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Azuki Sushi

4.4 (3.6k reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago
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Moderate noise
Trendy
Happy hour specials
Good for groups

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Uni and ikura nigiri
Keri W.

Had a few people tell me I needed to try this spot. They have some outdoor seating, inside seating and seating upstairs. I made a reservation for inside and we were on the 2nd floor. Our server was too cute. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and let us take our time with ordering. She also gave our friend a few suggestions on non alcoholic drink choices. We ordered a few appetizer, rolls and individual pieces. Everything was super fresh and tasty. Appetizers: Crispy rice and spicy tuna (2 orders!) Wagyu dumplings Oysters We each ordered a roll. I can't remember what everyone ordered but my roll was the sunshine and holy cow, it was good. The citrus ponzu was so perfect. Also ordered the sake salmon sashimi, uni nigiri and ikura nigiri. I had the asahi, my friend had the Sapporo light and our other friend ordered a mocktail and the Jasmin tea. We were so satisfied with everything! We will be back!

scallop, king salmon, Unagi 2pc
Caitlin N.

Finally got a reservation at Azuki and it did not disappoint Dining atmosphere: We were seated outside and it felt pretty intimate. There were a decent amount of tables outside, while inside seemed to be a bit louder. Service quality: Our server was amazing! I didn't catch her name but she recommended several dishes to us that absolutely blew us away. Must-try dishes: My personal favorites were the tuna three ways, kobe roll, and nigiris. Quite possibly some of my favorite scallop & unagi nigiris I've had in SD. Cost-effectiveness: I will say that dinner came with a larger price tag, so it may not be somewhere to go for a casual dinner but it's definitely worth it for a girl dinner, date night, or a treat to yourself. Seriously, SO worth it.

Chirashi
Leilani M.

What a lovely place. Every bite of sushi was melt in your mouth, heaven. I loved the crispy tuna rice - perfect fish to rice ratio in my opinion and the spicy tuna was seasoned well. I got an assortment of nigiris (sorry I forgot which ones I ordered) and the Azuki chirashi bowl which included an assortment of fishes. I do wish the nigiris were dressed as I like different flavors paired with my fish but soy sauce and wasabi worked perfectly fine. The chirashi bowl was a great dish to share as it was quite filling and was a generous portion. Overall ambiance was super cozy and felt intimate enough for a date night.

BLUEFIN NIGIRI
Bethany C.

I went right when they opened and didn't have a reservation. The first hour they're open is happy hour. I got seated about 20 minutes later, so not bad for no reservation. I sat outside and it was actually lovely. The miso soup was good. The blu fin nigiri is so fresh and delicate! The roll I can't remember which one it was put it had jalapeño on top and was a bit heavy. This place is perfect for a solo date or date night! I will be back for the blu fin! Blu fin nigiri: 10/10 Roll: 6/10 Miso soup: 7.5/10. I did appreciate there were a lot of mushrooms

Azuki Sushi:  2321 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, 20260809
Jon V.

Celebrated the birthday of my eldest daughter at Azuki Sushi. Located on Fifth Avenue downtown, San Diego. Parking is free on Sundays. There is also the LAZ parking nearby for paid parking. We opted to dine outdoors to enjoy the street view. The staff was amazing and our order came in quickly. We ordered the grilled beef short ribs, miso black cod and the "r-u- kidding me." We loved everything we ordered and the miso soup was a good starter to boost our appetite. The short ribs were tasty and the meat was perfectly marinated with BBQ sauce and a mixture of spices. The cod fish was tender and tasty as well. We also enjoyed the variety of seafood and this place was certainly not kidding. It was a nice dining experience and the staff was great. My daughter enjoyed her birthday and they even provided us with complimentary ice cream in vanilla and matcha flavors.

Katherine K.

Came here for my birthday celebration back in April when my parents were visiting. It was honestly perfect! I loved everything from here and cannot wait to go back. It's a small place so highly recommend putting a reservation down. I started with the Katana Collins, which was very light and refreshing. For appetizers, we got Garlic Edamame and Miyazaki Wagyu Dumplings, which just melted in our mouths. We got a few things between the 4 of us and we all loved our food. I ended up getting the Bluefin Four Ways and it was TO DIE FOR! I didn't even know you could get toro 4 different ways and I honestly enjoyed every way. I also really enjoyed the Unagi (Eel) Nigiri as it was perfectly cooked and such good quality fish. The dessert they brought out for my birthday was very cute and light. I thought it was exactly what we needed after the delicious meal we had. I honestly don't think you could go wrong with anything you get from here. This is definitely my new fave fancy sushi place!

