I'm not one to ever make reviews but this place was outstanding. Came here on a whim and loved everything. The toro melted in your mouth. The uni was fresh. Everything we got was so delicious. The restaurant was beautiful open and airy. We came here with our kids and our server Hannah was so gracious. Gave us excellent recommendations. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We popped in because we w were craving Japanese food, and the last few times we visited were great! We were seated right away in a cute booth. The food came out very promptly. We had some gyoza, tempura, and two rolls - avati & red dragon. Everything was tasty as usual & Lily took good care of us. The place is very clean, charming, and spacious. I mean who doesn't love Cherry blossoms and moon light fixtures? I miss the little cat chopsticks holders (neko hashioki) but other than that, everything was great! We'll be back soon! Arigato gozaimasu! read more

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I was looking for a low-key dinner spot for my family and I. Thankfully, we came across Chef JUN. They have great options, great servers and the food was delicious. I ordered udon, a few sushi rolls and a hand roll. The food tasted fresh and my family loved it. read more

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Stopped by after picking up family at the airport and we needed to grab something at a drug store. We saw Chef Jun and decided to give it a try. Loved that they had really good happy hour specials, so we ordered drinks and edamame as each of us weighed the menu options. We ended up getting several rolls for some of us to share and one of us got a poke bowl. We all enjoyed the meal. . read more

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So, what do you get when you put two people who absolutely love sushi together at Chef Jun Point Loma? A straight up f'n excellent experience! From the moment we walked in, the cherry blossom and full moon decor set the tone. It was warm, inviting and a little bit magical. Sat in a booth - didn't go for the counter because we were hungry and we both can and planned on eating. Service was excellent. Lilly took care of us like we were longtime regulars. Attentive. Friendly. Fun. Hospitable. It's people like Lily and how she took care of us like she did - just one of the reasons the experience was memorable. Then the food. The fish. The fresh clean flavors and presentation. Imagine a staircase to heaven with Nigiri on each level that curves up and around a bowl of Sashimi. Toss in two hand rolls and I wish I had taken a photo of it all. I only shot the individual servings. BTW, it was the Sushi Kaidan for two that we shared. As for parking, it was a Saturday night and it wasn't an issue. In a large shopping plaza, lots of open AND FREE spaces. If you're even remotely into Sushi, do yourself a favor and go to Chef Jun. It's elevated. Memorable. You're welcome! read more

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When you get 2 Yelp Elites together who are both sushi lovers, you can expect an extraordinary dining experience. To maximize our experience, we went for the SUSHI KAIDAN for two. This was the deluxe assortment of sushi placed on a staircase of sushi heaven. There were 2 pieces of each of the following: amberjack, king crab legs, black cod, black sea bream, halibut, red snapper, shrimp, Hokkaido scallops, yellowtail belly with Hokkaido Uni, salmon belly with salmon roe, bluefin tuna with caviar, and toro with truffle. These were nice thick cuts and the presentation was beautiful. We loved how some of them were served on charred rice that gave it a rich smoky flavor. Twenty-four pieces of sushi was a lot, but on top of that, the Sushi Kaidan came with 2 handrolls and a sashimi plate that had the fried shrimp heads, Kumamoto oysters, salmon belly, yellow tail belly, bluefin tuna, red snapper, and shima aji. All of this was $199, which was a great deal! Honestly, the quality far exceeded our expectations and surpassed some of the high end Omakase restaurants that we've been to. Our lovely server, Lily, took excellent care of us, always making sure our water was refilled and ensuring we were satisfied with the food. We were both impressed with the quality of the fish and loved that it was reasonably priced. Loved the ambiance as well. Next time someone asks me what's a great sushi restaurant that I'd recommend, I will be sure to say it's Chef Jun! I look forward to a repeat visit soon! read more

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The ambiance is very clean, minimalist except for the giant cherry blossom trees next to every booth. The service was just okay. With how not crowded it was, I would expect better service considering how many people were working there. Oh well The food was really good. The ramen was a lovely surprise. Proper toppings. Great seaweed and just the right amount of togarashi to give it gentle heat. I'll be back. read more

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Came here for a late lunch on superbowl Sunday. We were regulars of the Bay Ho location before the Point Loma one opened up. We came to this location because it stays open mid day. Ambiance inside is really cute with the pink cherry blossom trees everywhere. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Food is always fresh. We ordered the spicy garlic edamame, mixed tempura, rainbow roll, salmon skin hand roll, chirashi bowl, and the spicy chicken bento. Tempura could have crispier but the shrimp was cooked perfectly - not overdone like most places. Fish was all delicious. The yellowtail belly, salmon belly, and the scallops were all scrumptious. Spicy garlic edamame (and regular edamame) are always delicious - a must order. Prices are as expected in today's economy, but the chirashi bowl definitely needs more rice. read more

