Azuki Sushi Lounge

Fresh flavorful straightforward sushi place. Modern clean decor. Attentive staff and friendly sushi chefs. Would recommend sitting at the sushi bar to order straight from chefs. My favorites were the wagu and salmon. For dessert a stuffed banana with red bean and black sesame ice cream.

My husband and I have only been here twice because we're from out of town, but after the first time, we were already hooked. The fish is such good quality. We haven't been to Japan, but I can only imagine that it mirrors the quality! It's so delicious and fresh. Also, we love the cocktails. Both times, we ordered the Yuzu Collins. It's just a great drink.

A friend recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Every dish was delicious especially the uni on the daily special which was absolutely worth trying. The pork was also full of flavor. The only downside was the service. One female staff member wearing a small cap was super friendly and attentive, but the rest of the team felt a bit distant as if they didn’t want to be approached. A little more energy and engagement from the staff would definitely enhance the experience.

Very Fresh and Delicious Sashimi! Their signature rolls are scrumptious! Service was friendly and efficient. The only negative experience were flies flying around while we were dining which were a bit annoying. Otherwise, great spot!

If you’re lucky enough to make it off the sidewalk and actually speak to a hostess, you might get the privilege of spending more than 12 minutes ordering before last call. We had a reservation for two at 8:45 PM and weren’t seated until 9:25 — nearly 40 minutes of standing outside without so much as a greeting. Let me be clear: the fish quality at Azuki is exceptional — on par with Michelin-level establishments I’ve had the pleasure of dining at. And that’s exactly why this experience was so disappointing. Once we were finally seated, our server rushed us through the entire meal. Every dish arrived almost simultaneously, creating more stress than enjoyment. Even the basics were mishandled — miso soup, traditionally served at the start of the meal, arrived as our third or fourth course. The service felt careless and chaotic, completely undermining the sophistication of the food. We were essentially forced to speed-eat a high-end sushi dinner in under 30 minutes — not exactly the anniversary evening I had in mind. I left with an angry date and a bad taste in my mouth, and it wasn’t from the fish. Azuki, you have the product — now match it with service that respects the food and your guests’ time. Until then, I can’t in good faith recommend this place to anyone.

This is now my husbands go to sushi spot. Once you eat here you won’t be able to go to other cheaper sushi spots. The fish is so good. I got 3 different rolls and my favorite was one with albacore. My husband enjoyed his plate of different fish. We also ordered the shrimp fried rice for my kids and it was so delicious. Overall if you love sushi and enjoy the different types of fish this is the spot for you! Nothing cheap about it but you’ll see it’s worth it when you taste the fish quality. Make a reservation for sure or else you will be sitting outside in the street.

Grabbed dinner her with a friend. We had a reservation and sat at the sushi bar. Food and cocktails were solid (dessert was mediocre) but service severely lacking. You order your sushi from the sushi chef and drinks and other food from a server. Both the chef and server were cold and unenthusiastic. Neither checked on us during our meal despite us ordering drinks and three courses. I ordered a nigiri set and the chef didn’t even bother to tell me what fish I was being served - I had to ask. I also had to ask for them to clear our plates so we didn’t have to eat our desert on top of our soy sauce. They weren’t extremely busy nor did they seem understaffed. Not really worth returning for the price.

The raw bar was very good quality and tasty. The raw chefs were super friendly and knowledgeable. We had the sunshine roll, salmon sashimi, kakuni, uni toast, and the blue crab roll. However the service from our server was absolutely awful. She was very inattentive, we were waiting ages for our drink and just to order an appetizer, and for the bill. She said no more than 10 words to us all night. Ruined what was supposed to be a lovely dinner!

Good food. Okay service. Evan was pretty short and it was easy to tell he didn't want to be there. Brough us our check right after we got our food and checked back three times within 30 minutes to see if we put a card down. We came in at 9 and left by 9:50. After seeing him drinking a beer in the corner I could tell why he wanted us to pay and leave so quickly. With a $170 tab between two people this was disappointing and we felt really rushed to leave. This was my favorite sushi spot in San Diego but after tonight will not be back

The service was outstanding or waitress. Ross left the outstanding impact. I definitely will be coming back. The food was very very well cooked and very tasteful. I absolutely enjoyed my time here. It took me a full year before being able to try this place and I would definitely recommend 10 out of 10 from service to the food to the taste and the location absolutely Extraordinary experience with food ....... The restaurant also offered for me to share my photo on their Instagram page, and they even tagged me as well. Extremely thankful for the opportunity.