Garlic Edamame
Teresa T.

I came here to celebrate my sister's birthday. I reserved a table for us right at opening time, 5pm. Seating: We chose to sit on the upper floor. Upper floor was more intimate and quiet, whereas bottom floor was more busy and loud Service: Our server was attentive, and they were quick to bring out our dishes, refill our waters, and take our finished dishes. We even received a complimentary birthday dessert! However, maybe because it started to get busy, it did take a little while longer to get the bill and check out. Food: We ordered: Spicy Garlic Edamame, Oysters, a few handrolls, Albacore Tataki, and a specialty roll. We came during happy hour (M-F til 6pm) which was so worth! Hand rolls, edamame, and tataki were discounted. The spicy garlic edamame was so good, not too salty and perfect baby pinch of spice. Oysters were fresh! The hand rolls and specialty rolls were to die for, not too salty or overpowering in taste. Our dessert was red bean and black sesame flavor ice cream. Perfect ending touch, light ice cream without being overly sweet. Only thing to note is parking. There is no designated parking lot. Outside street parking is available but may have to drive around a few blocks to find a spot. There is meter parking on streets as well. We only had to park down the street luckily! Overall, I'd most definitely come back for a special occasion or dinner!

Liz N.

Met up with some friends at Azuki We ended up with a late reservation since it was all that was available and were seated on the front outdoor patio. The sushi was good, fresh and well-made, but nothing really stood out or wowed me. Service was the biggest letdown. Our server took a long time to check on us, and when she finally did, the interaction felt both rushed and a little pushy. Parking can be a bit tricky. There's paid street parking and a nearby paid lot, so give yourself a little extra time. Overall, the food was solid, but between the service and the overall experience, I'm not sure I'd go back. I'd give it a 3.5/5.

Jaz D.

Definitely our favorite spot for sushi ~ from our first date night, dinner with family, sushi cravings, and our latest anniversary diner. From the servers to the drinks made. I love the atmosphere, presentation, and just the overall experience Azuki has to offer. My boyfriend adds something different to our meals every time and it doesn't miss. However, my go-tos have been the crispy rice + tuna, king crab hand roll! My son loves the edamame and karage. We tried the Kobe beef roll last dinner and it was delicious, my next go to. This place gives you a diverse dive into seafood, sushi and it doesn't disappoint. Always recommend Azuki to friends who visit SD also :)

Entrance
Taylor T.

It was our first time at Azuki Sushi and we were thoroughly impressed. We were able to get a reservation upstairs, which is quaint, feels more private, and just a cool vibe - think of almost a sushi speakeasy. The food was delicious and fresh, you could tell they used high quality fish for all their dishes. We started with spicy garlic edamame, which was the best I have ever had, and hamachi Kama which is also a must. For mains I enjoyed the By the Border roll and spicy hamachi, and my husband had the nigiri plate. We were not disappointed. The sushi was so fresh, the flavors were stand out, and you could taste the quality. All in all we would definitely go back and can't wait for another date night!

Teriyaki chicken
Brittney L.

Their food was so fresh and their service was amazing! They were friendly and accommodated more people to my reservation last minute. Their food was fresh and authentic and the outdoor seating was very nice. I did notice the tiny bugs started coming around when the food came out but not a lot. Very yummy and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting San Diego.

Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna, Stardust, Spicy Salmon Hand Roll, Super Dragon | tiktok & insta: @trinhiesworld
Trinh T.

Food: Overall the food isn't bad but I didn't find anything mind blowing or special as it was made out to be because I know how popular this spot is. Although, it was still enjoyable! Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna (9/10) - loved the crisp and the flavor. it wasn't too spicy and the spice was more for a little kick of flavor Stardust (7/10) - wasn't as citrusy as i thought with the lemon but tasted fine. it was basic in flavor but still good Spicy Salmon Hand Roll (8/10) - it was made well and it was good but nothing too special either Super Dragon (9/10) - the sweet potato was such an interesting and nice touch. really good flavor combination Service: Service is a bit slow since the beginning even to seat you even with a reservation but they remained very kind throughout the experience. Ambiance: It's a bit small but we were sat upstairs in another room with seating and since it's small, when it's packed it can get really loud with everyone talking. The vibes of the place is dimlit and not too upscale but also not too casual. It's just a very nice restaurant vibes

This was a $130 shashimi plate. Not the fried fish in the center. This is 48 pieces of shashimi?
David M.

