If you are looking for an incredible dining experience in Point Loma, Nagishi Sushi is an absolute hidden gem. It is tucked away in a non-descript strip mall, but do not let the exterior fool you--our expectations were completely blown away. The staff was welcoming from the moment we walked in, and we were quickly seated even without a reservation. We sat right at the sushi bar to enjoy the omakase experience. Leaving it up to the chef was the best decision we could have made. He used the finest seasonal ingredients and fresh fish to craft unique, perfectly balanced flavors with every single piece. Our waitress also brought out a fantastic bottle of nigori sake that complemented the fish beautifully. I could not recommend Nagishi Sushi highly enough. It has easily become one of our favorite spots, and we hope to be back very soon! read more

This is a late post but better late than never... Food: The food was really good. I think this might be one of my top sushi locations for overall quality and cost. We tried several dishes and want to go back to try more soon... Service: Staff were very polite and attentive. No issues whatsoever. Ambiance: Overall ambiance was pleasant. It was a nice atmosphere and the restaurant had a Japanese feel to it with the styling and decor. Its an overall relaxed mood which is nice. Cant wait to go back again... read more

The sushi was very good. Fresh and made with care. A great variety of unique ingredients The fries are often sold out so I f you get a chance, you should try them Skip the chicken and stick to the sushi read more

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I recently heard about this place from a local food influencer I know, and since I'm always looking for a good sushi spot, my husband and I decided to check it out over the weekend. I was actually able to make a last-minute reservation for Friday night, which was nice. I really liked the atmosphere. It's casual but a little more elevated without feeling fancy. There's a large L-shaped bar, and while the restaurant itself isn't huge, they fit quite a few tables inside. We ordered the garlic edamame, Rainbow Roll, Dragon Roll, Salmon Roll, assorted tempura, and Kaminari Chicken. Our favorite dish of the night was definitely the Kaminari Chicken. The sauce had great flavor, and I love Japanese-style fried chicken because the coating is usually lighter rather than heavily breaded. This one was flavorful and really enjoyable. The Rainbow Roll was good, although the presentation was a little different from what I'm used to. Instead of the fish being laid across the roll, the pieces were cut separately and placed on top. The Salmon Roll was simple but very good and probably my favorite of the sushi rolls we tried. The Dragon Roll, unfortunately, was disappointing. Instead of sliced avocado, they used what seemed more like guacamole or mashed avocado. It didn't taste particularly fresh to me, and I personally much prefer fresh sliced avocado on a sushi roll. There was also very little eel in the roll, so overall it didn't feel like there was much substance to it. I also decided to try the assorted tempura. Tempura is something I usually don't order unless I'm at Sushi Ota or another more traditional Japanese restaurant because I'm pretty particular about it. Good tempura should be very light and crispy rather than heavily battered. Unfortunately, this version was heavier and more breaded than I prefer, so it wasn't really for me. Overall, I liked the atmosphere, the service was good, and the Kaminari Chicken was definitely a standout. I was a little more mixed on the sushi rolls and tempura. We may come back and give some other dishes a try if we're in the area, but based on this visit, I enjoyed the cooked dishes more than the sushi. Overall, I'd give 3.5 star for the food. read more

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Friendly neighborhood sushi bar near Grocery Outlet. Everyone is very welcoming. The sushi was fresh and delicious. Loved the cold noodles, too. The chicken portions seemed very small as well as the french fry portions but overall a nice experience. There is ample parking right in front of the restaurant. read more

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Food was pretty good. Service was not that great. They really need a hostess. The two servers were struggling to keep up. The food came out of the kitchen all wrong. So timing and spacing hasn't been completely figured out yet. I know they are a new restaurant. There's a probably a high chance your reservation could be late and you won't be sat on time. My mom's udon (her meal) came out before the appetizers (miso soup and chicken karaage). One of our rolls came out like 20 minutes after everyone was done eating. Apparently our roll got delivered to another table by accident, so we were waiting a while. The miso soup was standard, over priced. The udon, miso mushroom toast, Philly roll, ceviche roll, and chicken karaage were very good. I'm not sure what avocado mix was on the ceviche roll, it was not listed on the menu. Tasted like guac? Not sure. The hamachi nigiri was average. I would definitely come back and give this place a second chance. I think the servers were slammed and overworked, not necessarily their fault, but it definitely disrupted our dinner. They comped the ceviche roll since it came out way after we were done with everything else, so that's appreciated. read more

