LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! The food. The ambiance. The owner. The staff. We hadn't been to sushi in about three years because there just wasn't any place decent to eat it. NOW there is! And we go there a couple of times a month. I think you'd call us a 'regular!' And it's an honor. THANK YOU! Debby and Myles read more

Not worth the hype at all. Even with an advance reservation, we were stuck on a long waitlist. When we were finally led to the bar, our seats were covered in bakery crumbs. Staff didn't bother cleaning them or welcoming us--my husband had to clean the area and rearrange the chairs himself. The overall service and management were extremely poor. Two of the staff members seemed completely exhausted and were outright unfriendly. When we ordered drinks, they told us they had no cup holders available. Worse, when I pointed out a fly at our table, the employee just nonchalantly suggested we move to a table near the restroom hallway or outside--ruining our special celebration after we specifically reserved bar seating. We didn't even stay for the food. As locals, we definitely won't be back. read more

The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating in a clean, modern space with beautiful Japanese decor. The service was slow but the food was good. My friends and I shared the Chirashi Bowl, the Surf & Turf Signature Roll, and the Tororo Roll. Everything tasted fresh. The Tororo Roll was my favorite. I'll definitely be coming back just for that roll. read more

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We were visiting from out of town and hankering for some sushi. This place popped up so we made reservations. We arrived and were seated immediately. We looked at the menu quickly and promptly ordered some small appetizers for the kiddo, who was super hungry: gyoza and a California roll. He ended up choosing tempura udon as his main. We had two of their summer specials-hamachi and salmon. We also ordered some sashimi fish: hotate, king salmon, salmon belly, uni, ikura and Spanish mackerel, Oo-toro and chu-toro. Sashimi quality was inconsistent at best. Kiddo loved his udon, so that was a win. Server was pleasant and young, but she didn't seem to know the Japanese names of the fish, and ended up looking at the menu in order to know what to order. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Plenty of parking as it is located in a strip mall. Just wish the food matched the luxe ambiance. read more

High- quality sushi! The service was great! The sushi restaurant was very elegant, clean and well-organized! Perfect for date nights . Catching up with friends or dinner date! read more

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The hamachi toro was incredible. Buttery, soft & so fresh. The tuna rolls were also nice, the sushi rice was made very well & I appreciated the attention to detail on the plating. I wasn't a huge fan of the cucumber salad, I prefer a traditional thinly sliced cucumber salad over this chunky one. However presentation was lovely, and the dressing was delicious. The cocktail was not good, I think it sounded fun on the menu but it wasn't for me. My server was so attentive & sweet, overall a nice little location with a patio. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I ordered takeout from here for the first time last week. It was super easy to order, and when I arrived, it was ready to go. The takeout bags look way nicer than what you see at other restaurants. For food, I went with the Misaki roll, and the Torrey Pines roll, they were both really good - super fresh fish, and flavorful combinations. Misaki roll - inside has snow crab, spicy tuna, avocado, and cucumber, and outside had bluefin tuna, and tobiko. Torrey pines - snow crab, avocado and shrimp tempura inside, with salmon outside. Will absolutely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

Fish Boon - Torrey Pines and Misaki - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Excellent spicy miso ramen & toro tartare. Excellent service and very friendly staff. Busy ambiance & pretty large outdoor patio and restaurant. read more

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"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." ~Auguste Escoffier Long overdue but very much deserved review for Fish Boon in Carlsbad. We've now dined here several times, and each visit somehow keeps getting better and better. The menu is extensive, innovative, and beautifully executed, while the sake selection is truly spectacular. Standouts absolutely include their salads, specials, sashimi, sushi, and especially their fresh uni, which is consistently some of the best in the area. Their uni and wagyu pairings are absolutely magnificent. Yum! The sake program here also deserves special recognition, with several excellent Daiginjos to choose from along with beautifully curated tasting flights. What truly elevates Fish Boon, however, is the staff and service. Everyone is warm, knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. You can immediately tell this place has built a loyal following of regulars for a reason. This has officially become our close-to-home sushi, sashimi, and sake spot. Fish Boon gets the boom boom boom stellar award from us! read more