We ordered the largest plate of SHASHIMI to share, along with some other rools and appetizers, for 3 people. A note: Previously, this restaurant had been my favorite in San Diego and one of my favorite sushi restaurants overall. I made reservations a month out and was looking forward to this meal, bringing my daughter for her first time. We ordered and it seemed to take forever, and three other groups who arrived after us got their meals. Ok. We are patient. Then our meal came. For $130, we were supposed to get a certain number of pieces of fish. The first thing we notices is the deep fried small barramundi fish in the center, which I guess was supposed to be 8 pieces of fish since it was cut in 8 tiny pieces. We had ordered this piece as an appetizer in the past. It is ok, but it is not shashimi! Other pieces were cut small so it brought up the count I guess. We don't normally complain, as we generally never return is such a thing happens, but my mellow wife complained and we got two additional orders of yellowtail, slices very thin so you could almost wee thru them. The kind you get at all you can eat buffets. This is all the chef's fault, thinking we were schmucks perhaps or maybe he ran out of fish. To the Maitre D's and the waitresses benefit, they tried with the extra fish and a free dessert, and we tipped well, as we always do, but we will never return and we will let the many people who we referred over the years know. If you want sushi the quality of a buffet, go to Aduki.

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Ask the Community - Azuki Sushi

Will you be open for Thanksgiving?

What is the outdoor seating situation? Is there a legit patio or are we sitting on the sidewalk?

Sitting on the sidewalk! They have small tables and chairs

How to make a reservation for 7/12/24 for 2 at 5:30?

Go online or call. They get booked FAST so sometimes you need to reserve a week ahead

Do you guys do Omasake?

Hello Weaster C. Unfortunately we no longer offer Omakase, but our sister restaurant offers an… 

Do they still have their lunch menu?

Hello Unfortunately we are only open for dinner. Monday through Thursday 5pm to 10pm, Friday through Sunday 4pm to 10pm

Made a res for my daughters 21st BD on 3/4 at 6:30. Possible to request a seat at the sushi bar?

Hello I can add a request to your reservation, and we will try our best.… 

Do they take walk-ins?

I think so but they are very busy and I highly recommend a reservation.

Do they serve halal meat (e.g. Creekstone)?

Do you have gluten free options available?

Will you please, please, please reopen Hachi Ramen?!

Is corkage fee $20?

Hello We do allow outside bottles to be brought into the restaurant for a $20 corkage fee

Is this place all you can eat sushi?

No it's Azuki sushi

Are they offering indoor dining?

When we were there on July 9th, we sat outside. Still a good experience!

Can you request to sit not in the front part of the restaurant?

At this time dining is only outside. You can be romantic, bring a blanket and eat at Balboa Park one block east of the restaurant.

Is to go available?

Yes- just give them a call. They have great food! I did takeout 3 times last week while visiting from out of town.

Do they allow corkage? If so, how much?

$20

Is reservation required to dine in?

No, reservations are not required by strongly encouraged since the place gets very busy. It also really depends on the time of day you are looking to visit. Around time when restaurant opens for dinner is pretty good for getting a spot if it is… 

Is this place dog friendly...outdoor seating?

Hi there's outdoor seating. Not sure if it's dog friendly though.

In town tonight does anyone know what this restaurant is open today, no vm?

Dinner until 10pm

What are the parking options? Is there valet?

There is no valet but there is street parking within 3 blocks.

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Hatsuzakura - Hayashi Omurice

Hatsuzakura

4.4(618 reviews)
2.5 mi•University Heights
•$$

This was the perfect choice for a warm, hearty meal paired with an adorable ambiance. My friends…read moreand I came on a Wednesday evening and we were sat outside due to the inside being packed full. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, offering to move us as soon as something inside opened up, but the night was beautiful and we loved the outside vibes anyways. Throughout the meal, the service was also top quality. We were checked on consistently and everyone was very kind. For drinks, we tried the strawberry soda, matcha latte with whole milk, and the iced earl grey lavender milk tea. The matcha had a satisfying earthy flavor to it, but my favorite had to be the milk tea. Those earl grey and lavender flavors were vibrantly present with each sip, complementing each other deliciously. After serious debating, we ending up with four food options: The hayashi omurice, chicken karaage, tuna mayo bakudan onigiri, and the hatsuzakara curry. The omurice was definitely my favorite of the night, followed closely by the karaage! The only thing I wasn't satisfied with was the onigiri which just fell on the bland side in comparison with all the other amazing food. Still, the filling was tasty once I broke through the mountain of rice! Overall, this was a great experience for my friends and I, and we would definitely recommend others to try it out!! It was the perfect place to be for some warm comfort food.