Azuki Sushi came up on many a list of top eats in San Diego. In addition to that, this restaurant stood out due to the high Yelp reviews, and the fact that it was sushi (as we wanted to check out the city's sushi scene). That being said, we decided on Azuki and booked a table for our second night in the city. Azuki is located in a relatively quiet area - at least it was quiet when we were there around 8:30pm. The exterior is welcoming with a host stand outside and a few tables; the main level of the interior houses a few tables as well as the sushi bar - but we were seated upstairs in a spacious dining room that contained a bar and scattered tables. The decor was nice, albeit a little generic - nothing really stood out. Lots of medium to dark woods which was inoffensive. We decided to get a couple of apps, and then a couple of rolls and nigiri. We decided to start with the salt and pepper karaage, dumplings, and shrimp fried rice. The dumplings were the tastiest for me - good flavor and paired with a tasty sauce. The karaage was pretty good but the pieces of chicken were too big to handle - I needed to break them down before consuming. They provided a large helping of the rice, but it was a little on the bland side without adding soy sauce - it also wasn't sticky which made it hard to handle with chopsticks. We then moved onto the rolls and nigiri - I got the Kobe roll which contained prawn and A5 Wagyu. The roll was good, it tasted super fresh and looked meticulously crafted. We also shared the o-toro (fatty tuna) nigiri; this was also very good - the toro was flavorful and, again, tasted super fresh. The mains definitely redeemed the meal as they were superior to the apps we ordered. Service was okay - everyone was friendly but it felt more transactional than anything else. Like yes, I get that this is a transaction but the entire experience lacked soul. Overall, I think the sushi at Azuki is good, but not superior to other places I've been to. That, along with the unremarkable service and aesthetics land this at a 3 for me. We didn't have bad meal here per se, but I would explore other options in SD before returning.

It's my first time trying this place and I was so so so surprised! The fish was fresh, but as I was telling my cousin, we're kind of spoiled in San Diego in that area. What really caught me off guard was the flavors of the sushi rolls and the topping that came with it. I was such a nice blend of flavors! We got the are you kidding me roll and the wagyu one(forgot the name) and the classic tempura roll! We also got the miso eggplant and that was super yummy and def made to order. The nigiri chef selection was absolutely delicious too! I love love love the wasabi here!! Thought I should just put that out there hahaha Definitely a $$$$ type of place, there's plenty of street parking, and everyone was so nice answering all our questions! Def a great all around we place for solo diners, friends, families, and dates!

The vibes, the bites, the service was all so amazing here at Azuki! We had reservations and were seated immediately upon arriving. The folks were nice, it did take a little while to get some of the food, but they were busy! Spicy edamame was good, nothing crazy! The real star here is the sushi and the fish they use. This super dragon roll changed my life to the point where I just want to keep going back just for this roll. I loved it very much!!! Parking is standard and a bit difficult but it's because this place is in bankers hill, but would 200% come back here again!

