12 Best Japanese Restaurants in Carlsbad

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GONZO!

GONZO! Ramen • $
300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Gonzo Green - Vegan Ramen
Chicken Karaage Bowl
Bottled Beer Large
Pork Chicken Gyoza
Spicy Miso Ramen
Gonzo Black Ramen
Calamari Karaage
Pork Chashu Bowl
Black Garlic Oil
Gonzo Katsu Curry

“Food was great! I love ramen and this spot is one of the best I've had! We got the Gonzo black and the tonkatsu along with some takoyaki. The Takoyaki was average, but the ramen was superb! The broth was rich and was very flavorful. The staff was really nice and the food came out quickly as well. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely stop by again!“

4.7 Superb794 Reviews
Yoshino Japanese • $
2913 State St, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Poke Bowl

“Bento place run by a real Japanese fellow (and a real nice one, to boot). They know how to make proper sushi rice. Their selection is limited, and if you aren't there at opening, you run the risk of them having run out of your favorite thing.“

4.8 Superb34 Reviews
Tabu Shabu Bressi Ranch Japanese •
2674 Gateway Rd Suite 190, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Wild Shrimp and Reserve Angus Beef for Tabu Shabu
Crunchy Garlic Edamame
Mochi Ice Cream
Wagyu Short Rib
Cucumber Salad
Hot Pot

“OMG .... I came in hangry... cranky ... I Love sukiyaki ... my mom made it when I was little, hard to find good sukiyaki,. I told my hubs would love to find a place that had good sukiyaki, Bless his heart, he found it ... and everyone, our Hot Pot assistant was Hayden, was SO NICE and HELPFUL!! (swish, swish, swish) I love you get to cook and eat at your own pace ... ?The sukiyaki was SO GOOD... We will go again soon ... and we've been sharing with friends!They don't take reservations?, and we waited about 10 minutes! Well worth the wait even when you are hungry and cranky ?Highly recommend!!✨️“

4.5 Superb82 Reviews
Tomoyama sushi Japanese • $$
6949 El Camino Real #201, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Green Tea Ice Cream
Chicken Teriyaki
Teriyaki Chicken
Spicy Tuna Roll
Carlsbad Roll
Chicken Katsu
Seaweed Salad
Garlic Edamame
Sashimi Combo
Sushi Combo

“Salmon roll super fresh, great promo on sake right now, authentic atmosphere. Not a ton of gluten free options but I'm pretty happy with the basics. Our server, Aria, was very thoughtful and considerate making sure we had a good experience...we had been outside and caught in a surprise downpour and were cold and wet. She brought is hot water with lemon to help us warm up because it was too late in the day for us for any caffeinated green tea.“

4.4 Superb102 Reviews
Sushi Taisho Sushi • $$
300 Carlsbad Village Dr suite 214, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Vegetable Egg Rolls Vegetarian
N Y Lobster Roll
California Roll
Chicken Katsu
Garlic Edamame
Rainbow Roll
Poke Bowl
Sushi
Tuna

“Food was great and the female wait staff were so nice but the male kitchen staff made my friend and I quite uncomfortable with so much staring at one point it seemed all of them were out in the front and were staring so much. No hate to the restaurant but i’d like to comment on it because this sort of stuff can be very uncomfortable for women I’m just trying to enjoy a meal and don’t want men staring for no reason.“

4.4 Superb94 Reviews
Mot'to Japanese Grill Japanese • $
5600 Paseo Del Norte #115A, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Shrimp Combo Plate
Poke Bowl Excluding Side
Asian Chicken Salad
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Teriyaki
California Roll
Cucumber Salad
Tonkotsu Ramen
Katsu Chicken
Rainbow Roll

