Soichi - San Diego

Came here for our anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing but the service was really what made the experience. Rachel made us feel like we were part of the family. We went for the full Omakase experience. Started with sake flights and ended up moving to bottles after. We originally sat at a table inside, than they offered us a spot at the bar when it opened and that really elevated the experience. Can not wait to come back again and do it all over.

I absolutely loved this restaurant! The staff was amazing, very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious. We had two petite omakase dishes and also ordered some extra nigiris. The toro nigiri was exceptional, my personal favorite. For dessert, we tried the matcha ice cream and sesame ice cream, both of which were fantastic. We also enjoyed a glass of plum wine. Although the restaurant is small, it has a great atmosphere. I am eagerly looking forward to going back and trying the full omakase experience.

I had an incredible experience at this sushi restaurant. It is definitely the best in North America. The customer service was outstanding, and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the San Diego area.

From the beginning to the end, the experience was incredible. The 4-part appetizer starter was perfect for easing any hunger pangs. Each dish, influenced by Japanese cuisine, was elevated, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The highlight was watching Chef Rio create the nigiri right in front of us, explaining each piece and making the experience personal and engaging. Chef Soichi, alongside Chef Rio, was welcoming and entertaining, even singing and playing guitar for another table celebrating a birthday. The service was prompt and attentive, creating a cozy atmosphere that felt more like a local spot than a fancy restaurant. The quality of the sushi surpassed any I have had before, and the staff's warmth added to the overall experience. I am grateful to the Soichi staff, Chef Soichi, and Chef Rio for making my dream dining experience a reality.

Soichi is not our first Omakase experience, but it is the first one in San Diego that we have had. And what an amazing experience it was!Getting a reservation is key, especially if you want the bar. Our server was Marlon, and we told him we had just moved to SD and were celebrating our engagement anniversary. He was SO friendly and a willing conversationalist; we talked about everything from Ratatouille to the skeletal systems of the fish he was preparing. Not only that but Soichi himself also conversed with us and served us a little bit of sake. What a personality! Great presence, but humble and easy to talk to. The staff was amazing at welcoming us, taking care of us, and making sure we were enjoying our meal at every step.But if the staff was anything to appreciate, the food was even more spectacular. My husband and I have been together since college, so we’ve eaten Omakase in the Bay Area and Japan, but Soichi served us one of the best Omakase experiences on the West Coast. Our favorites were their black throated sea perch, amberjack, scallop, shrimp and fried shrimp head! , salmon, trigger fish, and golden eye red snapper; the snapper is so renowned that they sell a t-shirt of it, which we bought because we enjoyed it so much. All of the ingredients were presented beautifully — check the photos of you don’t believe me. But in addition to that, the fish was very fresh and prepared thoughtfully. The Omakase menu lets you really appreciated everything the seas of Japan have to offer.We paid for the $150 full experience, but added on two flights of sake $28 each flight for 3 different sakes and 4 additional nigiris each. It was a full meal! But we were so pleased with the service and care and quality of food that we ended up hanging around until we were the last customers in the restaurant. Soichi, this was our first visit but not our last.Big thanks to Lorena, Marlon, and Soichi himself for making tonight as special as it was. Our engagement anniversary could not have been better spent. Hoping to come back soon!