Was planning on coming in for a good tea drink and ended up eating a early dinner and not getting…read moresushi. Great find and I'm a very cozy space. Order a very tasty and tea forward Yozakura Milk Tea, Hayashi Omurice, Bakudan Onigiri with pickled plum, Coffee Jelly, and the Mushi Pudding. Favorite was probably the milk tea and desserts with the omurice coming in right behind. Service was great as well. Amazing staff!

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Yakitori Taisho - Pork belly

Yakitori Taisho

4.4(573 reviews)
7.3 mi•Clairemont
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Recently came here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner celebration. It is a small restaurant with…read morelimited seating - so it's recommended to make reservations early. I made a reservation for 5 people, just a few days earlier before going. When you get there, they give you a menu and you can write down how many orders of each you would like. We did order quite a few. I wish I had taken more pictures. Our favorites : the karaage chicken, edamame beans, kimchi (SO good), pork belly, beef skewers, chicken meatball We did order some steamed oysters - it was more like an oyster soup with 3 whole oysters in it. We were not a fan of the broth. Also ordered some chicken thigh skewers, quail eggs, bacon wrapped asparagus, and a few other items that I wish I can remember haha! Overall it was a great time and the staff were really friendly. They made it a great birthday experience for my boyfriend and even brought him out an ice cream with a candle for his birthday! I'm glad we got to try a wide variety of items on their menu, and would go back just for their kimchi, chicken meatball, and pork belly skewers! We live walking distance here, and it would be nice to walk over for a Sapporo and some skewers for a date night!

This place is sooo close to our apartment. Surprised it took us this long to visit this spot. Super…read moresmall restaurant, but the vibe is good. Make a rez if you get a chance or just go right when they open at 5 to snag a bar seat. Warning- you may be asked to be finished before a certain, which wasn't a problem for us at all and we didn't feel rushed which is a plus. Love that you get to see the chefs cook (grill) in front you at the bar. Their menu is simple which I say is always a good thing. Unfortunately there were a couple of skewers I wasn't fond of- like the beef tongue. Listen, I've had beef tongue prepared in a variety of ways including yakitori style, but this one just wasn't up to par... The tongue still tasted like tongue. I know that sounds weird, but it's like they didn't clean it very well- which in turn made it taste & smell like part of the cow still and I am not down with that. Also, the chicken thigh wasn't as cooked as I thought it would be... Maybe it's suppose to be prepared that way? IDK. That was also a no for me. The highlights were everything else! It's cute that they keep the bone in when you order the chicken wing. It's butterflied on the skewer, different. Loved all the pork items we got as well as the beef skewers. Their takoyaki [$7.50] was super good too! Skewers range from $3.75 to $7.00 each with 3-4 pcs a skewer. Everyone that helped us was friendly! Big parking lot and the restaurant was nicely kept. The ice cream dessert topped us off in such a good way. We'll be back to try more skewers and more of their menu.

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EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

4.5(781 reviews)
7.5 mi•Clairemont
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my partner and I came for the first time and we had a great experience. it's a small place so we…read morewere put on a 45 min waitlist, it was worth the wait. the service was so quick and attentive, you can tell the staff cares. the food was great! the panko crust was crispy and delicious, simple yet flavorful. the coleslaw salad on the side balances the pork katsu perfectly. i loved the interior, it felt very intimate. overall great place, great experience, we will be coming again.

Overall: 4.5 -Came here for lunch so that might have…read moreimpacted our experience and also note it's a limited menu of just the main Katsu dishes without any of the main tapas. Food: 4.5/5 We orderd the Deluxe Katsu and the Katsu Curry Deluxe Katsu w/ Pork Loin (4.5/5) -The Pork Katsu was lightly breaded which was nice, but still was a bit soggy despite the silver grate they served it on. The light breading was a nice touch so it wasn't overly oily. The katsu sauce was a nice compliment. The shrimp and the scallops were the standouts though. The Shrimp was nicely fried and the cream sauce was delicous. And the best was the scallops, nicely cooked and the ponzu sauce was delicious. However, as odd as it'll sound, the tastiest part of the dish was the cabbage salady, it comes with some nicely thinned sliced onions and dressing but the cabbage was so lightly and fluffy. I almost wanted to eat the pork, just so i could pair it with the light/crispy cabbage. Katsu Curry (3.5/5) -The pork loin slices are a bit thinner, so it's not as much meat as the standalone Pork Katsu Loin, but it's nice to come with the curry. Note the curry is a more savory/meat curry, It doesn't come with any vegetables like carrots/potatoes (don't know if that's sacrilegious to say), but it left a bit to be desired from a flavor profile. I would order the Pork Loin Katsu by itself next time. Service: 4/5 The service was fine. They were attentive amidst a busy Saturday. But, it wasn't top of the mark. Granted their price point, isn't going to be giving super attentive service, but they were polite and provided a spoon for my miso soup. They didn't check in after food was served if we needed anything until after majority of food was eaten.

