Talk about a strong-bodied miso soup; yum! The miso soup at Ju-Ichi is only bested by Takaramono Sushi. Also amazing is the uni, toro, and ikura (known to me as the holy trinity of sushi, a.k.a. U.T.I.). They must marinate the ikura with some kind of soy-based sauce because it tastes quite different from--and much better than--the ikura from other restaurants. I also appreciate that you can order just one piece of nigiri, an offering typical of sushi restaurants that focus on quality over quantity, which furthermore incentivizes chefs to make each bite count. The sushi chefs get a sense of pride from their creative and productive work while the customer gets more gastronomical bang for the buck; this is a beautiful win-win relationship, and while this win-win relationship exists in all trading relationship, it's especially pronounced and palpable between sushi chef and the customer. So you've had the most satisfying miso soup and incredible nigiri. While you're at it, also order yourself the pot du creme; the candied bacon is to die for! My only gripe with Ju-Ichi is their disappointing mixed tempura: The batter on the shrimp is more akin to panko and the snap peas did not complement the batter. Nonetheless, I've eaten at many sushi restaurants in San Diego and I hereby crown Ju-Ichi the best sushi restaurant in town! You get Michelin-quality sushi (if you do stray from sushi, avoid the mixed tempura) with casual, but typically Japanese reverent, service. read more

The food and service is absolutely phenomenal. Very high quality ingredients and attentive staff, who made me feel very welcome as a solo diner. I'd ordered the yellowtail crudo and the salmon nigiri, which I got seared, and the pot de crème for dessert - each dish far exceeded my expectations. Not only was the crudo beautifully plated, but the garnishes paired wonderfully with the fresh fish. At first, I thought I'd accidentally ordered the salmon belly rather than the regular salmon because of how savory the slices were - they simply MELTED in my mouth. Plus, the rice was cooked perfectly, which I especially appreciated due to the frequency of soggy rice I've encountered lately. I was a little skeptical of the pot de crème because of the description, but I'm very glad I tried it. The flavors were subtle, not overly sweet, and not too heavy either. The custard seemed more like a mousse, and though I prefer my custard to have a firmer texture, I still enjoyed every bite. I'm not sure how I feel about the candied bacon, but points for creativity. I'm astounded at how empty the place was during peak dinner hour. I can't wait to return next time I'm craving a quality meal. read more

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I ordered the uni bowl, and it delivered exactly what you want from a dish that simple. The rice was well seasoned and flavorful on its own, and the uni was fresh with a clean, rich taste. The roe added a nice pop of salt and texture that balanced everything without overpowering the bowl. We also shared a tempura plate as an appetizer. The batter was light and crisp, not greasy, and the seafood and vegetables inside were cooked properly and still delicate. The space itself is on the smaller side, but it's well run. We had a reservation and were seated quickly, which made a noticeable difference. Overall, the experience felt efficient and thoughtful--quality ingredients, precise execution, and good pacing. A great spot if you're looking for well-prepared sushi without unnecessary flash. read more

Food My frost time trying this place and everything was so delicious. The quality of the seafood was fresh and the price is affordable and comparable to other sushi restaurants. Service Service is nice. They continue to check up on you. Our server noticed right away that our bill was wrong. He was very kind about it and readjusted it quickly. Ambience Plenty of seating for individuals and groups! The restaurant itself is very clean. The parking lot is limited though as the plaza is small and only contains restaurants so street parking may be the way to go read more

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Even though it's been over a year since my visit, this omakase still lives rent-free in my head--and that says everything. Every course was exceptionally fresh, thoughtfully composed, and downright delicious. The progression was beautifully paced and surprisingly filling (you will not leave hungry, trust). The uni and caviar courses? Absolute show-stoppers--luxurious, briny, and genuinely tear-inducing in the best way. Every bite felt intentional and aesthetically stunning without trying too hard. Service was warm, attentive, and seamless, elevating the entire experience without ever feeling intrusive. This is the kind of omakase that reminds you why you splurge in the first place. Highly recommend. Would return in a heartbeat. read more

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Small and cozy. We ordered off of their HH menu and regular menu. Service was attentive. The sake flight was smooth. Oysters were fresh! Everything else was good, but for what we paid; I'd would have preferred other local places. Glad I got to try it. I probably would return to have the omakase over the regular menu. read more

