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    Waraii Sushi

    4.2 (591 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Beef Bulgogi

    We left literally feeling nauseous. EW!!! "Beef" bulgogi that looks like chicken? While it tastes like nothing, all while smelling awful. And sushi that tasted totally off. So bad. Also had to request wasabi, ginger, ramekin etc. multiple times. So, the service was on par with the food. Wouldn't recommend.

    California Roll Aloha Roll regular philadelphia roll
    Taylor M.

    ordered takeout and it was ready quickly! really enjoyed the california roll. the philadelphia roll was not what i was expecting - it had imitation crab which was new but i'm not complaining. i also didn't read the menu closely so that one is on me! the cashier recommended the aloha roll which was interesting to try but i probably wouldn't order again.

    Spicy Garlic Edamame
    José D.

    Charge Ramen Spice Level 3. If you enjoy spicy food, that extra spice adds so much flavor to the already savory ramen. Servers are always helpful and attentive to your needs. As soon as you enter the restaurant you are greeted by the sushi chefs. Music is played in a low volume and they have tvs that typically play sports

    Part of lunch special
    Mandy F.

    Lunch time was poppin'! Staff accommodated us even though we were a few minutes min before lunch ended. Definitely a great time to order delicious sushi on a discount. It is almost impossible to find these prices for restaurant sushi. The lunch special I had to try consisted of 2 house specialty rolls, a salad & miso soup for $18.99! I ordered the baked mountain roll (without the cheese) & the lovely Gloria. These two very popular rolls lived up its hype. Quickly prepared and nicely presented. Definitely returning to try more of their specialty rolls!

    Big island roll is the bomb!
    Johnny M.

    Everything's is excellent, will definitely come back for more! Get the Beyond Roll and the Big Island Roll

    Lemon flash roll
    Veronica G.

    I love that they had a board on the wall Listing their top 10 sushi rolls. They have excellent lunch deals. I had a Lemon flash roll and a rainbow roll. Everything we tried was excellent. The restaurant has a nice seating arrangement with both booths and tables. Our server was friendly and efficient.

    Crunch Roll
    Yadi E.

    Best house fried rice we've had in North county, hands down! Had the perfect amount of seasoning & perfect ratio of rice to protein (chicken, shrimp, and beef.) I ordered a crunch roll and she was juicy & delicious. All I could ask for in this dish. Happen to come during happy hour so we tried the $5 sake and the $5 large Sapporo. Great date night meal. Would recommend!

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    For how much my husband eats here, I didn't feel right leaving only three stars. This is his go-to for North County sushi.

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    Prices have sky rocketed and portion sizes down since the ownership change . It's too bad!

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    Good ambience, friendly service, and even better rolls/bentos - will definitely be a reoccurring customer.

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    7 years ago

    Quiet Friday afternoon. Great service and food. Had Sombrero Roll, Lovely Gloria Roll and scallop roll. All super fresh. Will be back

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    Sonu BBQ

    Sonu BBQ

    4.5(992 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$$

    I came to this place with my husband after being out all day. I was pretty hungry so we were happy…read moreto find a decently priced ayce restaurant. I like that this place uses the Yelp waitlist because I put my name down as we were on our way over and arrived just in time. We were seated quickly on a Saturday evening around 6 pm. There are a good amount of tables inside. They also had some TVs showing baseball games around. The service was amazing here. It felt like the waiters and waitresses were constantly eyeing our table to see if we needed anything or were ready to order more. They refilled our water carafe before it was completely empty, changed our grills before we asked, and took away empty plates as soon as we cleared them. I also appreciated that they put salt or something on the ground so it wasn't too slippery. The only complaint I had about the place was that it was really hot but I could see the waitresses were also really hot as they fanned themselves walking around. The food were was actually pretty solid for an ayce restaurant. We got the deluxe plan which is the cheaper option for $30.99. The brisket came with some salt and pepper on it and looked like a better cut than I've seen at other places. We also got some kalbi which came without the bone which is so nice because we didn't have to cut it off and have little meat left over. My husband and I also really liked the marinated steak. I typically like non marinated meat better but the steak was tender and the marinade wasn't too sweet. I used the salt to help cut the sweetness and wrapped it in a lettuce with some radish. I really liked all the meats we tried here. They also have really good sides here that you can't get anymore at a lot of kbbq places like the steamed egg or corn cheese plate. All of the food options were so good and I left very stuffed. I would definitely recommend then kbbq ayce restaurant to anyone in the area!