Gami roll + yuzu highball cocktail = awesome date night! We also came here with friends with young kids and the outdoor patio was perfect. Great service! read more

Fish Boon - Gami - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We had such a lovely dinner here! We were running an hour ahead of our reservation, but they were kind enough to seat us immediately. It's not easy to find a place where the adults can enjoy a great vibe while the kids are happy, but this hit the mark. The fresh sushi and sashimi were delicious, and having hot plate options for the kids was a lifesaver. Everything we ordered especially the Toro tartare, was perfection. ​The real star of the night, though, was our server, Anthony. He was so attentive and knowledgeable, and his recommendations were excellent. His service was a wonderful bonus that turned a great dinner into a memorable one. Hats off to the whole team & thank you Anthony for the great service experience. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Our foursome reserved an outdoor table on Fish Boon's pleasant patio and were looking forward to some sashimi along with several other items that sounded great on the menu. What we ordered: * Egg Rolls: Delicious. Lightly fried and very tasty. * Chicken Hibachi: They accidentally brought steak instead of chicken. The diner didn't want to wait for a replacement and accepted the steak, but found it chewy and didn't enjoy it as much. * BBQ Ribs: Tender, tasty, and a bit salty. They initially brought miso soup instead of the included salad, but corrected it quickly. * Nijugo Sashimi Platter: Fresh and very good. The salmon in particular stood out. * Seaweed Salad: Good. * Sushi Rice Bowl (side): Good. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. There were two service mix-ups: the miso soup instead of salad (which was quickly resolved) and the hibachi steak instead of chicken. The diner chose not to wait for a replacement but found the steak somewhat chewy. That said, the sashimi was fresh and tasty, the BBQ ribs were tender and flavorful, and everyone liked the egg rolls. We'd be happy to return. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, awesome decor, wonderful servers, thoughtful lighting, and fun atmosphere. We've heard sooo much about Fish Boon and couldn't wait to try it. We sat at a cute table and were lucky to get a seat without a reservation (it was 5pm on a Sat). The table had a cute personal light on it - I need a couple of these! My absolute favorite thing about the night was the little purse holder they put next to my chair (see my pic). It was SUPER cute and SO smart! It's the little things! First came out a dinner salad. It was just lettuce and a drizzle of dressing - no carrots, no slivered beets etc ... it was ok. Funny, I usually LOVE the starter salads at sushi restaurants. This was just underwhelming. We got the veggie tempura for a starter - I was impressed at the amount on the plate as well as all the different vegetables. They were really yummy. I chose the Miso Black Cod ($33), which the waiter says was a great choice and really good. He also said it takes a bit longer to prepare (to me, that means 'Get ready, this is gunna be GOOD!') Well, I was actually pretty disappointed, especially for the price (and time). I think my expectations were too high. On the good side: the texture was really really lush (melted in your mouth), but it had no taste (even with the lemon wedge) and I found myself dipping it in soy sauce/wasabi over and over just to get my taste buds a rise. It came on top of four asparagus, which definitely needed more salt (and char marks?) as well. They were just 'eh'. The cubed potatoes had no flavor AT ALL. I was super bummed - I ate 2 then stopped, just not tasty. So sad. My husband had the steak teriyaki. It was very impressive looking with literally a pile of juicy steak atop a mound of cabbage. I had one piece of his and was quite disappointed - it didn't have much flavor and had me looking for the salt (only soy sauce on the table). I didn't have another piece, wasn't worth the calories unfortunately. For dessert we had the Mango Strawberry Cake. It was very cute and pretty tasty. We also got the Fried Ice Cream. I had seen a picture on Yelp - it was the green tea ice cream but ours came out just vanilla. Oh my gosh, it was SO disappointing . The ice cream had no vanilla flavor, it was really blah. And Fried Ice Cream should be freshly FRIED (warm). This was most likely fried hours ago and kept in the freezer. The crust was chilled and didn't have any taste. We ended up eating the ice cream and leaving the 'fried' part. I'm probably tainted by the Mexican fried ice cream, which is always to-die-for. Maybe the Japanese version is just something I don't like. Now I know. So basically, my husband and I have been wanting to come here for weeks and I've heard nothing but great things about this place. The restaurant's always full and I've known a couple friends who have said they've had fantastic food here. I'm not sure what happened tonight and I'm so sad that I didn't like it as much as I was expecting. I love tasty, flavorFUL food and I just felt like the dishes we had just didn't meet our expectations. Fish Boone needs to up the ante. They needed more salt, more flavoring and more love. Again, this is just my experience ONE time eating here. Who knows, if I go back, I'll get totally different dishes and maybe I'll have a completely different experience. Fingers crossed. read more