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Beautifully designed! The decor with cherry blossom trees and moon lamps hanging from the ceiling starts off the dining experience with a fantastic impression. In addition, even though the restaurant became quite busy, the noise level is manageable and does not distract from the experience. Our server greeted us happily and enthusiastically. She acknowledged that one of us was celebrating a birthday. Service was provided at a great pace to start, but as it became busier and busier, (note: I overheard our server say that it was busier than she had ever seen), there were two mix ups in orders. Both were dishes bright to our table that actually either belonged to another table or were duplicate orders. We politely corrected and declined the additional plates. They offer three distinct sushi courses at reasonable price points. If you are comfortable with putting your trust in the chefs (they ask about allergies) then this may be your choice of culinary adventure. It was ours and we were pleasantly surprised (see photos). The food was fantastic and fresh. The only item to note, as it was the first time to taste for one in our party, was the uni. Lots of hype with uni as a special treat, but unfortunately the coloration and a bit dark and the taste was a bit fishy. Not the fresh creamy, ocean taste of the finest uni. One small disappointment in what was so many other home runs. I always judge a meal by one simple metric: would i come back? The answer for Chef Jun...yes read more

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My guy and I stopped here while we were shopping at TJMaxx/Homegoods nearby. This has now become our new favorite every day sushi spot! We were shocked by the quality for the price we paid. We loved the setup and our server was amazing (I can't remember her name)! I tried the Calpico Chu-Hi to start and wow! It is insanely good and dangerous! It has such a lovely taste and texture to it. I easily could've kept drinking it with no complaints. We started with the Chicken Karaage and it's different from any other chicken karaage I've ever had because they air fried them. These weren't greasy/oily, but still packed with flavor. I didn't use the sauce it came with either. For sushi, we tried the Avati roll (had a nice kick to it, but I would order it without pepper next time just because I'm not a big fan of pepper), the Chef's Special roll (very good again but would not have the pepper. I forget what fish was on top, but it was very buttery), and some Unagi (Eel) Nigiri (the BEST eel nigiri my guy and I have ever had! It was a huge piece of eel that was insanely buttery!) This place is too good. I wanna keep it a secret from the rest of you, but I also want you to experience the goodness. read more

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Why haven't I come here sooner LOL Food: Avati Roll (7/10) -- Peppery with a nice balanced sauce, not too heavy. A little spicy kick but nothing overwhelming. It had that seared tuna flavor that I love because it's a bit smokey. Orange Roll (8.5/10) -- This is going to sound dramatic but it was an explosion of flavor the second I tasted it LOL. Super flavorful, fresh, and CITRUSY. Light spice that just boosts the flavor without taking over. Fire Fire Roll (8/10) -- I was told this is their most popular roll across all the Chef Jun locations and really represents them. It was really good! Creamy filling, seared smoky top, and a subtle eel sauce flavor that ties everything together. Service: The loveliest service ever. We asked for recommendations and got a detailed rundown of their most popular dishes. He even suggested options based on our preferences. Constantly checking on us, really friendly, and very conversational. Ambiance: Such a lovely sushi spot. I love cherry blossoms, so having the trees as the main decor all around the restaurant was honestly so fun for me. Even the utensils were cute! They have a tiny cat as a chopstick holder. The space is clean, well-decorated, and even though it was a bit crowded, it wasn't loud at all. A calm and chill dining experience. read more

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Made a reservation and didn't wait to order but the later it got, the place got really packed. I thought the food was good, the salmon oshi was my leas favorite but the quality of the fish was great. The main downside was the service. It took us almost a whole hour to get all of our food and our server never filled our water, I had to ask other workers for more water. I definitely think they are understaffed. The restaurant itself was very pretty and looks clean, there's Sakura trees everywhere. read more

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I have always been a huge fan of Chef Jun, been going to their original location for a long time. I came here for lunch and discovered they have the best lunch. 16.99 for a giant poke bowl and miso soup is a crazy deal! It was so much food with very premium fish. Thank you Chef Jun read more

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16-Nov-2025 Today our normal sushi spot was closed, so we tried Chef JUN and it was a very pleasant surprise. The ambiance is the best we've experienced in San Diego. It is one of those "instagramable" type restaurants with the beautiful fake pink trees and good lighting. We tried the house rolls and they were amazing!! With no wait and great service we think this place may have just snatched the number spot for sushi in San Diego. Thanks, Ashley & Lindsey read more

