Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in San Marcos, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in San Marcos

Experience the best that San Marcos has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 19 places from Japanese izakaya restaurant category.

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GONZO!

Ramen restaurant

Low-key restaurant whipping up classic Japanese noodle soups, plus bowls, takoyaki & gyoza.

$$ $$

4.80 (645 reviews) (~17.3 km from centre)

Izakaya Masa

Izakaya restaurant

Cozy Japanese spot offering sushi, ramen & udon alongside a wide selection of sake, beer & soju.

$$ $$

4.60 (899 reviews) (~43.61 km from centre)

Jizake Sushi - 地酒すし

Izakaya restaurant

Simply furnished Japanese eatery with an eat-at sushi bar, offering house rolls, noodles & tempura.

$$ $$

4.60 (247 reviews) (~66.2 km from centre)

Shin-Sen-Gumi Robata & Yakitori - Fountain Valley

Yakitori restaurant

Informal Japanese chain serving charcoal-grilled yakitori, plus sushi, udon & ramen.

$ $$$

4.60 (196 reviews) (~95.57 km from centre)

Kaito Sushi

Sushi restaurant

Basic sushi bar featuring exotic raw dishes prepared in the culinary traditions of Tokyo.

$$ $$

4.60 (176 reviews) (~13.82 km from centre)

Honda-Ya

Japanese restaurant

Japanese izakaya chain serving a menu of homestyle comfort dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.50 (1K reviews) (~90.18 km from centre)

Izakaya Naruto

Japanese restaurant

Hip, modern Japanese pub specializing in small plates & some larger entrees with beer & sake.

$$ $$

4.50 (947 reviews) (~60.07 km from centre)

Kappo Honda 割烹本多

Japanese restaurant

Sushi, ramen & Japanese snacks whipped up in a snug, easygoing restaurant with booth & bar seating.

$$ $$

4.50 (640 reviews) (~95.39 km from centre)

BESHOCK RAMEN CARLSBAD

Ramen restaurant

👍👍 One of my favorite spots! I’ve been here 4 times so far and it’s usually always great. They have vegan options which is nice since my partner is vegetarian. The space is small, so when it’s busy there is a long wait time, but I have yet to experience it. The brussel sprouts are one of my favorites,...

$$ $$

4.50 (414 reviews) (~15.73 km from centre)

Kin Izakaya

Izakaya restaurant

👍 Great spot for date nights or small groups / celebrations. Food overall is not as good as other Kei concepts restaurants, but their ramen and drinks did not disappoint! For appetizers, recommend the uni & beef tartare, and skewers (chicken skin, pork jowl, scallops were my fave). I would really only...

$ $$$

4.50 (278 reviews) (~97.89 km from centre)

Soba Izakaya MINAMI

Japanese restaurant

$$ $$

4.50 (247 reviews) (~71.75 km from centre)

EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 🥵 🍛 🏆Who has the hottest curry in town? Ee Nami! Always hits the spot.

$$ $$

4.50 (201 reviews) (~34.3 km from centre)

Okidoki by Meiji

Japanese restaurant

Casual place offering a varied menu of Japanese food, including sushi, along with sake.

$$ $$

4.40 (454 reviews) (~90 km from centre)

Ramen Ryoma Hillcrest

Ramen restaurant

👍 The ramen was okay. Not near as spicy as one would like but there was a decent flavor profile. The takoyaki was pretty good, though a little soft for my liking, but again, the flavor was very nice. One complaint was the music was a little loud. For a casual dining spot, it felt more like they wante...

$$ $$

4.40 (348 reviews) (~43.94 km from centre)

Izakaya Hachi

Izakaya restaurant

👍👍 4.5 stars. Loved most of it but some things. I got the wagyu and uni and it was amazing! For $27 you get three spoons of uni with wagyu beef and they were bombs of delicious flavor. The eel nigiri was serviceable. For the yakitori, the chicken meatball was so juicy and flavorful but the duck was dr...

$$ $$

4.40 (294 reviews) (~89.7 km from centre)

Izakaya Tenko

Sushi restaurant

👍👍 Easily the best katsu I've had. And my server was very polite

$$ $$

4.40 (216 reviews) (~76.03 km from centre)

Izakaya Sakura

Izakaya restaurant

Chain teppanyaki grill serving steaks & seafood, plus sushi & a traditional Japanese menu.

$$ $$

4.30 (570 reviews) (~36.55 km from centre)

ZENSTREET Izakaya : Ramen | Sushi | Thai

Ramen restaurant

Mellow, airy eatery with an informal feel specializing in ramen & Asian fusion specialties.

$$ $$

4.20 (585 reviews) (~92.46 km from centre)

Shimbashi Izakaya

Japanese restaurant

Small plates, sushi & other Japanese fare in a modern, soft-hued space with a sake bar & patio.

$$ $$

4.10 (266 reviews) (~22.28 km from centre)

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Top rated Japanese izakaya restaurants in San Marcos, United States