Oh my days. This was my first time coming to sunshine kitchen, AMAZING!!!! I came in here not…read moreknowing what to expect and i left knowing exactly what i want to try next when i come. The food was incredible and the staff were so friendly and i just love all the cute decorations in here i cant get enough!! 10/10

It's a guaranteed satisfying meal here. Today's order was Tuna and Salmon Nigiri, Tempura Combo,…read moreand Chicken Katsu Curry (always ordered). The food is consistent and consistently good. They truly have the best katsu curry. It'd be icing on the cake if the curry included carrots and potatoes. The Tempura Combo was like a sampler plate with all the other things we wanted - tempura, gyoza, chicken teriyaki, and yakisoba. We enjoyed dining outside today since we brought our pup along. There's never a long wait. Staff is efficient; clearing off tables, bringing additional condiments, napkins, and utensils. It's always service with a smile. This spot is on the west corner of the Mission Square shopping center. Easy to get to; off the 5 and one block west.

Family brought me for early Mother's Day Dinner and I had no idea such a place existed here in…read moreOceanside. The unassuming exterior and simple but elegant interior greeted us with low lighting and quiet atmosphere. We sat at a table of 6 and immediately knew we were in for a treat. We all had the 10 course meal and although I can't do justice to describing each item- let's just say every bite is a treat for the tastebuds. You could do substitutions and add ons. I added wagyu for additional 55$ but I'm sure the duck would of been just as good. The pork too surprised me as my family raised pigs as a kid and I don't usually eat but the pork dish- with pigs that were raised with special diet and spa-like treatment/ well... the stories added to the dish. Things like pine were unexpected delights. The drinks were all amazing and we tried mixed drinks, sake, and something I rarely see and is worth noting- great mocktails. The service was outstanding and everyone was friendly, polite, knew their job, and quietly was there between each course with fresh silverware. All was completed with a sense of effortlessness. My daughter mentioned to her dad she was waiting on a drink and the manager heard and without hesitation said it was on the way/ and on the house. We chuckled as the bill of course was more than we had ever spent on a single meal, but enjoyed every minute. What struck me about ambiance is we felt as if we were the only ones there although I saw several tables on other side of restaurant. In addition although 6 of us in a circle - we were able to converse with each other with ease. Come with an open mind and be prepared for the best meal you may ever have. Pricey but worth it if you want to create a memory sure to please.

3.5 stars We came here because they're closing at the end of…read morethe month. So, Yes it was a bit pricy but i wanted to try it before it closed. Made reservations online for the tasting menu $225. The place is in the middle of nowhere, from the outside you'd never guess it was fine dining. We started off with a trio of little bites, a tile fish gungakn roll, fried mochi threads, and an acorn cracker filled with camembert cheese. The raw tile fish gunkan was ok, the mochi threads were nice and crunchy, the camembert cheese was too pungent for me. Hamachi/Raspberry - slices of Yellow tail and raspberry in a ponzu sauce. The ponzu stood out most and gave it a salty profile i couldn't really distinguish between the hamachi and the raspberry as the textures were similar. Artichoke Kohlrabi gyoza with a bri sauce. This dish was very good though i thought it was more like ravioli than gyoza. It even looked like ravioli. I think they just called it gyoza to make it fit the Japanese theme. Shrimp tempura was delicious! it was lightly battered and fried and put in a shallow bowl of shrimp broth. They said it came with dynamite sauce but i think it was just kewpie mayo. Very good and one of my favorites of the evening. Chicken wing stuffed with scallop, part of the wing was deboned and stuffed with a Hokkaido scallop. It was very tasty, the scallop was very sweet and tender. I wish the skin of the chicken wing was crispier. It was quite charred but did not crack when bitten into it and a little rubbery. Tile fish had a very crispy skin and came with a beautiful sauce of i think apples and apricots and a walnut butter. I really liked the sauce that was spooned on the plate. another one of my favorites of the evening. Duck done 2 ways; roasted and a fried tsukune meatball. They both came in a light carrot sauce. The fat on the roasted piece was nicely rendered and the duck meat very tender. The tsukune was nicely fried and crispy and still rare inside. The palate cleanser was a pine ice cream with Aloe Jelly, The pine ice cream was quite refreshing and smooth i thought the aloe jelly was a bit strong tasting. I think flavor came from the geranium but something had a strong taste to it. The dessert was also one of my favorites White chocolate with hokkaido milk powder on top of miso ice cream and slices of tangerine. It was supposed to be reminiscent of a creamsicle. The Hokkaido milk power was magic on the shards of white chocolate, the miso ice cream was very smooth and dense and when eaten together with the pieces of manderin orange did remind me of a creamsicle. They gave us a trio of finishing dishes a trio of bites; Castella cake, Kokuto jelly and raspberry mochi. The castella cake didn't really stand out, it wasn't the sweet dense cake that im used to. The kokuto jelly had that deep brown sugar taste but was too stiff in my opinion. The raspberry mochi had a strong raspberry flavor which i loved and had a good chew to it. Service was exceptional, water was filled many times almost every time the water glass went down 1/4 it was filled to the top. Each course was preceded with the proper utensiles and were cleared after each dish. i must have had at least 4 forks and 4 spoons. Definilty 5 star (Michilin style) service. Food was very good maybe 4 stars. Value was ok maybe 3 stars. If you divided the courses by the price it came to $25 per course. If you looked at the ala cart menu, many of the items were there and could be had for less than $25, of course not all the dishes on the tasting menu were available ala cart. But i feel if you sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and maybe 5-6 dishes you't still pay a hefty price but it would be much less than $225. I feel like thats the way to go instead of the tasting menu. Come here if you want exceptional service.