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I love a good lunch special and Chef Jun delivers with the Poke Bowl and Miso Soup combo. Food came out beautifully prepared and was quite fast. The rice at the bottom of my bowl had a fabulous nutty taste, and it was piled high with fresh greens, pickled cucumbers, seaweed salad, avocado, and corn. I always find corn to be kind of a funny poke topping, but I know it's popular. The server was very attentive and came to me right away. The ambience at this location is much nicer than the original location at Bay Ho, and I venture to say that my dining experience overall was better! I've been to the original location twice, and was not impressed. I also love the super chill music that was playing in the background. My lunch was so relaxing. I really enjoyed myself. read more

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Amazingly tasty sushi in a beautiful space under the cherry blossoms. Almost as good as the sushi was the presentation and dishes they were placed on. Our sushi arrived spaced out so that we could enjoy a dish before the next one was brought out. read more

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Wow!! What a treat this meal was. If you're looking for a more casual, at your table omakase experience without the hard to make reservation, multiple course seating or high price tag ($$$$ vs $$$), the Kaidan is your best option. Perfect for date night or solo date night as they offer it for two or one persons. The sushi kaidan for two came with 12 different types of premium nigiri, 2 hand rolls and an assortment of sashimi. Plenty of food for the price you pay and high quality fish. I left extremely satisfied. My mouth is watering just thinking about this place! read more

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Everything, everything! Was fresh and delicious. Not shown here is SAKE. Nigiri that I had to get two orders of because it was so good. Weight staff was lovely friendly atmosphere was unique and beautiful. Most definitely coming back! read more

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Chef Jun Sushi hits all 4 corners of being an AMAZING restaurant. Food, service, ambiance, and decently priced! My husband & I go to Chef Jun Point Loma probably too much honestly, but this place has been so reliable and lovely each time we can't help it! Food: 10/10 Sushi & appetizers have never disappointed. Food arrives to your table FAST. As someone who hates waiting long, I appreciate that tremendously. Sushi rolls are a great size. Not too small and not overly large and full of too much rice either! Not a fan of sushi with way too much rice. Fish is always tasing fresh and seasoned so well! Salmon oishi is soo yummy and unique! And we love trying a different roll each time we go! Service: 10/10 Besides the food being incredible, the staff and service is always more than pleasant. Honestly feels like they went through hotel hospitality training because our servers are always so hospitable!! I wish all restaurants had such attentive servers because it truly does add to the ambiance and experience of it all. Overall, I'm a Chef Jun stan and I hope this second location continues to flourish because it is truly a great sushi restaurant. read more

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I love it here. Thank you for the awesome service, thank you for hearing me when I said I love uni and including it on my chefs special, thank you for not judging me when I ordered a second small sake. I spent the whole time on my phone at the bar solo and you guys were so perfect. Cheers read more

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The food here was decent. Got the crispy roll and it was flavorful and delicious. We did get it to go since we had our dog with us so ate it outside the restaurant at the tables there. It was good. I think it would better if eaten inside and served with all the sauces added for you but was happy they didn't add them on a to go order or the crispiness of the roll wouldn't get more soggy. Partner enjoyed the havati roll as well. More than average in price but the freshness I think was worth it. read more

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I ordered the salmon sampler, i thought the sushi was fresh and tasty. The restaurant was pretty and spacious. Service was great, attentive and friendly. I would come back here again. read more

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Food was just ok. Nothing special. Imitation krab tasted funky, maybe like it was mixed with mayo. Kinda gross whatever it was. Prices were extremely high for just okay sushi. read more

This was our first time to eat at Chef Jun. We were delightfully surprised with the quality, taste and service. Our server, Victoria, was friendly, attentive and personable. Her recommendations were excellent choices. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, plenty of servers and timely in serving times. We will definitely be putting this in our family dining out rotation. read more

This is a hidden gem in a busy strip mall. Well worth giving it a try. You'll come back! The sushi was high quality, glistening and clear and just the right cool temperature. The rice layer was thin and perfect. No skimping on the fresh fish. The spicy tuna was spicy spicy but yummy. The cucumber salad was worth it, too. I will be back. read more

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Honestly it was not bad but for the price?!?!?? Taking the price to value to quality to service all into account. I just don't see how I can give it anything higher read more

