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    Kappa Sushi

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KAPPA SUSHI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kappa sushi is the best anywhere! Eric, Sammy and the team know how to make the best food and provide a great experience. I try to get in at least once a week and highly recommend Kappa sushi. Try lobster claw, walu, uni, surf and turf! Everything is delicious!!

    Inside Surf and Turf Roll $21
    Cyn K.

    Overview: kinda pricey for their rolls, it was a pretty standard, solid sushi restaurant, nothing overtly outstanding nor bad about it ---- Surf and Turf Roll $21 - comes with lobster, asparagus tempura and avocado roll topped with seared prime beef, garlic chips and ponzu - the garlic chips were a really nice addition - seems like there was small bits of lobster mixed with imitation crab Kitchen Sink Roll $16 - comes with imitation crab, avocado and cream cheese roll topped with salmon, tempura fried and finished with spicy chili aioli, a sweet soy and bonito flakes - flavors were great with this one - tasted better than the surf and turf roll ---- Notes: - plenty of parking; shares a plaza with several other stores - friendly staff and quick service - pretty unique house sushi rolls, kinda expensive tho avg $20 a roll - offers other types of food like fried rice and yakisoba - pretty quiet ambiance, easy to hear your conversation ---- Overall: there were unique house rolls but pretty expensive, nothing really standout about this sushi place, pretty average

    Thomas P.

    The food here is amazing I try to get here once a week and it's taken me way too long to write a review. The ambiance is nothing fancy just a regular sushi restaurant. The food is AMAZING do yourself a favor and get the GREEN MILE roll and a K Roll picture below. They are amazing. The service is always top notch. They remember me and where I like to sit. They know my order which I truly appreciate. I walk in sit down and a few minutes later I get exactly what I want. I rank this extremely high on my list of why I come back and truly appreciate it.

    Chirashi
    Supardi D.

    Saw the good rating with high review counts. So we stop by for lunch. With so many Asian food to try in the area. This one has the better options. Ordered some special roll and Chirashi. Always love Chirashi. It shows a mix of fresh sushi and rice. It will show the quality of the sushi place. The fish portion was good size. Sashimi was fresh. One the other hand, the Sushi rice was lack of vinegar and sweetness. Hopefully just one off that day. Service was fast with only 1 server. Typical ambiance of modern diner with few tables. Located in a shopping center with plenty of Asian restaurants, same place with Trader Joe.

    Marilyn N.

    I don't know if this would be my go to sushi spot, at least not for chirashi bowl, rice to topping ratio was way off. Maybe stick to the lunch specials or rolls.

    Tofu Kutsu lunch bento box
    Wanting H.

    This is our first time visiting Kappa Sushi. They have excellent lunch menu options, raining from bento boxes, bowels, noodles, sushi and sashimi plates. It's somewhat a "standard" Japanese restaurant vibe. It's clean and has a large sushi bar. The service was great. We ordered two bento boxes, chicken katsu and tofu katsu. The bento box is a great option. The vegetable tempura is great! Many different vegetables. Lightly breaded and fried perfectly. The tofu katsu was good. The chicken katsu was a bit dry. Overall, nicely priced lunch meal at Kappa Sushi. If I come back, I would consider ordering other food like the sushi combo or sashimi bowl.

    Rainbow roll
    Corinna W.

    This is an oldie but goodie place for me. Sushi is always on point and they have a great happy hour menu Sunday-Thursday 4:30-6pm. Servers are always friendly. We ordered mostly from the happy hour menu today. We ordered the spicy tuna hand roll, yuzu salmon sashimi, blackened albacore tataki with spicy garlic ponzu, spyder roll, chronic roll and rainbow roll. All very fresh! I especially enjoy their special sashimi like the yuzu salmon sashimi which other places don't have. Great spot for sushi and they take rezzis for parties of 5 or more.

    Chicken teriyaki bento box, calamari and chronic roll.
    Amber S.

    I stopped by for dinner and was seated right away. It's not a huge place, so if it's busy or you have a big group, you might have to wait a bit. They don't have a waiting area either. But the food...delicious. I started with the calamari, and it was so flavorful. My son loved his chicken teriyaki. I went with the chronic roll and it was so good! I think it's the best sushi I've had in a while. I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.

    Samantha W.