Love everything about this place. The vibe when walking in is cool and artful. You can tell time…read moreand effort are put into this place daily. The food is impeccable. This has quickly become one of my favorite spots in Oceanside and I am very familiar with the local food scene. Can't say enough about Dija Mara. Get the Nasi Goreng. You won't be disappointed

Our 20th wedding anniversary was spent at our true guilty pleasure: Dija Mara…read more We would have loved to get everything on the menu but honestly we get stuffed really quickly and tried to stick with the perfected dishes: Grilled Roti with Lamb Jus Curry Sea Bream Ceviche Actually we noticed the menu didn't mention "Sea Bream" anymore and just said "Local Ceviche". Did they change fish? Tasted the same basically. Still amazing as always. We also tried some new dishes: Beef Tartare Chicken Thigh Skewers Green Curry Mussels The Beef Tartare was just okay. It's the only dish I probably would not ever order again. It wasn't bad, but compared to every other banger on the menu, it's last. Something has to be last. The Chicken Thigh Skewers were AMAZING! OMG, so much flavor in the chicken but the sauce really drove it overboard. Wow. These are a must try, you won't regret it. And lastly, the Green Curry Mussels blew us away. I love mussels and always order it whenever I see it on a menu. We devoured all of the mussels (and added the $9 Roti) and even got a container to-go to save the broth, lol. Truly another banger from Dija Mara. I really appreciate that the menu changes periodically without removing the veteran dishes we continue to enjoy. Just want to mention something besides the culinary spectacles. Dija Mara's decor is every bit as memorable as its food. The artwork isn't an afterthought--it's part of the experience. The dining room manages to feel both trendy and intimate at the same time, while the graffiti-covered back wall adds a playful, street-art feel that contrasts beautifully with the polished food and cocktails. The result is a space that feels creative, unpretentious, and genuinely cool. The industrial concrete and reclaimed wood elements give it a modern edge, while the Indonesian-inspired art creates a sense of place that feels completely unique in North County. This is really our happy place and I hope it never changes.

My first time at GONZO, and I absolutely loved it! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreexcellent, and the atmosphere was wonderful. Everything about my experience was enjoyable, and I had such a great time. I'll definitely be returning, and I highly recommend GONZO to anyone looking for a great place to eat. Can't wait to go back!

Gonzo is our goto favorite place each year when we visit Carlsbad. We love the retro 80s and 90s…read moreJapanese posters of multiple ads, anime posters like Captajn Tsubasa or Conan's future world. Their menu us straight forward and simple, you go up order what you want and get a number and wait for food to show up. We always order back garlic tonkotsu ramen. Flavor profile is great deep thick pork bone broth with black garlic oil infused in. Their small fried snack items like chicken karage is good, tasty, on point. They do also sell all kind of snacks with the restaurant as well as having a separate place for the claw machines for prices!! The restaurant itself is not big, lots of 2 and 4 tops with one big booth in the corner for larger group of guests. This is our must go places annually and love that their broth is not as greasy as other we had tried in Goleta or Las Vegas ramen shop. A definite 5 star place

Shoots Beer & Tacos understood the assignment…read more I ordered the fish and shrimp taco combo because choosing just one felt emotionally impossible. Both were fantastic, but the shrimp taco absolutely stole the show. I'd happily start a fan club for that taco. Then there was the Mango Tajín beer...tangy, sweet, spicy, refreshing, and basically summer in a glass. Whoever thought of putting those flavors together deserves a high five. The ordering is easy cafeteria-style, but don't panic--you don't have to awkwardly balance a tray while searching for a table. Just order, grab a seat, and they'll bring everything to you. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, it's dog-friendly (major points), and parking was surprisingly painless. Great tacos, fun drinks, easy parking, and dogs are welcome? That's what I call a quadruple threat. I'll definitely be back...mostly because I'm pretty sure that shrimp taco and I have unfinished business.

