Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

Name: Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar
Address: 3790 Townsgate Dr, San Diego, CA, United States, 92130-2547
Telephone: (858) 289-4800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

41 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(858) 289-4800
Website
https://www.glassboxsd.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3790 Townsgate Dr San Diego, CA 92130-2547
Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Parking details
None

Poke Nacho$24.00
Tuna, Salmon, Wonton Chip and Spicy Mayo Sweet Soy Ginger Sauce
Agedashi Tofu$12.00
48 Hour Age Shitake Broth, Fried Tofu, Dakon, Bonto Flakes, Green
Soft Shell Crab$22.00
Sweet Singaporean Chili Sauce
5 Spice Karagge$14.00
Schezuan, Chill, Garlic Chip
Calamari$18.00
Battered Calamari Stick with Katsu Sauce
Shishito Pepper$12.00
Sauteed Shishito Pepper with Garlic and Giner
Shrimp Goyza$16.00
Shrimp, Green, Cinlantro and Spicy Ponzu
Edamame$9.00
Butter Togarashi Salt, Garlic or Spicy

Soup & Salad

Fall Market Salad$14.00
Sesame Vinegarette, Carrot, Tomato, Spring Mix and Avocado
Sashimi Salad$24.00
Assorted Chef Choice, Pickle Onion, Mustard Dressing
White Miso Soup$9.00
Tofu, Green Onion and Seaweed
Delux Miso Soup$17.00
Chicken, Shrimp, Egg, Shitake Mushroom, Tofu, Green Onion and Seaweed

Hot Tastings

Salmon Collar$20.00
Salmon Collar, Ponzu Sauce
Miso Clam$18.00
Bacon Miso Broth
Zen Wings$15.00
Lighty Dusted Wings, House Spices, Black Pepper, Onions, Garlic, and Scallions
Wonton Noodle Soup$25.00
Noodle Soup with Shrimp, Wonton and Bok Choy
Yellow Tail Collar$20.00
Yellow Tail Collar, Ponzu Sauce
Crab Fried Rice$28.00
Crab Meat, Green Onion, White Onion
Ribeye Steak Fried Rice$29.00
Ribeye Steak, Green Onion, White Onion
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup$26.00
Noodle Soup Topped with 24 Hours Braised Beef

Entrée

Chicken Thigh & Green Onion$29.00
Kimchi Fried Rice
Steak Skewer$38.00
Ribeye Skewer, Wasabi Mash Potato, Haricots Verts, Black Pepper Butter
Belly of Pig$32.00
Pork Belly, Bacon Shishito and Curry Fried Rice
Seafood Curry Cioppino$38.00
Shrimp, Scallop, Clam, Green Onion, White Onion, Carrot and Pepper
Veggie Garden$25.00
Mushroom, Tofu, Eggplant, Green Onion, Squash, Steam Rice

Veggie

Mushroom Medley$15.00
Assorted Mushroom, Garlic, Onion and Kumbu
Gai Lan$18.00
Chinese Broccoli, Garlic Chip, Pineapple Yuzu
Chinese Long Bean$15.00
Garlic Chip and Togarashi Butter

Chef's Inspiration

Glass Box Sushi$45.00
6 Pieces Nigiri
Glass Box Sashimi$55.00
9 Pieces and 3 Chef Selections
Glass Box Sashimi Large$75.00
15 Pieces and 5 Chef Selections
Glass Box Ultimate Sashimi$300.00

