The Best Restaurants to Try in Del Mar, California | Eater San Diego

"Tucked in the corner on the second floor of the Del Mar Plaza, quaint Japanese restaurant Shimbashi Izakaya offers a sushi bar and outdoor patio space. Lunchtime bento box specials are a wallet-friendly deal. The two-layer bento box features cold items, such as sashimi and salad, on the bottom, while the cooked plates, like karaage, tempura, or pork cutlets, stay warm on top. The sashimi is delightful, along with hot dishes like grilled yellowtail collar. Happy hour specials run Monday to Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. with deals on sushi rolls and Japanese draft beer." - Helen I. Hwang