drinks (around $7-8ish), and cookies! ---- The service is so friendly and welcoming, everyone here is so polite and the interactions made my day! There is both inside and outside seating, which you can either grab your bowl to-go or eat it there. It was very clean and neat. I love how well organized their snack aisles are! Literally so many snacks to choose from, it was amazing to peruse around the aisles looking at all of the different kinds of things they had. ---- Overall: come by for a convenient place for delicious food, no longer do you have to venture out to farmers' markets for these wonderful dishes! not only is the food great, their service, variety of items, and drinks were all astounding, thank you for being here!!! read more

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I stopped by this place on a whim and was delighted to see the selection of Asian snacks they had. I got cool items like strawberry Oreos and various Asian flavored lays chips (like fried crab). The establishment is not huge and has just a few tables and chairs along with a few shelves of snacks. The staff working was friendly and I have no complaints about the service. My only issue was I found the restaurant portion to be a bit on the expensive side. We got an order of orange pork and it was definitely on the small side for what we paid. We also got suimai but those were tiny as well (about 1/4 the size of what I was expecting). Overall however, I'll be back to raid their selection of snacks. read more

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Sumo Go is amazing!!! Gyu don curry is a perfect food, my comfort food. HUGE portions, the large is like 4 meals. Great flavor, a really nice person took my order and made sure that my drink was not too sweet. Really really kind!! There are some tables inside and outside to eat. There's a lychee at the bottom of the lychee matcha!!! Tons of fun products in the store. This place is seriously awesome!!! Can't wait to come back! read more

Sumo Go - Gyu Don Curry large!! Huge!!! - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I'm obsessed with anything Japanese, so I was excited to check out Sumo Go. It's a small, cozy spot where you can sit down and eat, but also great if you're just stopping by to grab snacks and drinks to go. They have a good selection of Japanese chips, candy, and snacks. I was excited to see katsu and egg salad sandos! Egg sando doesn't taste like the ones from 7-Eleven or FamilyMart in Japan, but they're still really tasty. My favorite thing was the Orange Candied Oat Latte. It was so good! It wasn't overly sweet, and the orange paired so well with the coffee. Such a unique drink, I will be back to order it again :) read more

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Quick lunch today my wife suggested that we try this place. More like a restaurant/convenience food store. They had tasteful music going on. Some tables off to the side but most of the tables and chairs were outside. Perfect since we brought our corgi. Service was good and relatively fast. I got their curry bowl with pork cutlets and my wife got oyakudon bowl. Both hit the spot. For drinks my wife got the lychee matcha, and I got the Ramu Bottle in original flavor. Price was right, close to our home in Mira Mesa, and our dog was happy to come along. A Win-Win for us! Yes we'll fit them in our round table of places to eat. read more

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Sumo Go is a combination eatery and grocery store in the Miramar neighborhood. Their end suite used to be the home of a short-lived South African restaurant. Parking spaces were plentiful in the plaza lot. Four small tables were placed outside for al fresco dining. A similar number of larger tables were inside along the right windows. Upon entering, multiple sets of shelves greeted you with displays of various Asian dried goods. A refrigerated display in the back left corner held items like sandos, cake rolls, and prepackaged beverages. The service counter was in the back right of the room. A menu board hung behind the counter that featured rice bowls with different kinds of proteins as the main food offerings. Three of the bowls were available in medium ($18) and large ($28) sizes. Several hot snacks were also available. For drinks, espresso, matcha, and lattes were the main choices. My takeout order consisted of the Shumai as a snack and the Gyu Don Curry as an entree. The Shumai (or pork hash as known to some) came as nine dumplings. To my surprise, they were like fritters with a creamy instead of meaty interior. I wonder if the kitchen mistakenly served takoyaki instead because I have never encountered shumai like what I was given. The curry was made up of thinly sliced beef, onions, potatoes, carrots, and white rice. The brown sauce was mildly spicy and flavorful. The large portion that I purchased was sufficient to feed 2-3 people. The worker who took my order was very pleasant. The Gyu Don Curry by itself was between four and five stars. On the other hand, the Shumai was somewhere between two and three stars. Overall, I rounded my takeout experience at Sumo Go to a four star level. read more

