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 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

Most amazing experience! Chloe was our server and she took such great care of us! She took the time to get to know us and was super happy and positive the whole time! It was my birthday and made me feel so special! Definitely need to visit and ask for Chloe!! read more

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

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

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I came here 2 time when vacationing in Del Mar with my friend in the past and loved it. This time around we came again 2 more times in August, on a Monday at 12:30 PM. and a Tuesday at 12 PM., both times the restaurant was empty. All together both time we ordered a Rainbow Roll, a 5 Roll Set, 2 Spicy Hand Rolls and a Miso Soup. My miso soup was luke warm, the rolls were good not great, needed more fish inside, less rice, but was lacking a bit was service and continuity of delivering rolls... long waits between rolls which made the whole experience drag on. My friend was much more of a fan of Temaki than I was because of the unique warming up of the seaweed covers on the Hand Rolls. If we come again I'll have to try other dishes other than the Hand Rolls. Atmosphere: fun trendy upbeat. Service: OK. Food: fell out of love with Hand Rolls and luke warm soup. read more

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

I never leave any reviews, bad or good but today really rubbed me wrong. I've never been so offended by the hostess. Super disrespectful and very petty. Not sure what her name was but brunnete curly hair with a nose ring. Makes me never want to come back. This is the first time I've ever had bad service here ! I've heard many things about the manager and his wife causing issues but never had anything so the hostess being disrespectful I guess is nothing new. Went to neighboring restaurant after and the workers there said the same. Very disappointing to say the least !!! read more

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

Ordered through DoorDash. None of fish was consistent. $1.50 for the smallest container of ponzu Is a reach read more

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

One of my favorite places for sushi in Encinitas. It has a great view of the street to people watch, large windows are opened for fresh air, and lots of options to sit like at windows, bar or tables. Service is always good and friendly. Im vegetarian so I love the cucumber rolls. read more

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Khloe did an awesome job at our lunch service! Kudos to her and the team! We just love this place for the service and Amazing dishes and chill vibes. 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

Came here for my birthday and it was okayyy. Don't come here expecting anything authentic. The restaurant is very cute however with a whole bar set up. The sushi rice was good but quality of fish was okayyy, really cold which was kind of off putting. We got the 5 handroll set. The shrimp and salmon were the best. But the scallop texture had me cringe and I couldn't finish it. It was so mushy and bite full of mayo. Turned me off for the rest of the meal. We got the bang bang shrimp and not really worth it in my opinion either.... If you wanna try this place I recommend coming during happy hour for $3-5 bites. Service was okay as well, it felt kind of like they were rushing us out (?) bc why were we getting the check WHILE we were still eating .... read more

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

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

I love this place! I wish they would expand into OC/LA! I would definitely be a regular. My favorite dish is the spicy tuna crispy rice!! It's just different from other places. I also love the service here. It's usually fairly quick and friendly. Everyone just seems happy and willing to help if you have questions! I like their set hand rolls as well. I usually get this when I come in. I really like their yellowtail hand roll though. They add tempura flakes(?) in it and it is so good! It can be a bit pricey but I think it's worth it! I love hand roll bars and this place is always a must when you're in Encinitas/Leucadia :) read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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The food was pretty good. The sushi is fresh, but too cold. It made the seaweed soggy so the entire roll breaks apart in the first bite. I also had the miso soup but it had only 1 small tofu block in it and no seaweed in it. The service was a bit slow and I had to ask a different waiter to grab my check. She went to go get my waiter and looked upset at that. The place was very crowded and felt more like a bar at a club rather than a sushi restaurant. There were people drunk and falling off their stools behind us. read more

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Decent spot for a sushi/handroll craving. I usually come here on weeknights. I'd get the 5pc handroll set (about $30) which is a pretty good deal. The nori on the rolls was consistently crisp. Good balance of flavors and textures. The nigiri are also delicious: the sear on the yellowfin is on point. Service is quick and prompt. read more

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Had a great time here! Brought a couple of my friends to last month's bingo night and it was so much fun! They have a great deal with $6 drinks and their food is extremely good. I highly recommend the yellowtail hand roll. It does get really busy for bingo night so I suggest you come early. read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - 4 set hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

3.5 stars Very good value. The 5 hand roll set is a great deal! $26 for salmon yellowtail, scallop, spicy tuna and shrimp. My favorite of the bunch was the scallop tender and sweet. My least favorite was the salmon, I thought it was kinda tasteless. The spicy tuna was made with gochujang, I prefer it with sambal. It's a stronger flavor but just my preference. I ordered a toro hand roll, it was ok. I also got the spicy bang bang shrimp which was also made with gochujang. I liked the crispy battered outside. They are on the happy hour menu 3-5 Mon-Thurs. I did like the temaki hand roll style because of the crispy texture of the nori, it's a nice transition from cut rolls to nigiri and also a bit more filling. There was a large central sushi bar so that many people can eat at the counter which I think most people prefer. Service was very friendly I enjoyed myself. read more

