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Marugame Udon

4.3 (716 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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ginger clam
Katie D.

I came here three times and unfortunately all three times the experience was just not ideal. The star of the show--the udon--it's just simply not good. The noodles are not bouncy at all. and don't have flavor. The soups are also bland. The ginger clam Udon was extremely salty. and honestly didn't smell pleasant at all. Seating is hard to come around. and the tempuras are all sitting out on the counter, which decreases the quality significantly. It is one of the cheaper options to eat, so I guess that's the only justifying point. Service is OK

Nikutama Curry Bowl
Michelle W.

Super great place to grab a quick and delicious meal. The udon noodles are always fresh and bouncy and all of their tempura is very tasty too. My go to is the shrimp tempura BK, it's light and filling and you can also make it a cold noodle dish which is perfect in the summertime. This place is set up like a cafeteria so the service is very quick and efficient. All of the workers are friendly and attentive. Sometimes they will offer to take your dishes for you when you are done with your meal.

Presh N.

The bolognese udon was a total game changer and quickly became one of my boyfriend's favorites. My go-to is still the tonkotsu udon, which is consistently delicious every time I visit. Since the bolognese udon is more of a saucy noodle dish than a soup, we also ordered a side of kake udon to enjoy alongside it. The employee preparing our meal was also very generous with the tempura flakes and green onions, which made the meal even better.

Beef Udon
Vanessa H.

This place makes fresh noodles on site. The service is pretty fast since you order and they give you your dish when you order. They have a variety of fried appetizers under heat lamps that you can grab like gyoza, chicken katsu, tempura, potato croquette etc I got the sweet beef and onion udon soup. It was pretty good. Had a good savory broth with a little sweetness from the caramels onion. I like how they put green onion and wonton pieces in the soup to give it a little crunch. I really like chicken katsu, but the texture of this chicken was a little Odd. It has this rubbery texture to it. Overall, it was pretty good, but I wouldn't wait in a long line for it.

Curry Udon
Jennilee W.

After my original lunch plans at Din Tai Fung fell apart because of the two-and-a-half-hour wait (what was I thinking showing up without a reservation? I stumbled upon Marugame Udon...and I'm so glad I did! The ordering process is quick and fun, almost like Chipotle but for udon. You start by choosing your noodle bowl, then customize it with toppings like green onions, tempura flakes, and a seasoned soft-boiled egg. Trust me... get the egg! They also have a tempting tempura station with shrimp, crab, vegetables, and other fried goodies if you want to add a little extra to your meal. I ordered the curry udon, and it was fantastic. The curry was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overpowering. The udon noodles had the perfect chewy texture that every noodle lover hopes for. Every bite was warm, satisfying, and exactly what I was craving. The line moved quickly, the food was fresh, and the whole experience was easy and efficient. Sometimes the best foodie adventures happen when your original plans don't work out, and this was definitely one of those times. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in San Diego!

Beef Gyudon
Chris U.

Always get our Udon and Gyudon cravings here. I wish they didn't stop serving the Gyudon bowl with rice but that's how it is, restaurants make changes. But still happy atleast they still serve it by offering Nikutama Bento. Long line but line goes quick. Staff kept the tables clean. Been to Japan numerous times, this is the spot closest to authentic Japanese Udon/Gyudon. Recommended!

Bolognese udon
Claudy C.

I didn't know what to expect , I was in the mall and decided to try it. It was so delicious. Very flavorful. I tried something simple. Bolognese Udon. but I can't wait to go back. The service moved fast. And they were friendly. There's seating inside and a few tables outside. The price is very good. I passed this place all the time. I'm glad I tried it.

Nikutama, Calamansi, matcha
Faith D.

I've never really liked udon but this is the place that made me change my mind! There can be a line but we usually go off peak hours so it's not too bad. My order is usually a beef nikutama, sweet potato tempura, tamagoyaki tempura, and a calamansi drink. The most recent visit I tried their bolognese and immediately regretted it lol - def would stick with my usual!

Tonkatsu with beef and chicken katsu
Long V.

The udon here is amazing they are consistent every time i come, always on point never missing a beat with the rich broth and buoyant udon great after a long day swimming with the fishes. Fast efficient service with everything you need available on the side. The location is inside a mall which makes it a little bit of a journey but it's worth it. Clean dining area brightly lit cool ac makes this bowl of udon hit juuuuussssst right.