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This might be the nicest vibe & food restaurant in Point Loma. Kinda crazy considering the location. The selection, style, and flavor combinations are fantastic. Best selection of fish I've seen so far in San Diego. Get a reservation, it's well worth it. Service was great and felt very welcoming. The reason for 4 star: I don't recommend bringing small vocal kids. Acoustics could use a little dampening. Also I'd prefer reusable chopsticks, I don't like the way raw wood feels. The vibes are high here! read more

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Nagisa Sushi had only been open for a month and a half when we dined there. We sat at the sushi bar and got to talk to the sushi chefs. The hot sake - good The miso soup - delicious The Wagyu Nigiri - a small piece and not good (chewy, I had to spit some out), though it's cool to watch them flame torch the Wagyu. Don't get it. Another special, Shime Sabe (vinegared mackarel) - I didn't like it. The Otoro- no The salmon belly - small, but exceptional!! Delicious! Probably one of the best I've ever tasted! They use a very small amount of rice on their nigiri, so the fish hangs off both ends of it. If I do go back, I would get the miso soup and 5 pieces of salmon belly! Nothing else. read more

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My new go-to sushi spot! If you blink you'll miss Nagisa tucked into a very busy Point Loma shopping center. With a modern, yet simple restaurant design, mood lighting and a very welcoming sushi bar, Nagisa is the perfect space to get your sushi/nigiri fix. I was blown away by the freshness of the Ceviche roll and the scallop nigiri. A very cool mexican fusion roll in a small bite, that packs a punch. Lemon juice took it yo a notch! Also loved that the rice and rolls are pre seasoned so definitely make sure to enjoy prior to your soy sauce dip! Will definitely be back soon! Run don't walk to check out Nagisa Sushi! read more

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Nagisa Sushi is such a solid little neighborhood gem. Came in tonight and tried a good mix: bluefin tuna, yellowtail belly, gyu tataki, California roll, spicy tuna roll, and a ceviche roll. Everything tasted super fresh across the board, but I was honestly most pleasantly surprised by the spicy tuna roll. It's one of those items that can be hit or miss, and this one really delivered--fresh, well-balanced, and not overly drenched in sauce. The rice stood out too--it's a bit different from your typical sushi spot, slightly unique in texture and flavor, which actually made the whole experience more memorable. We sat at the sushi bar, which made the whole experience more fun and interactive. The sushi chef was really friendly, and our waitress was super nice and attentive without being overbearing--great service all around. The bluefin and yellowtail belly were clean and high quality, and the gyu tataki was a great switch-up from all the sushi. You can tell they care about their ingredients here. Overall, it's a nice, low-key neighborhood sushi spot that doesn't try too hard but still delivers where it counts. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving fresh fish without the fuss. read more

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So happy this opened up so close to us. The inside is beautiful and we loved sitting at sushi bar. The sushi chef was amazing and kept food coming consistently all night. Every nigiri was amazing and he even gave us a few recommendations that we loved. There were two version of the scallop, seared and raw. Both versions were the best scallop nigiri we've ever had! Get as much chutoro and hotate as you can! read more

