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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Santee

Kazukii Sushi

Kazukii Sushi

4.8
(90+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 29 min
"Always consistent! Always delicious ! Highly recommended Kazukii Sushi! My go to spot for a great meal! Great value !"
""Crispy" tofu was gelatinous and off putting. Miso soup lacked flavor and what was there was only ok. Spicy tuna way spicier than standard or anyone would expect (this coming from my husband who actually loves spicy confirming). Disappointed by half the meal. How is this a customer favorite? Were we just unlucky? Picture is of the terrible tofu included but didn't give me the option to tag it."
Classic Bento Box
Create your own Bento with 2 Choices Served with Rice and Salad
$19.8
Miso Soup
Sushi roll with imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, and seaweed
$3.89
California Roll
Inside: Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber & Avocado Top: Tuna, Eel, Spicy Crab, Green Onion, Sriracha, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce *Raw Fish.
$9.96
Red Thai Tea
Stir fried noodles with cabbage, carrot, onions Choice of protein: Beef, Chicken, Spam, Fried Tofu, Shrimp, Chashu Pork, Chicken Karaage, or Vegetables
$6.85
Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill

Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill

4.5
(3k+)
• Sushi Bars • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 23 min
"Best sushi in San Diego. Price is reasonable and the flavor on the food is 10/10. Their tempura ice cream is to die for"
"This Tonkotsu Ramen lacks the creamy milky flavor it's supposed to have. It's base is like shoyu soy sauce ramen but bland and bad. It's extremely disappointing for 20 bucks. ThePork Gyoza is good but you only get 5 for $13. I won't be ordering here again."
Crunchy Roll
Shrimp tempura, krab, avocado, and cucumber, topped with tempura crumbs, spicy mayo, and eel sauce
$17.55
Lemon Cilantro Roll
Spicy krab, cucumber, and avocado, topped with salmon, thin sliced lemon, cilantro, sriracha, and ponzu
$20.66
California Roll
Krab, avocado, and cucumber
$12.73
Miso Soup
Tofu, seaweed, and green onions
$6.62
Tsunami Modern Cuisine

Tsunami Modern Cuisine

4.6
(100+)
• Japanese • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 25 min
"Aguachile Trío was fantastic! One of the trio has a serious kick, the other two were pretty mild. All three were delicious!"
"Put back 4 rolls by myself, albeit a little hard to eat all of that, but very fresh and pretty good and great prices, will be buying more"
Crunchy Roll
Crab salad, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, crunchy flakes, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
$17.88
Lemon Cilantro Roll
Crab salad, cuccumber, salmon, avocado, lemon, cilantro, ponzu and sriracha.
$22.76
California
Crab salad, cucumber, avocado.
$11.17
Tsunami
(Tempura fried) cream cheese, crab salad, jalapeño, spicy mayo, ponzu.
$16.69
Tajima Ramen House

Tajima Ramen House

4.7
(5k+)
• Japanese • Ramen
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 43 min
Farther away
"Food is delicious! I I had Chicken TeriyakI., Pork Gyoza. And Spam Musubi. . I wished I had ordered 2 - they are big and yummy! If you plan to pick up, say your first name!! I shared my last name 3x and the kid had no clue and even said we never got that order. He never asked my first name, then i went to my car to get my cell phone and show them the order - noticed my first is displayed and 1st letter of last name."
"Great bowl of ramen, the broth and meat were just right. Didn't personally love the texture of the gyoza, but probably just because it was a bit before it got to me. Had I crisped them up real quick upon arrival they would have been great too, I'm sure. Delivery driver was quick and friendly. Good packaging (noodle tray to keep noodles fro dissolving in broth). Would definitely order again."
Tajima Ramen.
Original Tonkotsu Pork broth, Egg Noodles, Pork Chashu, ½ Ramen Egg, Fried Garlic, Corn, Baby Bok Choy, Green Onions, and Sesame Seeds.
$18.05
Spicy Sesame Ramen.
Spicy Tonkotsu Pork Bone broth, mixed with special Sesame Paste, Egg Noodles, Ground Pork, ½ Ramen Egg, Corn, Wood ear Mushrooms, Baby Bok Choy, Diced Onions, Dried Chili, and Sesame Seeds.
$17.63
Pork Gyoza.
Pan-fried pork dumplings served with gyoza sauce.
$7.13
Carnitas Ramen.
Spicy tonkatsu chicken and pork broth, egg noodles, housemade carnitas, 1/2 ramen egg, radish, cilantro, diced onion, lime, and dried oregano.
$18.35
Takato's Japanese Curry Place