We were a group of six visiting Oceanside looking for good food within walking distance on a Sunday…read morenight. We came across Shoots and were greeted warmly. You order food at one counter, drinks at another. My wife and I split the fish and chips. Three pieces with a healthy portion of chips. The have a wonderful patio out back. The weather was perfect. We sat and enjoyed good food and company. If you're in Oceanside and yearn for some fish and chips, this is a good place to try.

I really enjoy this spot when i'm in and around the area…read more I have been here twice and both times thoroughly enjoyed my meals. The first time I got the veggie udon and it was simple and delicious with nice thick udon noodles. The second time I got a teriyaki salmon plate which came with salad, miso soup and i paid extra for brown rice. We also got veggie tempura to share. The salmon was a thin filet cooked perfectly with a great bite. The brown rice was delicious and tasted great. The miso soup was some of the best Ive ever had with great umami! The salad was a nice refreshing contrast to the hot meal. The veggie tempura was some of the best I've ever had. The tempura was cooked perfectly with a great crunch and the sauce they give you to dunk it in was really flavorful. The location is next to a theater which makes it a great spot to eat before or after watching a movie. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. The staff is always willing to answer questions, recommend options and is very polite while taking orders.

The bowls were super filling! It comes with rice and veggies and extra sauce on the side. The sauce…read morewas sweet and savory. The shrimp bowl came with so much shrimp ! (The mini shrimp) They had indoor and outdoor seating as well. Overall a nice place but nothing too crazy or unique.

We have lived in the Carlsbad area for 20 years and never went to Hooked on sushi. A friend told me…read moreit was her favorite sushi place. My husband and I went and was very much impressed. First of all cleanliness and restaurant design. The food was delicious and our server Graciela was excellent. We will definitely be going back.

One of my absolute favorite sushi places! They have such a great variety of sushi, and everything…read moreis always fresh and delicious. Even my little one, who was 3 at the time, loves sushi here! The atmosphere is really nice and welcoming. Lunch is usually calm and relaxing, while nighttime can be more lively with a louder atmosphere. The service is always great, and everyone is so friendly. This is one of my go-to sushi spots whenever I'm craving sushi!

Went here last night for dinner and I loved it! I had a friend who would rave about this place and…read moreI totally get it. The vibe inside is cool and our server Shayla was very nice! My friend got the special that day which included figs from their tree in the back (so cool) tuna, and feta cheese. It looked amazing. We shared the Albacore ngiri/sashimi with some crunchy garlic chili and wow so good. I got the hedgehog roll and loved it. Very fresh! I cannot wait to come back!

I wanted to like this place, but overall I left pretty underwhelmed. The sake was only available in…read moreone size, which was a little annoying. We also ordered the Kyoto Mule, but the ice was already watered down and the drink came without a straw. Ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce had to be requested, which felt odd for a sushi restaurant. The saba wasn't for me personally, although it did seem properly prepared. The cut rolls were also sliced into such massive pieces that they were genuinely difficult to eat in one bite. I do want to give credit to our server, Liam. He was nice and I appreciated him, but I do think he could have been a little more involved in guiding the experience, especially with a menu like this where some of the items may need a bit more explanation. On top of everything, the restaurant was extremely warm and the air conditioning seemed basically nonexistent. There are some good ideas here, but the overall experience lacked attention to detail. For the price point, I expected much better. They could definitely do better.

We stopped here for an early dinner tonight around 5pm and were pleasantly surprised! We've been…read moremeaning to try Teri Café for a while now... and it's safe to say we will definitely be back. The staff were also pleasant (thank you to our waiter Luis), the service was quick, and the food was amazing. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and the dinner plate was such a great deal for $18. The dinner plate is more than enough to share with another person. We actually got too full. :)

This place has some of the cheapest sushi that you can find in Oceanside and it's really good…read more But my favorite was the teriyaki chicken bowl The sauce is hard to get right and there's was to die for The rice was cooked perfectly And the chicken was lean and tasty