SD Foodie guide
Three of the nine places Roger recommended in 2022 sit within a few blocks of each other in University Heights: Soichi’s omakase counter on Adams Avenue, and Plumeria and Madison on the same stretch of Park Boulevard. Madison is temporarily closed for renovation as of September 2026; Soichi and Plumeria still anchor the neighborhood.
Roger's University Heights omakase recommendation from 2022, paired with Tadokoro as his two go-to sushi counters.
A vegetarian Thai favorite where the panang curry is Roger's personal starting point and the menu gives mixed groups plenty of room.
A University Heights restaurant where the cocktail program is a genuine reason to stay for dinner, not an afterthought to the food.
Published 2026-09-16. Last editorial update 2026-09-16.