Cloak and Petal Little Italy

"It’s in the heart of Little Italy, but you won’t hear any old crooners at this temple of Japanese haute cuisine. Instead, you'll find old-school rap on the soundtrack and graffiti art installations on the walls. And then there’s the bar, flanked by two faux-cherry trees in full bloom.The fresh-spirited menu brims with shareable plates such as blistered shishito peppers and crispy chicken karaage. Entrées include duck breast with golden tomato confit, miso-glazed black cod or even Wagyu grilled tableside on a yakitori. The sashimi is straight-up sublime, but it’s the envelope-pushing items that make the most impact. Contemporary maki are a hit among the hungry hordes, and include the Tokyo Gangster, with shrimp and beef in a spicy black garlic sauce." - Michelin Inspector

San Diego Restaurants Are Raising Funds to Help Those Impacted by the Maui Wildfires | Eater San Diego

"Joining forces with Maui United Way, Cloak & Petal in Little Italy is hosting a buffet-style fundraiser on September 3 from 2–5 p.m. featuring yakitori, fried rice, Spam musubi, chicken katsu curry, and mac salad; $50 tickets include unlimited food and one drink (they’ll be featuring Blue Hawaiian cocktails), with all proceeds going to the Maui Fire Disaster Relief Fund." - Candice Woo

Little Italy’s Cloak & Petal Unveils New Japanese Bar and Lounge | Eater San Diego

"Since first splashing down on India Street in 2017, Cloak & Petal has brought flashy, Japanese-inspired design and a menu of izakaya-style dishes as well as sushi to Little Italy; owner Cesar Vallin has now revealed a new bar and lounge that’s featuring its own set of dedicated food and drink offerings." - Candice Woo

Where to Find Holiday Cocktails to Go in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"Cloak & Petal’s carryout holiday meal packages feature a selection of specialty cocktails. Options fit for a holiday feast include their Japanese Mule, infused with flavors of honeydew melon, white grape, and kabosu citrus, with passionfruit, ginger and fresh lime, as well as their Shibuya Nights with Suntory Toki, black walnut, and cinnamon. For every holiday package sold, Cloak & Petal donates meals to frontline workers." - Kelly Bone

Six Restaurants Packing Picnic-Perfect Meals

"Three blocks down from Herb & Wood is this modern Japanese restaurant whose tidy bento boxes and bowls make for easy picnic provisions. Cloak & Petal open weekdays from 4pm and at weekends from noon, so you can pick up a katsu chicken bento (with chicken gyoza, rice, seaweed salad and crab rolls) or shrimp tempura bowl for an afternoon or evening picnic (to-go cocktail pouches, sake, and Japanese and local craft beers also on offer)." - Sophie Friedman