I checked the closing time, 8:45, as I prepared to place my order. I had $100.00 of sushi in my online order. I clicked 'place order' and it wouldn't go through, this was at 8:14. I called the restaurant to place my order assuming the website had a glitch. This call was placed at exactly 8:15. I was informed by the girl who answered that they close the kitchen at 8:15. I said the website states you close at 8:45. She states that the website was wrong. She claimed to have asked the kitchen if they'd make the order. Maybe she did maybe she didn't, they should have done it. I guess they wanted to go home early. They have good food and are in our neighborhood but if they don't appreciate their customers then I can't support them. read more

The food and service was great! Super fresh sushi and our server Ryan was very friendly and helpful! :)

We had a party of 9, and they were able to get us seated. Firstly, the food was great. We ordered a mixture of hand rolls & signature rolls. Everything tasted great & very fresh. Secondly, our server Anthony was great. He tended to us throughout the night and made sure everything was to our liking. What a standout server! Overall, definitely recommend this place. Would come again read more

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and finally did for lunch! Our server was nice and so was the patio. Food came out fairly quickly and was good - nothing super special to write home about, but good. I got the lemon roll, which had tempura shrimp on the inside. Prices are typical of sushi these days in SD. Overall decent! read more

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

I was shocked to find quality sushi in Carlsbad. The cuts are thick and very fresh. My chirashi was fantastic - large fresh cuts of fish, tamago (unclear if made of bought), and well seasoned rice. The miso soup wasn't good, but the salad had a nice refreshing dressing. Vegetable tempura - nice and crispy, light batter. The cook was great and sauce was just a tad sweet. Some veggies could be cut thinner to avoid being oily. Touchdown roll - my wife's order and she dug it. Inside decor, flatware and vibes are cool. They have cocktails but it's soju based. Kinda thrown off by bulgogi on the menu, but overall impressed. read more

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We were seated promptly in the outdoor patio and had a sweet welcome note at our table upon arrival. The owner was very welcoming. We were celebrating a couple of birthdays. Our server recommended a nice sake. They give you wine glasses instead of shot glasses for the sake. The owner believes good quality sake should be sipped and not a shooter. The sashimi was fresh. We had the wagyu, uni, ramen, and a variety of sushi. All were tasty. They had a live musician singing some old classics. Would definitely come back next time we're in North County. read more

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I loved this North County spot. It's tucked along a strip of restaurants across from grocery store parking lot which makes it unassuming but the food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. My friend and I each ordered a roll and split one as well. My pick was the Baja Crispy which I would likely order every time I come, all my favorite things wrapped up in one bundle. We also shared the Lemon roll which was fresh and flavorful. The past few sushi spots I've been to have had lackluster rice and lack of identifiable flavors in the rolls (all of it has tasted kind of muddled together), so was happy for the turnaround here. I think it's due to the quality of ingredients used which seems to be premium. Our server was the sweetest and so patient as we were indecisive about what we wanted to order and had her come back a couple of times. Also, the ambiance feels cozy with soft lighting and pretty decor on the table - plus, they had my name on a heart for my reservation which I thought was the cutest - the little things, you know. Speaking of, I do recommend a reservation because even on a Wednesday night, it quickly filled up. There is a small patio for outdoor seating as well as several tables inside and seats at the sushi bar. All in all, it was well worth the drive north and will be on my mind next time I'm craving sushi. read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The restaurant's decor and overall ambiance are commendable. Despite its compact size, it provides both indoor, sushi bar, and patio seating options. Our server was welcoming, attentive, and very friendly. He was new and didn't know much about the menu, but was very eager to know our thoughts. We opted for the veggie tempura, Hawaiian roll, and Del Mar roll. While the veggie tempura was satisfactory, both rolls fell short in terms of freshness and overall flavor. As this is a new place, I'd like to give them another shot and return in a few months to assess whether their fish offerings have improved. read more

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Terrible service, not a great atmosphere. With so many other options, this place will not last long.

Awesome sushi and rolls! Friendly courteous staff. Did I mention the rolls were amazing! Try summer with tuna! read more

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Anthony was an amazing server! We came in to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday, and he made the experience even better. The appetizers, sushi, and dessert were all flawless. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here for the first time on Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised. Staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Chic, modern ambience and comfy seating. We ordered the garlic edamame, seaweed and cucumber salad, otoro nigiri, wagyu nigiri, and two real crab rolls. Quality of fish was top tier, tasting fresh and tender. The rolls were extremely balanced and real crab doesn't miss. My only complaint was our meal was a bit unbalanced because everything except for the seaweed salad was quite acidic. As a result I did have to take some Pepcid afterwards but hopefully this can be avoided if you order different things. Overall a pleasant experience. Will definitely be back! read more

Fish Boon - Wagyu Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Best I've found in SD. Easily equal to the best I've had in LA! Love it!!! Everything is so fresh and presented very artfully.

Ordered the shrimp tempura, chicken karaage, miso soup, and two rolls. Omg. Everything was so good! Get the rolls with the real snow crab. Everything (including vibe) was divine!! read more

Fish Boon - Japanese Near Me - Carlsbad, California

3/3 now!! So bomb! Had the crispy rice every time and that's a must, el Diablo crunch, fire (my new fave), albacore delight, yellowtail sashimi... can't get enough!! Def our date night sushi spot because good date vibes, but my 12 year old requests it all the time now too! 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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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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The sushi was great and the miso soup! The service was wonderful! We will definitely be back

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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Came back again hopefully for a better experience with take out. It was awful. The packaging was so bad it leaked all over my car. Steak hamachi barely had steak in it, mostly vegetables. For that price. It's not worth it. Also took forever to wait for mine to go order too. Not impressed. read more

The food here was amazing as always and the service provided by Eric was fantastic! Love that the atmosphere is cozy and inviting

Good seafood fresh and nice variety Bressi Ranch location convenient Spicy sauce if that's what you like read more

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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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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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

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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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

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