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    Sushi Taisho

    4.4 (346 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Edamame
    Renee N.

    This sushi house is located on the second floor of the Village Faire Shopping Center. It is small but has some big windows that provide decent lighting. We were promptly seated at the sushi bar. Service was ample not incredible. Not much interacting with the sushi chefs like I am used to. We were both hungry but not starving so we kept our dinner light. Menu is diverse and offers many choices. We enjoyed the a rainbow roll and a spicy scallop roll. Both items were good. Ambiance is kind of unique as on the first floor of this building is another restaurant/bar with a live band playing on the weekends. So if you are looking for quiet and intimate place, this probably won't work for you. We did go downstairs to dance after we ate! FUN FACT: The Village Faire Shopping Center is the home of the Carlsbad Village Street Faire held twice per year (in May and November).

    Tropical Carpaccio
    Gabi A.

    Back years later and still very good. The fish is fresh and the rice is perfectly made. Highly recommend.

    Mia G.

    I didn't label the orders but these were so good and my daughters loved the chicken teriyaki and white rice! Service was good as well... we were seated right away. There was a larger family seated next to us and we still were helped out in a good timely manner.

    Nevin A.

    We were at Carlsbad Village Faire and we saw Sushi Taisho while we were walking around. The aroma in the air was irresistible, so we decided to dine in at Sushi Taisho. The restaurant is located on the second floor. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The weather was very nice, so we chose an outdoor patio. They have many delicious rolls, salads, bowls and noodles, sashimi, Sushi combo, nigri, house rolls, hand rolls and more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. He filled our water many times. The service was outstanding and fast. We ordered many rolls. -Soft shell crab. It was the Best! Crispy, flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Spicy Sushi taisho, Yesterday roll,Bob Marley roll, Escolar sashimi , North coast roll, Lemon roll, Samurai roll and Hawaiian roll. The rice were fresh and seasoned. The rolls were savory, creamy texture,fresh and rich, just divine! We had a nice dinner and excellent service. Yes! I will be back to Sushi Taisho.

    Snow Crab House Roll, Salmon House Roll, Garlic Edamame, Beach Bum
    Erin K.

    Delicious, fresh sushi and the best staff! Everything we ordered was ready super fast and was made to perfection. The garlic edamame came out steaming and was a great appetizer to the salmon and snow crab house rolls. Of course, can never go wrong with a spicy tuna crispy rice! Such a great spot, can't wait to return when I'm in the area.

    Chicken Gyoza & Shrimp Tempura App
    Arianna R.

    It's just your average sushi bar. Only thing that makes this place good and convenient is its location. 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.

    Marylin
    Natalia P.

    Fresh Fish offers great food at a reasonable price! I love their bento boxes,such a good value. I ordered a bento box that included sushi and sashimi, with add-ons for just $1.50 each. The box was originally $22, and with the add-ons it came out to $25, which was totally worth it. We also shared the Marilyn Monroe roll, and it was delicious. The food was excellent overall, and our server was very kind. That said, it did feel like they may have been a bit short-staffed. We weren't asked if we wanted refills, and our table wasn't checked on very often. Other than that, the experience was great. The location is a plus too? conveniently located above The Coyote grill. I'd definitely come back for the food Location is clean for the most part but they had not wiped the bar down that well you'll see in some of the pictures I post

    Shishito Peppers
    Vanessa G.

    Everything else was fine until I tried the Super Mario sushi. It was unbelievably spicy. I had four pieces and couldn't tolerate any more. I usually love spicy food, but this was on a completely different level. The manager argued with me the entire time, insisting that the ingredients and the pepper icon on the menu meant I should have expected it. I understood that it was labeled as spicy, but customers should still be warned when a dish is extremely spicy, far beyond what most people would reasonably expect. The manager eventually agreed to remove it from the bill, which I appreciated, but she wasn't willing to listen to any feedback or acknowledge the concern. The lack of customer service and unwillingness to accept constructive advice left a bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

    Savannah E.

    This has been my go to restaurant for the past three years, but today was one of the most uncomfortable experiences, I've had while dining here. The server Manny was not attentive. When me and my friend were seated, I was blatantly ignored while he only acknowledged my friend referring to him as "bro". Although friendly, it is unprofessional. Our food was brought to us by a different server. He checked on all surrounding tables except for ours. I had an issue with my food and when brought to his attention, he gave me a very dirty look, and he hesitated before even addressing the situation; and just stared at me. He checked out all other tables except for ours while we sat there with no boxes clearly ready for our bill. When exiting the restaurant, we were acknowledged by other staff members politely , yet we again were ignored by said server while passing him on the way out. I've had birthday dinners at this restaurant, and I absolutely love the food. However did not enjoy this experience.

    Monkey Brains
    Siria F.

