Azuki Sushi Lounge

Name: Azuki Sushi Lounge
Address: 2321 5th Ave., San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
Telephone: (619) 238-4760
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (407)

$50 and over

Sushi

2321 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Azuki Sushi is in Banker’s Hill, centrally-located in the heart of San Diego. We are within walking distance of Balboa Park, The Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and Hillcrest.

We have been providing a modern approach to the rich traditions of Japanese cooking for over 15 years. We pride ourselves in our charming and boutique setting. We offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for those wishing to indulge in our culinary delights.

As in Japan, the menu is based on the seasons, savoring the peak flavor of the ingredients. Our outstanding chefs deliver the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, respecting the individual ingredients’ natural flavors.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(619) 238-4760
Website
http://www.azukisushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nao Ichimura
Catering
We are flexible in accommodating any venue. For more information, please contact Shihomi Borillo at 619-238-4760.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2321 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Cross street
Juniper
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Green Tea (Hot/Iced)$7.00
Premium Grade from Shizuoka, Japan
Jasmine Wild$8.00
Organic Wild Green Tea & Jasmine
Shiso Hibiscus (Caffeine-Free)$8.00
Organic Hibiscus, Shiso, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Peppermint
Blue Chamomile (Caffeine-Free)$8.00
Organic Chamomile, Lavender, Rose Petals, Butterfly Pea Flower

COCKTAIL

Azuki Mule$16.00
Haku Vodka, Pickled Ginger, Cucumber, Lime, Bitters, Soda Water
Strawberry Kush$15.00
Gustoso Rum, Paru Shiso-Hibiscus Tea, Strawberry, Lime, Salt, Soda Water
Momo Yuzu$16.00
Roku Gin, Peach, Yuzu, Lime, Salt, Tomato Rayu
Mami Umami$16.00
La Luna Mezcal, Grapefruit, Ginger, Lime, Shio Koji
Gaijin Gimlet$15.00
Nikka Gin, Nigori Sake, Snap Pea, Calpico, Lime, Kombu, Salt
Matcha Man$16.00
Nikka Vodka, Coconut, Calpico, Ginger, Lime, Wasabi, Matcha
Shiro Negroni$16.00
London Dry Gin, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Yuzuri, Cucumber, Salt
Saru Old Fashioned$18.00
Toki Whisky, Infinity Banana, Vanilla, Salt
Shibui Manhattan$36.00
Wagyu Hibiki, Pomméau, Bayleaf, Black Pepper, Salt
Omakase$16.00
Allow the bartenders to showcase what they've been working on.

HIGHBALLS

The House of Suntory The Nature and Spirit of Japan & FEVER-TREE

Tokyo Sunset$14.00
Haku Vodka, Yuzu, & Sparking Pink Grapefruit
Kyōri Tonic$14.00
Roku Gin, Elder Flower, Salt, & Cucumber Tonic
Ringo Buck$14.00
Toki Whisky, Pommeau, & Premium Ginger Beer

BEER - DRAFT

Sapporo$8.00
Japanese Rice Lager
Almanac Hazy IPA$12.00
India Pale Ale
Fall Plenty for All Pilsner$10.00
California- German Pilsner
Two Towns Bright Cider$10.00
Hard Apple Cider with Newtown Pippin apples

BEER - BOTTLE

Asahi "Super Dry"$12.00
Japanese Lager (21.4 oz)
Sapporo Light$7.00
Light Lager (12 oz)

