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Sushi Ota San Diego Reviews
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
The best sushi I think I've had.
My dining partner, who has spent a lot of time in Japan, remarked that it was on par with what he experienced in Tokyo. The sushi and sashimi melts in your mouth -- absolutely incredible. I really enjoyed the caterpillar roll, which I normally don't
Highly recommend you try this place.
Excellent options and the food is fresh. Staff was extremely attentive and friendly. Be prepared to wait or make reservations in advance. There is a reason it's busy. Very chic style made me feel like I was in Tokyo.
Spectacular ambience and service.
The sushi looked spectacular and tasted the same. My son said it was his favorite sushi so far and I have to agree.
Freshest fish, great ambience and excellent service, this
Freshest fish, great ambience and excellent service, this is our new favorite spot. The double trouble tuna roll melts in your mouth
Fresh, delicious sushi! First time trying nigiri, did not
Fresh, delicious sushi! First time trying nigiri, did not disappoint. Quality seafood and made very meticulously!
I love sushi and this place had some good rolls but it was
I love sushi and this place had some good rolls but it was kind of a hit or miss. Some were delicious and others were subpar. We had to get a reservation and had high expectations because of all of the great reviews. Overall it was nice to experience
Something new and good, even if carryout
I showed up early, no reservation so I wasn't surprised that they told me no openings, but that was because I was solo. They had openings if I was a party of 2 or more. There were even spots at the head sushi bar, but for all I know they were reser
Great sushi and sashimi!
Excellent sushi and sashimi. I would have given this place five stars except their hot foods (such as teriyaki and tempura) were just ok. Their sashimi and sushi were five stars however. Friendly staff and very clean space and bathrooms.
Simply one of the best sushi bars
This is one of the best sushi bars I’ve ever eaten. I’ve been eating at sushi bars for 55 years and the experience was just incredible. My wife and I ended up eating there three nights in a row while visiting La Jolla. I could just keep repeating
Sushi Day Care
Without question, the food is outstanding. Simply the best. Exceptional. Words do not describe, etc. etc. etc. And the service - same. Over the top. Efficient. Professional. Courteous and respectful. Why not five stars? For ambiance, this place is ..
the best sushi
The best sushi in San Diego,. Great flavors, fresh and attentive staff. The location is next to a 7-11 which is really quite cool because many places in San Diego tout their views and skylines and water, etc.
the diet is over
Today my 6-month diet is definitely over with this sushi restaurant, nobody compares to it when it comes to serving fish
Everything we got was sooooo delicious, fresh, melt in your
Everything we got was sooooo delicious, fresh, melt in your mouth. The scallop hand roll was the best scallop sushi I've ever had in my life. Already excited to go back.
Sushi Ota only serves melt in your mouth sushi with speedy
Sushi Ota only serves melt in your mouth sushi with speedy and stellar service.Even for lunch, there was a race to nab a table at Sushi Ota. Definitely make a reservation in advance as they had a full house and line upon opening. The parking lot out
Love this place! I'm from out of town but always try to
Love this place! I'm from out of town but always try to come here when I can.... Had the omasake again... Definitely recommend to get this chefs choice!Until next time Sushi Ota!
Come back to Sushi Ota after the sushi bar seat is opened
Come back to Sushi Ota after the sushi bar seat is opened for non omakse customer. Sushi Ota is still the number 1 sushi restaurant in San Diego in my opinion. Really enjoyed the fine service from Chef Kaz
loved the sashimi they have here! so fresh! the o-toro is
loved the sashimi they have here! so fresh! the o-toro is really good, fatty and melt in your mouth. The uni is also great, very rich and smooththe sushi rolls all look very pretty and also tasty, i like the rainbow one the mostthe Basque matcha chee
Best and freshest sushi I've had in San Diego by far.
Perfect place for a date night or a small group gathering, the food and service was impeccable
Best sushi this side of Japan! You must get a reservation
Best sushi this side of Japan! You must get a reservation and bring your wallet. Greatness doesn't come cheap!
Super mid sushi.
Tastes like convenience store sushi in Japan. The tempura was okay. I'm very surprised about the rating
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