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Sushi Lounge Encinitas

4.1 (948 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Debbie F.

Unbelievable quality at a great value. Super Service by Jose! Definitely recommended and have a raspberry iced tea to accompany your food!

Spicy Tuna Roll
Amanda C.

I came here because of the great reviews and its a place that always seems busy and popular. When I walked in I saw couples, families with kids, etc. I got really excited because it was a weeknight and I thought if a place like this is packed on a weeknight it has to be good. It's a big open restaurant but it has a nice clean vibe and it was perfect space for a date night out. But I'm so sad to note that I wasn't very impressed by the sushi. The fish felt really dry and not very flavorful at all. I got a salmon roll and a spicy tuna and both were underwhelming. The garlic edamame was also too sweet for the taste not the flavor to be expected which bummed me out. Maybe it was just an off night for the restaurant? I'm not sure but I think I'll opt for a different sushi place next time.

Chronic Roll Mondays!!! Doesn't get much better than this!!! Oh and Zack, our server is the absolute best!!
Olivia O.

Chronic Roll Mondays Rock and so does Zack!!!! Always will come back for him! Friendly, prompt and a great smile!

Tempura Bananas
Helena N.

Service and food are great! We were staying in Carlsbad and came here because someone at work recommended Sushi Lounge.

Melody K.

My friend and I were in the area, wanted to grab a quick lunch, saw this place tucked in the corner of the strip mall and thought to try. Atmosphere was OK, nothing special, bar in the front, seating in the middle and sushi bar at the end. Alejandro was our server. He was nice, friendly and attentive. We ordered a couple Sapporo and Sushi. We had Uni, Tuna Belly, Salmon, Smelt Eggs, Eel and Yellowtail Nigiri plus a Lunch special Roll Combo A + B. I couldn't put my finger on it, but the sushi was neither bad or good, just was sorta of blah tasting. Maybe blah like the presentation too. Atmosphere: OK. Food: OK. Service: very good.

Crispy Rice
Carolyn C.

The service was good. I sat at the bar and Josh had helped me. He was very friendly and very quick and efficient at taking my order. The servers were also good at checking in on me to make sure I was good. Ambience was good. Nice and spacious place that was kept clean. It's a bit dark inside, but not a big deal. I liked how it wasn't very loud and I could spend time reading my book. I had the crispy rice appetizer, which I was surprised was cold. The rice was clearly not fried freshly. I ordered two rolls: happy wife and the Tasmanian. Both excellently made and with good portion size! I would definitely come again, but just would maybe consider trying a different app next time.

Empty hostess stand on a Friday night.
Niccole W.

Some friends invited me to dine here and they were mortified by how terrible the service was. It took only a few minutes to be sat but 10 for our server to greet us. It was an excellent marker for how our evening was going to be. It took a total of 2 hours and 17 minutes to dine here. While waiting we were watching other tables receiving attentive service from other servers, and we were even able to watch our server (Jose) chat with friends at a table next to us for quite a while. Throughout our people watching, we noticed there were two other tables who also complained to the manager. When he made his round to our table, he offered a free dessert and corrected nothing. We had orders that were forgotten, should be rang in as well as the orders that came incorrectly. Well, I'm sure the manager was overwhelmed. There was nothing happening to correct the situation for anyone, and it ended up being a very long dragged out experience of dissatisfaction. My friends tell me that they've never had such an awful experience. However, I spent enough time there to register more than one. I 100% do not recommend this place while management struggles to maintain a level of service at this establishment.

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Clean, friendly, and delicious. Was passing by and decided to stop for a quick bite. Enjoyed every bite.

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Ask the Community - Sushi Lounge Encinitas

Is there a happy hour?

We have HH Tuesday - Sunday 3:30pm-5:30pm. You can see the menu on our website, www.sushiloungesd.com

Is their tempura batter vegan (made without eggs)?

Yes it is!

What vegan options are available?

Any of the veggie rolls minus tempura and cheese! Also additional veggie rolls, and more! Just ask your server.

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Sapporo Sushi - Exgirlfriend roll  Rainbow roll  Can't remember but it was delicious!

Sapporo Sushi

4.6(125 reviews)
6.4 mi

Although I still haven't eaten here inside, I've continued to order several times per month…read more Typically I forget to take photos of the perfectly prepared and packed food because of how much we love the food. On my last order... Chicken Bowl-fresh vegetables and teriyaki chicken over round rice. Sunomono (cucumber) salad was delicious and refreshing. Spicy tuna roll and tiger roll were incredible as always. I'm so glad that this restaurant opened few years ago. We've pretty much had everything on the menu and never been disappointed.

