Sushi Cuisine: 24 Restaurants Found
Robata Ya Oton
Address: 5447 Kearny Villa Rd Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 (Map)
In a traditional, cozy, and calming atmosphere, Robata Ya Oton offers patrons traditional Japanese fare that most Japanese restaurants strayed away from. Located in Kearny Mesa, Robata Ya Oton specializes in the art of “Robatayaki”: the original traditional Japanese barbecue cooked in front of customers and served direct, similar to the style of sushi. The chef sits in plain view of the customers and surrounds himself with selected ingredients he has on display for all. This offers a lively setting and one-on-one interaction with the chef to help him create the quintessential dish for each guest. Delve into traditional Yakimono (Grilled Dish) like Grilled Marinated Black Cod with Miso Flavor or Yellowtail Cheek. Each dish is carefully handcrafted by master Robatayaki chefs and grilled to excellence. In addition, guests have the choice of ordering Hot Pot Dishes called “Nabemono”, and starched filled dishes called “Shime” that close the dining experience in traditional Japanese culture. Few Western Japanese restaurants serve the type of cuisine that Robata Ya Oton does. Luckily, San Diego has a gem like Robata Ya Oton that has stood the test of time.
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Ocean Room
Address: 630 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 (Map)
Boasting fresh sushi and an oyster bar overlooking an open kitchen, Ocean Room also offers fresh seafood including shellfish cooked to perfection using a kettle steaming technique. This is something that is rarely seen here on the west coast as it is a technique utilized more in the southern region of the United States, particularly Louisiana. Located in the center of Fifth Avenue in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego, Ocean Room’s contemporary décor, friendly staff, and flavorful seafood creations - headed up by Chef Felix Frias - will be a sure bet to indulge in the freshest seafood that San Diego has to offer.
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Onami-TORA
Address: 1640 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 206, San Diego, CA 92108 (Map)
Seafood enthusiasts flock to Onami-TORA’s all-you-can-eat Japanese seafood buffet stocked with fresh salads, a vast spread of sushi, gourmet hot food, fresh baked goods, and more. With so many tasty offerings to choose from, diners revisit their buffet favorites again and again. And lucky for everyone, Onami-TORA’s reasonable prices make the prospect of coming back a definite reality. Fresh produce and seafood is delivered daily for Onami-TORA’s staff of professional chefs to work their magic on—new dishes are always finding their way to the forefront for guests to enjoy. Known for having a light, relaxed, and clean atmosphere, Onami-TORA is ideal for lunch, dinner, special occasions, and an excuse to indulge.
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Ki Ku Ya
Address: 3949 Governor Drive, La Jolla, CA 92122 (Map)
Sushi Ki Ku Ya offers a complete sushi bar operated by Master Sushi Chef Yutaka Nakanote, formerly of Shogun in La Jolla. With his terrific talents, Chef “Naka” aims to create delightful traditional Japanese and Korean entrees that are equally appetizing and visually pleasing. His playful specialty rolls are the menu’s highlight, but the restaurant serves everything from sashimi to tofu, and skewered yakitori to noodles. The restaurant offers casual dining and a friendly atmosphere. Chef “Naka” and the wait staff are very responsive to patrons' needs and will create a dish catering to your individual tastes.
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Sushi Yaro
Address: 7905 Engineer Road, San Diego, CA 92111 (Map)
Sushi Yaro, literally translating to, “Let’s do sushi,” is an appropriate name for this local gem tucked away in the backstreets of Kearny Mesa. Chef and owner Sam Cha discovered his culinary passion for sushi while stationed in Japan. In a traditional style sushi bar, Sushi Yaro boasts the expected large sushi bar where patrons can sit back and marvel at Chef Cha’s distinctive style and see his personality come alive through his edible artwork. Accents of Japanese culture subtlety show themselves through artwork and details along the bar. This menu is home to conventional Japanese cuisine of fresh hand rolls, ngiri and sashimi. Fresh seafood such as tuna, salmon, octopus and yellowtail is candidly integrated into various sushi and entrée selections. Most popular, Chef Cha is known for his “One Night Stand” roll, which famously changes every day and reflects the freshest of fish and local ingredients for sushi connoisseurs.
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