San Diego sushi restaurants you'll love
Top sushi restaurants in San Diego, California
Craving sushi? How about slurpable udon noodles? You’ll find sushi and Japanese cuisine in San Diego all across the city. Choose from the many Japanese eateries of Downtown San Diego or the surprising vegan and modern Japanese cuisine of Little Italy. There are even food trucks to try and specialty lounges when you explore the restaurants near Broadway. Everything you’re searching for is just a quick drive away.
Enjoy traditional ramen, tempura, and sushi rolls as far as the East Village. From chic modern twists to casual sushi to go, ordering a roll or two is a great way to spend the afternoon or even date night. There are restaurants that cater to families with picky pallets and secluded romantic spots alike. When you order Japanese cuisine in San Diego, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from.
Invite your friends out for a sake tasting this evening. There are more than a few Japanese restaurants that serve this traditional beverage in San Diego. If sake isn’t your style, feel free to enjoy any of the imported Japanese beers or perhaps a cocktail if you so desire. The perfect way to wind down after a long week or begin your evening exploring San Diego’s nightlife. Try something new and see where it takes you!
Must-try sushi restaurants in San Diego
SEAFOOD • SALADS • SUSHI
Just Sushi To Go
5665 Lindo Paseo, San Diego
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Mixed Poke Bowl | $12.25 |
tuna & salmon, cucumber, avocado, house poke sauce, seaweed salad, ginger over sushi rice | |
Rolls Royce Combo | $14.99 |
Total 16 pcs; 4 pc orange karamel, 4 pc bad boy, 4 pc knacker Jack & 4 pc ninja rolls | |
California Royce Combo | $10.75 |
8 pieces of California roll, 4 pieces of spicy California roll and 4 pieces of shrimp tempura roll. |
Tajima Izakaya-Mercury
4411 Mercury St, San Diego
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Spicy Sesame Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Wood ear Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Diced Onions, Dried Chili, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Carnitas Ramen | $15.50 |
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg noodles, housemade Carnitas, ½ Ramen Egg, Red Radish, Cilantro, diced Onions, Lime, and dried Oregano. | |
Pork Gyoza | $7.00 |
Pan fried pork dumplings served with gyoza sauce |
SEAFOOD • SUSHI
Azuki Sushi
2321 5th Ave, San Diego
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Stardust | $22.00 |
Albacore, hobo, avocado topped with yellowtail, lemon slices, garlic ponzu. | |
Sunshine | $22.00 |
Black tiger prawn, tempura green onion wrapped in soy paper topped with salmon, avocado, citrus ponzu, lemon zest | |
Shiitake Miso Soup | $5.00 |
tofu, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and scallions |
Taka Sushi - San Diego
555 5th Ave, San Diego
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Spicy Tuna Roll 8pc | $14.00 |
Spicy tuna, masago, green onion, sesame seeed | |
Rainbow Roll 8pc | $22.00 |
California roll inside, Tuna, Salmon, White fish, avocado on top | |
Shrimp Tempura Roll 8pc | $17.00 |
Fried shrimp, crabmeat, sesame seed |
Tajima Ramen House-Convoy
4681 Convoy St, San Diego
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Tajima Ramen | $16.00 |
Original Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds. | |
Creamy Chicken Ramen | $14.00 |
Original creamy chicken broth, egg noodles, chicken chashu, ½ ramen egg, corn, spinach, carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds *Contains dairy". | |
Edamame | $5.00 |
Steamed Soy Beans. |
Tanuki Sake Bar
4191 ADAMS AVE, San Diego
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Vegetable Roll | $10.00 |
Avocado, cucumber, green onion, lettuce, yamagobo, & asparagus | |
Sunomono | $8.00 |
cucumber salad lightly seasoned in sweet vinegar | |
Hamachi Jalapeno Roll | $16.00 |
Inside: avocado, cucumber, & cilantro. Top: hamachi & jalapeno |
SUSHI • CURRY • TAPAS • RAMEN • FRENCH FRIES
Beshock Ramen Carlsbad - Carlsbad
2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad
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Spicy Miso Ramen | $17.95 |
Spicy tonkotsu miso broth, pork belly chashu, menma, seasoned half egg, green onion,and grilled corn | |
Tan Tan Ramen | $16.95 |
Pork broth with sesame spicy chili base, spicy ground pork, bok choy, green onions and chili strings | |
Vegan Tan Tan Ramen | $17.95 |
Spicy sesame vegetable broth, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, and pan fried spicy ground beyond meat. *Very Spicy!* |
Beshock Ramen - East Village
1288 Market Street, San Diego
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Spicy Miso | $17.95 |
Pork broth with spicy miso base. Pork chashu, seasoned half egg, corn, menma, green onion | |
Chicken Ramen | $15.95 |
Chicken broth with shio base, whole wheat noodles. Chiciken chashu, seasoned half egg, menma, spinach and green onion | |
Vegan Ramen | $15.95 |
Soy base vegetable broth top with sesame and chili oil. Tofu, veggies (cherry tomatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, grilled corn) |
Artifact + Craft Cafe at Mingei - MINGEI
1439 El Prado, San Diego
El PEZ KITCHEN & SUSHI\ - 3404 palm ave.
3404 Palm Avenue, San Diego
The Yasai - Convoy
4646 Convoy St, San Diego
Rakiraki Commons - Little Italy
2254 India Street, San Diego
SUSHI • POKE • RAMEN • NOODLES
Ototo Sushi - Point Loma
2558 Laning Rd, San Diego
SEAFOOD • SUSHI • RAMEN
Ototo Sushi Co. - Clairemont
5651 Balboa Ave, San Diego