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

"Strip mall sushi spot Boto Sushi Del Mar punches well above its weight. The chef selects fish imported from the Toyosu Market in Tokyo and prepares it using the edomae style, employing specific techniques to draw out the umami flavors. Depending on the season, the chef will also use fish from Mexico and California. Along with the top-notch sashimi, guests can try the live octopus carpaccio, sake-steamed abalone, or lobster pasta. Sit at the sushi counter that runs the length of the restaurant and reserve seats with a view of the sushi-making process. The lunch and dinner box specials are especially wallet-friendly, with miso, rice, and a colorful salad coated with sesame ginger dressing." - Helen I. Hwang