...one of several food trucks that provided dinner for a work function. i chose Zs Buddies just because i will never turn down sushi. the mt. fuji burrito and poke salad bowl were very fresh and surprisingly filling. read more

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Well Feeling a bit hungry and I was in Pacific Beach San Diego and came up to this Food Truck . Well looking over there menu we got the Crunchy Roll and here is what we thought . First it took about 10 Minutes before our rolls came out , But we had to ask to see if our rolls were ready but I felt it was pretty darn good !! For a food Truck it has to be better than most sushi places !! The Rolls came in 8 pieces and as we were enjoying each piece it was nice Krispy and the rice they use is dam good !! I highly recommend you give this Sushi Truck a try and enjoy everything !! If I happen to bump into this food truck I will for sure enjoy again !!! Good Experience overall !!! read more

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I never do yelp reviews, but Zs was awesome! I got a rainbow roll and shrimp tempura, basic plates and all the ingredients tasted so fresh! Service was fast and the two working the truck were very kind. It was a refreshing surprise to get some sun on my break and find Zs waiting outside. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Zs Buddies - Poke bowl, no cucumbers - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Zs Buddies - Poke Sushi Burrito - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

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! read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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 read more

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On my second trip to this location I ordered what they were known for, what put them on the map. The Z- World Sushi Burrito, its just under 2.5lbs of share if want greatness. if they crank out a spicy version they will see me pop in every 22 days. This location is togo only no restroom or things of that nature, I grabbed Mine in the blistering San Diego San after I picked it up took me about hour to get home and probably another 30 This place may have been Kens brain child but Deep in our subconscious we knew we needed this we needed a different taste a different vibe. Identifying such a great place is not easy when it's on wheels, and without a doubt Ken and his team Make it a shot after destination. This togo place place is a Beacon of hope from the Mandane same old same maybe it's time you had a sushi roll the size of your face. read more

AMAZING, run don't walk to this snazzy red truck in North Park!!!!! We arrived before the lunch crowd and I'm so happy we did! This is a "Hot Spot" people! Our sushi lunch was the Best we have had in San Diego! Ken, the gracious Owner and his team took our order: Double Dragon Sushi Burrito. Fresh fresh ingredients, rice, shrimp tempura, avocado, lettuce, crab wrapped in seaweed was Excellent! So glad my husband was with me so I could share this large burrito. Guess what my husband doesn't like sushi, and HE CLEANED HIS PLATE! Next our appetizer was the tempura shrimp, and again it was fresh and delightful. I could not resist the gotta, so I had to get those for at home!! Everything was on the money!! Thanks Ken, hope to see you again! Thank you Hannah for this YELP event. You have spotted a great place again! read more

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Surprisingly sushi rolls and Japanese food is actually pretty darn good at this food truck! We were at Uncorked Wine Festival at Del Mar on 8/13/2022 and Z's was one of the 6 food trucks that was there. We got the crunchy roll ($14) and chicken karaage ($9) to share. Perfect amount to share between both of us and filling. Had no idea food at a food truck could be so amazing! read more

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My husband and I popped in here to grab something to munch on while we watched the NCAA tournament. I'm so glad we finally have some good sushi in South Park. The truck looked super clean where they prepared the food and everything was delicious. Our order took about ten minutes to prepare and the prices were reasonable. I'll definitely be back. Tempura Shrimp 5/5 Fried Oysters 5/5 Poke Bowl w/greens 5/5 Nigiri 4/5 Salmon Roll 3/5 read more

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I would not have come across this food truck had I not heard about it through yelp. The food truck is parked adjacent to the Target in South Park. Although the location is a bit inconspicuous, there is another food truck parked next to it, which makes it easier to spot. I ordered the chicken kaarage and Mt Fuji sushi burrito. The chicken kaarage had a bit too much breading, but it was still good. I'll probably opt for the oysters or takoyaki next time. The burrito was huge! They did not skimp out on the salmon and tuna. Since I don't like spicy mayo, I asked to have that replaced with the eel sauce. They did omit the spicy mayo, but I couldn't really taste the eel sauce. Nevertheless, the burrito was well constructed and delicious. Definitely a great bang for your buck. read more

Zs Buddies - Mt Fuji sushi burrito - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

In front of our hotel there was a little park with some live music and all these food trucks parked. Decided to look around and try these sushi burritos. The burritos were ok. The soft shell crab taste a bit too much ocean for me and the shrimp tempura burrito was not bad. They don't use too much sauce which helps but there is a bit of rice. However, the burritos are pretty huge! Service is alright and the food came out in a decent amount of time. read more

