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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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'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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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

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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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

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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We had the jumbo eel don, shrimp curry don, the two kinds of grab & go sandos (egg salad and katsu pork). They weren't horrible but they also weren't that great either. Not sure what's with all the rave reviews. read more

My daughter and I had the Karage chicken and it was not crispy enough and flavor was meh. Just had spicy mayo and sprinkle of nori seaweed. Parts of chicken still had soggy flour coating between the chicken leg meat. We definitely had better Japanese Karage chicken and would not come back. We prefer real authentic Japanese food people trying to cook Japanese food. 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

Matcha late is delicious. The matcha is foamy and flavorful. And they have almond milk. I got a hot matcha late with hazelnut and it was everything I wanted it to be. read more

The drinks and service are legit. I ordered the coco crush for myself and the candied orange oat latte drink for GF. Deeelicious. Egg salad sando is much fancier than the Japanese 7-11 version. They give you a side of a teriyaki type sauce with it. read more

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This is a hidden gem but must visit! The people working behind this store are friendly people and they got good service. That's a plus on the review. The feeling of eating here is pretty cool. It feels like a restaurant combined with a mini snack bar. The food is really good here. I got the Japanese curry with chicken. I can tell the food is made with top tier quality because it tasted like it was home made. I do recommend coming here for anybody wanted to check out this spot. read more

Great eel and the double matcha is super authentic. Staff is super nice. Would definitely come again

Came here today with my girlfriend and our friend and we got the teriyaki bowl, donburri bowl, and Gyu Don bowl- they were all delicious! We also got ice cream from the freezer that was good, too! The market is filled with snacks that I'm definitely going to come back to try along with their coffee drinks. The service was extremely friendly which is always a plus. Will absolutely be coming back :) read more

The food, coffee, and service was awesome. They also have imported snacks and drinks. Great experience. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

This place is my hidden gem now. I got a double matcha and Una Don. The double matcha was actually amazing and Una Don was so yummy and perfect not too salty. The staffs were super nice, friendly and welcomed. There is plenty parking and easy to find. Definitely will come back to try other food and matcha. read more

Good food, good service. Really good portions for the price! Got the eel bowl, donburi bowl, takoyaki, gyoza. They were very nice and gave us complimentary gyoza for the wait :) read more

Friendly service and delicious food. The sandos are made fresh at a very good price point and the takoyaki is the best I've found in San Diego. Will be back again to try more drinks and food. read more

I love love their lychee cloud matcha and the shrimp katsu curry . Everyone was very nice and welcoming, the place is cute and you can shop snacks while waiting for your food. Will definitely go back. read more

The teriyaki bowl and coffee was amazing. The owners care about the food and are great at what they do. This place is a must try !

Amazing food, atmosphere, and drinks! Love that they have ready to go meals as well as fresh hot meals! Everything is always great!