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    Sushi Kyodai

    4.1 (302 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Omakase Box
    Cheryle L.

    I returned to my favorite sushi restaurant today since I was craving it! The staff is so amazing and friendly and the service is always prompt! Today I ordered my favorite Omakase Box that Brian prepared for me (one of the sushi chef's -- he is amazing!) which consists of sashimi, rice and unagi (eel), rice and different types of caviar and with a raw quail egg! I also had seaweed salad, cucumber salad with pickled shallots! Everything was delicious. Highly recommend everyone order this at least once. The restaurant is so cozy and comfortable. I'll be back again! P.S. I love sitting @ the sushi bar!

    Friend roll (no rice)
    Kate W.

    Had a great lunch here! We were the only ones there as it was an awkward time for lunch. I really enjoyed the friend roll which is a soy paper roll with no rice. The miso soup and edamame were great. The dinner special sushi was a great deal with lots of different types of fish etc. Lots of tables and a good vibe for a casual sushi lunch or dinner!

    Yuzu ponzu yellowtail sashimi
    Noelle B.

    This is by far our favorite sushi place in Carmel Mountain Ranch and area. We go here for our kids birthdays, special occasions and for last day of school year dinners. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick and accurate. We've gone here so many times now that we know exactly what to order for everyone in our family. We food tastes great. We love the crispy salsa tuna and the yuzu ponzu yellowtail sashimi (both under chef specials on the menu). Their nigiri is real good too. Also try the Kangnam Style. It's lots of fish and salad combined. It's delish!

    Chirashi Dinner
    Sena Y.

    Our family's go to sushi spot for a long time and for good reason. The staff is so friendly every time and the fish quality is always extremely high, with generous cuts. Their lunch menu is also an amazing value. It's a small but cozy space and will continue to be a staple for us!

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    Essie K.

    Happy to find another good sushi joint in the area! This is a casual sushi restaurant nestled in the same complex as Yesenia's Mexican food and Home Depot. They have an extensive menu with sushi rolls, entrees, appetizers, noodles, drinks, fried rice, desserts, and even boba! I got the lunch box which comes with 2 entrees, miso soup, rice, side salad, and 2 pieces of dumpling for $16.95. The prices were fair and competitive and the food came out lightening fast but still hot and fresh. We left happy and full. Would definitely consider coming back for more!

    Esther S.

    Still my ultimate fav sushi spot!!!! Place is always clean, and staff are wonderful. Food is ALWAYS fresh and the taste is amazing!!!!

    Salmon poke bowl
    Audrey C.

    Been coming here for YEARS. Still our favorite local sushi spot. Everyone is friendly and sushi is solid. Our go to roll is a protein roll called Caliente. We always order this. A new favorite is called Sunflower, which is on their half off menu.

    Angry Caterpillar roll
    Angie H.

    DEF one of my FAVORITE spots for sushi!! I went here on a whim while we were getting Mexican food next door. - Salmon lover 10/10 Salmon on top was very fresh. Lemon garnish, amazing. On the inside was cooked salmon and not imitation crab. Very good! Would order again! - Angry caterpillar 10/10 Like a regular caterpillar roll except it has a bunch of fried onions on top. Very delicious and complex flavor.

    Lunch special with katsu and salmon roll. Miso soup is included!

    I've been here twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. During both visits, the restaurant was clean and not too busy, and I was seated immediately by welcoming staff. During my lunch visit, I got one of their lunch specials that is formatted like a bento. I chose to have a salmon roll and chicken katsu. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the bento. There was not an excessive amount of rice, which I actually appreciated, and the katsu was larger than I expected. Everything was freshly made and seasoned just right for me! My friend got the chirashi from the lunch menu, and it was beautiful, but had a bit too much rice. The rice was well-seasoned, and the fish was fresh. When my partner and I came back for dinner, we ordered a variety of rolls and the calamari appetizer. Everything came out pretty quickly, and the calamari was hot and delicious. For the rolls, we chose the sunflower roll, the California roll and the soft shell crab roll. I really appreciated the ratio of rice to filling, and while everything was seasoned right, we weren't a fan of the soft shell crab roll (a bit too fishy for me). The California roll was pretty standard, and the sunflower roll was our favorite of the night. The sunflower roll had really good flavor and we liked the crunch (which we piled onto our other rolls when we wanted a bit more texture). With their current pricing, I would expect this quality of sushi - however, I wouldn't say this was the best sushi I've ever had. It is a solid option, though! Overall, both experiences were good, and we would visit again.

    It's been a while since we visited. In the past month, we dined in the restaurant and ordered take out. Service has gone down. Front of the house is disorganized/ignores you. Tonight, she saw me waiting but instead decided to attend to a party that just walked in. Happened when we dined in as well. Food quality has also gone down. My shrimp tempura is raw/undercooked.

    Beef Teriyaki lunch combo
    Mel B.

    Super solid local place - prices are reasonable and you get a good amount of food. I haven't tried the actual sushi so my rating is based solely off the lunch specials.

    Star Wars
    Leslie G.