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Following my love for poke and sushi I was excited to try Zs buddies food truck when it opened up. Located in South Park in the target parking lot so parking is not at all an issue. Upon arrival I was slightly disappointed that so soon after opening almost 50% of the menu was unavailable. However, that didn't stop my hungry hippo of a stomach. :p Unable to decide the hazards of going out in public hungry. I went with the chefs choice for the fried oysters, salmon & tuna poke bowl as well as the Mt Fuji burrito. Typically I only like raw oysters but I was pleasantly surprised on the fried oysters that undoubtedly was devine with the squeeze of lemon juice and the creamy dipping sauce. I had no issues making them all disappear. On to the poke bowl. The presentation of the bowl in a to go box was beautiful but semi basic as I was missing my typical toppings as they always make my bowl more exciting with all the bursting flavors and textures. So this was my least favorite of the three dishes however, I will say I was impressed with the amount of fresh fish that was in the bowl. They didn't skimp by any means as every bite did have a perfect ratio of fish and the rest of the bowl. Last, as tacos and burritos are so popular in Southern California it's exciting to see a poke take to a burrito. Although the owners stated the z world burrito was the most popular this island girl will always choose fresh fish. Looking back as similar as the burrito and poke bowl were maybe the tempura shrimp and soft shell crab would have been a change in pace. Until next time which will be sooner than later as I am often hungry and craving fresh seafood. The sushi burrito did come with a spicy Mayo which was a great binder but loving the sauce for the fried oysters I used the rest of the sauce to finish a Devine meal. Hopefully next time the majority of the menu will be available. read more

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Decent poke bowl! Looks great and taste fresh! Nothing spectacular about it but poke craving was satisfied so mission accomplished. read more

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Many of you know I worked for Yelp as a Community Manager for over a decade and after all those years writing reviews I NEEDED some time off. Well, I officially found the spot that motivated me to make a triumphant return. Z's Buddies fills a huge void in the hearts of so many South Parkians and does it from a shiny red food truck. Dare I deem them as the Sushi Ota on wheels? Ok, maybe a bit of a stretch, but their food is incredibly fresh. Every time I've eaten here it's been an absolute bright spot in my day and it's quite affordable to boot. If you're in the area and haven't given these guys a try, definitely bookmark it and give them some support. read more

Let me start off by saying first: OMG! I am so thankful that I got to go to this experience. Shout out to Yelp San Diego. This food was banging! It was so good. This is literally the best sushi that I have had since coming to San Diego in 2019. And I talked to the guys that were preparing the food/own the truck and they told me they go out and get fresh seafood, chicken, produce etc every single day. They are the nicest. Like they're so nice and they are so willing to talk to you. I'm so happy that they decided to come down here from Portland and open up this food truck. We're going back next week. The prices are amazing and so worth it. So to the food. I got the double dragon sushi burrito. It's got shrimp tempura, fresh veggies, and crab salad. And I got mine with spicy mayo just because I don't like eel sauce. Which is what it comes with. I loved it and I usually don't like seaweed with my sushi. I usually get it with soy paper but I don't even care this time because it's just so good. I also got shrimp tempura which was so crunchy and crispy and delicious. It comes with a spicy mayo dipping sauce and oh goodness gracious. The two items go perfectly together. My husband got the black widow sushi burrito and that comes with the shrimp tempura and fried crab and everything that my burrito came with. My daughter got the chicken katsu bento box. I may or may not have had a piece of hers on the way home. I cannot confirm or deny. But if I did have a piece of hers, I would have to say that it was so crunchy and crispy and the chicken was juicy. Seriously just good food all around. Make sure when you're there that you talk to the guys in the truck because like I said they're wonderful people. read more

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I was FLOORED by how high the quality was of their sushi. I have a Poke Burrito and it had thick cuts of salmon and tuna and I was in heaven. The price is extremely well priced compared to other places or even regular rolls at a restaurant. They absolutely have a new regular from me! read more

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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.

Zs buddies is AMAZING! We booked the truck for my sons 18th birthday party and they were extremely nice, responsive, and awesome in their communication leading up to the event. As for the food, I would give it 10 stars. From the chicken katsu (my absolute favorite... SO flavorful and crispy) the sushi burritos, poke... everything was DELICIOUS! The kids all loved it and we will definitely use them for our next event. read more

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Delicious Katsu chicken and rainbow roll! The Katsu chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, and the accompanying sauce is amazing. The sushi didn't have too much rice, and had fresh fish. We already ate some, so the photos aren't perfect. We really hope they'll consistently return to the Grape Street target parking lot. read more

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I planned to grab sushi at our local Japanese Market but was pleasantly surprised to see Z Buddies Sushi Truck. I was a little hesitant but after reading reviews I can agree this is pretty good quality fish and flavors are delightful as well! I've never thought about having a sushi truck cater an event of mine but this is a choice forsure! read more

