San Diego has way too many sushi spots.
You’d expect nothing less from the gastronomically-inclined harbor city, but still, it can be daunting. This issue is compounded by the fact that sushi cravings come in a hundred different flavors. For every night your palate craves an exquisite balance between citrus and monkfish liver, there’s another night where all you want is salty ramen and deep-fried fish smothered in plum sauce.
Luckily for you, we’ve compiled the best San Diego sushi destinations for every occasion. Read on and prepare yourself for your next spontaneous sushi outing.
Get Freshness at Its Best at Sushi Ota
Sushi Ota is the pinnacle against which other San Diego sushi joints are tested. This eatery boasts premium ingredients such as fresh Yellowtail belly and uni (AKA sea urchin gonads). When a desire for authentic, high-quality sushi has overwhelmed any sensitivity to budgeting, Sushi Ota should top your list.
Balance Price and Flavor at Osaka Sushi
In this day and age of Yelp reviews, people have developed a ridiculous aversion to any restaurant with less than 4 stars. We’ve dubbed this phenomenon “three-star-phobia.” This is all to say that there is merit to any restaurant that has survived through the years, no matter its online ranking. Osaka offers truly tasty sushi rolls at bargain prices—you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better combination of value and flavor.
See Sushi’s Cutting Edge at Kula Revolving Sushi Bar
For every person who consults only their tongue when appraising a restaurant, there are those who appreciate a good gimmick. While the sushi at Kula Revolving Sushi Bar is likely outclassed by competitors, no one’s got anything on its delivery system.
Plates of fresh sushi stream out of the kitchen on a conveyor belt. See something you like? Grab the plate and eat it! Want something else? There’s an easy electronic ordering system at every table. Oh, and the best part? For every 15 plates you order, you get a cute, complimentary prize!
Eat and Drink in Abundance at Sushi Deli
Sometimes you just want sushi in abundance. With 3 locations in San Diego, Sushi Deli is the perfect place to sate such cravings. While aficionados of authenticity won’t be pleased with some of the… creative liberties Sushi Deli has taken, most food fans won’t have a problem with their massive portions or reasonable prices. In fact, the Californian-Asian twist to their is part of what makes it so delicious.
Note: The drink specials here make it a great destination for getting fed and feeling fine on a budget, especially with a big group.
Drag Your Sushi-Hating Friends to The Joint
Everyone has that one friend. You know, the one who has a distaste for sushi and seems to be proud of it. If dinnertime rolls around and you have one of these individuals aboard, steer your crew to The Joint in Ocean Beach. In addition to decadent sushi, they offer a range of sandwiches, tapas, and craft beers. Get your sushi fix without jeopardizing your friendships!
Learn To Roll Your Own at Café Japengo
There are plenty of places in San Diego to drop money on high-quality sushi. There aren’t many that will show you how to make your own. Based in La Jolla, Café Japengo has no such reservations. In addition to crafting dynamite (and sometimes avant-garde) sushi dishes, award-winning chef Jerry Warner hosts a hands-on sushi making class once per month.
Dance Your Pants Off at Bang Bang
Bang Bang is a club that features blasting music and Chinese lanterns across 3 separate spaces. This is just about the only venue that features dancing more prominently than it does sushi. Rest assured, it does both awesomely.
Warning: If you have an aversion to Ryan Gosling, avoid the bathroom here at all costs.
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