    Sonu BBQ is a great place for Korean BBQ! The premium menu offers excellent quality and a wide…read morevariety of meats and appetizers. The service is fast and attentive, even when the restaurant is busy. Be sure to put your name on the waitlist ahead of time, as it can get crowded. There are plenty of delicious options to choose from, but my favorites are the finger garlic beef and the shrimp tempura. If you're looking for tasty food, great service, and lots of variety, Sonu BBQ is definitely worth a visit!

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    Sonu BBQ - Fried rice, beef brisket, boneless beef rib in the back, mushrooms and bacon

    Fried rice, beef brisket, boneless beef rib in the back, mushrooms and bacon

    Sonu BBQ - Outdoor seating

    Outdoor seating

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    Tasty Pot- Oceanside

    Tasty Pot- Oceanside

    4.5(190 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    I just had this Tasty Pot today and wowy wow it was super delicious. My friends have been telling…read moreme about hot pot and were overjoyed when I heard about this place. The staff were very friendly and inviting and attentive as well. The place was very clean and I love the decor. Okay the food, was amazing. I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach because I ordered extra add ons. I got the Beef Hot Soup in mild with rice on the side. For add ons I got extra beef and extra meat ball. I also got the fried tofu. Everything looked and smelled amazing. It was flavorful and very appealing to the eye presentation wise. Pricing is not bad, I feel it's on par with hot pot places. You order from the app which is really nice but they also got menus if you're not tech savvy. All in all I gotta say from my first time my opinion on the place is it's 10/10. It's great that we finally got a Tasty Pot in Oceanside. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

    I just love tasty pot, no matter which location! I am happy there is one in N. County, for real…read more The staff is fun friendly and very efficient. Same concept as other Tasty pots: order through your phone (or ask help if you need or don't have a phone). I love their appetizers, huge plus for the stinky tofu and MaLa spicy pot. Pots come fully loaded with veggies and meats. Flavors are great! Happy hours deals are great! Will definitely go back to try more. Place is clean. Plenty of parking. Recommended!

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    Coming soon. So excited

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    KM BBQ

    KM BBQ

    3.8(339 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Came here after Legoland and we made a reservation since this place gets busy. First time here, the…read moreplaza was crowded when it comes to parking. This was a different Korean BBQ experience, very unique because you actually get to choose and grab your own meat, and their salad bar had good selections from spice to non-spice. Also, the perks they serve boba drinks here which was a plus for the kids, small selection, but it had Tapioca which made them happy. The table setting can be a bit tight, chairs close to other tables was my only con. The meat was favorable, the staff members were attentive and the kids loved the fact that they had a variety to choose from. I do like how they have the fans above the grill because it didn't smell as much like a typical Korean BBQ restaurant.

    So glad we came here! We were seated right when we entered…read moreand staff were friendly and approachable. Our drink order was taken and we're told we could immediately go pick which protein we wanted to pick. There is a sauce and side dish station along with a self serving of rice and miso soup. I loved the kimchi and radish, it was a great pairing with the meat we ate. There is a variety of protein such as beef, chicken, and sea food. We arrived early around close to 4:50pm and they weren't busy at all. Towards the end they give you free ice cream which tops off your meal. Will definitely be coming back!!!

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    Guahan Grill

    Guahan Grill

    4.4(1.1k reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    We were a little nervous entering because we have never had Chamorro/Indigenous Guam food before…read moreand we were worried it would be far out of our comfort zone. It isn't - it's akin to Hawaiian food or Polynesian Food with its sauces, carbs, and protein options. We loved our visit! The food here was so good. It was admittedly on the heavier side, but it was very satisfying. We were really sad we didn't get another opportunity to visit. We got: Guam Bomb - Definitely order this! It's loaded fries with grilled chicken, spicy mayo, cheese, onions, and bbq sauce. It was so good and savoury. Beef Rib Plate - This was great too! It came with an interesting soy sauce-esque dip and it went well with the red rice, and macaroni salad it had. We really wanted the pork belly but sadly they ran out that day. Guahan Grill has great customer service as well. They were super friendly and were helpful when ordering.

    Sure, you CAN get your kelaguen with chips, but why? They have red rice, people. Red rice. Perhaps…read moreask yourself what other life mistakes you're currently making. Went on a Monday and took advantage of the spam roll & lumpia lunch special (2 rolls and 2 lumpia) and 'twas a solid choice at a decent price. Also went for the aforementioned kelaguen with red rice and it was plentiful and delicious. Despite technically being two appetizers, those two items fed two people for lunch. Friendly service, spacious location about two blocks from the beach. Good stuff.

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    Guahan Grill - Lots of seats

    Lots of seats

    Guahan Grill - Diet Coke

    Diet Coke

    Guahan Grill - Front (downtown Oceanside)

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    Front (downtown Oceanside)

    Matsu - A5 Japanese Wagyu, BMS 12!

