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Absolutely delicious Sushi Burrito
Jessika O.

I was blown away by the sushi burrito! It was not only gorgeous, but delicious as well. The salmon and tuna were super fresh. The salmon was like butter and the tuna was excellent. The burrito stayed together really well and even though I'm not a huge fan of seaweed on the outside, this sheet of nori was somehow thinner and more palpable than most. I will absolutely search this truck out in the future! Yay for yummy mobile sushi in our city!

Black Widow Sushi Burrito
Desiree J.

Love this truck! They were at Casa Mira View for the Foodie Feast that they have every Monday and Wednesday. I ordered the Black Widow Sushi Burrito based on Javier's suggestion and it was delicious! Their service was great too. I was treated with smiles and a warm welcome. I'll definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu.

Poke bowl, no cucumbers
Andrea M.

I'll admit, I was a skeptical about the quality of fish on a food truck. All of my fears went away as soon as I looked at my poke bowl! Zs Buddies has the freshest fish on four wheels! The fish is so fresh, it just melts in your mouth. Ken let us know he picks up his fish DAILY!! You get what you pay for at Zs Buddies. Fresh fish & good portion size thats packed with flavor. The poke did have a bit of spice to it if you are sensitive to any heat. I got my bowl without cucumbers, you can also ask for half rice, half salad if you like. This was my second visit and the service and food was consistent. Great service, great poke! Located in the Target parking lot, plenty of parking. You can sit on the wall and eat or take it to go.

fried oysters
Lam B.

Sushi burritos have come and gone and honestly I was never the biggest fan of them. However, after hearing such positive comments about Zs Buddies, I had to see if they could change my mind on the retired trend. The food truck was in the Target parking lot and their exact location can be found on the website calendar. Their menu consisted of fried appetizers, burritos and new sushi rolls. Unfortunately their ramen and bento boxes were sold out. We placed our order up front and noticed an unmentioned card fee. Our food was finished after 15 minutes. =ORDERED= *Fried Oysters: could have used another minute. The panko exterior was mostly crispy with a third of the oysters being a bit soggy. Oysters were rather small but they were soft and hot. Came with a lemon slice and spicy mayo. *Mt. Fuji Burrito: had an impressive cross section. Stuffed with krab, avocado, tuna and salmon. Loved how most of the burrito consisted of fillings with a thin layer of sushi rice and mixed greens. The tuna and salmon weren't fishy at all, the included slices were thick. I didn't like the smell of the paper wrapping so I removed it. The Mt. Fuji burrito was already massive so I can't imagine how big their oversized version would be. Food was well balanced and the seafood got to shine as opposed to rice. Zs Buddies, you redeemed the sushi burrito trend for me.

Mt. Fuji Sushi Burrito
Krypton C.

Food: After coming here for a Yelp Elite Event, we would say that this food truck is a decent option for a sushi crave fix. The event allowed us to try the Poke Salad Bowl - it came with a good-sized portion of fresh tuna and salmon on top of spring mix, and complemented with seaweed salad, imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber. The ingredients were fresh, and all worked together. However, we thought the sauce was too sweet and swayed from traditional Hawaiian poke recipes; it felt like an Americanized version of poke. The event also allowed us to try the fried oysters - these were also pretty tasty. We bought the Mt. Fuji Burrito and found it better than the bowl. It also came with tuna and salmon, this time tossed in spicy Mayo and rolled in a seaweed/rice burrito. Again, portions were decent for the price/food truck food. If you are hungry after shopping at Target here, we would recommended just the burrito. Service: The owner was a friendly and helpful dude! Gave us a little background on the roots of his food truck venture. Very welcoming energy from him. Atmosphere: Clean food truck situated in the Target parking lot here. Between this truck and the other available, this one caught my eye. Clean menu layout and aesthetics.

Poke Sushi Burrito
Ed M.

Found this food truck at the India Street Wednesday food truck set up. The poke burrito was fresh and delicious. Only downside was a soda plus tip put this whole thing at $22. Not cheap. But like I've said in other reviews...welcome to inflationary times folks.

Nell E.

