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Sushi Ota in San Diego is a two star Japanese restaurant. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 6 years, and is situated in the Pacific Beach neighborhood. It's known for its sushi. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
this place sets the bar very high for san diego sushi places.... so high that i can't enjoy my regular old inexpensive sushi joints the same way anymore :(they have great quality food that appears to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
mmm. sushi.. sushi... sushi... i can repeat that for my menu daily... I love sushi.. and sitting at the bar at Sushi Ota makes it that much sweeter... the fish is fresh.. the chef is creating your...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, the best uni that I've ever had. As a seasoned sushi eater from New York, I've had some incredible meals at some of the most prestigious restaurants. I've eaten at the following: Sugiyama,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this SD Sushi Spot a score of slightly less than 5 stars due to its price (And they always ask for your ID every time you order an alc. bev.). The quality of fresh fish, however, deserves...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not an expert in sushi, but I lived in Japan and tried many great sushi places over there. I have tried many places in San Diego and so far this is the only place that doesn't disappoint me; and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just...... Just go.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been livin in San Diego now for 10 yrs. Of all the sushi places I've been to 'Sushi Ota' is easily one of, if not the best sushi in Diego.What my party had:Miso Seabass- tender meat, flavored...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually stay away from fusion rolls, but this time I had a few drinks before and went for it: The Diego Roll.I was impressed with the freshness. I didn't need soy sauce at all. When I'm not really...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to Sushi Ota for over 15 years (oh I feel old) and it is still my favorite sushi spot in San Diego. Ota is almost always behind the sushi bar, which is a good sign. The specials...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi in San Diego- hands down. If you really appreciate well prepared dishes and fresh fish, you will love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
make sure to have reservation as they get pretty packed as soon as the door opens. It's delightful to have authentic Japanese food as almost everyone there is Japanese. I just love the crunch salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have been eating sushi since before it was the thing to do, you will appreciate the quality of Sushi Ota. It is traditional JAPANESE Sushi, the real kind, the great kind! This place is not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I left with a lighter wallet, but happily so. You can't argue with the quality or the authenticity (a Japanese foodie friend from Japan was floored), as they're both top notch. I've never had better...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, you have to make a reservation and show up at the designated time.Second, the place is too young urban professional for my tastes. However, I think it is a great place for a first date...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Each time when I go down to San Diego to hang out with one of my buddy we would try and go here if we feel like eating sushi. My buddy introduce to this place and I was hook when I first try it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only good choice in San Diego.Expensive...the quality can be better.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A consistent provider of simple but fresh high end sashimi, particularly uni and toro. Price is reasonable, considering quality. Service is attentive, but can feel rushed during busy hours....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i apparently didn't review this place after eating here..what i remember:- heaven from the sea- come early. it's small. fills up quickly.- yum.- decent servicedefinitely the best sushi in sd by far....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi restaurant. The end.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i will be back for the diego roll. and the crunchy salmon roll. and the toro. and the hamachi. oh and the scallop. and unagi. and anything else I can eat in one sitting here. even the uni.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi. We had reservations and our friend was a little hesitant on taking us here since he had never been himself. Everyone recommended it to us, so we went anyway. The place is quite small...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is certainly one of the best Japanese restaurants in San Diego. Aside from all the other comments and suggestions, I would like to suggest you try the Steamed Kama Fish (specifically the yellow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No question, this is the best Sushi Restaurant in USA. Uni is incredible. Don't miss it when you go to San Diego.
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not terribly adventurous when it comes to sushi, but my friend is and both of us love this place. She had eaten here several times before (the staff know her by name) and she took me here during...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ota-San, Hai!! I'm no sushi expert, but I eat it often.This is hands down the best sushi I have ever had. It's a totally unassuming place, in a strip mall. Ota, the owner is a perfectionist and has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. My girlfriend and I love the food. The sushi is fresh and amazing. Should try and eat at the bar and just tell them "take care of me" and you will have an amazing night. However, you have...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place would have gotten five stars from me if they didn't seat my party thirty minutes after our reservation. AND if it wasn't my birthday. being from LA, i didn't know there were so few...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations? Are you F***ing kidding me?? The empty seats are reserved for someone else that isn't even there to sit?? WTF?? And how dare you answer the phone while we're talking to you! Next...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can recall a day when I was really sad and sat down at the sushi bar for some lunch. I single-handedly spent $70 on myself. While that may not sound like that much to you, keep in mind the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to give this place a good review, but based on the experience I had, it can't be done. I went with my best friend and her husband a few days ago. It was my BFF's birthday and she...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reviewing a place that already has this many incredible reviews seems redundant but I am extremely compelled to share my positive experience. I was greeted very warmly by all the staff and was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Yelp. I was in the gaslamp district, but felt like getting away, so I ran to the burbs per Yelp's suggestion and was tickled pink at the result. The hamachi was to to die for. We kept ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i hate reviewing places that already have hundreds of reviews, but sushi ota deserves my praise. first of all, great sake selection. and thanks to our server saori, who recommended a good sake for us,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the few that nails traditional Japanese style sushi. Basically, if u even remotely like sushi you MUST try this place. MUST!!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be another "this place is amazing" review so if you were looking for something a little less biased you came to the wrong place. We went for the second time tonight and I still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy S**t! I work in Torrance (with huge Japanese population) and I thought I was constantly being spoiled by good Japanese restaurants. But I found my favorite sushi restaurant, down south in San...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi in San Diego. (Try the sweet shrimp!) Why? Because they use they allow the freshness of the fish/seafood to speak for itself.Make reservations or be prepared to wait.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Most non-Japanese owned sushi restaurants have this air of furtiveness about them - as if they expect to be discovered any moment that their chef does not speak Japanese or their sushi sucks. Sushi...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Indeed, sushi was great...but you have to sit on the counter to get this great sushi/sashimi. Raw lobster was really something.Unfortunately, if you sit on tables, most likely your sushi experience is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be my favorite sushi restaurant, but not anymore...I went to have sushi lunch with my friend the other day, ordered the lunch sushi platter (forgot what it was called. it came with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot stress enough... MAKE A RESERVATION!! If you don't, chances are you will wait until after nine in the evening to be seated. But, it'll be worth your wait. This place is the *BOMB*!! We have...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went here based on a friend's recommendation, in addition to the plethora of 5 star reviews on this fine site. With great expectations I made a reservation for myself and a lady friend, to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Hamachi, 424 reviews with an average rating of 4 1/2 stars! OK, I needed to try Sushi Ota and see if this place cuts the karashi. Sushi Ota is located in a tiny mini mall next to a 7-11 and could...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in town from DC and went to Ota this past Saturday at a friend's recommendation - was not disappointed at all. Honestly, it was the best sushi we ever had. While I am sure there are other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi I've ever seen and experienced!!! Yes, it is expensive but it is well worth it!
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delicious and great service. I recommend having a combo or chirashi if you want a great sampling of the various sea animals.