Specialty Rolls

Salmon Lemon Roll$26.00
Spicy Yellowtail, Cucumber Inside, Topped with Salmon, Lemon and Ponzu Sauce
Volcano Roll$18.00
California Roll Topped with Baked Spicy Crab Stick, Mayonaise and Green Onion. Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce
Cucumber Wrap$28.00
Salmon, Tuna, Yellowtail, Salmon Egg with Ponzu Sauce
Rosarito Roll$18.00
Albacore, Crab Topped with Albacore, Ponzu and Sriracha Sauce. Serve with Shishito Peper and Crunchy Flake
Tk Roll$26.00
Cucumber and Avocado Soft Shell Crab Roll Topped with Tuna Sashimi and Baked Crab
Samurai Roll$22.00
Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Tuna Topped with Seared Salmon, Avocado Mayonaise and Eel Sauce
Raddish Roll$32.00
Tuna, Mango, Avocado, Escolar Topped with Black Tobiko and Mango Sauce (5 Pcs)
Bluefin Toro Uni Roll$45.00
Red Crab, Green Onion Masago, Avocado Topped with Bluefin Toro, Uni and Caviar
Orgasmo Roll$25.00
Crab Stick, Cream Cheese, Shrimp Topped with Baked Spicy Salmon, Masago, Spicy Mayo and Eel Sauce
3 Way Salmon Roll$22.00
Salmon Skin Roll Topped with Salmon and Ikura Garlic Miso
Tropico Roll$26.00
California Roll Topped with Tuna, Salmon, Albacore, White Fish, Masago, Ponzu and Chili Sauce
Bay Roll$28.00
California Roll Topped with Salmon, Baked Scallops and Spicy Ponzu Sauce
Ta-Die-For Roll$18.00
Spicy Tuna Roll, Tuna Sashimi Topped with An Onion, Tomato, and Cilantro Salsa
Yellow Roll$28.00
Spicy Yellowtail, Cucumber Topped with Seared Yellowtail and Sriracha Ponzu Sauce
Double Tuna Roll$20.00
Crunchy Roll Topped with Tuna and Spicy Tuna

Classics

Nigiri / Sashimi

Salmon
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Tuna
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Yellowtail
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Eel
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Flying Fish Roe
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Octopus
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$18.00
Red Snapper
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$18.00
Salmon Roe
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$8.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$18.00
Scallop
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$9.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$20.00
Sea Urchin
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$28.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$41.00
Toro
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$16.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$22.00
Salmon Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$13.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$22.00
Yellowtail Belly
- Nigiri (2 Pieces)$13.00
- Sashimi (5 Pieces)$22.00

Hand Rolls

Eel$11.00
Salmon Skin$12.00
Shrimp Tempura$13.00
Soft Shell Crab$16.00
Spicy Tuna$12.00
Spicy Yelowtail$10.00
Spicy Salmon$11.00
Spicy Scallop$14.00
Uni$32.00
Toro$21.00
Tuna$14.00
Salmon$13.00
Yelowtail$12.00

Cut Rolls

8 Pieces per Roll / 6 Pieces Mak

Caterpillar$17.00
Philadelphia$16.00
Rainbow$19.00
Shrimp Tempura$15.00
Avocado Maki$10.00
Crunchy$16.00
Cucumber Maki$8.00
Salmon Maki$11.00
Salmon Skin$14.00
Spicy Salmon$16.00
Spicy Scallop$17.00
Spicy Tuna$18.00
Spider$18.00
Tuna Maki$12.00

