This place was such a vibe!! Sat up at the bar top, had a lychee martini, and some blue fin torro which was amazing! Staff was so nice and attentive. I would definitely be back! 5 stars!! read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Lychee martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place was so great! They have seating along the bar and tables along the walls of the restaurant. There's a chill yet elegant vibe to this place so feel free to dress up or be a bit more casual. In the evening, the lights dim and give it a romantic feel. The service was great and the food was DELICIOUS! If you're sober living, no problem! They have really good canned mocktails but trust, they're no ordinary canned drinks. They taste really good!! We ordered: miso soup and chicken gyozas as appetizers and the 5 hand roll set, Emo Brown Roll and blue crab hand roll for the meal. We had some of the sweet and spicy sauce left over from the gyozas and I used it on my spicy tuna roll and it was such a delicious combo! Overall, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The executive chef Sebastian was also super down to earth and really cool! The Emo Brown Podcast brought us to this location and we will def be back and bring our family and friends to check it out. read more

Arrived at 6:30 solo on a Tuesday evening and was seated immediately at the bar. There was a big screen TV playing the World Cup and they had a special World Cup menu with special food and drinks. The place has a large central bar with a few tables around the periphery as well as a few outside on the sidewalk. The decor is clean and modern and the place has a vibey feel. Not exactly sure how to rate this place. If rating it as a bar primarily that also has decent sushi, I'd give it five stars. If rating it as a sushi bar I'd give it three stars. All of the sushi that I had (nigiri, cut rolls and hand rolls) were good but nothing special. If you're looking for a great sushi experience, this is likely not the place. They have a small selection of Japanese and local craft beers as well as bottled and tap sake. I originally characterized the service as slow and inattentive. But looking at it from the perspective of a bar, it was casual and friendly in the slow way you'd expect for hanging out in a bar and socializing or watching sports. read more

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This place is nice for sushi and hand rolls. I came here with my bestie on a busy Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. It was pretty crowded, so we had to wait to be seated. We ordered edamame and miso soup as appetizers, but the edamame didn't arrive until after we finished our hand rolls, and the miso soup never came out. That said, the overall ambiance is upbeat and laid-back, making it a decent spot for a casual sushi outing. read more

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Wow this place was really busy and noisy! I like the fast turn over that just means fresh sushi for us. I ordered the 6 piece hand roll and I liked it a lot! Made me so full! The only thing that would stop me from coming back is the parking situation. Since we were seated on the bar area it was confusing if we were supposed to have a dedicated waiter or not. Luckily we just ordered once and didn't have to look for the same girl who took our order initially. read more

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First visit in. Great ambiance, server Max was very sweet. It was super busy so service lagged a lil but he still bee lined to get us what we needed. Edamame & seaweed salad were fantastic. We had some hot saki with our dinner. Our roll had a discrepancy, however the most gracious manager Salvador comp'd our meal, went above and beyond to make sure our first visit would have us come back as repeat patrons. Thank you Mr. Salvador for your great customer service skills, management and dining accommodations. Very much appreciated. Also, I hope the girl who lost her Louis Vuitton wristlet & keys was able to retrieve them right away with finding them in the ladies restroom. Thank you for saving her keys and items for her. Again, you are appreciated. Hope to see yall soon in the near future. read more

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A great place to grab a small bite after the beach! Small place, but great food! Service was okay, it was a little noisy, and small portions, but good food! read more

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I've always liked the hand roll style of sushi, regardless of whether I'm living in Japan or living in so cal! This place totally fits the bill. The service is super attentive and the menu is relatively simple. For me, it's always the 5 handrolls and either a Sapporo or some sake. Cool vibes and great food, can't ask for more... read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Temaki brings me so much joy and happiness. It has a welcoming energy that is rare and worth exploring. Top notch service and yummy food, you can't go wrong. I recommend the Dre's pop rock roll and the espresso martini. Can't go wrong with a sake bomb either! read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

One of my favorite food stops in Encinitas! I like sitting at the bar and getting the 4 hand rolls (Albacore, Yellowtail, Salmon, Shrimp). The Harland "Japanese style" beer is also really tasty. It can get pretty busy here so make sure to add your name to the wait list ahead of time if you're going at peak hours. read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

This place has been on my to visit list for a while and I was pleasantly surprised by the experience! Me and my two friends visited on a Saturday night and there was no wait to be seated. They do offer reservations online. The shop itself is super cute and clean, good ambiance. We got Brussel sprouts to share and they were good, nothing to rave about. I ordered three hand rolls, a scallop one, salmon one, and crab one. I looove scallops and theirs was so fresh! It was my favorite one. The salmon and crab were great too. They offer a bunch of sauces and I liked the yuzu one the best. Docking down a point because they forgot one of my friends handrolls and we had to remind the server twice. I'd visit again! read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Handrolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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Bingo night!!! Another epic night at Temaki. Love this place, the people and the service is impeccable:) Always fresh - always fun!! read more

