Sake and Sapporo, not the sushi, per Roger
“Its edible and all but even at a Chinese buffet you can get better quality raw fish.”
Japanese
Roger was unimpressed with this packed Pacific Beach sushi spot, finding the mixed sashimi plate and rainbow rolls soggy and under-chilled; he said the sake and Sapporo beer were the best things on offer and recommended sushi seekers go elsewhere.
Roger was unimpressed with this packed Pacific Beach sushi spot, finding the mixed sashimi plate and rainbow rolls soggy and under-chilled; he said the sake and Sapporo beer were the best things on offer and recommended sushi seekers go elsewhere.
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“Its edible and all but even at a Chinese buffet you can get better quality raw fish.”
Surprised the place was so crowded, Roger and a friend grabbed high-top seats after finding the bar full; the mixed sashimi plate and rainbow rolls tasted soggy and under-chilled, and he said the sake and Sapporo beer were the only real highlights, recommending sushi seekers look elsewhere.
Stay in the neighborhood
A Pacific Beach sushi counter Roger calls the most authentic Japanese spot in town, praised for reservation-only demand, sushi-bar seating with the chefs, and standout sashimi, chirashi and uni.
Roger rated this 4 stars, admitting he'd passed this Garnet Avenue breakfast spot for years -- by car, skateboard, and on foot -- always wondering about the long line, before finally trying it for breakfast.
Roger rated this 4 stars, calling it decent pho with quick service and, at the time, the only spot in PB for it.
Keep exploring
Browse the Japanese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
One of the two omakase counters Roger named when asked where to take a visiting friend for sushi in 2022.
Roger's University Heights omakase recommendation from 2022, paired with Tadokoro as his two go-to sushi counters.