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I made a reservation for the sushi bar and came on a weekend. I was surprised that it was as crowded as it was. There was lots of parking as it's located in the same parking lot as Grocery Outlet and Orange Theory. The menu is broken down into appetizers and salads, fried dishes, grilled dishes and finishing dishes as well as sushi and sashimi. So it's kinda of like a build your own omakase meal. I started with Hiya yakko or chilled soft tofu with chili crunch, green onion, bonito flakes and shoyu. The tofu was soft and fresh and the chili crunch and shoyu added a good flavor. Kinoko yaki, broiled mushrooms with miso butter was a surprisingly filling, and a large portion. Miso butter is a great compliment to mushrooms. I got the 7 piece sushi which came with unagi (freshwater eel), gindara (black cod), kurodai (Black Sea bream), madai (sea bream), zuke (soy marinated tuna), sake (ora king salmon) and hamachi (yellowtail). I then ordered umimasu (ocean trout), hotatte (scallop) and another salmon because they use Ora King salmon which is a very high quality salmon from New Zealand. I got the umimasu because it's not something that you usually see on too many sushi menus. It was like salmon but more mild and less fatty. The hotatte was sweet and had a mild crunch that I enjoyed very much. The fish was fresh and high quality, staff was friendly, there's lots of parking and tables inside as well as a small 8 person counter. I liked the variety of appetizers and fish. There's definitely more variety than your run of the mill roll type of restaurant. I'd say it was a good step up from a rolls type of place and maybe a way to work your way up to an omakase. If you're looking for a place that focuses on rolls, this ain't it. They do have some rolls but they are more fish focused. read more

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Staff was very attentive. I felt like we were the only ones they had to attend to. Their suggestio

They have a nice menu here...placed our order...it looked good when it arrived and tasted good too. Waitress was very nice and helpful..the restaurant itself, was nice ...with seating at the Sushi bar and nice seating available around the restaurant. read more

Food was very good. Kinda wish we had ordered two Wagyu apps. Only 5 pieces. The ceviche roll was slightly disappointing. The guacamole was a bit overpowering. Service was great. Very nice and modern interior with convenient parking. Would definitely return. read more

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Service was definitely a 5. Our waitress was lovely, as was the host, and the sushi chefs. If you're going for a welcoming vibe, and you have unlimited money to spend on nigiri and sashimi, this is the spot for you. The fish is yummy- nothing out of this world, but definitely solid. A bit expensive for the quality and size in my opinion, but I also like to leave dinner feeling full if I'm spending $80+. Drinks are also quite pricey. For apps, we had edamame, cucumber salad and the karaage. All delicious- wish the karaage had come with a sauce, but the chicken was fire. We tried a few of the 7 piece nigiri sets- good fish, but small cuts. The rainbow roll was beautifully presented, but the crab inside tasted very one dimensional to me. The shrimp tempura roll looked more boring, but was super tasty. Overall, a nice spot, but I'm not sure if I'll go back again if I'm paying for myself. read more

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Nagisa Sushi has opened in the Midway Town Center in Point Loma where I believe a former Hawaiian eatery used to be located. The inside has been refurbished with dark tones and a central sushi bar to create an elegant and upscale ambiance. There were two sets of tables, one to the left that extended down towards the restrooms and one to the right across from the sushi bar. I would say about 40 customers could be seated including the eight chairs at the bar. The menu was spread across three pages, one of which was replicated on a chalkboard hanging on separate walls with the 21 choices of nigiri. They were sold a la carte as one piece or as a set of five ($32) and a set of seven ($42). Appetizers, salads, fried dishes, grilled dishes, Shime, sashimi, and makimono rolls were the categories on the other two pages. What struck me was the simplicity of the menu which did not have photos. I did not notice an omakase offering, however I wonder if that may be added in the future. For my meal, I started with the Kanitama Roll from the makimono section. Snow crab legs, Japanese cucumber, egg, and mayo were the components of this eight-piece roll. The freshness of the snow crab was evident when I bit into the first piece. None of this imitation crab filler as this was the real deal although the pieces were on the small side. I then ordered five pieces of nigiri. The Otoro was sold out which meant I couldn't sample the fattiest tuna cut. * Madai (sea bream) * Zuke (marinated tuna) * Chutoro (medium fatty tuna) * Hotate (giant scallop) * Gindara (black cod) The fishes were already marinated, therefore soy sauce was not offered unless requested. You had to trust the chef's skills to create each piece with the appropriate umami. Not many sushi restaurants in the SD area do this. The black cod was torched to impart a smoky flavor which was my favorite of the bunch. The quality of the fishes was very good so no complaints there. There were some ups and downs with my server who was fairly new as you could tell by her tentativeness. Overall, I gave a 4.5 star rating for my dinner at Nagisa Sushi. read more