Bolognese without noodles or rice. Side of veggies.
Jennifer C.

Currently on the keto diet but some friends wanted to go here. I asked if I could swap out the noodles or rice on any dishes and they couldn't do it. Everything would be an additional cost. I got the Bolognese with a side of veggies. It was actually really tasty! Definitely rich as they have a cream sauce base and then put the meat sauce on top. The meat was a little sweeter than I was expecting but not overly so. The veggies were unsalted which I appreciated since the meat was on the saliter side so when I mixed it all together it was perfect. Didn't have to wait at all on a Wednesday night around 6:30 but we did have to sit outside since all the inside tables were taken. No heaters outside so bring a jacket if you're going at night.

Shrimp udon (top) with additional veggie tempura (bottom)
Courtney L.

Came on a Friday night around 8pm and this place was CROWDED! The line was out the door and all the tables (outdoor + indoor) were occupied. Luckily, the line moves quickly. If you're completely new to Marugame Udon, it can be confusing at first. You order your broth/udon first. The menu has pictures which is very helpful as it'll show you the type of broth and what proteins (if any) it comes with. They then give you your bowl on a tray, and they'll also ask if you want any of the complimentary toppings (green onion, fried tempura). You can also pay for extra topping such as a boiled egg. Before you make your way to the register, you can self-serve additional tempura which are a few dollars each. They had only a couple of choices, such as shrimp, sweet potato, pumpkin, zucchini. After you pay, a worker is there to help seat parties -- a much needed service considering that almost every table was taken! You bring your tray of food to your table. Water, utensils, and condiments such as chili pepper/hot oil/tempura dipping sauce are all self-serve. You bus your own dishes as well, as there is a dish drop-off area near the exit. The food was good. Udon noodles are nice and chewy, noticeably more so than if you ate packaged udon noodles at home. The broth is clean and simple. The self-serve tempura were all fresh; however multiple members in my party ordered the shrimp udon that came with shrimp tempura, and some of the tempura we were given were extremely soggy. Portion sizes are on the smaller side, but overall fair with relation to pricing. Overall, Marugame Udon is a decent place for a bowl of udon. However, I am NOT a big fan of this particular location -- I first had Marugame Udon at their Sawtelle location -- as this UTC location is easily overcrowded during peak dining hours. In addition, the first workers we interacted with (the ones who handle your broth order) had very unwelcoming personalities. They also shoved us our trays of udon so forcefully that what little broth is in the bowl to begin with spilled out, leaving behind a sad noodle-to-broth ratio... I would not come back to this particular location, but I would recommend those who haven't had Marugame Udon before to at least give it one try. Note on parking: Marugame Udon is located in the Westfield UTC outdoor shopping mall, where parking is free for the first hour and $2 per hour thereafter.

To Go
Anne C.

Ordered a quick bowl of udon to go and ate it at some nearby tables. The to go window was quick. At first, the broth was missing. Luckily we were close by and as able to go back and get it. The noodles were perfectly thick and chewy. The broth was so rich and savory. Also ordered some fried gyozas and a croquette to try, and those were just as flavorful and tasty. The lines are definitely not as long as it was when it first opened. If you chose to dine in, the process appears to be pretty quick and smooth. Nice casual ramen spot, so good.

Tim T.

Very nice Marugame Udon in UTC - their bolognese and kitchen udon are great. Tempura like the egg one also very good. Excellent beverages like the yuzu lemonade and berry cooler. Exceptional service in preparation (you just order and specify your order at a counter). Plenty of seating in a spacious interior atmosphere as well - recommended bro!

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Ask the Community - Marugame Udon

Are the noodles and soup separated for takeout?

You can choose! When you order takeout, there are two options: 1) Separate - Noodles, base, and toppings separate, or 2) Ready To Eat - Everything combined and recommended to enjoy 10 minutes later.

Can I buy just a topping? Sometimes I'm craving the tamago but don't want to commit to a whole bowl of udon or rice too.

Yes! Toppings and sides are available a La cart

How long are the lines for dinner time?

When did you open for business?

4/1/24

What are the hours?

