Kokoro - San Diego

We went for Saturday lunch and got the Shiraki Bento. The sashimi melted in your mouth. The grilled cod was perfectly cooked and had a great glaze. There was this chestnut thing that was delicious. Honestly, it was all great. This is probably the best Japanese food I've had outside of Japan. I wonder if people don't know about this place because of the location. But honestly, if you want terrific Japanese food, you should check this place out.

Hands down one of the best, most authentic traditional Japanese sushi spots I've ever been to outside of Japan. If you're looking for rolls with sauces go somewhere else. If you're looking for the best chirashi rice in the world, made with house pickled kanpyo, then this is your place. Decisive, strong, and gracefully balanced flavors. It's a treat, but it's not for everyone I repeat, if you're looking for stuff with avocado, sauces, etc. this is NOT your place (and what you're eating is not sushi btw).

Authentic is an accurate description of this Japanese restaurant.

I am so happy to have found this hidden gem. This unassuming restaurant blew both my fiancé and my expectations out the water. When you enter the store, you immediately feel like you’ve walked into a little sushi shop in Japan. The waitresses were so lovely. Decor is simple and zen. The sushi quality is excellent, I especially LOVED the Uni; very generous portion and a perfect sweet, clean taste. The presentation of the food, particularly the tempura, was beautiful. All of this for a fair price makes this a Must Go.

An absolute gem of a place. Most omakase restaurants especially in California are full of flash and don’t feel authentic. The chef here clearly cares about the food he puts in front of you and each piece is packed away beautifully with high quality fish, years of experience, and a touch of love. The environment is incredibly intimate and service was phenomenal. Will definitely be back!