Welcome to Samurai Japanese Restaurant, serving North County San Diego for 30 years. While we started from humble beginnings back in December of 1979, we have never changed from our core value of offering only the finest Japanese cuisine and sushi. We were located on Highway 101 in Solana Beach, and back then, we were a small, humble restaurant.
At the time, it was the first Japanese restaurant in North County San Diego. We're proud to share our restaurant with you. From intimate dining, family dinners to large private parties, Samurai Japanese Restaurant can accommodate your needs. We invite you to browse our menu of fine Japanese food and Sushi.
At the time, it was the first Japanese restaurant in North County San Diego. We're proud to share our restaurant with you. From intimate dining, family dinners to large private parties, Samurai Japanese Restaurant can accommodate your needs. We invite you to browse our menu of fine Japanese food and Sushi.
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We were located on Highway 101 in Solana Beach, and back then, we were a small, humble restaurant. At the time, it was the first Japanese restaurant in North County San Diego. Back then, the Japanese community was very small and sushi chefs were nonexistent. So David Song, father of the present owner Charlie Song, took the initiative - he traveled to Japan to recruit sushi chefs!
A chef driven meal where the customer may directly communicate with the chef can be a truly exquisite experience. Our sushi bar is one of the largest in San Diego along with multiple master chefs. Our chefs are trained to excel in Omakase so if you're open minded, do not hesitate to ask your chef. Please inquire with the host to be paired with best chef applicable to your style and needs.
Here at Samurai, we focus on the quality of the food. Watch one of our two highly experienced chefs, Ron or Rich, cook before your very eyes; have a nice chat with them too. We offer a wide array of gourmet dining options, ranging from chicken, to seafood, to steak - just take a peek at our Teppan Menu.
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Adonis Stassinopoulos
Jan 23, 2022
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We tried the restaurant yesterday, admittedly with takeout
On the positive side the food was made quickly.
Overall the food had some significant flaws and I would not recommend:
1. The sushi rolls were both dried out, The dark dragon was OK. The spicy red dragon was terrible, to the point I worried that it had gone bad. It tasted bitter. Both characterized by no flavors
2. The ginger pork tasted OK but is was surprisingly overcooked for a Japanese restaurant and therefore very dry.
3. The tofu dish was average
The salads that came wit the entrees had lived a very long day and the sauce had
On the positive side the food was made quickly.
Overall the food had some significant flaws and I would not recommend:
1. The sushi rolls were both dried out, The dark dragon was OK. The spicy red dragon was terrible, to the point I worried that it had gone bad. It tasted bitter. Both characterized by no flavors
2. The ginger pork tasted OK but is was surprisingly overcooked for a Japanese restaurant and therefore very dry.
3. The tofu dish was average
The salads that came wit the entrees had lived a very long day and the sauce had
Jason Wilson
Dec 31, 2021
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Ajay
Nov 25, 2021
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Cynthia Thompson
Nov 14, 2021
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Melody Garza
Sep 18, 2021
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Apexs Apexs
May 18, 2021
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Simon Brown
Aug 08, 2020
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Alex Scott
Jun 03, 2016
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