I saw this business pop up briefly but quickly went under the radar - it wasn't until one of our…read morefriends wanted to grab dinner and this was an option that I was reminded by it. - PARKING - Small parking lot but it wasn't busy at all when we went. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Pretty small restaurant, with enough tables to seat up to 30 or so people? I wouldn't come with a group larger than 4! The staff were welcoming and noted that they were making more rice due to the fact they were busier than expected on a Wednesday night. We were still waiting for some friends so it wasn't a big deal! The server offered to comp a drink or an appetizer for the wait, but at the end it looked like they ended up not comping anything. - FOOD - We got a few rolls to share and they were all pretty good. One of our friends got a unagidon and seemed to enjoy it. We also got the yakitori to try and that was tasty as well. The menu isn't that big, but that's not surprising given their small shop. - OVERALL - A cute hidden gem - if I happen to be in the area I may come visit again, but otherwise will go to my usual Japanese spots.

My friend and I went for dinner around 6pm on a Friday. Parking was easy at this time. There were a…read morefew other groups inside, but it wasn't packed. Service: We were welcomed as soon as we arrived. Everyone was very nice and very attentive. We ordered 4 items: orange ginza roll, una don, inari and the annin dofu dessert Orange ginza: oh yeah!! I usually hesitate getting citrusy rolls because they end up tasting the same as any other place or the citrus part over powers everything, but this was unique and the flavors balanced each other out. Tempura was also nice and crispy. Also love that they used lemon zest(?). Would order again. Una don: Their sauce for this is SO good and the unagi was cooked perfectly. Would order again. Inari set. I LOVE tofu and you don't see inaris in SD. We were very happy with this. Would order again. Annin dofu - this one was unique. Very almond heavy (not a bad thing). This is the only item I wouldn't get again. The tofu was tasty but I think a lot was going on with this dessert. There was a lot of texture, flavors, and color Not sure if this is normal for this dessert lots going on. there were mochi bits, tofu, matcha sauce, granola, raisins, dried strawberries(?). Fun to look at and try but kind of a lot going on. Overall: Would definitely come back. I do hope they get more employees though because I can see this place getting packed and needing more staff!

I found this place so randomly bc I was in the area and really just needed some food. This hidden…read moregem is tucked away in the most random strip mall with other businesses. The lady at the counter was SOOOOO nice. The overalll ambiance of the place is not what you would expect from a traditional japanese restaurant. But don't let it throw you off because the karaage was as legit as it can get. I love how light and crispy the batter was. They offer a variety of sauces. The Yuzu aoili was my favorite to pair with the chicken. Don't let the random location steer you away. Probably wouldn't go here for a date night, but for sure if you want some delicious karaage!

Went there for a quick lunch and got a pork katsu don…read more The service was nice and friendly. The katsu came piping hot and crunchy. I would have loved a normal katsu don with the egg and onion mixture but this version was okay. It was a nice, quick and satisfying meal. Next time, I may just go all out with fried chicken and fries though.

Best sushi best service highly recommend the owner Wook is wonderful…read more All the servers and staff are wonderful

Service was amazing! Staff was super friendly and welcoming…read more The food was delicious and great for casual dining or a celebration. Truly made my birthday feel special! The fish was fresh and flavorful no additional sauces were needed. The salmon oshi and crispy rice were delicious. Everything was super flavorful and amazing. We did their packages and they were worth the price. We will definitely be coming back!

Definitely one of the best AYCE sushi spots. The price you pay compared to the quality and variety…read moreyou get is definitely worth it. I always opt for the umami oil salmon nigiri, it's simply the best. I always get the spicy edamame, miso soup, and baked mussels as appetizers. Not a big fan of their regular or smoked salmon nigiris because if you have the option to have it flavored, why not get it? The sushi rice is also definitely on the more sour and vinegary side They have chef specials so be sure to ask your server about it. I loved the salmon belly, yellowtail belly, and seared salmon they had. Their drinks are also delicious and they even have mocktail versions of it. My favorite is the lychee or the Mango Tango. Extremely busy on weekends and nights, so if you have a large party definitely get there early and make a reservation.

Went on a Friday day for two around 7pm and the wait time was about 45 minutes. They do not allow…read moreYelp waitlist, you have to join it once you get there! Once seated, service was relatively quick and our waiter was very attentive. We got a mix of rolls, nigiri, apps, and chefs special. Generally all the fish tasted pretty fresh, particularly the salmon. Other fish such as tuna and albacore did not taste as fresh and this was our second time there; so seems salmon is the way to go here but tuna isn't. Interior was very nice and clean. Lots of staff cleaning to make sure things move quickly without looking too crowded as well!