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD. I knew I was saving a 5 star sushi review for something amazing... but this sushi is out of this world. My meal here has positively ruined every sushi experience I'll have in the future.I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although the location feels a little out of place, the quality of the food makes up for it 100 fold.The best sushi I have ever had. Everytime I eat sushi from a lesser place, it just makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Craving some great sushi my wife and I just had to go to Sushi Ota. Unless you want to wait a long time, and/or be rushed in/out you really need to make a reservation to enjoy your time at Ota. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard many great things about Sushi Ota. Maybe they put something in the water, because I KNOW it's not the food. We walked in to Sushi Ota to try it twice in the past 6 months, and had to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesomest sushi I've had in SD. The service was prompt. The food came out fast. And, the food was delicious.Came by on a saturday at 5:30 (the place opens at 5:00) and it was already packed! The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you to Steve M. for introduced this place. I don't think this place need another post, but oh well what the heck.When I go to Ota, I mostly order sashimi and a few rolls. I haven't try...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
delicious Sushi and Sashimi~
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
agghh i just really miss this place )':
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi and authentic Japanese food. I've been here twice and both times it's been okay--not great.Reasons:-parking sucks! there is a larger parking lot in the back though-the 2nd (larger) room is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say, I was a little hesitant when I sat down and saw that they served Krab California rolls. I had read previously that people were spending upwards of $100 on dinner for two at this place,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is it was all everyone says... some of the best sushi I have EVER had... you HAVE to make a reservation otherwise you may not get in to eat!!! I have never seen so many sushi chefs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Mr. Ota-San for preparing our meal last night, it was very delicious. It was very loud and I could not understand my friend when she said you were the owner.Everyone was very friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best sushi in town. Been there several times and servcie and food are always great. Don't be fooled by the simple exterior and modest decor. The sushi is phenomenal. Recently had a date...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely would say that they have excellent sushi - one of the bext in San Diego. There's no sense repeating everything that has been said in other reviews. :) I am a fan and Sushi Ota has become...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely the best of the best. I recently had the pleasure and honor of dining here. Having the rare opportunity for Chef Ota himself to prepare our dinner, we selected to go Omakase (where you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So , I went here with my boyfriend on a Friday night. I decided to make a reservation just in case they got busy. So I made one for 7. We got there really early around 6:30ish and went in to let them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is my favorite restaurant EVER! :) I have been going for over 12 years now. Sushi Ota is super popular and is always busy, so I highly recommend getting a reservation. Even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like tricky, trendy rolls (spicy California roll with tempura, anyone?), then you may be happier at a Chinese- or Korean-run "sushi bar". However, if you want want the freshest,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is a mind expander: the sushi is so good that you feel spiritually elevated even though you are eating in a strip mall. My favorite items at Sushi Ota are the exotic sashimi dishes and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to Sushi Ota a few months after it opened and was not as enthusiastic about their sushi. I went back a few nights ago to try their Omakase (basically, the chef's choice) menu and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh, very good. I prefer sitting at the bar since the chefs are fast and friendly.The mackerel box roll and tuna belly are my new favorites. If you prefer recipe sushi with lots of sauces and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was originally drawn to Sushi Ota because of the hype, including its top food rating in the Zagat Survey for San Diego--a city which I love visiting. Unlike the pleasant surprise I received with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to choose my last meal on Earth, it would be sushi from Sushi Ota! It's that freakin' amazing!! Words can't express how awesome it is! The restaurant is super-authentic (I lived in Japan for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A co-worker of mine swore by this place, as did several yelpers. The fish was definitely good, but not as good as the reputation suggests. Waiting an hour and a half because everybody wants to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unpretentious. I came here for my birthday dinner and my mouth was watering all day. We all ordered the Omakase and we were FULL!!! It was a great deal...everything was delicious. LOVE LOVE LOVE!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great Japanese/sushi restaurant. The food is great. I highly recommend the Amaebi. Unlike other sushi restaurants that I have gone to, you have the option to have the shrimp baked or fried....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here because my girlfriends cousins grandma said the sushi was better than Japan....This I had to see for myself.The place is fairly small, the sushi bar crowded with backs to a tiny aisle. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Ota many times over the years but haven't yet reviewed it. I eat sushi very regularly, and I have to say that this is the BEST sushi place in San Diego. It is authentic, fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I doubt if you will find better sushi in San Diego. It is next door to 7 Eleven - you are at the right place. They will cut belly for you and man is it good. This place is not cheap, but what good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. Went a little while back with my girl and and was served Omakase style by Mr. Ota himself. The fish quality was second to none. By far, the best sushi I've had yet.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi I have ever had in my entire life. And the prices are completely reasonable--nay, even cheaper than most other places which possess inferior fish. All chefs should bow to Ota....
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
C'mon 4.5 stars and 300-something reviews?! I figured there's gotta be something to this place so I gathered some friends up and we all went on a sushi date!Ordered: Osusume Sushi O Toro Sashimi,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, how I lament moving back east. I literally dream of Sushi Ota. The sushi is perfect, every time. I like sitting at the bar, and if you are alone or with one other, you might be able to squeeze...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Sushi Episodes 9: Sashimi BoogalooThis review is close to 3 years in the making since I've desperately wanted to try Sushi Ota since I first heard of it back in 2006. At long last, I finally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember it like it was yesterday...I had never been to this sushi restaurant, but was pushed to go by this Japanese girl I was dating at the time. She kept saying, "All the Japanese business men...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Since when does popularity equate to SHITTY service being acceptable? Am I allowed to write shitty? Well screw etiquette, because that is putting it mildly.We arrived here around 9pm on a Tuesday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ota is the best sushi in San Diego. This is the only place to really enjoy Tako. Try the "Green Apple: special when available, spicy tuna arranged inside sliced avocado. Yellowtail belly, Masago...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had sushi all over the US and this is one of the best. I can't believe anyone who really enjoys sushi gave it a low rating. My guess is that they might have ordered rolls and didn't try sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the businessso you pull up and you're like WTF this some strip mall where are we going?then you enter... and damn where are we again some Interdimensional japanese sushi dinner ?yeah...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To celebrate father's day, pops and I decided to order the Ota combination that featured just about every type of nigiri sushi possible. What really impressed me was the taste and how fresh the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here over 10 times, and every time it was a special, yummy experience. I took 4 friends here recently, and it was such a let down. What happened to the experience? The Uni was still great,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been trying to get into Sushi Ota for about 3 weeks and it was always a two-hour wait. When you hear hype like that I guess you imagine that this place is the Holy Grail of sushi. Maybe my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I wouldn't describe it as "fresh fish sea smell you only really find in Japan." When I walked in I was put off by how fishy it smelled. It didn't smell fresh to me.The parking was a hassle to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally get the opportunity to try the much talked about Sushi ota! Tried to get a table on a Monday night and there was a 1 hour wait! Are you serious??? No big deal, Took some visitors to Ocean...