    Matsu

    4.2(300 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$$$

    3.5 stars We came here because they're closing at the end of…read morethe month. So, Yes it was a bit pricy but i wanted to try it before it closed. Made reservations online for the tasting menu $225. The place is in the middle of nowhere, from the outside you'd never guess it was fine dining. We started off with a trio of little bites, a tile fish gungakn roll, fried mochi threads, and an acorn cracker filled with camembert cheese. The raw tile fish gunkan was ok, the mochi threads were nice and crunchy, the camembert cheese was too pungent for me. Hamachi/Raspberry - slices of Yellow tail and raspberry in a ponzu sauce. The ponzu stood out most and gave it a salty profile i couldn't really distinguish between the hamachi and the raspberry as the textures were similar. Artichoke Kohlrabi gyoza with a bri sauce. This dish was very good though i thought it was more like ravioli than gyoza. It even looked like ravioli. I think they just called it gyoza to make it fit the Japanese theme. Shrimp tempura was delicious! it was lightly battered and fried and put in a shallow bowl of shrimp broth. They said it came with dynamite sauce but i think it was just kewpie mayo. Very good and one of my favorites of the evening. Chicken wing stuffed with scallop, part of the wing was deboned and stuffed with a Hokkaido scallop. It was very tasty, the scallop was very sweet and tender. I wish the skin of the chicken wing was crispier. It was quite charred but did not crack when bitten into it and a little rubbery. Tile fish had a very crispy skin and came with a beautiful sauce of i think apples and apricots and a walnut butter. I really liked the sauce that was spooned on the plate. another one of my favorites of the evening. Duck done 2 ways; roasted and a fried tsukune meatball. They both came in a light carrot sauce. The fat on the roasted piece was nicely rendered and the duck meat very tender. The tsukune was nicely fried and crispy and still rare inside. The palate cleanser was a pine ice cream with Aloe Jelly, The pine ice cream was quite refreshing and smooth i thought the aloe jelly was a bit strong tasting. I think flavor came from the geranium but something had a strong taste to it. The dessert was also one of my favorites White chocolate with hokkaido milk powder on top of miso ice cream and slices of tangerine. It was supposed to be reminiscent of a creamsicle. The Hokkaido milk power was magic on the shards of white chocolate, the miso ice cream was very smooth and dense and when eaten together with the pieces of manderin orange did remind me of a creamsicle. They gave us a trio of finishing dishes a trio of bites; Castella cake, Kokuto jelly and raspberry mochi. The castella cake didn't really stand out, it wasn't the sweet dense cake that im used to. The kokuto jelly had that deep brown sugar taste but was too stiff in my opinion. The raspberry mochi had a strong raspberry flavor which i loved and had a good chew to it. Service was exceptional, water was filled many times almost every time the water glass went down 1/4 it was filled to the top. Each course was preceded with the proper utensiles and were cleared after each dish. i must have had at least 4 forks and 4 spoons. Definilty 5 star (Michilin style) service. Food was very good maybe 4 stars. Value was ok maybe 3 stars. If you divided the courses by the price it came to $25 per course. If you looked at the ala cart menu, many of the items were there and could be had for less than $25, of course not all the dishes on the tasting menu were available ala cart. But i feel if you sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and maybe 5-6 dishes you't still pay a hefty price but it would be much less than $225. I feel like thats the way to go instead of the tasting menu. Come here if you want exceptional service.

    I learned that Matsu will be closing at the end of this month and possibly reopening at another TBD…read morelocation. We decided to come for a weekend dinner. To my surprise, there were plenty of time slots available for this fine dining establishment located in a former neighborhood corner bar and grill in Oceanside. There was a small parking lot to the south of the building which had dedicated spots reserved for this establishment. A copy of the tasting menu was posted outside next to the entranceway. I took a picture for future reference because little did we know that we would not be seeing a list of the preset offerings during our visit. The inside was a dimly lit open dining space with a bar in the back left corner. The decor was minimal with some greenery and figurines along a couple of the walls. After mentioning that I had made a reservation, a worker guided us to one of the round tables in the middle of the room. The reservation required that we pre-pay the cost of the entire meal plus tax. Our server asked if we wanted any enhancements like caviar or wagyu. After declining that and any wine or sake pairings, the staff began to bring out a procession of courses in the following order... * Otsumami - Gunkanmaki, Mochi Fry, Acorn | Camembert * Kanpachi | Raspberry * Artichoke | Kohlrabi | Brie * Ebi Tempura | Dynamite | Tentsuyu * Chicken Wing | Imo | Scallop * Tilefish | Apple | Walnut * Duck | Carrot | Wasabi * Pine | Aloe | Geranium * White Chocolate | Miso | Tangerine The dishes were each beautifully plated. The chicken wing was partially deboned and stuffed with a mix of potatoes and scallop. That was my favorite item of the group. The dessert was also very good with the citrus from the tangerine paired with the pieces of white chocolate. Locally caught tilefish was the replacement protein for the pork neck course. The fish was cooked well, however I would have liked to try the pork preparation as it had been listed on the tasting menu. An aspect that confused me was the number of courses for the $229 price. I had expected ten, but when we declined the wagyu upgrade for the beef course, there was no lower tier of meat served as a substitute. Therefore, we only received nine courses but still paid as if there were ten. That should have been explained by the waitstaff because the value of the dinner became less with one fewer protein serving. Not providing the actual menu for the evening was a major faux pas and oversight. Every high-end restaurant where we have enjoyed a pre-fixe dinner always furnishes the menu du jour. The top-notch service was the reason why I rounded up my rating of our Matsu experience to a four star level.