I really wanted to like Sapporo, as I've been trying to find an alternative to the excellent sushi…read morespot in La Costa Town Square (no affiliation). I came in for lunch and ordered the "B" special, which includes 4 pieces of chef's choice nigiri and 5 pieces of sashimi, along with two gyoza, salad, and miso soup. Positives: * The salmon and tuna quality were very good * Service was friendly Negatives: * Despite the apparent freshness, several pieces of fish were cut with noticeable connective tissue (white fibrous strands), which made the sushi and sashimi unpleasant to eat * The spicy tuna roll was extremely spicy, far beyond typical sriracha or similar, to the point it was hard to finish * The salad dressing (looked like a Thousand Island style) was also unexpectedly spicy and heavily coated the lettuce * The albacore quality was not great and also had connective tissue * The ambiance was loud and not very relaxing * Seating felt oddly high and uncomfortable * Prices felt steep for what was served (around $50 for sushi/sashimi lunch options; the mixed "B" special was $26) * The soy sauce dish was very small and made it difficult to dip the nigiri properly Overall, a disappointing experience given the price point. I was hoping to find a new go-to spot, but I'll keep looking.

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Sapporo Sushi - 45+ piece assorted sashimi platter

45+ piece assorted sashimi platter

Sapporo Sushi - Spicy pork hot plate. A ton of really good food.

Spicy pork hot plate. A ton of really good food.

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Valentina

Valentina

4.3(660 reviews)
2.2 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Boutique

Reservations not needed but highly recommended. After we arrived, we understood why: the place was…read morepopulated during dinner time especially on weekends. However, we were immediately seated at a very cozy table for two outside with a nice heater - albeit still a bit chilly considering the day started out quite warm. Our attentive and stellar servers were Candace and Ben. Since it was our first time at Valentina, our attentive and stellar servers recommended appetizers, main entree and dessert. Each course that came did not disappoint as our palate reached nirvana with each and every bite we took. I ordered the pork schnitzel as my main course while my partner succumbed to his eyes that were drawn to the ingredients of the seabass. We both shared squash soup and a separate plate of grilled square shaped potatoes that were a perfect pairing we devoured with satisfaction. Dessert came as a surprise, as we were served not one but two desserts - the latter was an added thoughtfulness, acknowledging my partner's birthday. The taste was divine! The bill totaled at just a little over $100, which we expected for this fine dining experience. Oh yes, we plan to return - even way before the next birthday. In the meantime, happy eats everyone and hope to see around town.

Upscale tapas place - be prepared to leave a lot of money for small plates, but very worthy plates…read more Seafood paella as well as clams were top choices for everyone in our group. Service was also very attentive. Lastly, they have my most favorite soap in the bathroom and I made a point to wash my hands multiple times during dinner service just to experience the scent. Small thing but leaves lasting impression

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Valentina
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Hakumaru - Halibut Carpaccio

Hakumaru

4.6(270 reviews)
10.1 mi
Locally owned & operated
Happy hour specials

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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ENSUI SUSHI - Magic Mike roll... Habanero heat!

ENSUI SUSHI

4.3(262 reviews)
4.4 mi
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We came here recently after attending an event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. We were looking for…read moresomething close by that was rated well, and this seemed to fit the bill, as my friend reccomended it. Plenty of parking, and the place was fairly empty so we got seated pretty quickly. It's very clean and a great spot for a casual night out. We tried the Magic Mike roll and it was excellent, albeit pretty spicy, so beware if that's not your thing. It had no rice, so good if you are staying away from carbs. The sushi tasted fresh and had a really good flavor, and they piled it pretty high. We also decided to try something a bit different so decided on the OMG because it had steak on it. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it was definitely a change up from your regular sushi roll. I did enjoy it, and the steak was tender, however i think its not something I'd order often. This was the first time i tried Plum wine, and I have to say I'm sold on it. It was very refreshing and had a nice sweet flavor which i really enjoyed. The service here was good, and ot seems to be a spot that has some regular attendees that are loyal to the place and freaky enjoy the food. I definitely will come back to try more of their specialty rolls when I'm in the area, and I wish it was closer to me so i could come more often. Id recommended trying it for sure.

Service was good, and the food arrived at just the right pace…read more The sashimi slices were thick and generously sized. The sushi rolls were long enough for sharing. This is another good neighborhood sushi spot to add to our list.

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Sushi Taisho - Outdoor Patio at Sushi Taisho

Sushi Taisho

4.4(317 reviews)
9.4 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Vegetarian friendly

Second story of the Village Faire shopping center. Tucked around the corner close to the train…read moretrack. Sitdown full service restaurant. Casual atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Wife and I split the jalapeño poppers (super spicy) and the protein roll, along with cups of tea. Everything was amazing! I figured the tea would come in a pot, but that's not the case, so just a heads up. Decent amount of food for a lunch, but probably not enough for a dinner for two. Ran us just under $40 including tax and tip as of Dec 2025. Not bad for this day and age!

It's just your average sushi bar. Only thing that makes this place good and convenient is its…read morelocation. Hubby got two rolls, & I got one. We also got one a tempura shrimp app. Total was $91. Crazy. My roll barely had any fish and I asked for the chef to add scallops... scallops made the roll an extra $8 and there was definitely not $8 worth on it. Overall, service wasn't bad and our waitress was really nice. So is the ambiance but mind you it's not quiet when the bar below them have bands and music playing. I'd probably go again, but again only for convenience . There are plenty of other sushi options around that are better, but the price tag is probably the same if not more.

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Sushi Bar at Sushi Taisho

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