“This is a funky, earthy place. Incredible food and really friendly and informal staff. The space is small and the chairs at the bar not super comfortable, but it has a great beach vibe and most importantly tasty food. I had a strawberry mojito flavored hard kombucha on draft, very good. The server had lots of recommendations and I went with the Grandview roll and the Crispy rice. Both were great. Spicy and a touch pricy, but it’s sushi and California so not unexpected. Overall, a good spot to grab some tasty eats and experience a little local culture. I’d go back!“
“We come here about every 2 months. Consistent good service, the sushi is always tasty and fresh, and the atmosphere is casual. We typically come early as it fills up fast on the weekends. My kids love the katsu and I almost always get a spider roll as on one of our rolls.“
“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!“
“Service was amazing. Very nice workers. Ordered a yakisoba plate which was a great choice. The beef was very tender and the portion was HUGE. Also was recommended the chirashi sushi bowl. The fish did not disappoint. Honestly felt like I was back in Japan. Highly recommend this place! You will not regret.“
“Great food and service. The atmosphere is average hence the 3 star. The outside seating area and the heaters were GRRREAT. The Sapporo Ramen was delicious, perfectly spicy without being over the top. Kids fried chicken and rice and sweet potato fries were decent and tonkatsu was SOLID. And prices were very reasonable too.“
“This is amazing. The sushi is so fresh. Not even a hint of fishiness in any of the sushi. All you taste is the delicious fish. No weird after taste or anything like that. They have amazing specialty rolls. They've got truffles they've got smoker. They will blow your mind. I highly recommend people check this place.“
“Visiting from LA and I would drive down here again just for the sushi. Been eating sushi all my life and the quality and taste of the fish is a 10. Additionally, the Fantasy Roll is, by far, the BEST roll I've had in my life. The Tempura wasn't my favorite, but it was by no means bad.“
“Yoshino's sushi is the best. I love it and so do my children. The vinegared rice is also delicious and you can eat as much as you want. As soon as I took the first bite, I felt that the sushi was freshly made. Unfortunately, I will be moving so I won't be able to eat there anymore.“
“Bulgogi pancake and fried rice were particularly delicious. Rolls very good too. Service was good and friendly. Place had a nice vibe, and not too loud - possible to have a normal conversation over dinner without shouting over the music or other patrons. Will definitely be back.“
“Not only is your food so fun and great, but your staff is amazing. Big shout outs to the honest staff from Saturday night who saved my daughter's special diamond bracelet that she left on the counter when she was eating shabu shabu. I appreciate you guys so much!! Management, you are so blessed to have the honest team you do. Thank you guys, so much.“
“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.“
“There’s something for everyone here. From a sushi roll to the bento combo. I treated myself, Sunday night dinner was the Cali roll and steak bento combo, came with the soup and salad. Everything was spectacular. You’re hard pressed to find a better meal.“
“This is a Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy a pleasant meal with fresh ingredients and friendly service.Salmon skin salad is a great appetizer as it combines crispy fried salmon skin with vegetables.The special nigiri set was good and the California roll was well made, had a good texture and the ingredients were fresh.I think it will be a nice and enjoyable time to eat with your lover and family.The bathroom is inside, but it is also located near the restaurant bar, so you can use it comfortably.Udon is delicious because it has good broth, is not salty, and is protein.“
“We happened to stumble upon this cute restaurant. The place is nicely decorated with beautiful hanging lanterns.Their menu offers variety of options so you can definitely find a dish that suits your cravings. They offer delicious Poke Bowl, Ramen, Teriyaki Option, Boba, Cake and even Crepes too! Very well thought out menu that includes a lot of trendy food options! Very reasonable pricing considering their huge portion.Poke Bowl and Ramen are definitely our FAV!!! Black Ramen is flavorful and very delicious!! We will definitely come back to try more items on the menu“
“Probably the best hidden secret sushi spot in north county. Kuro-san is a excellent chief takes pride in all his creations. Easy to talk to, share a drink or even a good joke. Everything is delicious. Sushi is not rushed and should be enjoyed slowly, This not fast food. Service is good, but, when busy might take a little time. They feeling you get when walking is. Kuro is taking you to his world and you need to soak it all in. And Enjoy!!“
