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    Sushi Taisho

    4.4 (343 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Salmon Teriyaki Entree
    Don Y.

    Visiting from out of town, and we enjoyed this place a year ago so we came back again. We came here for an early dinner on a Monday and it wasn't crowded. The outside patio was nice. It wasn't too sunny and had a breeze. I don't know if it is everyday, but the bar downstairs had karaoke. The food was delicious and portions were big. The Beach Bum is their version of a spicy tuna on crispy rice. Each bite was a mouthful and it was delicious. I ordered their salmon skin roll, thinking it would be a small roll since I wasn't that hungry. Well, I struggle to finish it all. It was just too much for me. My daughter order the Tasha Combo 1. It says substitution, but my daughter is allergic to shrimp. They were able to swap it out with another salmon for an up charge. She enjoyed it a lot. We also got two Udon soups, which my wife and son liked a lot. My other daughter got the Salmon Teriyaki, which she loved. For the vegetarian, there is a good variety. The udon soup is vegetarian and we just got one without the fish cakes. We also got the fried tofu without the bonito flakes (which is fish). Overall, a very nice place for Japanese food. We definitely will come again.

    Juliet E.

    I absolutely love this place! I've come here multiple times whenever I am craving sushi and the food and service always hits the spot. So many fun things to do in this area too. Manny was our server and he was friendly and provided great service. We went with Manny's recommendations for our drinks. We ordered the Coconut Nigori, a Latitude Blood Orange IPA, and the Asani. All of the drinks were tasty. We ordered the garlic edamame, that is always was addicting to eat. For our entrée, we decided to go with the two item bento choice. We ordered the shrimp crunchy roll and the spicy tuna roll. Both rolls came out so quick, perfect, and tasted delicious. We also ordered two miso soups instead of white rice, which was a little bit of a charge, but that was fine. And I cannot forget the green salad this came with. So good! The dressing on this salad was amazing! Overall we had a great experience here and every other time I've come here. They were even showing one of the FIFA World Cup games that was chill to watch at this restaurant. 10/10 recommend this place!

    Edamame
    Renee N.

    This sushi house is located on the second floor of the Village Faire Shopping Center. It is small but has some big windows that provide decent lighting. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar. Service was ample not incredible. Not much interacting with the sushi chefs like I am used to. We were both hungry but not starving so we kept our dinner light. Menu is diverse and offers many choices. We enjoyed the a rainbow roll and a spicy scallop roll. Both items were good. Ambiance is kind of unique as on the first floor of this building is another restaurant/bar with a live band playing on the weekends. So if you are looking for quiet and intimate place, this probably won't work for you. We did go downstairs to dance after we ate! FUN FACT: The Village Faire Shopping Center is the home of the Carlsbad Village Street Faire held twice per year (in May and November).

    Tropical Carpaccio
    Gabi A.

    Back years later and still very good. The fish is fresh and the rice is perfectly made. Highly recommend.

    Nevin A.

    We were at Carlsbad Village Faire and we saw Sushi Taisho while we were walking around. The aroma in the air was irresistible, so we decided to dine in at Sushi Taisho. The restaurant is located on the second floor. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The weather was very nice, so we chose an outdoor patio. They have many delicious rolls, salads, bowls and noodles, sashimi, Sushi combo, nigri, house rolls, hand rolls and more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. He filled our water many times. The service was outstanding and fast. We ordered many rolls. -Soft shell crab. It was the Best! Crispy, flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Spicy Sushi taisho, Yesterday roll,Bob Marley roll, Escolar sashimi , North coast roll, Lemon roll, Samurai roll and Hawaiian roll. The rice were fresh and seasoned. The rolls were savory, creamy texture,fresh and rich, just divine! We had a nice dinner and excellent service. Yes! I will be back to Sushi Taisho.

    Snow Crab House Roll, Salmon House Roll, Garlic Edamame, Beach Bum
    Erin K.

    Delicious, fresh sushi and the best staff! Everything we ordered was ready super fast and was made to perfection. The garlic edamame came out steaming and was a great appetizer to the salmon and snow crab house rolls. Of course, can never go wrong with a spicy tuna crispy rice! Such a great spot, can't wait to return when I'm in the area.

    Chicken Gyoza & Shrimp Tempura App
    Arianna R.