Delicious sushi! Had a great experience dinning here. Service was great and the sushi was fresh. I don't remember the names of my rolls, but I'll definitely be back. read more

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This place is really cute inside! Big open floor plan with cherry blossom trees lining the tables. Each table is set up with tiny cute porcelain cats which our daughter loved. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered 3 rolls and a ramen. Sushi was okay, nothing crazy spectacular but definitely not the worst. Green tea seemed a bit more like matcha which was interesting. Enjoyed the experience but don't think we would return. There were quite a few other patrons inside so maybe it was just us and what we ordered. read more

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Good experience. Fair prices. The Bay Ho roll with the baked scallop was maybe over cooked. Scallops were tough and didn't taste totally fresh. Everything else was good including service and seating and decor. Been to their bay ho location before too and enjoyed it more... maybe because I wasn't avoiding tuna then. I'll be back but won't get that one roll again. read more

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A different and more modern vibe compared to the Bay Ho location. Clean & Fresh. We did the Sushi Kaiden for 2 and a half size tofu ramen for the little. Broth was great, and presentation was lovely. Service was quick and efficient. No complaints here! read more

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Chef Jun should be a San Diego sushi staple, and we cannot rave enough how much we enjoyed our visit!! The Rosecrans location has a large (and free) parking space. Around 6pm on a Friday, the restaurant was walk in, but we still made a reservation; however, by 7pm, there was a wait). We had excellent service! From being greeted so happily and able to choose a booth under the gorgeous cherry blossom decor to the attentive service and even taking our photos at all the angles. We opted for the Kaidan For Two, which is similar to omakase - chef's choice of nigiri, sashimi, and hand roll - served on a wooden masterpiece. A MUST TRY. It was a variety of fresh seafood, from salmon, tuna, white fish, uni, octopus, shrimp, squid, etc., all with an amazing balance of natural sweet and umami. They were all well complemented with an assortment of roe, truffle, real wasabi. The absolute best was the fatty tuna with truffle. We'll take more please! A sheet with all the different fish would be helpful, even with the clear detailing of each by the waitress; we could not avoid the intruding customers wanting a take a picture of our meal before we could even do so. With giant portions, this could easily cost more elsewhere! At the end of our meal, Chef Jun came out to greet us and serve our cheesecake, which was also delicious - rich and balanced citrus! Such a friendly chef who is as talented as those of the great Soichi Sushi and Sushi Sonagi. read more

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Came here on a Friday night at 7:30pm with a reservation. I put in the notes that it was my birthday but nothing was brought out or said about it. Food was mid, not great. The only things that were good were the handroll and the miso soup. My group ordered the Jun San ($48). The rice on the sushi tasted old and dry, and we weren't the only ones that thought this way as the table behind us left all their rice on a plate. Soba was way too sweet and did not taste right. One of the seared fish tasted like it was seared 15 minutes before they served it to us. I liked our waitress and she explained each dish to us. The service was good and she did what she could. However each round took nearly 30 minutes to come out and a lot of tables were just sitting there waiting not looking the happiest either. Will not be coming back here again as it was a bad experience, not worth the $200 for 4 people that we spent. read more

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We came here on a Wednesday and were debating whether to get the Sushi Kaidan for 2 or order a la carte. We ended up doing a la carte so that we could make sure we got everything we wanted, and it's good that we did because we got SO FULL we wouldn't have had room to get everything we wanted if we had to add to the Sushi Kaidan. We had about 17 items, plus Chef Jun brought us two special items that were wonderful. We had most of the nigiris (salmon belly, yellowtail belly, albacore, amberjack, some sea breams, scallop, eel, mackeral, toro, etc.) and a some of the specials like the sablefish, king crab leg, monkfish liver, and oysters. The off menu items Chef Jun brought were Japanese scallop with uni and truffle, and house cured salmon (gorgeous stripes of color) with ikura. I normally don't like ikura because the texture doesn't appeal to me (like popping boba), but the way it blended and complemented the salmon and gave it an extra saltiness was perfect. It was actually our favorite item! The scallop with truffle was rich and luxurious, and I really enjoyed the way the slice of truffle blended with the other textures in my mouth. We had so much food we were stuffed, as well as two small bottles of sake, and the bill was very reasonable at around $235 before tip. They also gave us two tote bags to promote the restaurant. Chef Jun was so nice and the ambience is lovely. The cherry trees are super cute and pretty, and he mentioned they plan to add more. It seems like a very kid-friendly place, not stuffy at all. It has great quality food for a kid friendly casual spot, and the value is great! read more

