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Sushi Kyodai

4.1 (300 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Friend roll (no rice)
Kate W.

Had a great lunch here! We were the only ones there as it was an awkward time for lunch. I really enjoyed the friend roll which is a soy paper roll with no rice. The miso soup and edamame were great. The dinner special sushi was a great deal with lots of different types of fish etc. Lots of tables and a good vibe for a casual sushi lunch or dinner!

Yuzu ponzu yellowtail sashimi
Noelle B.

This is by far our favorite sushi place in Carmel Mountain Ranch and area. We go here for our kids birthdays, special occasions and for last day of school year dinners. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick and accurate. We've gone here so many times now that we know exactly what to order for everyone in our family. We food tastes great. We love the crispy salsa tuna and the yuzu ponzu yellowtail sashimi (both under chef specials on the menu). Their nigiri is real good too. Also try the Kangnam Style. It's lots of fish and salad combined. It's delish!

Chirashi Dinner
Sena Y.

Our family's go to sushi spot for a long time and for good reason. The staff is so friendly every time and the fish quality is always extremely high, with generous cuts. Their lunch menu is also an amazing value. It's a small but cozy space and will continue to be a staple for us!

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Essie K.

Happy to find another good sushi joint in the area! This is a casual sushi restaurant nestled in the same complex as Yesenia's Mexican food and Home Depot. They have an extensive menu with sushi rolls, entrees, appetizers, noodles, drinks, fried rice, desserts, and even boba! I got the lunch box which comes with 2 entrees, miso soup, rice, side salad, and 2 pieces of dumpling for $16.95. The prices were fair and competitive and the food came out lightening fast but still hot and fresh. We left happy and full. Would definitely consider coming back for more!

Esther S.

Still my ultimate fav sushi spot!!!! Place is always clean, and staff are wonderful. Food is ALWAYS fresh and the taste is amazing!!!!

Salmon poke bowl
Audrey C.

Been coming here for YEARS. Still our favorite local sushi spot. Everyone is friendly and sushi is solid. Our go to roll is a protein roll called Caliente. We always order this. A new favorite is called Sunflower, which is on their half off menu.

Angry Caterpillar roll
Angie H.

DEF one of my FAVORITE spots for sushi!! I went here on a whim while we were getting Mexican food next door. - Salmon lover 10/10 Salmon on top was very fresh. Lemon garnish, amazing. On the inside was cooked salmon and not imitation crab. Very good! Would order again! - Angry caterpillar 10/10 Like a regular caterpillar roll except it has a bunch of fried onions on top. Very delicious and complex flavor.

Lunch special with katsu and salmon roll. Miso soup is included!

I've been here twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. During both visits, the restaurant was clean and not too busy, and I was seated immediately by welcoming staff. During my lunch visit, I got one of their lunch specials that is formatted like a bento. I chose to have a salmon roll and chicken katsu. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the bento. There was not an excessive amount of rice, which I actually appreciated, and the katsu was larger than I expected. Everything was freshly made and seasoned just right for me! My friend got the chirashi from the lunch menu, and it was beautiful, but had a bit too much rice. The rice was well-seasoned, and the fish was fresh. When my partner and I came back for dinner, we ordered a variety of rolls and the calamari appetizer. Everything came out pretty quickly, and the calamari was hot and delicious. For the rolls, we chose the sunflower roll, the California roll and the soft shell crab roll. I really appreciated the ratio of rice to filling, and while everything was seasoned right, we weren't a fan of the soft shell crab roll (a bit too fishy for me). The California roll was pretty standard, and the sunflower roll was our favorite of the night. The sunflower roll had really good flavor and we liked the crunch (which we piled onto our other rolls when we wanted a bit more texture). With their current pricing, I would expect this quality of sushi - however, I wouldn't say this was the best sushi I've ever had. It is a solid option, though! Overall, both experiences were good, and we would visit again.

