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    Takaramono Sushi

    4.6 (125 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Ran C.

    Going to and calling around - I have to say the people in San Diego love their Sushi/Sashimi. We drove to one and made several calls to a handful of others - to find that it's best to make reservations. Fortunately and to our good luck, Takaramono had a table available so we hauled on over to La Jolla. There's a small private lot. And when I say small, I'll just say that I managed to park but really had to pay attention and use the camera system. Even then, getting out of the car was a fun challenge. Anyway, if it's packed, there's always street parking. I didn't see nor was I looked for any public lots or garages. Walked in, seated immediately. Place was packed. Only one table (ours) was available. Small place though. In addition to the tables, there's bar seating. I really recommend reservations unless you like being denied and rejected. Service was ok. Place was small like I mentioned and for the most part, friendly. It would be nice for a little more attentiveness but I'm not going to harp on that when it's close to closing and all that was needed was to ask. But sometimes just being checked in on and being offered is nice. As for the food - I enjoyed it all. The appetizers were as expected - but it was the other dishes that made my evening. The Hamachi Special and the Ahi Fiesta Roll started it off and the Nigiri Set (mine) brought it home. From being buttery, delicate to tender and melt in your mouth - experienced it all down the line. Definitely on my "I'll be back" list.

    Scallops
    Eliko S.

    My folks and I had a nice early dinner here. The food is tasty, light & aesthetically pleasing. This location does not have a full kitchen so there are not many hot entrees. The menu consists mostly of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls, and other seafood based items. It's like a Japanese tapas spot. The restaurant was not busy when we came in, and we received attentive and helpful service. Takaramono is an intimate and it is suitable for any sort of small gathering. You can sit at the sushi bar or at one of the handful of tables. It is in the village and has high prices commensurate with the upscale location and quality of the seafood and ingredients. Miso soup - fine, small portion - didn't need the salmon Hamachi crude - fresh & tasty Aburi hotate - delicious! - scallops were perfectly done - my favorite dish Salmon oshi - looked like a salmon and rice layer cake, kind of odd, the top seared salmon was yummy Pearl roll- tasty, the scallop on the top of the roll was excellent Kani bite - tasty, ponzu jelly is certainly interesting Yuzu cheesecake - tasty but $8 seems a bit steep for seriously the tiniest dessert I have ever seen! They have a small parking lot and there's also plenty of street parking on LJ Blvd. Peace.

    La Jolla & Ahi Fiesta Rolls
    Alyssa C.

    Service was 10/10 Food was 10/10 Some of the most delicious buttery soft sushi I've had in San Diego! Definitely recommend and will be returning.

    Sashimi
    Maddie H.

    Really great sushi! Everything was fresh, unique, delicious! Great quality too. Sat at the sushi counter which was a vibe! Service felt like they were upselling alot but we went with our gut and still really enjoyed the time there!

    Catherine F.

    I felt the good review on yelp and google are fake. $28 for a roll which is full of imitation crab while there are plenty all you can eat sushi places below 40 in SD. NIigiri price is comparable with Soichi. The so called fresh wasabi was also fake. I have to say the fish quality is OK and the service is good. But it definitely not worth the price.

    Lisa C.

    Edited to add media files. Everything was delicious. We ordered tako wasa, hon-maguro tadaki, uni pasta, ahi fiesta and four nigiris (salmon belly, sweet shrimp, hamachi belly, and kinmedai). My favorite was the uni pasta as an uni and mentaiko lover. The udon was chewy and cooked perfectly. The sweet shrimp is a must try since it comes with yuzu jelly on the top to add a unique texture and additional flavor to the shrimp. There are several parking spots in front of the restaurant, but it is shared with another business so it can be difficult to find parking during busy hours. The restaurant was well lit with a nice ambience for meeting up with friends. The server was attentive and refilled our waters.

    Amy D.