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Single Malt

1oz / 2oz

Nikka Yoichi$18.00
- 2 oz$34.00
Nikka Yoichi (Non-Peated)$54.00
- 2 oz$102.00
Nikka Yoichi 10yr.$34.00
- 2 oz$60.00
Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast$54.00
- 2 oz$102.00
Nikka Miyagikyo$18.00
- 2 oz$34.00
Nikka Miyagikyo (Peated)$54.00
- 2 oz$102.00
Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast$54.00
- 2 oz$102.00
Hakushu Single Malt 12yr.$35.00
- 2 oz$65.00
- 2 oz$65.00
Hakushu Single Malt 18yr.$88.00
- 2 oz$171.00
Yamazaki Single Malt 12yr$35.00
- 2 oz$65.00
Yamazaki Single Malt 18yr.$88.00
- 2 oz$171.00
Yamazaki Mizunara$110.00
- 2 oz$215.00
Yamazaki Peated Malt$78.00
- 2 oz$150.00
Yamazaki Puncheon$78.00
- 2 oz$150.00
Yamazaki Spanish Oak$78.00
- 2 oz$150.00
Matsui Mizunara Cask$18.00
- 2 oz$34.00
Matsui Sakura Cask$18.00
- 2 oz$34.00
Matsui 'The Peated'$18.00
- 2 oz$34.00

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Grain

1oz / 2oz

Nikka Coffey Grain$16.00
- 2 oz$30.00
Nikka Coffey Malt$16.00
- 2 oz$30.00
Nikka 'The Grain'$33.00
- 2 oz$60.00
Hatozaki Small Batch$13.00
- 2 oz$24.00
Hatozaki Mizunara 8yr.$19.00
- 2 oz$35.00
Hatozaki Umeshu 12yr.$24.00
- 2 oz$44.00
Legent Bourbon$10.00
- 2 oz$17.00

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Blended

1oz / 2oz

Suntory Toki$9.00
- 2 oz$15.00
- 2 oz$15.00
Suntory World Whiskey AO$14.00
- 2 oz$24.00
Hibiki Japanese Harmony$17.00
- 2 oz$30.00
Hibiki Harmony 21yr.$95.00
- 2 oz$185.00
Nikka Days$10.00
- 2 oz$18.00
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt$16.00
- 2 oz$30.00
Nikka from the Barrel$16.00
- 2 oz$30.00
Kaiyō 'The Single' 7yr.$12.00
- 2 oz$20.00
- 2 oz$20.00
Kaiyō Mizunara$13.00
- 2 oz$23.00
- 2 oz $23.00
The San-In Blended Whisky$9.00
- 2 oz$15.00
The San-In: Ex-Bourbon Barrel$10.00
- 2 oz$18.00
The Tottori: Ex-Bourbon Cask$10.00
- 2 oz$18.00
- 2 oz$18.00
Kurayoshi 12yr.$27.00
- 2 oz$52.00
Kurayoshi Pure Malt 'Sherry Cask'$19.00
- 2 oz$35.00
Kurayoshi Pure Malt 8yr.$22.00
- 2 oz$40.00

SPARKLING

glass/bottle

Gilles Gaudron Blanc de Chenin, Vouvray Brut$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
- Bottle$52.00
Monthuys Père & Fils Champagne Brut 'Réserve', Champagne$80.00

ROSE

Bottle

No Love Lost Wine Co. Grenache Rosé, Lodi 2022$62.00

WHITE

Glass/Bottle

Vionta, Albariño, Spain 2021$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
- Bottle$56.00
No Love Lost Wine Co. Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford 2022$74.00
Bottle
Cave de Lugny, Chardonnay, France 2021$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
- Bottle$56.00
No Love Lost Wine Co. Chardonnay, Clarksburg 2022$66.00
Bottle

RED

Weather, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA 2020$16.00
- Bottle$56.00
Banshee, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, CA 2020$15.00
- Bottle$52.00
- Bottle$52.00

JUNMAI

Carafe (9oz) / Bottle (24oz)

Heiwa Shuzo KID Junmai, Wakayama$26.00
- Bottle$70.00
- Bottle$70.00
Kurosawa 'Black Creek' Nagano$24.00
- Bottle$65.00
- Bottle$65.00
Suijin 'God of Water' Iwate$26.00
- Bottle$80.00
- Bottle$80.00
Shichida Junmai, Saga$30.00
- Bottle$95.00
- Bottle$95.00
Harada 'Junmai 80' Yamaguchi$70.00
Bottle

