Sunshine Kitchen

We’ve gone about 3 times now and every time, it’s always a hit! The calamari tempura is made fresh to order, so be prepared for the freshest calamari you’ve probably ever had! The staff is always kind, quick to help && offer their recommendations to new items. We purposely eat in the restaurant because of the vibe, the warm feeling, and enjoying great food. Don’t skip on the Tempura and Karage! Can’t wait to go back…most likely next week again ☺️

Sunshine Kitchen reminds me a lot of Teri Café, just tucked into a strip mall and more mom and pop vibe and the quality here is always solid. They have great lunch and dinner specials, and I keep coming back for the poke bowl because it’s consistently well-made, fresh, and very reasonably priced. This time, my kiddo ordered the karaage and french fries, and we also tried the yaki soba noodles. Everything tasted like it was made with care. If you’re craving a little island or Japanese comfort food without committing to a huge sushi bill, this place is absolutely worth a visit. You'll be able to order a dinner plate usually salad, rice, and your choice of a meat, or you can also get yakisoba, and quite a bit more. If you want a no-frills but yummy Japanese style food spot in Oceanside especially closer to the coast because you're craving Teri café, this is a great option.

Clean delicious food that isn’t over salted like many other asian food places. Wonderful staff who are kind, friendly and respectful. They tried hard to make the atmosphere peaceful but let’s face it, it’s in a strip mall. If this place was on North Pacific it would have a better view and the $9 lunch special would be $26. Thus, this is s value. Highly recommend.

I eat at Sunshine Kitchen a few times per week. A lot of menu options and the food is great!! The staff is very nice and the prices are good. Love this place!!

Price is very reasonable, the menu had a nice combo of Japanese dishes and Sushi. Definitely hit the spot for me!

I am a regular customer, in that I come each time I come to Oceanside. So I’m not in everyday, but each time I go to Oceanside I make a point to hit up this spot. I always get amazing food and service, and today a lady in a really cute bucket hat took it above and beyond. I already have loyalty to this location, I’ve been going before they moved locations, and now I am devoted to this place. Lots of love always 🖤

A local gem. Simple but authentic menu of blended Japanese options, centered around their combo plates. Portion size is great, value is great, flavor is great. Consistent quality and service from day one side they opened. One of my favorite spots in North County!

The sushi here is tasty and fresh, and the location is really nice—close to the ocean. Only downside is you gotta stand in line to order, and they don’t give you a menu ahead of time. So you end up deciding what you want right at the register, which slows things down. Other than that, it’s great. Sushi comes out fast, and the staff is super friendly. Definitely recommend!

I've been coming here for the last five years, and I've never once been disappointed. Normally, I'm not a fan of ordering first and tipping before service but at Sunshine Kitchen, I gladly oblige. They've earned it every time. Menu: When my 12 and 7-year-old finish a full plate of curry and are still hungry, I start questioning if I'm raising them right but that's just how good the food is. They both had ramen afterward and finished every drop. I've tried so many items on the menu over the years, and honestly, I like it all. The layout and décor make the whole place feel warm, inviting, and comfortable. Overall, this is an easy 5-star experience and absolutely an Oceanside food staple.

We stopped by for a late lunch after a long drive. A perfect spot for a quick and affordable meal. They offer plenty of value-packed combo lunch specials. I tried the Cali Combo with Yakisoba noodles $11. It presents a satisfying spread of Japanese-American favorites: included two pieces of fried dumplings, four pieces of Cali Roll, savory Teriyaki Chicken, perfectly cooked with a rich, glossy glaze, and seasoned chewy Yakisoba noodles. My friend enjoyed their cold ramen as well. I definitely have to try it next time. The combination of excellent lunch plates like the Cali Combo and the genuinely spacious indoor environment and relaxing patio makes it the perfect spot for locals and beach-goers alike. Go support this local mom and pop spot!

This location is across from the high school and the parking lot is busy but it's easily accessible from the 5. Good amount of inside and outside tables Diverse menu offerings from Ramen, sushi, poke, apps, noodle/ rice dishes means something for everyone. I got the tonkatsu Ramen and it was good!

