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    Sushi Nori

    4.1 (570 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SUSHI NORI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Katsu CURRY Entree (MASSIVE, hand for reference)
    Christina T.

    Very unassuming at first glance but actually an excellent sushi place with very reasonable pricing, high quality fish, and abundant non-sushi options. Seafood salad - Very large, comes with lots of good quality fish and good variety of veggies (carrot, smashed cucumbers, lettuce, seaweed) Chicken katsu curry entree - The bento comes with a smaller katsu in exchange for tempura and 4 pieces of California roll, but the entree comes with way more katsu and you can add curry, which was so delicious. I would come back here any time I want curry. The value is great; they give so much katsu it's easily 2 big meals or 3 smaller meals for me. I love that the curry comes with veggies too. The chicken katsu itself is pretty thin though, meaning some pieces were a bit on the drier side. Small shop with nice decor and great service. Being a sushi shop in Escondido in a random shopping plaza, you don't expect a lot but I was very pleasantly surprised. They have a happy hour too before 5PM including almost all their rolls and beer, 20% off.

    Sunset Roll
    Nicholas G.

    Boutique Sushi Restaurant right off Center City Pkwy. Our waitress and the two chefs working the night we ate here were Awesome! This place is small, but nicely decorated. The special rolls were so delicious. We were here as a group of four and each of us had two rolls each... we put a dent in the menu fo'sho. Absolutely no complaints. This place is great.

    Chirashi.
    Kim M.

    I came here on a friend's recommendation. So glad I did! In the San Diego summer it was nice to go into a cool, dimly lit, not to mention clean, establishment. We came on Saturday for a late lunch. Warm welcome by all the staff. There were a few customers, and we chose to sit in a booth. Fun selection of specialty rolls, as well as traditional and Korean offerings. I ordered the chirashi sushi. Some of the freshest fish! I love how it wasn't served super cold, so you could taste each type of fish (no fishy taste, in case you were wondering!). The sushi rice was well seasoned, and the right temperature as well. I'm so glad it was served in the more traditional style. The slices were just a little too big; I'd recommend the same amount, just slicing a little thinner. Loved the dressing on the accompanying salad! My husband and daughter loved their rolls: Lobster Volcano, Chuck Norris, and Nori Poki. Distinct flavors and presentation. The server was super nice and had great energy. This is a place we hope to return to!

    Tuna Tower
    Rebekah B.

    I took my little brother out for a sushi date. Service and ambiance is wonderful and the food tasted fresh and delicious. As always Sushi Nori is wonderful that's why we come back.

    Red Caterpillar Roll and Tuna Roll
    Natalie G.

    Got this as a quick dinner to go and it was delicious! Fish was super fresh. Would love to go back and try more rolls.

    GoGo Roll
    Theresa D.

    Delicious food and beautiful presentation. Great service. Always so nice and friendly. Dimly lit but cozy.

    Bonnie G.

    I've been on an awful restaurant kick lately. It seems any new place I want to try...well, it turns out to be awful. Sushi Nori was no different. I found this place through a local advertisement. Happy hour. Everyday. 2-5. My better half and I decided to check it out. The place is dark and the seating is tight- like the tables are really close together. The service was weird. We were greeted and offered menus. Our server took our order (2 rolls) and then vanished. We held on to a menu because we anticipated ordering more rolls. The biggest thing to note here....they absolutely do not use sushi rice. The rice in the rolls was wet and mushy. Every roll fell apart. No one came to check on us or ask us how things were. Remember, we held on to a menu because we planned on ordering more sushi, but honestly, after tasting wet, mushy rice...neither one of us had any interest. I had to flag another server down for our check. And let me tell you, he was grouchy AF. Perfect way to end a great happy hour. @@ One star. Sad face.

    Stephanie O.

    It's been a while since I have been to this place, before the pandemic. It was very empty for a Sunday evening, only 2 tables were in use, but it appeared there were several to go orders that were going out. Service was quick since so few clients in the building, and our servers were extremely nice and attentive to our needs. The sushi was filling and tasted great, all of the rolls were quick to come out close together too. We are definitely glad to have moved back closer for this place to be a go to sushi spot.

    Unagi Don
    Bonnie F.

    Love this local Japanese restaurant! I had the Unagi bowl and hubby had the spicey Korean pork entree. Both came with miso soup, and were fresh and tasty. We got tempura vegetables as an appetizer. Husband got a mackerel sushi. It was almost closing time but the service was very good and fast. The server kept checking in with us. This is our go to for Japanese/Korean nearby

    Sister's Birthday night out with Family at Sushi Nori in Escondido, CA
    Richard C.

