This sushi restaurant is amazing. Always consistent. Sushi rolls are best with the REAL crab, not imitation crab. This place has that option which I love. They also have REAL wasabi root Kellan was our server for our mom's birthday. All was really nice. read more

Lobster Roll, Kubota Sake, and some beer is our way to go when we visit Fish Boon. We love going on a nice evening for our weekly dose of tasty food, great drinks and top notch service. Jay has been our server a couple times and we simply adore him, his recommendations have always met our expectations. We are so in love with all the decorations and great ambiance. read more

Ordered the chicken Hibachi with miso soup and gyoza. No flavor at all. veggies were cold and not cooked.soup was cold with no taste. The gyoza was not cooked. I will not be dining here again. Service and ambiance were very good. read more

Fish Boon has a clean stylish interior and offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Although it's a small restaurant it's well designed and givea off a nice vibe. There are plenty of parking spaces which makes it visiting very convenient. The service was excellent staff, friendly, attentive and welcoming. It's a fairly new spot and you can tell they're putting in effort on hospitality side. Unfortunately, the food didn't live of the expectation. The sushi and rolls lacked freshness and the overall taste was disappointing so the sushi came out warm with both fish and rice, which is unusual and off putting. The sashimi had no texture and was mushy rather than firm, and clean. Presentation was also lacking and did not reflect the level of care you'd expect from a sushi chef. I rate the food quality and taste around 2.5/5.In summary, While ambience and service were great, the food was not off to standard. If the quality of the fish and sushi presentation improves it has potential but for now I wouldn't return for the sushi Good: - nice interior - plenty of parking spaces - good services Bad: - quality of sushi (warm sushi rice +warm fish) - overall the food fell below expectation, especially given the restaurant's upscale appearance read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Staff is absolutely wonderful. Food is prepared to perfection! Great place for families with kids and for dates. Definitely recommend this place read more

Unfortunately, this was not a great experience. The service was fantastic and ambiance beautiful. Those are my positives. We had a party of five and though the sushi rolls were beautiful, they were just not up to par. Rainbow rolls, hot lips rolls, miso soup were just mediocre. The soup was luke warm and my california roll was fishy tasting. The best part was the mixed tempura and my yellowtail belly along were the best things we tried. My wagyu sashimi was cooked way too much ruining the seared flavor and texture of the meat. For five people including 6 drinks the bill was almost $400. I rarely post negative but think they can do better in the beautiful setting of Carlsbad. read more

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Fish Boon provides quality sushi in the comfort of Southern California and Carlsbad. The interior and exterior are aesthetically modern and sheek, with an oriental flare. The server provided a walk through of the menu with recommendations, and so our party ordered several items they suggested for us: Drinks: 5/5 Perfect Pear: The cocktail was indeed perfect for me; a nice light almost Calpico-like drink with a pear flavor. It didn't even taste like alcohol but I noticed it started to kick in mid-dinner, a dangerous drink for those who like fruity and sweet. Food: 4/5 Chirashi: The sashimi were all very delicious and premium cuts of fish, the chuutoro especially being the highlight of this dish. 5/5 Padre Roll: One of the recommended rolls from our server, I loved the presentation and the combination of ingredients. It was my favorite item ordered tonight. 3.5/5 Yellowtail Mania: The roll had ample fish serving, although so did the Padre roll which I thought was better in every way. Also was not spicy at all. Overall: 3.5 rounded to 4 The food quality was great but since this is an elevated dining experience, the portion sizes for the rolls were not filling and felt lacking for $18+. The chirashi bowls were enough to satisfy my friends though. The dishes themselves were delightful for the taste buds and the eye, but you might have to order multiple items! I do think I tend to be critical with Japanese sushi due to my experience in Japan. Hopefully with more exposure trying SoCal's sushi restaurants, I aim to assess ratings based on local competitors. read more