Azuki Sushi has potential. The problem is that the food and sushi here only ranks between okay to good. When the food and sushi is as expensive as it is here and much of it is only okay, that is a problem. We are talking about rolls ranging anywhere from $15-$39 per roll. The ingredients were high quality for the most part, but for whatever reason, in terms of taste, the food and sushi fell below expectations. (3.0 / 5.0) r u kidding me? = $30 (3.5 / 5.0) kobe = $31 (4.0 / 5.0) super dragon = $27 (3.2 / 5.0) grilled teriyaki chicken (bento) = $27 (3.0 / 5.0) sashimi classic (12 pc) = $39 (3.0 / 5.0) nigiri (4 pc) individually picked (3.3 / 5.0) miso soup with shiitake mushrooms (3.2 / 5.0) adventurous = $130 (4.0 / 5.0) Gaijin Gimlet (cocktail) = $16 (4.0 / 5.0) Dessert (I forgot the name) it came with black sesame ice cream I forget all of the other food and sushi we ordered, but it was a fair amount of food. I ate or tasted most of everything I posted above. If I didn't try it, I asked my friends how the food or sushi that they ordered tasted. The place is aesthetically pleasing and clean. Decor looks appropriate and the bar is nice. It is actually a 2 level place. We were seated upstairs. Service was good. They were attentive, patient, and knowledgeable about the menu. We came here to celebrate a birthday and there were probably 10-12 people in the party. Unfortunately, they couldn't seat us all together. There was a larger table that seated about 8 (or so) and the remaining 4 of us sat at the bar. That kind of set the tone for the night. It was awkward not being able to interact with everyone unless you got up out of your seat. The parking in the area is not the greatest. If you can't find parking on the street, there is a parking area nearby that will cost you $15 for a couple of hours or something along those lines. We easily dropped $1,100-ish here not including the tip. For Azuki Sushi's price range, expectations for the food and sushi is going to be high. If I'm spending this much, I'd expect the food to be at least as good as a place like Ju-ichi. Unfortunately, Azuki fell short. I may give this place another chance or maybe just visit Ju-ichi. 3 / 5: Food (ok to good, but mostly just ok) 4 / 5: Service 4 / 5: Cleanliness 3 / 5: Overall

I've been to Azuki twice and each time it's been a 10/10 experience! The food here is delicious! My favorite spot for delicious fresh sushi. I was able to try a handful of items today including the crispy rice and spicy tuna (so good, my favorite), miso soup, steamed dumplings, and kanpachi crudo (another favorite). For rolls we tried the bluefin toro taku (so good we had to get it twice), by the border, stardust, lobster (very creamy but yummy), and Kobe (surprisingly to me very yummy)! For dessert we got the brown butter mochi which is soooo delicious! Don't skip out on this dessert it's so good. Our service was great! We had a reservation and were sat immediately and informed of the two hour reservation. We were a little over but they were very kind and allowed us to stay until the next reservation arrived (chatty girls night)! I've sat downstairs and upstairs and I prefer the upstairs ambiance more but downstairs is nice as well just a little louder. Will definitely return!

Family came into town and I had to take them here! Another great experience, I had a large party and staff was extremely helpful when booking the reservation and asking for certain accommodations. I got to try more menu items this time and everything was delicious! My favorite is still 'r u kidding me' roll! We also tried the super dragon and vertigo rolls, both tasty! Oysters were fresh and perfectly sauced, nigiri was so good we had to order more! Crispy rice and spicy tuna is now a must order next time I dine here! Loved the presentation and taste was 100/10! Service was amazing again, love this spot.

Heard from a few people I needed to try Azuki and now all I can say is... the bar has been set for sushi in San Diego for me. This unassuming-from-the-outside restaurant has an incredible ambiance and chic decor. We sat in the back room and highly recommend for a more elevated experience. Now to the good part... THE SUSHI! The sake (salmon) sashimi was probably the best quality salmon I've ever had -- like butter. All of our rolls -- R U Kidding Me, By the Border and Sunshine -- were full of flavor and packed with fresh fish, making it absolutely worth the price. We came for my partner's birthday and our server was so friendly in offering the stuffed banana (we were too excited to take a pic). Our server recommended the black sesame and red bean ice cream to pair with it... we were skeptical but honestly, the flavors were to die for! Definitely check this place out -- I know we'll be back!

So love this place and enjoy it almost as much as Kinme their sister Omakase restaurant. Always get great service, fantastic fresh food, and great decor. My favorites here are chutoro and otoro as it just melts in my mouth and is buttery smooth. Love the unique daily items they have and for sure need to go back and indulge some more!