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is great, the service is amazing... however.. the sushi, ive definitely tried better, some of the fish tasted old, if you want amazing sushi try sasabune in Los Angeles, thats amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why this is "the best sushi in San Diego". I am dubious. Fish was good, but not great. They were out of a few things I wanted and they forgot to bring us two items we ordered.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep checking this on the map and at its location. Can it be it? It was so bland and somewhat pricey, I don't get it. Been there, won't go back, nothing impressed me. Including the service....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I've only been there twice, both times were good experiences overall. The quality of the sushi and sashimi is the best that I've had in a while, and I love sushi. The salmon is so fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Meh. I've experienced better." is right.My cousins took me here for a Going Away dinner and it was not that great. I mean, the sushi was decent, but I wasn't blown away at all. I don't think any of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi restaurant in San Diego. I'm so fortunate to live so ridiculously close to it! Make sure you make a reservation for dinner. It would suck if they turn you away b/c they're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Worst front servers ever...Walked right in on a Thursday night, place half empty.Stood right in front at the front door for 5 minutes with workers walking by every minute or so.Not 1 person said "Hi"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made reservations, and still had to wait for 1/2 an hour...wow! Anyways, didn't make a fuss knowing they are the "best" sushi in town.Tried several of their specialty rolls, and some sashimi. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yup - as simple as that - just a consistent 5 stars! We have been going here for years and years. Their sashimi are the best of the best. Only complain - if I may, is hard to make reservation at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five Stars one day- 4 Stars the next- My only complaints about Sushi Ota are 1) the location- though I understand why they are hidden in a little shopping place and 2) the difficulty getting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite sushi place in SD! I've been looking for a yummy sushi bar that rivals my favs in LA and I think this might be it. Even though we live in North County, I'm definitely willing to drive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we've tried many sushi places in sd. by far, the best i've had around here.taste: fresh, awesomeservice: friendlyprices: ok for sushiambiance: always busylocation: convenient but sad businesses around...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi place!!! I went here over five years ago, but it remains my favorite sushi place ever. The freshness of the fish just melts in your mouth. I sat at the bar and enjoyed everything...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, who didn't give this place 5 stars? The sushi and sashimi was incredibly good. We made the mistake of ordering a combination of rolls, sushi and sashimi. The fish was so good that we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good sushi that's worth the price, but too expensive for me to have more than once in a long while. You won't find millions of specialty roles like some places have, but it's really not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to his restaurant during the late fall and had the most incredible selection of toro that I have ever experienced.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time for a birthday dinner. We came as a group of about 20. The server was absolutely friendly and made sure we all had been helped. I sort of felt bad for her having to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome sushi. Super fresh and old school. You know it's good when there are Japanese tourists eating and smiling. We got lucky and made reservations for the sushi bar. I called on a saturday at 2pm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, finally I've found it for San Diego. The holy grail of Sushi that finally can rival what is found in LA. I'm in love.Very fresh fish, a great selection of fish, and a round of chefs that are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, the food is good. Great, even. I've been going there with my family since I was little, but I had an experience there several months ago that will prevent me from ever going again. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The food is great and the prices are competitive with most Japanese restaurants that serve a lower quality of food than Ota's. The service is fast, but make a reservation if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice, with a Japanese-speaking friend and I think I would have had a fairly difficult time without her, especially considering that always ordered Omakase, or, Chef's choice. It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first Japanese joint that I've been to where patrons are given an exact time slot of their reservation (i.e. 7pm-8pm, 8pm-9pm..) Huuuuhh? Of course, being the silly tourist that I am to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying their fish is great. But like any great places, comes crowds... Then comes for reservations and then the need to rush folks out.This is where it was down hill for me. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give them 5 stars. I just cannot because they're not equal to my usual 5-star places. However i cannot really find anything bad about it except their Nori. Chewy Nori is a HUGE...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My review is 1 out of 300 reviews so it'll get lost somewhere in here, but I thought I should still give my two cents in. Sushi Ota is sort of out of the way and hidden in the corner of a small plaza...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I love the sushi here. I only wish it was cheaper so I can eat it more often! But, you get what you pay for so that means ultra fresh fish and just really good food. I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I know it's a drop in the bucket, but I created a Yelp account because this place is so disappointing.Our sashimi arrived late, mushy, falling apart and cut so unevenly you'd think a child prepared...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said already about a place that is getting 4.5 stars out of 355 reviews? We tried everything - seared toro, o toro, sweet shrimp, uni, mirugai, yellowtail, salmon,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing over 350 reviews of this place, we decided to make a reservation even though we ate here on a Monday night. Good thing we did - it was pretty busy! As other yelpers have noted, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi by Far!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is supposedly one of the best sushi places in San Diego. We got there at 5:15 on a Saturday night and by 5:30 it was packed. We didn't have reservations so the lady asked if we could be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good sushi
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really great sushi. very authentic. Try it, u must!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is impressive to say the least and has some of the best quality fish I have ever been so fortunate to eat. The fish is so fresh I actually had sculpin brought to me sashimi'd sitting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had not been in a couple of years. Still muy solid. Had straight up sushi -- two kinds of mackrel, uni, toro, aba ebi, hamachi and salmon belly, salmon skin hand roll. Very pristine. Uni, the best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was introduced to sushi ota I thought to myself how good can this place be located at the end of a strip mall. Well I was surprised when I walked in and saw the place packed. Then I glanced at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
don't know what everyone is raving about. it was alright. seriously expensive. i came really hungry and then came a tiny roll good for nothing. but i've got to admit the fish is really fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok 4.5 *s ...for all the Japanese cuisine I've eaten in SD, this has to be the best. They have everything I like, uni, scallops, hamachi and other very good and fresh fish. There is usually a wait so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Japan I learned what real sushi is and this place is as close as it gets to the real thing. I mean, it is the real thing and until you have eaten sushi here I do not want to hear that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here upon recommendation from a local. All I can say is that this is one of my favorite sushi places ever. It is really hard to find, but it is worth the hunt. Since it was one of our last meals...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For as long as I've lived here I have never gone to eat here. What a mistake! Awesome service, and sushi. I had the Diego Roll and my friend had the Soft Shell Crab Roll. Both super good. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you SD yelpers! Sushi Ota knows fish! We were in San Diego for the day and decided to try Sushi Ota after reading the yelp reviews. Reservations are a must! We called at 4pm and they told us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im always a huge fan of quality sushi. In any town that I am in, I try to find the best sushi known to man. Living in San Diego, I have to admit its a bit hard to find a place that understands the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only come if you aren't picking up the tab! haha, seriously it's overpriced, but that's what you pay for guaranteed good sushi in San Diego...why? It IS a coastal city, I don't think it's that hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No joke, best sushi in San Diego.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visit Sushi Ota just a few times a year because of price. However I am sure that their sushi is the BEST! Recently I visited at Valentine's day dinner, their salmon and uni sushi were amazing......
