*Food was amazing, the KFC was great. The pork katsu and rice was the MVP!…read more*service was superb, smiles all around. Our cups were never empty. *the dinning room, restrooms and table tops SPOTLESS! I'll be back.

Wow I got lucky stoping by here. The food is delicious and…read morethe service is amazing. Me, my mom and sister ate here yesterday and then we came back today. We love the Grilled shrimp bowls and Grilled Salmon bowl. The appetizers were great too. Mahalo to the Chef and all the servers. Come check them out Don't forget to say Aloha to Tattoo

So, there were five of us: three meat eaters, a vegetarian, and a vegan. One meat eaters had the…read moreanimal lover (on purpose), one had ginger pork, and some other pork broth ramen. They loved every bit of their meals. They had chicken karage as well but felt it was a little plain, but still good. I (vegan) thoroughly enjoyed my animal lover ramen. I thought I wanted to add corn and more veggies, but it was all just so good, and super filling. (I over ate!) The vegetarian went for fries and potatoes croquettes and said everything was good. I will eat here again for sure. (Apparently the ginger pork is worth coming back for, too.) Dear Chef, Thank you for having vegan friendly options!

We came here as it was nearby my families house! It was a convenient location with ample parking…read more Upon walking in we got hit with a sewer like smell, but it didn't last thankfully. Ramens we got were good but nothing too stand out.

I love this place. Food is excellent. They have a drive-through option that puts any other local…read moredrive-through place's food to shame. Staff seem very kind and helpful. It seems the owner is often working in the kitchen also. He seems to have trained his employees well. I hope they're treated well also, but they seem happy enough so I would guess that they are. This is a local "hidden gem" and that's that.

They serve rolls, udon, ramen, stir fry, rice, bowls…read more We ordered a variety of dishes to share with 4 of us. A few dishes stood out. The chicken katsu curry lacked flavor as in the curry spice but the katsu was cooked well. I enjoyed the Black garlic tonkotsu ramen. The broth was garlicky and the meat just melts in your mouth. The karaage was very hard and dry. This place is decent for the area of Escondido if you can't get yourself to Convoy area. Food is average, not the best but it'll do.

Such a friendly experience! We came in after a rainy morning soccer game, looking for somewhere…read morewarm and cozy near Cal State San Marcos. We had three bowls of ramen, gyoza, edamame, and a chicken teriyaki bowl for my son. He likes his food very plain--no sauce, onions, or extras--so his order was a little different from ours. His meal came out separately, a little late, and the owner was genuinely bothered that everything hadn't arrived together. She kept apologizing. We kept telling her it was totally fine, but she really cared about making sure we were taken care of. The restaurant is small and cozy; the food was good, the service was very friendly, and the restroom was clean. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area again. Recommend!

Ramen Mik in San Marcos brings tasty and fresh Japanese Sapporo style ramen to the San Marcos area…read more With this being my first visit I always love to ask the server their most popular dishes that customers love. For small bites she said the Pork Gyoza is the most popular appetizer so I had to try it. The pan fried edges made for a wonderful texture as well as the pork filling. Definitely a great way to start the meal. For the my main entree she recommend I try the BST signature ramen that features a Sio Tonkotsu Base with Black Umami Garlic Oil. For a first timer at Ramen Mik this was an excellent choice with its rich, creamy broth surrounded by fresh garlic, stir fried vegetables, green onion and ginger. The noodles were fresh and had an excellent bite to them. It was a very tasty bowl of ramen and I recommend trying the BST. Overall great first time experience at Ramen Mik as service was great, plenty of seating and parking making it very accessible. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes such as Japanese curry, beef bowls and tonkatsu.

The sushi here is seriously good! Everything came out looking fresh and beautifully put together,…read moreand the rolls were packed with flavor. I especially loved the specialty rolls with the fresh fish on top, spicy mayo, and all the little toppings. They definitely don't skimp on the fish, and the portions felt worth it. We ordered a few different rolls for the table, which is definitely the way to go because there were so many good options. Everything tasted fresh, the presentation was beautiful, and nothing was drowning in sauce. The restaurant itself has a pretty casual atmosphere, so it's an easy spot for a sushi night when you want really good food without anything too fancy. I'd absolutely come back and try more of the menu.

If waiting were an Olympic sport, this restaurant would be taking home the gold medal every year…read more I've given this place chance after chance over the last year, hoping each visit would be the one where everything finally clicked. Instead, it's become a masterclass in patience. The employees seem to have discovered the secret to unlimited break time because every visit they're either in the front or the back enjoying conversations while customers stand around wondering if they've accidentally become invisible. When I judge a sushi restaurant, I keep it simple: miso soup and a basic roll. If you can't make the opening act exciting, I'm probably not sticking around for the encore. Unfortunately, the miso tasted like someone waved a seaweed packet over hot water and called it a day, and the basic rolls had all the excitement of eating cardboard with a gym membership. Then there's the outside food policy. Apparently, if your toddler dares to nibble on a chicken nugget from next door while the rest of the family orders sushi, the Food Police are ready for action. You could walk in wearing a tuxedo made of hundred-dollar bills and order the entire menu, but one tiny bite of outside food? That's apparently the culinary equivalent of a federal crime. The strange part is that the restaurant actually has potential. The problem isn't the building... it's the complete lack of urgency. Watching customers wait while staff casually chat feels less like dining out and more like watching a sitcom where everyone forgot they're supposed to be working. After a year of giving this place more second chances than a reality TV contestant, I'm officially done. If you're in Escondido, do yourself a favor: spin around, point in a random direction, Google "sushi near me," and you'll probably find a place where the staff remembers customers exist. I genuinely wanted to like this restaurant. Unfortunately, the service disappeared faster than the flavor in the miso soup.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Stopped in for a quick lunch. I enjoyed a roll combo which…read moreallows for a selection of a basic roll and a premium roll from a pre-selected assortment. I picked a Spicy Tuna roll and a Lemon roll. Sushi was really fresh and tasted amazing. We also ordered a lunch bento box with teriyaki chicken and California roll. Chicken was delicious and flame-grilled. The salad had a really good dressing on it and the soup and veggies were great additions. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for Japanese cuisine in the area.