Takato's Japanese Curry Place

$
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 45 min
Farther away
Newly Added
Chicken Katsu Curry
A portion of rice topped with chicken katsu. with homemade Japanese curry made with ground beef, carrots, potato, yellow onion and curry paste With a side of pickles.
$20.32
Pork Katsu Curry
A portion of rice topped with Pork Cutlet. with homemade Japanese curry made with ground beef, carrots, potato, yellow onion and curry paste With a side of pickles.
$19.42
Miso Soup
Comes with Tofu, wakame seaweed, and Green Onion inside.
$3.11
Gyoza Curry
A portion of rice topped with 6pcs of deep-fried pork gyoza. with homemade Japanese curry made with ground beef, carrots, potato, yellow onion and curry paste With a side of pickles.
$17.05
Ayumi Sushi and Chinese Cuisine

Ayumi Sushi and Chinese Cuisine

4.7
(800+)
• Chinese • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"Quality sushi and the BEST Honey Walnut Shrimp I've ever had. Hands down!! We will be ordering every week, that's how good this place is."
"All of the fish was fresh and they followed my requests. Spicy tuna roll was crunchy and flavorful, with higher quality tuna than I usually see at this price. Will definitely order again, I want to try everything!"
Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings stir-fried with garlic and onions flavor.
$21.22
Cream Cheese Wonton (6 Pieces)
Inside: tempura shrimp, spicy imitation crab & avocado; top: crunchy flakes, eel sauce & spicy mayo.
$8.31
Fried or Steamed Gyoza (6 Pieces)
Inside: avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna; top: hamachi, lemon, yuzu jalapeño citrus, cilantro, and masago. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$8.61
Crunchy Roll
Inside: tempura shrimp, avocado & cucumber, top: seared ahi, albacore, rice seasoning, and spicy mayo-eel sauce. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$13
Waba Grill

Waba Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Catering • Rice Bowl
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"I’ve been here a few times now and the food has always been fresh and consistent. The chicken and steak plate is flavorful, the portions are satisfying, and the quality is great for the price. I also recommend adding the avocado, it was fresh and paired really well with the meal. The order was packaged nicely, everything arrived in good condition, and the staff was friendly. Definitely a solid spot when you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and tasty meal. I’ll definitely be coming back."
"Absolutely fire!!!! Completely made my night and it was so terrific I can't put into words how delicious. 100% would order again delicious. Everything was perfect from portion to flavor to prices and freshness. It was cooked perfectly and tender steak. So good and well priced. I enjoyed greatly"
WaBa Chicken & Steak Bowl
A bold savory dual-protein pairing of in-house marinated steak and tender chicken, served over steamed rice and WaBa Sauce
$14.62
Steak Bowl
Juicy steak marinated in house with our WaBa marinade and grilled to perfection.
$15.64
Chicken Bowl
Grilled all-natural, never frozen chicken caramelized with our signature WaBa sauce.
$13.56
WaBa Chicken & Steak Veggie Bowl
A popular pairing of our in-house marinated steak and our grilled all-natural chicken basted with our signature WaBa Sauce.
$15.78
Jinbei Zame Sushi

Jinbei Zame Sushi

4.7
(100+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"wow, everything was super delicious!!! Firecrackers Roll was bomb!! Chicken Teriyaki bowl was perfect!"
"the rolls were 90% rice & barely any fish/vegetables"
Deep fried pork gyoza 6pc
Deep fried pork Gyoza dumplings
$9.85
SD Roll
In: Shrimp Tempura & Imitation Crab On: Spicy Tuna, Tempura Flakes, Eel Sauce & Spicy Mayo
$16.82
Crispy Rice
Deep fried rice top with avocado, spicy tuna, eel sauce, spicy mayo, jalapeno and sriracha.
$6.21
Lemon Salmon Roll
In: Imitation Crab, Avocado & Cucumber Out: Salmon, Lemon Slices, Ponzu & Green Onion
$17.45
Musashiya Japanese Restaurant