AMAZING! Went here for a birthday and we enjoyed every single bite. The classic sashimi fish quality was so good, each piece was so soft and had good flavor, didn't taste fishy at all to me. We also got the chefs choice nigiri which was good too but I'd choose the sashimi over the nigiri, the nigiri had a bit too much rice for my taste, I prefer a fish to rice ratio with less rice. The Kobe roll was so good, melt in your mouth A5 Wagyu on top reminded us of Japan. The by the border was basically an upgraded spicy tuna roll and was delicious as someone who is a spicy tuna fan. We were very happy with our drink selections as well. The momo yuzu was a perfect pairing with the sushi thanks to the yuzu component that made it refreshing and crisp to cleanse the palette between bites. My partner really liked the yamazaki single malt 12yr it was super smooth. They also gave us a free birthday ice cream with these fried rolls with sweet filling on the side, we got to pick from matcha, black sesame, red bean, and vanilla. We chose the matcha and black sesame and they were yummy and went well with the fried rolls with sweet filling. Service was great, I made a reservation and we were seated quickly. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often. The restaurant itself isn't very big there's outdoor seating, 1st floor, sushi bar, and 2nd floor seating but there are probably 10 or less tables in each portion of the restaurant which I think helps allow for better service since there aren't an overwhelming amount of patrons at any given time. I think this also helps the restaurant feel more intimate/cozy. The ambiance and decor is very reminiscent of restaurants in Japan. It feels very intimate/cozy which makes it perfect for a date night. I would definitely recommend sitting on the 2nd floor since the first floor and outside are more casual and not as nicely decorated. I did see a larger group of 10 or so people there too so seems like they do have capacity to host larger groups if needed. Overall, I would LOVE to come here again. This is a fantastic sushi spot I felt like the quality of the food and drinks was definitely worth what we spent on our meal here.

This was a great spot to get sushi and drinks. The bar has a few signature cocktails and a selection of sake and whiskeys. The sushi rice and fish are well seasoned. We enjoyed the nigiri plate and azuki chirashi that we ordered. The inside has a few booths and seats at the sushi bar (downstairs) and more tables upstairs. There are a a few small tables outside as well. Overall this was a wonderful modern sushi experience.

So I made a vow to myself that I would check out a new restaurant every Saturday. I was dining alone so I waited for a spot to open up at the bar. It took about 20 minutes but it was worth the wait. The service was amazing and the fish was delicious. Definitely a top tier spot in SD that you should check out if in this area.

I had the Adventureous chef selection, which was a great way to try a variety of items. The highlight of the meal was the Baracuda, which was perfectly fried and served at the end, after we had eaten the sashimi portions. To accompany our meal, I chose the Tokyo Sunset highball, made with vodka--it was surprisingly strong but refreshing. The restaurant had a dark ambiance, creating an intimate atmosphere as I sat at a large center table with a group of seven people. Since we were spaced out along the table, we ended up ordering separately, which added to the unique dining experience. Overall, it was an upscale place that made for a memorable evening.

Had dinner with a friend here the other night. It was my first time in a long time. We were seated at the second level (upstairs), which had a warm and cozy atmosphere. The tables are pretty close together, so I felt like I had to whisper so that the table(s) next to us didn't hear our conversation. We ordered a few items to share: R U Kidding Me? (3/5): this roll came highly recommended by other Yelpers, but I thought it was alright. It looked better than it tasted, though it wasn't bad. Sunshine (3.5/5): had to get this roll because I love salmon. Taste-wise, it was okay. Kobe (5/5): my fav out of everything we ordered. Topped with A5 wagyu, it was delectable. Would recommend. Salmon Four Ways (3/5): one of the fish wasn't so fresh. Everything was pretty pricey, but you are paying for the location. Overall it was a decent meal; but not a restaurant I'd frequent often.

Didn't take enough pictures of everything but I loved everything we got. We are massive fans of Kinme that is their elevated omakase experience by the same owners and wanted to try Azuki. Probably the best crispy rice we've ever had and the lobster roll presentation was amazing. Servers were friendly and quick and we really liked the private upstairs area. Get as much chu toro and o toro as you possibly can!