    Absolutely the best sushi and service I've ever had!! Came here on a Saturday with a 7 pm reservation, and the interior was definitely one of the fancier restaurants I've ever been to. We were seated at the counter and opted for the nigiri set, which consists of the chef's choice of fish. On the recommendation of the server, we also got the hamachi special and the Hon maguro prime taco. If you come, you MUST get the hamachi special, as it was so incredibly good. The fish tasted so fresh and, paired with the sauce, was so diabolically good that we were practically downing it even after we finished the yellowtail. I don't know what they put in there that made the sauce so good, but we asked to keep the plate so we could continue using it as a sauce. After we finished that, our nigiri set came, and I don't exactly remember what each cut was, but they were all incredibly good. While we were enjoying each nigiri piece, the chef making the food in front of us told us about what we were eating and was really proud of his work. We had a lot of fun conversing with him in between bites and talking about how good the food was. Personally, my favorite was the scallop because it was perfectly charred and creamy. My bf notably loved the ponzu jelly that was placed on top of one of the fish, which also tasted unreal. The taco came while we were in the middle of eating the nigiri set, and it was also pretty good. The seaweed "taco shell" was unexpectedly soft and melted in your mouth. After we finished, we opted to also get the sweet shrimp, which came with the aforementioned ponzu jelly, and it was also incredible. It was unlike any other shrimp I've had before. After we paid the bill, they unexpectedly gave us the bluefin tuna (?), and it was the perfect finisher to our meal and whole experience there. We are so grateful that they were so kind, and we had such a good experience overall. The staff are so attentive, and the food is excellent. We will definitely be coming back when we get the chance!!!

    Salmon Oshi roll
    Aarti P.

    Really fresh sushi! Both servers were very knowledgeable about GF options. They have GF soy sauce. We had the edamame with sea salt (instead of how it's made on the menu w crispy onion topping), the Aburi Hotate scallop appetizer (its sauce is housemade GF), and my husband had the La Jolla Roll which is already GF. I had the Salmon Oshi roll, which was not GF. Definitely want to go back for lunch and have the rainbow chirashi!

    Takaramono ceviche- Sous Vide Shrimp, Shiro Ponzu, Signature Baguette
    John C.

    Had a meeting tonight in La Jolla and was in the mood to try something new. After a few Yelp searches this restaurant appeared out of no where with excellent reviews. They had plenty of parking spaces right out front, I knew that was a good sign. :-) Was warmly greeted upon entering and they gave me a choice between a table or at the bar. I opted for the bar so I could watch them prepare the foods. The menu was curated in a way to showcase a rich tapestry of seafood prepared so many different ways. The presentation was so nice and flavor was delectable. My 2 favorites were the Takaramono cevice & the Hamachi special. No complaints on any items, I am still thinking about how amazingly fresh & delicious all items were. To end a near perfect meal I wanted something sweet and the Yuzu cheesecake sounded excellent. Service was excellent, the staff seem to love their jobs and to sum this all up it was a gustatory pleasure for my palate! For sure will be back.

    Wagyu and then I honestly don't know the names but they're so delicious
    Arturo M.

    Oh my gosh I would absolutely try this place again for sure. The food was something out of this world and exquisite is the only word that really fits. Portions are on the smaller side but for an end of the night last minute reservation it was just right. I spent about 113 for two people and while we didn't leave full we also weren't planning on spending too much because it is overpriced. Still, for that taste I would say it is worth going at least once. It gives you that New York vibe at night where everyone is in their own zone having conversations and you are close enough to other tables that you could easily overhear or join in if you wanted to. The only thing that threw me off was the start of the night. We walked in right on time for our reservation and then stood there for about five minutes just waiting to be greeted. It felt awkward because everyone could see we were there but no one came over, probably because they were so busy or maybe understaffed. It looked like one person was greeting, seating, and serving while the chefs were right there behind the counter. That moment had me thinking I might give four stars, but once the food came out it erased everything. Every bite was so good I forgot about the wait and just enjoyed it. This is the kind of place where the food makes you forgive any small slip in service because once it hits the table you are completely focused on how amazing it tastes.

    Han L.

    Better than your average everyday sushi spot, but not great. The salad, roll, and uni pasta weren't worth getting either. I don't think they will last that long.

    Nigiri set
    Minji W.