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The concept of a dedicated sushi bar serving temaki (hand rolls) seemed solid to me. I wonder why it couldn't survive in the Convoy District and instead has blossomed much further north in downtown Encinitas. We arrived for a recent weekend lunch after finding open curbside parking along Highway 101. Temaki Bar Sushi has a sister location in Las Vegas, but nothing else in California so the folks in North County San Diego are fortunate to have this business in its midst. Thirty-six diners could sit around the central bar. If you add the seats along the countertops adjacent to the front windows and a couple of two top tables, then we're talking a total capacity of about 50 customers. Happy Hour was from 3 to 5 pm on Monday through Thursday. Monthly specials were also offered. The main menu consisted of starters, hand rolls, cut rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. We noticed that minimal staff were deployed to cover all the spots around the bar. Machines to pre-form rice balls and to wrap the cut rolls aided the chefs in the preparation process. Prefilled piping bags containing seafood mixtures were used to fill the interior of certain rolls. While it detracted from the authenticity of making sushi, the speed and efficiency to keep up with orders were maximized. It's likely to be the model going forward to temper the increasing cost of human labor. My friend ordered a five hand roll set which was priced at an affordable $26. We also split the Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp as an appetizer. Gochujang mayo and scallions coated the outside of the shrimp pieces which were mildly spicy. I picked three different a la carte hand rolls that happened to be the most expensive in this sequence... King Crab, Maine Lobster, and Toro. I liked the lobster hand roll the best because of the succulent claw meat. The toro quality was okay but a step down from the local high-end sushi spots. Value was the major positive attribute of Temaki Bar Sushi. You will not find prices like this for hand roll sets in central San Diego or anywhere else in the County for that matter. I thought our lunch experience fell between a four and a five star rating. read more

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We went without a reservation on a Thursday and luckily we were seated within 10 minutes. They have a monthly specials menu (ordered the hamachi and yellowfin) both excellent. Hamachi had ponzu, black garlic, yellowfin had tongarashi, Serrano peppers and yuzu all fresh and delicious. They make specialty rolls, hand rolls, tuna poke and have roll sets of 3, 4 and 5 varieties. Their fish is fresh and delicious, service is great, ambiance is casual and bar-like. read more

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Visited Temaki Bar again this past weekend. Everything was great as usual. This time I got the Southtown cut roll. It was delicious. read more

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A fun sushi spot primarily made up of one long sushi counter/bar seating with delicious, fresh hand rolls and lots of gluten free options! We tried this place recently after having not visited since shortly after they opened and we're glad we gave it another try. The hand rolls were all so fresh with crunchy seaweed and warm rice balanced against the fresh cool fish. My husband ordered the 5 hand roll set and I ordered a salmon hand roll and they were all delicious! We did however wait quite a while between each, even though the restaurant was only a bit over half full, and it also took a while to initially get waters, menus, etc. The beef tataki and super ninja bunny were both also delicious (and both gluten free) and I appreciated that they also had tamari as a gf soy sauce alternative. Overall we enjoyed the food and will definitely be back. read more

Temaki Bar Sushi - Super Ninja Bunny - Sushi Bars Near Me - Encinitas, California

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

Decent hand roll spot. Not the best but it's a nice place to go to if you're near the coast. My favorites are the crispy tuna rice, and their hand rolls obviously. You can't go wrong with a spicy tuna hand roll or otoro roll. It's all pretty basic stuff. You just can't go wrong with a hand roll. There's a cool machine that makes the rules so your food comes out pretty quickly. The bunny ninja roll had nice presentation but just go ahead and pass on this. It wasn't really that good. It's all bar seating so I wouldn't say this place is very family-friendly. Nor would it be good for good groups who want to talk to each other. This is a good spot for a casual date or lunch to meet up with a friend! read more

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

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

The owner Clayton kindly reached out after my last review to comp my next meal since I didn't have the best experience service-wise. I last minute arrived without coordinating a set day but he still accommodated us. I think the team really took in Yelper's feedback because service was opposite from the first experience we've had. Our hostess, Karalina was so sweet and attentive, as well as the chefs and waiters. Food was good as always, especially that yellowtail! Thank you guys for a pleasant experience! I will definitely come back since it's easily one of my favorite sushi spots now :) read more