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Okay, this review is going to be a little all over the place because my brain gets excited when I find a good matcha. First things first... the double matcha was AMAZING. Smooth, earthy, not overly sweet, and it actually tasted like quality matcha instead of sugary green milk. I've had a lot of matcha around San Diego (probably more than my wallet would like to admit), and Sumo Go is officially in my top 3 matcha spots in San Diego. That's saying something. I actually haven't tried the food yet, but I stood there staring at everyone else's orders and everything looked bomb. They have donburi bowls, sandos, curry, karaage, Japanese snacks... basically all the things I already know I'm going to come back for. One thing I wasn't expecting was how cute the shop is. It's not just a place to grab a drink--they have shelves full of Japanese snacks, drinks, instant ramen, ice cream, and little treats that make you want to wander around for a few minutes before you leave. And can we appreciate the location? It's literally right below the dispensary... so if you happen to get the munchies, you don't have to think too hard about your next stop. Whoever planned that deserves a raise. The staff was super friendly, the place was clean, and the vibe was really welcoming. I already know I'll be back to work my way through the menu because if the food is even half as good as that matcha, it's going to be dangerous for my bank account. 10/10. Highly recommend if you're a fellow matcha snob. read more

Sumo Go - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I love how this place has such a great selection of food. My favorite dish was hands down the large unadon. The eel was perfectly grilled, and I also really enjoyed their house made teriyaki sauce. I had enough to bring the other half home for a second meal. I also got to eat some of my husband's large gyudon curry. We thought it was unique because most places have chicken katsu curry, but not gyudon curry. This was also delicious. We ordered a matcha lychee cloud kori, and enjoyed the lychee flavor. We also got a large matcha einspanner, but felt like it'd be best with a bit of oat milk for added flavor. There are about 5 small tables inside for you to enjoy your food and drinks. You can also buy snacks, desserts, and drinks that are prepackaged if you're looking for a quick grab and go. Service wise, they're efficient and also check in to see if you're enjoying your food and drinks. I really enjoy Sumo Go, and will definitely be back! read more

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Japanese convenience store / eatery / cafe on Miramar Road. Friendly service. Delicious, imported snacks. There are a few tables for you to dine at & I am already eyeing the dishes I want to order, such as Una Don (eel) & their Gyu don (beef). They serve a variety of espresso & matcha drinks. Lychee Cloud Nori: Flavorful & sweet. Next to Mankind Dispensary. read more

Very cute store with yummy food. The workers are very kind. For the unagi bowl, it had a bit too much sauce for my liking which made it slightly too salty, but I enjoyed it a lot because the unagi had a nice taste. I would like to come back to try other signature drinks because they were a good balance of sweetness and flavor. read more

Sumo Go - Una Don, Gyu Don Curry, matcha Einspanner, matcha Coco Crush - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Sumo Go is an absolute gem and now a Go-To spot for me! They specialize in high quality food, drinks, and snacks from Japan. I was ravenous for an early lunch and we ordered a large Gyu Don curry ($28) and large Una Don ($28). The large size is absolutely the way to go - as the owner described it - you get double the food for not double the price (regular size is $18). The portions are huge and the food was so delicious, fresh, it blew me away. It was plenty to bring back for dinner. The unagi was perfect cooked and we got an entire filet with the large size order. I couldn't stop eating the Gyu Don curry. When we left the owner even stopped by to offer some curry to go and some boxes and bags. Awesome service! We also ordered a matcha einspanner. My only recommendation would be to offer this drink with oat milk as it was made only with water. They have a few tables inside and outside. Overall this place is awesome! read more

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Tried their food cart Sumosize at the Japanese friendship garden- I liked their eel bowl! read more

Sumo Go - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for the first time and was blown away by how many snacks they sell from my childhood! My husband and I shared a Unadon, a chicken karaage and their seasonal strawberry matcha drink. The unadon sumo size is HUGE and enough for the two of us to share. The flavor was 10/10! The karaage flavor was also really good but bit on the dry side so it may just be the cut of meat we got. Strawberry Matcha Latte was amazing! They definitely use quality matcha here and bonus points for oat milk alternatives! Staff was also super nice and we got our food pretty quickly! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Ok. It was decent but. I ordered katsudon. The katsu was bit overcooked. I was happy it was made to order but finished product was a bit of misfire for me. With the price I paid for, I can get same katsudon from a place in San Diego that already have my 5/5 approval. Katsudon here, 4/5. Karaage was good though. 5/5. Gyudon. It sort of works, but there was too much oil for me. 4/5. read more

I was surprised by how big the servings were! I wish they offered a smaller bowl option at a lower price. We tried the unagi, gyu don curry, and orange chicken karaage. Everything was good for a quick to-go lunch, but the chicken was my favorite. So good and filling! I also picked up some snacks from their store, including a few I hadn't seen at the bigger Japanese grocery stores. There's a small dine-in area inside that's cute and cozy. Overall, a great experience! I still need to try their specialty drinks next time. read more

Sumo Go - Orange chicken, gyu don curry and unagi - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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For my first time visit, I tried their Egg Salad Sando to-go which was already made and located in their refrigerated shelf. Was just above $7. Has both egg and potato inside. I liked it, no complaints. Good amount of each ingredient; not too much mayo, had enough egg salad filling, and bread was soft. It came with a brown savory sauce which I never tried with an egg sandwich before, but thought it was worked well together. Service was nice from the gentleman that day. Small shop with a a few tables inside read more