11am-9pm according to UTC website

When did theyopened?

They open

When will it open?

Soft opening April 1st

Is it open yet?

No training is, though. Soft opening April 1st

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Kusina San Diego - Chicharon Bulaklak

Kusina San Diego

3.9(279 reviews)
3.6 mi
•$$

We love coming here during Sundays for their brunch buffet. It's pretty affordable AYCE Filipino…read morebrunch food, and if you've been craving for some, this is a great place to satiate those cravings. The place is pretty spacious and have a good amount of tables and chairs, but we always still call ahead of time just to make sure since they do hold some events sometimes, and that means they couldn't seat as many parties outside of that event. The staff are generally nice and friendly, but it could be a hit or miss as well. We have encountered some grumpy staff who are probably just reaching the end of their shift. The food is good--I wouldn't say it's the best as there are some food that just aren't cooked so well sometimes. We've had some lechon kawali that were dry, hard, and obviously overcooked. Their sunny side up eggs are always a bummer for me too--they get so overcooked on the pan that it gets this plasticky texture at the bottom. However, we still leave with incredibly full and happy bellies every time we visit here. Would I recommend this place? Yes.

Surprised there was no long line outside since today was the Sunday brunch and read from other…read morereviewers to come prepared to wait. Upon walking up to the door, we noticed the closed sign but there was some tables filled already. Asked the young man if they were open or had a private party, he didn't even realize the closed sign was still on. He asked if we had reservations, we did not then he told us to wait outside to be called on, there were tons of empty clean tables, but we didn't argue. As soon as we stepped outside, before I could sit down we got called right back in by the other lady to come inside. Okay. Weird quick game of musical chairs lol. She explained to us how it goes. Drinks on this side of the room. Food on that side. Check. First plate: garlic fried rice (Sinangag), fried eggs, longoniza, Filipino spaghetti, lechon, and a bowl of arroz caldo. Also grabbed two cups, one for water the other for what the waitress said was mango ice tea (spoiler alert: no mangoes were hurt in the process of making this ice tea). Second plate: watermelon and pineapple slices, menudo, kare kare, ube pancake. First the sinangag tasted like it's been left out too long even though it was just brought out. Lots of hard pieces of rice. I decided to not finish it. Next, the fried eggs and longaniza. Fried eggs felt too rubbery for maybe just me. And the longaniza didn't taste anything like longaniza. No spices no garlic. Just a basic sweet hot dog. Maybe I'm wrong and it's just a hot dog. I can say the Filipino spaghetti did taste somewhat like actual Filipino spaghetti, sweet. But not too sweet but also didn't see any hot dogs in there! Now the lechon. Tasted exactly like fried pork. That has zero spices and kinda been out for a while. The arroz caldo had some shreds of chicken I think but I had to fetch for it in the pot. Unfortunately there's no boiled eggs to add but you can add everything else to it like the fried garlic, spring onions lemon etc. Now the drinks. What's up with the non mango mango iced tea? It just tasted like iced tea and if I was told that id be okay. But I love mango drinks and was looking forward to it. The water is the only thing I could say I wasn't disappointed with and only if I didn't have to get it myself I guess would be the only downside lol. I did try to get a second plate. Consisted of some watermelon slices and pineapple slices, menudo and kare kare with white rice. The kare kare and menudo did look like what they were called and that is about it in comparison to what I've had in the past. The menudo had no tomato paste taste to it and was rather bland and the kare kare was also bland. Their kare kare sauce was very watery, missing the thick savory peanut buttery taste. And unfortunately, it was the watermelon slices that made me quit and lose my appetite. It had a weird rotten taste to it. I almost had to vomit. First I thought it was soaked in something maybe vinegar, or I dunno. But I just could not eat anything else. I hope today was just an off day and the food is better. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever come back or even recommend my friend or family to come eat here.