    It's just your average sushi bar. Only thing that makes this place good and convenient is its location. Hubby got two rolls, & I got one. We also got one a tempura shrimp app. Total was $91. Crazy. My roll barely had any fish and I asked for the chef to add scallops... scallops made the roll an extra $8 and there was definitely not $8 worth on it. Overall, service wasn't bad and our waitress was really nice. So is the ambiance but mind you it's not quiet when the bar below them have bands and music playing. I'd probably go again, but again only for convenience . There are plenty of other sushi options around that are better, but the price tag is probably the same if not more.

    Savannah E.

    This has been my go to restaurant for the past three years, but today was one of the most uncomfortable experiences, I've had while dining here. The server Manny was not attentive. When me and my friend were seated, I was blatantly ignored while he only acknowledged my friend referring to him as "bro". Although friendly, it is unprofessional. Our food was brought to us by a different server. He checked on all surrounding tables except for ours. I had an issue with my food and when brought to his attention, he gave me a very dirty look, and he hesitated before even addressing the situation; and just stared at me. He checked out all other tables except for ours while we sat there with no boxes clearly ready for our bill. When exiting the restaurant, we were acknowledged by other staff members politely , yet we again were ignored by said server while passing him on the way out. I've had birthday dinners at this restaurant, and I absolutely love the food. However did not enjoy this experience.

    Monkey Brains
    Siria F.

    Loved this place! My bf and I stopped by for dinner and we are so glad we did. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to sit at the sushi bar. We started off with the monkey brains appetizer and omg it was so good!. We also ordered 2 tempura/baked rolls but I didn't get a picture of those bc we devoured them. I ordered the Boston Lobster roll and my bf ordered the BSCR roll they were very similar except for the BSCR roll had scallops and I think that was my favorite one. The restaurant is super clean and they have a restroom inside for customers. They have both outside and inside seating. Our waitress was great, she checked in on us regularly. We were hungry and didn't have to wait to order she was on top of it so I appreciated that very much. One thing I would note is when our rolls were served since they were very similar the server didn't know which roll was which so we had to figure it out. It's not a big deal and I think he was probably new and training. Overall, so glad we found this gem. I'll definitely be back.

    Shishito Peppers
    Vanessa G.

    Everything else was fine until I tried the Super Mario sushi. It was unbelievably spicy. I had four pieces and couldn't tolerate any more. I usually love spicy food, but this was on a completely different level. The manager argued with me the entire time, insisting that the ingredients and the pepper icon on the menu meant I should have expected it. I understood that it was labeled as spicy, but customers should still be warned when a dish is extremely spicy, far beyond what most people would reasonably expect. The manager eventually agreed to remove it from the bill, which I appreciated, but she wasn't willing to listen to any feedback or acknowledge the concern. The lack of customer service and unwillingness to accept constructive advice left a bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

    Unicorn Roll (gluten free)
    Kirsten K.

    Great service, good food and excellent for the live music downstairs. Staff was friendly and quick. Unicorn roll was great.

    The sushi tower number 2, and rolls on the side
    Mary T.

    Been awhile since we frequented this place and this most recent dining experience did not disappoint. We are twice this day: lunch before enjoying a boarding game nearby, and again dinner. Both experienced were nothing short of yum!!! Check out our pics. Total cost for both dine in experience was under $100 - and that included drinks and tips. For the food we ordered, it was more than reasonable for us.

    Marylin
    Natalia P.

    Fresh Fish offers great food at a reasonable price! I love their bento boxes,such a good value. I ordered a bento box that included sushi and sashimi, with add-ons for just $1.50 each. The box was originally $22, and with the add-ons it came out to $25, which was totally worth it. We also shared the Marilyn Monroe roll, and it was delicious. The food was excellent overall, and our server was very kind. That said, it did feel like they may have been a bit short-staffed. We weren't asked if we wanted refills, and our table wasn't checked on very often. Other than that, the experience was great. The location is a plus too? conveniently located above The Coyote grill. I'd definitely come back for the food Location is clean for the most part but they had not wiped the bar down that well you'll see in some of the pictures I post

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    Great food. Good selections of rolls. Amazing service. Really good portion sizes too.

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    Fatima is amazing! So grateful for her kindness and service! Shes the best, come here awesome people awesome food!

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    Is there a happy hour menu?

    Sushi restaurants in Carlsbad village?

