Best of San Diego · 2026
Best Sushi Restaurants in San Diego
Our top picks for sushi restaurants in San Diego: Ichifuji Sushi (Kearny Mesa), SoCal Sushi and Arbor Sushi & Grill Express — ranked by what thousands of San Diegans say in their reviews, weighed for consistency, and checked by us, from 217 places compared. Rankings are editorial and never for sale.
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Ichifuji Sushi
A Kearny Mesa sushi restaurant near Mesa College, and San Diego's top-rated sushi spot.
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SoCal Sushi
A Normal Heights sushi bar on Adams Avenue.
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Arbor Sushi & Grill Express
A Linda Vista sushi and grill spot on Balboa Avenue.
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Ken Sushi Workshop
A Carmel Valley sushi spot on El Camino Real.
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TAKARAMONO SUSHI
A La Jolla sushi spot on La Jolla Boulevard in Bird Rock.
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Chef JUN – Bay Ho
A Bay Ho sushi spot from Chef Jun on Avati Drive.
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SOICHI
San Diego's only Michelin-starred sushi: an intimate omakase counter on Adams Avenue in University Heights.
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Hidden Fish
A Michelin Guide–recognized omakase counter on Convoy Street, where the tasting is famously priced by the minute.
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Saki Sushi & Grill
A National City sushi and grill spot on Hoover Avenue, the South Bay's top-rated sushi.
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Temari-zushi
A sushi spot on Rosecrans Street near Old Town and Point Loma.
Sushi in San Diego
San Diego's sushi scene runs from neighborhood counters to Michelin recognition. Soichi in University Heights holds the city's only Michelin star for sushi, and Hidden Fish on Convoy Street is recognized by the Michelin Guide for its timed omakase. But the top of our list belongs to beloved neighborhood spots in Kearny Mesa, Normal Heights and Linda Vista, proof that great sushi here isn't confined to the coast.
Planning an omakase? Reserve early, arrive on time and tell the chef about allergies before the first course.
How we ranked San Diego's best sushi
We scored every open, verified sushi restaurant in San Diego County on review quality weighted by review volume, listed each brand once and researched every finalist. Rankings are editorial and never for sale.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sushi restaurant in San Diego?
Our top-ranked sushi restaurant is Ichifuji Sushi in Kearny Mesa, followed by SoCal Sushi in Normal Heights and Arbor Sushi & Grill Express in Linda Vista.
Does San Diego have a Michelin-starred sushi restaurant?
Yes. Soichi in University Heights holds a Michelin star and is San Diego’s only Michelin-starred sushi restaurant. Hidden Fish on Convoy Street is also recognized by the Michelin Guide.
Where can I get omakase in San Diego?
Soichi on Adams Avenue offers an intimate omakase at about ten counter seats, and Hidden Fish on Convoy Street offers a timed omakase priced by the minute. Both require reservations.
How does SanDiegoBest rank sushi restaurants?
We score every open, verified restaurant on review quality weighted by review volume, list each brand once and research every finalist. Rankings are never sold.
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