    This place is great. It was really packed at 545 pm so you know this place is really good. Really quick and friendly service. They check up on your water fill, and you can tell they care about the service they provide. Star Wars roll is 50% off and is something I normally get every time I see it on the menu. Their jalapeño wasn't the fresh kind, so I feel like it's spicier. Circus roll was really good. But my favorite (not pictured) was the tanned salmon. Inside decor is beautiful. They have a parking lot, but spaces are kind of tight. Around 630 that lot has cars circling for spots because it's packed. Highly recommended though. I see myself coming here a lot now for my sushi.

    Gyozas
    TQ D.

    Been coming here for a few years but this is the first time I actually write a review for this sushi place. It's popular with the locals because the price is really reasonable. You can get specialty rolls for $12-16. I let my kids order sushi rolls here cuz they don't cost me my whole paycheck! For myself, I usually get the spicy seafood ramen noodle soup (the best there is!! so good!!) and salmon sashimi (very fresh!). 5 stars for food. Service can be slow during dinner because this place is crowded. However, all waitresses staff are very pleasant and patient. 5 stars for service.

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    Very polite servers. Great cream cheese sushi and beef bulgogi bowl! Very fresh and healthy

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    Quick service, polite staff, laid back vibe, and delicious food. What more could you want?

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    A hole in the wall restaurant. My kids really like the food here. Very clean and friendly service.

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    The service was excellent and the food was delicious. So happy to have a go-to sushi place near Poway.

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    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    High quality sushi at a low-key spot! We visited during early dinner without a reservation and was…read morelucky to get seated right away! It looks like most of the other tables were reserved for reservations. The decor is modern and very clean and chic. They also had a high chair and was accommodating with our baby. Food was incredible and the quality of the fish is evident throughout. We started with the mixed shrimp and vegetable tempura - light crispy batter, really good. The sashimi champaloo came with 12 pieces of sashimi, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and the fish of the day was albacore. For rolls, we got the Luna Lemon, Maru's Sushi Toro, and Hamachi Hiro. The rolls were a good size and I loved how each had a fun twist (but at the same time not TOO crazy with their combinations like some other sushi places). You can tell it was designed with intention and each roll had a nice balance. The Luna Lemon roll was great with spicy tuna inside, salmon outside, and the soy dressing and shallot oil put it over the top. The Maru's Sushi - Toro roll looked so good in the photos so I knew we had to order it. The negitoro was delicious and did not disappoint. The Hamachi Hiro roll was hearty and loved the combination of yellowtail outside the shrimp tempura in the inside. We were blown away by how fast the service is. The staff was friendly and on top of everything, and the food came out REALLY fast. For example, when we ordered an extra roll at the end, it came out in maybe 3 minutes and we were shocked. Highly recommend!

    We ordered takeout, and the food was packaged well!…read more We ordered the: -Sashimi champloo ($31.95): This had twelve pieces of prime cuts of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and chef's choice. Every piece was delicious! -Chirashi bowl ($30.95): I really enjoyed the sushi rice in this bowl since not every restaurant does quality sushi rice. The sashimi was pretty good, but quality wise the sashimi champloo was definitely superior. -Salmon mango roll ($9.50): This had spicy salmon, mango, and ume furikake. This was quite tasty, and definitely had a kick to it. -Maru Maru roll ($9.50): This had imitation crab meat, shrimp tempura, and avocado. A basic roll but still good. -Chicken katsu curry don ($16.95): This was disappointing because the portion was quite small for the price. I do like how the curry was packaged separately. All in all, Hakumaru has quality sashimi and rolls, but could work on portion size for chicken katsu curry don.

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    Wagyu Nigiri
    Luna Lemon
    Luna Lemon
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    Lumi

    Lumi

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    19.6 mi

    The wait staff are awesome and go above and beyond to provide a great guest experience! They even…read morewent and got me a burger from huntreess! Just fantastic food and service!

    Visited San Diego for a college graduation and we had dinner at Lumi for the post-graduation…read morecelebration! Best decision we could've made! We knew it was popular and it was recommended to make reservations well in advance which we did. When you get to the hostess stand on ground level, she greeted us warmly and directed us to the elevator that would take us to Lumi. Once at the top, you're greeted by the Lumi staff to check you in. As you get to view the roof top, there are lots of tables, a strategically placed bar, some fireplace tables, comfortable seating, a live DJ, and beautifully done murals and deco. Very tasteful! The food was amazing and so fresh! If you don't like sushi, Lumi has a lot of dishes that would also accommodate your palette. Appetizers, sushi, and drinks were all great. Prices is a little high but keep in mind that you're also paying for the experience! The staff were all friendly and our host Becky was so sweet and attentive! She checked in on us regularly and gave us great recs! Highly recommend!

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    Inside the upstairs.
    Inside the upstairs.
    Namaiki "Sassy" made with producer espadin, herradura blanco tequila, aji amarillo, pink guava, lime
    Namaiki "Sassy" made with producer espadin, herradura blanco tequila, aji amarillo, pink guava, lime
    Uchuu "Universe" made with bombay dry gin, alma tepec chili liqueur, passionfruit, lemon, effervescence, coconut cream

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