    Yes.

    I see crab listed a lot as a specialty roll filling. Is this imitation crab/krab? Or is it real crab?

    It is real crab. A huge amount. That being said, I didn't find it particularly tasty. It was a little fishy tasting, in my opinion, without much other flavor. They do have rolls/nigiri made with Krab.

    Are your gluten-free options prepared separately (so there is no cross contamination)?

    Yes, they can be upon request! They can also customize most items to make them gluten free friendly! Their rice is gluten free, they offer blue crab which is gluten free (however there is a surcharge because of how expensive blue crab typically is)… 

    Do you take groups of 15-20 and have the ability to do separate tabs?

    lol no

    Do you take reservations?

    No they don't. I had called in and asked this.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    Hi there! We do not allow pets inside our restaurant unless they are certified service animals. However, we do have outside seating and dogs are allowed in those areas.

    Is there a Happy hour menu?

    Hi Monica! We do not have a happy hour menu at this time.

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    Hooked on Sushi - Carlsbad

    4.4(2.2k reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    One of my absolute favorite sushi places! They have such a great variety of sushi, and everything…read moreis always fresh and delicious. Even my little one, who was 3 at the time, loves sushi here! The atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. Lunch is usually calm and relaxing, while nighttime can be more lively with a louder atmosphere. The service is always great, and everyone is so friendly. This is one of my go-to sushi spots whenever I'm craving sushi!

    Got on the waiting lost via Hooked on Sushi's website. I have used this several times before…read more Waited 40 minutes even standing outside, no text. We finally got inside asking if our table is ready. The hostess says oh we don't even have the tablet up here to see the waiting list. Ok...you saw us standing outside for a long time and you don't bother to ket people know if they're on the waiting list that they don't have access to it?? Food was delicious as usual. Our server was good. The bussers were lazy and would just throw the dishes in the containers as if they were working in a school cafe or something. SO obnoxiously loud!!! They also would DRAG the dining chairs. What is going on here?? Employees need better etiquette training for sure!! Wont be back for a while. When I dine out I like a more enjoyable atmosphere. Not crashing dishes and chairs dragging.

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    Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar - NEW: BLUE OCEAN PREMIUM NIGIRI OMAKASE 

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    Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar

    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    My pictures honestly don't do this place justice. The food was amazing and you can really taste the…read morequality in everything we ordered. Mei Mei was super nice and helpful. She recommended a few different items and they did not disappoint. We truly got a feel for the menu. The space is pretty tight. We heard multiple dishes falling and breaking. At one point, a waiter rushed past us and dropped a water cup behind us. It got us a little wet, but no one even cared to ask. Other than that, the food was absolutely amazing.

    Boy does this place pack in a crowd! It was just two of us on Wednesday early evening, but we were…read moreseated immediately; no wait time at all. That was a big plus for us because we were hungry. We were seated at the main dining area but when we requested for a table so we could sit side by side versus across from each other (the room was sooo loud that we couldn't hear each other) the waiter (darned we didn't catch his name) acknowledged and rearranged a table nearby so that we could sit beside each other. Another plus! The place was busy busy and sooo noisy. We were fine with the wait to take our order (about 15 minutes), which gave us enough time to peruse the menu. We ordered the Omasake box with side of sushi rice, Salmon Teriyaki entree with xtra veggies and no rice, a side of Kale salad, and Passion Fruit Cheesecake for dessert. No menu drinks; just water, which came aplenty, as our glasses were never empty while we continually guzzled down our h20 (this summer has been such an excruciatingly hot one) - another plus for this continued h20 service! Now for our order: The Box came immediately, and without hesitation my companion dove in with chopsticks already waiting in hand. I picked on his meal, while waiting for mine. The Salmon entree came about ten minutes later, while I salivatingly and happily endulged myself with its delicious flavor. The Kale salad came quite late (almost like an after thought) as we were almost done with our main orders. The salad had an odor that wasn't quite pleasant - as probably most extremely green veggies do smell when grilled. I liked the taste; my companion did not, as he stated it tasted too bitter. I requested a side of ponzu sauce to tame down the bitterness, and I also ended up tossing some shredded white garnished radish noodles (left over from my companion's box meal) to mix in with the kale salad...hmmm, tasted better, but we eventually requested to have our salad to go. My companion was still hungry after his boxed meal; I was not, but we both agreed not to order anything more, a we awaited the dessert. The cheesecake dessert was the best part of our meal here, as the taste really pleased our still hungry palette. And yet another plus! All in all, the meal was pleasant. A little pricey (over $100) - thank goodness we skipped the drinks, less regular h20. Would we return? Sure. Service was great, and food was pretty good. Just a bit pricey... but then again, most sushi and seafood eateries are. There is plenty of parking and a plethora of other eateries nearby. If ones palette begs to differ from sushi or seafood.