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    Honey

    Matsu - Pork belly

    Pork belly

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    Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken - Popcorn chicken

    Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken

    4.1(167 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $

    Pretty good but I got the Triple potato with corn cheese topping. My only complaint is that the…read morepotatoes were much more greasy than the potato corndog I've had at other places. Like oil soaked. The sweet potato one was really good and a Much lighter texture. My son also got the bacon topping. Would pass on that. I think he hated it. Can't go wrong with the classic with sugar though. Friendly staff and welcoming environment

    We were on a family vacation and happened to come across this place while walking near our hotel…read more The adults had ordered pizza from somewhere else, so we only ordered two boxes of popcorn chicken for the kids. Honestly, we weren't expecting much. But after the first bite, we were all surprised. The chicken tasted just like Korean fried chicken (and we're Korean!), and it was incredibly crispy. It seemed like they used fresh oil because the coating was light, clean, and not greasy at all. All three families tried it, and everyone agreed it was delicious. We ended up coming back later that evening to order more for the adults! We got the sauce on the side, and it tasted just like authentic Korean sweet and spicy fried chicken sauce. I know this place specializes in hot dogs, so I never expected the popcorn chicken to be this good. It was honestly one of the best Korean-style fried chicken flavors we've had, and the price was very reasonable too. I really wish they would open a location in our neighborhood. Not every place that claims to serve Korean fried chicken actually tastes like it, but this one absolutely does. If you're looking for authentic Korean-style fried chicken, I highly recommend giving their popcorn chicken a try!

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    Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken - 12. Rice Cake

    12. Rice Cake

    Zzang Hot Dog & Chicken - Strawberry cream soda

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    Wu Lan Ramen Tap House

    Wu Lan Ramen Tap House

    4.1(789 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    What a fantastic find! I recently relocated to a different part of Oceanside and discovered this…read morerestaurant on Yelp after getting my oil changed nearby. I'm so glad we decided to give it a try. We have several anime fans in our household, so it was exciting to recognize all the characters displayed throughout the restaurant. The kids loved them too! We were greeted immediately when we walked in, and every staff member was incredibly kind and attentive. After ordering at the counter, we took our number and found a slightly wonky--but charming and sturdy--solid-wood table. Different movies were playing on the TVs, which kept the kids entertained while we waited for our food. We ordered sushi and ramen, and my ramen was exquisite. I believe it was called the Dark Knight, and it was absolutely delicious. I was also pleasantly surprised to see Orion beer on draft. Having lived in Okinawa, where the brewery is based, it was wonderfully nostalgic and added another layer of authenticity to the experience. Everything about our visit was wonderful, and we'll definitely be dining here again. They also advertise special events inside the restaurant. I don't remember the details, but I'll be sure to check them out during our next visit!

    Had the vegan ramen with the creamy broth and my friend had the shrimp ramen. Pretty good portion…read moresize. About 20/ person Really liked that the soup base was not over salty but still flavorful. Liked that there was a plenty of other ingredients like 4 large triangular pieces of tofu as well as a piece of seaweed and some other type of vegetable/ fern/ seaweed in the meal. Owner was friendly and accommodating. 5 percent courtesy if you pay by cash. Also, has a loyalty rewards program. You pay and order at the counter ahead of time. Parking is a little hard to find. Most of the parking in the small parking area is marked 20 min so had to park by the 24 hr fitness gym parking lot.

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    Wu Lan Ramen Tap House
    Wu Lan Ramen Tap House - Miso Hot Ramen

    Miso Hot Ramen

    Wu Lan Ramen Tap House - Teriyaki Ribeye Bowl

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