Reviews for Hyuga Sushi in San Marcos, CA

Been going to Hyuga for the better part of 9+ years. Lots of options in the Carlsbad area, but this continues to be my go-to. ... Besides the award-winning sushi: - Atmosphere is low key - Small sushi-bar seats approximately 5, max capacity about 15-20. -Service is attentive, friendly, and genuine. - Every wall, you?ll see the owner?s interests from Anime to Heavy Metal. Alwaysfun to look & learn. Read more

This place came recommended to my wife and I, so we popped in for lunch. First off, amazing cozy vibe with some great music and... artwork adorning the dining area. Service was prompt and friendly, and the menu compact, yet with plenty variety. Our foodarrived in a timely manner, and was absolutely a treasure - a perfect amount, and expertly prepared and displayed. The tuna wasabsolutely perfect, as was the shrimp, soup, and even salad. We will definitely be back! Read more

just started coming here. Been awesome both time so far. super fresh and small place. It is my new go to sushi spot in town... and I've tried them all! Okay it?s been five years kura San is the best sushi chef in north county Pro tip?bring in a nicebottle of wine to share with share with chef, good things happen Read more

The sushi was okay. The sizes of the rolls were both smaller and more pricey than other sushi restaurants around the area. The... lighting was also very dim. Overall good service. Wouldn't go there again as there are better places around. Read more

Horrible! Horrible! PLEAAAAASE STAY AWAY from this Horrible Place. We arrived at 4:15 pm ordered right away. Get this Ladies and... Gents, my wife and I ordered TWO ITEMS, yes not 5, not 3.... TWO ITEMS... We didn't order appetizers oh my goodness... and wewaited for almost TWO HOURS and we left with our table and stomach still empty. Although we are pretty hungry, we like to giverestaurants fair chance that's why we waited but then when they don't even check on you to make sure you're okay or at leastapologize for the wait we decided to leave. So when my wife went up to talk to the server and told her that we can no longerwait. She didn't even checked if the order is ready, beg us to stay or at least apologize sincerely. She just said "okay cancelorder." Quite unprofessional and rude. My advice to them is... If they can't handle a lot of customers then just let them knowright away that dining in is no longer available. At least customer is aware that the wait is going to be long and if he/shewants to come back later they can, or if they decided to wait.. well it's on them. Believe me, if they only did this system Iwouldn't even give them a bad review. I wouldn't just be fine with it. I also noticed that the Itamae (Sushi Chef) justprepares food that are to go. They don't know how to prioritize orders! Again this is a horrible place, we will never go backand will never recommend. If I could give 0 star I would.... Read more

Still the best! I haven't been here in a couple of years so I was curious to see if they changed but to my delight, they're... still delicious as ever! Took my parents here last month and they loved it as much as I did. The chicken karaage was crispy andtender. The pork curry was just the right balance of salty and sweet. The tempura batter is very light so you actually taste thevegetables (the way it's supposed to be so you're not just biting into thick batter). The miso soup is heavenly and the owner'swife offered us several more bowls of it since my mom liked it so much, without charging (unlike some places). I've never hadthe saba shio (mackerel) here before but gave it a try. It was probably the best mackerel I've had any where. Wasn't greasy ortoo salty, just grilled to perfection and even the skin was crispy and delicious! You won't regret coming here. Read more

Yum! Loved the chicken katsu curry. My wife got the karaage...never had this anywhere before so I don't have anything to compare... to but it sure was tasty. Also, unique & fun ambience with lots of pop culture art and eclectic music. Read more

Let me clearly separate the ?Sushi? and the non-?sushi? menu. The ?sushi? is okay to good depending on your tastes. ... Admittedly, my last sushi there was okay about a year ago, but nothing to brag or complain about. If they only served sushi I?dgive a solid 3 to 4 Star rating. The problem is the rest of their menu, and the strangely eclectic if not eccentric ambiancewhich makes just being there... uncomfortable. The rest of the menu tasted blandly prepared by a cook just going through themotions.... Ive had katsudon and katsu curry both were cringeworthy and constituted my last visit there ever. It?s a shamesince they are actually run by Japanese and should know better but don?t seem to taste their food or care anymore. Read more