JUNMAI GINJO

Bottle (24oz)

Fukui 'Blue' Hyogo$95.00
Heiwa Shuzo Muryozan, Wakayama$175.00

JUNMAI DAIGINJO

Carafe (9oz) / Bottle (24oz)

Dassai 'Otter Fest' Yamaguchi$26.00
- Bottle$75.00
- Bottle$75.00
Ohmine Shuzo '3 Grain' Yamaguchi$90.00

NAMA SAKE

Bottle (24oz)

Koueigiku 'Twilight' Orange Muroka Nama Genshu$85.00

NIGORI (unfiltered)

Bottle (24oz)

Sayuri 'little lily' Hyogo (10oz)$18.00
Dassai 45 Nigori (10oz)$28.00
Gozenshu 'Bodaimoto' Okayama$85.00

HOT

Carafe (9oz)

Gekkeikan$14.00

Corkage fee $20

What 407 people are saying

Azuki Sushi Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Sushi
San Diego
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Azuki Sushi Lounge offers a "chic and modern" atmosphere with "exceptional" sushi quality that rivals Michelin-level establishments. Standout dishes include the "r u kidding me roll" and "crispy rice tuna." While some service inconsistencies exist, the "friendly" staff and "creative" menu make it a "highly recommended" dining destination in San Diego.

407 Reviews

C
Carlos
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delicious. Rolls were amazing tuna was so fresh
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Ryan
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing quality sushi! Best in San Diego! The fish was super fresh! R U kidding me roll and the Hamachi Toro Nigiri were our favorites of the night! Sat at the sushi bar and the service was top notch!
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Beau
San Diego5 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Come to Azuki once a year for my wife's birthday bc it's a fancy expensive place. We had a reservation at 8 on a Saturday night. When we arrive we got seated right away and place was fairly busy. We started off with appetizer and some sake. Then we went to order the backend cod. Waitresses came back and said they are out of steam rice for the side and asked if we would just like the fish with out the rice and we said sure. Then a few minutes later they came back and said sorry they are out of cod. So I order Hamachi kama they were out of that as well. A sushi place that was out of rice and 3 entrees. Then one of the rolls we got was disgusting. We had enough and decided to leave. Will never return. So disappointing. Freaking sushi joint that is out of rice.
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Helen VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I was visiting San Diego this weekend and my daughter and I felt like sushi. I checked out the Best of San Diego magazine’s restaurant nominees for Sushi and saw Azuki Sushi Lounge at the top of the list. We were able to secure a reservation for 5:30, one of the few remaining, and outside. Fortunately they had gas heaters to make it comfortable because it was cool and breezy. We started with the Buta and Nira steamed dumplings and then ordered the Kobe, Super Dragon and the Blue Crab California roll. My daughter really enjoyed her Dragon roll, but I think the real star was the Kobe. Absolutely stellar. Highly recommend. Service was average. I would absolutely return for the Kobe alone.
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Emily
Montreal1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Good food, subpar service! I made a reservation for my sisters birthday and asked if they could do something special. When we checked in for our table, the hostess acknowledged we were celebrating a birthday but our server didn’t even make any mention of it. Our server didn’t insisted we do a full table of green tea refills (6) but didn’t mention it was all an extra charge. By the way she mentioned it, we thought they were complimentary, instead we ended up paying $42 just for green tea. Unfortunately, i was highly disappointed with the level of service. Not the place to go for a special celebration, but more of an every day date night.
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Manuel VIP
Mexico City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Azuki Sushi never disappoints! The fish is super fresh and everything tastes amazing. You can tell they put a lot of care into every dish. The vibe is cozy but lively, and the service is always friendly and quick. Definitely recommend the specialty rolls — they’re packed with flavor and beautifully plated. Perfect spot for a casual night out or a sushi craving you want done right. One of my go-to places for sure!
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kate VIP
Salt Lake City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was very efficient. We received our drink orders almost immediately. Our sushi rolls that we ordered came out quickly as well. We were able to get seated, order, and dine within about 30 minutes and not feel rushed.
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Felipe
Baja California15 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I have been to many sushi restaurants including many in Japan! My impresión? A bit bland. This place has potential. Its not bad, but not excellent eather. Given other options in the city would not return. Good for just one time.
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DAVID VIP
San Diego40 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food not as good as it used to be. Noticed a few new faces prepping the food.Bonsai roll this time around was very disappointing. Calamari and Shoshito peppers, way too oily. Service is always great!
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Jesse
New Mexico9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite- such incredible cuts of fish. —————————————————————-
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FAQs