“I recently visited Mot'to Japanese Grill and had a fantastic dining experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. The interior design of the restaurant was modern and sleek, creating a calming ambiance.The menu at Mot'to Japanese Grill offers a variety of traditional Japanese dishes as well as some unique and creative twists. I highly recommend trying their signature rolls, which were beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the portion sizes were generous.What impressed me the most about Mot'to Japanese Grill was the quality of their ingredients. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and you could tell that they take pride in using only the best ingredients. The attention to detail in each dish was evident and made for a truly memorable dining experience.The service at Mot'to Japanese Grill was exceptional. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. They also made sure to check on us throughout the meal to ensure that we were satisfied with our food.In addition to the amazing food and service, the prices at Mot'to Japanese Grill were reasonable. I felt that I got a lot of value for my money, especially considering the quality of the food. I will definitely be returning to try more dishes on the menu.Overall, I highly recommend Mot'to Japanese Grill to anyone looking for authentic and delicious Japanese cuisine. The combination of top-notch ingredients, creative menu options, and exceptional service make for a dining experience that is truly outstanding. I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes.“

4.4 Superb83 Reviews
Hooked On Sushi Sushi • $$
2508 S El Camino Real A-B, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi and Sushi Combo with Spicy Tuna Roll
Garlic Edamame
Fresh Sushi
Oceanside
Carlsbad
Poke Bowl
Zombie
Nigiri

“Hit theeee SPOT! I've been craving sushi & after 3 different places this week I was still searching. Last night my husband and I got the teriyaki combo plate and I had the Carlsbad Lagoon.That roll is phenomenal! The mixture of lime, cilantro & fish ?.. OMG!“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Sushi Kuchi Sushi • $$
7180 Avenida Encinas #100, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Caterpillar Roll
Salmon Teriyaki
Sashimi Platter
Star Wars Roll
Rainbow Roll
Dragon Roll
Sushi Lunch
Mango Roll
Miso Soup
Vegas Roll

“It was my first time here and I just want to say that the staff was amazing the sushi rules were very well put together taste very wonderful and they had a very fast service I have to admit I was in love. Like I said it was out of the blue and I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good place for sushi!“

4.2 Good95 Reviews
Blue Ocean Robata & Sushi Bar Japanese • $$
2958 Madison St #100, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

Blue Ocean Omakase Box
Wagyu Meatball Robata
Individual Sashimi
Baby Octopus Robata
Deluxe Sashimi
Pork Belly Bao
Spicy Tuna Roll
Dynamite Roll
Yakitori
Edamame

“Positives:All the American style rolls were very good.The Sashimi Deluxe was also very good; came fresh and in pretty large slices.The Garlic Edamame was very good and everyone at the table enjoyed it.Great Atmosphere and quick serviceCons:Had the absolute worst Old Fashioned I've ever had in my life. I recommend sticking to the beer and wine menu.“

4.2 Good101 Reviews
Rolled Up SD @ Windmill Food Hall Japanese •
890 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad

“Being someone who loves sushi, this is definitely a great place to stop. My friend had talked about Rolled Up and wanted to introduce it to us. I walked around Windmill Food Court and decided that I was wanting to try some sushi. I had never tried a Sushi Burrito before and have heard a great deal of good things about it. I ended up going with The Works Sushi Burrito, and man was it delicious. Loved the great selection of fish, tempura, and vegetables that made up the inside of the burrito. High quality ingredients. My burrito took about 15/20 minutes to be made, whilst others in my group only waited for about 5. It was fantastic, but for $20 I would say it definitely is an expensive meal. If you are willing to shell out the $20 I would definitely say it's worth a try!“

4.1 Good39 Reviews

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J BOX

J BOX Korean • $
5814 Van Allen Way Ste135, Carlsbad

“J Box @ The Island is by far my favorite lunch spot. I come here at least 1-2 times per week.They have the freshest Poke around. They really ruined all the other Poke places for me because every time I try one - I always compare it to theirs and it is never as good.“

3.6 Good13 Reviews
Yamariki Sushi Japanese • $$
7610 Via Campanile #148, Carlsbad

Customers` Favorites

The Bomb and Jimmy Special Rolls
Miso Soup and Salad
Ex Girlfriend Roll
Salmon Lemon Roll
Caterpillar Roll
California Roll
Fresh Wasabi
Rainbow Roll
Garden Salad
Edamame

“Absolutely loved this sushi restaurant! I got the double salmon tempura roll, and the baked salmon roll and they were both absolutely delicious.Service was great and they got a 30% off happy hour from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM each day which is awesome.“

3.9 Good68 Reviews
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