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My friend and I tried this place for dinner on a Friday night. Definitely recommend reservations as it's a pretty small spot. Service was OK. The tables are tiny and we ended up needing to switch to a 4 person table as well as another party there because the plates didn't fit! Lol. The food was yummy! I will say the price point for some of these rolls were a little high, but still reasonable compared to other sushi spots! Food review: Edamame: (3/5) Basic, but cooked well! We ended up pouring our sauce from the Wagyu on the edamame. Wagyu tartare: (5/5) Delicious!! These melted in your mouth and the flavor profiles were perfect! The sauce on top was so yummy we ended up pouring it over our edamame. Philly roll: (5/5) My friend said these were delicious! The big chunk of cream cheese was warm and made the entire roll creamy! Spicy salmon roll: (5/5) This was delicious! Salmon was very fresh. Salmon nigiri: (5/5) Very fresh and melt in your mouth soft! Negitoro nigiri: (3/5) Wasn't my favorite. read more

local no frill sushi spot- easily was able to snag a counter spot on a Sunday night so we could watch the chefs at work! Fish is fresh and selection is good. I really like that they price by the piece of nigiri instead of 2 pieces. You can create your own set this way. read more

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New date spot alert! Nestled in the Midway Town Center you will find Nagisa Sushi. The place is cozy and very welcoming. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiles and transported to a calm place. We got there at 5:30 and sat at the sushi counter and had a great conversation with the chef! The menu is simple and not filled with too many items, these are my favorite menus because you know the food that is on it will be really good. We tried sunomono ( cucumber salad), gyu tataki ( seared wagu salad) me kyabetsu ( fried Brussel sprouts) chicken karaoke, nasu cheese ( fried eggplant with cheese) ika maruyaki ( Japanese flying squid) 7 piece nigiri, 3 rolls: the kanitama ( snow crab), the negishiro ( white fish) and the futomaki ( shrimp) and 5 piece uni . Of course we paired it all with a few Orion beers ( on tap might I add) All the food is fresh and melts in your mouth. The chicken karaage was fresh and so tender. The cucumber salad was a great opened because it is so fresh, I think my favorite has to be the negishiro roll and the uni. The Negishiro roll was on a whole other level the lemon gave it a zest, reminded me of ceviche. We will be going back, there are other rolls we want to try! If you are in the area stop by so you can experience fresh food in a beautiful establishment. read more

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The sushi here is excellent! The fish was very fresh, and the rolls were delicious. Our favorite was the Nagisa Box Sushi, it was full of flavor and a must-order. The Gyu Tataki was just okay, and while the Chicken Karaage was crispy, it didn't have much flavor, so we probably wouldn't order those again. Overall, we'd definitely come back for the sushi and highly recommend it to anyone looking for fresh, quality sushi. read more

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Happy to have read and followed the Yelpers to this gem. Staying at the Hyatt Mission Bay. This was only a 4 min drive but I'd have driven further knowing what I know now. Newly opened in Dec '25. Hajime was my sushi chef at the bar and so very accommodating and friendly. The entire staff were welcoming and very thorough in describing the menu and making suggestions. Now to the good stuff! I had the Shime Saba-vinegared mackerel, sunomono salad, hotate-scallop, ceviche roll, and hamachi-yellow tail. Most were single pieces except the roll. I usually dip in soy sauce or ponzu, but all of the sashimi was so delicious as it was served nothing else was needed. Very fresh and very simple presentations. No need for fancy or messy garnish/sauces. The fish was fresh and delicious all on its own. They also have sake flight that I may be back for! The atmosphere is so pleasant and relaxing. There was music playing in a low volume--was not blasting as often happens at restaurants which makes conversations difficult. All the customers seemed to be satisfied and engaged with each other and the staff. Such a pleasant dinner experience. Well done, Nagisa! read more