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I got the nigiri combo and the california roll, deep fried. Total price was $21 cash and I tipped for a total of $25. Worth every penny!!! Rice was nice and sticky and did not crumble when dipped in soy sauce, which is a personal pet peeve of mine so I was VERY PLEASED!! Pieces of the deep fried california roll were a mouthful and there was an excellent ratio of the deep fry batter, rice, and inside fillings. Topped with aioli and eel sauce, yummy!! I ate both before photos because food should be enjoyed I asked and they are planning on making the Grape Street parking lot location there go-to spot. Love to see good food coming to South Park!!! read more

This gem is very easy to miss if you're not familiar with what's in the area. I can't tell you how many times I've been to the Target and Native Poppy and didn't see that there was Z'S BUDDIES LOCATED RIGHT THERE IN THE PARKING LOT!! It was a warm Friday and I thought it was about time I try this place out. I was absolutely not disappointed and my expectations were exceeded. I ordered the salmon and tuna poke rice bowl and shrimp tempura and both were absolutely amazing. The salmon and tuna were both so fresh and the sauce they use to marinade is absolutely refreshing and savory. The amount of greens, avocado, cucumber, and seaweed salad are perfect. For the amount of food that you get, it is obvious that it can be shared between two people. The shrimp tempura was amazing. Very light batter, fresh shrimp, and the perfect crunch and crisp with each bite. I highly recommend getting those two items if you stop by after your crazy target run in South Park. Ken and his team-- you are all doing a fantastic job and I cannot wait to try more items on your menu! Thank you! read more

Dear Z's buddies, please open in PB! I loveeee the Mt Fuji burrito. My husband and I actually hate sushi burritos. Never enough fish, hard to eat, and not flavorful. I asked for less rice and they really delivered. Everything was fresh, and I'm craving one again today! Tasted very healthy. We didn't like the rainbow roll (especially the mixture inside. Needed fish not the soft mixture). Will be back for sure! read more

Found this truck along our spontaneous walk down the Seaport/Harbor area. We ordered a Chicken Katsu Bento, T&S Poke Bowl, and Shrimp Tempura. Poke bowl was fresh and generous servings. Everything is made to order and taste is delicious. Highly recommend! read more

The oversized burrito is a MUST. It was a little expensive but 100% worth it. A true masterpiece that I have never experienced. This truck came to my work at Viasat and they worked so hard during the lunch rush read more

Zs Buddies - Sushi Oversized Burrito - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

Definitely brought the spice with their sauce! Absolutely grateful for the opportunity to try the options they had. Service was great. Food was very fresh, and loved that they were in a reasonable location where parking wasn't too tough. Everything, in each of the entree + appetizer, was fresh! Would highly recommend. read more

Oh man, the sushi truck of my dreams right here. They come to my office every once in awhile (usually once a month) and I mark my calendar for it. Sadly, they usually come on Friday which is the day my team goes out to lunch together. So, I only get to have it when lunch plans fall through. They serve delicious sushirritos and that's all I need to have. I always get the volcano sushirrito with no salmon and they are happy to customize it slightly for me. It's fresh and spicy, just the way I like it. They had a sign up the first time I came out to make it "mega" and it did not disappoint. I think the burrito came out twice the size of the normal one. It was epic. The last time I had it I had to ask for mega, it is a couple of dollars more but well worth it. The guys working are attentive and friendly and are willing to customize as needed. I'm sure they won't go overboard on that though, but they offer a wide variety of options to really get you sushi fix. Highly recommend this truck if it's in the area. read more

Zs Buddies - Mega - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped into the Societe brewery for a group meet up event right artwork without dinner. I couldn't hold out any longer and decided to check out the Zs Buddies Sushi menu. Their menu consists of appetizers, sushi rolls poke bowls and sushi burritos and their daily specials. I went for the double dragon sushi burrito loaded with shrimp tempura, imitation crab, cucumber, red cabbage, carrots, avocado and lettuce. The burrito was good size and filling for myself. It comes with packets of soy sauce and ginger. The price was about average compared to other sushi burritos around the area. The flavor was good but nothing that really stood out to me. Overall the service was quick and customer service was nice. The burrito was good for a food truck but there are a few better places nearby. But for the convenience it's worth it. read more

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This was one of the food trucks that comes to my office every Friday and one of the few I hope comes back. It was fresh, different, and worth trying again. Prices were totally fair, and it was one of those weird things that just worked. Only change I'd make is adding spicy mayo next time. But there will be a next time. read more

Zs Buddies - Double Dragon- no avocado (allergies) - Food Trucks Near Me - San Diego, California