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Was craving some sushi and in the convoy area so stopped by Ju-ichi and luckily they had some seating at the counter for us. It's a small restaurant with maybe four or five tables and a counter area with seat for ten. We got settled and ordered some nigiri, otoro, kinmadai, king salmon and yellowtail crudo and seared ahi tuna. The nigiri sushi was delicious, every fish was fresh and perfect temperature. Not a lot of yuzu salt or toppings, so you really got to experience the freshness of the fish. The crudo was also tasty. They had some chili oil in the sauce the yellowtail was resting in, which gave it a nice heat. On the side they had some grape tomato halves that had sugar on top which had been caramelized with a blow torch. A nice touch. The seared tuna was my least favorite. Not a bad dish but it lacked character. I wanted a bit more than just seared tuna slices with chilli powder on top. All in all was a good experience and I'll definitely be back here again. read more

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We have spicy selfie roll, Philly roll, and tempura shrimp. The sushi roll is just okay, not great, and not bad. The tempura shrimp is a major letdown. The picture clearly shows it's not tempura shrimp, more like a poorly made panko shrimp. This isn't a real Japanese restaurant, and the sushi chef isn't Japanese. With so many great options in the Convoy area, I'll probably skip this one. read more

Ju-ichi - Tempura Shrimp??? - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been here twice now. Love the intimacy of the sushi bar, excellent service both times. The first time we went we had a variety of fish (mostly dealers choice), clam miso soup was amazing, and a snow crab small rice dish. We loved it so much we went back a few months later for their Sunday tasting menu. What a treat! An intimate setting with the restaurant staff. It was a large tasting menu with a variety of food, tapas, pasta, sashimi, fry break, nigiri, and much more. We had a great time tasting through the menu and did the sake pairing as well. I highly recommend this experience and we will be back! read more

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Brought my mom here for her birthday for sushi specifically. Ordered the miso soup and mixed tempura to start with. The sushi rolls were fresh, flavorful, and well portioned. Sushi rice was cooked perfectly. The server, who seemed to be part of ownership, was really kind and helpful. Really excited to return to try more. read more

Ju-ichi - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Still a 20/10 experience. The nigiri is sooo fresh and unique. My new favorite roll is the influencer roll but like always the negitoro hand roll was the star!! Will definately keep coming back. read more

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We came here to celebrate our 22nd anniversary, hoping for a nice experience. We were not disappointed. Sunday night is reserved for kaiseki style omakase, and all 12 diners were seated around the sushi bar. The restaurant was closed to regular patrons so the chef and staff can concentrate on us. The set menu consisted of cooked and raw fish, each course beautifully presented. But it wasn't just visually appealing, it was tasty. While the pictures I took shows the artful presentation, it does not capture how delicious each offering was. We genuinely loved each dish, right down to the perfect palate cleansing dessert ending. The chef carefully explained each course as it was presented, blending knowledge and humor. The two ladies serving us were super attentive and absolutely professional. Overall, it was the best omakase experience we've ever enjoyed, and a wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary. read more

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Fresh fish!!! Super fresh and you can taste the difference. Chef is great and so is service. Happy Hour menu! Fall Beer on tap. Off Convoy but still legit. read more

I mean, Oishi!! Yum! Came here on a weds night because didn't want to take the chance of a possibly busy Friday night. The atmosphere was really chill. I don't remember if there was music or not but we were able to hear each other talk without having to yell. It's a small place so definitely make reservations. Our waiter was Thy and he was awesome! I've been here once before and sat at the bar then, but my sister have not and she only eat cooked food so she had alot of questions and he was great at answering and explaining to her about the menu. First thing we got was the broiled oysters and it was really tasty, we had to order another plate. The snow crab mini bowl, was not that mini and it had alot of crab in it! see pictures! Very filling and love that you get so much real crab for the price! I had most of the raw food and it was definitely fresh and delicious. My toro mini bowl was filled with alot of toro as well. My favorite was the toro uni hand roll, there was so much truffle shavings on there, SOOOOO good! And the toro and hamachi sashimi omg melt in your mouth delicious! I also forgot the Hamachi crudo is also so good! We were definitely happy diners. If you haven't been here, it's a must try! read more

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Quite disappointed with the food here at Ju-ichi. This was recommended by a friend, but it honestly wasn't anything special. We paid 73$ (not included tip) for 2 rolls and an appetizer + miso soup. Being on the expensive side I expected the fish to stand out more but it didn't seem like the quality was up to par for the price point. I also feel like the toppings of the rolls either overpowered the sushi or did not pair well. read more

