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Japanese in San Diego.
42 open San Diego places from Roger’s notes tagged Japanese. 6 are a Roger’s pick. Most in Kearny Mesa, Hillcrest, Pacific Beach.

Kearny Mesa · 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
From Roger’s order notes: Ramen with salmon roe (ikura)










Carmel Valley · 11375 El Camino Real
Ken Sushi Workshop
From Roger’s order notes: Pride Omakase (6 courses)

Kearny Mesa · 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Menya Ultra
From Roger’s order notes: Tonkotsu ramen (noodles a little undercooked)


Kearny Mesa · 8055 Armour St
Nishiki Ramen - Kearny Mesa
From Roger’s order notes: Signature Nishiki ramen (Tonkotsu-style)



Hillcrest · Hillcrest
RB Sushi
From Roger’s order notes: Red surf clam nigiri (the best of a subpar buffet)









Kearny Mesa · 3904 Convoy St
Yokohama Yakitori Koubou
From Roger’s order notes: Assorted organ skewers (tongue, liver, heart, gizzard)
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