Musashiya Japanese Restaurant

4.8
(400+)
• Japanese • Udon
$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"The Katsu was crispy in a way that I've never had before, it was amazing. Curry had really good flavor. Definitely will order again."
"The Tempura Side had a rancid taste and I ate two pieces"
Pork Katsu Curry Rice
Crispy breaded pork cutlet served with steamed rice and rich curry sauce, garnished with pickled vegetable .
$15.84
Gyu Don
Sukiyaki Beef rice bowl.
$14.7
Katsu Don
Panko crusted pork cutlet & egg rice bowl.
$14.82
Gyoza Dumplings
6 pcs. of fried pork and vegetable gyoza
$7.7
Kumi Sushi & Grill

Kumi Sushi & Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 12.7 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"One of my favorite sushi place to go! Very fresh Spicy Tuna Cut Roll* and with very good portion! Price is reasonable too! I love their udon! I have tried both Nabeyaki udon and Tempura Udon! Excellent comfort foods during winter time! The soup is so good and the udon is so tender! "
"Always love Kumi sushi! Always have good flavor and portion size! One of my favorite sushi take out place! I tried two new items this time. Zara Soba is pretty good with the sauce! I like the Spicy Salmon Cut Roll* a lot! You can see the big chunk of salmon inside the roll. "
Miso Soup
Crispy chicken & vegetable dumplings.
$2.91
Gyoza (6pcs)
In: Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber Top: Seared salmon, eel sauce, spicy mayo. *Served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Alert your servers if you have any special dietary requirements.
$9.02
Samurai*
In: Cucumber, krab, avocado.
$19.26
California Cut Roll
In: Krab, avocado, cucumber Top: Baked salmon, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
$9
Manna Korean BBQ

Manna Korean BBQ

4.6
(900+)
• Korean • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"Has tons of rice, good portion of beef, japchae, and salad. Super delicious! "
"Amazing! And good portion size for price! Had two meals off my plate!"
2. Bento Box
12 oz -Serves 1
$17.48
1. Bento Box
Served with 2 choices of KBBQ meat. 2 lb per choice( 2lb weighted before cooking) Rice, Kimchi, Pickled Radish, Fishcake, and 8 Pork Dumplings.
$16.09
Rice (White)
Korean Glass Noodle
$4.45
Family Meal (Serves 3-5 People)
24 Oz
$57.34
Kawaii sushi

Kawaii sushi

4.5
(400+)
• Japanese • Nigiri
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 39 min
"this is hands down one of my favorite sushi spots in San Diego. Plus it's one of the only places that gives you a proper amount of eel in my Eel rolls! service is awesome too. #iykyk"
"Great sushi however they charge 899 that's just one of the fees making it making it almost where people have to choose another restaurant they have some of the best sushi but they are charging way too much and that's good"
Lemon Roll (8pcs)
Crab, salmon, cucumber Out: yellowtail, avocado, green onions, ponzu, and lemon
$18.89
Deep Fried House Roll (8pcs)
In: salmon, imitation crab, cream cheese, avocado. out: whole roll deep-fried, eel sauce.
$17.79
Philadelphia Roll
Salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber, rolled in seaweed & rice
$9.4
Rainbow Roll (8pcs)
In: crab and cucumber; out: salmon, tuna, white fish, ebi, and avocado
$17.79
Tappi diner

Tappi diner

4.8
(100+)
• Japanese • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 9.1 mi • 39 min
Farther away
"Delicious! My go to fresh roll! The lemon, the lightness-- summer favorite!"
"Don't know why they wouldn't provide soy sauce with my sushi. Food was subpar. Rice felt like it was sitting out for a bit and sushi had a weird smell."
Aloha Poke
Spicy. In: spicy crab & cilantro, avocado, jalapeño. Out: salmon or tuna, lemon slice w/poke sauce, cilantro on top. Your choice of tuna or salmon.
$17.93
Miso Soup
Chicken dumplings with spicy ponzu.
$6.39
Chicken Gyoza (5pc)
No Raw Fish. In: imitation crab, avocado.
$8.25
California Roll
Spicy. In: spicy tuna, avocado tempura, cream cheese. Out: salmon w/ eel sauce & spicy mayo, chili oil, masago on top.
$10.42
Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