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We found this gem through the Frommer's guide to California near the tail end of our road trip through the state in June 2008.We made reservations before we arrived, and were quickly seated once we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THANK YOU YELPERS!!!I've been meaning to come to this place for a while now, but haven't had a chance to go till now. Went last night, a Saturday of all days at around 9pm, was able to find parking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food: 10service: 9drinks: 7design/ambiace: 6crowd: 7wait/parking/reservations: 6Very simple design and well lit so you can see your fish. Masa and Makoto supply the entertainment and the most...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time Arrived: 7:00pm SundayWait Time: 15 minute (no reservations) Party: 8 peopleAtmosphere: Nice, lively with lots of people at the tables and the sushi barFood: Sushi Ota Combo A (Sashimi. mix),...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good, however, the staff is very unpleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sit at the bar, and get to know your Chef. Sushi Ota holds many different memories for me, but the food and service are always top notch. Very attractive, comfortable seating with some of the best,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here so many times for lunches and dinners and I have had most of their menu, everything from combinations to chef specials.It is by far the best Sushi in San Diego and I think it compares...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sashimi I've had in San Diego! OMG the toro was insane - and they have a number of other sashimi selection that a lot of other sushi restaurants in this area do not carry. The bf and I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place first back in June of 2001. I tried to go here once but could not find it, (it is a bit tricky to find). I had been meaning to go here but always got sidetracked. Finally...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The regular menu is good, but what's amazing is whatever's on their chalkboard, since those are the chef's creation based on what's unique and fresh. (Yes, just order it even if you don't know what...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get there before 6 on the weekends so that you don't have to wait in line! The service was fast and great, and the decor was cute and clean. I ordered the soft shell crab roll and my friend ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Sushi Ota may not look like much from outside but they have the best sashimi and nigiri in San Diego. Their sea urchin is spectacular. They normally have the freshest items on a crayon billboard. Order from...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Sushi!a little pricey, but if you are picky, its worth it to visit Ota-San!Here you can order things you didn't even know existed! Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure Sushi Ota is easily over looked in it's inconspicuous location next to the neighborhood 7-11. Inside it is a lot more nicer than expected with their modern look and loungy feel. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best sushi restaurant in SD.Interestingly, its located between a Planned Parenthood and a 7 Eleven. Portions are rather small, prices are rather high and the wait is usually long without...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best, most authentic sushi I've had in San Diego. You can tell this place is legit by the fact that this restaurant is actually owned and operated by native Japanese people. Don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cannot believe I did not write a review about this place yet. 315 Reviews though, so I'll just add to what I was gonna add to if I had found that I already wrote a review....ORDER THE SCALLOP...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diamond in the rough. The Product they use here is top notch. Mitsu-san did a phenomenal job with our omakase. 14 courses or so later I'm down to do it over and over again. If you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, the best sushi in California? I dunno about that one, but I can definitely see an argument about the best San Diego has to offer. Coming off a horrific "sushi" outing about a week prior, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a bit hard to find, in a small plaza tucked behind a 7-11. You wouldn't expect such an awesome sushi restaurant in this location, but one does exist and it's called Sushi Ota. Make reservations...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best Sushi I've ever had in California. Toro is amazing, even better than what you get in Tokyo. Uni is awesome too. Those are my two most favorite. Always crowded and feel like you're...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, the best sushi in all of San Diego, hands down.I only eat sashimi when I go here, cause I don't want to fill up on rice!The toro(fatty tuna), uni(sea urchin), mirugai(giant clam),...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ota-son, Roger, and all the sushi chefs here are amazing. This place is definitely my favorite restaurant in San Diego when I am craving for sushi. Yes there is usually a wait; so I definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is outstandin... otherwise a very basic restaurant. I'd give it 5 stars, if the ambiance would be a little more special... almost a Japanese hole-in-the-wall. But the sushi is hand-down the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
sorry y'all... this place is mediocre at best. i don't know what the hype is about but it's totally undeserved. the nigiri and sashimi here didn't even stand out as memorable... the miso was made with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First I just want to say that I am sad this sushi place is only in San Diego. According to the other sushi places I reviewed, Sushi Ota is by far the best. I was introduced by my friends who are sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 5 starts simply because I don't know any other place in San Diego that has better REAL sushi. Don't order those rolls. It's like ordering whisky coke, instead of sake here. Speaking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi here is traditional and fresh...seems like it lacks something though...I can't quite put my finger on what though...maybe personality? anyways...there's something missing for me because I never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is not like a trendy Studio City sushi restaurant. But one of the famous Japanese fish vendors told me Sushi Ota purchases the most of the best fish from them. So, why don't I try it???...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There really isn't much to say here. If you like fresh fish and traditional sushi- this is your place. The sashimi here is phenomenal and the yellowtail is my personal favorite. It melts in your mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop reading yelp reviews about sushi places, and just go here. Now.
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hype. It's a motherfucker. Sushi Ota has done their best to keep the hype under control. They've got no website (that I know of). They're located in a hole-in-the-wall next to 7-11. They're not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a tourist living at the westin at the horton plaza and are STILL convinced to drive a few miles here OR if you have to make reservation to come at like 9pm OR if you see 90% of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the Yelper that said if you want phillie rolls, that you shouldn't walk through these doors. LOL! not that there is anything wrong with the cali and phillie and so on...but this is not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is one of the tastiest sushi spots in San Diego, in my honest opinion. The place is relatively small, so there can be a wait, but it is well worth it. Everything is run quite well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait was incredible long but so was the sushi. The salmon and yellow tail belly was fresh and clean. Next to Nobu, one of the better sushi places that I've been to.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in San Diego at the end of a pretty brutal three day business trip and I managed to convince my colleague we needed to take a quick breather and have a light Sushi lunch. This place alone made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe this place was hyped up too much, and my expectations were too high.I flew down from San Francisco and at the airport, made a reservation for 2 on a Friday night for 8:15PM so I could finally...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi! I love trying out new dishes and I love uni. Sushi Ota definitely has both. The sushi is always fresh and I have not had a bad experience here ever. I always make reservations about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Headed over for my birthday dinner and dined at the sushi bar and had a wonderful time. Sat in the corner which was not so fun but the food was fantastic. BF and I ordered the toro special and it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype, people. This place makes some serious sushi.Went on Monday with the new hubby for my birthday- between the two of us, we ordered the osusume sushi platter (with toro, sea urchin,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing quality sushi. I highly recommend the uni "sea urchin" it melts in your mouth with a slightly sweet taste of the ocean. The only problem with this place is that the service feels too rushed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've ordered the Lobster Dynamite ($30) and the sushi combo, which was another $30. The lobster was deceiving, as the actual portion was about 1/3 of the lobster and the rest was stuffed with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have known Ota-san for 20 years. We were regulars when he use to work at Mr. Sushi in PB. The 7th was the hubby's bday...so we went all out...he is worth it. DEFINITELY make reservations. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We heard that this was a great place to get sushi so we attempted to go eat dinner there on a Monday night. D'OH! No table until 8:30 PM????!!! Nope, not with Bay B. in tow. So we went to Lanna...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really great sushi! so fresh! love the salmon here.