Best Japanese Restaurants in San Diego

Craving japanese in San Diego? We found 23 japanese restaurants across the city, ranked by rating. The top picks include Makai Sushi, Kinme Omakase, Monsta Ramen Curry — with great options in Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, Kearny Mesa, Mid-City, Mira Mesa.

Makai Sushi — japanese restaurant in San Diego5.0

Makai Sushi

japanese

Hillcrest

Kinme Omakase — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.9

Kinme Omakase

japanese

Bankers Hill

Monsta Ramen Curry — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.8

Monsta Ramen Curry

japanese

Kearny Mesa

DAO Fu — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.7

DAO Fu

japanese

Mid-City

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Hot Pot — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.7

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Hot Pot

japanese

Mira Mesa

Kiiro Sushi Izakaya — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.7

Kiiro Sushi Izakaya

japanese

Point Loma

Ju-ichi — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.7

Ju-ichi

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Bistro Kaz — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.6

Bistro Kaz

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Izakaya Masa — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.6

Izakaya Masa

japanese

Mission Hills

Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Diego — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.6

Mitsuwa Marketplace - San Diego

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Taka Restaurant — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

Taka Restaurant

japanese

Gaslamp Quarter

Hatsuzakura — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

Hatsuzakura

japanese

University Heights

Tanuki — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

Tanuki

japanese

Mid-City

Chiba Japanese — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

Chiba Japanese

japanese

Grantville

Okan Diner — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

Okan Diner

japanese

North Clairemont

EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.5

EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

japanese

North Clairemont

Wa Dining Okan — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.4

Wa Dining Okan

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Hinotez — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.4

Hinotez

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.4

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

japanese

Scripps Ranch

Kanpai BBQ & Shabu - All You Can Eat — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.3

Kanpai BBQ & Shabu - All You Can Eat

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Benihana — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.2

Benihana

japanese

Mission Valley East

ASA Bakery — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.2

ASA Bakery

japanese

Downtown San Diego

Yokohama Yakitori Koubou — japanese restaurant in San Diego4.1

Yokohama Yakitori Koubou

japanese

Kearny Mesa

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best japanese in San Diego?

The top-rated japanese restaurants in San Diego on Dinelio are Makai Sushi, Kinme Omakase, Monsta Ramen Curry, ranked by customer ratings and review counts.

How many japanese restaurants are in San Diego?

Dinelio lists 23 japanese restaurants in San Diego, across neighborhoods like Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, Kearny Mesa, Mid-City, Mira Mesa.

What is the best-rated japanese restaurant in San Diego?

Makai Sushi is currently the highest-rated japanese restaurant in San Diego on Dinelio, based on customer ratings.

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