    Service is super good, everyone's really sweet and friendly. Not something you commonly see anymore. The food was super yummy. Really happy to have found a spot that has quality sushi and ingredients plus a good variety in the menu. Really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back.

    Menu
    Lotus S.

    Amazing nigiri and sashimi and awesome soft shell crab (def rec spyder roll!!) Happy hour menu is great bang for your buck especially pairing with the daily specials. Everything was delicious except the blackened ahi tuna tacos (was expecting just a sear but was completely cooked through so just wasn't what I was particularly into). Otherwise great little place for some sushi! Service was good. We went around 4:30-4:45 so no line! Plenty of parking in this plaza

    Fried rice!
    Amanda C.

    Kappa Sushi has an open vibe with a lively feel and little tchotchkes decorated around that add to the authentic atmosphere. Nestled in a cute shopping center, this spot is a hidden gem. Every dish we tried was fresh and tasted good. The standout for me was the lightly breaded crunchy roll included in my lunch combo. It was perfectly crispy and shrimp-ly delicious! The fried rice with sesame seeds was also a nice accompaniment to our meal. Our waitress, Devon, was also super friendly and patient with us as and made our experience as smooth as the salmon on our nigiri! If you're in the mood for some good quality sushi, I highly recommend giving Kappa Sushi a try!

    Lemon Roll and Kitchen Sink
    Kehila M.

    My first experience with pickup was absolutely delicious, which made me excited to try dining in. Unfortunately, the sit-in experience was the opposite. I waited 30 mins to be sat down and as shown in the photos, the rolls were falling apart. The rice was overly soft and watery, making it impossible for the rolls to hold their shape. Every time I tried to pick one up, it would just fall apart. The crispy rice was extremely difficult to chew. Sadly, based on this experience, I don't see myself returning.

    Lunch special - spicy tuna roll and shrimp tempura roll
    Karen W.

    Kappa Sushi - stopped there for a light lunch. We shared an order of mixed tempura and the lunch special rolls (a combination of shrimp tempura roll and spicy tuna roll). The lunch order is served with miso soup. The food is delicious - it is consistently good. The tempura was served piping hot. A good portion of shrimp and vegetables. The rolls were some our favorites and they always meet/exceed our expectations. The staff are efficient. It was busy at the restaurant, the food came out quickly and the staff worked as a team.

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    Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi - Baked Scallop Roll - @rayz

    Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    1.8 miMira Mesa
    $$$

    Food: Super fresh, delicious flavors. Fried items didn't seem too greasy and the oil didn't taste…read moreold. Good variety of items to choose from for the buffet option. Included to choose from: specialty and basic rolls, hand rolls, basic udon, miso soup, calamari, etc. Best if with a group to share so nothing goes to waste if you don't like something. Our group of four left satisfied. Value: Four adults without drinks came to about $180 before tip. It's pricey but considering it's fresh sushi made to order and not generic rolls left on a counter like other buffets I think it warrants the higher price. Be advised adding sashimi is an additional ~$13. Service: Very quick to take orders, bring out food (fried/baked will take longer), fill waters and give the bill when ready. Excellent. Interior: Very clean, modern, and my guest was able to watch the padres game while we ate. Overall: If you're willing to spend over $40 on quality sushi, you'll love it here. If you only want appetizer items you may get bored of all the fried items, seaweed salad, and soups. And if going that option it wouldn't be worth the $40+.

    This place is always a great time, but it's an even greater time with a good group of friends who…read moreshare the sole purpose of getting their monies worth in sushi! They have sooooo many options it's perfect. If you like sushi then this is the place for you. Nigiri, specialty rolls, cut rolls, appetizers, it doesn't end! For an AYCE the fish is surprisingly high quality. I'm not a sushi snob, but I can't tell a drastic difference between here and super upscale sushi joints. Little Sakana employs like a thousand people which is awesome because there is always someone there to take an empty plate, drop off more food, refill your water/beer, and whatever else you need! These people are working just as hard as you're working so tip them well!

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    Sushi Kami

    Sushi Kami

    4.5(571 reviews)
    7.7 miRancho Bernardo
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free WiFi

    I was visiting a friend in Escondido today and he recommended that we go to Sushi Kami and it was…read moredelicious! I had the lunch special spicy tuna, salad, rice, and miso soup and it was really good. Great sushi restaurant.