“This is a restaurant week review for lunch. I had the soup and sushi mixed plate.The soup was miso with some veggies - I appreciated that it was not overly salted.The sushi platter didn’t taste amazing, maybe the rice was a little dry. I was a little disappointed in the fish flavor. I love the vibe so may go back and try something else next time.Parking: Easier to park on the second floor instead of down by jimbos.“
“This place is awesome, the owner is so kind and friendly. I went a few months ago and was so kind. We had questions and he answered them and had such a great energy vibe. Seems like a one man show so you have to understand if it's "slow" but I mean what do you expect. It 's one guy so if you can get past that and put away your preferences for quick fast food and embrace that good food takes time. Then you'll really really enjoy this place.He also gave us Japanese candy for free which was awesome.“
“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!“
“Great sashimi and sushi. Definitely worth a visit. They have tuna belly and it was great. Sea urchin, vegetarian options, noodles and many more choices for everyone.You'll want a reservation as the wait can be long.Service varies depending on how busy they are.Vegetarian options: Lot's of options for vegetarians.Parking: Easy to find parking“
“Used to be absolutely in love with Tabu however this last time I went back after years to a new location I've never tried and quality has definitely shifted slightly on the negative side. I still enjoyed my food but the old quality was missing. The staff seemed a little distracted and not on top of the tables. The atmosphere was nice though. I really enjoyed the decor.“
“Me and my Dad frequent this spot, he does business at Palomar College. We've tried all the local Sushi restaurants and this is EASILY THE BEST.Today we had a Sashimi combo each, and I had 3 hand salmon rolls.We usually get a large Kirin each and a large sake to share.HUKU's fish is high QUALITY and the rolls are wrapped expertly. Get something with rice if you wanna get full, but if you are a fan of fish the SASHIMI and hand rolls are AMAZING.The COMPETING RESTAURANTS more EXPENSIVE despite the smaller portions and LOWER QUALITY fish. One local competitor has really cheap sake but it's exactly that, CHEAP and harsh.We think this is the "BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK" sushi in the area!“
“My boyfriend and I are pretty much sushi snobs and are critics of quality, freshness, flavor, ambiance, cleanliness and attention to detail. Junmai did NOT dissapoint! Great service, friendly, quick and hospitable. This is a must try restaurant! Would DEFINITELY recommend to friends and family!!“
“Absolutely crushed our expectations!The French Kiss was an absolute delight of flavors, The pork belly robata absolutely melted in our mouths, and the Summer roll (on its little skewers) was fresh and delightful.Even our dessert, the butterscotch pudding, was full of surprises. The addition of the black sesame seeds and the crushed cookies added so much complexity without taking anything away from a good, solid, creamy pudding.I did have to ding them one star on service though, as we went through our entire meal without receiving a single refill on our sodas. We didn't ask for one, but still, we shouldn't have to. Also, we asked for straws and they never arrived.Still, not enough to Mar the experience. 10/10 will come back.Parking: The parking lot in front of the place is very, very small. The Chase Bank lot across the street is for customers only during the day and a paid lot after. However, if you enter the lot and then keep going, there is free parking in a lot just on the far side of the Bank. It's really not that far of a walk to get the free parking.“
“Never leave reviews but I had to for this place, absolute gem, for the price they cannot be beaten. Been going for 2+ years regularly. Small mom and pop that's takeout only (at time of writing). The chef is generous with the fish portions, and the lady at the front is very kind and checks every order to make sure it is right. My only complaint is non-recyclable take-out boxes. Leave a nice tip!“
“We went in for a birthday celebration and we're seated very quick, which was perfect since we had little kids. Once sat down water was brought immediately and drink orders taken. Very good recommendations from the server to get the love boat for our larger party. Servers were all very nice and responsive to all the request. Thank you for making the birthday easy.Kid-friendliness: Brought 4 kids in range from 8 to 17.“
“What really sends this place to 5 stars is the price you get here. The food is good, above average, but not the best you can get. However, it's probably the best food you can get at that price anywhere in the county. If you like eel, get the Unagi donburi!“
“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!“
“Was a quiet night being a very rainy Monday. We devoured everything we ordered. Staff were gracious and friendly. Restaurant was clean and immaculate. Music was peaceful. We had one of the best meals we have had in Del Mar. We highly recommend. A must try. Will come back every time we are in town from Idaho.Vegetarian options: The veggie roll was so delicious. One of the best rolls I’ve had!“