    My first time at Sushi Nori and I already cant wait to eat there again! My Yellow Curry Chicken entree was Delicioso! My Sister ordered a Firecracker roll and Niece plus Great Niece ordered a 911 roll and a California roll and they were All Devine! :)

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    Mikko Sushi - chef's choice sashimi

    Mikko Sushi

    4.2(827 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    It was my first time going to Mikko Sushi, and the experience was amazing. The restaurant was…read morespotless and more affordable than I expected, which made it even better. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout the visit. The food was the highlight--everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. Overall, I'd rate it a 10/10 and would definitely recommend it to anyone craving great sushi and if you're able to handle dessert afterwards their ice cream tempura is absolutely amazing!!

    Best sushi spot in Escondido! I come here at least once a month for sushi dates, and it never…read moredisappoints. Alex is usually our waitress, and she's been working here for a long time. She's always attentive throughout our entire dining experience and makes us feel well taken care of without being overbearing. She has such a warm friendly personality, and it's clear she genuinely enjoys what she does. As for the food, we like to try different rolls each time. Some of our favorites so far are the Escondido roll, Dynamite roll (definitely one of our top picks), Dragon roll, and the asparagus tempura roll. We'll sometimes add a spicy California roll too. On colder days, I love getting their miso soup or spicy tonkatsu ramen, you can even switch out the protein for an extra charge, which is a nice option. My husband usually goes for the chicken katsu curry, and I really enjoy the beef yakisoba or the teriyaki salmon. So if you're in Escondido definitely give them a try!

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    Mikko Sushi - Interior

    Interior

    Mikko Sushi - Chicken Yakisoba

    Chicken Yakisoba

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    View towards street from the back

    Umami Japanese - Mini sushi cone

    Umami Japanese

    4.4(875 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    On previous visit(s) experience(s): Food always fresh,…read morevisually pleasing, great tasting, served by attending and great staff. Pleasant atmosphere and vibe. Outdoor seating. My favorites, Kama, Sashimi, Steamed Veggies. Friday nights can be busy because there's a weekly farmers market venue that includes outdoor vendors, and music. (4pm - 8pm). Wish the restaurant operators would put grilled Tako on the menu.

    Came here with my husband and mother in law from out of town as we were craving sushi…read more My mother in law ordered 2 rolls, my husband ordered a rainbow roll and 2 hand rolls, and I ordered the B set sushi plate. I thought the rolls were bland despite them being a combo of good ingredients or sauced up (crunch salmon and the dynamite roll). The best thing was the baked dynamite roll. Maybe I'm a bit biased but if the best thing at sushi place includes baked cheese, it's not giving quality ingredients or talent for the cuisine category. The biggest letdown was my sushi plate. The fish didn't have much flavor and the texture was off. It almost seemed like someone rinsed the pieces of fish thoroughly under cold water. Also the 3 salads it came with were NOT fresh tasting and you could tell they'd been sitting all day (and not in a 'oh it marinating' good way). Service was also lacking, but it was a busy Saturday night. The ambiance is a 10 out of 10. I'll give it that. Plus they had plum wine which not many places do, and my mother in law loves.

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    Umami Japanese - Hawaiian roll

    Hawaiian roll

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    Umami Japanese at San Marcos

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    Platinum plate

    Mirin Cafe - Mirin Ramen with pork

    Mirin Cafe

    4.3(1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I love this place. Food is excellent. They have a drive-through option that puts any other local…read moredrive-through place's food to shame. Staff seem very kind and helpful. It seems the owner is often working in the kitchen also. He seems to have trained his employees well. I hope they're treated well also, but they seem happy enough so I would guess that they are. This is a local "hidden gem" and that's that.

    *I'm Asian and grew up in Asia so my standards are a little high*…read more Now this place was crazy bc I did not expect them to deliver like they did. First of all, I wouldn't say this is 100% authentic Japanese cuisine, however the flavors and quality were all amazing. They have a drive thru??? What??? I was so confused when we pulled up to dine in and there was a drive thru LOL, but it works! We went inside and I liked the attempt to have that suburbany cozy core. Food: we ordered rolls, ramen, and tonkatsu. When each of us took a bite we all were incredibly shocked by the flavor and quality. Everyone loved the broths and especially noted the chashu. The rolls were also really well made, preserving the textures of each ingredient (meaning it was all fresh). Now for my fav... this tonkatsu. Flavor yes texture yes, now what really got me was under that first layer of cutlet THERES ANOTHER ONE. WHATTTTT !!! It was like Christmas Day opening gifts when I moved one of the pieces over and noticed a whole other cutlet underneath. Insane portion size for the bowl I had to take leftovers and that itself filled a whole Togo bowl. Service: the service was adorable and so attentive. It looked like a lot of high school kids first jobs and when i worked my hs job i slacked BUT NOT THESE KIDS. They are filling my water, they are putting that smile on, they are checking up, they were so sweet!!!

