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RA Sushi
Late-night and happy hour are the best times to settle in and feast on stunning arrays of both fish and flesh at this
downtown den for mingling singles. There’s no denying seafood’s the name of the game at this popular chain, where
the focus is on gussying up otherwise ordinary rolls with sexy metropolitan flare.
474 Broadway, Gaslamp, 619.321.0021, rasushi.com
The Hills
Gone fishing in Hillcrest and Bankers Hill
Azuki Sushi
This spot packs two distinctly different and equally enjoyable dining
experiences into one small, yet lovely space. Whether you’re taking in
the clean, crimson-clad indoor environs or kicking back in the garden
area out back, delightfully modern offerings like the R U Kidding Me
roll with diver scallops, tempura-fried asparagus, seared tuna and white
truffle oil go down equally as nice.
2321 Fifth Ave., Banker’s Hill, 619.238.4760, azukisushi.com
Ono Sushi
Ono? Oh, yes! Get your fill of everyday items like red snapper or
albacore, or go for more exotic uncooked delicacies such as sashimi of
aji (horse mackerel) or hokki gai (surf clam) nigiri. Or get a taste of
the ‘hood Ono calls home with the Double Hillcrest Roll stuffed with
scallops, crab, tuna and flying fish roe.
1236 University Ave., Hillcrest, 619.298.0616, onosushi.com
Ra Sushi’s special dragon fruit ceviche
Hane Sushi
A constant stream of patrons flock to Hane for exceptional, authentic
sushi. The freshness of the fish is matched only by the skills of the chefs
at this admittedly high-priced alcove for top-tier toro, uni and other
prized treasures plucked straight from the sea.
2760 Fifth Ave., Banker’s Hill, 619.260.1411
Sushi Deli 1, 2 and 3
There’s a reason this triad of restos regularly feature lines snaking along
their exteriors. It’s their unifying thematic—tasty sushi at reasonable
prices. There are plenty of low-cost sushi options in SD, but this is one,
make that three, where quality doesn’t suffer, and flavor is always at the
forefront.
228 W. Washington St., Hillcrest, 619.231.9597, sushideliusa.com
135 Broadway, Downtown, 619.233.3072
7986 Armour St., Kearny Mesa, 858.292.5515
Hook, Line and Sinker: the most expensive plate ever produced—a quintet of crab nigiri wrapped in edible gold leaf and
garnished with fifth-of-a-carat African diamonds, retailed for $2,700. Good thing there’s plenty of other fish in the sea!
—SPENDY SUSHI MADE BY FILIPINO CHEF ANGELITO ARENETA, JR., OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES
54 pacificsandiego.com { March 2011}