Sushi Lounge

Ikiru is a cozy Japanese restaurant located in Liberty Station. We had Sushi & Roll combo A & C,…read moreMixed Tempura and Salmon Belly Nigiri. The mixted tempura were very hot, crispy and delicious. Their sushi and rolls were fresh and delicious with a generous portion. It is not too big but has a nice cozy interior with traditional Japanese decors. The parking is very easy as it is in the Liberty Station. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It is a great Japanese restaurant with high quality sushi and good price and definitely competite to other top tier Japanese restaurants in San Diego.

Really delicious rolls! The stardust, the pink roll and the orange crush were all so good. There…read moreare so many rolls I'd love to try. The service was really quick and on it. The restaurant is small so there may be a wait but it's worth it!

0.8 mi•Liberty Station, Point Loma

Seared Salmon Roll

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Pan fried Gyoza $9.65 for 6

Ototo Sushi

4.2(2.3k reviews)

Vegetarian friendly

Vegan friendly

Great happy hour Fast service…read moreDelicious food What more could you possibly want in a sushi restaurant. Will be back.

For appetizers, we got the soy garlic edamame and karaage. It was a big bowl of edamame and very…read moregarlicky (yum!) I would not recommend the karaage though, the meat was juicy but it was battered like a fish taco We also got the Kraken, Balboa and Rincon rolls. The fish was fresh but none of the rolls were particular standouts to me. Out of the three, I liked the kraken the most. It was busy and we had to wait 20-25 mins but the service was quick after we were seated. This spot is located a bit out of the way, near the hotels, so there's not much else around, but at least there's a lot of parking. Not sure if I'll come back to this location, I think I prefer the one off Balboa Ave.

Munchie Mondays special menu

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Temari-zushi

4.6(314 reviews)

2.3 mi•Loma Portal

one of the best sushi places in san diego. the fish is fresh, soft, not grisly, it's perfect. the…read morehot items are just as good. and they have nigiri wednesday each piece of nigiri is $2.50 the restaurant is also so cute and the workers are always so nice

What a great little sushi shop! It's so cute inside!…read more Crunchy Rainbow Roll was yummy good! Fish was fresh and overall had great flavors! Also ordered some additional rolls including, Salmon + Avo, California Roll and a Crunchy Roll. The rolls were on the larger size and given their excellent pricing, Temari-Zushi is a keeper! I was crazy hungry and missed my chance to take photos! Next time for sure!

Black Pearl

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Eel does not need the scallions

Nagisa Sushi

4.8(57 reviews)

2.2 mi•Midway

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

OMG, the sushi was next level. You can tell the fish is fresh by how pure it was. The otoro nigiri…read morewas butter soft, just so rich, with the heat just right that elevated the bite. The Kinoko Butter Toast was super tasty; the mushrooms gave an umami taste that went well with the soft taste of the toast. The service was excellent, and all the staff were very sweet and attentive. Our server Grace was very kind and easy to talk to when ordering. Overall, this was the best sushi I have ever had and I very much recommend it.

5 words: I never wanted to leave…read more Pros: - STAFF. Holy cow. So nice, fun, attentive, kind. We love the sushi bar and the chef was the perfect combination of social yet distant - we asked for omikase and man did he deliver. Beyond excellent choices he made based on our feedback room for improvement: - nothing, I'd love to see this place thrive as it's a gem! Tips: - plenty of parking - on the far end of a little restaurant/shopping area - we made reservations for opening and we were the only ones there for atleast 45 min before people slowly trickled in, dont think a reservation was necessary (went on a Friday at 5) - casual but ambience is slightly more upscale than your average restaurant, would easily come here for a special occasion

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Kiiro Sushi Izakaya

4.5(190 reviews)

2.3 mi•Midway

I've been here twice and both times the service and food were great! We got the salmon belly along…read morewith the salmon avocado roll. I highly recommend trying the salmon belly - it's so buttery and almost melts in your mouth. Our server was so sweet (I think her name was Nunja I can't remember) she made sure our water was always filled and was attentive to all our needs. She recommended the snapper sashimi which was also delicious. Both times we were seated immediately as there's plenty of indoor seating. It's a great casual spot.

I happened to be in the area and decided to stop by. If this place were closer to my house, I'd…read moredefinitely be here all the time! I was really impressed with both the flavor and the quality of the food. The Orion draft beer was great too. I came by myself today and enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar, but next time I definitely want to bring my family. The asparagus bacon skewers and momo tare (chicken) skewers were both delicious, and I really enjoyed the Spider Roll as well. And the tuna... wow. It was so rich and full of that fresh, deep tuna flavor. I highly recommend the tuna! And the Aburi Garlic Butter Salmon Belly... this is an absolute MUST-TRY. Seriously, I can't recommend it enough. It literally melts in your mouth! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more items next time.

Interior dining area and sushi bar

Spicy tuna

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Yellowtail

Harumama Ramen by Blue Ocean Sushi

4.3(539 reviews)

First of you are greeted with smiles and then amazing food. The ambiance is great…read more It was worth the drive from Solana. Great for bringing your love ones to enjoy your time and food. Didn't get to try the buns ! A reason to come back.

I really wanted to like this place.. but it was the most mid sushi & ramen experience i've had…read more salmon nigiri was lacking the buttery rich flavor and texture that salmon nigiri is known for. the scallop nigiri was alright, nice size, but again something was just.... lacking. the roll that I got was also lacking the fresh sushi flavor. the ramen was okay- very average and nothing memorable. noodles weren't anything special either. for food, the character buns were the highlight and only because they were super cute. aside from the mid food, the atmosphere was really nice. beautiful interior and a gorgeous view of the ocean. as for service: our waiter took forever to get to us. I had to flag him down and he didn't even introduce himself or welcome us, which I thought was a detail I wouldn't really care about, but I guess when little things like that are lacking, they really do stand out. our waters were never refilled, and we probably saw and interacted with the bus boy more than our own waiter. the food was nicely priced at least! accessible food for a seemingly nicer food experience.