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service fantastic, Foood phenomenal Noise at understudy terrible. Too loud for all Restrauants
D
Deanna
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine here regularly. The Sushi is fabulous. The Orgasmo Roll is delicious! We’ve tried several appetizers, my faves are the Soft Shell Crab and the Shishto Peppers. Last night we had Ribeye Steak Skewers as a main course and they did not disappoint! Great flavor, tender and everything Ribeye should be! The service has been excellent every time we’ve visited. We’ve been there enough that the staff recognizes us. The owner is the Sushi Chef. I highly recommend the Glass Box!
T
Thrasher
San Diego
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing sushi, staff and saki
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Food is mediocre at best. Waitress didn’t bring us bill just portable machine to pay total. When askes for itemized bill ahe said they dont provide that. Mind blowing. Not worth money or anythign. Will never go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. Sitting at the sushi bar was fun we had a great time with Chef Ethen.
AM
AmyM
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Great food, friendly waitress, but reservation availability was annoying. We could only schedule a dinner reservation at 4:45pm or 8:15pm according to Open Table but the restaurant was practically empty the whole time we were there.
CA
ChadA
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
We were quite disappointed in the food and for the price we had to pay. I had to send my glass of wine back twice because it smelled very fishy . The rolls did look very nice tho.
JC
JuliaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of the best sushi experiences I have ever had. The special fish was king salmon and it was fatty and delicious. Every single item we tried completely exceeded all expectations I can’t wait to go back.
CM
ChefMarian
San Diego
57 reviews
vip
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
One of the things that’s very unusual about Japanese food in our neighborhood is having a Chef and staff whose goal is only to make you happy. This quality alone tells me that I am going to bring back a group to this restaurant so that he can really take care of all of us to do a proper Chef Marian Foodies Restaurant Review. This time around, I gave the chef full control to feed me. The oysters were amazing, and each course that followed was very good. I highly recommend the glass door. As in every Japanese experience or should I say most Japanese experiences, if you get the Omakase, which leaves it up to the Chef it’s usually $100 or more. At this particular restaurant they have a Omakase for $49 in addition to the higher priced ones. What an amazing opportunity to let the Chef show you what he can come up with for you!
c
cyndiq
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Our waitress made excellent recommendations.
G
entropyGain
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Decent sushi, but not special and pretty high on the price range for the quality. cool ambiance and good sake list. Better choices nearby if want either high end or value.
B
Barney
San Diego
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Glass Box. We tried some cut rolls and some nigiri (bluefin and yellowtail). Delicious! We also received excellent service. We were very happy when we left.
T
Tfinn18
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool location, great food and awesome service, would definitely go back and recommend
NT
NatalieT
San Diego
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Pretty good sushi but for the price theres definitely better spots. Service was horribly lacking. Server had zero enthusiasm. Food runners did not even tell you what fish was in the sashimi platters, I had to ask and then he didn't know, had to ask the chef, was still confused when explaining. Wouldnt go back, theres way better options in CV.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The quality of food did not match the price. Not worth it at all when there are other competing restaurants in the skydeck. There is a reason why reservations are easy to come by, people have realized it is not worth it
d
dreppucci
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food is good. Their spicy rolls are very spicy, so for the spice sensitive, keep that in mind. The service was great. Liked the location and overall vibe very much.
MW
MalindaW
San Diego
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Servers seemed disorganized and stressed out…chef and crew were composed and offered very nice food. Will go back for the $300 sashimi box!
SE
StephanieE
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
will DEFINITELY be back in the near future! had reservations but they were kind enough to take us in 30mins early! def in my top 3 favorite asian fusion spots
e
efierro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Food is great but drinks are overpriced and did not really taste according to the price.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Overpriced for the quality and service levels. Need to work out some kinks
EC
EricaC
San Diego
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience5
Food was subpar and pricey. Service was great though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food is overpriced. Good service
G
Grasshopper
San Diego
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good overall but way overpriced.
CS
CrystalS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect food came out fast hot and delicious Staff was polite and attentive. Made a reservation and was seated as soon as we got there Perfect dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
The service here was outstanding! We came for Valentine’s Day and we were seated quickly. Food and drinks arrived shortly after we ordered. Unfortunately, the food and drinks were average quality which was surprising given the price. Cool date spot if you are in the area but would not recommend making a special trip here.
A
Anshel
San Diego
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
I liked this place and I think some things are good but I would probably advise they work on the rice for rolls.
MB
MarlaB
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, good service. Very expensive for lunch.
DJ
DanaJ
San Diego
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The decor and environment are exciting, new and fresh. We went during the week so there were only a few people. Food is just Ok and pricey for what is offered. Service was attentive but we were about the only ones there. Disappointed, as there are better Japanese restaurants in SD.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
They tried their best with service but we were there for a while. Nigiri was not worth it
AS
ArshiyaS
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience5
Very average They have to up their game and food to be successful With that price there are much more better places
J
Josh
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome and staff was great. Definitely try the TK roll and nigiri.
EL
EverettL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
There was a lot of hype around this new Asian restaurant. The prices were extremely high and we were hoping the food was well worth it. The sushi was very good, but everything else was mediocre and grossly over priced I would not go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very new spot in a food court kind of atmosphere. Kind of loud, but fun. Food was of average quality (when compared to some of the top sushi places in town ie: Sushi Ota or Himitsu), had cut roll, nigiri and sashimi. Chefs sushi most disappointing. Looked great but had sinew in many of the pieces. Wait staff really nice and attentive. B+ overall.
G
Greatasalways
Baltimore
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic place to eat. Their food was fantastic. Not only the sushi, but the wings, "ceviche," salads, and tea. Highly recommended.
JC
JosiahC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Drinks came out after the food. Everything is waaaaay over priced for the quality especially the cocktails.
CD
ChristineD
San Diego
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sushi was deelish!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience5
Terrible service and all sushi was so spicy. even after we asked for something mild for our kids, It arrived covered in Siracha. Not worth it at all
TF
TheFoodieCrewSD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glass box was incredible! We ordered half dozen oysters, yellowtail nigiri, scallop nigiri, and salmon belly nigiri to start. The oysters were fresh and their oyster toppings were delicious. All of the nigiri was AMAZING, but the salmon belly was by far our favorite. We also ordered the Rosarito Roll which was recommended by our server Ava (who was awesome!). It was very good! Definitely a great choice. The shrimp gyozas were also very good, and the dipping sauce was super flavorful. If you aren't a big garlic fan like me though, careful with dunking the whole gyoza in there. We also ordered a couple drinks and the bartender pours very well 😄
KG
KatieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Amazing service. Highly recommend. Will definitely be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food, Drinks & Service!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 28, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