I was pumped to try this Japanese fusion food truck, courtesy of the taste makers of Yelp, and it met my every expectation! The Mt. Fuji burrito was everything I thought it would be. With the seaweed wrap, and tuna and salmon pieces, and, importantly, not too much rice, it was the perfect bite every time! It had that satisfying sushi taste with that filling, ample portion of a burrito! The Takoyaki octopus balls, with a creamy filling were so creative! A mite saltier I usually go for, but I loved the creativity, and cured salmon shavings on top, giving it a smoky rich taste. The truck is conveniently located in south park, in the target parking lot and Z's Buddies definitely hit the bull's eye, or fish's eye lol? So bring your buddies and stop by their truck, it's quality seafood, so you won't have to try your luck!

Swan L.

I was pleasantly surprised with Z's Buddies. Their truck is conveniently located in the parking lot of Target South Park. From the menu, I actually really enjoyed the hot items, gyoza and takoyaki. Both steaming hot with great texture and lots of bits of octopus in the takoyaki. Bonita flakes going nuts in the wind! The sushi burritos were gigantic! And the protein were pretty fresh. I saw someone else order their signature burrito which was gigantic - definitely much larger than my forearms. A great value overall

Literally the size of my head!  Zs Buddies Signature-Seaworld Sushi Burrito Oversized
Christine E.

Sushi burritos the size of my head! I came to Z buddies after seeing it on social media. It is located at the South Park Target parking lot. They are usually at this spot, but they do have a calendar on their website to let you know where they will be parked for the day. My husband and I got a couple items on the menu including the shrimp tempura, fried oysters, and 3 different sushi burritos. Everything was great! Usually when we get fried things to go they get soggy when we reach home, but the tempura and fried oysters stayed nice and crispy. The sushi burritos were gigantic and one was enough for two servings! Everything we tried tasted great an the quality of the fish was really good and fresh! I would definitely recommend this food truck if you see it!

Fried Oysters
Jack M.

I heard Zs Buddies was having fried oysters on the menu as a special over the weekend, so I headed down to the San Diego Food Markets to give them a go. I was certainly glad I did because they were fantastic. The panko breading was perfect. It was light and crispy but with enough to encompass the whole oyster. The oysters inside were juicy for sure and flavorful. They offered that subtle flavor of the sea and a touch of brine. They were just right. The sauce that came on the side was great. It was creamy and had a touch of spice, bit not much. Zs Buddies also makes poke bowls, sushi burritos, sushi rolls, tempura, and bento boxes. The staff members were all very nice. Check out their web site for their upcoming locations.

Double dragon sushi burrito and seaweed salad
Sarah K.

My job has been getting food trucks every week at work and I have to say that this is by far the best one they've gotten yet! The food here tastes super fresh and even without sauce it's good?? Like I was SHOOK LOL. I ended up getting a double dragon sushi burrito and seaweed salad. Tbh I swore off sushi burritos after trying one for the first time on Convoy (I think the place was called pokeritto but I believe it's long gone now). Bcuz that sushi burrito was so gross. But omg the sushi burrito here is so fresh and you can actually taste each ingredient when taking a bite!! I actually even enjoyed my sushi burrito without any sauce for the first few bites bcuz of how delicious it was. But I couldn't resist adding ponzu and spicy Mayo which gave the burrito even more flavor than it already had. The seaweed salad was also nice and crunchy and it's atop of a bed of some spring mix which is nice. Would prefer if it was 100% seaweed salad without spring mix but I can't complain bcuz it was still super delicious. Overall, I highly recommend this food truck, it's def one of the best food trucks I've ever eaten at.

Mt. Fuji Sushi Burrito, fried octopus, and versions nigiri pieces.
Tiff H.

I love stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something new. Raw fish isn't something that I usually go for but I had to come check this place out. Luckily Z's has tempura battered goodies as an option too incase raw meat isn't your jam :) I got to chat with the owner, and such a nice guy, passionate about the food he's serving up to folks! I'm happy I could be a part of this experience and support him. I ordered the Mt. Fuji burrito, some nigiri sushi, and the fried octopus and mannn it all looked so good as it came out! Everything was super fresh and was a perfect serving size. Im pleased. I want to come back and get the fried oysters next time. They look like they would be a hit!

Jennifer A.