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there looking for yuba, a japanese delicacy. my quest was unsuccessful (i went for lunch, and they only have it sometimes as a dinner special), but i was glad i went. the sushi was absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't call it a comeback, I've been here for... ...OK, it's a comeback. I figured it's been a minute since I last wrote a Yelp review, and I finally found a spot that intrigued me. Plus, I can't sleep...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to. The place is always packed and there are usually big groups of Japanese families enjoying the food, which I view as a good sign. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was great. We sat the the Sushi bar and continuously made ad-hoc orders until were were stuffed. Everything from the bar was fresh and tasty. Their toror was amazing.Bring lot of $$ with you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have extremely fresh sushi and sashimi but don't expect much choices on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Used to come here to kill sushi urge when living down in SD. They are decent comparing to sushi in LA. Def add points to have good sushi in SD. This place is packed most of the times.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I must say that this was by far the best hamachi sashimi I've ever tasted and I'm quite the foodie. I have eaten sushi at the best LA houses, Nobu in Vegas, Morimoto in Pennsylvania, etc. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is excellent to say the least. I give it one star because it is the number sushi place in terms of good quality fish. However, has anyone noticed that the cashier is becoming really feisty?...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did my research and it paid off, this place is the highest rated Sushi in San Diego for a reason. Their food is amazing.I went here with a couple friends and was so excited to eat some delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to sushi, my friend and I always agree to go to Sushi Ota, My favorite is the grilled yellowtail (Hamachi Kama) - it is so tasty and mmmouth watery delicious. She did the ordering -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After a great night at the SDMA viewing the Asian Art exhibits, the BF and I had hankering for sushi. Decided to try the sushi place that I had heard people raving about on the radio. HUGE mistake!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED. They are also OVERPRICED. I refuse to pay that much for sushi which is good but with "crappy if you're not Japanese" service. There are plenty of other quality sushi spots with great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very fresh sushi. Second freshest sushi in SD (for #1, see Kaga Sushi) but my first choice for a solid sushi joint. Primarily because a student budge doesn't support too many trips to Kaga and I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MISO HAPPY!!! This is the best sushi I've had in San Diego (it only took me a year to figure it out!). Mind you, I've been to plenty of sushi restaurants and the experiences have been mediocre or...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi in SAN DIEGO! A little on the expensive side but it's so worth it.There are plenty of other sushi places that are okay with decent price. But if you want the best of the best, go to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is well known in San Diego as one of the best sushi-ya in the area, many would agree. What makes it unique is its all Nihonjin staff: Julie and Setsuko to greet you; behind the sushi bar it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the fish is as good as it gets and the price you pay for this is quite a bargain. I don't eat sushi anywhere else in San Diego. They have been more than helpful in getting me a spot...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Sushi Ota a number of times. It has almost always been fantastic. (And the one time it wasn't fantastic was still pretty good.) Tonight, however, blew me away. We sat at the sushi bar...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi in San Diego but expensive $$. The sashimi was very fresh (around $12 for 5 pieces).
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best place for sushi but I don't like the atmosphere. It gets 5 stars for the best quality of sushi in all of San Diego. This is undeniable. However, I don't like the strip mall...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food- awesome! Fresh fish is always a positive. Try the Toro!It is very nice to walk in and see a line of Japanese ( or Asian) sushi chefs behind the bar. Service could use a make over. Highly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was sooo satisfied with my meal at Sushi Ota. I went down to SD for the weekend and one of my friends recommended this restaurant. It's located in an inner corner of a plaza, not too fancy from the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is good but the service is absolutely horrible. We waited for ever even with a reservation. I think they are preferential for Japanese folks as we saw how they would let Japanese folks sit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not worth the abuse the servers and hostesses dole out. The second time I went to Sushi Ota, I was with a party of twelve. It was a friend's birthday and we made reservations a week in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi and fresh fish. Lives up to its Yelp popularity. I was very satisfied after leaving. I don't recommend the pizza roll. It was kinda gross. The Double Double Spicy Tuna is delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i finally found a good sushi spot in sd!the bf took me here on a surprise date here this past weekend. tucked away in a little corner in a plaza in mission bay, this is a place you would just drive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Chirashi, lets just say AWESOME! The fish was really fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I went there last night with my girlfriend for our 1 yr anniversary because she is too Asian. I read of all these reviews and thought I might give it a try. Got there at 6:30 and it was packed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you SD Yelpers! This place was really good. Their sushi and sashimi combo ($30) was not only fresh but beautifully presented. It was very tasty. We also ordered the chicken teriyaki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best sushi ever.'nough said.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is my favorite sushi restaurant on earth!! I love it here. Good food, great service, my only complaint is the wait. Call ahead of time for reservations, otherwise you'll be waiting at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota! Wow! This place is great!!! Sushi ranks in my top 3 places to eat sushi! Went there this Saturday night with two friends after watching the Florida Gators whoop some Tiger-ass in NCAAF. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we gave this place another chance as everyone we have met in san diego said they are the best sushi in san diego and we must agree with them!so we agree, they serve the freshest, highest quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Ikura I've ever had!The most adorable Amaebi that I've even seen!You have to check out Sushi Ota if you ever come to San Diego.They said this is the best Japanese restaurant in town, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love sushi rolls, please go to YoYo Sushi but if you love real sashimi, definitely check Sushi Ota.Ranked by many as the best sushi place in San Diego and for sure it is. The fish is always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best San Diego has to offer.When local "Spiny Lobster" is in season (October -- January) order it.Best served as sashimi and shell grilled with a layer of lobster meat attached to shell. This is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I created a yelp account just so I could give five stars to Sushi Ota. Not that it needs another 5 star rating, but I have eaten so much sushi in my life and I needed to document this as one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yoshi (sushi chef) from En Sushi in Las Vegas recommended this place when he heard I was making it out that way and said I needed reservations for sushi bar. I called day of to make reservations and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is hands down the best sushi restaraunt in San Diego. My dad used to have a working relationship with Mr. Ota and I have been eating here since I can remember. The amazing thing is he still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not traditional in any way, Mr. Ota's sushi is a new creation of it's own. If you want authenticity go to Shirahama and be abused by the sushi nazi. If you want great atmosphere, great service, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend recommended this place. I have been in twice now and both times the food was very good. We had some shashimi and a couple rolls. The fish was fresh and very tasty and the texture was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tied for my favorite sushi place in San Diego with Cafe Japengo. Their fish is always so fresh, and you know a sushi place is good when it is loaded with Japanese businessmen. I used to work for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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This is probably the best sushi in the country. Don't be fooled by the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with my boyfriend's cousin and his co-workers. The food is quite good but not too memorable, the environment is nice (though this is not apparent from the outside), and they are pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Reservations are highly recommended! Parking can be such a hassle, especially on the weekends.The sushi was pretty fresh except for the Aji. What a disappointment! The texture just wasn't right....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese Sushi restaurant in san diego. You can even see the lobster antlers moving while you are eating it on your plate. Now thats fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. just wow.this is what it's all about. fresh and high quality fish and an excellent variety. also, being used to sushi prices is SF i was astonished to see what the final bill was per person...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what can i say about sushi ota that already hasn't been said about it's awesomeness? i'm not sure. first of all, the service is amazing. my friends from sd made reservation for us and when we got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best place for TRADITIONAL sushi/sashimi in my mind. Do not eat here if you want rolls. This is not the place for rolls. Go to Tadashi's if you want to eat stuff like Dragon Rolls and Spicy Tuna...