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Came here for lunch. Very cute spot. We ordered 3 different types of nigiri's and 2 specialty rolls. The nigiri's were very good, however, my coworker bit into a fish bone. That was our first time experiencing this at any sushi place. The rolls were ok. Each piece kept falling apart. I think it needed to be rolled tighter. Service was good. It did take awhile for the rolls to come out. By the time they came out we were a little full from the nigiri's. I don't think I would come back here. Nothing stood out. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Had a great time at Fish Boon! We went here for a date night and will definitely be back--here's why: Customer Service: 5/5 The host and our waiter provided prompt and accommodating service. I appreciated the thoughtful addition of purse holders for customers. Food: 4/5 The Lemon Sushi Roll and Grilled Yellowtail Hamachi Kama was a delight! They offer both fresh and imitation crab in their rolls, another perk. However, if you're considering the Steak Hibachi, I'd recommend passing on it. My husband ordered the steak, and we both found it a bit bland and slightly tough. If you're craving fish, though, this is the place to be! Beverages: 5/5 I had a hot matcha tea, which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his Kirin beer as well. Parking: 5/5 There's plenty of parking available in the plaza. Dog-Friendly Patio: Yes We brought our furbaby, and she got to enjoy the night out with us. The patio is thoughtfully designed, and the lit patio lights as the night sky darkened added warmth and a lovely touch to the evening. read more

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The food is excellent. Highly recommend their Toro roll. Ramen was excellent. The service here though was the best I've ever had at a sushi place. Very VERY fast. The place itself was intimate and upscale. Will be back! read more

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I have been wanting to try this new spot since it opened and I have a friend who loves sushi so I rounded her up and we met at the restaurant. It's in the spot that formally housed ebolution brewing. When we got there, there was only about three tables taken. We looked at the menu and decided what we wanted, and our server took our order quickly, brought us waters, soy sauce, wasabi and ginger. My friend and I chatted for a while before they brought our plates. And unfortunately, they brought our main dishes, but did not bring our included miso or salad so we had to ask for them. The fish was probably the freshest I've had in north county. It melted with each bite. And the pieces were a good size. The salad and miso were typical offerings and didn't stand out. The prices are a bit high but I'm happy to pay more when it's this good. When it came time for the check we had to flag someone down to get it. I think I would probably give it 5 stars for the sushi alone but the service needs a little help. When we left it was almost full, so maybe more staff? Definitely will be back!! read more

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Wonderful family dinner on a rainy Friday evening Fish Boon was the perfect choice for our party of eight the Friday after Christmas. Ed and the entire staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating with our reservation. The food was outstanding--highlights included incredibly fresh sushi (the Ogikai scallop from the Specials menu was a standout), perfectly light and crispy calamari, excellent pork katsu, and a delicious miso-glazed cod. Highly recommend for both the quality of food and the warm, welcoming service. read more

Fish Boon - Miso Black Cod - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We love and recommend Fish Boon. Great food and Kellen our friendly waiter is on time and attentive.

Well, ordered for takeout the Sushi Combo A which is 5 pieces of various typical nigiri and a basic roll of my choice so I chose the spicy scallop roll. What I got though was not a spicy scallop roll at all. It was a spicy fake crab roll with some small chunks of scallop in there. Hardly what I would call a spicy scallop roll. The fish on the nigiri frankly all tasted the same. I seriously couldn't tell the difference in flavor from one to the next. It came with a small salad which had lettuce that was brown on the edges. Oh, and the fish was room temperature, not chilled. Pretty disappointing overall. Won't be back. read more

I ordered takeout and was extremely disappointed. My tonkotsu came with no mushrooms, no greens, just completely off. This was the worst ramen I've ever had. I also ordered a California roll, which didn't taste fresh at all. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We came for lunch and everything was great. The restaurant is beautifully designed. The sake flight was a great way to try some sake I normally wouldn't have ordered and our server was able to explain the differences. The sushi was fresh and well presented. The added little details made it feel like a special experience. read more

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Came here for sushi but quickly ran into an issue: there's no kids menu! Considering most of the menu is raw fish, it's surprising they don't offer even a few simple kid-friendly options. When you're dining with a toddler, ordering a $20+ entrée for them just isn't realistic. It feels like the restaurant could easily offer something basic for kids but instead pushes families toward ordering full-priced meals. Because of that, I had to skip the sushi I actually came for and order the teriyaki chicken so my toddler could eat. Unfortunately, it was pretty bland and barely had any sauce. I don't expect non-sushi dishes to be amazing at a sushi restaurant, but the lack of a kids menu makes this place far less family-friendly than it should be. If you're dining with young kids, keep this in mind before coming. Had I of known this prior we wouldn't have waited for the table. read more