My dear friend's mom owns this restaurant and we knew we had to come to support The staff is incredible friendly and the restaurant had good music taste when we went . We ordered calamari tempura, summer roll (this is a new roll! i love a good spicy tuna & salmon combo), the shoyu ramen (the broth is super light and veryyy good!), and the beef gyudon bowl (a special!) The restaurant serves authentic japanese food so if you need a good place to satisfy your craving, come here

Not a bad spot if your looking for large options at an affordable price. Got the chicken teriyaki combo. Chicken was good. Rice had good texture. Potato mac salad was ok. The salad dressing wasnt good. Fam enjoyed their vegan ramen. Lots of seating. Service was friendly. Water tasted like tap. Recommend filtered water. And fix the salad dressing.

They have lot of seating inside and outside. The place was clean. You order at the counter and they will bring you, your food. I got the Lunch Special #1 Terriyaki Chicken with fried rice. I added the karaage chicken. Everything was very good.

Sunshine Kitchen is such a gem. We came in for dinner and everything was delicious and super fresh. I had the salmon skin hand roll and the Alaskan roll -- both were perfect. The hand roll was surprisingly buttery (salmon belly), and the Alaskan roll was light and tasty with a fair bit of masago. My boyfriend went for the pork cutlet curry, the rainbow roll, and the dragon roll. He had been here once before and the food was still just as good. The curry was really good - and had a solid serving size. The vibe in the restaurant is really relaxed and friendly, and the service was kind and attentive without being overbearing. You order at the counter and they give you a number stand to place at the table, so it was nice to not be disturbed much during eating. The waitress did offer a free refill of the fountain drink he got, which was nice. Definitely one of those places you find yourself wanting to come back to often. Five stars all the way.

Had the pork katsu curry and Japanese potato salad (did not know that was a thing). Ths pork was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

You would not expect this place to have a variety of sushi and Ramen and Katsu plates, but that is exactly what sunshine kitchen has. The menu is like a dictionary and there's a variety of options for you to choose from that can fit every pallet. We opted for the Ramen and I would say the Thanh Katsu Ramen was better than the show you Ramen however overall both service and we got was pretty good. We also got a Terry chicken and tempura plate with also getting a side of chicken karrage. The whole restaurant is run pretty much like a café and the interior design is like a tropical café. With a try if you're in the area

Another delicious lunch here! It was busy but our food came out quickly. We ordered our usual poke bowls, fresh and flavorful for a hot day. They have some cold noodle/soup options for summer which sound like a great alternative if you're not in the mood for hot food or sushi. Until next time!

This place was cute, great and fast service, lots to chose from on the menu. We love a good plaza spot with plenty of parking. Food tasted really hot and fresh and great value for the amount you get. My son had sushi rolls and said it was and 8 out of 10. And they were gigantic in size so two rolls for a 22 year old was cheap because the boy can eat. I gave four stars because it was good, a nice casual spot to grab anytime. If I lived close I could see me ordering for pickup a few times.

I went to lunch with a friend the day after attending a Yelp event in Carlsbad, and she recommended this restaurant to me. Restaurants run by Japanese chefs cater to Japanese tastes. The interior is not fancy, but taste is the most important thing for me, so it's fine. I ordered the lunch special, a teriyaki chicken and California loin set, and my friend ordered a poke bowl. I also tried my friend's bowl; both were delicious and reasonably priced. There is outdoor seating, so you can bring your pet to eat. Parking is in front of the restaurant.

Needed to take a lunch break on the way down to San Diego. Tesla supercharger right around the corner at the back parking lot so it was really convenient. Sunshine is a casual eatery with a good variety of Japanese/Japanese fusion dishes. I find them to be reasonable in terms of freshness/quality to what you'd get at Mitsuwa - like more grocery quality than fine dining restaurant quality. It is what I expect for the price I paid. The lunch specials have a lot of choices and was very good. They have both indoor and patio dining (patio is shaded/covered by a roof), but it is not a very large space. We'd stop here again in the future.