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EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya - Tonkatsu don

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Tanuki - Exterior

Tanuki

4.4(536 reviews)
3.9 mi•Kensington
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Such a cute hole‑in‑the‑wall spot on the tail end of Kensington! I had no idea this place existed…read morefor years, but I'm so glad I finally found it. Located in a small shopping center with a few parking spaces, Tanuki is a great tapas and standard sushi spot. It leans more toward Asian‑fusion tapas with some sushi rolls and a limited selection of nigiri and sashimi. If you're looking for specialty fish, a huge roll list, or omakase, this isn't that kind of sushi place. But if you want a wide selection of sake, fun fusion tapas, and some classic sushi options, this is your spot. I love that they have a small bar and that cozy, true hole‑in‑the‑wall feel. The staff is friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and it's the perfect place to come alone, with a friend, or for a casual date night. The quality is solid, and the service is fast and welcoming. They also have some great sake and green‑tea‑based drinks. I love it here -- definitely a go‑to spot for us.

I came here a couple weeks ago for the first time to celebrate a birthday, and it was a good…read moreexperience. It definitely helped to make a reservation as there's very limited seating, but even though it is a small space inside, I did not feel cramped. There's also outdoor seating available, but I'd much prefer to sit indoor for the atmosphere. The food for the most part was very good and enjoyable. Although there are a couple items that I would never order again, such as the seared wagyu tapa--it is a very cheap cut and the easily the most disappointing item I had on the menu. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience and my server was very nice and attentive. I would come dine here again, especially for the chicken katsu.

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Izakaya Masa - Ochazuke

Izakaya Masa

4.2(1.5k reviews)
1.6 mi•Mission Hills
•$$

I've been coming here since probably 2016-2017, and it used to be the best unknown place for…read moreauthentic Japanese food, like if you close your eyes tight and eat your food. You feel like you're in Tokyo. Alas, right before COVID social media blew it up and now there is always a line and a wait, I'm sure the business is happy but I miss my local late night after work izikaya. None the less. I still frequent as much as possible. The wait is the biggest deterrent if I'm hungry hungry. I'd suggest, especially if a party bigger than 2, showing up early to put your name on the list. The decor- classic traditional izikaya, if you've been to Japan, you know. Beer, sake, and tons of options for small plates and sushi to share, and of course some amazing ramen. Service- we've always had great service here, the staff is Japanese so for those looking for the "American" style service, may be a bit off putting. No large smiles and how is your day, it's more what would you like to eat and let me get it for you. The food, the food always brings me back. Jelly fish salad- always a must to start Negi Hama - we ordered 2 this time to share cause it was so good Hamachi Kama- because duh, it was perfectly cooked and tasted AMAZING!! Player 2 got the Hakata ramen and I got the Shoyu. I always go back and forth, honestly you can't go wrong with either. If you like the thicker more rich broth though I'd say stick with the Hakata. Eel donburi- we are big backs and like to eat, don't skip on this one. It is amazing All and all, if you enjoy authentic Japanese food, served unabashedly in a Japanese setting, this is the place for you.

Absolutely enjoyed this restaurant! It is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We came…read morearound 9 and waited about 20 mins before we were able to get a table. We ordered drinks first. Their green tea was soooo delicious! I also enjoyed their alcohol options. Each dish is sooo delicious and definitely worth the money! A must get here is definitely the tuna carpaccio!! it's soooooo good! We ended ordering it twice. There were still a good amount of people when we finished. A lot of people catching up. Vibes were great!

