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    This Musubi Love

    5.0 (36 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Bachan's Chicken musubi.
    Daniel C.

    Good grub Superb little takeout spot tucked away in quiet Encinitas, This Musubi Love is making some noise with some seriously good omusubi! I picked up an order of the Katsu Spam and Bachan's Chicken. The Katsu Spam was excellently fried, perfectly crispy, and the saltiness was balanced by a sticky, sweet soy sauce on a bed of sushi rice. The Bachan's chicken came with crunchy pieces of fried chicken glazed with a sweet sauce and spicy mayo on a bed of sushi rice. Really great spot, finding the entrance was a bit tricky (maybe getting a bigger sign could help), but one phone call and they helped me find them no problem.

    Cannot rave enough about this place. Amazing musubi, great owners, such an easy, hassle free ordering system. Great happy hour on Thursdays (BOGO 50% off 3-6PM)! Minutes away from beacons, bring your musubi to the beach and catch a gorgeous Leucadia sunset!

    Tempura shrimp, spam katsu, and regular spam with avocado.
    Jennifer R.

    I had been wanting to try this place since I heard about it, and I was not disappointed. They had a bunch of different types of musubi to choose from. I ordered a tempura shrimp, katsu style spam, and regular spam with avocado. All were super delicious and it took less than ten minutes from the time I ordered online, to someone bringing my food out to my car. Musubi is the ultimate comfort food. I'll definitely order from here anytime I'm in Leucadia.

    Bachan's Shrimp
    Haylee F.

    Can't get enough of these! Katsu spam is my favorite but you can't go wrong with spam and cheese. Definitely try out the bachan's chicken and shrimp if you have a friend to share with. It's super easy to order online but up you have to order before the lunch or dinner window opens to pick up at the right time. Support local!

    Bachan's Chicken
    Gref W.

    This is a speakeasy gem! It's the perfect pitstop on your way to the beach or just a quick lunch. I've been there four times now and it never disappoints. My personal favorite item is the Bachan's Chicken. I highly recommend!

    We got the original, panko fried & the chicken
    Adam Q.

    This probably has to be one of the coolest spots around. If you can live around this area then do so...not a care in the world. IYKYK!! The food was LEGIT! (Pictures to follow) My only regret was we didn't order more. When I called to make sure I was in the right spot, to picking up my order the guys were top notch! When you go and when you arrive at an apartment complex, don't be fooled...you have arrived! Go check this place out and support local (I came from Murrieta) so they can expand!! Until next time!!

    The chicken is so freggin good

    The chicken is so freggin good it just melted in my mouth. I am officially addicted. When I get off work musabi comes to mind and I check to see if they're still open haha Great guys making some good local grub.

    Vanessa V.

    Omg... what a GEM this new spot is! This Musubi Love is a take-out only spot located in someone's very own (restaurant certified) home kitchen right near downtown Leucadia. We ordered the tropical musubis and the chicken musubis, along with a side of Mac salad. Everything tasted... well, home-made!! Excellent flavors, very reasonable price points, and short wait time for pick-up. Can't wait to try literally everything else on the menu!!

    Bachans chicken, tropical heat, katsu spam
    Yasmin M.

    This is the best musubi I have ever had and let me tell you why. The portion is large, no skimping here. I pushed eating 3 because I had to try the Bachan's Chicken, Katsu Spam, and Tropical Heat in one sitting. 2 is plenty for normal people lol. The chicken had an awesome crunch to it, katsu has a great crispy layer, and the tropical (which was my favorite) had a great juicy pineapple component to it. The jalapeño is not hot so don't worry. Got the Mac which tasted great and of course edamame just cause. You literally pick it up from his house so follow the video and directions on the instagram. I will be ordering often! Foodies this is a must if your in north county.

    Mac Salad You know the kine... The Bestest!
    Olive M.

    Was looking through Yelp to find something new to eat since we don't get to come here very often and I found this gem and I am in love! Everything I ordered was Amazing and Yummyfied I am so looking forward to going back. If any of my Ohana & Tomodachi are in Encinitas please go and support this new business he has only been open since 12/11/2024. I'm so lucky to find this Gem

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    Thanks Annie!!

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    Thanks Jennifer, hope to see you again soon!!

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    Thanks so much!! Stoked to have you as a regular!

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    Thanks Ed! We’re stoked to have you as a regular!!

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    Thanks! We agree, best enjoyed at the beach ; )

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    Thanks Eliza, see you soon hopefully!

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    Thanks so much for the awesome review Vanessa!!

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    So good! Everything on the menu is delicious and made fresh to order. My go to in Leucadia!

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    Stoked to hear it, thanks!!

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    Wow, thank you Emily!! Stoked to hear it!

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    Thanks Glenn, glad to hear you guys (pup included ; ) liked the food!

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    Thanks Ryan!! Tasty and affordable is what we strive for

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    Roger is the man! Food is delicious and hits the spot every time. Will be back. again.

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    Thanks Kellen, much appreciated!!

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    Thanks so much Nghia!!

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    Awww thanks Maricela! It’s easy because I have awesome customers ; )

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    Thanks Gabriel!! Roll through next time you’re around!

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    Thank you Sophie! Come back anytime you start missing Hawaii ; )

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    yewww, place is super good. owner is the man. got the classic but keen to try the rest of the menu. so stoked to have a musubi spot in town!

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    Best I've ever had. Will be crushing this spot every time I'm in town from now on for sure.

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