I Tried the Best Japanese Food in San Diego 🍣

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 19:29:21 +0000

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From rich bowls of ramen to fresh sushi and crispy tonkatsu, this week I’m diving into some of the best Japanese food in San Diego. 🍜🇯🇵 In this episode, I explore the city’s top spots for authentic Japanese cuisine — from traditional izakayas to modern matcha cafés — tasting everything from delicate sashimi to comforting broths. Whether you’re a local searching for the best Japanese restaurants in San Diego or a foodie planning your next trip, this guide has you covered with some of the city’s most talked-about flavors.

Join me as I take you inside four incredible San Diego restaurants serving up authentic Japanese dishes:

1⃣ Rikka Fika – for handcrafted matcha lattes and Japanese-inspired desserts

2⃣ Menya Ultra – home to world-famous ramen and rich, flavorful broth

3⃣ Himitsu – a hidden gem for premium sushi and omakase-style dining

4⃣ EE Nami – serving crispy tonkatsu, hearty curry, and classic izakaya eats

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0:00 Japanese Food Intro
0:42 Matcha
2:42 Best Yakitori
3:25 Sponsor
4:22 Discount Code
4:53 Menya Ultra
9:22 Best Ramen
9:47 Sushi Restaurant
14:30 Best Sushi
17:35 Tonkatsu Izakaya
26:47 Bloopers