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Izakaya Masa - Green tea mochi

Green tea mochi

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Yakyudori - Oyster

Yakyudori

3.8(2.3k reviews)
7.0 mi•Kearny Mesa
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I haven't been to yakyudori in many years! I have been to the original location back in hillcrest…read more I do miss the zousui (chicken rice porridge), miss the chicken skin and cartilages. I am glad they are still serving cherry tomatoes, garlic skewer, and quail egg skewers. Not many places offer these items. Those are my favorite! I had chicken hearts, liver, bacon asparagus wrap, beef tongue, quail eggs, pork shiso, beef tongue etc. We ate so much! It felt warm and cozy inside. I do miss the old atmosphere feel back then when it was smaller and it was mostly Japanese people working inside at the same time I am also glad they expanded and more diverse people in. Cool they offer ramen speed challenge. If you eat under 2 minute that ramen will be on the house. Organ meats has more protein, iron, coq10, collagen to name some of health benefits. This is nutritious dinner and much healthier than going to Korean bbq. I will be back because they are still serving some of the items other competitors arent serving. Plus I was able to do walk in without making reservations. Don't forget to grab Japanese style snow cone dessert next door for dessert. It's the same owner.

It was our first visit here and on this rainy day in San Diego, we wanted something cozy. We were…read moreseated right away as a party of 4. The dining room is small to medium sized so I'm sure you'd have to call ahead for larger parties. We got the spicy tonkotsu ramen, a tuna poke bowl, miso soup and a mini chicken teriyaki. All the food flavors of what we ordered were bland except for chicken teriyaki. They got my spicy tonkotsu ramen bowl wrong- it was missing the bbq pork and I ordered the bowl regular with no modifications. Our customer service experience was also pretty lacking, we didn't have much attention or care for our experience. They looked grumpy also and when we were there weren't that many patrons. 2 things about the facility that was pretty concerning: the floors were extremely slippery; it was a rainy day but it wasn't from that. There was water on my way to finding the restroom and it was extremely slippery. The restroom was dirty and had lots of graffiti everywhere.

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Yakyudori
Yakyudori - Harami Beef and Pork Belly

Harami Beef and Pork Belly

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Baby scallops

Cui-daore - Sanji's Tuna Roll

Cui-daore

4.6(83 reviews)
11.6 mi

I saw this business pop up briefly but quickly went under the radar - it wasn't until one of our…read morefriends wanted to grab dinner and this was an option that I was reminded by it. - PARKING - Small parking lot but it wasn't busy at all when we went. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Pretty small restaurant, with enough tables to seat up to 30 or so people? I wouldn't come with a group larger than 4! The staff were welcoming and noted that they were making more rice due to the fact they were busier than expected on a Wednesday night. We were still waiting for some friends so it wasn't a big deal! The server offered to comp a drink or an appetizer for the wait, but at the end it looked like they ended up not comping anything. - FOOD - We got a few rolls to share and they were all pretty good. One of our friends got a unagidon and seemed to enjoy it. We also got the yakitori to try and that was tasty as well. The menu isn't that big, but that's not surprising given their small shop. - OVERALL - A cute hidden gem - if I happen to be in the area I may come visit again, but otherwise will go to my usual Japanese spots.

My friend and I went for dinner around 6pm on a Friday. Parking was easy at this time. There were a…read morefew other groups inside, but it wasn't packed. Service: We were welcomed as soon as we arrived. Everyone was very nice and very attentive. We ordered 4 items: orange ginza roll, una don, inari and the annin dofu dessert Orange ginza: oh yeah!! I usually hesitate getting citrusy rolls because they end up tasting the same as any other place or the citrus part over powers everything, but this was unique and the flavors balanced each other out. Tempura was also nice and crispy. Also love that they used lemon zest(?). Would order again. Una don: Their sauce for this is SO good and the unagi was cooked perfectly. Would order again. Inari set. I LOVE tofu and you don't see inaris in SD. We were very happy with this. Would order again. Annin dofu - this one was unique. Very almond heavy (not a bad thing). This is the only item I wouldn't get again. The tofu was tasty but I think a lot was going on with this dessert. There was a lot of texture, flavors, and color Not sure if this is normal for this dessert lots going on. there were mochi bits, tofu, matcha sauce, granola, raisins, dried strawberries(?). Fun to look at and try but kind of a lot going on. Overall: Would definitely come back. I do hope they get more employees though because I can see this place getting packed and needing more staff!

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Cui-daore - Inside seating

Inside seating

Cui-daore - Tuna Poke bowl

Tuna Poke bowl

Cui-daore - Sea Dragon roll. Seaweed salad.

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Sea Dragon roll. Seaweed salad.

Azuki Sushi - sushi - Updated October 2026

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