Azuki Sushi Lounge offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Azuki Sushi Lounge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 238-4760.

Azuki Sushi Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

2321 5th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Juniper
Neighborhood
Banker's Hill
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nao Ichimura
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.azukisushi.com/
Phone number
(619) 238-4760
Catering
We are flexible in accommodating any venue. For more information, please contact Shihomi Borillo at 619-238-4760.

Azuki Sushi Lounge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

SODA

Strawberry Yuzu Soda$10.00

Calpico-Ginger Soda$10.00

Coke$7.00

Diet Coke$7.00

Sprite$7.00

TEA

Green Tea (Hot/Iced)$7.00

Jasmine Wild$8.00

Shiso Hibiscus (Caffeine-Free)$8.00

Blue Chamomile (Caffeine-Free)$8.00

COCKTAIL

Azuki Mule$16.00

Strawberry Kush$15.00

Momo Yuzu$16.00

Mami Umami$16.00

Gaijin Gimlet$15.00

Matcha Man$16.00

Shiro Negroni$16.00

Saru Old Fashioned$18.00

Shibui Manhattan$36.00

Omakase$16.00

HIGHBALLS

Tokyo Sunset$14.00

Kyōri Tonic$14.00

Ringo Buck$14.00

BEER - DRAFT

Sapporo$8.00

Almanac Hazy IPA$12.00

Fall Plenty for All Pilsner$10.00

Two Towns Bright Cider$10.00

BEER - BOTTLE

Asahi "Super Dry"$12.00

Sapporo Light$7.00

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Single Malt

Nikka Yoichi$18.00

Nikka Yoichi (Non-Peated)$54.00

Nikka Yoichi 10yr.$34.00

Nikka Yoichi Aromatic Yeast$54.00

Nikka Miyagikyo$18.00

Nikka Miyagikyo (Peated)$54.00

Nikka Miyagikyo Aromatic Yeast$54.00

Hakushu Single Malt 12yr.$35.00

Hakushu Single Malt 18yr.$88.00

Yamazaki Single Malt 12yr$35.00

Yamazaki Single Malt 18yr.$88.00

Yamazaki Mizunara$110.00

Yamazaki Peated Malt$78.00

Yamazaki Puncheon$78.00

Yamazaki Spanish Oak$78.00

Matsui Mizunara Cask$18.00

Matsui Sakura Cask$18.00

Matsui 'The Peated'$18.00

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Grain

Nikka Coffey Grain$16.00

Nikka Coffey Malt$16.00

Nikka 'The Grain'$33.00

Hatozaki Small Batch$13.00

Hatozaki Mizunara 8yr.$19.00

Hatozaki Umeshu 12yr.$24.00

Legent Bourbon$10.00

Japanese Whisk(e)y - Blended

Suntory Toki$9.00

Suntory World Whiskey AO$14.00

Hibiki Japanese Harmony$17.00

Hibiki Harmony 21yr.$95.00

Nikka Days$10.00

Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt$16.00

Nikka from the Barrel$16.00

Kaiyō 'The Single' 7yr.$12.00

Kaiyō Mizunara$13.00

The San-In Blended Whisky$9.00

The San-In: Ex-Bourbon Barrel$10.00

The Tottori: Ex-Bourbon Cask$10.00

Kurayoshi 12yr.$27.00