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Metro Sensual
Best bets for sushi in
San Diego’s urbanized
epicenter
The Dragon’s Den
This new spot is as fresh as the seafood it
serves, but features a solid backbone in the
form of a trio of chefs with a combined 50
years of experience. Tradition trumps new
world innovation as these gifted imports
strive to bring an authentic Japanese
experience to Petco Parkers. Of course,
there’s still room for a California twist or
two—can you say sushi nachos?
315 10th Ave., East Village, 619.792.8254,
thedragonsdensd.com
ABOVE: Nobu’s
kampachi with
baby artichoke
and yuzu
BELOW: sushi
bar at Nobu
Hive Sushi Lounge
Fish fans flock to this East Village site
like bees to honey. The draw—whimsical
creations like the Crazy Czech Roll with
spicy tuna, scallops, salmon and sriracha
aioli; and the Honey Bee Roll with yellowtail
wrapped in yellow soy paper with snapper
and gold tobico. Even first-timers can feel as
if they have a hook-up with the 22-piece “I
Know the Sushi Chef” sashimi platter.
1409 C St., East Village, 619.702.6010,
hivesushilounge.com
Nobu
The culinary cornerstone of downtown’s
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, Nobu is
famous for top-quality ingredients and
masterful techniques. Its nouveau gourmet
approach is beautifully exemplified by
bluefin toro (fatty tuna belly) tartare with
caviar and octopus carpaccio and jalapeño
dressing that meshes symbiotically with its
upscale contemporary interiors.
315 10th Ave., Gaslamp, 619.792.8254,
noburestaurants.com/san-diego
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