cardellino

Beautiful space! Such a great experience if you're looking for an authentic and fresh Japanese food. Absolutely enjoyed this place with friends and family

Amazing

I took my mah here for Valentine's Day and she loved it. Good enough for me 😉

Robert

If you’re looking for a truly traditional sushi experience with exceptional service and unforgettable cuisine, this is the place to be. The restaurant offers Omakase (お任せ) which means “I’ll leave it up to you” where you trust the chef to create a carefully curated, seasonal tasting menu. While sushi is the star, the experience also includes other traditional courses such as soups, grilled items like yakitori, and even beautifully prepared steaks. The eight-course dining experience leaves you wanting more every bite is packed with memorable flavor, and the presentation is nothing short of stunning. Located in North Park, this is a true hidden gem. Soko our captain on this journey is warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, and the selection of natural, organic wines and sake is perfectly chosen to complement the menu. Whether you’re seated at the chef’s counter or at a table, you won’t be disappointed. If you appreciate traditional Japanese cuisine elevated to an art form, this is a must-visit. 🍣✨

Kaitlin

Komatsuya is a bit of a hidden gem tucked up in Mission Hills. Behind the Spanish exterior is a clean and quiet restaurant there offers an 8-course Omakase kaiseki-ryori dinner experience; it felt like we had been welcomed into someone’s home. This is a tremendous breath of fresh air and respite for something more traditional (with a kiss of modern flair) compared to the other omakase offerings that are plentiful throughout San Diego. The staff talks you through each course and I really appreciated that they communicated if the chef intends for you to experience certain dishes in a certain way. We brought our books with us to pass the time in between the well-spaced courses. The staff took great care of us and let us be (they were focused on ensuring the dinner really feel like something special in store for anyone who walked through the doors). Another review here described the experience as if a story were being told, and I must second that. The chef designs the menu with so much care and thoughtfulness that you’ll appreciate the contrast and various complexities that are evident across (and within) each course; by the end of the meal, you’re left feel pleasantly satisfied with tensions released. Kind of like a massage or in our case, like having just finished reading a good book. I was comfortably full (not irresponsibly (over)full) by the end of the meal. I’m so pleased to have found this spot. Looking forward to see what they’ve got in store next month!

Marco M

Start by saying the food is absolutely delicious. The sake was fantastic and the Japanese IPA hit the spot. The only issue with the place is the ambiance. The fish coolers on the bar were empty, which just created a barrier between us and the chef. If you're not using them, just take them out. Also, would be great if they played Japanese Christmas/rock music instead of American or something. The menu is a bit confusing, too. You can make any Nigiri a maki roll but you have to ask, not stated on the menu--if you're sharing this makes it a lot easier to order. I get it, you don't want to be a Sushi Deli--please don't-- but you got to bend a little bit. Put the Maki rolls on the menu, put the "specials" board where everyone can see it, encourage some walk-in customers. The service was great, it's just a little boring. At one point I told my wife, "I'm going to stop whispering." 😂 Regardless, I'll be back, the food is way too good. Lastly, the prices were fair for high-end sushi, we paid significantly less than Hane for similar amount of food and drink. Go, you won't regret it.

Jun

let me preface this review by saying I don’t love sushi. that said, Komatsuya’s omakase is one of my favorites. they strike a lovely balance between showcasing the quality of ingredients but still adding flavors and textures you may not have had before (lotus root, sunchoke, burdock). i like that it’s not all raw fish or seafood, they even have an all vegan omakase! if you’re looking for a intimate dining experience with exquisite attention to detail, this is the spot. major plus for having natural wines, the sushi chef is also a somm. can’t wait for them to add a wine pairing!

Catherine Munson

Legendary...8 courses... perfect blending of savory, sweet, salty, umami... I have already made a reservation for next month before I left! Both the vegetarian menu and the menu change 2x a month.

Jason Good

Simply exquisite. Thanks for the lovely experience. We’ll certainly be back. *** Update: Xmas eve dinner was astounding - menu image added.

Alex Prevallet

Amazing food and the owners are super friendly. Probably my new go to place in San Diego. Definitely worth checking out. Also have an amazing wine selection.

Nana Williams

One of THE BEST in San Diego. I felt I was in Tokyo having an amazing dinner. Wine list was also amazing.

Bakery Favorites

Wonderful. The peaceful atmosphere, considerate service, and artful dishes made for an exceptional night out. Looking forward to coming back.

Monika D

Beautiful space! Such a great experience if you're looking for an authentic and fresh Japanese food. Absolutely enjoyed this place with friends and family

Matt Hopkins

I took my mah here for Valentine's Day and she loved it. Good enough for me 😉

One of the finest restaurants in San Diego. Their top tier chefs craft new seasonal dishes each month. Seriously, the best food I've ever eaten. Excellent wine pairing options as well. Truly a hidden gem, tends to not be busy. Go now before the whole city realizes they are missing out!