3790 Townsgate Dr San Diego, CA 92130-2547

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.glassboxsd.com/
Phone number
(858) 289-4800

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Raw Bar

Oyster on Half Shells

Seafood Stack$23.00

Appetizers

Poke Nacho$24.00

Agedashi Tofu$12.00

Soft Shell Crab$22.00

5 Spice Karagge$14.00

Calamari$18.00

Shishito Pepper$12.00

Shrimp Goyza$16.00

Edamame$9.00

Soup & Salad

Fall Market Salad$14.00

Sashimi Salad$24.00

White Miso Soup$9.00

Delux Miso Soup$17.00

Hot Tastings

Salmon Collar$20.00

Miso Clam$18.00

Zen Wings$15.00

Wonton Noodle Soup$25.00

Yellow Tail Collar$20.00

Crab Fried Rice$28.00

Ribeye Steak Fried Rice$29.00

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup$26.00

Entrée

Chicken Thigh & Green Onion$29.00

Steak Skewer$38.00

Belly of Pig$32.00

Seafood Curry Cioppino$38.00

Veggie Garden$25.00

Veggie

Mushroom Medley$15.00

Gai Lan$18.00

Chinese Long Bean$15.00

Chef's Inspiration

Glass Box Sushi$45.00

Glass Box Sashimi$55.00

Glass Box Sashimi Large$75.00

Glass Box Ultimate Sashimi$300.00

Specialty Rolls

Salmon Lemon Roll$26.00

Volcano Roll$18.00

Cucumber Wrap$28.00

Rosarito Roll$18.00

Tk Roll$26.00

Samurai Roll$22.00

Raddish Roll$32.00

Bluefin Toro Uni Roll$45.00

Orgasmo Roll$25.00

3 Way Salmon Roll$22.00

Tropico Roll$26.00

Bay Roll$28.00

Ta-Die-For Roll$18.00

Yellow Roll$28.00

Double Tuna Roll$20.00

Classics

Nigiri / Sashimi

Salmon

Tuna

Yellowtail

Eel

Flying Fish Roe

Octopus

Red Snapper

Salmon Roe

Scallop

Sea Urchin

Toro

Salmon Belly

Yellowtail Belly

Hand Rolls

Eel$11.00

Salmon Skin$12.00

Shrimp Tempura$13.00