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    Sushi Huku

    4.2 (502 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SUSHI HUKU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Huku roll
    Christine S.

    It's consistently great for a basic sushi bar that offers CA style sushi at an affordable price. This is great for families, groups. There's an extensive creative menu list and you can also order more classical style sushi pieces or rolls if you are a purist like me. The poke bowls are very generous!

    Caterpillar roll
    Savannah F.

    Whenever I come here, we get seated fairly quickly. The service is nice and the water with lemon is also really good. Sometimes it can get quite packed and loud here. Everyone is really nice and the food is good here. Prices are reasonable. There are some items on the menu I don't like though, so I found things I do like instead. Their galbi short ribs are also delicious! Sometimes we don't get a good cut though. My mom loved to order that. This is a go to spot for me because the service is always friendly and quick.

    Crunchy roll
    Briana C.

    Came here after a quick Yelp review and wanted to try somewhere new. Was instantly unimpressed w the dining room which is all tables with booths around the outside. (Comfortable and cozy seating is important for me when dining out) Busboy was dressed in street clothes / graphic tshirt which seemed odd. Sushi was not as inexpensive as some had boasted on Yelp and it wasn't fresh tasting like other sushi places we frequent. Waitress was nice enough but didn't do much other than take our order and bring our food. Busboy filled our waters and cleared our table. Overall not impressed w the dining experience and with so many other solid sushi options in town likely won't return.

    Mateo V.

    This is our go to sushi spot in San Marcos. It's consistently tasty and good quality ingredients. Service is also on point, and pretty quick as well. If the ambiance was nicer, I'd do 5 stars but it feels like a normal casual restaurant; which in San Marcos is pretty much all you're going to get. There are TVs all over, etc. They have a TON of speciality rolls and each of them I've tried have all been great. In San Marcos you won't find anything better in my opinion; and I've tried most of them!

    Lemon roll and tuna sushi
    Minji W.

    The lemon roll was super yummy no complaints and fair pricing. The tuna sushi I thought could've been cheaper because it's not the freshest high quality fish, but it was still fine to me.

    White dragon
    Char B.

    Sushi is sooooo good!!! So many choices to choose from too. From the three rolls we got I couldn't choose a favorite. There's lots of seating. Staff is super friendly and kept checking on us too.

    Hamachi
    Lyn V.

    It's been a few months since I've been here. I remember when we walked in the dining room was full! Packed and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Luckily we did not have to wait as there were a few seats at the bar. We got service right away. The sushi chefs were pretty busy cranking out orders but also attended to us when we put in our order. I asked for Otoro but they did not have any so I got the Hamachi. It was so fresh and just melts in your mouth. The way he cut it made it look so pretty and there was hamachi belly in there as well. I love the freshness and tenderness of the hamachi sashimi. We each had our own chirashi bowl, which we could've of shared one, as you can see it is huge. The bowl came with a side soup and salad that came in a pretty bowl. I like the salad dressing they had. The chirashi was just ok. There was a pure white fish in there that I did not like (between the krab & salmon). It was pretty basic yet fresh but since it was big I couldn't finish it.

    Mabel B.

    Came here several times now and is a pretty solid place. Service is quick and food always hits the spot. Servers are always friendly. Music is always fun. One of our top places to come for sushi or ramen.

    Soup & salad for my sushi combo
    Klariza F.

    Pretty decent sushi spot. I come here with my bf and friends every once and awhile to get a sushi fix. The albacore lovers and the lemon roll is pretty good. Service is pretty good when they're not busy and you get free green tea ice cream on your bday.

    Sashimi combo
    Savanna V.

    I enjoyed my first time eating here for dinner on a Sunday night with a couple of friends. We ordered beer, hot and cold sake, sashimi (including salmon egg and octopus), a sashimi combo, and a ton of sushi (including the White Dragon roll and the Lemon roll). All were delicious, especially the octopus sashimi, Lemon roll, and sashimi combo. The only reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because our server was great to start but then we found ourselves flagging her down for refills, etc. and then realized after all the sushi came out that she hadn't put in the sashimi combo order. Fortunately it came out quickly, but definitely threw off the pace of our meal. Looking forward to my next visit!

    Yum!
    RJ E.