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I had the chirashi bowl along with some fatty tuna nigiri. The chirashi bowl not only looked amazing, but tasted just as good. It came with nice, thick slices of salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and albacore, plus shrimp and some roe. All of the fish was incredibly fresh and high quality. Tamago is usually an afterthought, but even that was surprisingly good. I enjoyed the chirashi bowl so much that my son and I came back the very next night. This is now our go to spot for sushi in Carlsbad. read more

Fish Boon - Chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Del Mar ($16.95) - This signature roll came with spicy tuna, avocado, shrimp tempura, and salmon with their "boon sauce." The highlight was the salmon, which practically melted in my mouth and had such great flavor. Everything in this roll went so well together. If you're looking for spicier, I'd go with the El Diablo Crunch or Hot Lips next time. read more

Fish Boon - Del Mar - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Fish Boon is a great place for fresh and yummy sushi. We came in on a weekday later in the day where there wasn't many parties inside. The interior is very nice and loved the decorations. The food and drinks were great but the service was super slow. We were tucked in a corner so our server probably did not see us but we made eye contact many times and he never made the effort to come and check in. We asked for the check and it took 10 minutes until I decided to stand up and pay for it at the front desk. They also charged us 10 dollars for a bottle of water which they never mentioned. The karage was delicious and crispy. The batter was light and chicken juicy. They had many options for rolls as well. The ones we chose had great quality in the fish and loved the spin they put on them. I would probably come back only for takeout. The service was unbearably slow and it felt like they were purposely ignoring us only. There were other parties being taken care of multiple times while we were just waiting. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This little gem in Carlsbad is awesome! The fish quality is excellent, whether it's nigiri-style sushi or cooked dishes. I had the nigiri sushi, and my companion enjoyed the baked salmon - everything was delicious! The service was exceptional. Victoria H. was our server, and she was friendly, patient, knowledgeable about the menu, and on point! The ambience was cool, clean, and modern. They also have outdoor seating, but we chose to sit inside. Kudos to Victoria for making our first visit extraordinary! read more

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The food here was really good! The service was excellent as well. The fish seemed fresh and the vibe of the restaurant was great. The Great - The Sushi and Presentation (art) The Good - Service was friendly and speedy The Bad - NA The Ugly - NA We enjoyed this spot after yoga. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of their menu! read more

Fish Boon - Lemon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Jolie is awesome !!!!! if you happen to be in Carlsbad and are looking for spectacular sushi, you absolutely have this come to this fish spoon here the fish Lyons from Japan replied from New Zealand. I've never seen so many different fish from so many different parts of the world they're so good and if you really want to grade experience, please come here. Enjoy it with your family and don't forget to serve. read more

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I came here for my birthday lunch. They had my name and happy birthday sign on our table when we arrived. The ladies who served us were very welcoming, pleasant, helpful and attentive. The chefs behind the bar were incredible food artists. The decorations were very modern Japanese. You know it's a good Japanese restaurant when you see Japanese clientele. I loved that! I had a refreshing pink cocktail with cranberry juice in it and my husband got a Mimosa with a frozen rose shaped orange juice. His drink had a side of champagne to add when he needs more. Both drinks were delicious and works of art. We ordered... Toro Tartare Albacore carpaccio Fantasy roll Crispy rice with Spicy Tuna Everything was fresh and perfectly prepared. Not only were they visually appealing, they were ALL little bites of Heaven. I'm so glad that this restaurant is close to home. I will definitely be back regularly. For food this perfect, it wasn't overpriced like other famous restaurants which serve you less food at a higher price. The restrooms were clean. They do have seating outside as well. So when the weather cools down, we'll most likely be back with our dog after his walk at the park down the street. If you're looking for authentic Japanese cuisine, you must try this restaurant. You won't regret it! read more