We love coming here during Sundays for their brunch buffet. It's pretty affordable AYCE Filipino…read morebrunch food, and if you've been craving for some, this is a great place to satiate those cravings. The place is pretty spacious and have a good amount of tables and chairs, but we always still call ahead of time just to make sure since they do hold some events sometimes, and that means they couldn't seat as many parties outside of that event. The staff are generally nice and friendly, but it could be a hit or miss as well. We have encountered some grumpy staff who are probably just reaching the end of their shift. The food is good--I wouldn't say it's the best as there are some food that just aren't cooked so well sometimes. We've had some lechon kawali that were dry, hard, and obviously overcooked. Their sunny side up eggs are always a bummer for me too--they get so overcooked on the pan that it gets this plasticky texture at the bottom. However, we still leave with incredibly full and happy bellies every time we visit here. Would I recommend this place? Yes.

Surprised there was no long line outside since today was the Sunday brunch and read from other…read morereviewers to come prepared to wait. Upon walking up to the door, we noticed the closed sign but there was some tables filled already. Asked the young man if they were open or had a private party, he didn't even realize the closed sign was still on. He asked if we had reservations, we did not then he told us to wait outside to be called on, there were tons of empty clean tables, but we didn't argue. As soon as we stepped outside, before I could sit down we got called right back in by the other lady to come inside. Okay. Weird quick game of musical chairs lol. She explained to us how it goes. Drinks on this side of the room. Food on that side. Check. First plate: garlic fried rice (Sinangag), fried eggs, longoniza, Filipino spaghetti, lechon, and a bowl of arroz caldo. Also grabbed two cups, one for water the other for what the waitress said was mango ice tea (spoiler alert: no mangoes were hurt in the process of making this ice tea). Second plate: watermelon and pineapple slices, menudo, kare kare, ube pancake. First the sinangag tasted like it's been left out too long even though it was just brought out. Lots of hard pieces of rice. I decided to not finish it. Next, the fried eggs and longaniza. Fried eggs felt too rubbery for maybe just me. And the longaniza didn't taste anything like longaniza. No spices no garlic. Just a basic sweet hot dog. Maybe I'm wrong and it's just a hot dog. I can say the Filipino spaghetti did taste somewhat like actual Filipino spaghetti, sweet. But not too sweet but also didn't see any hot dogs in there! Now the lechon. Tasted exactly like fried pork. That has zero spices and kinda been out for a while. The arroz caldo had some shreds of chicken I think but I had to fetch for it in the pot. Unfortunately there's no boiled eggs to add but you can add everything else to it like the fried garlic, spring onions lemon etc. Now the drinks. What's up with the non mango mango iced tea? It just tasted like iced tea and if I was told that id be okay. But I love mango drinks and was looking forward to it. The water is the only thing I could say I wasn't disappointed with and only if I didn't have to get it myself I guess would be the only downside lol. I did try to get a second plate. Consisted of some watermelon slices and pineapple slices, menudo and kare kare with white rice. The kare kare and menudo did look like what they were called and that is about it in comparison to what I've had in the past. The menudo had no tomato paste taste to it and was rather bland and the kare kare was also bland. Their kare kare sauce was very watery, missing the thick savory peanut buttery taste. And unfortunately, it was the watermelon slices that made me quit and lose my appetite. It had a weird rotten taste to it. I almost had to vomit. First I thought it was soaked in something maybe vinegar, or I dunno. But I just could not eat anything else. I hope today was just an off day and the food is better. Unfortunately, I doubt I'll ever come back or even recommend my friend or family to come eat here.

The food is very yummy. And the meat is good. The service is awesome. And The shop is very clean.read more

This was our third time dining at this restaurant, and once again, our experience was nothing short…read moreof outstanding! Our server, Alex, was very attentive and did an excellent job taking care of us throughout our meal. The food was delicious, and we really appreciated that the side dishes can be refilled, although the main course is not included in the refills. Overall, we had another wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back again!

New favorite sushi spot !! Had no idea this place existed and is now at the top of my list for its…read morequality and variety :) Jyothi and Mylan were attentive and answered all of my questions; Angela was v kind; overall enjoyable service. Thank you ladies! Small, intimate, casual dining spot that I will be returning to :) Grilled shrimp hand roll was DIVINE ! (I will order two next time). Bold flavors on the seared tuna & really enjoyed that. So much to choose from- Happy Hour and Daily Specials. Highly recommend !!