“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.“
“One of my favorite sushi spots ever continues to never disappoint! I don't typically order the same thing since they have their specialty rolls that change monthly. I like to see what the latest rolls are at the moment. I ordered the no rice roll and another roll. Both were delicious! As always, I ordered their house salad and miso soup that were just as great.“
“To say that I'm a fan is a total understatement. I recommend this place to my family and friends all the time. First of all, I'm biased and I love hot pot but also AYCE hot pot is a precious gem! Not many places do it - most places are a la carte. $35 for good meat, tasty broth, unlimited noods, veggies, and Ice Cream to wrap it all up for 90 whole minutes is a deal! They are extremely strict on time and will let you know when it's last call for meat. Not a huge selection of meat, but that's fine bc most of it tastes good. Cannot recommend the Sukiyaki broth enough, if you get that, you do not need to dip your meat in any sauces. DO NOT GET THE SHABU SHABU broth. That is just code for plain, boring and underwhelming. Our server, Chris, was super nice. He was lowkey sarcastic in the most professional manner. I told him I regretted the Shabu Shabu broth and he totally understood the assignment. He went to grab Tomato Broth and fixed up our soup. Really really appreciate the hard work. He literally stood there and scooped out the boring Shabu soup to make room for tastier broth. the AYCDrink bar was intriguing to me at least but now I'm caring less about it. I still like it but I wouldn't pay for it. The tea/MT is just OK - the toppings make it better. Thank goodness Yelp lets us check in for free drinks!“
“This is a simple, no frills, small sushi restaurant located in Vista. It gets busy, but you never have to wait long for a seat. This is our family favorite for sushi. Their prices are reasonable. On top of that, they often have a Groupon special available for dine in only, so you can really get some good deals. The sushi rolls are well put together, fresh and flavorful. They have a wide selection. Those who don't like sushi can find other options such as teriyaki, which I absolutely love. Our favorites are the tiger roll, Crunchy roll, lemon, roll, and scary roll. We have tried just about everything and nothing has disappointed us! I absolutely love their hot tea.“
“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.“
“I didn't start shopping here until all the inflation hit us, and it has been a miracle place for me. I wish I had shopped here before then. Prices are good and their bulk section is awesome. Hopefully some day they'll get curbside pickup“
“I couldn't wait to try this place, This is a new start up place so have patience! The food was absolutely amazing, so fresh and delicious. I got the shrimp sandwich and the 1/2 egg and fresh fruit with a green tea. The wonderful nice ladies working there were so nice and made good suggestions! The place is starting up so there slowly making better menus but the place is still very clean,“
“We haven't eaten here in years - now we know what we've been missing!!! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. . .assorted tempura, pork dumplings, chicken teriyaki, mushroom/greenbean dish and a tempura style roll. Service was top notch, food was hot and fresh. Can't wait to return!!“
“The food and service here have been excellent both times I've been. The only place where I've had better salmon was in Seattle. The sushi here is very good. I lived in Japan and for about 1/2 an hour I was homesick. Bottom line, eat here. My favorite Japanese spot in San Diego county.“
“Eating sushi here was an exceptional experience! The restaurant had a fantastic selection of rolls and specialties. The salmon, yellowtail, and tuna hand rolls were especially amazing, each bursting with flavor and freshness. It was definitely a memorable dining experience. The service by Matilda, was amazing and the chef was fast and amazing.“
“Absolutely great experience after a ten year hiatus - we felt very welcomed by our Chef- I and my two friends both left satisfied. Whether it's nigiri or rolls, they've got you covered here. Park in the rear if it's too hectic up front on the 101. And a great place to "walk off" your meal as it's a single block from Fletcher Cove.“
“Generally reluctant to get Asian food outside of Kearny Mesa but I was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the stone pot with beef and a side of kimchi. The bowl was well balanced with all the veggies and having the option to additionally season your bowl is nice. I will say that it does come with an absolute minimal serving of protein (maybe 2 or 3 oz total) in the bowl and $4 for a tiny side of kimchi is a bit outrageous (total serving size pictured), but can't deny that it was delicious. I'd prefer to go to Kearny but if I was around the area and craving bibimbap, it's a decent option.“