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I love this place!! I'm a huge fan of gyoza and get them every time. They're always piping hot and drizzled with teriyaki sauce. I also really like their espresso and coffee drinks like their einspanner. The owners of Sumo Go also have booths at many farmers markets around San Diego, so you may have already tried some of their food before. I know I did. The first time I stopped at Sumo Go, the owners actually recognized me even though it had been some years! On that note, the staff here are absolutely lovely. So friendly, helpful, welcoming. It makes the place feel cozy. Whenever I visit, Ashley is there ready to assist, and she always greets me like an old friend. Everyone else I've met has been super chill and kind. You can tell from talking to the staff here that this restaurant is their passion. Support small and local business and check it out! read more

Sumo Go - Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Great Japanese convenience store with delicious matcha, sandos, donburi bowls, Japanese snacks and sweets, and more! Reminds me of the convenience stores in Japan. The gyudon was amazing -- just wish that there was an option to crack an egg on top! Also enjoyed the unagi bowl but gyudon was our favorite. read more

Wow, we tried this restaurant for dinner and food was wonderful! It's a cute little restaurant and parking was easy. We ordered to go which included the teriyaki shrimp tempura, pork katsu don and eel una don as well as a double matcha. I had to ask the lady what was the special spice they had at the counter and she said it makes the food taste better. I also asked if it was spicy and she said no. So I took some to try with our to go order. As soon as we got home, we were so impressed with the taste of the dishes we chose. My husband is a good cook and he said the eel was very good. I included the special spice on my pork katsu and it was pretty good too although not as crispy as the one in Japan (of course) but the flavor of the rice, eggs and onions were good. My favorite was the teriyaki shrimp tempura appetizer....so good. I also enjoyed the double matcha latte. We will definitely return here!!! The only thing I noticed is that I'm not sure if there's a restroom since it's a Grab and Go place. Maybe not for this place since it's for to go orders or for a quick stop for lunch or dinner. Service was good too since the lady answered my questions on the spice and favorite dishes. read more

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We ordered the Una Don, Gyu Don Curry, and the grab and go Egg Sando (not pictured). Everything was so delicious and flavorful!! The Una Don (eel) was my favorite dish, the eel was soft and such a delight to eat. I try not to eat a lot of rice but I couldn't help myself the rice was so good! I'm glad we found this gem and we will definitely be back! I must also add that the service is was amazing! He was very friendly and genuine! Thank you! read more

Sumo Go - Una Don (eel) and Gyu Don Curry (beef/curry) - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Delicious little spot with friendly staff and very yummy food! The drinks were tasty and the bowls were filling and I think appropriately priced for the size and quality (though it'll still run you $18-20ish minimum at the time of this writing). The shop also has a variety of Asian snacks for purchase. read more

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The eel bowl was soooo good & moist but I wish I got more eel for the price I paid for plus a good tip for a to go order. :(

essentially a bigger, a bit better, more expensive yoshinoya. gyudon. it was chill. sumo go read more

Sumo Go - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

I tried the Gyu Don bowl at Sumo Go, and it was a surprisingly satisfying spot for a quick Japanese comfort meal. The portion size was huge,the bowl was packed with thinly sliced beef over rice, topped with pickled ginger, green onions, and sesame seeds. The beef was tender and flavorful with a sweet-savory sauce that soaked nicely into the rice without being overwhelming. The pickled ginger added a fresh contrast that helped balance the richness. Their drinks are really great as well! Will definitely be back to try more when I'm in the area! read more

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My brother recently recommended we try Sumo Go, since he's been there before once or twice and wanted to show me a new spot. We ended up getting the Karaage Chicken Bowl and Takoyaki with Double Matchas for both of us. I really liked the Takoyaki, since it tasted nice and savory with a good crispness to the outside and the Double Matcha really hit the spot. It's hard to find well-made matcha sometimes but I was pretty impressed! Definitely better than your average chain coffee store matcha. They ended up bringing us an order of Gyoza on the house for coming back and supporting them, and it was also very delicious. This is a great spot with kind people running it and I would recommend it to anyone who's in the area. read more

Sumo Go - Karaage Chicken & Takoyaki - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Felt like a little nice very clean place. Staff was kind and thoughtful (he thought i was take out and considered dilution so went easy in the ice of my espresso einspanner). gyu don was larger than expected so that was nice. there are a 2? 3? tables on the right if u want indoor. niche place :) read more

Sumo Go - Gyu Don and Einspanner - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Omg the best. Got a simple egg salad sandwich. Amazing and huge. Will come back for teriyaki etc!! You have to try it

