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San Diego: Sushi Making Class at a Local Brewery
Make your own California rolls and a refreshing cucumber-ginger salad in this hands-on sushi-making class in San Diego, perfect for beginners!
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What to order at Soichi Sushi
- Must order
- Chef's omakase, the kanpachi nigiri
- Editor tip
- Book a fortnight ahead for the omakase; the a la carte counter takes walk-ins around 17:30 most weeknights.
Why locals love it: A Michelin-starred omakase counter in a converted University Heights bungalow with no signage and a twelve-seat bar, easy to walk past.
Japanese sushi tastings, classes and tours in San Diego
Guided tour · 3 hours
Carlsbad Village Local Food Tours
Eat like a local on this unique walking tour of Carlsbad Village's best eateries. Taste the flavors of the region, and learn about the village’s history, culture, & art.
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San Diego: Pad Thai Cooking Class With Local Chef
Learn how to make Pad Thai, Thailand's national dish, from scratch with a cooking class. Practice your knife skills and learn how to prepare the ingredients.
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Location
Address: 2121 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
More hidden gems in San Diego
Lola 55 ★ 4.5
Lola 55 is modern bib gourmand taqueria tucked into a quiet f street block behind petco park, more reservation-friendly than the bigger names.
OrderPork belly al pastor, smoked fish taco, mezcal cocktail
Why locals goModern Bib Gourmand taqueria tucked into a quiet F Street block behind Petco Park, more reservation-friendly than the bigger names.
TipSit at the bar for the taco omakase; the brunch menu is the easiest way in without a reservation.
Mona Lisa Italian Foods ★ 4.4
Mona Lisa Italian Foods is a italian room in Little Italy. Order at the deli counter, not the sit-down side; the Deluxe Sub on house bread travels well.
OrderDeluxe Sub, the Spicy Sandwich Special
Why locals goA 1973 Italian-American deli on India Street next to the Little Italy sign, makes the city's best made-to-order Italian sub for under fifteen dollars.
TipOrder at the deli counter, not the sit-down side; the Deluxe Sub on house bread travels well.
Bobboi Natural Gelato Kettner ★ 4.6
Bobboi Natural Gelato Kettner (Italian) in San Diego: Ask for a half-and-half scoop pairing; the seasonal Miso Orange Maple flavour rotates in autumn.
OrderPistachio gelato, the Miso Orange Maple seasonal
Why locals goItalian-trained gelato chef Monica Maccioni works out of a small Kettner Boulevard shop with 18 daily flavors, collaborations with city chefs and vegan options.
TipAsk for a half-and-half scoop pairing; the seasonal Miso Orange Maple flavour rotates in autumn.
Tuna Harbor Dockside Market ★ 4.5
Open-air fishermen-run seafood market on Harbor Lane at Tuna Harbor, Saturdays 8am to 1pm; tuna, halibut, prawns, sea urchin from local hook-and-line boats.
OrderLocal yellowfin tuna loin, opah, spot prawns
Why locals goA Saturday-only fisherman-to-public dock market behind Seaport Village, rotating 70-plus local species sold direct from the boats.
TipArrive by 09:00 for the best sashimi-grade tuna; the cutting station portions whole fish on the spot.
Mariscos German ★ 4.5
Mariscos taco truck on Federal Blvd in Encanto, fish tacos, ceviche tostadas, clams and oysters; open daily 9am to 7pm, free ceviche sample at the window.
OrderShrimp Gobernador taco, fish ceviche tostada, aguachile
Why locals goA Federal Boulevard taco truck pulling Tijuana-style aguachile and Gobernador shrimp tacos out of a no-tablecloth parking lot since the early 2000s.
TipBring cash and patience; the line moves fast and the spicy aguachile clears your sinuses on the spot.
Cesarina ★ 4.6
Cesarina is three italian natives running a bib gourmand pasta room on voltaire street between point loma and ob, with an in-house pastificio on display.
OrderTableside tiramisu, the pappardelle al brasato di manzo
Why locals goThree Italian natives running a Bib Gourmand pasta room on Voltaire Street between Point Loma and OB, with an in-house pastificio on display.
TipBook a weekend brunch on the bougainvillea patio; the donuts come hot from the kitchen.