TAMAKI... Super relaxed and chill vibe. Excellent SUSHI prepared by Chef Jay .... Way more OKAY than the other reviewers say. This is a delectable spot in downtown Encinitas ‼ Mr. Max at the bar has a cute smile and is quick to quench your thirsts. No waiting for service here. read more

Been wanting to try this place for quite a while... $19 for three hand rolls (that comes to $6.33 each... )That was the lunch "special" on the sign out front but it's actually their regular menu offering. Pretty misleading if you ask me... You might as well post the entire menu on the sign. You can get 3-4-5 hand roll kits... Nothing comes with it. No miso or edamame or anything. I was expecting a nice setup of cone shaped hand rolls but instead I was served a cylindrical roll that I thought was pretty small in diameter and length (size matters LOL) Imagine a basic cut roll but uncut, narrower and shorter. It didn't seem like it had a lot of fish in it either... They bring them out one by one. I was still hungry after all three and $19 in... Pretty disappointed so far - ordered a rainbow roll for $16.. the roll was much better. Very fresh.. but still seemed lacking in the size and the amount of fish offered. The ambiance is great It's right on the 101 in the middle of downtown Encinitas... Considering I just dropped $40 on my lunch and left pretty disappointed, I can't recommend this place. There are much better options in North county.. read more

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I was greeted quickly and sat at the bar. I ordered the restaurant week prefix menu. It all started with a small bottle of sake, which had a clean pleasant flavor. The Nigiri was especially tasty, each one seasoned perfectly. The 4 hand rolls were delicious and I was pleasantly surprised by the shrimp roll. It wasn't just pieces of shrimp with rice, they had seasoned it with some mayonnaise and other spices. Very good. I'm so happy that I decided to stop here for lunch. read more

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We always like to try new sushi, restaurants, and happened upon this one. Very disappointing. I've never had such a small and way overpriced hand roll. We were so disappointed we left and are now driving 30 minutes to our favorite spot in San Marcos "Umami". read more

Temaki Bar. We ordered the 5 Handroll set. It was filling . We were thinking of ordering some more but can't. The seaweed was crunchy and fresh . Can't wait to come back for more. Parking was difficult read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Salmon handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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This place is so cute! The hostess was extremely friendly, had just a couple minute wait during peak dinner hours. Happened to accidently come during the $7 martini Thursdays which was a huge win. The drinks were great, took maybe a few minutes longer than expected to get but no big worries there. The tuna nigiri was amazing, way better than expected honestly. Accidently got the wrong kind of tuna on the second batch of nigiri but it was so good still so didnt mind. Miso soup was also shockingly good, hard to go wrong with miso but this was awesome. Quick easy place, everything was very good to include tuna nigiri, spicy tuna crispy rice, the miso, and espresso and lychee martinis! read more

The Moonlight room was so ono with Shishi (perilla leaves) to balance out the flavors, Biko state (crunchy rice crackers and spicy tuna). Had to have the Dragon Roll. Onolicious marinated grilled eel with gobo for some crunch. Finally, we ordered the Omega Red roll. Woo! This one is loaded with all the textures and flavorings you can imagine. Scallop and Yellowfin Tuna were smooth. Cucumber Kimchi added crunch and Tongarashi for a little kick. Washed it all down with a glass of Sapporo! read more

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I looove Temaki bar. I live in Escondido so it's not the closest option but well worth the drive for me (when there's no traffic lol). A friend and I stumbled upon it on a whim when we were doing a staycation at Alila Marea a few months ago. We had walked past it and it looked interesting so we stopped in despite having just had a light lunch, and I'm so glad we did! A couple of hand rolls to top off our lunch was perfect. The crisp on the nori is lovely and they're filled generously with delicious ingredients. I've since come back a few times alone, and also with my daughter and husband. Bringing my daughter is not as easy because she's 3.5 and they only have bar stool style seating, so I was a little anxious making sure she didn't fall off the bar stool. She enjoyed her miso soup and ebi nigiri. My husband likes coming here because it's more cost efficient than taking me to Azuki in bankers hill, while still satisfying my sushi fix lol. I usually order a la cart but recently got the set of 5 hand rolls and the shrimp hand roll that I don't usually order was so unexpectedly good! I also always add masago to the hamachi hand roll. read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Hamachi hand roll with added masago - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

