Shoutout to Peyton for such amazing customer service! I ordered over the phone and my order came…read moreout incorrectly, but she was so kind and helpful and made sure everything was taken care of right away. When I went back to pick it up, she had the sweetest energy, and the chefs were also incredibly kind and apologetic. Not only is the food incredible here, but the service is what truly makes this place such a great experience whether you're dining in or taking food to go.

Overall awful: 1. Super long wait - restaurant was half…read morefull and we waited a half an hour for our side items/appetizers and another 45 minutes for our sushi. Took 10-15 min to take our order and I had to ask for the check. 2. They didn't get my order right -- sashimi instead of sushi and I am 100% certain I said sushi. 3. Edamame was buried in rock salt. Okay/Acceptable: 1. Cali roll was average but nothing great and had too much sesame seed, a bit too much rice. 2. Salmon sushi/sashimi was good.

I am only giving three stars because of our waitress - she was great. Other than that, the food…read morewas meh. The veggies in my mixed tempura were not ripe so the veggies I had were raw/crunchy - when they should be soft and tender to consume. This is basically a date night place or where Influencers go to hang out. Definitely not going back because you also have to pay for parking. Spend your hard earned dining dollars on a mom and pop shop where parking is free instead!

Having recently moved from SF to SD, we immediately went searching for a great sushi spot near our…read moreapartment. Not only did we find it, but we may have had some of the best sushi we've had anywhere. The quality and attention to detail here are unreal. We sat at the sushi counter where I had the chef's choice nigiri, and everything from the ocean trout to the scallop and toro was pure divinity. When you wake up the next morning and your mind immediately goes back to dinner the night before, you know a restaurant is doing something right. The entire team here should be incredibly proud of what they're doing. We'll absolutely be back.

Amazing...... stumbled on this place out of dumb luck by seeing the reviews.... Did a walk in at…read more8pm and they had room for me....sheer luck they had an open spot......service incredible..... food stunning.....had sake with my meal and was blown away.....i eat Sushi Constantly and this was hands down the best omikase experiment I've had......cheers to the chef and staff ...... highlight of my trip to San diego

Adequate street parking in front and a huge ACE parking lot right in front if you're down to pay a…read morelittle extra. Easy to miss the door but theres a small wooden plaque by the front. Super small and intimate service, never felt rushed and very attentive staff. Extensive sake list and more than the usual options for beer. Chef Maru recommended to take photos upside down to get a better angle and he's so right lol The nigiri was great and I loved how the menu switched from fresh snappy bites to buttery melt in your mouth pieces, never felt like the last piece was competing with the next. I loved that crab was used in multiple dishes, like the warm dish and soup. I wish the nigiri was bigger in general, on the smaller side compared to other spots. Tuna lovers will appreciate how many dishes had tuna. The warm dish (seabass w hairy crab sauce) was one of my favorites, the hairy crab sauce consistency reminded me of banh canh cua. Tuna is from Mexico, most veggies and fruits were from Chino farms.

everything pretty cool: food, spot, and service (mai)…read more price could be better imo and gets real busy fr

Mai was amazing! Thank you! Everything was great! We has a waiting list for about 1 hour but once…read morewe got in everything was perfect thank you!

Ikiru Sushi is such a hidden gem. It's a small, intimate spot with only a handful of tables, but I…read morelove sitting at the sushi bar, it makes the whole meal feel like a traditional, authentic sushi experience rather than just going out to dinner. The quality of the fish here is absolutely exceptional easily some of the best sushi I've had anywhere!!! You can tell they take an incredible amount of pride in what they serve. The presentation, preparation, and quality of the ingredients truly feel like an art. The otoro is unreal. It literally melts in your mouth and is worth whatever the market price is that day. The richness, marbling, texture, and freshness are just perfection. The tuna overall is phenomenal, and the sweet shrimp is another favorite, the presentation alone is beautiful, and the flavor is even better. Honestly, you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. If you genuinely appreciate high-quality, traditional sushi and exceptional fish, Ikiru is an absolute must in San Diego.

Ikiru is a cozy Japanese restaurant located in Liberty Station. We had Sushi & Roll combo A & C,…read moreMixed Tempura and Salmon Belly Nigiri. The mixted tempura were very hot, crispy and delicious. Their sushi and rolls were fresh and delicious with a generous portion. It is not too big but has a nice cozy interior with traditional Japanese decors. The parking is very easy as it is in the Liberty Station. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It is a great Japanese restaurant with high quality sushi and good price and definitely competite to other top tier Japanese restaurants in San Diego.

Great sushi spot with fresh rolls. Our waiter sunny was amazing and made the visit even better…read more Loved it superb.

I had an oil change appointment nearby so I checked out Saki Sushi and Grill, and I was not…read moredisappointed. I ordered the Bellycon Roll and Crazy Salmon Roll. The Bellycon roll was so fresh and delicious. It is definitely my new favorite roll, it's THAT good. They have such a variety of rolls that I cannot wait to try! The restaurant itself is so cute so I will definitely be coming to dine in. Staff was nice! I definitely recommend.

Excellent food , great service . Sushi Ota has been a…read moreclassic Japanese restaurant in Mission Bay of San Diego . Reservation is a must even if you dine in a weekday . We ordered the OTO B set , one order of the Tokusen nigiri, 3 pc shrimp tempura and Matcha ice cream . To be continued...

I came here on a Thursday evening for a girls dinner, 7:45pm reservation, we (four of us) all…read moremanaged to snag either street parking or a spot in the shared lot. We split appetizers of the agedashi tofu, cucumber sunomono, and crispy eggplant. We also got the chef's choice, Crunch Salmon roll, Rainbow roll, and Shrimp Tempura roll. Everything came out delicious! We were pleasantly surprised by the crispy eggplant. Definitely recommend getting it as the whole table wished we ordered more. The chef's choice was beautiful and tasted great! I'm not an uni fan, but this Santa Barbara urchin was amazing, subtly sea salty and no odd taste that I usually get. The place doesn't get super loud even with all the tables. We also ordered dessert of a matcha basque cheesecake and 2 yuzu ice cream. If you love yuzu like me, you'll love it! Almost like a sorbet rather than ice cream, but so refreshing! We absolutely enjoyed our meal here! The total came out to ~89 per person and everyone thought it was very reasonable for the quality of the fish and how much food we'd ordered!

I had rainbow trout, we sat on the porch overlooking the bay…read more Perfection! Service was amazing, kind attentive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this establishment!

I love this place and I love eating yummy seafood by the water, so this is definitely a great…read moreplace. I sat at the bar and had excellent service and a pleasant time. The food was even better. I love their Caesar salad, the oysters, and the bread. Everything is just so fresh and delicious!