Azuki is a neighborhood favorite of mine! The service and ambiance is always 10/10 & the food keeps you coming back time and time again. I've tried nearly every roll on the menu & none disappoint! The chef omakase sashimi is my personal favorite :) the drinks are so fun, the matcha wasabi drink! Wow! Unique mix of flavors - so good! Love this place

We love this place. The interior is concrete and wood and I love that vibe. The fish is super fresh and the presentation is always perfection. Service is knowledgeable and able to answer questions or explain the menu, My wife loved the banana old fashioned.

This is my favorite sushi spot, hands down in San Diego. Crispy rice, r u kidding me roll, salmon nigiri, and chicken karaage all amazing! Plus super cute upstairs for a date night. Downstairs is more casual.

The food and the ambiance are amazing here. I have not been back in over 5 yrs and I forgot what I was missing. I was a little disappointed that the king crab miso soup was no longer on the menu - but everything was absolutely delicious. The fish is so fresh! The sea trout - umi masu was the best I've ever had.

overall score: A order: r u kiddin me kobe uni toast food here was great. everything was a unique combination of flavors which i have never tried before and i loved it. the uni toast is a must try, i didn't think i would like it but it was really good. the rolls weren't anything too special but still very good. i would say the kobe roll was better but the r u kiddin me roll had the deep fried thing which was really good. i would recommend everything i got. service: i made a reservation and we were seated quickly. service was really good because the server was very helpful and we were checked up on often. ambiance: the inside of the store looks so nice. the interior and exterior caught my eye and i was so surprised when i came. i will say though, that trying to find parking may be an issue. circled the block atleast 5 times.

Robin created the chef special for us and was sure to adjust it to our liking. 8 pieces of amazing nigiri. We were thankful to sit at the sushi bar for the conversation and exceptional service. My personal favorite was the uni toast, i would love to come back for another round. Thankful to be sitting inside, as it was a little chilly outdoors (even though there were heaters for guests).

The fish is fresh but the service was bad and ambiance is stuffy. Salad was suppose to have avocado and had no avocado. No dressing either. Do not come here

Oh my god this place is so good. I was mad at how good the rolls were and how kind the staff was. It feels like you're in such a cool underground spot with phenomenal sushi.

Thanks for the lovely dinner! Apps: Edamame Dumplings Karaage Chicken Hamachi Kama Rolls: Sunshine R U Kidding Me Decor 5/5 Food 4.5/5 Service 4.5/5 The decor is simple, sparse with wood and metal elements, and the booth set up is really cozy and helpful for a group of 4 comfortably. The food was good. The standouts were the sunshine roll and Karaage Chicken. The truffle flavor of the RU Kidding Me roll was a bit too overpowering for my taste, The service was good. We did book the reservation thru OpenTable and made a comment that it was for my birthday but, unfortunately, there was no acknowledgement by the staff about it. Overall, we had a wonderful meal. IMHO it wasn't the best sushi experience, but our friend mentioned they do have an omakase which I'd be interested in trying, as well as Sushi Gaga. Our favorite in San Diego remains to be Soichi.

My boyfriend and I loved our experience here! Fresh sushi and great service with a cozy ambiance. We booked a last minute reservation here on Christmas Eve for an early dinner. We got seated upstairs which is such a vibe! They have a full bar and the space is intimate and clean. To start the night off, I ordered the Momo Yuzu cocktail and my boyfriend got a Japanese whiskey recommendation from our server. We ordered karaage to share and I got the blue-fin four ways in nigiri, golden eye snapper nigiri, and ocean trout nigiri. My boyfriend got the classic sashimi plate, barracuda nigiri, and yellowtail nigiri. The seafood was fresh and the karaage was also piping hot and well-seasoned. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. I noticed a lot of other tables ordering rolls so I'd love to give those a try the next time I'm in the area!

I've only had a couple items but I was a bit underwhelmed. On the plus side, they give a lot of chicken for the karaage plate but it's bit overcooked and to much skin without enough meat. The vertigo roll could use some flavor. The blue crab seemed more like tuna. Friendly and good service though.