It's been a while since we visited. In the past month, we dined in the restaurant and ordered take out. Service has gone down. Front of the house is disorganized/ignores you. Tonight, she saw me waiting but instead decided to attend to a party that just walked in. Happened when we dined in as well. Food quality has also gone down. My shrimp tempura is raw/undercooked.

Beef Teriyaki lunch combo
Mel B.

Super solid local place - prices are reasonable and you get a good amount of food. I haven't tried the actual sushi so my rating is based solely off the lunch specials.

Star Wars
Leslie G.

This place is great. It was really packed at 545 pm so you know this place is really good. Really quick and friendly service. They check up on your water fill, and you can tell they care about the service they provide. Star Wars roll is 50% off and is something I normally get every time I see it on the menu. Their jalapeño wasn't the fresh kind, so I feel like it's spicier. Circus roll was really good. But my favorite (not pictured) was the tanned salmon. Inside decor is beautiful. They have a parking lot, but spaces are kind of tight. Around 630 that lot has cars circling for spots because it's packed. Highly recommended though. I see myself coming here a lot now for my sushi.

Sashimi Lunch
Jay H.

You wanna beautiful food. Come here! Great service. Yummy food. Great people. Great ambience.

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Quick service, polite staff, laid back vibe, and delicious food. What more could you want?

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Very polite servers. Great cream cheese sushi and beef bulgogi bowl! Very fresh and healthy

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A hole in the wall restaurant. My kids really like the food here. Very clean and friendly service.

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Finally was able to secure a reservation here. I've tried many omakases, and Soichi was always…read morementioned. Made the reservatiin online at the beginning of March for an omakase seating in April to celebrate husband's bday. They had a 5:15pm seating on a weekday at the sushi counter. Other options are the table and outside patio, however, for omakase, I always prefer the counter/bar. Unlike other omakase restaurants, Soichi offers their full vs petite vs nigiri only omakases at variable times (not limited to 2 seating times like others). You can also enjoy any of these omakases or order a la carte or both at the tables and outside patio also. The ambiance is bright and full of energy. Can get a bit loud with people talking, but didn't bother me. Parking is street parking. No designated lot. We found one a little down the street and walked over, which worked out. There is a park down the street and street parking around it. I recommend arriving earlier to find parking though, just in case. Restaurant is small inside, but clean and cozy. We arrived 15min early, and they seated us. The staff were all friendly. They all spoke Japanese to each other, which also felt more authentic. Our omakase chef was Daniel today. He was very nice, friendly, professional, and skilled. When we had questions, he answered them promptly and kindly. He also checked in with us to ensure the ratio of rice and sashimi was OK for us (of course it was). They served on unique plates too. Everything tasted so fresh and smooth. Some items were also unique compared to other omakase restaurants. The chawanmushj was also piping hot when served, so it also tasted fresh. They have barley tea here too and not just green tea. They offer a la carte at the end of the omakase course if we like, but I was too full. My husband ordered a tuna maki roll, which he thought tasted great. The dessert was also yum! Hojicha ice cream was very tasty! I recommend! They sang the happy bday song for the bday folks, where the senior chef (perhaps the owner?) played the ukelele/guitar and sang happy bday with the rest of us guests. Thought that was really neat. I recommend Soichi! Shout out to Chef Daniel!

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4.9(202 reviews)
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Originally, I sought out Michelin star restaurants in the SD area but they didn't have a lot of…read moreglowing reviews. I found out about Ichifuji through some Reddit forums for omakase's. Ichifuji has routinely been one of the personal favorites of many users. I booked a reservation. It was about $160 before tax and tip. Definitely a lot cheaper than most of the Chicago ones and the quality of each course was exceptional. Our chef had a great sense of humor. Everyone was pleasant to talk to. I recommend coming here early before your reservation to secure a parking spot, at least an hour or more. The lot is shared with a Vietnamese restaurant and the parking lot is already small. We thought about parking in the bigger lot to the right but was unsure due to the towing signs. We're from out of State so we didn't want to risk it. If you have the money to spare with no kids, I recommend coming here.