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    Mirin Cafe - Front counter

    Front counter

    Mirin Cafe - Lemon salmon roll

    Lemon salmon roll

    Mirin Cafe - Interior view.

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    Interior view.

    Sushi Yama

    Sushi Yama

    3.4(761 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    I'm surprised they have low reviews. I'm pretty picky with sushi and I loved it. The service was…read morefast and server friendly. Looks nice inside and was clean. I don't eat raw sushi but the rolls I did have were delicious. They do have a discount for take out as well as dine in on select rolls. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and wasn't crazy busy!

    Decided to give this place a try since sushi options are very limited in the area. We saw the mixed…read morereviews, but all the recent ones are 4 stars and up so we thought it would be nice. Maybe we just came in on a bad day (or maybe we weren't treated well because we aren't regulars), but the service my family got was terrible. When we first got there we had to wait 15 minutes to be seated even though there were 20 empty tables and no line in front of us. Then when we were seated it took 15 more minutes just get our drink order. 2 other groups were sat after us and they immediately got water, wasabi and ginger on their tables. 10 minutes later we finally got our waters and put in our appetizers and main food order. The table behind us ordered after us and they got their appetizers inmediately within 10 minutes of them putting in their order. Then the table in front of us ALSO got their appetizers AND rolls. We had to call over a server just to ask where our miso soup was even at. 20 minutes later we finally get the soup and wings. And 15 minutes later, the rolls finally came. The other 2 tables already finished their food and were paying and we were just barely getting our food. The only thing saving this review is the food. The food was delicious and I'd say worth the price, but why were we treated so much differently than the other diners? The other 2 tables were in and out within 45 minutes and we were there almost 90. We didn't even order much - just 2 miso soups, chicken wings, and 3 rolls. That shouldn't take 1.5 hours to make. The place is clean and in a nice area but I don't think we will be returning here again.

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    Sushi Yama - Salmon Bento Box

    Salmon Bento Box

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    Dynamic Duo Roll, Hot Sake

    Love Boat Sushi - Surf and Turf and Spider Roll

    Love Boat Sushi

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    hadn't been to the San Marcos edition of LOVE BOAT SUSHI in quite awhile. the sister-wife, Blue…read moreOcean Robata and Sushi Bar, is a few blocks from our Carlsbad house and a lot shorter drive. 2 January, 2026 an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/parenting-food-diet-kids-sushi-8ff64063) suggesting parents were going broke from their kids' sushi obsession now that raw fish has replaced pizza as a birthday party staple. Coincidentally, if you're still naive enough to believe in that sort of thing, was the night the family ate at LOVE BOAT SUSHI and my grandson's birthday. we sat outside to accommodate a party of nine there to celebrate the thirteenth anniversary of Benjamin's birth. that's a nod to my late father who ALWAYS insisted on making the distinction between anniversary (which happens every year) and the actual day of birth (which happens only once). as you would reasonably assume from the photos (and AWOL are an additional eight or ten items), to paraphrase a line from my favorite Muppet movie, dinner in this restaurant costs the same as a new Buick. hey, I read it in the Wall Street Journal -- it must be true. service and food were both five stars. happy birthday, Benjamin. ps: not sure why only ten of the nineteen photos attached to the footer of my review since they ALL posted. does Yelp have a cutoff of ten?

    We wanted some sushi but the place we wanted is all the way on Nordahl which takes 20-25 minutes…read moreduring rush hour to get to. Saw Love Boat Sushi, it was closer, decided to order take out. We some combos, I got a sashimi and nigiri combo, my husband got a nigiri and rainbow row, and California roll on the side. They don't have chirashi bowls, so that was a bummer. The sushi wasn't bad. No fishy taste and pretty fresh. It was a random Wednesday. Definitely pricey for not a lot of food though. Wish they add a chirashi bowl, but wouldn't mind ordering from here again.

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    Love Boat Sushi - Remodeled dining room

    Remodeled dining room

    Love Boat Sushi - California Rolls

    California Rolls

    Love Boat Sushi - Closer look at the Crunch Salmon Roll

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    Closer look at the Crunch Salmon Roll

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