The best japanese in Hillcrest, according to people who actually live here.
Hillcrest is where San Diego eats breakfast at 2 PM, orders ramen at midnight, and never apologizes for the wait or the rainbow crosswalk.

Hillcrest
$ · Sushi · 2.4

Hillcrest
“Sushi & Japanese dishes are on offer at this simple eatery with TVs & a patio, plus beer & sake.”
$$ · Restaurants · 2.4
Hillcrest
“Chill hangout with sushi rolls, ramen & other Japanese bites, plus happy hours & local beers on tap.”
$$ · Sushi · 2.3

Hillcrest
$$ · Restaurants · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Veteran Japanese eatery offering sushi & bento, plus daily happy-hour specials on rolls & beer.”
$ · Restaurants · 2.3
Hillcrest
“Bright, modern Japanese eatery featuring ramen & an assortment of small plates & snacks.”
$$ · Japanese · 2.3
Hillcrest
$$ · Japanese · 2.3

Hillcrest
“Low-key sushi destination offering a classic & creative rolls, plus other Asian eats, sake & more.”
$ · Restaurants

Hillcrest
“Lunch combos, sushi, noodles & hand rolls, as well as beers & sake in a casual space.”
$$ · Restaurants

Hillcrest
“Popular sushi dining spot known for hearty rolls & hefty menus amid a buzzy scene.”
$ · Restaurants
Hillcrest
“Unassuming restaurant specializing in soup with homemade noodles, plus classic rice & poke bowls.”
$ · Japanese