Had an AMAZING dinner date at Azuki Sushi with my boyfriend! We definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time. We were seated immediately upon arrival and the staff very so friendly and attentive the entire time! Overall, great service here at Azuki. The food was soooo good! My personal favorite was the chef's selection 8 piece nigiri for $42. For the price, you get some amazingly buttery and flavorful bites of fish. I can't remember which one was my favorite because they were all so yum! We tried the oysters, which were so big and plump but I wish I tasted more yuzu from the gelee. Our other appetizer was the crispy rice and spicy tuna. The crispy rice was one of my favorites that I have ever tried -- the exterior was crispy but not too crunchy while the interior of the crispy rice stayed nice and chewy. Both rolls that we got (R u kidding me and Kobe) were so delicious as well! The truffle flavor definitely came through. Both rolls were $28. I recommend checking out Azuki Sushi if you want to try some really yummy sushi and seafood! One of my personal favorite sushi places in San Diego.

Love this place. The sushi chefs and servers are all very friendly and welcoming. Azuki never disappoints. My husband and I always like sitting at the sushi bar in front of our favorite sushi chef Robin. Everything is always so fresh and yummy.

Azuki Sushi is a nice place to take a date to or just to grab sushi casually. I highly recommend getting a reservation for a table as the table turn overs are quite slow. The food doesn't come out really fast and takes a bit of time so I would make sure you have a reservation unless you could be waiting a long time. The interior of this place is very modern with a nice warm wood tone. It's two stories and there is some outdoor seating as well. The outdoor seating is right next to the street so I don't really recommend those spots. I ordered a bunch of items ranging from Nigiri, Sashimi, and a few rolls. The Salmon Nigiri was good. The Sashimi platter had a good variety. The fish was thick cut and they didn't use the leanest cut of tuna. I think this is a great value. There are 12 pieces. The Off the Border roll was not my cup of tea. A bit too creamy. The rainbow roll, is okay. It's oddly too creamy and there is no shrimp on top. It's not as thick as other places I've been to and it falls apart really easily. I ordered two and they were both rolled the same way. Once you picked it up, it started to fall apart. The dessert is better than their Sushi in my opinion. I ordered both of their desserts which at the time was a Mochi Cake with Ice Cream and Deep Fried Wonton skin with ice cream (I think that's the name of it). The Mochi Cake was really good, soft, and warm. The black sesame ice cream is something I probably wouldn't get again. It's crunchy/sandy/grainy inside. It doesn't look like it would be when I started to eat it though. The parking for this place is not a cake walk. Prepare to circle around or park further away in a public parking lot. There are meter parking spots but it's limited. The meters are free after 6 PM. Overall, I recommend this place. Would come again for the desserts.

Will not take a walk up or will not let an elderly use restroom after denial. Horrible place...........................

Decent sushi. A little pricey. But their fish is pretty fresh. Awesome vibes. Excellent service.

This is our first time at Azuki's since being gone from San Diego for a year and let me tell you it's better than I remember! We went in a couple weeks ago for an early christmas dinner. We had amazing appetizers, drinks, cuts and rolls but the best part was the interactions with our sushi chefs. They were all so sweet and worked so hard. The atmosphere is always so lively. Dais did amazing all night and prepared us delicious sashimi & nigiri. We loved talking to Dais and Robin; they really made the experience special and a 5/5 for us! Thank you so much for having us again.

You have to try this sushi spot in San Diego! Azuki sushi serves creative rolls with a great selection of rolls in the midst of Bankers Hill. They have an extensive list of whiskey, but I ultimately chose the green tea that they sourced from Paru. We started off with one of the best salt and pepper karaage I've ever had. It had the perfect amount of crispiness and the chicken is so tender and perfectly juicy. Out of all the specialty rolls we got, my personal highlight is the bluefin toro-taku roll.

Came with my husband on a Sunday night - would recommend making reservations in advance since there can be a long wait without them. We ordered: - Garlic edamame - very flavorful with large portions - Crispy rice with spicy tuna - tasted crispy on the outside but rice was a bit softer on the inside than what I'm used to. Would be down to have it again but not a must-have in my opinion - Kobe Roll - unique choice to have Wagyu beef over the roll! I personally liked it while my husband felt okay about it - Toro Chirashi Bowl - my husband loved his bowl! Fish portions were great with a variety of tuna sashimi - Azuki Chirashi Bowl - fish was fresh with a wide assortment and great portions. Some of the fish in it weren't my taste and a couple were tougher than I'd prefer. I'd probably prefer a toro or sake chirashi in the future since those are the fish I typically gravitate towards Service was good and spacious inside though it might be helpful to know that it's a little on the darker side indoors. It is on the pricier side but overall had a good experience and would come back to try other things on the menu next time!

