Kokoro - Reviews

My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! The cuddle fish part of the omakase was insaaaaanely delicious. The people were really nice, contributing to a great overall experience.

I had a lovely lunch here with my daughter. The food was so delicious and the service was warm and considerate.

This is a surprisingly authentic restaurant for the location! In a strip mall parking lot in Serra Mesa, I was not expecting a lovely place like this, serving Japanese food for Japanese people. It's very small, with nearly as much seating at the sushi bar as the rest of the restaurant, offering an excellent view of the sushi being made. The clean and classy aesthetic adds to the experience. The tea served is one of my favorites, a flavorful one with toasted rice. I just had a quick udon, which was delicious, but I intend to come back for something more in the future. I was the only non-Japanese person there, always a good sign!

We are so lucky to have this spot in San Diego. Most sushi restaurants in town are fusion, bending to American tastes, but Kokoro transports you to the traditional way of sushi. Pure, simple, and beautiful! Chef prepared the nigiri with the perfect amount of soy sauce, sometimes topping with ginger, wasabi, or salt, every piece was perfect. The rice was plump and delicious and the mackerel was the best I've had, bold flavor and a fattiness that made it melt in the mouth. Another quiet standout was the sea bream and mushroom soup — I wish I could have this broth on tap all the time. Lastly, our server was so kind and welcoming and the dishware is so pretty. We will definitely come back and tell our friends about this special place.

My experience at this restaurant was absolutely amazing. Every course was a highlight, especially the Matsutake mushroom soup and the aged toro temaki. Personally, I found it to be better than Sushi Tadokoro. The food was rated a perfect 5, and the service and atmosphere also received top marks of 5. We had no wait time and enjoyed our dinner with a group of 2 people.

My experience at the restaurant was wonderful, largely due to the cute and kind stuff. I love it here!

I walked in without a reservation and ordered the Omakase. I was surprised that the place wasn't packed, as the Omakase was absolutely delicious. Every dish was well presented, and tasted amazing. There wasn't a single item that wasn't good. I highly recommend Kokoro if you're looking for an under the radar spot for some good sushi.

I discovered this place around the corner while in town for work. It offered a simple and delicious experience with its Udon and Mjni-Chirashi. I will definitely return.

My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. I enjoyed an authentic omakase with top quality fish. The pricing was also reasonable, making it a lucky find. We're lucky to have such a place here.

My experience at this restaurant was truly authentic Japanese food. It felt like I was back in Japan. The food was beautifully prepared and lovingly served.