    Disclaimer: this was a review written without considering price value I went to Japan recently and was really nervous to try sushi back in the states bc I was scared I'd be disappointed BUT NOT TAKARAMONOOOOOOO MY GIRL TAKARAMONO HELD IT DOWNNNNNN!!!! A very hidden unassuming high end sushi spot awaits you on the corner of La Jolla blvd. This is no ordinary sushi spot- this is the most unique menu I've seen. I highly recommend everything I ordered: nigiri set, wagyu tadaki, hon-maguro tadaki, La Jolla roll, salmon ushi, and the yuzu cheesecake. But my FAVS were: salmon ushi and the tadakis. The salmon ushi had ponzu jelly on top and it just caught me by surprise and was so unique and yummyyyyy!!! I've never quite seen a roll like this even in Japan, so this was super fun for me to try. I wish they had more photos of the interior bc I didn't know it was going to be this vibe AT ALLLL from the pics I saw online. It has that dim lighting and modern chic interior- def up scale vibes (esp if ur looking at the menu prices). Parking: there is a tiny parking lot in front of the restaurant but it's kind of hard to get out if it's full. There street parking around as well if you're not as confident in ur parking skills (aka me). Also idk if it was bc it was gloomy outside when I went so everything was like blending in together or what, but I could not find this place bc it's in such a random spot LOL. It's right before a right turn onto another street and if I hadn't looked up to look at their sign (which is on the second floor of their building), I probably would've missed it. So def take a good look at the map before hand so you know where you're going lol. I arrived at around 6pm on a weekday and there weren't many people but it filled up quite quickly as it's a very small spot. I would recommend getting a reservation just in case!! Note: this meal was not on my card so if you're looking at prices u might have a dif review lol but as someone who was getting treated this was a great 5/5 experience :)

    Assorted nigiri, including seared wagyu
    Serli N.

    We had higher expectations. Despite having a reservation we waited 20 minutes after being seated for our waitress to come by and take our appetizer order (which she apologized for). For appetizers we got the cucumber salad, gravlox salmon, and Hiram's special. The cucumber salad and gravlax salmon were amazing! Afterwards we ordered all the following: assorted nigiri, salmon oshi roll, cherry blossom roll, and ~17 pieces of assorted nigiri and sashimi. The food came out quickly but in random order. For example they brought two pieces of salmon nigiri then after a few min, the rest of the salmon nigiri. The rolls came out last. The salmon oshi roll was just okay. I liked the gravlox salmon roll more, though neither blew me away. The nigiri sushi all had very small/thin cuts of fish; certainly the smallest pieces we've ever had at a sushi joint with premium pricing. It's a small place - there were only two waitresses working and two chefs, and they seemed understaffed given the demand. The chefs interacted minimally with the guests at the bar (we were at the bar) compared to other sushi bars I've sat at. The fish was high quality but I'm not sure the whole experience was worth the $$$ tab. I've had far better sushi for significantly less.

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    Azuki Sushi

    Azuki Sushi

    4.4(3.6k reviews)
    10.2 miBanker's Hill
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Vegan friendly

    Man, these guys are consistently producing high quality dishes in a modern, chic ambiance with…read morefriendly service. We were lucky to snag a table on Thursday night for two without any resy's. We were offered a two person table upstairs, which I prefer. Started with the Azuki salad that's perfect for sharing. The dressing is light and lots on the plate including avocado, taro chips, cucumber, and apples. Textures and flavors go so well together. I also got a spicy tuna hand roll, the Kobe Roll, and a few nigiri's including Hamachi, Chutoro, and Salmon belly. All were delicious but the Chutoro was the fave. Finished dinner with a burnt butter mochi cake complete with ice cream and some strawberry sauce. Def glad we stopped in and will def be back for more.

    Food: Overall the food isn't bad but I didn't find anything…read moremind blowing or special as it was made out to be because I know how popular this spot is. Although, it was still enjoyable! Crispy Rice & Spicy Tuna (9/10) - loved the crisp and the flavor. it wasn't too spicy and the spice was more for a little kick of flavor Stardust (7/10) - wasn't as citrusy as i thought with the lemon but tasted fine. it was basic in flavor but still good Spicy Salmon Hand Roll (8/10) - it was made well and it was good but nothing too special either Super Dragon (9/10) - the sweet potato was such an interesting and nice touch. really good flavor combination Service: Service is a bit slow since the beginning even to seat you even with a reservation but they remained very kind throughout the experience. Ambiance: It's a bit small but we were sat upstairs in another room with seating and since it's small, when it's packed it can get really loud with everyone talking. The vibes of the place is dimlit and not too upscale but also not too casual. It's just a very nice restaurant vibes

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    Little Sakana All You Can Eat Sushi