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5 words: I never wanted to leave Pros: - STAFF. Holy cow. So nice, fun, attentive, kind. We love the sushi bar and the chef was the perfect combination of social yet distant - we asked for omikase and man did he deliver. Beyond excellent choices he made based on our feedback room for improvement: - nothing, I'd love to see this place thrive as it's a gem! Tips: - plenty of parking - on the far end of a little restaurant/shopping area - we made reservations for opening and we were the only ones there for atleast 45 min before people slowly trickled in, dont think a reservation was necessary (went on a Friday at 5) - casual but ambience is slightly more upscale than your average restaurant, would easily come here for a special occasion read more

The restaurant has a very quiet and calm atmosphere. I visited at 6 PM with my 5-year-old, who was a bit cranky. We felt a bit out of place, as the sushi chefs behind the counter gave us cold stares and were quite unwelcoming. On the other hand, the reception and servers were very friendly and professional. As for the sushi, it was fairly average, though the Nodoguro and Engawa were delicious. I was also impressed by the owner, who was working very hard. read more

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Authentic and cozy sushi spot moved in close to our home and we had to try it out! The staff was lovely, dishes were tasty, and sushi was very fresh. We tried a lot of the menu so I don't remember exactly what we tried, but everything was delicious except for my miso black cod, which was not a favorite. The ambiance is very nice and welcoming with a pretty bar and booths, as well as tables. Our drinks and meals were both yummy & we are looking forward to trying more here in the future! read more

BEST service, Olivia was our waitress. We have never experienced this kind of treatment that we did today.. I have been to many sushi restaurants but this restaurant stands out I definitely recommend coming here. Everyone was welcoming. Thank you all read more

Nagisa Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Diego, California

AMAZING!! This is easily the best sushi restaurant I've been to in the last couple of years. From the phenomenal service, sleek architecture, and fresh and flavorful fish, I cannot say enough good things about this place. My partner and I went for Valentine's Day and felt very taken care of. Thank you Nagisa Sushi! read more

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The service was excellent. I had never been so well looked after, and the sushi was extremely fresh and delicious.

We visited on a busy Saturday night without reservations and were honestly so impressed with how accommodating the staff was. Even with a full house, they greeted us warmly and found a table for us quickly, which set the tone for a wonderful evening. From the first bite, the food completely exceeded expectations. The nigiri was next level delicious--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The Nagisa Box Sushi was fantastic, and even something as simple as the hot green tea stood out as rich and perfectly brewed. And definitely don't sleep on dessert! I ordered the matcha ice cream, and it was incredible--sprinkled with matcha powder and delicate gold flakes. The matcha powder really brought out the natural sweetness of the ice cream, and the slices of kiwi on the side complimented it perfectly. It honestly changed how I will eat matcha ice cream forever. What really made the experience shine, though, was the amazing wait staff. Our server Olivia was especially kind and attentive, checking on us just the right amount and making us feel truly taken care of. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere--this place has earned a spot on our favorites list. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Confession-we came here after seeing someone's Tik Tok. We made a reservation for 645 and were seated right away. We started with drinks, I had an iced green tea and my partner had a sake flight. The sushi chef took our order for appetizers and we relaxed while each item came out quickly. I'm not a huge fan of chrysanthemum greens but paired with the wagyu, tomato, citrus, was superb. Jazz music was playing softly in the background as the 6 seat bar slowly started filling up. The sushi chef took our sushi order (we ordered a 7 pc omakase as well as a few extras and two rolls). Each piece was prepared with care and presented beautifully. They do not serve soy sauce and wasabi for you to add to the nigiri which was just fine as each piece was perfectly seasoned. There is a lot of parking (free) and the service was excellent. read more

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This is one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to 10/5, run don't walk. I've been to soichi in north park and I honestly liked this better. Meticulous preparation and extremely high quality. read more

Amazing food! Great to-go packaging! Very generous with ginger! So happy to have found this place!! See you soon Nagisa Sushi!!! read more

Fresh and delicious. Ordered to pick up. Sushi displayed beautifully in take out containers. Friendly staff.

