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Sushi Ota San Diego Reviews
Make a reservation.
Go there. Order the chef's choice nigiri. You will not be disappointed.
My husband made a reservation to celebrate our 5 year
My husband made a reservation to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Wow time flies! We dined on a Saturday evening right when they opened at 5pm. Spots in the restaurant started filling up quickly! We asked to be moved to the bar seating and
Unagi (Eel) Dinner was Not Worthy of Praise.
Served at a Tepid Temperature(Almost Cold) with Very Little Taste or Flavor. The Shrimp Tempura Dinner was also similarly Average. We were visiting from Los Angeles & Surprised how much Better the Japanese Food is in L.A. Restaurants. To be Fair-
We really enjoyed the food everything was fresh, flavorful,
We really enjoyed the food everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The hostess at the entrance was extremely kind and welcoming, which gave us a great first impression. However, the service from our waitress was disappointing. She
Deeeelightful! Omg, insert mouthwatering emoji plus a happy
Deeeelightful! Omg, insert mouthwatering emoji plus a happy food dance! My friend brought me here she made a reservation on a Thursday at 1130 and it was needed! People are LINING up immediately ! She mentioned they can turn you away without a reZ or
Been here before but never for lunch until today and, my
Been here before but never for lunch until today and, my goodness, the lunch special sushi is to die for! For $16 lunch special, I got the nigiri and noodle soup with a choice between noodle or miso soup. The nigiri consist of super fresh salmon, tun
I had no idea how busy this place gets for an understated
I had no idea how busy this place gets for an understated place in a strip mall. I showed up without a reservation for a party of 4 for dinner and got a little nervous when they said they normally don't take walk-ins, but they were able to seat
I just love sushi ota
I was craving sushi and couldn't wait to check out Sushi Ota! Although I've never been to Japan, a few of my Japanese friends have raved about this spot, claiming it's a true traditional sushi experience, so it had to be on my list. An
We got a bunch of nigiri and they were all incredible.
Specifically the Hamachi, Chu toro, and Uni. The matcha mochi was also very good but I was surprised it was only one piece. They recommended a sake that was perfectly dry and fruity at the same time so our server had great recommendations and were ve
Nice to find this surprising gem super fresh rolls original
Nice to find this surprising gem super fresh rolls original combinations reasonably priced based on quality you receive.
My favorite sushi place.
15 birthday dinners there. Omakase every time. Also fried soft shelled crab appetizer and spicy scallop hand roll. Amazing food and excellent service every time.
I noticed that the restaurant added a service gratuity to
I noticed that the restaurant added a service gratuity to my bill without informing me beforehand.I realized after paying that I may have double-tipped because I also added a gratuity on top of the total.
I have been wanting to try Sushi Ota for quite some time
I have been wanting to try Sushi Ota for quite some time now. It was a Sunday night and I did not make reservations, walked in a few minutes after opening and tried to seat a party of 5. They told me they had a table available only if I was able to b
Chef Takumi the best in the business.
I found my new spot in San Diego for sushi! I was lucky that I was able to get a reservation at the sushi bar. This place is ahamazzing! The food was fresh and delicious. Our sushi chef Takumi explained each sushi with its origin, what an amazing t
Never disappoints! literally the best sushi in all of San
Never disappoints! literally the best sushi in all of San Diego. Fresh and cooked to perfection. I have been coming here for at least 16 years and it's consistently amazing. Great place for a date or business meeting if you're trying to
I am most sad to write that we found it overpriced and over
I am most sad to write that we found it overpriced and over rated. After getting a reservation to sit at the sushi bar we were excited. Why did we feel so disappointed? 1. No conversation with the sushi chef. We tried to engage him, he was polite b
Excellent Sushi place.
Not the fancy kind but who cares. I could say that top 3 Sushi places in all San Diego. The food is insane The quality of the fish is amazing and service is outstanding. This people really work to give you an excellent experience. Unique in San D
I came in for lunch right at opening on a Friday.
I sat at the bar and after perusing the menu I landed on the 7 piece nigiri + California roll. The quality of fish was very good, with the only negative being my tuna piece was slightly poor in quality. The hamachi was some of the best I have ever ha
Absolute Perfection
I can hardly conjure words befitting of such a perfect establishment. Hands-down, the most meticulously crafted sushi my husband and I have had in the States. We are foodies, and love to seek the best-o-the-best and happily found ourselves here, sitt
I can hardly conjure words befitting of such a perfect
I can hardly conjure words befitting of such a perfect establishment. Hands-down, the most meticulously crafted sushi my husband and I have had in the States. We are foodies, and love to seek the best-o-the-best and happily found ourselves here, sitt
Sushi Ota totally lived up to the hype! There's a parking
Sushi Ota totally lived up to the hype! There's a parking lot immediately in front of the storefront with limited spaces but another lot behind it for 2 hour parking, and plenty of street parking which made arrival very easy. Arisa was the swe
Very fresh uni and ikura.
Service is nice, the atmosphere feels home. The overall experience is great, I love the nigiri there.
We sat at the counter and had the BEST Experience!! Service
We sat at the counter and had the BEST Experience!! Service was fantastic! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant for all sushi lovers!!! Probably the best we have had. Restaurant is small so be aware there might be a wait.
Absolutely delicious! We stopped in with no reservations
Absolutely delicious! We stopped in with no reservations and did not have to wait. Our waitress recommended the scallop roll. We were a little hesitant, but it was one of the best rolls I've had. I plan on bringing any out of town guests. Raving
I was so excited to come here after reading all the great
I was so excited to come here after reading all the great reviews and it was honestly so mid. The quality wasn't all that great for the price but maybe we just came on an off day.