My first time trying this sandiegofoodmarkets zsbuddiesjapanesefusion and it was amazing everything was sooo Oishii "delicious" zsbuddiesjapanesefusion is a gourmet food truck serving San Diego area. They specializes in Japanese fusion sides, such as Sushi Burritos & poke, I really enjoyed the poke bowl with Salmon and Tuna, also I love the fried oysters, and the sushi burritos Come check them out

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Really good sushi. Super fresh. I always tell myself to take a picture first before I eat it but I get too excited and always forget.

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Where can I find your food truck? Your menu look very appetizing!

Hi, you can find us at 3030 grape st which we listed on Yelp, but please check our website for schedule as our second truck is getting wrapped, once the second truck is ready, you can expect us to be there 7 days a week. Thank you!

Hi, I'd like to coordinate an appreciation employee lunch for a total of 20 people this coming Friday from 11:30 - 2 pm. Would you be available?

Yes! We can cater it for you! But for weekday we do have a minimum of $700.

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Review Highlights - Zs Buddies

I wanted rice with my poke bowl but it was served on a mixed green salad which was still great but I was still really hungry.

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4.2(158 reviews)
0.0 miChollas View
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Let me get straight to the point: they serve incredible food. I had their bacon breakfast burrito…read morefor lunch, and it was fresh, generously filled with my chosen protein. The ingredient balance was perfect, unlike other breakfast burritos I've had elsewhere, which often skimp on protein. The owner, a true New Yorker, is exceptionally friendly and easy to talk to--he's been softened by California, I'd say. I wholeheartedly recommend their business and urge you to support this local gem of a food truck. Make sure to follow them on IG for their current location!

Get the fries! So good!!!! Finally got my child to try fried with bacon cheese n ranch and she…read moreloved it. They made it great. Wish bacon was more crispy but man this side dish was my meal and such a treat. Hubby said burger was dry but he went back and asked for Mayo and that helped he said. No hot sauce, he wanted something spicy. The Mexican food truck had some they let him have. That was nice. Daughter did not like the grilled cheese. We all tried it and it was way too oily tasting. But we aren't a fan of sourdough. Still it was really oily. The Mac n cheese on the grilled cheese didnt have flavor. Just more oily taste. We didn't eat it. But heads up if you like these type of grilled cheese you'll like it. A lot of places serve them oily and on sourdough like Panera bread etc. So just because we don't like that style doesnt meant you won't. She ate a lot of my fries and hubby went back and got another burger and she ate half. So all good. The fried Oreos weren't that good sadly. No crispy to it. More just soft and sugary. We like the crispy outer layer type. Will 100% bee line to this truck for the fries though. Sadly no tots. Would love to try the tots one day. I've asked the kids school to please bring this truck back for their school event. They use to have it but didnt last year. Well just got the line up for this year, they'll be back!!!! Gonna recommend ppl go get the fries, so good!!!!! Hope they have tots this year. If so we will get both!!!!! And I know my son will get the burger. Can't wait!!!! Sorry didn't get photos because it was dark and where we sat had no light.

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3.9(166 reviews)
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Seafood la 57 is a taco food truck, situated in the parking lot of Golden Hill Liquor. The lot is…read morerather small, and signs claim that parking is exclusive to the liquor store. However, the food truck owner indicated that I could park there for a bit. The customer service is super personable and friendly. There are tables to the left of the truck where you can eat as well. Taco Tuesday features all fried fish tacos for $2.25 (+tax) each and two shrimp tacos for $7 (+tax). It was a great deal. The fried fish and shrimp tacos were way bigger than I expected, and I felt very full after three tacos. They were very generous with the amount of shrimp and fish in each taco. The batter coating the protein was very crispy and well-seasoned. There are also three bottles of different sauces next to the bottles of soda if you feel like adding them to your tacos. I came here for Taco Tuesday, but I hope to come back to try more items on their menu. Overall, I would recommend this spot for the food, hospitality, and warm vibes!

This business has decline in the quality of the items they use for burritos. I just went after…read moreyears because the last time we ate we were sick and they did not care at all. This time I had a Mar y Tierra burrito, the celery was old and tasted bad. The seafood was not fresh and the meat was decent. Well I guess when you make money sometimes you just do not care as much as when you first start and want to establish reputation. The service hmmm I went to the location on 30th street. Target parking lot

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