    Loved this place! My bf and I stopped by for dinner and we are so glad we did. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to sit at the sushi bar. We started off with the monkey brains appetizer and omg it was so good!. We also ordered 2 tempura/baked rolls but I didn't get a picture of those bc we devoured them. I ordered the Boston Lobster roll and my bf ordered the BSCR roll they were very similar except for the BSCR roll had scallops and I think that was my favorite one. The restaurant is super clean and they have a restroom inside for customers. They have both outside and inside seating. Our waitress was great, she checked in on us regularly. We were hungry and didn't have to wait to order she was on top of it so I appreciated that very much. One thing I would note is when our rolls were served since they were very similar the server didn't know which roll was which so we had to figure it out. It's not a big deal and I think he was probably new and training. Overall, so glad we found this gem. I'll definitely be back.

    Protein Roll (wife already took one prior to pic, so comes with 6)
    Spencer S.

    Second story of the Village Faire shopping center. Tucked around the corner close to the train track. 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!

    Unicorn Roll (gluten free)
    Kirsten K.

    Great service, good food and excellent for the live music downstairs. Staff was friendly and quick. Unicorn roll was great.

    The sushi tower number 2, and rolls on the side
    Mary T.

    Been awhile since we frequented this place and this most recent dining experience did not disappoint. We are twice this day: lunch before enjoying a boarding game nearby, and again dinner. Both experienced were nothing short of yum!!! Check out our pics. Total cost for both dine in experience was under $100 - and that included drinks and tips. For the food we ordered, it was more than reasonable for us.

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    Beach Bum roll was amazing. Service prompt and outside patio seating was great. Fatima was an amazing server.

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    Great food, amazing deals, the best service. Leila was the best and always checked in on us. Seriously incredible!

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    Great food. Good selections of rolls. Amazing service. Really good portion sizes too.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Taisho

    Sushi restaurants in Carlsbad village?

    Yes.

    I see crab listed a lot as a specialty roll filling. Is this imitation crab/krab? Or is it real crab?

    It is real crab. A huge amount. That being said, I didn't find it particularly tasty. It was a little fishy tasting, in my opinion, without much other flavor. They do have rolls/nigiri made with Krab.

    Are your gluten-free options prepared separately (so there is no cross contamination)?

    Yes, they can be upon request! They can also customize most items to make them gluten free friendly! Their rice is gluten free, they offer blue crab which is gluten free (however there is a surcharge because of how expensive blue crab typically is)… 

    Do you take groups of 15-20 and have the ability to do separate tabs?

    lol no

    Do you take reservations?

    No they don't. I had called in and asked this.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    Hi there! We do not allow pets inside our restaurant unless they are certified service animals. However, we do have outside seating and dogs are allowed in those areas.

    Is there a Happy hour menu?

    Hi Monica! We do not have a happy hour menu at this time.

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    4.2(1.8k reviews)
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    My friend and I came here for lunch after a Pilates workout in Carlsbad Village. It wasn't too…read morebusy, and we decided to try the Sushi Omakase Box. It was beautifully presented, fresh, and delicious! For the price, I thought it was a great deal. It came with three thick slices of seven different types of sashimi, plus uni and seaweed salad. My favorites were the albacore, salmon, and yellowtail. We also tried the caramelized eggplant as an appetizer, and it was so good and addicting! We were completely stuffed by the end of our meal. We sat outside on the patio and loved the bright decor and chill atmosphere. Service was quick, and our server was super sweet and attentive. It was the perfect lunch after a good workout. I would definitely come back!

    Blue Ocean deserves the right to go into my Top 10 list of Sushi restaurants. Everything we…read moreordered was amazing. Each plate had its own design, everything was so beautiful. It's a little more expensive here compared to other Carlsbad sushi restaurants. But with your very first bite, you'll immediately realize why this sushi is a bit more expensive. It's worth it! It was a great day. The sushi melted in your mouth. Each plate of sushi was decorated by a sushi master. I've had my fair share of sushi in my life. I stated eating sushi in 1984, I'm 66 now and I still love a sushi restaurant with a bit of flare. Blue Ocean checked all of the boxes. Nothing, not one thing we ordered disappointed us. It was just the opposite, everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. It really was perfection on a plate. The service here was a level up from other sushi restaurants. It's an amazing day when great food gets combined with stellar service. Then and only then, you know it's going to be a great night out. It only takes one bad bite to send you reeling. The ambiance and the decor of Blue Ocean is top notch. I don't think anyone else can truly compete with them. We moved East 18 months ago. We have not found a sushi restaurant that can even boast reasonable sushi. But Carlsbad can. Well done Blue Ocean, you all made my day! From start to finish, your team was spot on with whatever we needed. It was the perfect storm. Sushi for everyone! We ordered the Earthquake cut role, Padres, 3 cuts of Blue Fin belly sushi, Sweet Shrimp, spicy Yellowtail cut roll, Albacore sushi, and there's more that I can't even remember right now, but we enjoyed every single bite. I highly recommend Blue Ocean. You will not be disappointed.