Such a great sushi/handroll place! Caitlian & Peter were great, amazing service all around! We ended up here on the off chance that we missed our original reservation & it ended up being even better. Some of our favs were the the three hand roll combo, the yellowtail sashimi special, & crispy rice tuna but everything was soooo good! read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Spicy tuna crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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We loved dining at the location in Vegas and loved that Encinitas does not come with the Vegas price tag and the space can fit so many people but the quality was lacking. We got the 5 set (salmon, shrimp, scallop, yellowtail, spicy tuna) and added three more (blue crab, toro, albacore). Spicy tuna is always good because of the crispies. Salmon is usually good but I find that the shrimp had the most flavor. The scallops were creamy and bland. The blue crab had no flavor. Basically most were lacking flavor. They say hand rolls are best to be consumed within the first 10 seconds to get the best crispy crunchiness of the nori. Well, it was a big disappointment because the nori was chewy and didn't break off easily at every bite. That's supposed to be the most satisfying. Good thing we always order a side of yuzukoshu. We also got the temaki spicy. 2 for 1 sauce deal. Everything taste better if dipped in this sauce. Now I need redemption at the Vegas location next month to complete my hand roll craving. read more

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Maybe I've just been spoiled by Kazunori and Rol, but this place didn't hit the mark. The salmon and albacore tasted like they came straight out of the fridge--icy cold. The albacore even had a grayish tint that didn't exactly inspire confidence. I ordered the 4 roll set and ended up swapping the last 2 for shrimp since at least it's cooked. The shrimp roll was okay, kind of reminded me of eating a lobster roll. Overall, super mid experience. read more

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If this review was based on food alone it would be 5 stars!! Absolutely love the food, it's so tasty and a regular craving for my husband and I. Unfortunately, the service is absolutely terrible. We tried to go out on a Tuesday and we waited in line at the podium to put our name in with several other groups, not once did anyone come over to take the names of anyone who was waiting, we waited 15 minutes before we left the line and took our business elsewhere as did several other groups who were waiting. I don't mind waiting one bit, but to not even greet customers who clearly want to eat at your establishment and take their names down so they at least know they are potentially getting a table is baffling to me. I will be back strictly for the food, but if the service is anything like the last time we will not be back to try again. Just smile and greet people! read more

I really liked Temaki sushi bar! I think North County is lacking in cool/ good sushi restaurants and Temaki is both. The inside is one giant sushi bar that fills the majority of the restaurant so your servers are directly across the bar which is convenient, as well as the sushi chefs. Everything came out pretty quickly and our server was helpful and have some recommendations. There is also a large TV on one side that has sports for anyone looking for both. I had a house chilled Junmai Gingo sake which had a nice flavor. We shared the 4 hand rolls - my favorite was the Yellowtail but they were all good, the spicy tuna crispy rice which was delicious and probably my favorite, a tuna and salmon nigiri, miso soup and I had to try the Super Ninja Bunny. It had really good flavors with truffle and topped with caviar. I read other reviews complaining about cost but this was all $108 which doesn't seem that pricey to me? I would definitely come back now that I know of this nearby cool spot. read more

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Would be a 3.5 if I could do half stars. Very expensive for what you get. Yellowtail app was $18 for 4 thin slivers of yellowtail. And hand rolls are a heavy seaweed to filling ratio. Also not cheap haha the bang bang shrimp looks like one big shrimp cut into 6 smaller chunks haha cool spot and fun. It's just like $160 later and you're still hungry. read more

I was so excited to try this spot. I love hand rolls and sushi and all of it. However, I would say I also have some higher expectations for sushi spots that include a level of food prep etiquette, cleanliness and freshness of food served. I would say this spot was a little sloppy with a very casual vibe that made me question the quality of the food. Service was also meh, I was barely greeted upon sitting down several times they passed me and barely acknowledged I was there and I had to ask if I could order? I guess it's what you would expect in a beach town? read more

The sushi chef was super nice. The decor was cute and i love how open the space felt. The handroll set and sushi roll were both so good. Will definitely come back again. The neighborhood was pretty busy even though it was still morning. Parking was filling up quickly. read more

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One of the best sushi experiences we've had in a while. I've had this place on my list for about two years now, and they absolutely did not disappoint. Came in with a small group to celebrate our friend's birthday, and we were all blown away at the quality of the fish. Everything is so reasonably priced, too! We tried a myriad of items: cucumber salad, the 5 hand roll set, beef tataki, spicy tuna crispy rice, takoyaki, toro temaki, crunchy roll, eel nigiri, salmon nigiri, and the Harland lager. Each dish was fantastic, and the staff is equally great. We'd happily made the drive back up from Mira Mesa next time a sushi craving hits. Thank you so much for the wonderful meal! read more

