The best restaurants in Clairemont, according to people who actually live here.
Suburban but surprisingly deep for Asian food — Convoy Street is San Diego's unofficial Chinatown. Skip the strip malls' exteriors; the food inside is the real thing.
Clairemont
“Sizzling soon tofu that'll warm your soul at 11pm”
$ · Restaurants · 2.8
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“The tonkotsu broth is what put San Diego ramen on the map”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.8

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$ · Restaurants · 2.5
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$ · Restaurants · 2.5

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“Classic Japanese eatery serving sushi & other traditional dishes along with sake, wine & beer.”
$ · Sushi · 2.4
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$ · Japanese · 2.4

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$ · Korean · 2.4

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$ · Pizza · 2.4
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“Snug, understated destination for choice ramen & Japanese beer in a busy strip mall.”
$$ · Japanese · 2.4

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$ · Korean · 2.4

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$$ · Seafood · 2.4

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$ · Japanese · 2.4

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$ · Indian · 2.4
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“Supermarket chain offering a range of Japanese groceries, plus cosmetics, appliances & other goods.”
$$ · Japanese · 2.4

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$ · Chinese · 2.4

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“Kebabs, salads & other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting.”
$$ · Mediterranean · 2.4

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$ · Restaurants · 2.4

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“Casual spot doing unique takes on classic Asian dishes with a vegan sushi bar, coffee & bubble teas.”
$ · Sushi · 2.4

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$$ · Japanese · 2.3
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“Traditional & innovative Vietnamese & Chinese fare served up in ample portions in a simple setting.”
$ · Vietnamese · 2.3

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“Laid-back destination with a low-key vibe specializing in beef bone broth & bibimbap.”
$$ · Korean · 2.3

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$$ · Korean · 2.3

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$ · Japanese · 2.3
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“Busy spot serving Chinese eats like handmade noodles, soup dumplings & more in a modern space.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3
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“Hopping, casual eatery specializing in traditional dishes from Shanghai & China's Sichuan province.”
$ · Chinese · 2.3
Clairemont
“Ramen both classic & creative, plus rice bowls, snacks, sake & beer, in casual yet stylish environs.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3
Clairemont
“Bustling, unadorned Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan dishes loaded with chiles.”
$ · Chinese · 2.3

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“Long-running outfit serving an extensive menu of Chinese basics in a relaxed setting with booths.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3

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$ · Mexican · 2.3

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“Snug but popular standby inside a strip mall has basic Indian dishes & a selection of combo plates.”
$$ · Indian · 2.3

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“Locals return to this Chicago-style chophouse for simple meat mains inside a refined, retro space.”
$$$ · Steakhouse · 2.3
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“Snug strip-mall eatery popular with locals for signature dumplings & Chinese chow.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3

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$$ · Korean · 2.3

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$$ · Korean · 2.3

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“Restaurant serving traditional Korean dishes in a small, straightforward dining room.”
$$ · Korean · 2.3

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$ · Korean · 2.3

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“Unassuming restaurant offering classic Chinese fare such as sweet & sour pork, plus lunch specials.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.3

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$$ · Japanese · 2.3

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$$$ · Korean · 2.3

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“Spicy Hunan-style Chinese cuisine served in a straightforward space within a busy strip mall.”
$$ · Chinese · 2.2

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$$ · Chinese · 2.2

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“Locals return for inventive & classic, table-cooked barbecue & sushi in a boisterous atmosphere.”
$$ · Korean · 2.2

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$ · Restaurants

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“Ramen restaurant with an industrial-chic design offering several toppings, plus rice bowls.”
$$ · Restaurants

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$ · Sushi
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“Vietnamese dishes & soups are served at this informal office-building eatery with mod decor.”
$ · Vietnamese
Clairemont
“Bright, modern offshoot of a Japanese chain serving ramen & an assortment of small plates & snacks.”
$$ · Japanese

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“Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.”
$$ · American