Absolutely delicious. We orderd the teriyaki chicken karage bowl, egg salad sando and the coco matcha. The egg sando was one of the best Ive had. The bread was perfect, and the egg was well seasoned. The karaage bowl was crispy and hit all the right notes. The matcha was pretty good, but the food was my favorite. I will be back. read more

Sumo Go - Egg Salad Sando - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place will become my new go-to spot for lunch or even grabbing some for tomorrow's lunch! Their double matcha is amazing & you can tell the food is cooked to perfection. I love the vibe here and also it's the perfect place to grab all your cravings of Asian snacks. Highly recommend for your next visit! read more

My husband wanted me to write this review because he swears on the matcha americano here! And he is a big matcha connoisseur. We enjoy the unagi don even the regular size was great for us to share. We saw the portions of the large and that was humongous. I will say the unagi does have little bone fragments that was not noticeable eating but you do see it. I liked how it was not too sweet as some unagi don drench it in sauce. I think this was the perfect amount as well as the quality of the rice. The service was also nice. We had the pork katsu sando and that was nothing too crazy but it was good for a quick meal. I enjoyed my lychee matcha and once again, it was not too sweet. My husband states he wants to try everything on the menu so there you go, folks. read more

Very cute store with a multitude of options. They have grab and go food, snacks, drinks, and entrees. I got the gyoza and they were deliciously fried and crunchy. There is a cute little seating area with a handful of tables & the staff is super friendly. They had a variety of condiments at the counter, I just opted for soy sauce. I definitely will be coming back. read more

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Cute spot just opened on Miramar! Decided to stop since I had some time to kill before my doctor's appointment. They open at 9 so it was perfect. I got a double matcha and gyoza. The matcha was super tasty and you can tell they use good quality matcha. The gyoza was super nice and crispy and the sauce wasn't too salty. And bonus they have a grocery area where you can buy snacks, bottled drinks, ice cream and pastries! read more

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I work at the farmers markets and I love eating at Sumo Size when I see them. When the person working the markets told me about the soft opening of their new store, Sumo Go, I had to attend. The day of the soft opening, I was ordering food for my wife and me so we could have lunch together on her break. My wife wanted to know if they had any Teriyaki Shrimp. I've never seen that on the menu before, but I called to ask anyway. The person who answered the phone was so polite and said they didn't have a Teriyaki Shrimp, but could put teriyaki sauce on the Shrimp Tempura dish. I told them I was satisfied with that option and continued my way over to the soft opening. After parking, I walked toward the store and was thrilled to have been greeted by the person from the farmers markets who gave me a quick tour! It was a beautiful space for a grab-and-go store. Enough space to seat a few customers, and enough clear space from the entrance to the counter for those quick grab-and-go orders. The space also had a lovely array of Japanese snacks and an open refrigerator display case with their "cold food". Their "hot food" was all on a menu placed above the counter next to their drinks menu. When I got to my wife on her lunch break, we opened our to-go containers to see a near-flawless display of our food. The custom Teriyaki Shrimp were placed ever so carefully in the center of the rice and delicately drizzled in the teriyaki sauce. My unagi rice bowl was also lovingly centered with shredded nori, and sesame seeds on top. It melted with every bite, taking me along with it. From the phone call with a custom order to receiving the food, my overall experience was phenomenal. The store is also conveniently located downstairs from a large dispensary. I'm very excited to frequently come back to this place. We live in greater San Diego and it's a little bit of a drive, but it's worth it for great customer service, an eye-catching and colorful space, and food that has love and craftsmanship cooked into it. I'd rate this place 10 Stars if I could! See you again soon, Sumo Go! read more

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Everything I've tried here is solid. I got the small gyudon and it's packaged with both rice and beef. Honestly not sure what beef they're using but it taste super premium. Extra soft, melt in your mouth. I also got the egg salad and it didn't disappoint. It wasn't life changing amazing but pretty much as expected for a Japanese egg salad sandwhich. There were patatoe chunks, though, which was unexpected but not unpleasant. 5 stars excellent service and fast speed! Worth a try. This one is going to stick around, I think. read more

Y'all gotta come thru and get some of their sandos and donburi's. Good deal for being under $20, and their sumo sized options can cover lunch and dinner. I had to take a bite of the food before reviewing it ofc. (Sando $7, katsudon bowl is $16) read more

Sumo Go - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good snacks to grab before heading to SD safari zoo! Definitely recommend. They're located in a pretty obscure place so come support small business :) Chicken Karaage: Super crispy where you even get bits of skin and meat! The spicy mayo sauce made it really addicting :) Double Matcha Latte: standard Egg Sando & Pork Katsu Sando: bigger than we thought and very filling! read more