Tsuruya Sushi - San Diego

On this #ThankYouThursday, I want to take a moment to appreciate all the incredible restaurants out there. I really miss visiting Tsuruya Sushi! We've been going there for as long as I can remember...

I truly dislike giving one-star reviews, but the spicy tuna on the Hot Lips roll was simply inedible. I enjoy spicy tuna and scallops, but I couldn't even finish it.

Wow! Let me start by saying that we attempted to visit two Italian restaurants, but they were both completely full. So we decided to switch things up and go for sushi tonight. Well, I’m...

We visited for lunch on a Friday and, like other reviewers, found it a bit challenging to maneuver through the cramped parking lot. However, once we entered, we received a warm welcome and were seated promptly. We decided to sit at the bar and ordered an assortment of sushi along with two large rolls. The standout surprise was the half-priced rolls, which helped keep our total bill quite reasonable. When they ran out of halibut, the chef recommended red snapper as a substitute and offered it at the same price. The snapper turned out to be an upgrade, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We would definitely come back if we're in the area again.

This restaurant offers great value, especially with its 50% sushi deals. The seaweed salad is a standout dish. While the service can be a bit slow, the staff is always really friendly. Just a heads up, parking can be challenging in the small shopping center.