Location: Oceanside
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Find out what Japanese restaurants to try in Oceanside. Oceanside is a seaside oasis of recreation and beautiful beaches. Centrally located between San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is frequently referred to as “the hub of Southern California.” From here, it’s easy to access a variety of amusement parks and family activities such as Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. If you’re looking to educate as well as entertain, you won’t be disappointed. Take your kids to visit Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis is often called “The King of Missions” and includes picnic grounds and a gift shop in addition to a museum. Also check out the California Surf Museum or the Oceanside Museum of Art. With more than six miles of frontal beach roads, Oceanside allows you to jog, bike or skate to your heart’s content. Bike the San Luis Rey River Biking trail or take part in private o group surf lessons from a local surf school. Get your sea legs on and check out one of the many boat rental companies for a trip out to sea you won’t soon forget – go deep sea fishing, diving or whale watching. For the golf lover, Oceanside is a veritable paradise! With six courses in or near Oceanside, you’re sure to find a public or private course to fit your game - try Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, Emerald Isle Golf Course or Pendleton Marine Golf Course.
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9. Umi Japanese Grill & Cafe
Using only the freshest ingredients to provide you with delectably scrumptious sushi and teriyaki! Our mission is simple: to serve you delicious, affordable food that will keep you coming back week after week.
Reviewed By justvisiting_9
Fast food bordering on mid range quality for Japanese style food. I ate there twice and both were consistently good. Big portions and very tasty. The test for me is the hamachi, they passed with flying colors.
8. The Whet Noodle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ScarlettHippie
What a great find, small place, super friendly and helpful staff, good pricing and the best part is they have numerous choices for vegetarians. And not boring veg choices, healthy and creative choices.
7. Teri Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By mshollyweird
One of my favorite restaurants in Oside. I always get the Shoyu Ramen and/or Poke Bowl. The food is excellent, the service is fast and pleasant and the atmosphere is nice (I especially love their Tiki Bar). The place is usually pretty crowded but I've never had to wait long if at all. I highly recommend Teri's as it's consistently great.
6. Love Boat Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By o2bcre8ive
Didn't want to leave. Everything was absolutely delicious. Enjoyed a friendly exchange with the Sushi Guru at the counter as our food was prepped...learning about fishing in Southern California. We enjoyed Scottish salmon sashimi, a Heart Attack roll, spicy tuna, and cucumber salad. Everything was super fresh and delicious beyond compare. What a great little place tucked in the corner of a shopping center. A true hidden gem.
5. Cafe de Thai and Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Ash M
Great little thai and sushi restaurant. The service was wonderful. We ordered fried rice, which was fried in soy sauce (contains gluten), and upon asking if it was gluten free soy sauce, they offered to remake it. We also ordered the Albacore Special roll, which was delicious. I could tell that the fish was very fresh. Several of us ordered the lunch special. It included tempura veggies, your choice of Thai noodles (pad thai for us), 4 pieces of sushi, soup, and a small salad. Rather affordable for the area, and incredible service. We are going back before our vacation is over.
4. Teri Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By marcian
First time our party of four stopped here around 6 P.M. on Sunday, no line of people, we ordered the following - Chicken Teri Bowl with brown rice ($8), Grilled salmon Bowl ($9), and 2 orders of Tempura Udon ($16) and 4 waters. After paying at the cashier and getting the number, we found the table to seat. Now, as the food order goes - Chicken Teri was low on grilled vegies, Grilled Salmon was the longest to arrive, Tempura Udon - the soup with noodles was lacking spices. On the way out around 7 P.M. we saw a line of people to get in (go figure). We will be back to try another options.
3. Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By BlueBoots92008
Glad we came in for early dinner as the place is small and was packed before we finished. Delicious sushi. Weakest part of the choices we made was the ceviche. After having been to the co-joined Whet Noodle, figured we would try this side of the house. Glad we did. Could have kept rolling with the rolls. Will be back again--and will be really hungry next time.
2. Harney Sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By ClaireVip
We had recently been to Harney's in San Diego and discovered there was a second Harney's near Carlsbad. The sushi in San Diego was outstanding so we were excited to try the second location in Oceanside. This restaurant is classy, upbeat and the staff are very attentive. Since we arrived at happy hour, we based our choices on the happy hour menu. Excellent prices and the sushi was mouthwatering and delicious. It's definitely a fusion style approach and the menu items are very creative. We are definitely coming back when we're visiting this area again! A 5 star review is well deserved!Wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us some positive feedback. It is so appreciated:)
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1. Ramen MENMA
Japanese authentic ramen coming to Oceanside. Ryuichiro Shinagawa : ramen restaurant owner who won Michelin Bib Gourmand Award for 4 consecutive.
Reviewed By Robin H
My wife is Japanese, born/raised, and we have lived in Japan for several years, so we have high standards for Japanese food.Unfortunately, this place does not meet those standards, which is disappointing since the owner/cook is Japanese.The flavor is simply not there. This place simply does not compare to a Japanese ramen house, even a cheap one, in Japan.The cost for what you get is also not what what we would expect, better ramen is cheaper in Japan and there should be no shortage of quality ingredients here. If the flavor was good, it might be worth it, but as it is, no.My wife really wanted to find a good local ramen shop, and one that is owned/run by Japanese would be a bonus, this is not it.I am grading the food as average, because it is for here in the US. I would not be that generous in comparing it to what is common in Japan.
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