Wow! I'm so so sad! We came on a Saturday afternoon.... Probably 4 or 5 tables.... 3 of those were…read more2 tops! The service was incredibly slow and very disorganized! One waitress was giving people the wrong food and not paying attention at all, she was just sort of walking around giving people the wrong orders. Problem was I had time to just sit and watch the mess. I wanted to order the poke bowl but I couldn't decide if I wanted the salmon or tuna. I asked the waiter what was freshest. He went to ask the kitchen and came back with "both arrived fresh today". Liars!!!!! I ordered the tuna.... It was previously frozen (should have just told me that) and very fishy smelling and tasting! The rice at the bottom was in a POOL of dressing... It was terrible!! I have never had an issue with this meal! My husband ordered a Philly roll. The rice was way too sweet and it just didn't taste fresh, we left 4 pieces on the plate! To add insult to injury, it took FOREVER to get our food! The other customers were also having issues with the service and getting their food. We left hungry!! $60.... Flush! I have noticed a decline in quality of the food the last few times I've eaten here. I might try one more time. This used to be our favorite sushi place! It was a place we would come for a special sushi night. Not any more!

We came for lunch on a Saturday afternoon, and it was a great choice. The ambiance was relaxed and…read morepretty quiet, and the staff were fast and attentive, and very helpful answering our questions about the menu. We got the garlic edamame, which was a nice and generous appetizers to split for 2-3 people. We also got the dragon roll, spicy tuna roll (which was ACTUALLY spicy), and the salmon avocado rolls, as well as the salmon nigiri. All of the food was delicious and very reasonably priced, and worth the trip. Additionally, a huge thank you and kudos to the staff for being so kind and warm about our excitement watching the World Cup matches that we're playing while we were eating. They were very sweet and understanding, and didn't rush us at all, which made it much more enjoyable to take our time and savour the food and the game. Overall this is a great spot to grab sushi and enjoy some quality time with friends or family, and I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a good Japanese and sushi restaurant!

Tucked into a sleepy strip mall in Escondido, Akita Sushi feels like a quiet surprise. I didn't…read moreexpect chirashi at this level here--but it delivered. A friend who lives nearby had been raving about it, so we finally went, and I'm glad we did. Two Japanese sushi chefs behind the counter--always a reassuring sign--set the tone right away. The three of us, longtime friends, all ordered chirashi dons. No hesitation, no need to compare notes--just trust. And it paid off. Fresh, generous, beautifully composed. Good friends, good food--it really does make life feel simple and full. We'll definitely be back soon.

Food is so fresh and delicious and lots of Parking! Nice and…read moreclean restaurant really what more can I say!

Sushi On is a good bang for your buck sushi joint. The food was tasty, fresh, and relatively…read moreaffordable, and I would definitely come back. The only major issue was the wait for our first round of food. It appears the order was never entered, so our second round actually arrived before the first. We waited around 45 minutes to an hour for the original items to reach the table. The staff did give us a discount because of the mistake, which we all appreciated. Other than that delay, the experience was good. It wasn't too loud, the food was enjoyable, the prices were reasonable, and the staff was very nice. We will be back!

I heard they served birria with goat, so I drove 30 minutes to get here!…read more Parking was easy. They have a big lot in the front. They're doing live music on weekend nights, so that sounds fun! I liked the goat taco better than the beef taco. The consumme was good. It took me a while to decide what to order because the menu wasn't entirely in English and there were no pictures. The quesobirria taco was more tasty, but it didn't come with consumme. I had to order another one on the side for about $5. They had salsa and onions and cilantro on the side. The flan was good for dessert. I wouldn't get the cafe de olla again, but it was nice to try. I would come back for more goat birria! Credit card/apple pay accepted Outdoor seating is under a covering

hooked up with these guys at a pop-up event at Burgeon Beer in Carlsbad. these days, birrieria…read moretacos are all the rage and BIRRIERIA AY JALISCO does a solid job. their QUESABIRRIERIA TACO is made with beef that's been slow-braised with red chilies, shredded, and wrapped in a griddled, cheesy, flour tortilla then topped with chopped onions, and cilantro. the crunchy taco was a nice contrast to the rich fillings inside. grab extra napkins. these rascals are drippy in a good way and pair nicely with a cold, Burgeon Beer. BIRRIERIA AY JALISCO has brick-and-mortar locations in Vista and Escondido with more extensive menus like birria de chivo (goat), carnitas, buche, lengua, and pozole.

Matthew was an excellent server! He was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed…read morethroughout our meal. He recommended the Mongolian soup base, and it was delicious definitely my favorite so far! My little sister also loved the shaved ice bar. We had a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

I have been to the Mira Mesa location, but never this one before. Matthew took care of us and gave…read moreus great recommendations for our soup flavors! They have a lot of options for vegetables and meats. The desert bar was also a nice touch.