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Anthony was our server and he was awesome! Came on a Sunday late afternoon and was seated right away. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious! Anthony gave us great recommendations as it was our first time in. I had the Tororo Roll and we also enjoyed the kimchi ramen and salmon! The restaurant itself had a great vibe, super clean, and I loved all the little decor elements that really gave the place a modern luxury feel! Anthony also anticipated our needs and noticed me cleaning up a mess. Our babies made and quickly brought us extra napkins, which I appreciate.! definitely recommend and will be back! read more

Walked in on a Thursday evening and it was fairly busy. I didn't have reservations so we sat at the bar. The service was great since I walked in I was greeted and sat right away. The staff were attentive and very friendly. I ordered the Ramen and gyoza for appetizer. Both were great! read more

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My husband and I had dinner here on a Saturday evening. We didn't have reservations, but we came at a good time to be able to sit at the counter. The seats were plush like little love seats. I was given a small seat for my backpack purse. (I've only had this happen to me in Vegas once.) We ordered miso soup, the Gami, Fantasy, and Torrey Pines, but got the Del Mar instead of the Torrey Pines. (We realized it when we looked at the menu to order a second one and I had photos I took of our order to compare). They corrected the error. Ironically, the Del Mar was a delicious error and was our favorite. Service was excellent and food came quickly (which is a good thing since the place got packed rather quickly so they got to turn tables fast). Ambiance was nice. The noise was average, but you're able to take to the person you came with and they can hear you. There's also outdoor seating. A party of 2 to 4 seems to be the best for the seating. Parking was busy, but we managed to find parking by Sprouts/CVS which isn't far. Tip: make reservations if you can before going. read more

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I met with a group for a birthday celebration. Our table was ready when we arrived and our server was very efficient and friendly. I had the poke bowl, it was delicious. It comes with 3 proteins and so many choices to create your own bowl. Everyone in our group ordered a different roll and loved it. We will be back for sure. read more

Fish Boon - Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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My coworkers and I had a great night at Fish Boon. We rolled deep with about 20 people and sat in the outdoor patio. I got a peak into the restaurant when I needed to use the bathroom and noted the decor and ambiance. Overall a nice restaurant. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. We also kept the kitchen busy with order after order, but the food kept flowing. They were on top of it. I couldn't keep track of the things we ordered. There were several rolls, tempura, hamachi kama, sashimi, desserts, etc. I even ordered a couple of nigiri including saba and aji for myself. Everything tasted great, and the fish was super fresh and high quality. read more

Fish Boon has been on my list for a while and I'm so glad I finally tried it. We got a few rolls for takeout and every one was delicious. Really fresh fish and flavors. I loved that the special rolls were well balanced and not stuffed with krab. The real crab rolls are an awesome menu option too. The lemon roll was so good. Definitely will be back! read more

We've been here a few times since the soft opening, and overall it has usually been a very good experience in terms of food quality, service, and ambiance. That's why yesterday was a bit disappointing. The service felt less attentive than usual, the miso soup arrived after the sushi, and the Miso Cod had quite a few bones in it. We mentioned the cod issue to our server twice, and while she said she would speak to the manager, there was never an apology or any attempt to address the situation. Eventually, the check arrived as if nothing had happened. We didn't want to penalize the staff and still left our usual gratuity, but we walked away disappointed. read more

Fish Boon - Fish bones...the ones we didn't accidentally eat... - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

great service, our sever was amazing esp with our big party and 4 kids! sushi and sashimi was absolutely delicious and theres a great sake selection! will be back. kanpai!! read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This was our first time here and Eric was our server. He had a good attitude and was very helpful, his personality set up the vibe for a good experience, and indeed we did! The food was delicious and fresh, we got to try their most popular ramen and a few different rolls and all were great . Their decor inside is very pretty and fancy even down to their to-go bags had a cute design! Perfect for a date night. read more

