Kokoro Restaurant

Name: Kokoro Restaurant
Address: 3298 Greyling Dr, San Diego, California, 92123, US
Telephone: (858) 565-4113
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.60

Authentic Japanese restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Kyoto style Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant

At Kokoro Restaurant, authentic Japanese cuisine takes center stage, offering a delightful culinary experience in San Diego. This cozy venue captures the essence of Kyoto with its traditional chef's counter and exquisite decor, creating a serene atmosphere for both solo diners and groups. Popular for its Omakase, priced at $120, the sushi impresses with its quality and presentation—guests rave about the fresh uni and beautifully served tempura. With outdoor seating, takeaway, and a family-friendly vibe, Kokoro is truly a hidden gem worth discovering.

Contact Info

Location: 3298 Greyling Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 565-4113
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Saturday: 11:30 am-1:30 pm, 5:30-9:30 pm
Sunday: Closed

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Healthy options
Small plates
Wine

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets

Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket

Family friendly
Groups

Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

High chairs

Plenty of parking

Food & drink

Vibe

Seafood

Wagyu beef

Kaiseki

Mackerel

Miso soup

Soup

Tempura

Sushi

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

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Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

I cannot believe this place doesn’t come up as the first result when searching “Sushi”. It should!!! This place is very unassuming from the outside.
However, when you walk in you are transported to Japan.
They gave the traditional chefs’ counter, traditional Japanese dinnerware, artwork, the whole atmosphere is excellent. Secondly, the food was very good.
We had the Omakase which is $120 per person.
Honestly, was completely worth it.
This place is awesome and can wholeheartedly recommend.

Owner response

Hello David, belated BIG THANK YOU for your generous review! We’re glad you found us and enjoyed your dining experience.
We look forward to serving you again soon.

We became a big fan of Kokoro and the chef.
We had Sushi Omakase.
My husband and I are from Japan, but this place had the best and most authentic sushi we've found anywhere in Japan or the U.S.
I chose it for my husband's birthday, and it was a hit including the atmosphere and portion! We've since recommended it to some friends, and they've all been fans as well.
We will definitely be going back soon!

Owner response

Thank you so much Miki-san for your generous review! We’re glad to hear you and your husband had a great dining experience with us.
Thank you also for recommending us to your friends! We look forward to serving you again soon!

I think the cheapest omakase I have ever been $120-$125.
I guess going to more expensive ones have set the bar high for me when it come to omakase.
Overall, the sushi and everything tasted good but you don’t get the excellent omakase experience.
Not too much interaction and definitely fish quality is on the average range.
I think it’s a good place to try if you are new to omakase and you want cheaper options but yet it’s not really that cheap lol.
I had the main course and got only two sushi which was disappointing and sashimi platter was small.
I think their prices should be little bit cheaper for the amount of food they have for the omakase.
Bottom line, not impressed.