My mom and I came here on their Grand Opening day and got there around 6pm. There was no wait time and we were seated right away. They hired a couple of jazz musicians for their opening day, which made the ambience feel a bit more elevated and it was really nice to hear some live music. Our food came to us about 10 minutes after we ordered, which is the fastest I've ever received my food after ordering at a sushi restaurant. We didn't even get the chance to finish our appetizer before our entrees started coming out. Very impressed by how quick everything was prepared! What we ordered: Fresh wasabi (kizami) Toro Tartare - 10/10 (added lemon juice and fresh wasabi to this made it taste EVEN better) Sushi Combo B with a tuna roll - 9/10 (octopus nigiri was a bit chewy for my preference) Small Sashimi Combo - 10/10 The quality of the sushi overall was a 9.5/10! Once we were done eating, the restaurant filled up and they were pretty busy. Because of this, it was a little difficult to flag someone down for the bill, but someone eventually came over and handed it to us. She didn't ask if we wanted anything else...like dessert. Luckily we didn't. But regardless, it would've been nice if someone asked how everything was and if there was anything else we wanted before handing us the bill. Before leaving, my mom asked the owner (at least we think he was the owner) if they'd be doing omakase as an option and he said that would be the plan in the future, but they want to get a feel for what people want. read more

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I enjoyed my time dining here. My server, Jolie, provided wonderful recommendations that all tasted wonderful. read more

Fish Boon - Tuna Tostada - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I arrived around 9pm with my son and asked if it was ok to dine in since they close at 10pm. I was told yes, so we stayed. While we were eating, the staff began cleaning aggressively and shutting things down, which made the experience uncomfortable and rushed. Lights and equipment were being turned off while we were still dining. We were finished around 9:30pm, yet it was clear we were not welcomed to stay. More concerning, a couple hrs after eating, I developed flushing , red skin patches, bloodshot eyes, and significant head pressure consistent w a histamine-type reaction after consuming the yellow tail and toro roll. Which I eat regularly and have never experienced this before. Between the rushed environment and the reaction afterward, this was a very disappointing experience especially when dining with my son. I'm sharing this so others can make an informed decision. read more

Fish Boon - Yellow tail - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Decor, ambiance-5 customer service-3 in fairness appeared understaffed for busy time as too many tables for to few staff, nijugo sashimi-3-meh, imo prefer thinner sliced sashimi, not sure tasted fresh, $10 for sparkling water ugh, beverages-4 liked ashai on draft and house hot sake. Overall okay but not great. Would I give second chance-possibly, more so cause I liked feel of restaurant than food. Ramen eater pleased with his choice. read more

Came here with my husband to celebrate his 10 year anniversary for work. He's obsessed with sushi and could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We were immediately welcomed and they went over the full menu with us when we sat down. It was probably the most welcomed I've felt at a sushi restaurant. We had nigiri, a speciality roll, and he got a hand roll as well as a uni. I got a yuzu cocktail that was super refreshing. Everything was fresh and delicious. They even made a little sign that celebrated the occasion which was a nice touch. Love the decor, service, food, and drinks. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I don't know if I've ever had a prettier take out meal in my life. So pretty and so good. read more

Fish Boon - Spicy Salad - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Really disappointed on how rushed we felt on a Friday night. My husband and I almost never get a chance for a date night. I called the restaurant twice at 4:30 pm to make a reservation but nobody answered . We booked an uber to get there at 7:15 but had to get on the waitlist. no biggie we went and had drink across the street. When we finally got called up at 8:10 they rushed us to get our last call order in by 8:30 ( they close at 8:30) On a Friday night!!!! A $200 dinner in 40 min is a total disappointment We still tipped 21% but We won't be back read more

Great quality sushi; very fresh. friendly service. We look forward to returning. Live music was playing the night we were there a few months ago. While fun, a little too loud for us. read more

My friend and I came in for sushi recently and had a phenomenal experience! Our server, Anthony, was so attentive and gave the best recommendations. Although it was busy when we came in, Anthony did a great job checking in with us and making sure we had everything we needed over the course of our meal. The quality of the fish here is outstanding and you can tell is very fresh. We started our meal with the crispy rice with spicy tuna which was a 10/10. So well balanced, not too saucy, and amazing bite sized pieces. For our main order, we split a few rolls including a negihama roll, the Padres roll (with a side of sushi rice), and the Torrey Pines roll. All were so delicious and a perfect amount of food for two. This will definitely be my new go to sushi spot in Carlsbad! read more