Ate here while visiting the area and it was incredible!! Some of the best sushi I've ever had, and great sake, wine & beer options. 10/10 highly recommend

The family is a wonderful, generos host. They are good at putting themselves in other people‘s shoes and will not dissapoint and guest.

The nigiri at Komatsuya is wonderful, I had salmon, chutoro and amaebi, they were truly great. We also had udon noodles and tofu, which were delicious and cucumber salad and edamame, both of which were exquisite. We are from San Francisco and have travelled in Japan. This place is really wonderful, it is a very nice environment and the service is perfect. What a pleasant surprise in our road trip !

Authentic Japanese food. I loved the imported beef dish as well as the sushi. If you want Omakase but more than just sushi I would recommend this place.

Whole new world of deliciousness. 8 course highly recommended.

Shane Windham

Ate here while visiting the area and it was incredible!! Some of the best sushi I've ever had, and great sake, wine & beer options. 10/10 highly recommend

Marius Hebel

The family is a wonderful, generos host. They are good at putting themselves in other people‘s shoes and will not dissapoint and guest.

Harrison Rahm

One of the finest restaurants in San Diego. Their top tier chefs craft new seasonal dishes each month. Seriously, the best food I've ever eaten. Excellent wine pairing options as well. Truly a hidden gem, tends to not be busy. Go now before the whole city realizes they are missing out!

Joji Bronner

Authentic Japanese food. I loved the imported beef dish as well as the sushi. If you want Omakase but more than just sushi I would recommend this place.

Rachel Lawrence

The nigiri at Komatsuya is wonderful, I had salmon, chutoro and amaebi, they were truly great. We also had udon noodles and tofu, which were delicious and cucumber salad and edamame, both of which were exquisite. We are from San Francisco and have travelled in Japan. This place is really wonderful, it is a very nice environment and the service is perfect. What a pleasant surprise in our road trip !

Amber Viera

Have been back multiple times and it’s always a treat! The whole staff is incredible, and the food is divine. Love the classic, minimalist design of the place too. A lovely spot for a date night or just for an incredible omakase delight!

Domenic Lombardo

The food and wine and service is exemplary. Don't come here looking for sushi rolls and casual food, you won't find that here, and leave the kids at home. This is a fine food, multi course eatery with equisite attention to every detail - Japanese haute cuisine with optional wine pairing. Eat here now before the crowds make it difficult to get in.

Omakase + wine pairing was perfect. The big letdown was in the service. Before we were done with our final course, the staff was already cleaning up and this was disruptive. We felt like we were being pushed out the door, even though the restaurant wasn’t set to close for another 1.5 hours. For the price, I expected more.

Cortney Ratashak

Omakase + wine pairing was perfect. The big letdown was in the service. Before we were done with our final course, the staff was already cleaning up and this was disruptive. We felt like we were being pushed out the door, even though the restaurant wasn’t set to close for another 1.5 hours. For the price, I expected more.

N K

Was duped by the few positive reviews and pictures of pretty plates & interior, but after dining I would absolutely not recommend. To summarize: the menu has absolutely no focus and was honestly extremely unappetizing. Service was also terrible. No exaggeration, we waited 50 minutes between course 3 & 4 because the servers forgot about us. How we knew? They came over after almost an hour and asked us which course we were supposed to get. Tried to be nice & patient, thought it might just be long prep time but ended up not being the case. First red flags were: we reserved seats at the "sushi bar" but surprise, it's just a tacky wall of empty wine bottles completely blockading you from the chef. And speaking of, check out the drink menu, it's a bizarre list of predominantly wines (only by the glass) with very few sake options. The food: - Our first course was an enormous slice of burrata swimming in a slimy goopy sauce topped with uni & salmon roe. That's right, cheese with seafood. It was awful. - Second course, one of the trio of apps was drowned in an extremely vinegary mustard sauce, so you taste no subtlety of the squid or tofu that's under it. - Third course, poor otoro that again is drowned in a heavy egg yolk soy sauce, this place has no concept of restraint or subtlety that Japanese cuisine is regarded for. - Fourth course, karaage A5 wagyu (what a waste to deep fry) again came with essentially barbecue sauce that just killed the palate for the entire plate. - Fifth course, hard overcooked seabass swimming in a goopy broth. - The sashimi that we waited so patiently for was so disappointing, not to mention poor execution on the seared snapper with a very strong taste of butane. - Dessert: more cheese lol straight up frozen ricotta as "ice cream", texture was crumbly and terrible. I super regret trying this place, waste of 3 hours with the bad service and ridiculously overpriced for what they're abysmally offering.