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    Sushi Kuchi - This time... pick up. Crunchy roll. Perfect. Wine is mine

    Sushi Kuchi

    4.0(841 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    Boyfriend and I, LOVE sushi kushi !!!!! We come here often and we ALWAYS enjoy our meal and the…read moreatmosphere. Diverse menu options, all good. The owner, I think, is always here and she is SUPER kind and welcoming, and there is always good vibes in the restaurant. Restaurant is always clean inside and outside. Restrooms are always clean and service is always fantastic and fast. The food is super fresh and satisfying. High quality sushi. Great portions for price. They always accommodate us with extra ginger or spicy mayo upon request, free of charge. We experience today birthday here and they go above and beyond to make the moment super special. Music playing , Hawaiian hats , a big show. Great vibes. (Even coming from someone who doesn't like attention drawn to them) This place deserves 5 stars!

    This was my second visit to Sushi Kuchi in Carlsbad, and while the food was once again excellent,…read morethe service unfortunately wasn't on the same level as my first experience. We started with edamame and miso soup, followed by the Pink Roll and my returning favorite, the Vegas Roll. The Pink Roll was fresh and flavorful, with spicy tuna and cucumber topped with salmon, avocado, and spicy mayo. The Vegas Roll was just as good as I remembered, salmon, crab, avocado, and cream cheese, deep-fried and finished with eel sauce and spicy mayo. There's a reason I ordered it again, and recommend it to anyone going. Unfortunately, customer service was noticeably lacking. We honestly couldn't tell you who our server was. Four different employees seated us, took our order, brought the food, and eventually brought water. Nobody checked on us during the meal or asked if we wanted anything to drink. I finally had to flag down a random waitress just to get water, which was never refilled. It was busier than my previous visit, so I understand the staff may have been stretched thin, but the level of customer care definitely slipped on this visit.

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    Mot'to Japanese Grill - Katsu Chicken

    Mot'to Japanese Grill

    3.9(259 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    A great option for a quick Japanese meal while shopping at the outlets…read more We had the avocado, tuna and salmon rolls. We also had the salmon lunch special. We appreciated the size of the rolls. The rice could have been seasoned a little more but for the price it was a good deal. The salmon was a little on the dry side but they had extra teriyaki sauce at the counter. The staff members were all nice and the restaurant was fairly clean and spacious.

    We loved eating at Mot'to Japanese Grill during our Carlsbad trip! The signature sushi rolls were…read moresooo fresh and absolutely delicious -- perfectly balanced flavors and quality that rival full‑service sushi spots. The poke salad was another standout -- I still don't know what magic sauce they use, but OMG it was so good! The kids devoured the teriyaki chicken, which was juicy and flavorful -- just the kind of meal that makes everyone happy. What they're known for: A wide variety of sushi rolls including dragon, rainbow, spicy tempura, and more -- most rolls are typically around $13-$16. Fresh poke bowls made with marinated tuna or salmon over rice. Teriyaki combos and grilled plates with rice and salad -- most entrees range roughly $11-$19 depending on what you choose. There was lots of seating, though we came toward closing time and the staff had to close one side to clean up -- but they were so nice, understanding, and friendly about it. That level of service really stood out! Parking was super easy since it's inside the outlets -- tons of open lot parking right by the restaurant. Best dish? Hard to choose, but the fresh sushi and poke salad were our absolute favorites -- and that teriyaki chicken is a hit with kids! We'd definitely come back the next time we're in Carlsbad! Highly recommend for a tasty, fresh sushi fix -- especially after shopping or before hitting the beach!

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    Mot'to Japanese Grill - Thanks for the dipping sauce tray, I got mine to go just in case didn't finish it but I did

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    Thanks for the dipping sauce tray, I got mine to go just in case didn't finish it but I did

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