We had to charge our car so we tried sunshine kitchen. It's so good! I probably won't make a special trip for it but the food is very solid. Gyoza udon noodles, soup was good, the gyoza were ok. Broth was nice, udon was nice and chewy. Sushi, rice was flavored nicely - just good flavors. Poke bowl was delicious. Fish wasn't fishy. The sunshine sauce was sweet and slightly spicy. Very different sauce than normal poke. There's also outside seating that is slightly closed off so that was nice! Just good vibes all around.

That O-side roll with a Sapporo? The crispy bits, the freshness, the kind staff. Outdoor seating if you like

Let me start by saying that if I was rating their sushi I would give it a 5* but their teriyaki chicken plate was a . If I could average 3.5 I would. The chicken was tough, like it was cooked and reheated. The fried rice was flavorless. The gyoza just average and the salad was just basic lettuce with hardly any dressing that was flavorless. I saw others eating Pho and it looked good. The other rolls that I saw looked good also. If you go I would suggest skipping the chicken plates and eating the sushi or Pho.

Place was clean and quiet. The staff is nice and can help you with the specials.. just ask. My food was very fresh and tasty.. no fishy taste. I liked it but I would like the option of mango or pineapple. The ambiance is nice but a little too quiet for me. The parking is plenty and you don't have to park in the street. I would like to come back for lunch.

Fish lovers roll was pretty good-- yellow tail, albacore, salmon, fish eggs , eel. Didn't seem like a good quantity of fish. The Oceanside roll with tempura was much better. Udon noodle tempura and vegetarian were good. Tempura light and tasty. My son enjoyed the chicken Katsu with curry...... Service quick. Ambiance clean. Busy....

Really good variety of ramen and sushi. You can get sake or a beer here. The staff is really friendly. Kind of has a casual hole in wall feel, but it's clean. I like it.

Went for first time this week. Very good customer service, good amount of seating inside & outside. Tempura good & would order the chicken teriyaki bowl again in a heartbeat. Sticky rice amazing. Definitely will try a lunch special soon!

My family and I absolutely love this place, but every time we have been going lately, the portions have been getting smaller and smaller, and the prices have been going up and up! They even charge extra for soy sauce! (Apparently, more than two packets of soy sauce is considered extra even when you have multiple sushi rolls, Poké bowls, etc.) Pretty bummed out with them!

Good food. Ordered the Vegas Roll, Oceanside Roll, and Karaage. Yummy and price is good too. The wait staff was efficient and nice. The restaurant is close to the beach so we didn't have to go too far. Ample parking and place is clean and nice.

This is a no frills family owned restaurant located off the 5. They're across Oside high in the Walmart/Wendys shopping plaza. We started going here pre-pandemic and I'm so glad they're still around. Everything here is GOOD! The best part is they have such an extensive menu that you could fill any craving. Food. * Vegan ramen. Their vegan ramen is some of the best I've had. Even my kids love it! * Edamame. The portions for edamame is generous (especially since other places charge the same price for smaller bowls). * Karaage. You could get 3 pieces or 5 pieces. But if you get 5 pieces you might as well pay $1 more and get the karaage lunch special! It includes rice and salad. * Sunshine fries. This is a family favorite. Our kids love the sauce, fries, and the adults eat the chicken. The sauce really makes this side dish amazing! * Bake salmon roll. My favorite roll here yet. If you like salmon, you have to try this at least once. Restrooms. * Gender neutral * Sinks are outside the restrooms Service. Is great! We've had to make modifications to some items when we order and they haven't skipped a beat. They get it right every time! You can score a pretty good deal with their lunch specials! You can even order them after lunch for just + $1 more.

Found this unassuming Japanese restaurant after a performance at the high school across the street. Ordered at the counter where the service was very friendly. We ordered a LOT....gyoza, edamame, chicken karaage, tempura, ramen, sushi rolls, pork katsu curry, chicken teriyaki, yellowfin kama, pork fried rice, sake. It ALL HIT THE SPOT. Delicious. Nothing fancy, just well executed. So glad to find this restaurant!