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Kusina San Diego - Notice the ubiquitous folded tables right behind the plates/utensils area

Notice the ubiquitous folded tables right behind the plates/utensils area

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Gen Korean BBQ House

Gen Korean BBQ House

4.0(378 reviews)
0.0 mi•University City
•$$$

Pretty good for a chain restaurant that specializes in Korean barbecue I would say the side dishes…read morewere a seven out of 10, but the meat and the flavoring was an eight out of 10. What's that to me actually was how they prepared the shrimp and I didn't get the premium set, but I can tell that they take a lot of care into marinating each of the meats, which makes sense as a Korean barbecue place we went on a Monday night when it wasn't too busy and the server was actually quite attentive and helped us in what we needed. I say if you come with kids, then you can get the KFC and the pork ribs for the dinner special but overall it was great is that you could get the variety of meats just on the regular dinner menu.

1/5 Stars GEN Korean…read moreBBQ House - La Jolla 4373 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite G12, San Diego, CA BEWARE BEFORE YOU DINE HERE! BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT, GOOD FOOD, BUT A VERY DISAPPOINTING POLICY THAT CUSTOMERS DESERVE TO KNOW ABOUT! I rarely feel compelled to write a review like this, but my recent dining experience at GEN Korean BBQ House in La Jolla left me extremely disappointed, frustrated, and honestly questioning whether I would ever return. Let me begin by giving credit where credit is due. Upon entering this establishment, I was genuinely impressed. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the interior is well-designed, and the atmosphere is inviting. The food was also good, and initially, my guest and I were enjoying what appeared to be a wonderful dining experience. Unfortunately, that positive experience took a very disappointing turn toward the end of our meal. When I asked our waitress for a to-go box for the remaining food, I was informed that this restaurant does not provide to-go boxes and that customers can be charged $5 or more for leftover food. EXCUSE ME? SERIOUSLY? What made this even more frustrating was that I had not seen this policy clearly advertised or brought to our attention before we began dining. I understand that GEN Korean BBQ operates under an all-you-can-eat dining concept, and I certainly understand that restaurants have policies intended to prevent excessive food waste. However, there is a significant difference between reasonably preventing waste and leaving customers feeling blindsided by an additional charge they were not expecting. My biggest issue is not simply the policy itself. It is the lack of clear communication and transparency about a policy that can directly affect a customer's final bill. Customers deserve to know about these conditions BEFORE ordering, not after finishing their meals! Fortunately, my guest and I had only a small amount of food remaining, which we were able to finish. However, I could not help thinking about other customers, especially families and individuals dining on a budget, who might unknowingly order more than they can finish and then find themselves facing an unexpected additional charge. In today's economy, when hardworking people are already dealing with rising prices and financial pressures, the last thing anyone needs is an unpleasant surprise added to their dining experience. A BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT DOES NOT MAKE UP FOR A POLICY THAT LEAVES CUSTOMERS FEELING PENALIZED, MISLED, OR TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. To GEN Korean BBQ management: I strongly encourage you to reconsider how this policy is communicated and enforced. If customers may be charged for leftover food and are not permitted to take that food home, make those conditions unmistakably clear before they order. Transparency should never be optional when it comes to people's money. I am not criticizing the quality of the food or the appearance of the establishment. Both were enjoyable. What I am criticizing is a customer experience that went from positive to extremely disappointing because of a policy that, in my opinion, is unreasonable when it is not clearly disclosed. MY WARNING TO FUTURE CUSTOMERS: Before dining at GEN Korean BBQ House in La Jolla, make absolutely certain you understand their leftover-food policy, any additional charges, and whether you will be allowed to take uneaten food home. Ask questions before ordering so you do not end up spending more money than you originally intended. Would I recommend this establishment? Unfortunately, NO. Not based on this experience. Good food and attractive surroundings are important, but honesty, transparency, fairness, and respect for customers are equally important. GEN Korean BBQ House, you have a beautiful establishment and good food, but this policy and the way it was communicated left a very bad impression. What should have been a memorable and enjoyable dining experience became one I will remember for all the wrong reasons. Customers deserve better. They deserve transparency. They deserve fair treatment. And above all, they deserve to know exactly what they are agreeing to before they sit down and spend their hard-earned money. ONE STAR FOR THIS EXPERIENCE. VERY DISAPPOINTING!