    Service: Visit was during a weekday just past the lunch hour. Restaurant nearly empty and had like 4 tables being tended to. We were greeted at the door and had the option to sit anywhere. The food turnaround after the order was like 15 minutes - which it should be. 5/5 stars Food: Exclusively ordered sushi. I tend to order a restaurant's Rainbow roll (which is comprised of 4-5 chef's choice of fish) to really taste the freshness of the fish (w/o soy and wassabi), and in addition, also tried the Huku roll. The fish on both rolls were fresh and the rolls were just about the right size. We were provided complimentary edamame prior. 5/5 stars Overall: I had a good experience for a first timer and I didn't have a stomach ache prior nor did I have any other abdominal issues from the food (as some reviews have stated). I have a sensitive stomach and it doesn't take much to give me the "runs", LoL. Probably the next visit when this place gets busy is the true test if this review remains. But for now, you earned my stars.

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    We find this place lovely very good food. Very good quality. It's our family dinner go to.

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    I love their Lemon roll, and their poki bowls are the best in town! The service is also wonderful!

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    Do they have any outdoor seating?

    Not at the restaurant . There is some outdoor seating in front of the habit grill a few doors down.

    Any gluten free options? Is real crab available to sub for the "crabmeat"?

    Yes

    Is there all you can eat?

    No, their menu is a la carte.

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    Umami Japanese

    Umami Japanese

    4.4
    (877 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    On previous visit(s) experience(s): Food always fresh,…read morevisually pleasing, great tasting, served by attending and great staff. Pleasant atmosphere and vibe. Outdoor seating. My favorites, Kama, Sashimi, Steamed Veggies. Friday nights can be busy because there's a weekly farmers market venue that includes outdoor vendors, and music. (4pm - 8pm). Wish the restaurant operators would put grilled Tako on the menu.

    Decided to stop by on a whim while we were in the city. They are located within apartment complex's…read moreright on the street where the San Marcos Farmer market takes place. Our party of two waited about 20 minutes on a Friday night with no reservation. It was quite busy that day with many other tables waiting to be sat. There are a lot of options on the menu, ranging from cooked items to sushi and rolls. After placing our order, it took only about 10 minutes before we received the first dish and everything else followed. We ordered a roll the sashimi set a hand roll and also a bowl of ramen. Their salmon and engawa was tasty, but I wouldn't say their fish is the freshest or have much flavor to them. Unfortunately, we had an issue with our spicy tuna roll (there was a piece of metal found inside). I'm sure it was just overlooked. But service was very friendly and accommodating. They immediately remade our roll and also provided some complementary dessert. The service here was quick and friendly. I appreciated it given how busy the restaurant was.

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    Akita Japanese Restaurant

    4.3
    (520 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    Tucked into a sleepy strip mall in Escondido, Akita Sushi feels like a quiet surprise. I didn't…read moreexpect chirashi at this level here--but it delivered. A friend who lives nearby had been raving about it, so we finally went, and I'm glad we did. Two Japanese sushi chefs behind the counter--always a reassuring sign--set the tone right away. The three of us, longtime friends, all ordered chirashi dons. No hesitation, no need to compare notes--just trust. And it paid off. Fresh, generous, beautifully composed. Good friends, good food--it really does make life feel simple and full. We'll definitely be back soon.

    We have ordered delivery from this overrated place before, so I figured maybe dining in would…read morechange my mind. Nope. Big mistake. It was Sunday night and we were driving back to Escondido from Anaheim. GPS says they close at 9:30 PM. We roll in at exactly 9:05 PM. Place still had customers inside, open tables, and two hostesses literally started walking us to a table. The male host said, "Last call is in 10 minutes." Cool. I jokingly ask, "For alcohol?" because I wanted TWO damn sushi rolls, not a 12-course feast. He says with a smile, "No. Last call for food and everything else." Okay... easy day. We already knew exactly what we wanted. Simple order. In and out. No biggy. Then came the look. You know the look. The "damn it, I want to go home, why did customers show up during business hours?" look from management and the sushi chefs. Next thing you know, manager says we cannot be served. Wait... what happened to "last call in 10 minutes?" Suddenly now it is, "You missed last call at 9:00 PM." It was 9:06 PM. So your establishment closes at 9:30 PM... but actually closes at 9:00 PM... but also has a last call in 10 minutes... but also refuses service? Got it. Crystal clear. Listen, if y'all want to leave at 9:00, then change the damn hours to 9:00. Do not advertise 9:30 and have people driving 70 miles just to get hit with attitude and false hope. So we walked out and went somewhere else. Being turned away wasn't the problem. The problem was being treated like customers showing up during YOUR posted business hours was somehow our fault. Change your damn hours to 9:00 pm then. Do better!

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