We loved this place. Came with the family and was happily greeted as we walked in. The restaurant is aesthetically beautiful. Food arrived quickly soon after we placed our orders. Our dishes were delicious and perfect. All well seasoned, fresh, delicate and light. Happy to have Fish Boon part of North County. read more

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I have eaten here a few times. The food is always consistently good. High quality fish and the rolls are delicious. That said, the service the last two times has been terrible. We ate here for a birthday dinner last night and it took 2 hours. The waitress was terrible- she ignored us most of the night. It took probably 20-30 min just to get our bill. She left the credit card reader on the table - we waited for 10 min and she never came back. If you eat there- be patient and ready to wait. If they can fix their service issues, this would be a great spot! read more

Probably the best sushi place I can think of in North county. The nigiri is abundant and flavorful. I especially like the variations of Toro and salmon. The rolls are inventive, fresh, and delicious. The staff is amazing and the decor is tasteful and not tacky. read more

Amazing experience, such a cute little spot I love the outdoor patio seating and that they had live music. The fish was so fresh and loved the real crab meat in the rolls. The sake flight was nice being able to try out different flavors my favor was the strawberry and peach sake they were on the sweeter side. The customer service was also really good our server Oscar was really informative and friendly during our entire dining service. Can't wait to go back and try more things! read more

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Padres roll was my favorite! A roll with all fish and no rice, it was not only delicious but a presentation was so pretty. The wait staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. And the restaurant itself beautiful, my fav being the unique chandelier in the center. Enjoy! read more

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We finally made it ti Fish Boon, we had the Rainbow Roll, Hawaiian Roll, Touchdown and Ocean Roll. Let me tell you, all of them were delicious. The freshness of the ahi, salmon just melt in your mouth! Friendly service :) Can't wait to come back and try the other great dishes on the menu. read more

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

Best uni Ive ever had! We enjoyed their hamachi sashimi, Ikura Nigiri. Great quality! Our waitress was super kind and friendly!

My mom and I were visiting for a day trip to the Carlsbad flower fields and we were craving sushi, so we came here. The set up is very nice both inside and outside! The service was phenomenal and our waitress was very nice. We got a few sushi rolls and they were yummy! read more

This was my first time visiting Fish boon, which was for a girlfriend Christmas dinner. We were seated right away with our reservation and a cute little hand written note was at our table which we thought was a nice personal touch. Heads up the bar only makes what is on their drink menu (I wanted just a regular margarita which they told me could not be made as they only do what's on their drink menu; which isn't a problem but thought it was good to include for future patrons to know). I really loved my sushi roll that had real crab and topped with different tobiko varieties. The eel was also thoroughly enjoyed by my friend. I wasn't crazy for the tuna tostada despite it being beautiful, I expected more flavor and unctuous texture for almost $20 for 3 pieces. Overall everyone was very happy with what they ordered. I'd say this wouldn't be a regular location I'd go to, but more for special occasions (for the price point specifically). read more

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Very disappointing dinner. Was $100 for the three of us with no drinks or dessert. The salmon was not very good. My wife spit out her tobiko because it was too fishy. The rolls were so so. One of the protein rolls we got had Crab in it, but the crab was freezing like really really cold. We will not return. read more

Cute little sushi spot with nice interior design and good customer service. They have a good sushi selection and their ramen is definitely worth a try. read more

The food here is pretty good 5/5. Ambiance is also good. My only complaint is that every single time I've eaten here the service is very slow. I've came in on a week day where there wasn't many parties inside and our server only checked in on us maybe once or twice which makes the overall dinning experience unpleasant. read more

All was great. Fish was some of the best I've had. Pocket book hit a little hard but had an amazing meal. read more

Really enjoy this place! Great ambiance-very tastefully decorated and the vibe in there is always upbeat. The hosts and servers are cheerful, helpful and efficient. You do not wait or want for anything. Love the food. Great variety but we focus on sushi, sashimi and had several of the real crab rolls. The fish quality is excellent and portion size is very good. Good alcohol selections but we just get sake or beer. The only place in our area that has a similar feel is Ken Sushi Workshop in Carmel valley. The only thing I could kind of say is a negative is that when you sit at the sushi bar, the chefs are not particularly friendly and don't engage with you which I usually love at sushi bars. And it's a lovely sleek design but doesn't allow you to see them making their creations which I love to watch. So now we just basically get a table inside. Outside can be cold if it's not warm. One time we went they even had live music. Don't particularly like the piped in music but that's small as everything else there is great! read more

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