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The sushi was amazing and best I've had in San Diego,
The sushi was amazing and best I've had in San Diego, however I would say the service blows it out of the water. Everyone was very kind and the Michelin star is well deserved, will return!
Simply the best.
.. you have to make reservations usually several months to get one. Top quality, authentic Japanese style. Japanese chefs with years of experience. Guarantee you go once you will want to go again.
Soichi is the quintessential traditional Japanese sushi
Soichi is the quintessential traditional Japanese sushi restaurant The service is incredible and attentive Ambiance is cozy and comfortable The sushi is incredible -- as a sushi lover I was truly blown away A true culinary delight and the omakase
As many before me have stated and I can't reiterate enough,
As many before me have stated and I can't reiterate enough, it's just an amazing experience. Get the bar seating! It's a must. The chefs are all amazing and the food was just spectacular. Servings were small but made up with the numero
The best in SD.
I've tried full omakase twice and they are the best. Very traditional and delicate flavors. You get to eat uncommon fish nigiri where you can't find in other restaurants in SD. If you could get a reservation for counter, you are lucky. The
I have been to Soichi several times! I enjoy a tour of the
I have been to Soichi several times! I enjoy a tour of the world's oceans admiring the color, texture, and flavor of each bite...often sampling 5 items in the appetizer alone! If cooked is what you're looking for, there's plenty. Th
Went here again on my birthday.
Everything is perfect! You can create your own set meal.
100/10 HANDS DOWN.
Went for my birthday in may, the service here is top notch. Food curated by the chef was so unbelievably good, the sushi was sooooooo fresh and I had the best uni I have ever had. Place is set up nice and if sat with chef you get such a personal expe
Hands down, the best sushi in san diego.
(Honestly, it was not the best sushi I've ever had but certainly the top in town.) The place was definitely worth the hype and lived up to the expectations. Fresh and high quality nigiri and great service too. My favorite dish was chawan mushi.
Finally had the chance to try this Michelin-starred
Finally had the chance to try this Michelin-starred gem! Having dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants, I've come to appreciate that excellence doesn't always mean extravagance--it's about letting the ingredients shine and creat
Soichi was a fun dining experience.
Chef was incredibly good vibes and was so appreciative. He gave great conversation which enhanced the experience for me. The quality of the fish was pretty good, and service was quick. The biggest factor in me giving this such a high rating was the p
I walked in having no idea that this is a Michelin rated
I walked in having no idea that this is a Michelin rated restaurant! I got seated at the sushi bar right away. The man next to me said that he made his reservation 4 months earlier. It was a delightful experience. The decor is simple but elegant and
The sushi, service, and presentation was exceptional.
It is a very intimate atmosphere and the staff is so welcoming. Our server encouraged us to try a few sake selections before ordering. So fun! My husband ordered the 8 course omikase for dinner and I ordered sushi al a carte. Everything was wonderfu
Long awaited dinner at Michelin-star Soichi Restaurant
Long awaited dinner at Michelin-star Soichi Restaurant (only one of 2 Michelin star Japanese restaurants in San Diego). We had the 11-course omakase, and it was so delicious! We even tried two different sake (and got to choose our sake cup for the
A great meal with wonderful service! Deserving of all the
A great meal with wonderful service! Deserving of all the hype! You really do need to plan well in advance and make reservations.
5 stars all around.
Thank you Soichi for being my favorite restaurant in San Diego to dine at for the last 5 years. They are consistent in providing stellar sushi, friendly service with a smile, great hospitality, and a fun but chill ambiance. If it's your birthday, the
This place was amazing.
It really lives up to the hype. We did the omakase and was the best experience we ever had. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Sushi chef Daniel was exceptional. Every course was just amazing and the flavors were so balanced. Their service was al
Undistinguished dining room made up for by some of the best
Undistinguished dining room made up for by some of the best sushi in San Diego with friendly and helpful service. Worth the trip.
We've been here a couple of times and love it.
The quality of the ingredients is top. Delicate preparation and presentation of dishes. Excellent service, too. We'll be back!
Soichi San, Raechel San, your staff.
.....you're the best. Food is beyond spectacular. Always a memorable experience when we visit.
Simply the BEST! We've been trying to get reservations for
Simply the BEST! We've been trying to get reservations for years even before their coveted Michelin award but unable to, then got to experience the best Omakase! Friendly, Family, Fine Dining, Finesse, Fulfilled is what you'll get.
Omakase Dinner is EXCELLENT!
My boyfriend and I have been visiting Michelin star restaurants when we travel. Soichi Sushi did not disappoint. We had the Omakase Dinner and LOVED it! We even got to meet Chef Soichi at the end of our meal and snapped a picture with him!
Very good
Over the last 15 years I ate at 15-20 sushi restaurants in and around San Diego, amongst them Sushi Ota, Kaito Sushi, Hane Sushi, Sushi Tadokoro and now Soichi Sushi. These are all very good places to eat sushi. In the Netherlands (where I'm from),
100% Recommend Chef Soichi San My Husband and I was able
100% Recommend Chef Soichi San My Husband and I was able to dine in with him at the bar! We loved every moment of it! Thank you and your staff for your kindness! We not only enjoyed the ambiance of friendliness and hospitality but we truly enjoyed e
We put ourselves on the waitlist for anything that was
We put ourselves on the waitlist for anything that was available and got an email, which we booked reservations ASAP! When we arrived, we were seated by the hostess. The restaurant is small with a 10 person seating at the bar and a few tables inside
I thought I had made a reservation for this place.