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi not to miss! Not only is it a short drive to the beach from OTA, the sushi is great. Reservations, esp for dinner seemed to be advisable, but they squeezed us in on a weekend night, warning...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gave it only two instead of three stars because I had heard all the hype for years now, but was sorely dissapointed. The first time I had attempted to dine here with friends we were waiting outdoors...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a group review,me, DH and 2 sons.Really good food, but it could have been better. Kids say 4 stars based on food. I'm knocking it down one for attitude. We called for a reservation at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at Sushi Ota was a mediocre one. First of all I knew it was a popular place hearing about it from people all over my university's campus but i figured i'd try to forgo the reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to get a reservation the day before for a friday night at 8p, which i was super surprised by from the multitude of rave reviews. but i guess folks are just going on the fly and waiting....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time, and finally made a reservation last night. We arrived on a random Monday night around ten and the place was still packed! Luckily, we were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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best sushi in san diego. also love the seaweed salad or calamari salad. Reservations recommended for dinner. Casual and comfortable atmosphere.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
when it comes to sushi restaurants, I scoffed at the majority of the reviews. Everyone always say sushi ota is authentic, and then I laugh. What do YOU know about authenticity? You, who is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a gem in a dingy little plaza. It was rated Best Sushi in San Diego by a traveling guide, so my cousins and I gave it a try. I was not disappointed! I ordered the chirashi, which came with an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I've seen this place for years, esp. when I used to live in PB. Nothing about it ever screamed "eat here". I'm not sure if it was the drunk stop 711 right next door or the seedless outlet in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this place and the sushi is really fresh espacially we seat in front of Ota san (owner). He is really skillful and frinedly even he is famous. This is a must go sushi place in SD.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ToroToro Toro ToroThat's all l can say...try the chutoro or otoro.It is like crack.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that has not been said already? Hands down the best sushi in San Diego. The location and understated nature fools a lot of people. They are very traditional and the execution is top...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were in Cali for a family visit. It took awhile for me to convince hubby to have dinner here. So on Thursday July 24 2008, we made a reservation for 5:30pm dinner.My oh my, indeed I was NOT...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We walked in and got a seat at the sushi bar pretty fast, but we had to solemnly promise to only take an hour, which I thought was amusing. Managing reservations systems is tough! The sushi chef was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Variety, consistent quality, consistent service, freeway access.Cons: The decor is tired, the wait is usually an hour, and one time it didn't smell very good inside...Reservations strongly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in SD that I've had thus far. The wait can be a bit of a pain in the arse (even if you have a reservation), but once your in there you're stoked. I feel like there's some local thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is an absolutely fantastic restaurant. If you are lucky you might be able to score a seat at the bar as a walk in but this is not recommended. IF at all possible make your reservations a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ordered1. Aji combo - awesome (love the deep fried bones at the end)2. Two orders of Sweet shrimp - a little bit small (one for soup, one fried)3. Two orders of O toro - Excellent (melt in the mouth)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just gonna give it to you straight up since people will go here no matter what Yelpers say. Been here twice (on Sunday), so that's the basis of my review.-Over-hyped, over-priced, but not bad sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to say that if you want the best quality of sushi with variety and freshness... this is the place. The toro (fatty tuna belly) is excellent and just melts on your tongue. Also, I highly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3, possibly a 4 star.. but i have to go try it again.i must admit, ota is one of the freshest sushi restaurants in san diego.. but must make reservations as you will still have to wait, even with a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the pleasure of enjoying some of Sushi Ota's fare. Long heralded as one of San Diego's best sushi restaurants, it took a special occasion to finally drag me out. I had been to too many...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn! Really, when/if you get a spot at this place, thank God-zirra. You have just landed in one of THE premiere sushi joints in our fair city. So premiere, that you actually feel like you are in an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Tables at this place are always in such high demand that they have to kick you out as soon as the food has disappeared from the table. They also seem to be nicer if someone Japanese is in your party. That...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So the other night we decided to hit up this spot for a little late night delight. Jay, Nina and I wanted to see if all the hype was true. We made reservations on a Tuesday, man am I glad that we did....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh. Fresh. Fresh. Good selection of everything. Fish, rolls, sashimi, cooked food. Everything. Their toro is exceptional. If you wanna stay aloat in the sushi biz, do it like these guys....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi here and I am a sushi snooooob!Good selection of nice fresh fish, rolls, and sake :) I wish we could have sat at the sushi bar, but it was full about two weeks in advance. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 words: Salmon Belly Sashimi. The freshest, yummiest salmon belly I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best in SD. The sushi is amazing and always fresh. I've always had great service and always make a reservation.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!!! This place is pretty good! Fish is always fresh and service is good. Its always comforting when you walk in and see a lot of Japanese people eating there!Get the double yellowtail roll! Its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS.Their food is amazing. This is real sushi. Make a reservation, or prepare to wait (unless it's before 6 or after 9:30).Go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a regular place for me. The sushi is good and reasonably priced. It's a good idea to make reservations, especially if you want to sit at the sushi bar- this place fills up fast! You know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi Restaurant in San Diego, hands down.The service is quick and efficient, even if they are not the most friendly. You come here to eat the freshest and most well-prepared sushi in San Diego,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Hey bro, can I get a Super Baja Gordita Crunchy Roll with those salty pellets on top?" WTF!If you ever hear that request at a restaurant like Sushi Ota, prepare to be drop kicked by the other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh Fish. Terrific craftsmanship. No loud music. No omnipresent cream cheese. Fantastic. SIt at the bar for the best service and ask your chef to make his/her special. You will not be disappointed.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in San Diego. Period.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best sushi we have ever tried.we were there early on a week night, and it was not to crowded. we enjoyed good service and excellent fish.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the UNI... the double tuna rolls are great. The Salmon Roll is so good that you don't need soy sauce or wasabi to eat it with. Great fresh food and attentative service. Parking wasn't that bad as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good place for Japanese Sushi in San Diego. It's best to make reservation ahead of time. Every time I come here, it's always packed. I've tried their rolls, and sashimi. They are fresh. I like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in San Diego, hands down. I work in the business and quite often, I even heard guests from Japan who were here on Business talking about it. Eat at the sushi bar for the true Ota experience