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    Ishiyaki Hot Stone // sliced premium beef to be cooked at the table on a hot stone grill

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    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Carlsbad

    Harumama Ramen + Sushi - Carlsbad

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We came in for a late dinner while in the area. I've had it bookmarked for a while so it was…read moreserendipitous that we happened to be in Vista for a birthday party just around the corner. The restaurant is small, cozy, welcoming and aesthetically pleasing. It isn't well suited for larger parties as most tables are tables for 2 unless tables are pushed together. They do have patio seating and heaters outside, but it didn't appeal to me being so close to the street/loud traffic. Gabriel checked us in, seated us, took our order, served our food and waited on us for majority of our visit, I would give him 10 stars just on his impeccable service. The food though? The food was AMAZING!! Everything we ordered was the best we have ever had anywhere. The buns were very kawaii (and we ordered ever single one to try). The fillings were savory, but we also loved their seasonal panda bun with ube filling while the kids preferred the nutella bunny. Best chicken karaage we've had by far, the coating almost tasted like it was rolled in kinako powder. The ramen broth was "chef's kiss" with so much flavors, the crab rangoon were jumbo and the filling was delicious, but the chicken katsu was also the best we have had anywhere (including Hawaii). The breading was just top tier crunchy while the chicken was thick and juicy. There isn't one bad thing I could say about this place, from the service to the food, I would make the drive out here again. Super duper, highly recommend, don't sleep on this little place, you'll regret it!

    Okay, I found out Harumama Ramen + Sushi was in my neighborhood so I had to check it out. I wanted…read moreto see if it's the same as another one I've been to about 20 minutes away. Since I'm a lover of information, I looked up "Harumama". It's a combination of two words: the Korean word haru, which means "day," and "mama". Together, it translates to "mom's daily food". The name reflects the restaurant's mission to serve dishes prepared with the same love, care, and attention that a mother gives to her family's everyday meals. How lovely is that?! Anyhow, I was able to find street parking and walked into a clean dining space with a nice atmosphere. It wasn't too busy. Again, the staff was very attentive and provided stellar service. My food came out pretty fast. I loooved how my Drunken Noodles had the right amount of chicken and peanuts. Overall, another fun flavorful time. I'm still a Harumama fan. I can't wait to try more dishes. I highly recommend this location to the Yelp Community!!

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    Sushi Kuchi

    4.0(843 reviews)
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    Boyfriend and I, LOVE sushi kushi !!!!! We come here often and we ALWAYS enjoy our meal and the…read moreatmosphere. Diverse menu options, all good. The owner, I think, is always here and she is SUPER kind and welcoming, and there is always good vibes in the restaurant. Restaurant is always clean inside and outside. Restrooms are always clean and service is always fantastic and fast. The food is super fresh and satisfying. High quality sushi. Great portions for price. They always accommodate us with extra ginger or spicy mayo upon request, free of charge. We experience today birthday here and they go above and beyond to make the moment super special. Music playing , Hawaiian hats , a big show. Great vibes. (Even coming from someone who doesn't like attention drawn to them) This place deserves 5 stars!

    This was my second visit to Sushi Kuchi in Carlsbad, and while the food was once again excellent,…read morethe service unfortunately wasn't on the same level as my first experience. We started with edamame and miso soup, followed by the Pink Roll and my returning favorite, the Vegas Roll. The Pink Roll was fresh and flavorful, with spicy tuna and cucumber topped with salmon, avocado, and spicy mayo. The Vegas Roll was just as good as I remembered, salmon, crab, avocado, and cream cheese, deep-fried and finished with eel sauce and spicy mayo. There's a reason I ordered it again, and recommend it to anyone going. Unfortunately, customer service was noticeably lacking. We honestly couldn't tell you who our server was. Four different employees seated us, took our order, brought the food, and eventually brought water. Nobody checked on us during the meal or asked if we wanted anything to drink. I finally had to flag down a random waitress just to get water, which was never refilled. It was busier than my previous visit, so I understand the staff may have been stretched thin, but the level of customer care definitely slipped on this visit.

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Went here last night for dinner and I loved it! I had a friend who would rave about this place and…read moreI totally get it. The vibe inside is cool and our server Shayla was very nice! My friend got the special that day which included figs from their tree in the back (so cool) tuna, and feta cheese. It looked amazing. We shared the Albacore ngiri/sashimi with some crunchy garlic chili and wow so good. I got the hedgehog roll and loved it. Very fresh! I cannot wait to come back!

    I wanted to like this place, but overall I left pretty underwhelmed. The sake was only available in…read moreone size, which was a little annoying. We also ordered the Kyoto Mule, but the ice was already watered down and the drink came without a straw. Ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce had to be requested, which felt odd for a sushi restaurant. The saba wasn't for me personally, although it did seem properly prepared. The cut rolls were also sliced into such massive pieces that they were genuinely difficult to eat in one bite. I do want to give credit to our server, Liam. He was nice and I appreciated him, but I do think he could have been a little more involved in guiding the experience, especially with a menu like this where some of the items may need a bit more explanation. On top of everything, the restaurant was extremely warm and the air conditioning seemed basically nonexistent. There are some good ideas here, but the overall experience lacked attention to detail. For the price point, I expected much better. They could definitely do better.

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