I show up there and the host says that there are 300 people in the "waitlist". While I understand this is a popular place, the delivery of the message was terrible. I felt as if the host made fun of me in front of the entire restaurant. Ext
I have been to Soichi perhaps 6 times, always seated at the
I have been to Soichi perhaps 6 times, always seated at the bar for omakase. Reservations are hard to get, but so, so worth it. This is an incredible, elevated sushi experience. Chef Soichi and his team send out incredibly creative and delicious c
Awesome service! Good sushi and booze.
Friendly atmosphere that felt authentic. Heads up that food does come out slowly as they make it
Michelin star must try.
The evening couldn't have been better. We drove by and on a whim and stopped by this place not knowing it was a Michelin restaurant. Very intimate venue with 2 tables outside, 3 tables inside, and the sushi bar. We asked if there was availability for
me and my boyfriend came for the full omasake ($150 per
me and my boyfriend came for the full omasake ($150 per person). let me tell you it's worth everything. from the tasting dishes, soups, fish, dessert, drinks, etc everything was so flavorful and fresh. the service was so excellent, the staff and chef
Everything from the food to the service and ambiance was
Everything from the food to the service and ambiance was 15/10. I cannot believe how great the meal was. Soichi's wife greeted us when we first arrived and our table was not quite ready so she said we could grab drinks at her daughter's restaurant ne
Exceptional experience here!!! From food, to service, to
Exceptional experience here!!! From food, to service, to ambiance, everything was great! After checking in for the reservation, I was promptly greeted by the host and guided to my seat. I tried the nigiri omakase and loved the full course! All
It took us eternity to get reservations, but sooo worth it!
It took us eternity to get reservations, but sooo worth it! I couldn't believe how delicious the sushi was and the chefs were so cool and funny! It was such a pleasure eating here.
A truly remarkable experience
Located in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego, Soichi Sushi is a Michelin star award-winning eatery specializing in Omakase service, where you essentially put your dining experience in the hands of the chef, who selects and prepare the
I went here for a friend's birthday and had a great time!
I went here for a friend's birthday and had a great time! All of the sushi chefs were so welcoming, sitting at the bar was like dinner and a show! Everything was super delicious and super fresh!
Soichi is a very special and unique place.
There are only 3 tables inside, one outside, and about 12 at the sushi bar. Make reservations months in advance! Or do what we did- get there a few minutes before they open at 4:30pm. They were kind enough to accommodate us with a table for four. Th
I've been trying to get reservations to here for months and
I've been trying to get reservations to here for months and I'm so glad I finally did! They release reservations on the 1st of each month at 12pm for the following month. You have to be quick, it will sell out fast. There is a waiting list you can jo
came back for more and it was just as good as the first
came back for more and it was just as good as the first time. they definitely deserve that michelin star. we enjoyed the full omakase and were fortunate enough to snag seats at the sushi bar this time. marlon was our chef and he was incredible. he wa
You can't go here unless you get a reservation.
You have to be one your phone/computer and waiting tight when they're released or else you won't get one - they go quick. We had an 8pm reservation and were seated outside. I was disappointed to be outside because we missed the experience of being in
Well worth the Michelin Star! My good friend and I had the
Well worth the Michelin Star! My good friend and I had the pleasure of dining at SOICHI last night. Chef Soichi and Chef Daniel were incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and charismatic. I decided to enjoy the a la carte items, and I ended up trying
I can never say enough about this place.
It is absolutely delicious. The location is perfect in size for great service and full attention from the servers and the sushi chefs. They never skip a beat when it comes to the freshness and quality of the fish. Watching the chef in action is more
Every single piece Chef SoIchi and Chef Martin put out was
Every single piece Chef SoIchi and Chef Martin put out was amazing. Customer service was top notch and we left happy and full. In a different life I'd love to try the sake variants. Best sushi we've had.
Soichi is not our first Omakase experience, but it is the
Soichi is not our first Omakase experience, but it is the first one in San Diego that we have had. And what an amazing experience it was!Getting a reservation is key, especially if you want the bar. Our server was Marlon, and we told him we had just
I came here and left a bit underwhelmedAfter scoring a
I came here and left a bit underwhelmedAfter scoring a reservation we were excited to try this highly rated and awarded restaurant . Inside it is much more casual in look than I expected, but still a nice setting. We opted for the ala-cart menu and
I recently called to make a reservation at Soichi Sushi and
I recently called to make a reservation at Soichi Sushi and had the pleasure of speaking with Carolina. Even though I haven't had the opportunity to dine at the restaurant yet, I have to say that Carolina's friendly and helpful demeanor left a strong
I always feel like the money is well spent at Soichi.
We did 3 full omakase and all of us were pleased with the food. $150 pp for a full omakase seems expensive but it's well worth it - fresh fish from Japan, the ambiance, the experience... just perfect. This is the only place I go for birthday celebrat
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