4.7
(400+)
• Japanese • Japanese BBQ
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 35 min
Farther away
"Aburi Chashu Bowl was really good, pork belly is on the saltier side but it's very tender and balanced great with the ginger. I recommend adding the egg and seaweed too. I'll definitely order this again"
"Best ramen noodles I've had in San Diego! Ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, the broth was slightly on the salty side but the noodles are so perfect it's worth it. Love the packaging to preserve freshness too!"
Kitakata Ramen
Pork Broth, Shoyu Base, Toro Chashu (5), Bamboo Shoot, Green Onions. (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Fish)
$19
Spicy Tan Tan Ramen
Pork Broth, Spicy Tan Tan Base, Cubed Toro Chashu, Bean Sprouts, Green Onion, Asian Chives, Spicy Garlic Oil, Red Pepper, Sichuan Pepper, Sesame Seads. Spicy (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Sesame)
$21.64
Spicy Miso Ramen
Pork Broth, Spicy Miso Base, Toro Chashu (5), Green Onion, Carrots, Spinach, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage, Spicy Garlic Oil. SPICY (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Sesame)
$22.02
Green Chili Shio Ramen
Pork Broth, Shio Base, Toro Chashu(5), Green Chili, Nappa, Asian Chives, Green Onion, Sesame Oil. SPICY (Allergen: Wheat, Soy, Fish, Sesame)
$20.66
Grandpa Tao’s Kitchen

Grandpa Tao’s Kitchen

4.7
(800+)
• Sushi • Fried Rice
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 30 min
"I ordered the A9. Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with Garlic & Pepper (6) / Canh Gà Chiên Don & the A5. Vegetarian Spring Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn Chay . My veggie rolls seem to have busted opened during the delivery otherwise they are tasty. This happens sometimes so Not a big deal. My wings are nicely crispy 😋 & yummy."
"The taste is great but the past two times I've ordered my orders have been practically empty. The bowl hardly full and almost no food at all. Paying $2 extra for a bowl actually full to standard compared to other places shouldn't be a thing."
A5. Spring Rolls
Two rice paper rolls stuffed with protein of your choice, vermicelli, basil leaves and bean sprouts in thin rice paper served with peanut sauce
$9.97
P3. Rare Steak
Thin slices of rare steak served in hot beef broth with noodles, onion, and cilantro. The meat cooks gently in the broth for a tender, silky texture.
$17.96
B1. BBQ Pork
Sliced chicken in a light, savory broth with noodles, onion, and cilantro. A simple and comforting choice.
$11.19
P6. Chicken
Slices of fully cooked beef in hot broth with noodles, onion, and cilantro. A no-raw option that’s still full of flavor.
$17.88
Nishiki Ramen

Nishiki Ramen

4.7
(3k+)
• Ramen • Takeout
$0 delivery fee • 12.6 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"I ordered 3 different ramen. The soup and ramen was seperated. Everything was clearly labeled and packaged well. I personally ordered the Akuma and it was tasty. Just the right amount of spice for me. The Chicken Karage was moist and I liked they added some salad to it. I ordered the Miso Ramen for my 2 kids to share with an extra side of noodle. My kids enjoyed it. Perfect size for them to share. It came on time and arrived at a good temperature. "
"We ordered the Nishiki Ramen with egg and the Spicy Chicken Ramen, both were excellent, very flavorful! The chicken was so tender and yummy the noodles were cooked perfect and the toppings were all amazing! I highly recommend the Death Sauce, it's very good and adds a perfect little kick to the ramen! Will absolutely order again! "
Nishiki Ramen w/Egg (Takeout)
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen. Tonkotsu broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake).
$22.2
Akuma (Takeout)
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with Homemade Hot Sauce made from Roasted Garlic, Demon Spice and Miso. Tonkotsu (Pork) broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Corn, Green Onion, Shredded Red Pepper, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake).
$23.11
Smoke Bomb Black w/Egg (Takeout)
No.1 Popular Ramen! Aroma of Homemade Roasted Black Garlic Sauce. Tonkotsu (Pork) broth, Pork Belly Chashu, Slow Egg, Corn, Green Onion, Ginger and Naruto (Fish Cake).
$23.81
Pork Gyoza 6Pcs (Takeout)
All Chicken! Chicken Breast Chashu and Chicken broth. Corn, Green Onion, and Naruto (Fish Cake). *Broth contains fish.
$9.32
Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen Convoy

Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen Convoy

4.6
(6k+)
• Seafood • Ramen
$0 delivery fee • 12.6 mi • 39 min
Farther away
Trending
"The food here is consistently good, I have not been disappointed after several orders. Yakiniku Don has a generous mix meat, pickled pepper, chives, ground meat, and short ribs. Great balance of flavors Chicken Karaage wow... actual big cuts of chicken and I was shocked at the serving size 10/10"
"Literally order here weekly it's so good - Vegan Caterpillar Roll is bomb and their vegan ramen (the original) is the BEST veggie ramen ive had in all of SD. Place is busy so just fyi it will take longer than it says usually - worth it. "
Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen
Handcrafted original mochi noodles and miso tonkotsu broth mixed with our spicy akadama. Topped with bamboo shoots, wok-stirred organic bean sprouts, five-spice soy sauce pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage woodear mushroom and crushed sesame.
$21.33
Original Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen
Handcrafted original mochi noodles and deluxe tonkotsu broth, topped with bamboo shoots, wok-stirred organic bean sprouts, five-spice soy sauce pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage woodear mushroom, and crushed sesame.
$19.85
Black Edition Ramen
Handcrafted original mochi noodles and deluxe tonkotsu broth mixed with fermented organic garlic oil roasted with natural bincho charcoal for 18 hours. Topped with bamboo shoots, wok-stirred organic bean sprouts, five-spice soy sauce pickled egg, garlic chips, green onions, kikurage woodear mushroom, and crushed sesame.
$21.37
Original Chicken Ramen
Handcrafted original mochi noodles and original chicken broth topped with bamboo shoots, green onions, wok-stirred organic bean sprouts, crushed sesame and dry nori sheet.
$17.27
Bopomofo Cafe

Bopomofo Cafe

4.8
(600+)
• Asian Fusion • Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 13.0 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"Loved the shrimp burger - all the sweetness and crunch of the classic dish, brightened up by the fresh slaw, and so easy to get the perfect bite on a buttery bun. The mapo tofu tots were also great imo. The choice of tots is inspired because they really hold up to the sauciness and smush of mapo tofu while adding a little crunch. They also reheated better than loaded fries fyi. "
"The Honey Walnut Shrimp Burger and Strawberry Corn Milk were delicious. I would order them again. The shrimp patty was crispy and flavorful and the fresh crisp lettuce and walnuts lent a nice crunch on every bite. The combo flavor of the strawberry and corn (at 75% sweetness) was what intrigued me to order it and glad I did! Wowza! It was delicious and unique. However i wouldn't order the Regular Popcorn Chicken nor the Mapo Tots! They were so overly salted I had to throw them away. Save your money and order the other drinks on their menu instead. "
BA-LA Matcha
Tropical & fruity. Made with pure guava nectar, layered with lactose-free milk & premium matcha.
$8.17
Lychee Pear Blossom
A light and fruity green tea made with house-pressed juices from real lychees and Bartlett pears.
$8.57
The Triple Strawberry Matcha
Made with 100% real strawberries! Vibrant strawberry puree layered with our signature matcha latte, and topped with a luscious, all-natural strawberry cold foam for a rich, fruity finish with even more strawberry flavor!
$8.44
Blueberry Matcha Latte
Homemade real blueberry compote, ceremonial grade matcha, and lactose-free milk
$8.48
Tappi Sushi & Grill 2

Tappi Sushi & Grill 2

4.8
(30+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 39 min
Farther away
Crunchy Roll
(In) Spicy Krab, cucumber, gobo, (out) avocado, lemon, green onions, salmon and ponzu.
$18.07
Philadelphia Roll
(In) Cali roll (out) tuna, crunchy flakes, eel sauce, sriracha and dynamite sauce.
$14.44
Ramen
Red king crab, aioli, avocado, cucumber (Cooked)
$20.2
Miso Soup
(In) Shrimp tempura, avocado, Krab (out) baked scallops, green onions and eel sauce. (Cooked)
$5.99

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