    4.3(2.6k reviews)
    9.3 miMira Mesa
    $$$

    Food: Super fresh, delicious flavors. Fried items didn't seem too greasy and the oil didn't taste…read moreold. Good variety of items to choose from for the buffet option. Included to choose from: specialty and basic rolls, hand rolls, basic udon, miso soup, calamari, etc. Best if with a group to share so nothing goes to waste if you don't like something. Our group of four left satisfied. Value: Four adults without drinks came to about $180 before tip. It's pricey but considering it's fresh sushi made to order and not generic rolls left on a counter like other buffets I think it warrants the higher price. Be advised adding sashimi is an additional ~$13. Service: Very quick to take orders, bring out food (fried/baked will take longer), fill waters and give the bill when ready. Excellent. Interior: Very clean, modern, and my guest was able to watch the padres game while we ate. Overall: If you're willing to spend over $40 on quality sushi, you'll love it here. If you only want appetizer items you may get bored of all the fried items, seaweed salad, and soups. And if going that option it wouldn't be worth the $40+.

    This place is always a great time, but it's an even greater time with a good group of friends who…read moreshare the sole purpose of getting their monies worth in sushi! They have sooooo many options it's perfect. If you like sushi then this is the place for you. Nigiri, specialty rolls, cut rolls, appetizers, it doesn't end! For an AYCE the fish is surprisingly high quality. I'm not a sushi snob, but I can't tell a drastic difference between here and super upscale sushi joints. Little Sakana employs like a thousand people which is awesome because there is always someone there to take an empty plate, drop off more food, refill your water/beer, and whatever else you need! These people are working just as hard as you're working so tip them well!

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    Chef JUN - Bay Ho

    Chef JUN - Bay Ho

    4.6(683 reviews)
    4.0 miClairemont
    $$

    I am so thankful we stumbled upon this establishment!…read more On a Tuesday morning, we initially tried to go to another sushi restaurant about ten minutes away, but unfortunately we didn't have a reservation and they wouldn't have had another table available for another two hours. Called Chef Jun to confirm if we needed a reservation here, but they said they had tables available since we were planning on being there in 10-15 minutes. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the girls up front and sat at a nice table outside on the back patio. We ordered the chef's choice sashimi, poke, beer, and green grape soju. I ended up asking for lemonade too to mix with my soju since I rarely drink and do not like the taste of alcohol lol. The food was absolutely delicious, I wouldn't have changed anything about our meal! We left satisfied and were so impressed with the sashimi variety we were served. I had no idea amberjack existed, but it's definitely up there with my usual salmon sashimi favorite! We definitely got our money's worth. Service was incredible, our server Marylyn D (that was on our receipt) was sooo sweet and we really enjoyed her energy. (We love your pikachu tattoo btw!) She made sure to check on us and give us updates on when our food was coming, which we really appreciated. Overall 10/10. Next time we visit from the Bay Area we will definitely be coming back here and recommending to our friends :)

    Came in on a Tuesday night and saw that it was quite lively which is a good sign. Gary took care of…read moreus just like we were family! He recommended us the sushi set and it had everything we were looking for. My personal favorite from the set was the salmon oshi. The fish quality was top tier all around. Especially for a place tucked away. Also got the spicy garlic edamame and I would come back for literally just this item. I don't know what they put in the sauce but I dream about to this day. 10/10 Would definitely come back again!!!!!

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    Sushi MARU - Iwashi

    Sushi MARU

    4.9(79 reviews)
    10.7 miDowntown

    Came here to celebrate a birthday. Timing on a Saturday evening was good enough such that there was…read morea good amount of parking out front when we arrived around 5:10 for our 5:30 reservation. We were first to enter and it was clear immediately that omakase is this restaurants institution; delicate lighting that highlighted the bar that separated diner and chef, clean lines everywhere, and just overall a beautiful place. The theme of Sushi MARU is truly attention to detail, and that extends from arrival, to service, to, of course, the food. Staff were incredibly attentive and easy to talk to, including the chefs. The food, I will comment on just generally as the menu is constantly changing (as is the case with many omakase): each dish was composed of pieces that complemented each other well and created a cohesive flavor pallette. Each nigiri was artfully prepared that emphased the quality and cut of the fish, and were complemented by flavors to further highlight that. The flow of the evening was non-traditional omakase, but it felt perfect. Price ($180pp) is not for the faint of heart, but is cheaper than others I've seen. Would absolutely visit again for a special occasion!

    Best omakase experience so far! This was my first private omakase sushi bar, and I really liked how…read moreintimate it felt. The food was top tier, and all the sushi tasted fresh. The staff was polite and professional. We did the sake pairing and the "Kid Muryozan" was my favorite. I want to buy a bottle! I was also able to take a lot of pictures and everything tasted as good as it looks. Can't wait to come back

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    San Diego Uni!! So sweet!