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SO. FRESH. SO GOOD. We came here on a whim for happy hour and it totally hit the spot. I had a mini toro rice bowl that was buttery, fresh, and honestly could've been twice the size and I still would've scraped the bowl clean. My husband had the snow crab version and a chirashi bowl. Why choose just one when it's happy hour, right? He also had a Harland lager, and I got a glass of sake that was so generously poured it felt like a whole small bottle. Not complaining. We ordered a side of rice and miso soup for our little Filipina queen, who needs rice in her soups (tradition and taste, baby!). The miso soup was rich, savory, and full of umami. We all ended up putting the rice into the soup, and even my husband, who's normally anti rice-in-soup, couldn't stop raving about it. That's how good it was. Dessert? Say less. The pot du crème was a mousse-lovers dream. Smooth, velvety, and topped with two big ol' pieces of candied bacon that took it from "yum" to "WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE." This place is an easy yes. Fresh fish, killer happy hour, and food that makes you rethink all your past miso soup experiences. Already planning our next visit. read more

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Went there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Service was great and food was too! Good quality food and fish. read more

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Came here about 5:30pm on Thursday for dinner. On Thursdays, happy hour is all night long so there is $2 off draft beer and wine, along with some deals on nigiri and their mini bowls. We ordered the nigiri mix for $55, a couple sushi rolls, and the hamachi and scallion hand rolls. The nigiri was the standout - each piece was delicious and the fish was tender and flavorful. Next up, the hamachi hand roll was crunchy and delicious. The sushi rolls were standard, but good! I would like to come back for more nigiri, or to try some of their specialty rolls. It was fun to sit up at the counter and watch everything get made. The guys were friendly and chatted with us a but as they had time - they are busy making sushi! It was a great place for a date and I'll certainly come back. read more

Ju-ichi - Hamachi and scallion handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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It was my first time to Ju-ichi, and it was incredible. The service was exceptional, and everyone was so friendly. Food came out quickly. The broiled oysters were delicious. So much flavor. The mini rice bowls were a perfect paring with our sushi, great serving size. We had the Widget and Influencer rolls, both were recommendations of our server, and they definitely held up to the hype! We were so happy with our food and experience. We definitely will be back. read more

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I'm in search of a new go to sushi place, decided to give Ju-ichi a go. They have HH which is always nice! We got there right when they opened and by the time we left all the seats were taken at counter/bar. Seems like people prefer the counter. We ordered the: Ume Garlic butter Edamame Baby Bok choy Yaki Onigiri- a giant rice ball with shredded salmon. Would def skip next time. The rolls were good we had the, Rainbow roll, Spicy tuna roll but the Rona (eel roll) was definitely the best! Great service and friendly staff! read more

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Day was amazing she helped us with our food orders. She brought our next plates at the perfect time. She gets five stars and we're coming back. It's our first time here the food was amazing. The service was even better by Day. The ambience is great. The music is really good in the background. We just really like this place. It's our first time here and we will be back. read more

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If you're craving sushi and a good happy hour, this spot has your name all over it. Pro tip: make a reservation. The restaurant is on the cozy side, so one big group could easily take over the whole place. We lucked out with Maddie as our server--she was fantastic, even when the restaurant started to get busy. She hyped up the barracuda sashimi, and wow... she wasn't lying. Lightly smoked, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The oysters, both raw and cooked, were so fresh I'm still drooling just thinking about them. The sake-steamed clams? Pure delight. And the yellowtail ceviche with coconut and shrimp chips had such a bright, tropical flavor it practically transported me to a beach somewhere. As for rolls, we tried the hamachi and the quarantine, but honestly, they were the least memorable of the nigh everything else outshined them. Of course, no sushi night is complete without sake. The happy hour Kikusui sake by the glass was crisp, smooth, and just right. My only tiny gripe? We ordered extra fresh wasabi and only found out later it cost $15. Would've been nice to get a heads-up on that. Other than that little surprise, the night was fantastic. Great service, amazing flavors, and the kind of happy hour that makes you want to come back again and again. read more

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Omakase was to die for!! Everything was so fresh and impressive! Delicious can't wait to return! Very special experience read more

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Went here on a Sunday night when they have their prefix menu. Wow. It was amazing, but also a lot of food! You will not walk away hungry, I promise. We had an 11-course tasting menu featuring a full range of Tapas, pasta, sliders, Nigiri, Tartare, Chazuki, and more. It was all amazing. You can get it with matching Sake or a good selection of wine. The service was excellent yet anonymous. It is a gem, and if you like Sushi, you have to go. read more

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One of my favorites things at sushi restaurants is experiencing the chef's omakasa menu. This one did not disappoint. It was way too much food, though and I ended up taking it home. We tried it with the sake pairing it really completed the experience. We sat around the bar that held about 12+ people. The restaurant is small, but as we are sitting at the bar, it was fine. read more