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P.F. Chang's - Shrimp

P.F. Chang's

2.9(1.2k reviews)
0.4 mi
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I've been going to P.F. Chang's for many years and it's a neighborhood gem. The food is excellent,…read morethe servers are wonderful, the ambiance is lovely, and the restaurant is always clean. The value is outstanding. The only reason I'm not giving a full five-star review is the hostess experience. When arriving, the hostess often seems confused, and it can take an unnecessarily long time to be seated, even when the restaurant is not crowded. Improving the greeting and seating process would make the overall experience much better. Food: A+ Service: A Ambiance: A Cleanliness: A Value: A+ I enjoy dining here and hope the hostess experience can improve to match the otherwise excellent quality of this restaurant.

Great Service, Disappointing Food The service was great, but…read moreunfortunately, that was about the only highlight of our experience. We ordered the Mongolian Trio and had to send it back because the menu didn't indicate that all three proteins--shrimp, beef, and chicken--were battered and fried. When we pointed this out to our server, he offered to have it remade without the breading, which was a strange solution to a menu that didn't clearly describe the dish in the first place. The pepper chicken was so sweet and heavily breaded, and even the lettuce wraps, which used to be our favorite, were syrupy sweet. Everything seemed overly sweet, fried, and heavy. Maybe our tastes have changed since we last ate here years ago, but the overall food quality just felt off. Another confusing part of the experience was making a reservation for five, arriving to find the restaurant almost empty, and still waiting nearly 20 minutes to be seated. Finally, the payment app's suggested tipping options started at 23%, which felt like a lot to be presented as the lowest option. Overall, the service was great, but the food quality, confusing menu descriptions, seating experience, and payment process left us disappointed. Sadly, this visit didn't live up to our memories of P.F. Chang's.

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Kumo

Kumo

3.8(203 reviews)
3.4 mi•Mira Mesa
•$$

First I would like to say I only came to get dessert so the service is pretty quick. Doesn't look…read morelike a place where you can dine in so expect to eat outside. I just ordered the Strawberry and Crème Sando and it was delicious. A tad bit messy especially because when you bite into it's get smushed but still pretty good. The crème was the highlight to the moist but satisfying bread.

I stopped by on a weekday for a quick lunch to go. I ordered a cold sandwich combo which consisted…read moreof half an egg salad sando and half a fruit and cream sando. I drove back the 10 minutes to work and dug into my meal. The egg salad was very good, I did add a little salt, but the consistency was nice and the sandwich was filled so much that it spilled out of the bottom. The fruit sandwich, I will be honest I was more apprehensive about. I really had just wanted strawberry but the combo only came with the regular fruit and cream. I didn't think I would like the orange or kiwi, but I was pleasantly surprised and loved it. The tea that came with it was not the best and had some floating stuff at the bottom. Considering I'd ordered a plain black tea, I'd scared me a little so I threw it away. The gentlemen who took my order was very polite and welcoming. There is. no room to wait inside so I sat at a table while waiting and when my order was ready, he brought my order to me. I would easily come back again to enjoy the sandos.

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Kumo - Oolong Tea, Egg Salad Sando, Fruits and Cream Sando, and Chicken Katsu Sando

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Pho Ha Noi Asian Cuisine - Grilled Shrimp and Beef Vermicelli Noodle, Vietnamese Iced Coffee with Condensed Milk

Pho Ha Noi Asian Cuisine

3.7(166 reviews)
2.7 mi•Miramar
•$

I've been coming to this place for the last three years, and I had failed to leave a review Today…read morei'm going to change all that! It has great food, the people are quite friendly always got my order right Yes some of the items are a little bit pricey but in this economy I feel it's justified. the portions are big and I make sure I go see them at least twice a week Love the food recommend if you Asian cuisine go to this place.

If you're a pho lover in the San Diego area, Pho Ha Noi Asian Cuisine on Miramar Road needs to be…read moreon your list. My wife and I had a fantastic experience and left thoroughly impressed. Let's start with the food -- the portions are huge and the flavor is incredible. This is the kind of pho that is rich, aromatic, and deeply satisfying. And if you're not sure what to order, do yourself a favor and try the pork. It is really, really good. Every bite was full of flavor and the quality was evident from the first spoonful. The restaurant itself is clean, well-organized, and has exactly the kind of casual, relaxed vibe you'd hope for from a great pho spot. No pretension here -- just good, honest food in a comfortable setting. The servers deserve a special mention. They were incredibly helpful and patient, especially if you're new to pho and not quite sure what comes with what or how to navigate the menu. They walked us through everything with a smile and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. That kind of attentive, welcoming service really makes a difference. If you find yourself in the San Diego area and you're craving pho, don't hesitate -- Pho Ha Noi will not disappoint. My wife and I loved every bit of it and we'll definitely be back. Give it a try, you won't regret it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Chinese Kitchen by King Bistro