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The Bowl Ramen & Izakaya

4.4(97 reviews)

Happy hour specials

Vegan friendly

Loved the fast paced but casual vibe. It seems like all the servers work all the tables which is…read morevery efficient. Everything we ate was fantastic. Never seen red Thai ramen before but it did not disappoint. Highly recommend. We tried their chicken screeners as well. Everything was delicious. Be prepared for some noise but it def captures the OB spirit.

We really enjoyed our time here! We sat on the empty back patio (why did everyone else want to be…read moreinside in the relatively dark restaurant?) on an April evening. This spot is the only restaurant I've seen that served plain ramen noodles, perfect for my picky eating child. And meanwhile, I could enjoy some delicious ramen! The cocktails looked innovative. I wish I had gotten one! Check out the bathroom! There are fun, funky lights that my kids couldn't stop talking about.

Fresh Hawaiian albacore sando!

Best ramens in San Diego hands down!

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Love the salmon crudo with the japanese mustard vinaigrette...amazing!

OB Sushiya

4.3(169 reviews)

we got the caterpillar roll, albacore special, rainbow roll, and hot lips roll, as well as miso…read moresoup and seaweed salad. the foot was ORGASMIC. so good !! service was spectacular; out of the park! the ambiance was just what i needed.

Huge rolls! And reasonably priced at less than $20. The yum yum roll and the hot lips were my…read morefavorite. Can't go wrong with a side of edamame or seaweed salad! Love their daily happy hour!

Ring of Fire

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OB Noodle House

4.1(4.5k reviews)

2.1 mi•Ocean Beach

First time eating at this spot on cable street, and happy I was able to find parking as it seems it…read moremay be a bit tough on weekends/busy nights. 10/10 spicy garlic wings for me!!! I asked for the most spice possible and my server brought a side of the sauce, and it's indeed spicy in the perfect way :) the sauce is a bit cooked into the skin, so it's not a "saucy" wing, but I personally love that & it was cooked perfectly! The margarita fell a bit short but I didn't mind, the wings and dive-vibe this place gave me enough joy :)

Wonderful dinner last night. The place is loud as hell but a super fun atmosphere and the window…read morewalls were all pulled open allowing in fresh air. Service was pretty good all evening except for a late dish being served. Great people watching, delicious food, an expansive menu and they have their legendary peanut butter whiskey. Delish! My crispy noodle pork and veggie dish was wonderful and I paired it with my favorite beer on the planet. They have Pliny the Elder (IYKYK) at $10 for a pint. Amazing stuff.

Dining area

Spicy Garlic Wings (12)

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Sizzling korean beef short ribs with rice

The Joint

4.2(1k reviews)

Happy hour specials

Outdoor seating

The Joint is top-notch! I'd been for drinks several times over the years but last year was the…read morefirst time I stopped in for a meal. A friend and I popped in for lunch and he got me hooked on their Lemon Basil Salmon Roll. It is absolutely scrumptious!!! I've now had it five or six times. I've taken several friends there since and every time they have the same visceral reaction to the restaurant that I had/have. Pure joy! I always eat outside because they have a great patio and sidewalk picnic table area too. The inside is cozy and has great seating and decor and would make for a good date night venue. The service is always friendly, professional, and prompt. If you haven't been for sure check out this restaurant. Job always well done, The Joint OB!

The Joint has a really nice atmosphere both indoors and out. We order off the Happy Hour menu as…read morewell as the regular menu. We are doing tastings at 4 Restaurants in Ocean Beach. And this review is after that experience, so we can compare and contrast things like pricing and quality. When you come here you must bring a loaded wallet. To try a sour beer or any of their Russian River beers, (which was a surprise to us that there even was beer coming out of Russian River, a place I love for wine) .... is $19 for a bottle. And if you've never tried a sour beer and no one likes it, there are no returns. You pay your money and you take your chances. They are creative at The Joint. I mean an eel roll with macadamia nuts is a brilliant twist on sushi. The second thing we try is their soft shell crab roll. Delicious. Everyone at the table 'seconds' these comments. I ask someone on the way in, seated at a table eating sushi if it is good. He says: "I'll let you know". Later, he comes back to our table to let me yes! It's really good". So is this a good place to go for Sushi? The answer is yes. Is it a little confusing as an asian fusion place to have so many diverse choices? The answer is yes, but I also admit I do like all the options. Again, they call their Happy Hour food 'Tapas'. Is that Spanish, or is it just me? Japanese fried chicken or an arugula salad or oysters? lol Your taste buds must travel all over the place and that's hard on the palate and my headspace of 'what am I eating'? Is it overpriced? The answer is yes! And if I'm being honest, it surprises me that no one else on yelp is mentioning this. If money is not an issue and you want good sushi, our group recommends trying The Joint. Just don't count on happy hour having happy prices. $4 for an oyster is not happy! It's regular priced. Maybe even over priced for a happy hour menu where oysters come in at $1 and $2 for happy hour. And today, they are all out of oysters. lol We usually just tell you what to order when you go to a restaurant. This is the first time we have felt the need to let you know what you're in for, price wise. Sorry to the wonderful staff and great chef. No idea why they need to represent themselves as 'happy hour noon - 6pm every day', leading me to believe there is good pricing. But it's not my zoo, not my monkeys. With garlic, gusto and gratitude, Chef Marian San Diego Foodies Carlsbad Foodies