Best places: Japanese restaurants in San Diego

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Sushi Ota
Sushi restaurant
Chef-owned Japanese outfit in a modest strip-mall locale crafts premium sushi & omakase tastings.
4.70 (2.3K reviews)
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SOICHI
Sushi restaurant
Traditional Japanese restaurant serving sushi & sashimi amid simply decorated surroundings.
$$$$
4.80 (349 reviews)
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Menya Ultra
Ramen restaurant
Snug, understated destination for choice ramen & Japanese beer in a busy strip mall.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
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RAKITORI Japanese Pub&Grill
Ramen restaurant
Chill hangout with sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese bites, plus happy hours & local beers on tap.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Izakaya Masa
Izakaya restaurant
Cozy Japanese spot offering sushi, ramen & udon alongside a wide selection of sake, beer & soju.
$$ $$
4.60 (917 reviews)
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Temakeria San Diego
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great experience, amazing customer service, fresh fish, delicious taste and options! Highly recommend. Salmon & shrimp is definitely the best choice!
$$ $$
4.90 (185 reviews)
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Sushi Deli 3
Sushi restaurant
Popular sushi dining spot known for hearty rolls & hefty menus amid a buzzy scene.
$ $$$
4.50 (2.6K reviews)
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Kyoto Sushi
Restaurant
Buzzy location crafting classic Japanese eats, from sushi rolls to teriyaki fare.
4.60 (576 reviews)
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Buta Japanese Ramen
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This place lives up to the 4.8 rating. It's a small little place but the ramen is good and so is the service. The fried avocado was also great. I saw someone order the milky green tea, I think I might go back just to try it
$ $$$
4.70 (310 reviews)
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Nishiki Ramen
Ramen restaurant
Bright, modern offshoot of a Japanese chain serving ramen & an assortment of small plates & snacks.
4.50 (2K reviews)
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Underbelly
Ramen restaurant
Snug counter for hearty bowls of ramen & Japanese comfort grub in an industrial-chic setting.
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
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Ikiru Sushi
Sushi restaurant
No-frills sushi spot offering the usual menu of sushi rolls, sake & Japanese beers plus delivery.
$$ $$
4.60 (527 reviews)
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Sushi Deli 1
Sushi restaurant
Popular sushi dining spot known for hearty rolls & hefty menus amid a buzzy scene.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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Tajima Ramen Convoy
Ramen restaurant
Ramen restaurant with an industrial-chic design offering several toppings, plus rice bowls.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.8K reviews)
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The Village SD
Vegan restaurant
😠 I will start off by saying that the food here is so good. However, it’s very unfortunate, because I will not recommend a place that is actively harming it’s community. The owner blatantly supports anti-mask and anti-vaxx movements (I.e San Diego Say No) If you are weary about going out to places tha...
$$ $$
4.60 (516 reviews)
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Yakyudori
Japanese restaurant
Modern Japanese storefront eatery specializing in yakitori & ramen paired with beer, sake & soju.
$ $$$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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CoCo Ichibanya SAN DIEGO
Japanese curry restaurant
👍👍 The place is a bit small for how crowded it gets. We waited a bout 15 minutes to get a table for 2. Once seated, the staff is very fast at getting your order. You don't wait too long after to get your food. Everything is freshly cooked and well prepared. The taste was great, and the portions were pe...
4.50 (921 reviews)
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Full Moon SD
Sushi restaurant
Luxe choice for sushi & Asian-inspired cuisine offers banquet & chef's counter seating.
4.50 (785 reviews)
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Chopstix
Japanese restaurant
Low-key restaurant serving homemade Japanese fare including sushi, meat dishes & ramen bowls.
4.50 (770 reviews)
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Ichiban
Japanese restaurant
Veteran Japanese eatery offering sushi & bento, plus daily happy-hour specials on rolls & beer.
4.50 (747 reviews)
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