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Glowing reviews drew me here on a friday night. Expansive seating and very full of patrons but we got a table in about 5 min. They had some pre set menus and I picked their second tier which was 45 dollars. It had edemame, sashimi, nigiri, a hand roll, a unique salmon rice dish, miso soup and udon on soba noodles. The acoustics were rather intense and it was pretty loud. Not super relaxing, but if you have a child you wont feel to guilty about them not being super quiet I guess lol when items were brought to the table they were explained, however I had to ask someone at one point to please take the clearly empty plates that built up. Also the items were not delivered in the order of the menu which is not the norm for most japnese spots as they have a reason behind when items are served. It took a very long time to actually get the food too. I felt over all things were good, but the sashimi although fresh wasnt texturely super melt in your mouth. The nigiri was yummy. I think next time I would just get the 7 peice option they have. Udon base could have had more umami flavor. I really like the hand roll and the salmon dish they had. It was like pureed salmon that was then blow tourched on rice with a light sauce. There are gems for sure on the menu, but on a busy night some service/expediting was lost for sure, and some items could be tweaked to bring them to another level. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and ordered the poke bowl with tuna and salmon. It was a larger serving than I expected. It was filling and fresh. The sauce was served on the side. I would have preferred that they marinated the fish. It's not traditional Hawaiian poke, but it was still good. The restaurant is large and spacious. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Chef Jun opened last week in the Midway/Loma Point area of San Diego. It's an extended branch of the Clairmont location. For reference, this restaurant is next to Jamba Juice in a large strip plaza with plenty of free parking. This restaurant offers sushi and Kappo. Kappo is japanese meaning to cut and cook...it also means Kappo restaurants are typically more informal and intimate, with seating around a bar counter.  Visibly, outdoor seating available. Indoor seating in the dining room and around the sushi bar to see the chef. The interior design and layout looked contemporary cool modern with the walls of thin slats of wood creating a spacious feel. The faux blooming cherry blossom trees were not garish just added whimsy. Among the nicest decor I've seen for a sushi restaurant. Current music hits fills the air adds a fun vibe. The staff were cordial, very helpful and accommodating but initially unwelcoming towards Fendi, until I informed them of her service status. The menu is the usual sushi, maki, nigiri, tempura and a nice selection of drinks. Was treated to a taste of a specialty yuzu saké and love it. For lunch, I order the sushi set, which only includes miso soup and a small salad. Additionally ordered a mixed tempura and the shrimp tempura were scrumptious. The salad topped with crunchy thinly sliced Persian cucumbers was delectable. The staffer: Luis was nice enough to narrate the contents and identify each fish on the sushi plate. The sushi cuts were generous and artfully presented, so appealingly nice! There are other competitive sushi restaurants that offer more for less $$$ but the freshness, quality and appealing presentation makes this restaurant a notch above. Wish they would honor their advertisement for soft opening specials which expired but keep the advertisement posted outside, seems misleading. Perhaps, the restaurant can extend their offer and that will incentivize diners and me to return to try other menu offerings. Overall, a positive experience. Recommend read more

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I typically go to the other location in Bay Ho but was in the area with a friend and wanted to check out this location. It was so cute inside and our server was super nice, although I didn't catch his name. The salmon oshi and avati roll were amazing as always, as well as the nigiri. read more

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The selections are varied and delicious! Small starter plates like garlic edamame are generous. The favorite part of the meal for me was the service. My male server was knowledgeable and eager to share the way to enjoy the dish and any other flavor enhancer to add. He represented the brand as good as any I have experienced anywhere. Dining alone can sometimes feel marginalized but he made me feel seen and welcomed too! The restaurant is charming and very clean whether you choose to sit at the sushi bar or at a table! There is a large parking lot next to Sprouts. I will definitely be back very soon! read more

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The spot is slept on! Spacious interior and was seated promptly. We had reservations and had ordered sake and the Jun San which came with the following: edamame, 4 pc sashimi chef choice, 4 pc sushi chef choice, 2 pc salmon oshi, chef choice hand-roll, soba, and miso soup! All of that was very affordable! All very delicious. Highly recommend if you want a nice affordable dining experience! read more

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10/10!!! My husband and I made a 7pm reservation on a Saturday night but honestly could have just done a walk-in. There were tables of all party numbers available. We ordered a fire fire roll, spicy tuna crispy rice, toro nigiri, and a salmon oshi. Everything was amazing but our favorites had to be the salmon oshi and toro nigiri, hands down! We would come back just for those items. Loved the ambience, service, and overall experience. We'll be back again and again read more

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