Locally owned, comfortable diner-like atmosphere, and consistently good. Service is friendly and adept. Katsu and tempura are spot on. Most all of the rolls contain Krab, which is too bad. But, you can ask them to leave it out. Nothing fancy here, but a reliable spot.

The food was amazing as well as the presentation of the food. The menu looks amazing and I love the way customer service is

There's plenty of indoor space and parking for this spot. They also have some outdoor patio space. It gives you an open air vibe with simple decorations. You order at the front and pay before receiving your food which I would say is pretty good! The servers are nice and helpful. We'd go back again to try other stuff. :)

I've ordered takeout from Sunshine Kitchen before when in the area. A similar menu to Teri Cafe but prices have gone up a bit since my last visit. I ordered their chicken & beef bowl plus spicy tuna handroll & it was over $20. The chicken was dry & beef stringy. Spicy tuna handroll made up for it , being really good. Maybe I should stick to their sushi. We've had their entrees before & enjoyed the food. So I'll continue to order from here & update my review if warranted. This visit had slow service & the chicken & beef bowl was just okay. Maybe just an off day.

The ramen is top tier. Deluxe roll is my favorite sushi roll I've ever eaten, cannot be beat. Had a few other things, all fantastic. Highly recommend

great food and prices, nice lunch specials. I eat at Teri Cafe a lot and find this just as good.

Would definitely recommend coming here if you're on the fence ...,, just get in here . The service was Japan style you pay first then your food comes , We ate the ramen , sushi , and chicken Katsu and curry . Everything was fresh and delicious! Definitely a come back place and recommend to everyone. PS the Oceanside roll was unique to this location and was my favorite! Second was the katsu curry . The ambience was chill during their dinner rush . With the pay 1st then food comes it seems people are here to eat and go home. No wait time for us .

Service and quality of food has been top notch for the several years we have been going there. If anything, there have more people coming in. Looks like they have added some staff to meet the demand. It is not "fine dining," in that one orders at the counter, and food is brought to the table. It is a modest milieu, but exceptionally clean, and well maintained. Food has always been excellent, and service, excellent, despite the apparent volume of take out orders. Can't say enough about the operation here. We love it. Just hope that good reviews don't spoil the goodness---

Was looking for a simple sushi spot for a very early lunch snack and since they open at 1030, we ended up here. Korean owned Japanese food. Plenty of free parking in their lot. Decor is very cute. There is an artificial grass wall in the outside patio. Outside dining available, perfect if you have pets. You order at the counter, pay, they give you a number and bring you your food. If you need anything else, you have to walk up to the counter to ask. There are no utensils, water refills or anything accessible. You have to go and ask for anything extra that is needed. Staff is ok. Restrooms are located in the back. Sinks are communal outside of the restrooms. Food came out very quickly. They have many options on their menu, including ramen, poke, yakisoba, sushi, salads etc. So great options if you have a large group with multiple craves. The sushi was good. Felt a bit queasy as I was driving off but luckily the feeling went away. Overall great inexpensive spot.

Walked into Sunshine Kitchen hoping for tuna that whispers secrets, rice that hums jazz, maybe a sliver of uni that rewires your brainstem. What I got? Not quite. This place isn't exactly chasing Michelin stars--it's writing love letters to Japanese mall food under fluorescent lights. Don't let the Yelp hype fool you. This isn't that. It's a bento box done with surprising discipline. The ramen? Legit. Broth's got backbone. Noodles got spring. The sushi? Tight. Clean. No frills, no drama. You want toro that dissolves like a bad memory? Look elsewhere. You want a spicy tuna roll and miso that won't betray you during a Tuesday lunch spiral? You're in the right place. It's more Sushi Stop than Nobu, and proudly so. Think microwave meets mirin, but handled by someone who gives a damn. Teriyaki bowls, poke, spam musubi--it's fast food, but not lazy. Competence is the theme. Execution over ambition. Three stars if you're hungover. Four if you're feeling generous. Not a fever dream. Not a destination. But it's honest, and I think that counts for alot.

