By Hannah George By Hannah George | July 9, 2024 | Food & Drink, Feature, Eat, Sushi, Features, Food & Drink, Featured, Food & Drink Feature, Apple News, Guides,
Nigiri at Soichi Sushi. PHOTO COURTESY OF SOICHI SUSHI
Tucked away in Old Town, Sushi Tadokoro serves some of the most authentic sushi on the West Coast. From succulent scallops to Golden Eye snapper, this Michelin-starred establishment’s menu offers sushi executed with the utmost precision.
A gem among San Diego sushi restaurants, Makai Sushi crafts dishes unlike any other. Cali sushi burritos, seafood tostadas and Godzilla poke bowls are just a few of its unique creations, which utilize fresh fish and flavorful ingredients.
If you’re seeking a top-tier sushi experience, Kinme Omakase should be at the top of your list. Renowned for its historical Kaiseki cuisine and Edomae sushi, this upscale spot’s omakase prix fixe is an excellent choice for discerning sushi connoisseurs.
Discover edomae-style nigiri at Kinme Omakase. PHOTO BY JAMES TRAN
Known for its mouthwatering omakase menu, University Height’s Soichi Sushi offers a bespoke experience served directly by its master sushi chef. Whether you order the uber-fresh Hokkaido uni or the melt-in-your-mouth toro, we promise you won’t be disappointed.
Though San Diego is brimming with delicious sushi options, Azuki Sushi remains a top choice within the community. You can’t go wrong with any of its menu options, including the R U Kidding Me? Roll, stuffed with blue crab and flash-fried leeks, and the Kobe roll featuring A5 Miyazaki wagyu.
An artful piece of nigiri from Hidden Fish. PHOTO BY CRAVE IMAGERY
Hidden Fish takes intimate dining to a new level. With 12 seats only, this restaurant is best experienced through its 90-minute omakase, which leaves the decision-making to the chef.
With fish crafted in the delicate 200-year-old Edomae style, sushi at Matoi is highly rated for its incredible taste and presentation. Enjoy chef TJ’s prestigious Japanese dishes in this laidback atmosphere, where songs from the ’90s serve as the soundtrack to your dining experience.
This nondescript sushi venue is more than meets the eye. Personalized service is matched with a lengthy menu of Japanese favorites, from crunchy tempura and caterpillar rolls to yellowtail sashimi and Spanish mackerel sushi.
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Over in Oceanside, this gastropub is giving Japanese cuisine a royal revamp. While traditional nigiri, sashimi and sushi are all options, you can now have your roll deep-fried or smothered in arugula chimichurri.
Hailed as one of San Diego’s best sushi bars, Himitsu offers an elegant dining experience featuring high-standard sushi craftsmanship. With myriad fish offerings, sushi and sashimi are easily customizable to suit your preferences, but the specialty rolls are not to miss.
Jewel-like nigiri pieces from Himitsu. PHOTO COURTESY OF HIMITSU
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