Their omakase is a great sampler of the quality bites they
Their omakase is a great sampler of the quality bites they offer -- starting with an appetizer, then sashimi, a baked dish, tempura, nigiri, and scoop of ice cream for dessert. Their fish is fresh, each dish beautifully presented. Despite having more
Sushi was amazing.
Price was really good for the quality of food. We had the 12 piece nigiri deluxe (or something like that). The kids loved the tempura crunch and caterpillar roles. Heads up they didn't have high chairs.
One of the OG sushi places in San Diego and happy to report
One of the OG sushi places in San Diego and happy to report that after over a decade of dining here, its still damn good. The service is friendly as I have experienced it as a college student and its expanded in size since then but the quality has no
Quality sushi, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new sushi spot or its your turn for date night. Make sure you have reservations, they get booked and will turn you away.
I ate here a couple months ago for my birthday.
They gave us some delicious ice cream for free at the end. Always nice. But the SUSHI! Absolutely amazing. So much variety. Service was fantastic and the place was clean and smelled just the right amount of fish. No complaints here - thank you for a
Great sushi, authentic vibes, with high prices
I recently got back from Tokyo and can attest that Ota sushi is A+! Fish is fresh and the atmosphere is low-key (not fancy) which makes it feel like an authentic sushi experience. Attentive service and we liked everything we ordered. The check was a
Very good sushi.
Service was very attentive. The black pepper scallop sushi roll was amazing. The Diego sushi roll was excellent also. Other sushi rolls were just average. Restaurant is located in a strip mall but don’t let this keep you away. Not much ambience eit
Do not go if you have children
Do not go if you have children. We arrived 10mins before our reservation time and were abruptly told to leave and come back at the correct time. We returned at the correct time just to be told that they weren’t ready for us and made to wait an ad
Delicious food and excellent food
This restaurant has a diverse menu along with premium sushi and omakase tastings, showcasing fresh and locally sourced fish. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
Authentic Sushi place
I love Japanese food, so I had sushi omokase in San Diego, and Uni (sea urchin) and Aburi-yellow-tail here were truly creamy, fresh, and delicious. The staff was also very kind, and I highly recommend this place.
Best Sushi in San Diego
I wrote my first review of Sushi Ota in 2005 - calling it the best sushi in San Diego. I have been a regular ever since. My son and I had it last night and we agree - it is still the best sushi in San Diego. Make a reservation - it is crowded.
Discovered sushi ota for the first time after some
Discovered sushi ota for the first time after some recommendations from a colleague. Making a reservation is helpful to save time, as it was already packed at 5:30pm. Although we were initially told there would be an hour wait, we got a table within
This place has one of the worst customer services I've ever
This place has one of the worst customer services I've ever been to. We walk into the restaurant asking for 3 seats with a high chair, the receptionist (Rika) immediately said we don't have highchairs, with an pretentious undertone to her responses.
Chef's choice nigiri: 4/5 It was pretty good and decently
Chef's choice nigiri: 4/5 It was pretty good and decently priced Service: super kind, quick, and attentive Wait: not too long. We were party of 2 an hour before closing
Came here after hearing about reviews and not sure why it
Came here after hearing about reviews and not sure why it is so raved. the ingredients are fresh but everything tasted kinda meh. Its also priced way to high for what youre getting.
Sushi Ota's Omakase ($120 pre-tax) is San Diego's finest.
Yes, sushi can be pricey, but believe me, this one earns every penny. When you get served a variety of sushi, sashimi, and nigiri, you usually drown them in soy sauce and fake wasabi because they're typically not that fresh. Despite their different
I've had Sushi Ota bookmarked for a while now because of
I've had Sushi Ota bookmarked for a while now because of the amazing reviews and let me just say it didn't disappoint. Now it's not the best sushi I've ever had but for San Diego and for the price point ($$$) it was worth it. The service was a solid
Wow. Just absolutely incredible. My experience was honestly
Wow. Just absolutely incredible. My experience was honestly better than when I went to Japan. The quality of fish was unmatched, and the chefs were so skilled, professional, and helpful. I would come here every day if I could, truly.
**Sushi Ota - A Disappointing Experience** I visited Sushi
**Sushi Ota - A Disappointing Experience** I visited Sushi Ota, encouraged by its impressive 4.5-star rating, but unfortunately, I left underwhelmed. Given the high price point, I expected top-notch quality, but the fish didn't meet my expectations.
My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary at
My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary at Sushi Ota, and it was an unforgettable experience. We secured reservations for the opening time, and despite it being busy, the service was impeccable. We started with some nigiri, and the qual
Finally came back after 2 years and still literally the
Finally came back after 2 years and still literally the best sushi place i've ever been to, and ive been to alot. the quality of their fish is incomparable! its a small restaurant so i recommend making a reservation; we had a reservation at 6:30 on a
As good as I remember it from back in the day.
Solid nigiri, sashimi, rolls. Very high quality and great service. Reservations are nearly impossible but worth trying.
A million stars! Best sushi I've ever ever had.
It's in a very small unassuming parking lot across from a Planned Parenthood. I try to go every time I am in San Diego.
Don't get me wrong, the fish is good.
I've tried Combo B and a bit of sashimi. But I do not understand the hype around this place. I've gone multiple times, and maybe I'd go again, but it's not the best I've ever had- not sure why I've heard so many people say it is. Btw, you gotta book
Bummer.
After taking a break from Sushi Ota because food quality had changed, we decided to give Sushi Ota another chance last night. We were disappointed.. again. The sushi rolls fell apart and the rice left a lingering vinegar taste. Their quality is way d
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