[Restaurant Info
While hidden from the road in the La Jolla UTC area, Cafe Japengo should not be missed. The upscale restaurant offers what is consistently dubbed the best sushi in San Diego as well as inventive Pacific Rim Cuisine. Executive Chef Jay Payne excels in crafting fresh, often exotic ingredients in innovative ways, with tantalizing dishes that almost threaten to overshadow the sushi. However, with Sushi Chef Jerry Warner’s 17-year tenure, and unrivaled creativity, the fresh, inspired sushi offerings more than hold their own. Guests looking for an especially unique experience should sit at the sushi bar, where Chef Warner crafts custom-made offerings not on the menu.
Restaurant Features
- Catering Services
- Full Bar
- Happy Hours
- Hotel Dining
- Outdoor Seating
- Prix Fixe Menu
- Valet Parking
- Wheelchair Access
- Working Fireplace
Recommended for
- Business Dining
- Dining Alone
- Meet for a Drink
- Quiet Conversation
- Romantic Dining
- Special Occasion
| Business Hours: | Business Hours |
| Customer Reviews: | 11 Reviews |
| Our Rating: |  |
| Neighborhood: | La Jolla & UTC |
| Cuisine: | Fusion, Japanese, Sushi, |
| Price: | $$$ (3 course meal) |
| Coupon: | Restaurant Coupons |
| Address: | 8960 University Center Lane La Jolla CA 92122 |
| Cross Street: | I-5 & La Jolla Village Dr. (Hyatt Regency) |
| Parking: | Self Parking & Valet |
| Dress Code: | Business Casual |
| Phone: | (858) 450-3355 |
| Payment Options: | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover |
| Corkage Fee: | 0.00 |
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| Chef: | Jerry Warner - Executive Chef |
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| Signature Recipe: | - Signature Recipes |
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| Menu: | N/A |
| Open Since: | 1990 |
| Capacity: | N/A |
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| Awards: | Best Sushi in San Diego 2006 San Diego Magazine Best Pacific Rim 2005 San Diego Magazine |
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