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Service was painfully slow despite the restaurant being nearly empty. It took far too long to be greeted, receive menus, and even get water. The Bang Bang Shrimp tasted old and unpleasantly fishy. The hand rolls were mediocre at best and nowhere near worth the price. The employee bringing out food seemed annoyed by customers' presence. Overall, this was one of the most underwhelming sushi restaurants I've visited, with disappointing food, poor service, and little value for the money. 0/10. Would not recommend. read more

Drinks are solid. They make a good marg. That being said I've been coming here for the last few years for their hand rolls and the last two times I've come the quality of the fish has gone down. Last two times I have had very chewy fish or cartilage in the hand rolls. Won't be coming back for awhile which is a bummer. read more

I was excited to try out this place knowing it was a sushi hand roll restaurant but I left very disappointed. I also drove up from down town San Diego to give this a try for San Diego restaurant week. I checked in online to the wait list and things moved pretty quickly. They do not take reservations here . After I was seated it was a long time until I was handed the menu and given glass of waters. I had the set menu for restaurant week and also ordered the cucumber salad and beef tataki. The food came out really fast where felt overwhelming. To a point where I wasn't able to enjoy each dish . I felt as if I had to finish everything to get to the next thing. I had the salmon , albacore, shrimp, and yellowtail. I thought the hand rolls were a good size. I was disappointed that the salmon wasn't more fresh . I also did not like that the albacore was spicy. I thought the best roll was the yellowtail. For the specialty nigiri, the three pieces were all seared. I was looking forward to fresh raw pieces of nigiri. Overall I am disappointed in the quality of the fish. I was unhappy with the experience and service. read more

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Ugh really disappointing. My friend and I both drove 40 minutes to come here because the food looked great in pictures. About 20 minutes into eating my stomach severely started hurting- I had to run to the bathroom twice to be honest lmfao. My friend told me the next day her stomach was also messed up (we honestly were shitting our brains out LOL) definitely won't be back . Something strange is in this food lmfao read more

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Always great service here and the fish always tastes fresh! We walked in and were immediately seated at the bar. You watch them make it in front of you and its a really cool atmosphere! read more

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Been going here since they opened and always had a great time. The handroll sets are 10/10 and the apps were fantastic as wells. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Can't recommend enough read more

I was really excited to try this spot since there aren't many hand roll bars in San Diego, but honestly it was pretty disappointing. Right when my friend walked in to get a table, the host gave her an annoyed look like we were bothering them. It set a weird tone right away. The servers weren't very attentive either, we had to ask multiple times just to get soy sauce. We ordered the 5-roll set and the quality was just okay. Most of the rolls were coated in heavy sauce or mayo, which overpowered the fish. The only one we really liked was the spicy tuna roll because it had a nice crunchy texture inside. Overall, this place missed the mark. If you're looking for a solid hand roll bar, I'd recommend heading to OC instead. read more

Temaki is one of our go-to restaurants. The food is always excellent. We often try their specials, but amongst the permanent options we love are the tuna crispy rice, yellowtail sashimi, moonlight roll, and many of the hand rolls. You really can't go wrong. Service is also always excellent, and they're super accommodating when you've got little ones. read more

We stumbled upon this place and we were very pleasantly surprised. Excellent service, delicious & fresh sushi, & a fun ambiance. The prices are also very reasonable. Fun to sit at the sushi bar. Excellent salmon sashimi & we also loved the cucumber salad. It's right on the 101 in downtown Encinitas. Parking can be a bit tough there during busy times so definitely save time to park. read more

My kids tried Temaki first - and loved it. We were looking for a Sunday funday family activity and decided to hit the farmers market and then enjoy a sushi lunch. We arrived just in time as the restaurant filled up quickly after we sat down. I heard about the hand rolls so I ordered the 5 piece set because that is the only one that had scallops. I wish I looked closer at the menu, I could have mixed and matched them since I do not enjoy Salmon and gave my roll away. Lesson learned. The rolls were flavorful and delicious, although I like a more traditional hand roll with a little vegetable and less rice. They are more like mini uncut sushi rolls and made in a machine. I assume this keeps their costs lower. I spent a couple of years working at more authentic sushi bars working my way through college so the machine feels wrong to me. I am giving Temaki extra love because they do not serve their food in a parking spot in the street like many other restaurants in Encinitas do. read more

The seafood was fresh! Melts in your mouth. Love this part. Service was fast but I'm not sure it was fast enough. While the raw items were fresh inside the hand rolls, the seaweed was really chewy, so not sure how long the rolls were sitting there before we got it. It was hard to bite so sometimes we had to shove the whole thing in our mouth lol I think I would sit at the bar next time, so we can get the hand rolls right away, only place to sit when ordering these! read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Nigiri Bluefin Tuna Toro and HAMACHI SPECIALTY - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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