Best Japanese restaurants in San Diego

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1. Benihana - San Diego, CA

4.3

Awesome(6008)

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• Japanese • Mission Valley

Booked 114 times today

The only reason I gave lower stars because we had to wait for 90 minutes for the chefs to come and the grill was off as well

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2. Harmony Cuisine 2B1

4.9

Exceptional(128)

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• Japanese • Kearny Mesa

Booked 5 times today

Reservations are recommended and we showed up on time and were promptly seated. If you're looking for strictly an abundance of typical sushi rolls, they don't have a ton of options but the options they do have were good and the fish to rice ratio was perfect. More fish, and a feeling of 'less' rice than other places with massive rolls. What this place has and what you should be going here for, is the amazing quality in fish and presentation. The sashimi and nigiri were delicious and we had to practically try everything on the menu. Service was amazing, everyone was attentive to details and making sure you received what you ordered and that everything was high quality. Looking forward to coming here again.

3. Tachido Sushi

4.1

Excellent(16)

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• Sushi • North Park

Booked 1 time today

The sushi was good. Appetizers were good. They sat us at the bar which was a little uncomfortable. Overall good date night spot.

4. Lumi

4.5

Awesome(321)

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• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 70 times today

Excellent food and trendy atmosphere. Sushi is fresh.

5. Bang Bang

4.6

Exceptional(330)

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• Sushi • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 34 times today

Our 1st at Bang bang and the food, service and ambiance exceeded our expectations.. we will definitely be back with more friends!!

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6. Gyu-Kaku - Downtown San Diego

4.5

Awesome(180)

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• Japanese • Downtown / Gaslamp

Booked 41 times today

It was great! The server, Madison is super helpful and very considerate!

7. Shimbashi Izakaya

4.7

Exceptional(826)

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• Japanese • Del Mar

Booked 17 times today

I love their outdoor patio. You can catch the sunset over the ocean while enjoying their heaters. And believe it or not they have happy hour during the week from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. It gets busy so come early.

8. Sushi Mori

4.4

Awesome(15)

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• Japanese • La Jolla

Booked 3 times today

Great food!

9. Yummy Sushi

4.5

Awesome(180)

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• Asian • Coronado

Booked 3 times today

Yummy is definitely one of our go to sushi restaurants here in San Diego! Our favorites and items that we order EVERY time we dine (which is at least once a week) are: Spicy Garlic Edamame Crispy Philly Wontons 3 Amigos Roll Long Weekend Roll Yummy Crispy Roll Yellowtail Special Tuna Tataki Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Toro Nigiri (It’s like butter! TOP quality) Truffle Amaebi Wagyu Nigiri Salmon Nigiri To drink the Red Passion and Strawberry Sake Don’t forget to order fresh wasabi to garnish on your nigiri and rolls! It is absolutely delicious!!