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent quality fish. The amaebi and hamachi kama were the best I've had. Our sushi chef's name was Shinrichi (sp?) and he was a master; he custom-made some beautiful courses for us (check out the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say to all those giving mediocre reviews....you're probably not japanese or can't speak the languate. yeah....they have a nice big chalkboard near the sushibar and it's all in Japanese. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the rave about this place, we decided to try it today. Made reservations for lunch, the whole lunch there were plenty of empty tables. Had to park across the street, no big deal....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at this restaurant was great. I made a reservation and got in early b/c someone had cancelled their reservation before me. We had various sushi and sashimi. The uni was great as well as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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I've been here a handful of times and at the recommendation of many people. The food is good, not fantastic. Service is ok, but certainly not friendly. I don't know why this place is such a favorite. Don't get...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Drove down to SD for a nice weekend getaway. After reading the reviews on this resturant I thought this is the place to try out. I was not dissapointed (not entirely at least). I has a 7pm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummy! sashimi heaven came here for my sis' post bday dinner had reservation @ 9 it was still packed! we got to sit @ the bar & the jap sushi man was kool traffic sashimi & the plum wine ice cream was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, but definitely overrated. They have a million sushi chefs behind the bar to make the sushi fast and get you out so they can seat the next group. I felt rushed and uncomfortable....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a relative five star rating and only valid in San Diego. The sushi far surpasses any other joint in SD, but head up to LA and this place looses a star.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic Japanese food and very professional service. I wouldn't say it's most friendly but it definitely is traditional and professional. I enjoy their food a lot. Very carefully prepared food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've enjoyed sushi all over the world, including Japan, and I'm something of a sushi snob. I've been coming to Ota for about 8 years for one reason: the quality of the fish. Yes, it's a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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The food was average, nothing special. However, the staff was most unprofessional. Our group of 6 arrived for our reservation on time a 6:00 PM on a Wednesday. The staff immediately warned us that we had to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
excellent sushi, so-so service and atmosphere. not sure why so many people complain about the price, i thought it was reasonable for the quality of food. will definitely go back if in the area.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh and flavorful nigiris and sashimis that melt in the mouth like butter except the halibut and red-snapper which by comparison were dull and tasteless. The fish selection were limited to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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This place is crowded and I agree with some of the other posters, waiting for a table even with a reservation can be very annoying. However the sushi and sashimi is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words are not enough to describe the freshness of the fish. I went there while being 8 months pregnant, ate sashimi special and felt like in heaven for 2 hours. I am definitely going again.ps. the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Start at the end."I paid the $120 for the three of us and we left."Are you half Japanese?" asked the waitress. "No, but I studied Japanese language in college," I replied in Japanese.The futomaki...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi in San Diego. If you've got the money... go splurge.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not much to add other than to confirm the amazing reviews. I am in love and must go back when in San Diego. Things like eel and uni that I never understood why people ordered were so fresh and yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Omakase sashimi... order it! Ok, ok only order it if you like raw fish and sweet shrimp. Served with a shrimp head that is still moving, this is absolutely my favorite (and only) spot for sashimi....
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a little tucked away in a corner of a strip mall (we missed it couple times). It's definitely a busy place, but we got there right when they opened for dinner, we were able got seated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely the best sushi in San Diego which is kind of sad. I recommend it without a doubt. The cuts of fish at Ota are definitely superior to any other sushi restaurant in Diego. Oh yeah, Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard from many sources that this is among the best sushi in San Diego and decided to eat here based on these recommendations. I wish San Diego had better sushi, but this is probably the best...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, for quality sushi, yes, they have good sushi. But to me, it's the entire experience of dining out, not just the food. And this place is simply unacceptable to me in the way of service. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Busy? That's an understatement. This place is overflowing. Get a reservation or you better have something else to do. We lounged on a blanket on the grass at a park overlooking Mission Bay while we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're not Japanese and weren't raised on this food and the culture behind it, I can understand how you could be impressed into thinking it's the best. But I'll have to agree with my Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best sushi in san diego. seaweed salad wasn't overwhelming with vinegar, quite tasty. the sashimi was fresh and delicious. we had a variety of fish, each one, equally delicious. quality.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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My boss knows the sushi chef trainer here and said it was good so i decided to try it out and it was pretty damn good!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one of the best sushi restaurants in all of san diego. their sashimi is SUPER fresh. i only eat UNI at certain places, due to the quality and freshness. you can eat it here for sure. prices aren't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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The venue is not too bad and the food is good, but sushi deli #2 is my favorite
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am risking being called a traitor here, as I have worked for several years at another fabulous sushi bar in San Diego which I will not name.I can't believe it took me so long to go to Sushi Ota...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give this place two stars, on account of the sashimi being very good, but I have a real problem with any restaurant where they knowingly give bad service because they know their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming to this location for sushi for close to 25 years. First it was Sapporo, and it was fantastic, then that family moved to Bonita. Then it became Osho Sushi, and it was also great....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is good sushi! The best sushi I had was in Fukuoka, Japan (personal tasting menu, etc.). This place is a close second. It's extremely popular amongst the locals, and I highly recommend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently the best sushi in San Diego; and consistency is what too many sushi restaurants lack.This is where Chefs go when they want sushi; 'nuff said.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Excellent sushi. Very good value and very, very fresh.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi and Japanese food in town. Period. (Ever notice how many businessmen from Japan are in there? I've had the real thing in Japan, and this is as close as you're going to get in the States.)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off, this place is overpriced and has bad service. Secondly, the place wreaked of fish as soon as you walked in, which as other reviewers have said, is not a good sign for fresh fish (I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let this place fool you. Though it's tucked behind a convenience store, and a Thai restaurant, it is a hidden gem. The fish is fresh, and some of the specials they have are amazing. My wife and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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They really do serve the freshest sushi in San Diego...at least from my experience. Try to get a seat at the sushi bar..you will be exposed to specials that you might not hear about if you sit in the normal...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Took my wife here after reading rave reviews on this site. First impression upon entering the restaurant was very good. It was very crowded and full of Japanese customers, all good signs. What I noticed as we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Real authentic Japanese sushi. One of the best places in San Diego!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry guys, I have to agree with the previous reviewer. The sushi here is pretty good, but not outstanding like some of the reviews suggest. I guess if you've never tried really good, fresh sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place! If you blink you could miss its nondescript locale. I do Sushi Deli 2 for inexpensive eating and here for those days when only the best will do and I am not concerned...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST sushi in San Diego. High quality and always consistent. This place is always packed, so if you don't want to wait...make reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Sushi Ota once, but it was good experience. They are a bit pricey to me, but I'm a baller on a budget. I was lucky to come here with my work's graphic design team who paid for us....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far some of the best sushi I have ever had! If you're in San Diego, want fresh, creative and well-priced sushi, you must go to Sushi Ota. Now, let's get Mr. Ota looking at locations in downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think we just perhaps ordered very fishy rolls but I tend to like the ones with vegetables mixed with fish, not ones that are just lots of mushy fish. I was in San Diego visiting a friend but I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say...."I wish I was Japanese!!!"Our good friend Akiko speaks to Mr. Ota in Japanese, orders items that are not on the menu, and gets very generous portions~! Luckily we were with her and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The real deal!One night we were there and lobsters were attached to and brought out on wooden platters to all of the people at another table.The tops of the shells were cut away and the men were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Despite the location of the restaurant, the interior is very nice and you can't see outside. The sushi is very high quality but it's expensive, of course you get what you pay for.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is amazing. Period. End of discussion. Don't go there. I want it all to myself.