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4.6(270 reviews)
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My favorite sushi place for the north SD area! Their sashimi has been fresh everytime, very unique…read moredishes also available like carpaccio with monk fish liver that you can't easily find elsewhere to try. They also have a rotating specials menu so there's different seafood options to try for your sushi and also cooked options. My go to is the chirashi bowl. Good portions and delicious sashimi! Sushi is one of my favorite foods, so I don't say it lightly :). I have brought family and friends back here too My brother in law brought his kid and tried the chicken of the sea nuggets (tuna) and even I loved them! Friendly service, although sometimes food takes a while to come out. The parking is plentiful, in a plaza parking lot. Good ambiance for a bit more casual date night that's cozy!

Quick dinner out and was surprised how slow it was for a weekend evening. My husband and I were…read moreseated right away and orders taken pretty quickly. The menu is pretty extensive, but it definitely has a good quality for what we ordered. Service is quick and ordering to food coming out was pretty fast. For someone with a low tolerance of spice, you never know how spicy the spicy tuna will actually be, I gambled wrong for my tolerance. Delicious none the less but for me a little too spicy haha! The other rolls were fantastic though, and all very good. Would definitely come again if in the area!

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Lumi - Charred Yellowtail yellowtail, charred green onion, masago, avocado, cucumber, yuzu kosho aioli, garlic ponzu

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4.2(1.1k reviews)
19.6 miGaslamp

Visited San Diego for a college graduation and we had dinner at Lumi for the post-graduation…read morecelebration! Best decision we could've made! We knew it was popular and it was recommended to make reservations well in advance which we did. When you get to the hostess stand on ground level, she greeted us warmly and directed us to the elevator that would take us to Lumi. Once at the top, you're greeted by the Lumi staff to check you in. As you get to view the roof top, there are lots of tables, a strategically placed bar, some fireplace tables, comfortable seating, a live DJ, and beautifully done murals and deco. Very tasteful! The food was amazing and so fresh! If you don't like sushi, Lumi has a lot of dishes that would also accommodate your palette. Appetizers, sushi, and drinks were all great. Prices is a little high but keep in mind that you're also paying for the experience! The staff were all friendly and our host Becky was so sweet and attentive! She checked in on us regularly and gave us great recs! Highly recommend!

Came here for San Diego Restaurant week in January 2026. Three course for $65…read more We ordered: 1st -Chicken karaage - hard crunch just straight up fried chicken skin and chicken jerky due to the dryness. No flavor unless you dip. It was like eating chicharron. -Egg plant skewers - Couldn't tell it wasn't meat, it had the firm and tender texture with Unami flavors. 2nd -Rock shrimp tempura - this would taste better with rice. Almost like honey walnut shrimp. Ate like 3 and got full. Too much batter. -Big eye tuna tataki - nothing stood out 3rd -Surf and turf roll - by the time we got this dish, we were already disappointed not satisfied. -Kim chi chaufa - basic fired rice with the crispy burnt rice at the bottom. For a place this upscale, I wasn't impressed with the restaurant week menu. The food was under whelming. Sad to say that our favorite dish out of all were the egg plant skewers. I would rate 2 for the food but increase due to the view and ambiance. We looked around and saw every table with the pretty sushi box. I expected the menu not to offer all cooked dishes. This would go down as one of our least favorite restaurant week dining experience. No parking in this area so we took an uber. I can't believe we spent over $100 each and left disappointed and hungry.

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Lumi - Inside the upstairs.

Inside the upstairs.

Lumi - Namaiki "Sassy" made with producer espadin, herradura blanco tequila, aji amarillo, pink guava, lime

Namaiki "Sassy" made with producer espadin, herradura blanco tequila, aji amarillo, pink guava, lime

Lumi - Uchuu "Universe" made with bombay dry gin, alma tepec chili liqueur, passionfruit, lemon, effervescence, coconut cream

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Uchuu "Universe" made with bombay dry gin, alma tepec chili liqueur, passionfruit, lemon, effervescence, coconut cream

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