The call
The documented visit included surf clam. This record does not turn that order into a recommendation.
What to order
- Surf clam
Japanese
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
A Gaslamp sushi chain restaurant Roger rated 3 stars, citing a 25-minute wait for sushi-bar seating, inattentive sushi chefs, watered-down wasabi, and so-so tuna and rolls, though a friendly waitress and decent surf clam kept the rating from going lower.
From Roger’s camera roll
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Posted 2008-08-20
From Roger’s Foursquare
On Roger’s lists: SD Sushi Joints!.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 1 time on Swarm, most recently Jan 22, 2011. See the check-in log
2008-01-06day precision · source explicit
“This place definitely isn't for sushi/sashimi fanatics.”
Waited 25 minutes for a seat at the sushi bar. The waitress provided good service, but the sushi chefs were inattentive; the restaurant felt crowded, loud and more bar-focused than food-focused, with most guests there to drink. Wasabi lacked kick, and the tuna and rolls weren't very fresh, though the surf clam was decent.
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RecommendedPrice varies
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The Nolen
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A low-key rooftop whiskey-cocktail bar above a Gaslamp hotel; Roger says the list is smaller than Whiskey House or Aero's but the Old Fashioned or Sazerac still hits, alongside tasty tater tots.
- From the order notes
- Old Fashioned · Sazerac · Tater tots
- Go for
- Whiskey cocktails · A low-key rooftop spot
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RecommendedPrice varies
Gaslamp
Taqueria Los Chuchys
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A family-owned Gaslamp taqueria Roger calls a great substitute for El Gordo, with more generous portions and carne asada, adobada, and birria all on point.
- From the order notes
- Carne asada · Adobada · Birria
- Go for
- Tacos near the Gaslamp · A family-run alternative to El Gordo
Latest recorded visit2019
RecommendedPrice varies
Gaslamp
Parfait Paris
FrenchBakery
A Gaslamp French bakery Roger liked for its selection of sweets — macarons, pastries, and even a sour beer.
- From the order notes
- Macarons · Pastries
- Go for
- Gaslamp sweets stop
Latest recorded visit2015-05-28
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Browse the Japanese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
Roger’s pick$$$$
Old Town
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JapaneseSushi
One of the two omakase counters Roger named when asked where to take a visiting friend for sushi in 2022.
- From the order notes
- Omakase
- Go for
- A special sushi dinner · Letting the chef choose
Latest recordRecommended 2022
Roger’s pick$$$$
University Heights
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JapaneseSushi
Roger's University Heights omakase recommendation from 2022, paired with Tadokoro as his two go-to sushi counters.
- From the order notes
- Omakase
- Go for
- A special occasion · Letting the chef choose
Latest recordRecommended 2022