Made reservations for 4 on a Sat. night about a week prior, and glad I did. This small sushi restaurant was packed by the time we were ready to order. It was our first time here but wont be the last. The sushi we ordered was fresh, a good portion, and oh so delicious! From the classic rainbow roll to their specialty rolls, Widget & Selfie, it was sushi heaven for us. Although we didn't order sake this time, they had quite an impressive sake menu, even including same flights (next time a must try!) one last note about the food: their menu changes regularly. We had their Shirako Tempura specialty from the special kitchen menu. It was definitely our favorite dish. Hope they will still have it next time we're here. The service was outstanding too. They were fast, efficient, and knowledgeable with the specialties & history of the restaurant. Example: one of us dropped a chopstick, and our server noticed us pick it up. She brought a set of new ones without us asking. Our water was always filled without us ever asking for more. Overall, thrilled we came here for our Saturday Sushi fix! Will be back! read more

Ju-ichi - Widget Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love coming here! Their happy hour is the BEST, and even outside of that, the sushi and hand rolls are always fresh and delicious. The staff is attentive and friendly. I recommend making a reservation since seating is limited due to the spacing inside, but it's definitely a must-try! read more

I came to SD with my fiancé since he had a work trip. We were craving sushi and saw that Ju-ichi had a happy hour menu so we decided to try it. I'm not sure if their happy hour menu was worth it...unfortunately the portions came out so much smaller than I had expected. The food was good but I felt like we got scammed by the happy hour menu. When we asked the server about portions, he said it was a good portion. It was a little sad looking when it all came out. The bowls especially the uni pasta was the size of my palm! It was still $20~ Needless to say, I don't think we'll go back. read more

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Stop by here for lunch and it was great. Food was excellent, service was attentive and accommodating, and the food came out crazy quick. read more

Ju-ichi - Mentaiko Udon Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

It was our first time going and now I'm wondering why we've never been before. The food was amazing. We got the deluxe sashimi mix and every fish on the platter was to die for. It's not a huge restaurant but not a small one either. It's definitely busy though, so having a reservation is best. -1 star because our server was amazing, but they were the only server in a full house-- it's no blame on them and 100% on the restaurant/management. Hopefully that's not always the case as it affected the overall service experience. Overall, would come back again! read more

I usually go here for dinner every week. Sushi & Food are Amazing! Sushi Chefs are Great & Very Friendly. This restaurant is truly a Gem! Best quality Sushi in the Convoy Area. Sushi Rolls are unique & delicious. Hand Rolls are so fresh & not smothered in sauces like other spots. Even better, they are now open for lunch w/ great Bento Choices! Had the Salmon Bento today. read more

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always amazing here at Ju Uchi service is always the best it's like cheers lol food is spectacular you can seat in the bar and just have chef feed you so amazing and just this week they just restarted a lunch menu mind tues thurs friday 1130am to 2p gonna go tomorrow thursday and check it out i was there last nite and got a pic of the lunch menu read more

Ju-ichi - new lunch menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Absolute grade A sushi experience! The fish was so fresh and beautifully prepared. The service was incredibly friendly and helpful from the whole staff not just the sushi chefs at the bar. The vibes were fun and adventurous which is exactly what you want in a sushi experience. Could not recommend this place more!!! read more

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Amazing quality.Will be coming back. Nigiri tasted fresh, big pieces, and order arrived quickly.

The service was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The food... **WOW!** Every bite was a delight. The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. The fish melted in my mouth, the rice was perfectly seasoned, and the creative rolls were a delicious surprise. Don't miss the chef's specials--they're worth every penny! read more

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Everything was fresh and made to perfection! Service was great! Very kind, attentive and quick! Good music and a nice laid back environment. I'll definitely be back soon! Thanks guys. read more

Ju-ichi - Spicy Selfie - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

All the fish has been good every time I've come (3 times). Chirashi bowl is really good during happy hour, and so is the onigiri. read more

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Wonderful omakase experience:) Went for a Sunday omakase w wife and friends. Will def be back!

Bomb! Unexpected excellent! Fresh, delicious, beautifully plated. Super happy. Will be back read more

Ju-ichi - Bestie roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for happy hour on a Thursday evening and we were satisfied and full! The interior is spacious with some larger tables and some more intimate ones perfect for date night. For a party of 2, we ordered a chirashi bowl, a salmon yuzu bowl, the croquettes, and an asparagus tempura dish and we were very full. Fish was fresh, and the food was flavorful! The service was fast and attentive. Would definitely come back again! read more

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