My son and I came here for lunch and left feeling underwhelmed. We ordered the spicy tuna on crispy…read morerice, three sushi rolls (including the El Diablo roll), a Diet Coke, and a soda water. Our total came to $99 including tip, which felt expensive for what we received. The food was fine, but not memorable. The spicy tuna on crispy rice was probably the highlight of the meal, but overall the sushi didn't stand out enough to justify the price. I also found the menu both diverse and oddly limited. They offer bento boxes, udon, sushi, and sashimi, but there wasn't an option to order tempura à la carte or even as its own entrée. The only way to get tempura appeared to be by ordering an udon dish, which was disappointing. The biggest letdown was the El Diablo roll. Despite being described as spicy, I didn't find it spicy at all, and the flavors fell flat. The service was pleasant, and there wasn't anything objectively wrong with the experience. It just didn't leave me feeling like it was worth nearly $100 for lunch. I wouldn't return, especially with so many other sushi restaurants in San Diego offering better value and more memorable food.

Had to come back and change my 4 stars to 5 stars. This is literally my favorite sushi spot. It's…read morealways quick, fresh and every roll is so goood!!! Their specialty rolls are unique and affordable without cutting quality. Service is a solid 10 out of 10. It's always a pleasure chatting with the employees and especially Yani. Sushi rolls are a 10 out of 10. My favs are: - salmon belly truffle roll - Marauders - fried Tora Tora

Rolls were pretty good and lots of options. Also very filling. Best thing is the rolls were very…read morereasonably price. If you are planning on eating there though there is no bathroom for their customers. Overall though will definitely be going back to try more rolls.

Raki Raki is a place I been to many times but never reviewed. The ramen is the star of the show as…read moreexpected of a ramen shop. My go to is spicy miso tonkatsu with chasiu pork and I add an extra egg. Really like that theirs has toppings included and don't have to add much. This is not an ala carte type of ramen and you add items. Spice level is good and you can add more chili if you want it I have tried several is the other types they have but just prefer this ramen. Beyond that usually get chicken karage which theirs is the standard I rate most other places against. Great texture and fry on it closest to what I had in Japan. Sometimes we get takoyaki as well which is good and comes out piping hot. I prefer the Mira Mesa location over the original convoy one mostly because it is less crowded and parking is much easier. I don't go to many places multiple times but been here probably 20+ times. Service is usually pretty good and food comes out quickly. Friendly staff in general who take care of you.

The star of the show are the Kurobata ribs. Marinated and then with a very light crispy crust. This…read moreis one of their signature dishes. We started off with agedashi tofu which was not as crispy as I liked and could have used more coating and a few more minutes of deep frying. The Ikageso Karaage was a generous portion and very crunchy. We also had the jumbo sized Yaki Gyoza which was very tasty and filling. We enjoyed the hand pressed ramen. Sizes of ramen were generous. We had to take home leftovers for a second meal. We came during the September heatwave and were craving ramen. Not a smart choice as we sweating a lot eating the ramen. Air-conditioning was not adequate so we ate quickly and left. Knowledgeable staff good service.

I love Menya Ultra but I can't justify waiting for more than 30 minutes to be seated no matter how…read moremuch I like a restaurant. Luckily, because we were having a really late dinner and it was about a hour before closing, there was no wait. Their Tonkatsu Chashu ramen is so delicious. Chewy noodles, clean broth, perfect toppings, and tender chashu. It's also the perfect portion although hubby could probably eat two bowls by himself.

Came by Menya Ultra in Mira Mesa last night at about 7pm with my Chinese friend. I've been to this…read morelocation once before several years ago, and wanted to check it out again. Overall, I give the food about 4/5 stars, while the service is 5/5. Atmosphere is calm, simple, and relaxed, but nothing spectacularly memorable. We ordered edamame, Nagoya-style fried chicken, an extra hot spicy miso ramen, and a tantanmen ramen with paiko chicken. The edamame was decent, hard to go wrong there, but the Nagoya fried chicken was actually pretty great. It was my favorite item of the meal. Perfect cook, no excess fat deposits left to chew on, and the flavor hits salty, savory, and umami all at once. The ramens themselves were pretty good, but definitely felt slightly flavorless despite their magnificent amount of ingredients and exquisite presentations. I think the broth is just sort of too...light and forgettable? I like a complex broth I suppose. Noodles were cooked to perfection, toppings were fresh, and the paiko chicken was cooked well. Just, a bit too subtle flavor-wise overall for me. Also, the bill came out to ~$90 for 2 people after tax and 18% tip. I know eating out is expensive these days, and we did have quite a bit of food, but it still struck me as quite expensive for a fast-food-adjacent type of setting.