Azuki did not disapoint. They had some of the best fish we've had in the US, and their bluefin was honestly on par with Japan. The maguro was maybe the best tuna I've had. Don't just stick to sushi and sashimi, however. The uni toast was maybe the best bite of the night, such good balance of flavours and excellent uni - my partner who doesn't like uni still loved this dish!

The fish here is serious quality. Being in San Diego is awesome with access to a wide variety of high quality seafood! We ordered: Toro chirashi 12pc classic sashimi Kurodai nigiri Kinmedai nigiri Kamasu nigiri Scorpion roll Super dragon roll Everything was cut perfectly and the fish pieces were very generous. I especially liked how they actually make distinctions between the akami (loin), chutoro (medium fatty belly) and otoro (fatty belly). I've seen other sushi places and some Japanese markets try to pass off chutoro as Otoro and other sketchy things, so glad none of that is happening here. The vibe is honestly a little bit clubby and skews modern. Not a bad thing and I imagine it would be a great place to take a date or just get casual sushi with some friends. Service is quick, friendly, efficient and helpful! Miso soup was delicate and very flavorful at the same time, a welcome appetizer for the meal. Their specialty rolls (scorpion and super dragon) are quite stand-out among Japanese sushi restaurants due to the use of premium ingredients like tiger prawn and blue crab. Will come back here for sure the next time I am in San Diego and craving sushi!

Dinner at Azukin Sushi during Happy Hour was amazing. The sushi was some of the best I've had in a while. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the presentation was fabulous. I also appreciated the servers' attention to ensuring there was no cross-contamination, as I am gluten intolerant. This spot is definitely on my list to return to when I'm in San Diego.

Every thing we ordered was fresh and tasty . Service was excellent and ambiance was nice and pleasant. I definitely recommend you check this place out ! Our order: Tempura assortment Startdust Kobe Crispy rice appetizer Chefs salad recommendations:) We also had a dessert that reminded me of tiny turon with ice-cream :) I will post pictures soon.

To be honest I think the prices are a little grotesque for what it is. Truly I would give it a 3.5- the extra .5 for the service, ambience, and fish quality. Otherwise, I wouldn't bend over to stop by here. I heard great things about Azuki and i was specifically craving rolls so my bestie and I made a reservation the night before (recommend). When we arrived on a Friday night 8:30 there was a good amount of people waiting outside, giving us high expectations. We ordered the By the Border, Bonsai, R U Kidding me?, Kobe, and Uni Toast. I think i was only impressed with the Uni Toast because it was a combination I've never had before. The rolls were pretty lackluster for the price point. The last time I paid so over $20 for a roll, i can still remember the pleasant experience even years later. This case? I cant say the same. I will say their fish is very good quality as well as the beef used in the Kobe roll. It's just the combinations were only decent and left more to be desired.

This was my second visit, and we came on a Saturday--definitely make a reservation. We started with the shishito peppers, which I found a little bland and not very memorable. The miso-glazed eggplant, on the other hand, was incredible--easily the highlight of the meal. I ordered the Kobe specialty roll, which was super unique and absolutely delicious. My friend got the Super Dragon roll and really enjoyed it, though I thought it had a bit too much of a fishy taste. We shared a large bottle of sake that lasted through the entire meal, which was a nice touch. Our server was great, very attentive and offered solid recommendations. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Prices are definitely on the higher side, but the quality justifies it. If you can, take an Uber because the parking situation is rough.