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

My friend invited me to try their seasonal omakase back in February. It came with miso soup, yellowfin tataki, halibut, baja striped bass, chutoro, kanpachi, hokkaido scallop, snapper, salmon, o-toro, bluefin, and surf and turf nigiris. The nigiris had some unique flavors to it! It was the first day they had the omakase and I think the chef did a great job! We also got mochi for dessert. For an $85 omakase, this is a pretty good deal! read more

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What a lovely menu! Love the options here, not an overwhelming amount of options like some sushi spots, yet still a nice variety of choices. We got a spicy tuna hand roll, the crunch roll, and the super ninja bunny-- all to our liking !! The super ninja bunny roll (while of course a little pricey due to caviar, truffle oil etc.) was so yummy and completely worth it. Definitely something you won't often find at other sushi spots. My only comment is that we couldn't particularly taste the brown butter aioli due to the truffle flavor, but really not complaining. We'd come back for this specifically! A lovely atmosphere with kind staff also :) read more

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Delicious handrolls, sushi, and sake just three blocks from the ocean. Love eating and walking to the beach afterwards and the beautiful city of Encinitas offers that with many of their wonderful restaurants. So far I've tried the spicy tuna crispy rice that I highly recommend with chili garlic and citrus ponzu. Love the crispy to very soft textures. The yellowtail sashimi offers a burst of brightness and melts on your tongue. And if you enjoy handrolls the Dre's Pop N'Rock is unique and fun with pop rocks, crispy bang bang shrimp, and mango. A little spicy and a tad sweet. Once again the textures in this roll are awesome and love the addition of pop rocks with sushi! The space is a lot of fun with mostly bar seating. It's very open and airy. They do offer different promotions ranging from monthly specials, lunch deals, and happy hour. As I wrote this review I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying other items. read more

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Happy hour was great!! I got spicy edamame it was sweet spicy and very flavorful ! The portion was big too for $3 I also tried their seaweed salad that was also tasty & good portioned for $4 Then I tried 2 HH salmon hand rolls for $4 This was my first time trying hand roll and I think the sushi maker did a good job with filling and sealing the hand rolls! My first one tasted a lil fishy but probs was my fault I didn't eat it right away, but my second was good! I also tried their HH sake that was $5 and I loved it! One of the best sakes I've had in awhile! In total everything was $20 and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'll be back read more

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Temaki is a cool spot right on the 1 Hwy in Encinitas. As my office is a block south, it is easy to hit this place weekly or every other week after work when I'm craving a good sushi & sake meal. Max & Maija are great, and the vibe/deco is urban art hip! read more

The ultimate girl's night/date night spot in the heart of Encinitas! Food here is always fantastic and fresh, my favorite being the 5 roll set. The ambiance and mood lighting are the perfect backdrop for a date night or night out with friends and the service is exceptional each time, especially Mia who goes above and beyond! Has quickly become one of my go to's and I find myself craving the Yellowtail Hand Roll often! read more

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I've been going to Temaki for like 3 years now and honestly it's the only sushi spot I'll go to in town. Nothing else even comes close. At this point it doesn't even feel like a restaurant, it feels like family. The vibe is always right--kinda trendy, a little funky, just a good energy every time you walk in. And the fish is always fresh, like you can taste the difference. The chefs are seriously talented too--Gage, Max, Peter, Julian, Toddy, Salvo, Sebastian, Jason... the whole crew just doesn't miss. I go every Sunday like clockwork and it's something I genuinely look forward to every week. Also gotta shout out Maija--she's the best. Super kind, always welcoming, and just makes the whole experience even better. If I see she's working I already know it's gonna be a good night. Service here is honestly second to none. If you're not going, you're missing out. read more

Came in on a Sunday afternoon at the recommendation of several friends and were seated right away. The restaurant was open and pleasantly quiet atmosphere. We were able to order quickly and food arrived reasonably quick. We started with the beef tataki with was tender and flavorful. The crunchy bubble were a nice texture different against the tender slice of beef. The blue crab and spicy tuna hand rolls were good though we both had an unsuspecting surprise in each. My husband found a hard chunk of something, it was not something usually found chopped down fish. I found a piece of shell in my blue crab roll. We then tried the salmon hand roll and it tasted unusually fishy. Our friends who had come a couple days before had told us they also thought the salmon was unusually fishy, not sure what could be the cause. Hopefully when we come back again, we'll have a better review to update our experience. read more

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Great spot. Love the open air bar. Very attentive. I true San Diego vibe. I'll come back here every time I'm back in Encinitas. Loved the salmon hand roll. read more

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

The sushi is really good and fresh! I had 3 hand roll set and husband had 4 hand roll set. The fish is so fresh. I specially enjoyed the yellowtail! It has yuzu flavor which balanced the fish so well! read more

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