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    Soichi Sushi - Nigiri

    Soichi Sushi

    4.8(545 reviews)
    9.5 miUniversity Heights
    $$$$

    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!

    Definitely 5 stars if compared to all restaurants, but 4 stars if compared to other omakase…read more Came at one of the first seating (4:30pm) on a Saturday for the full omakase. The service and partnership between the sushi chef and the wait staff was fantastic and every interaction was well thought out. The appetizer wasn't my cup of tea, but the sashimi, nigiri, grilled fish, chawanmushi were really good. The assortment of fish (at least for this season) wasn't my favorite (featuring sardines, mackerel, etc.) when I would have loved some yellowtail and salmon belly. We ordered a negitoro cut roll a la carte because we were still a little hungry - this was super tasty as the quality of the tuna/toro is top notch. For dessert, they had 4 flavors of homemade ice cream to pick from. The sesame was incredible and the roasted green tea really good too. I feel like most of the omakase I've been to have 2-3 seating for dinner, so all the customers for that time arrive at the same time and everyone is at the same point of the omakase. At Soichi, it seems like each party has their reservation at a different time (4:30, 4:45, 5:00, etc.) so each group is at a different part of their meal, not to mention some parties that ordered a la carte or a different omakase menu (sushi only option, etc.) As a result, the chef is bouncing around working on a bunch of different items, and we had to wait quite a bit for each of our nigiri courses. The whole meal took 2.5 hours. We also felt less of that group vibe with other parties that is common in other omakases. Overall, we still had a really lovely time and glad we got to try it!,

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    Soichi Sushi - Beautiful flowers for Valentines!!

    Beautiful flowers for Valentines!!

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    Fried shrimp head. Whole thing is edible!

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    Ichifuji

    Ichifuji

    4.9(202 reviews)
    7.4 miClairemont
    $$$$

    [Food] Spring Omakase $165pp - Appetizers: 4 dishes…read moreconsisting of minced tuna, squid fly, oyster, & tempura. All delicious and wish I could've gotten seconds! - Sashimi: Chef's selection of 4 different sashimi with a side of seaweed. I enjoyed them all but my favorite are the toro and amaebi. Love that they also fried the shrimp head and gave us a choice of salt & lemon or ponzu sauce to pair with it! - Yakimono: Grilled cod with asparagus, crispy fried lotus root, and goji berries. The cod was so buttery and cooked to perfection. - Nigiri: 9 piece nigiri chef's selection. All were super fresh, melts in your mouth, and of course delicious! - Uni wrap: I'm not sure if this was part of the nigiri or its own course, but chef let us try San Diego Uni & Hokkaido Uni! Both incredibly yummy. I feel like the SD Uni has a nice sweetness while the Hokkaido Uni has a slight bitterness. My group mostly liked the Hokkaido Uni. - Chawanmushi: Very flavorful and silky as I think they added dashi to enhance the egg. - Soup: Red miso clam soup (Nagoya style) was delicious. Super comforting and savory to end the course out before dessert. - Dessert: Hojicha Panna Cotta with strawberries! I usually don't like the desserts at most omakases, but I loved this! Great balance of light sweetness of the Panna Cotta with the sweet and acidity from the strawberries. [Service] - Friendly, charming, attentive, helpful - Shoutout to our Chef, Hiro-San & server Ken-San for making sure our experience was beyond amazing! Thank you! [Ambiance] - Classy, upscale, intimate - Has sushi bar & patio seating [Overall] - Made reservations for a party of 6 for my bf's bday and they definitely made it special! I love that they took pics for us with the chefs and even gave us a print out with a stand. So cute! - Would definitely come back for the food, vibes, and great service! - Each season they have a different menu, if you had all 4 on your stamp card, you'd receive a little gift! I definitely would love to try all 4 seasons but unfortunately I don't live around the area.

    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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    Ichifuji - Toro handroll

    Toro handroll

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    Hakumaru - Halibut Carpaccio

    Hakumaru

    4.6(270 reviews)
    15.6 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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    Hakumaru - Wagyu Nigiri

    Wagyu Nigiri

    Hakumaru - Luna Lemon

    Luna Lemon

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

    Lumi

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
    11.3 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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