If you haven't tried this spot yet, you're missing out. I'm officially obsessed. The Oyster Rockefeller alone is worth the visit -- perfectly rich with butter, olive oil, lemon, mozzarella, and parsley. It's one of those dishes you start thinking about the next day. The tuna tostada is another standout -- incredibly fresh tuna topped with crispy skin, serrano peppers, tomatoes, onions, and a creamy cilantro sauce that ties everything together. So flavorful and just the right amount of heat. The toro tartare is also fantastic, and honestly, all of their sushi tastes exceptionally fresh. We also tried the miso black cod, which was delicious -- tender, buttery, and cooked perfectly. Add in the great vibe and consistently friendly service, and this place has quickly become one of our favorites. Highly recommend. read more

Disgusting hygiene and lazy staff. The seats were dirty, and no one cared to clean them until I had to do it myself. If you expect customers to do the staff's job, you shouldn't be open. Save your money and go somewhere else! read more

Really cute place and the sushi was so fresh! I had the shrimp tempura, tuna tostadas and the crispy rice with spicy tuna and they both were soooo good. I also had a yuzu lemon drop cocktail and it was light, refreshing and not too sweet. Service was friendly and quick. Would definitely go back when I'm back in Carlsbad. read more

Fish Boon is the fairest sushi place in all the land. The freshness cannot be beat. I love lemon and they hook it up. Love the patio seating and the inside is cute as well. Prices are slightly higher than the cheap-o sushi places but the food is worth it. Love the Yuzu highball drink - so delish. Just a delicious standout place with good service. Our new go to even though it's a 20 minute drive for us in Bressi Ranch. read more

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Was there last night for dinner with my friends. Had the most amazing server. Ryan was friendly, efficient, attentive and, always smiling. I will be back for the food but the service as well. If you go ask for Ryan!!! read more

We love this local spot. We have been ordering to go for months since they opened and we finally dined in last week. Very cute spot for a date or just family dinner. They have a small patio so if your furry friend wants to tag along they can! Their fish is always fresh and delicious. We always love their yellowtail nigiri and rolls. We splurged and tried the otoro and wagyu nigiri. Both were so tender and amazing. The real crab rolls are also SO GOOD. I think it was the misaki roll that was our favorite. The staff were also so kind and it was a great time sitting at the bar with the chefs. This is definitely our go to sushi spot read more

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The quality of the fresh fish was there. A nice spot for an intimate dinner. Their soju flights were yum. I got the pear frozen cocktail but would not get it again since it was more sugary than having a pear flavor. read more

This is my new fave sushi place! I've been to Japan and it's hard to find a good sushi place. This one hit the spot! The torro just melted in my mouth and the uni was buttery and fresh! Price was definitely worth it! The indoor was beautiful and service was fast! I would definitely visit again! read more

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Went to San Diego for a long weekend and stopped here on Sunday. The place was very busy, but the food was great and I had an amazing server (Ryan) who made sure we were well taken care of even know the place was packed. I would definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

Randomly stumbled upon this place for sashimi/sushi. Their fish quality is great and they offer lots of varieties which I like. There was decent crowd on a friday lunch and I can see why, the interior is beautiful and the plating is great and service was quick and fast. Definitely will be wanting to come here again for my sushi/sashimi cravings when in the area. Wish it was closer else I'd come more frequently. Ordered the 10pc sushi combo and tried their king salmon roll. Both were great. King salmon roll was slightly bit heavy on the sesame oil but it was still good, i'd probably try a different roll next time. I do like that they serve real crab options but given the premium this place charges, hoping they would serve real wasabi but looks like it's just the horseradish paste that most places offer. read more

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Fish Boon has been on my list for so long and I've finally got to visit! We came on a Wednesday night for my sister's birthday and there was about a 30 minute wait. Once we were seated our server shared that all their sushi is very fresh and an example was that they were serving a fish that they receive only three hours ago. I ordered the miso soup to start which was really good. For sushi rolls, we shared the Baja crispy roll and the lemon roll. They were both delicious but the lemon roll was my favorite. It's made with snow crab and was delicious! read more

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