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed all the time, and rightly so-- the sushi is amazing. I've never had a roll here so I can't comment on that, but the fresh fish, sashimi selections and chef specials are always...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for some Japanese food. Try to stay away from the rolls, but the double double tuna/hamachi is good. It seems to get better everytime. I tried something different this time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Make sure you have a reservation! Always busy but worth the wait. The freshest fish available. If you can, sit at the sushi bar and ask for specials.
kudzu.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to eat with my roomates on a Saturday night. We had previously made reservations earlier in the night for 9:30. We got to Sushi Ota at 9:05 to check-in, but we did not get our table until...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the rave reviews of Ota--guess too many trips to LA and NYC to better sushi bars like Katsu-ya, Nozawa, Matsuhisa, Sushi of Gari, Urasawa...or even Nobu have set the bar too high....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is not as good as I expected, although the Salmon Belly is good. Everything else is decent, fresh, but not outstanding. I have only tried Taka and Sushi Ota in San Diego and I would say the fish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of the best sushi in West coast for sure in SD. they carry very best tuna while other places uses bright red frozen tuna. selection of fish is stunning. also chefs there are first...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Ota for the first time with three friends on a Wednesday evening. We were given a 6:30 reservation when we called at 4:30, but were warned over the phone that we were going to have to leave...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Sushi is a special food, must be fresh, and have proper atmosphere. They have them both
kudzu.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I eat sushi because: 1. I like quality sashimi2. I like quality sea vegetables and sea weed3. I like japanese sushi rice4. I like the artistry of presentation that sushi chef's tend to exhibit5. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Great food and service. The sushi is extremely fresh! The workers are wonderful and very freindly. You will pay for the quality and freshness of the fish!
kudzu.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always solid. Made reservations for four on a Friday night, my friend was in town from France, and had to wait about 20 minutes. Par for the course though, completely expected. Service was excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sashimi and sushi in San Diego, period.Like the other reviewers say, make a reservation. Or else, show up a little earlier than when they open for dinner.Their prices may seem expensive, but for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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the fish is butchered whole in the back. Very fresh, beautiful presentation...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I take visitors from out of town. Great place for sushi. Especially if you are into sashimi. I always preface that it isn't the fanciest place and it doesn't offer the most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only authentic sushi restaurant in San Diego. You walk in and notice right away that the patrons are mostly Japanese. I consider that a very good sign! The chefs are very meticulous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, love it, love it. Just be willing to wait for a table. Food is so good, you'll want to actually enjoy the meal (and it's a little classy for saki bombs).
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only sushi place I can take my sushi snob of a mother without enduring a dinner full of eye rolls and harrumping about how the owners probably aren't even Japanese. No worries about that here....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best traditional sushi restaurant in SD - you simply can't compare in that regard. Only reason I didn't rate this higher is because I've received variances in the quality of the sashimi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
essential, simple, fantastic.There are no gimmicks to this place - just sushi - perfectly done, quality sushi. This place has an underground reputation like no other and deserves every bit of it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi in town period.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they met my challenge:rolls combining tastes, texturesunpredictable*I always ask the sushi chef to make a roll from adjectives (i.e. crunchy, fresh, citrus-ey). This is the only place in S.D. that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Ota is the bomb. I have known Ota-son since 1987. Former sushi chef of Mister Sushi and then struck out on his own and used Taiko of Irvine as a form of go by as to what quality standard...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so disappointing. If this is the best sushi in San Diego, then I am sorry. I will give them a nod for having a wide variety of sashimis that you can't always get at other restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion the best restaurant in San Diego, but I am a sushi lover. This is not the "fine dinning" great atmosphere experience. This is the place for the best darn sushi in San Diego, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best uni (sea urchin) I've had outside of Japan. After ordering one, we had to order another and then the chef accidentally gave us one more. There's never too much of a good thing.We were in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally had the guts to ask out this Japanese foreign exchange student out, and with that she recomended Sushi Ota.Wow, I was a casual sushi eater prior to this experience. Honestly mostly fusion...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, great sushi. Would have been even better if we sat at the sushi bar. But we were lucky to get a last minute reservation Saturday on the same day for dinner. They have a regular menu, then there's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to my fellow yelpers, I found a place to celebrate my husband birthday while on a road trip to San Diego -behold Sushi Ota! We were a bit shocked at first when we finally found the place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so fresh, so good. perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Make sure you make reservations--this place gets packed! I never would have guessed the food here would be so great! My friend from Japan actually recommended this restaurant and I can see why. Everything was...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Hands down. There is no competition for this place when it comes to quality sushi. It's crowded and expensive, but completely worth it. For about $20 you get a pretty large combo platter of all sorts of...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the extenseive reviews, I'm going to be unusually concise.-Very, very authentic. Lots of Japanese folks eat at Ota. They don't waste their time at any of PB's 543 other sushi restaurants....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For all of the rave reviews on Yelp, I had foolishly thought this was a fine dining establishment. I was surprised to find Sushi Ota next to a 7-11, nestled in a strip mall between car dealerships....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place my Japanese guests will eat at. Nuff said
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone hyped this place up. Maybe too much. We went with watering mouths, our mouths weren't disappointed, but they certainly left without the urgent need to return. We usually like to ask for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1 .-Always call for rez-ees, always busy, ask to sit at the sushi bar if you know what you like. Tables are good for a first date or if you are more into the cooked offerings. The waitresses do have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fish here is incredibly fresh and does melt in your mouth. Make a reservation at least a few days before because there will be a wait. I eat sushi all the time, and here I felt like a sushi noob...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is super fresh, service is very good. The only problem is it's very hard to find a parking, but it's worth it and for sure I will go again!
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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For years this was THE spot I loved to take out of town guests to. Even my friends from Manhattan (who were used to places like Nabu and Sushi Yasuda) were impressed . But the last 2 meals I had at Sushi Ota...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would rate Sushi Ota the #2 sushi bar in San Diego because the quality of the sushi is great and very fresh.My only complaint about this place is they are a little discriminatory against caucasians....
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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This sushi is GREAT! You have to check it out. The rolls are excellent, but the sashimi is where they really excel! Very fresh! Great food! Great service, prepare for a long wait!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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May be these guys are just uneven. May be these guys are just full of themselves. Either way, I had a horrible experience there. The sashimi did not taste fresh. The servers were surly and seemed put out that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tom S. ---below"This is America, and Americans deserve to be treated better!!"I've been to Sushi Ota before and yeah it does take a while to get seated, theres no denying that. But with the amounts of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm amazed by the reviews by people saying their service was terrible because they aren't Asian. I have been to Sushi Ota many, many times, am not Asian, and have only received wonderful service....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3 friends just finished training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 3 voracious appetites for sushi heading to Ota San's place =$450 dollar tab (including a large tip) with everybody drinking water.It is and will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my all-time favorite sushi places. I've been to Sushi Ota twice, and the fi
