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    Ocean Sushi Deli

    4.1 (543 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lunch special
    Andrea Y.

    Can't beat lunch deal! A flavorful miso soup, perfectly Portioned salad and ample Sushi for $20 including tax. Fresh fish hit the spot. Enjoyed the sunshine at an outdoor table. Hospitable service gave me all the arm and fuzzies. Recommend!

    Dropped in for a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised! The combo plate was delicious, reasonably priced and the staff was friendly and so welcoming. What really sent it over the edge was the hot tea and lemon water they offer for free as a drink. It's such a simple but effective touch. We thoroughly enjoyed!

    So many options to choose from! Thankfully there's friendly helpful staff, I asked the cashier for some options to choose from and I loved it. The sushi was soooooo good and they have my fave drinks from Hawaii too

    spider hand roll ($5), salmon hand roll with cream cheese ($4.50)

    my new FAVORITE sushi spot!!! I have been wanting to go to this spot for a while now. I stumbled upon it this past week and it is a game changer! the products are very high quality and every dish is made with love and passion. the nice women who helped me were very very nice and attentive when dining in. i brought a friend to this spot and she was in awe by how amazing the food and service was. i went back a second time this day because my mom was jealous of my lunch - she loved it! the inside in the restaurant is small and cute with items to purchase by the cashier. i have never tried an onigiri before but they caught my eye when i was checking out. i got the tuna mayo, and it was delicious!!! i would recommend this spot to anyone, an absolutely must! everything is also priced very reasonably! my mom and i got 6 hand rolls and potstickers (4) for $31!

    Chirashi, very good.
    Michael K.

    Very friendly ambiance, every few minutes a familiar local would walk in and be warmly greeted with a note of remembrance. I felt at home. The seafood was fresh and delicious, with notes of sweetness and ocean saltiness. Rice was prepared perfectly to mix well with the fresh seafood. The udon broth was delightful and fragrant. We will return soon.

    Red Snapper
    Denise D.

    It's been over three years since we had last been here and didn't realize we'd order just about the same items (red snapper bowl instead of the red snapper bento box and then the rainbow row) but wow the consistency after this many years is great.... This time we ate indoors instead of taking to go and the service was fast--I like the restaurant's attention to detail. Brought a toddler and while we did come prepared (kid bowl and spoon), it was nice that they also provided it (which she seemed to prefer over the ones we brought lol) and this place is definitely considered a hit if she likes the food (she'd eat the red snapper with rice and smile--so big wins!)

    Saturday Special

    The salmon donburi was really tasty. The service is a bit slow, and the place is pretty small. But very clean. Have a lot of stuff on the menu

    Trying this Chicken Curry rice plate - delicious but not enough chicken.
    Jen D.

    LOVE Ocean Deli Sushi! Especially love the ready made/to go food items! Delicious food and friendly staff/owners, how can you not love this place?

    Really enjoyed my visit to Ocean Sushi Deli! The food was delicious, the service was great, and everything about the experience just felt good. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when in Monterey.

    Shrimp tempura onigiri
    Tiffany T.

    Their katsudon is the best I have ever had in a long time and more importantly the best in this area by far. The ambiance is really chill you order food and then take a seat and they bring your food to you. Self serve water and tea.

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    10/10 it was really good!! Best miso soup I've ever had! I definitely recommend the shrimp rice ball it was AMAZING and friendly service

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    Amazing food and amazing service there is a kid meal and it just so delicious the rice is epic

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    The sushi platter is very affordable and decent for the price. Staff is super lovely and sweet! Its a cute spot.

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    Akina was very helpful and patient. They have a large menu and she had great recommendations. Food great too.

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    They are very friendly and the food satisfied my craving. Also came in to get my granddaughter Onigiri... she just loves it.

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    Kuma - Apollo, Spicy Paula, California Roll

    Kuma

    4.3(429 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    If you're ever in Monterey County, be sure to check out my absolute favorite sushi bar called Kuma!…read moreThis is our 2nd time coming to this restaurant and we will keep coming back. The "Lover Plate" for 2 is an especially good deal that features Chef's Choice of a special roll, 8 pieces of Nigiri, 2 hand rolls, 4 pieces of gyoza and wakame seaweed salad -- all for $65! You let the server know what you like and don't like and they will customize the meal for you! Kuma gets 5 stars for SAFAV: Service Ambiance Food Alcohol Value for Money For more food recommendations of restaurants rated 5 stars for SAFAV, check out my IG: https://www.instagram.com/cindythechomper?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

    Really good sushi in Monterey. This is located in downtown Monterey and we stopped in because our…read moreoriginal destination had a huge wait. Kuma had a few minute wait. This place is really family friendly, and there were a lot of people with loud kids on a Saturday night around 6. It was also really packed, so the servers were running around getting everyone everything pretty quickly. I thought they were very pleasant and energetic. They have an interesting variety of sushi rolls, including some vegetarian and vegan selections. I felt like the serving size was pretty large, and I ended up taking some home. All the fish was fresh and high quality. A very enjoyable dinner!

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    Crystal Fish

    Crystal Fish

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Sports on TV

    Legit . I'm sitting…read morehere right now writing this review because it is SO good!! The fish is so fresh, it's so smooth, it's so EVERYTHING you want sushi to be! I added cream cheese and macadamia nuts to my roll and it's just amazing. Quick friendly service. My food came out fast! The combo of the lemon and cilantro is killer! Can't wait to come back

    IN THIS ECONOMY DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY…read more Every single roll tastes the same. The udon soups are bland. The teriyaki sauce is too sweet. The beef ribs and beef and chicken teriyaki came out cold. Makes you wonder if all they do is try to reheat it gross! The appetizers were also bland and full of soy sauce. You're better off going somewhere else to spend your money. The service was subpar. No one acknowledges you when you walk in the door. They make you stand there and wait to eventually get unflavored food and terrible service. This review is written in February 2026. There's better places in the area just go there. At the end after over a $350 bill they refused to give us a plastic bag to go home. I offered to pay for it, but they had an attitude about it. They don't even know how to make spicy edamame. It's just soy sauce and grilled onions. The only waitress that was actually helping people was the Hispanic lady. Everyone else just stands and stares at you like they are a statue. You're better off going to Kokoro in Salinas. At least they give you better service and some flavor.