Chinese Kitchen by King Bistro

3.5(155 reviews)
2.8 mi•Clairemont
•$$

I've passed this place many times over the years, and finally decided to try it when I saw their…read morebanner advertising their AYCE Chinese bbq special. It's only available from 5 - 11 PM (during lunch hours they are actually open as "Shanghai Alley" instead) and it costs $34. Its different from your usual asian bbq spot in that they serve already grilled skewers, but also include some other apps & entries from their regular menu as well. The meat skewers were cooked & seasoned well and they provided a warming tray to store them on throughout the meal which I thought was a nice touch. We got a few rounds of lamb, fatty beef, chicken, and chicken wings. They also have seafood like scallops (served on the shell w/ glass noodles) and shrimp & squid). You can also get veggies like mushrooms (enoku & king trumpet), corn, potato, and chives. Of the apps, our favorites were the cucumber salad (the leftover dressing makes for a great sauce to dip the meat into) and orleans chicken bones (think roast duck style but with dry rub). We also got the tomato egg noodle which was a good starch to compliment the meal. The service was fantastic! The woman helping us got us seated quickly, immediately brought out each component as it was ready, and checked on us often. The only reason I took a star off is that I feel like everything was seasoned heavily with an almost overpowering amount of cumin, but otherwise I enjoyed everything I ate. I would definitely come back!

I should have realized that I shouldn't eat here when I walked in around 8pm on a Wednesday and…read morethere were no other tables dining in. I ordered a bunch of food, skewers, cucumber salad, plum juice, etc and while the food didn't taste off, I had immediate regrets after dinner as I became violently sick! I vomited in the parking lot (I didn't even have any alcohol!). I continued to be sick all night- my husband guessed it was the plum juice as he stated that it tasted like barbecue to him. I won't be back.

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Chinese Kitchen by King Bistro - Party tray. Buy 4 Trays get 1 FREE Tray ( Free Tray only Vegetable Lo Mein or Egg Fried Rice)

Party tray. Buy 4 Trays get 1 FREE Tray ( Free Tray only Vegetable Lo Mein or Egg Fried Rice)

Chinese Kitchen by King Bistro - Grilled oyster, very tasty

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Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill - Fresh Toro

Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill

4.4(362 reviews)
0.0 mi•University City

Always a good time and delicious sushi here we come in every week with family and friends…read more The quality and price are excellent, the ambience is also very upbeat and modern. Chef & Owner Simon is awesome! The staff is also very welcoming and attentive. Can't wait to return to eat here again. Our fave picks: Spicy toro Roll Chef specialty roll Shrimp crunch Hot night roll Sashimi Calamari Garlic shrimp

I came with a party of 7 and it was all of our first time here. We were planning to have some light…read moreappetizers because we also wanted to have a heavy dinner afterwards. We wanted to catch the sunset at La Jolla cove and we noticed there was another Blue ocean there as well... FRIED CALAMARI: 10/10 perfectly crispy, calamari was cooked precisely and flavorful. It was hard to save our stomachs for dinner... SASHIMI SALAD: 10/10 Oh this was the STAR OF THE SHOW! All the fish were hand selected and fresh. What made the dish outstanding was the salad dressing... SURF AND TURF ROLL: 10/10 I mean who a pairing of Steak and shrimp tempura? It's a match made in heaven and was sent straight out of the Blue Ocean Kitchen... SERVICE: Excellent! The chef was also the owner and came out to greet all the customers. He personally made sure that everything was taken care of himself. What a very passionate and caring owner. All the staff there were also very friendly... One of our friends wanted to treat everyone so we joked around and said, "In that case, let's order an omakase box for each of us!" The chef also heard and he joined in on the joke and said are you sure? ok, Omakase boxes for everyone! We had a great time! The Ambiance, the food and the people there are very beautiful and joyous... ABOVE AND BEYOND BLUE OCEAN SUSHI AND GRILL!!!!!

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