We started with the spicy garlic edamame which was 10/10. Second, we had the dumpling which were good 8/10. Then we got the By The Border, CHEF'S SELECTION 7PC NIGIRI, and the Kobe roll and can I just say they were amazinggg. My favorite was definitely the Kobe roll. The meat was so tender and just melted in your mouth. When our server dropped off our chefs selection 7pc nigiri, she told us what every roll was which was nice. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area! (:

Came here to celebrate a double birthday and it couldn't have been a better choice. There is street parking so no hassle there. We did have a reservation so we didn't wait long. The decor inside is on point. They do have heaters for the outside seating. I had the salmon and substituted the rice with broccolini they had many drink options which were delicious. I did not take many pictures because we were too busy eating. We ordered eggplant, karage, spicy edamame (a must) three different rolls, salmon and about 6 drinks for about 300 bucks. Not bad. And the waitress was so kind to give us ice cream for our bday with toron I believe. So goooddddd!!! Will come back and do recommend.

We got the hamachi, blue fine tuna sashimi, lobster roll, black throat perch, and uni. Hamachi and Tuna sashimi are a must try. They tasted so fresh and light. The truffle aoli on the lobster roll was so incredible as well. If you're making a reservation, request back-room seating- the ambiance was very nice and calm.

After years of wanting to try this place, we finally got a chance to go! We walked in right as it opened and luckily got a seat upstairs. It's a cozy, romantic vibe inside with two stories. The main action/chefs are on the first floor and the bar/additional seating are upstairs. We ordered 1) azuki chirashi- chef's special selection of fresh fish, Uni, ikura. This bowl was solid, well-seasoned sushi rice, and fresh slices of fish that melted in our mouth. It is served with a bowl of miso soup. 2) Kobe roll. This had a5 miyazaki wagyu and truffle aioli which made for decadent, rich bites. Very umami forward and a nice balance to the fresh fish. The prices are on the steeper side, but well worth it for that special occasion or when you want to treat yourself/your loved ones. The staff were all super attentive, friendly, and welcoming. This is a cute spot for date night or to enjoy delicious Japanese food in SD!

3.500 stars. We've been multiple times now over multiple years and have never understood the hype with this place. It takes a bit of planning as the reservations book up a couple of weeks in advance. We keep coming back because inevitably it'll have been a while, and then we'll hear an acquaintance or a friend who is visiting San Diego exclaim that it is the best sushi they've ever had. I don't get it. We've ordered everything: specialty rolls, sashimi, hand rolls, appetizers, the uni toast, and I always leave thinking, wow $200-250 for two and "just OK" At this price, we'd love a sushi place to have the freshest sashimi and sushi and to have perfect sushi rice with the rolls which Azuki never has had for me. I miss living in LA where the quality of sushi was higher at a lower price point.

Horrible service and the host lady are so rude and not respectful, not recommended at all!

Small modern restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, located in a quiet area just a bit north of core downtown in Bunkers Hill. It's definitely hip and happening with a younger vibe but certainly welcoming all. We've made reservation weeks ago but still waited for about 30 minutes. We're seated downstairs by the kitchen so it's loud and crowded! They have very fresh fish/seafood and always have different types of fish flown in. Creative food with artistic presentation, pleasing to the eyes and palate. Service was a bit lacking but acceptable. For appetizers, we had the Miso Glazed Eggplant and Assorted Tempura. Eggplant was very flavorful, the tempura batter was not as light as it should be but tastes okay. Azuki Salad, surprisingly delicious. Love the Fuji apple and sweet potato chips in it! We also got the Bluefin Toro-Taku Specialty Roll, it has 3 different kinds of toros in it, tastes amazing. Classic Blue Crab California Roll, nothing fancy but fresh and tasty. My favorite is the Chef's Selection Adventurous Sashimi, it came out on a long wood board with fresh and unique flavors, presented beautifully. Overall, it's a decent place with good quality of sashimi. Will come back and try their other sushi and sashimi.

The food is spectacular. Everything tastes so fresh and so clean The service was great, they knew their menu very well with no hesitation or doubt. The whole place is so cute! The ambience is simple, sleek, sexy. Definitely a date night spot. You need to make reservations, well, it's highly recommended! The only downfall to this place is having to walk past the kitchen to get upstairs to the other seating area.. it doesn't seem safe and it's cluttering and not ideal, especially in heels...it feels like you're walking through a back of house alley way..