I am a big sushi fan and this place was the best I have ever had in the US thus far. Great setting, legit, experienced sushi chefs and friendly staff. The one dish we had was exquisite! The fish literally melted in our mouths. My partner and I were very impressed. It was the best she also ever had. We did select some of the higher priced rolls but they did not disappoint - and were worth every penny. Our new "Go To" Sushi stop in San DIego! read more

I'm always wanting to try out new sushi, restaurants even knowing there's a lot of good quality ones around Point Loma now. I've been going to chef Jun many many times, which is great food quality and service plus plus! So looking on yelp at the photos and menu of Nagisa I saw on the menu and in photos they have a barbecue whole squid, which I love but unfortunately not every Japanese restaurant does it that way or even has it? I must say ambience is clean and nice. The food quality is very good and service is very good.. I proceeded to order the barbecued whole squid and they wound up telling me they took it off their menu and that that was the old menu. So this place has been open for three months and they've already changed the menu one time. I came here specifically because I saw they had it on the menu and was excited to eat it, but it was a total disappointment. The last minor complaint I have is I ordered an iced tea and the waitress told me how about green tea and I said that's fine. So what I got dropped off at the table was a little ball glass of green tea that was maybe four zips to the bottom of the glass. Stupid me for assuming, but I thought that there would be free refills on iced tea so I said can I have one more please that wasn't the case because when I received my bill, they charge me four dollars a glass for a total of eight dollars for two glasses which basically came out to $1.50 a sip:( Food for thought there's other places that I go to around here that are just as good quality that they don't try to bone you over some crazy iced tea refills for four dollars apiece. Kind of disappointing which equals I'm not going to be returning ever. read more

Great service from arrival to leaving. We had our 4 young kids in tow, but also saw other families with young children. Evidence of a family friendly restaurant. Food was exceptional. Mushroom toast was delicious, nigiri was fresh, all dishes were delicately made and appreciated even by our young children. Ice cream at the end was also yummy; typical flavors but not typical taste. We were very pleasantly surprised and happy with our visit in all aspects. Highly recommend and plan to return when we are in the area. read more

Stumbled upon this restaurant. Best sushi I have ever had! Great service. Local vibe.

The sushi was good but the other non-sushi items were soo good! The karaage was the best I have had. We did have to ask for spicy mayo. The shrimp udon was also very good! They were short staffed so the service wasn't the best. Hopefully, that was just a one time issue. I will definitely go back. read more

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As always, Nagisa staff, service, presentation and cuisine EXCEED all expectations - Wholly fulfilling and completely satisfying! We cannot overstate the excellence of our Nagisa-foodie experience! Olivia and servers sincerely strive to ensure your dining pleasure while the sushi chefs select only the most fresh, mouth watering delights! We started with slow cooked pork belly and specialty butter toast smothered in sauted mushroom topping melted muenster cheese - These have earned their place as local favorites, expertly prepared by Miwa and Miru. Choicest Japanese wagyu and nigiri cuts of blue fin tuna - ALL their tuna Choices! - plus yellowtail, salmon, ceviche roll, newbreak roll . . . Ever so Fresh and ... POP! Goes your taste buds, smiling with delicious flavor! Save room to finish with otoro nigiri, seared eel (unagi), or their special, ultra-fresh Uni brought in from the cold waters of Hokkaido. Before indulging on finest ice cream, we cleanse the palette with Nagisa's delectable, slightly sweet tamago (specially prepared egg/omlette). Nagisa and friends are family people whose sole aim is caring for YOU while preparing and catering to the most distinguishing palette. Authentic Japanese catering your family and friends will enjoy again and again and again! read more

The sushi selection was limited to the standard faire, but the quality was great. The ambiance was appealing, with a modern, Asian vibe. The staff were very friendly. The host was great, and our waitress was greater still. I don't live in the area, but if I did, I would add this place to the rotation. read more