    Cute sushi spot near Phil's bbq…read more Very warm and inviting inside and I like all the booths and how spaced out they are even in the center of the restaurant. There's a lot of businesses around this area so I can see Sushi Kami being a popular spot for a go-to lunch outside of work. We came for dinner and got seated right away and it wasn't too busy at all. It was nice but still casual at the same time if that makes sense. I will say the parking was a little tight and we had to make a bit of an awkward U-turn to get to the restaurant but the lot wasn't that full so it wasn't too bad but I could see this being trickier in the daytime. I really enjoyed both the spicy tuna and salmon. I've had a lot of weird spicy tuna but this one hit just right. It's always hard to find that perfect balance between fish and spice but I really enjoyed this one. The salmon was good too. The standout was definitely the tempura we got as well. It was large and came out hot and crispy and perfect. This is the type of sushi restaurant I could take people to who don't necessarily like sushi all that much. There's lots of options on the menu including bulgogi (next time I shall try!) and really good combos for people to enjoy. Ambiance is chill but still has that fun sushi vibe with the displays of fish (and I even saw some creative fish decorating on the walls which I thought was a nice touch) Service was nice and they always refilled our waters without us having to ask. I enjoyed the food and the vibe! Would definitely come back to try more ...and brings others along too!

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    Sushi Kami - Mmmmmm mmmmm uni!

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    Hakumaru - Halibut Carpaccio

    Hakumaru

    4.6(271 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    My favorite sushi place for the north SD area! Their sashimi has been fresh everytime, very unique…read moredishes also available like carpaccio with monk fish liver that you can't easily find elsewhere to try. They also have a rotating specials menu so there's different seafood options to try for your sushi and also cooked options. My go to is the chirashi bowl. Good portions and delicious sashimi! Sushi is one of my favorite foods, so I don't say it lightly :). I have brought family and friends back here too My brother in law brought his kid and tried the chicken of the sea nuggets (tuna) and even I loved them! Friendly service, although sometimes food takes a while to come out. The parking is plentiful, in a plaza parking lot. Good ambiance for a bit more casual date night that's cozy!

    Quick dinner out and was surprised how slow it was for a weekend evening. My husband and I were…read moreseated right away and orders taken pretty quickly. The menu is pretty extensive, but it definitely has a good quality for what we ordered. Service is quick and ordering to food coming out was pretty fast. For someone with a low tolerance of spice, you never know how spicy the spicy tuna will actually be, I gambled wrong for my tolerance. Delicious none the less but for me a little too spicy haha! The other rolls were fantastic though, and all very good. Would definitely come again if in the area!

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    Wagyu Nigiri

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    Luna Lemon

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    Sushi Gato

    Sushi Gato

    4.6(249 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    The food here is absolutely incredible. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented…read more You can tell they really pay attention to every detail, from the quality of the fish to the plating of each dish. Every roll we ordered looked like a piece of art and tasted even better. The sushi was fresh, perfectly balanced, and full of flavor. The service was just as amazing as the food. The staff was so friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the entire experience. Everyone made us feel comfortable and taken care of from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere is also such a vibe -- beautiful, clean, relaxing, and perfect whether you're going for a casual dinner or a night out.

    My daughter and I came here for dinner on the eve of Mother's Day and were very impressed with the…read morequality of the sushi here. See, this is one reason why I like to explore new restaurants all the time. Had we not ventured out to new sushi restaurants, we would've never come across this one, and that would've been a real shame. For our visit, we ordered the following: - Hamachi/Salmon Jalapeno Plate - Salmon Belly Sashimi x2 - Hot Kiss Roll - Lemon Roll We absolutely loved everything, but what really stood out were the thick cuts of salmon belly sashimi. This alone was enough to make this our new go-to sushi spot! Service was nice and quick, ambiance was inviting. Great parking. Amazing sushi! We'll be back soon!!