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    Crystal Fish - Chirashi- very fresh!

    Chirashi- very fresh!

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    Toribashi - Tonkotsu Ramen

    Toribashi

    4.0(464 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Healthy dining
    Established in 2018

    We had a craving for ramen while on vacation in Monterey, and Toribashi came thru for us!…read more This restaurant was located in a downtown area, so there wasn't a dedicated parking lot, but it was fairly easy to find street parking. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen which was flavorful with a rich broth. I also know my kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves because there was nothing left in their bowls :) Thank you, Toribashi!

    Welp.. We finally had the chance to return to Monterey.. As we were squeezed for time, we chose to…read morecome to Toribashi tonight. Parking was only mildly challenging, as a space opened up after only a single lap around the block. Inside here, you'll find a busy place with a few tables and individual bar-style (partitioned!) paired seating along the walls adjacent to the kitchen in the middle part of the restaurant. Order up at the self-serve order kiosks, tap in your table/counter number, and they bring out your order in a couple of minutes. We had six of us in our party, and most of us kept it simple by ordering the default Tonkatsu Ramen with different customizable options. Most all of the ingredients in this order were on point - The Chasu Pork Belly was tender, thick and delicious, ramen noodles nothing special, but generally stil on point, as were the bamboo shoots. However, the co-star/centerpiece of the Tonkatsu Ramen other than the Chasu Pork slab should be the broth, but sadly the broth was far far TOO salty which overpowered the other flavors in the broth. Chasu Pork 4.8/5, Tonkatsu Ramen 3.1/5. Service was good as everyone was hustling hard in the kitchen, along with attentive bussers/waitstaff to quickly turn tables. They take good care in wiping down the tables here. If I return, I'll just get the Paitan Ramen like I did in years past, as that seemed less salty. Then again the Paitan soup base begins with the same chicken+pork soup base as the Tonkatsu Ramen. I hope Toribashi will step back up to their former glory.

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    Kafe Toribashi - Outside, view, taiyaki, ice cream

    Kafe Toribashi

    4.5(42 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    On a rainy afternoon in Monterey, we were wandering around Fisherman's Wharf looking for something…read morewarm, coffee or tea, and a cozy spot with a view of the water. After lunch at Sand Dabs, we stumbled across this really cute café, and it ended up being the perfect stop. When we walked in, the first thing we noticed was that they were making fresh taiyaki, those sweet, fish-shaped pastries. The fillings offered were red bean, Nutella, and Oreo. There's a small discount if you order two, so we started with the red bean and Nutella, and honestly, they were so good that wished we ordered the Oreo too...warm, freshly made, and really delicious. I'll admit, I've had Taiyaki desserts before and was never a huge fan, sometimes they're bland or overly sweet. These were different. Even my friend said the same thing, we were both pleasantly surprised by how good they were. We both ordered hot teas, which felt perfect for the rainy weather, and I was totally intrigued by their ramen vending machines. You pick your ramen, choose your toppings, place it in the machine, and it fills with hot water and cooks right there. A few minutes later, your bowl is ready. It felt very Asia-inspired and not something you see very often around here, especially in a café setting. This spot is the café version of their main restaurant, which I believe is on Alvarado Street (I haven't been there yet). The service was genuinely great. The guys working were friendly, patient, and took the time to explain everything to us without rushing. You could tell they enjoyed what they were doing. Because it was raining, it wasn't crowded at all, which made the experience even better. We ended up hanging out for about an hour, just chatting, sipping tea, enjoying dessert, and looking out at the water. They also carry Marianne's Ice Cream, so I'm already planning a return visit on a warmer day. And honestly, next time I'll probably try the ramen too, if only for the fun of it and all the topping choices. Parking around the wharf is paid. We parked in a nearby lot and walked over, which was pretty easy, just something to keep in mind. Overall, the vibe was fun, cozy, and relaxed. Great desserts, a unique experience, kind staff, and a really nice place to spend a rainy afternoon by the water. I'll definitely be back.

    I thought the cafe name was super cute. After browsing the menu, I decided to give this place a…read moretry. It's the only place that offers matcha/taiyaki so I thought it was worth a go. I ordered the mango matcha latte, which was a whopping $8.75 ($9.55 after tax). I gulped pressing the "pay" button; part of me wanted to swallow the doubt and see if it was any good. TLDR: it was bad. I'm not sure what the mango is made out of, but it is not smooth like a mango jam or puree. The texture is like blended up unripened mango meat. I will say, matcha taste is there, but the entire drink was just extremely sweet and there was little to no mango taste, besides chewing on the chunks in each sip. It's as if the drink was purposely made extremely sweet to hide the quality of the matcha and fruit. I tried finishing the drink since I paid nearly $10 for it but I couldn't, and had to throw the rest away. However, the worker who made my drink was kind and seems very friendly. The interior is very simple and cute, and there is a nice view of the ocean from the outside seating. I just wouldn't recommend the matcha here. Especially for what I paid for, I am pretty disappointed! :(

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    Kafe Toribashi - Lovely place to stay

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    Ramen with a view at the patio

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    Ocean Sushi Deli - japanese - Updated May 2026

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