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Himitsu, La Jolla, CA
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Himitsu

$31 to $50
Sushi
1030 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A sushi bar and Japanese bistro. Inspired by the sushi bars in Tokyo. Himitsu introduces Japanese culture, design, and hospitality to San Diego.

Our 8 person sushi bar and 20 person patio is located in a discrete corner of La Jolla, a setting well suited to our name, which translate to "Secret" in Japanese.

Chef Mitsu Aihara presents a menu of traditional sushi and nigiri, along with Japanese style tapas using the high quality products and ingredients.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Mitsu Aihara

  • Award icon
    MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Plan ahead to secure a seat at chef Mitsu Aihara’s intimate sushi counter or grab a spot in the cozy outdoor setup. Either way, you’ll be rewarded with an elegant omakase selection and on-trend dishes like a rib-eye katsu sando and seared scallops with brown butter soy cream.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,205 people are saying

Himitsu 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Sushi

  • San Diego

    Best Overall

  • San Diego

    Best Food

  • San Diego

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Himitsu in San Diego offers an exceptional dining experience with "fresh and perfectly prepared sushi," "unreal service," and a cozy atmosphere. Renowned for its omakase, Himitsu provides "a true dining experience" with "fresh, authentic and creative sushi." Though the menu lacks some beverages, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" make visits memorable.
1,205 Reviews
  1. Nahal VIP

    San Diego11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Himitsu is our absolute favorite and go-to sushi spot! The friendly staff—especially Jessica—and the amazing sushi chefs make every visit better than the last. The quality and atmosphere are unbeatable. Highly recommend!

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  2. Tracy VIP

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, fabulous food. So fresh and unique, exquisite!

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  3. Rob

    Utah2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing sushi. Unreal service. Tiny place so get reservations.

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  4. Tim

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently one of the best dining experiences. Culinary and service teams are both very good and highly recommend to anyone that loves Japanese cuisine.

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  5. Christopher

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The omakase was a great experience! Would recommend their sushi bar in general as well!

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  6. Tashia

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite spots, with fresh ingredients, and such friendly, knowledgeable staff. The wasabi caesar salad is a must ! I enjoy coming back time after time … with the specials board you can have a completely different meal every time or stick with your favorites on the main menu.

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  7. Julia

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Himitsu, especially at the bar. Mickey’s omakase was delicious.

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  8. Ken

    Denver / Colorado9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food was outstanding. The staff was super friendly and professional. My only concern was that the beverage selection is quite limited. No Chardonnay available and no hard liquors. Very limited wine selection, but an adequate selection of sake and beer. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi and service everytime. Matsu Roll is my favorite

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  10. Nicolas

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality fish prepared by an expert chef! 🙏

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FAQs

Himitsu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 263-4463.

Himitsu is rated 4.9 stars by 1205 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Himitsu

1030 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    La Jolla
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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