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    Chicken Karaage

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    Tora Tora Sushi - Wasabi Yuzu Yellowtail

    Tora Tora Sushi

    4.2(330 reviews)
    1.9 miMira Mesa
    $$

    Had to come back and change my 4 stars to 5 stars. This is literally my favorite sushi spot. It's…read morealways quick, fresh and every roll is so goood!!! Their specialty rolls are unique and affordable without cutting quality. Service is a solid 10 out of 10. It's always a pleasure chatting with the employees and especially Yani. Sushi rolls are a 10 out of 10. My favs are: - salmon belly truffle roll - Marauders - fried Tora Tora

    This is my fourth time getting food here but my first time eating in the restaurant. I usually get…read moretake out. I wanted to treat my kids to sushi. When I take the kids for sushi, because it is so pricey we go to Little Sakana across the street for the AYCE. But of course when we went, it was a 40 minute wait. It was time to eat, no one was going to wait 40 minutes. So we came here instead. We were served instantly. And truly I don't know why I didn't think to come here first. I ordered the sashimi plate which I shared with my kids, fried calamari, mango habanero roll and four Philly rolls for my kids. The soup and salad came out fast and I was instantly impressed with why I knew this place was always 5 stars. The ingredients are just superior and fresh. That salad never tasted so good to me as it did that day. And that's just salad. Now my kids usually don't eat sashimi but they DEVOURED what I gave them. It was salmon, tuna, yellowtail and I think albacore. That's saying a lot. What kid eats raw fish? Mine apparently. But the quality is why they didn't find it gross. I've had sashimi before that I never would have given my kids. This was just great. The mango habanero roll was spicy. It was just like the server said it would be, if you like spicy you can handle it but you will pay for it later. The flavors were great but I did pay for it later. Haha! My kids ate and were full and so did I. I have to remember this place not just for take out but to eat in too. Only problem is there is no bathroom. I think that might be true for Bobalicious and Sayulita's as well, I could be wrong. You would have to go to Target for the nearest bathroom.

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    Philly roll & yellowtail yuzu

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    Cui-daore - Sanji's Tuna Roll

    Cui-daore

    4.7(67 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    This place is one of my new favorite spots! It's pretty hidden, tucked away in an unassuming little…read moreplaza in an industrial area. I think the people there were also surprised to have us come by, because they asked how we came across the place. Apparently it's recently gotten taken over by a new owner and remodeled. The interior and exterior is super cute, with kawaii Japanese decorations all throughout. There's also a cute cat theme throughout, with a little paw print stamped into the wasabi and little ceramic cat chopstick holders. The food was reasonably priced and also delicious. My favorite was the Inari set, which were very plump and full of delicious fish and juicy tofu skin. The Ajitama eggs were also yummy, and the sauce it's marinated was good enough to drink up after. When it came to the rolls, there were so many good ones to choose from, I'll have to come back to try more of them. We went with the Sanji's roll and the Buldak roll. Both of them are really well done, but I still think the Inari set was the star of the show for this meal. I also saw they sold other rice dishes/dons, which looked good, and I'll have to try that another time. There was also a selection of sakes and beers to try. Didn't try it this time, but there was a yuzu sorbet that I would want next time. Overall, this place is a hidden gem, the staff is friendly, the interior is cozy, and the food is affordable and good quality. I almost hope this place doesn't become too popular, but I'll be happy for them if it does.

    Solid sushi spot in Mira Mesa! We walked in without a resy on a weekday night and surprised the…read morerestaurant was pretty filled. There was ample of parking in the lot surrounded by breweries. We were immediately seated at one table by the speakers. The music was blaring right at us, it was a bit loud and the owner noticed and turned it down a notch. Service is an area of improvement and could use a little more support. Nonetheless I think they are family owned and really tried their best! I thought the rolls were a bit on the pricier end. This is what we ordered: - Daruma Roll (5/5): This was my favorite dish of the night! I like scallops and might be a little biased but this worked out perfectly with the ikura and yuzu aioli. - Citrus Hamachi Roll (4.5/5): This was my fiancés favorite and my runnerup. I wished it was salmon on the inside instead. - Protein Roll (4/5): Solid but nothing spectacular, it's just like any other protein roll but the price was a bit steep. - Inari Set (4/5): Flavorful, great for sharing, and perfect introduction to inari - Shrimp Tempura (3.5/5): Would pass on this next time - Annin Tofu dessert (4/5): I love almond tofu but I'm not sure about the granola and it's a little on the sweeter side. The crunch adds texture but perhaps something else besides granola might suit it better like

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    Inside seating

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