When it comes to good sushi value in San Diego, any of the locals will recommend Sushi Deli. With 3 San Diego locations, no San Diegans are far from this restaurant. A Monday through Thursday Happy Hour keeps the atmosphere casual and lively. Sushi Deli also highlights a new special combo plate each month. So which sushi combo do your friends like to order? The Best Seller Combo of course!
Best Seller Combo ($10.99)
Rainbow Roll (4) Inside: cucumber, crab surimi. Top: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, avocado.
Katie Roll (4) Inside: shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado. Top: salmon.
Ninja Roll (4) Inside: spicy tuna, shrimp tempura. Top: soy paper, red snapper, crab surimi, jalapeno. With spicy mayo & spicy sauce.
Navavava Roll (4) Inside: lobster mix, cilantro, jalapeno, crab surimi, smelt roe, cream cheese, fried calamari. Top: avocado. With spicy mayo.
With locations spreading throughout both San Diego and Los Angeles, I had to get to Burger Lounge. The establishment boasts all organic ingredients and grass-fed single-source beef. Fortunately, the upscale ingredients don't elevate the prices. The Burger Lounge has only been around for a couple of years, so you might get to try this place before your friends do.
The Lounge Burger ($7.95)
Lounge bun, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, house-made 1000 Island,organic cheese - white cheddar or American, and fresh or grilled onion
Fish tacos are a very common sight on menus in San Diego restaurants. The fish tacos of Mama Testa Taqueria in Hillcrest were popular enough to win a throwdown against chef Bobby Flay. They are made with locally caught catfish and lightly deep-fried corn tortillas. All of the food choices of Mama Testa are based on regional dishes from different parts of Mexico. This, combined with an extensive salsa bar and brightly colored fiesta atmosphere, is what keeps San Diegans coming back for more.
Mividitas $11.99
Two catfish tacos served Querrero style (deep fried but not quite
crunchy). Topped with Mexican coleslaw and queso fresco. Served with
rice and black beans.