Very good food and pricing is reasonable. Favorite is the chicken teriyaki plate. It gives you some of everything

Excellent food. We ordered a number of other things (karaage, sushi, katsu curry, forget what else) and happy with all of it. Pleasant surprise to find they offer katsu curry. Quick service. Friendly staff. Popular place. We went before dinner rush and the seats filled up quickly.

Delicious food and friendly staff, I will definitely come back! I recommend without doubt (;

Great breakfast. Very popular and great food. We ate here with friends and everyone loved it. The eggs Benedict's were amazing. It was super busy, but we still got decent service. You may have a wait, be prepared to wait or call ahead.

WHOA I can completely understand why this place is rated so highly! Cannot say enough good things about this dish. (sweet, savory, umami). CRUNCHY DELICIOUS TEXTURE AS WELL.! (OCEANSIDE SPECIAL ROLL) Shrimp Tempura, Crab. Topped with Avocado, Soft Shell Crab, Mixed With Spicy Mayo, Green Onions , Sesame Seeds and Eel sauce drizzle SO YUMMY #AnazFoodZandFriendZ #AsianFoodIsMyFavorite

Great place. Food was all hot and fresh. It didn't take long to get our orders. Started with the chicken karate and gyoza, both were great. The chicken was outstanding. I got a samurai roll and the CA combo. Wife got chicken Katsu. Mom got a ramen bowl, don't recall which one. Dad got dinner combo #2.

Needed some ramen and found this spot near our spot nearby, I ordered the Sunshine Ramen, it was decent, not used to a pork tonkatsu on top but it was okay. My favorite was the calamari tempura!. My daughter ordered the soba noodle soup with tempura and she said the seaweed made the broth too salty for her. The staff was friendly but they don't really offer much or follow up. Place was clean and well maintained.

We really enjoy it here! Food is great. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Dog friendly seating on the patio.

Conveniently located off the Interstate which gave us a break from being in traffic. Sunshine Kitchen is located on the opposite end of Wal Mart Neighborhood Market next door to a taco shop and Pho place. Huge outdoor patio with heaters. It's a Japanese restaurant serving curries, rice bowls, plates, rolls, poke, fried rice, ramen, yakisoba/udon, hot soba/udon, salads and sides. We ordered: -spicy garlic edamame: Great garlicky sauce -Takoyaki: The least fav of all, it was a giant ball that had too much wheat flour that we just plucked out the tiny bit of octopus -chicken karaage curry over steamed rice: We asked for a higher spice level and it had all the right spice and curriness. -Oceanside roll: OMG this roll is so good. Fresh thin slices of avocado and soft shell crab. Inside had more crab and shrimp tempura. -Dinner plate #2 (chicken teriyaki over fried rice, 2 gyoza, mix tempura, Japanese potato salad, and green salad): Had a mix of everything. My fav was the Oceanside roll with the soft shell crab and avocado topping. The dinner plate was huge but I'm not a fan of the teriyaki sauce. It was thicker than normal and overly sweet. I was surprised a small place that has their hands dipped in everything may not be as good but I was wrong. The service was wonderful. You order and pay first before you sit. Sunshine Kitchen is on our list to return if we need to dodge traffic again. 4.5 stars, bumping to a 5

The service was great by the staff. They offer a welcoming environment with tasty food. It was ironically a cold day this winter so I stopped by to try the Chicken Soba. The buckwheat noodles were delicious served with great portion. Overall a yummy spot to try. I'm coming back to bring the family next time & try everything else.

We ordered the teriyaki bowl and sunshine ramen. Everything was delicious except both of our chicken was super dry. Maybe they over cooked or rushed it but yeah hopefully their chicken isn't dry again.

I have been here many times the time has been amazing from the food service and ambiance.i highly recommend bringing your family and friends out to experience it all.

The food is really good! We ordered salmon poke, chicken kaarage (yum), sushi rolls. Service is amazing, very friendly! Will definitely come back. Highly recommended.

Great food for a really great price! Love that they have an outdoor seating area so I got to eat out there with my dog.

Fresh, affordable, asian inspired ramens, sushi, al fresco dining option. Quick service in convenient downtown location.