Boto Sushi Del Mar

A new favorite we started coming here more often and I can't believe I never really gave this spot a chance before now. They are definitely of Ken's Sushi quality. A true Japanese chef owner who is on site. They've got so many traditional Japanese dishes and extremely fresh fish. You pay for what you get for sure some of their special rolls are like 24 $25 there Sashimi is expensive but like I said you're definitely getting what you pay for and if you want some authentically Japanese dishes like shirakara or ankimo or sawagani they have it .

Boot has changed my mind about Japanese food! They're not your typical run of the mill Cali-based Japanese restaurants. The waitresses were so sweet and accommodating. And the ambience was very festive for Christmas. The food was delectable. We started with a salty and briney miso soup and a side salad with the best carrot and peanut dressing you could imagine. For my main I had chicken katsu and my dinner date had the black miso cod I think. The cod was delicate and buttery. The chicken katsu had the right amount of breading and the chicken wasn't dry at all. The sauce was like a sweet and sour Japanese bbq sauce. This will be my go to Japanese in Del Mar!

Boto is the closest sushi joint to my house. It's good: I've never had any complaints about the quality of the fish or its presentation. Their main problem is that Ken's Sushi Workshop gloriously sits a couple miles away. (Sushi places within a couple miles of Ota also likely face a similar situation). Boto's pricing skews high; tack on another 10% and you're in the price range of Ken's excellence.Boto turned me on to Goldeneye, a snapper that's not to be confused with a 007 space laser or, for that matter, Goldmember. They often display their catch-of-the-day list on the wall behind the sushi bar, and lucky me when it's Goldeneye and their excellent Kampachi (Amberjack).Boto's pretty inside, with high ceilings, exposed concrete, and light wood all around. It's very open and airy, and often feels a little too much so, as it's often quite empty. Sometimes I've been the only one in the place. Only once did I encounter it full, which harried the usually bored-looking servers.Need a quick sushi fix? Boto won't let you down. But they are really pushing it, value-wise.

We did not plan well for Valentine's Day and found that they had reservations available. I grabbed one and we were on our way. Got there and I guess they didn't accept reservations after noon so my reservation was not valid (rsvp through Yelp). But she made it work finding us 2 spots at the bar. Luckily because it was PACKED. Service was nice but slow as there were 2 ladies on Valentine's Day! But our sushi chef filled in and made sure our kitchen order got in. We had a basic crunchy roll... good but basic. A sashimi bowl that was good but small. A bomb crab cake! And an even better Poke Roll - so much so that we ordered another one. It is a cute trendy sushi place. Don't be discouraged because it's in a Vons shopping center. We didn't have to take a loan out for the bill. We will go back - maybe not on such a busy night.

Came here for the first time today! I got the final fantasy roll and some miso soup, yellowtail nigiri and a california hand roll. All the food tasted so fresh and i love it when the sushi is cold and this definitely was! Only recc is i wish they made the california hand roll a little bit bigger, there wasn't much crab and rice in it as most places. Other than that the service was great and i can't wait to come back!

Omakase in San Diego...My cousin and her husband really like this elegant place in Del Mar! They've referred many customers to Boto Sushi and Chef Gary. I think they might visit once a month or so?It's located in a shopping center with Vons and Jersey Mike's Subs. There's lots of free, shared parking!We had 15 amazing courses:Ankimo (monkfish liver);Japanese River crab; oyster shooter; jellyfish salad; Lobster ceviche; sashimi platter: bluefin tuna, Amberjack, King Salmon, and otoro;king crab tempura;slow cooked octopus; seared A5 wagyu; threadfin bream; golden eye snapper;Rosy sea perch; house cured Japanese mackerel; Sea Eel;Mango Panna CottaEach dish was tasty, creative, and beautiful!Service was excellent - friendly, polite, and efficient!It's no wonder that Boto Sushi is the favorite restaurant of my cousin and her husband!

We came last Saturday for late lunch. We were greeted and seated right away. It's decorated nicely and very clean.Our server, Syneath B. was very pleasant and attentive. I checked in on Yelp and it offered me a miso soup for checking in. Syneath informed me that they no longer honor that offer. We ordered...Miso soupHakkaisan sakeKing crab tempura Toro tartare with caviarOctopus carpaccio Mango tango rollEverything was very fresh and very tasty. Every dish was a piece of art that was perfectly prepared with delicious accompanying sauces/spices.We'll definitely be back as it was that good!

Stopped in for a quick snack, 2 rolls and Miso soup. Spicy Mango roll was fire . It had so many flavors mango, salmon, spicy tuna, red onions with an herbal sprinkle.When It hit my palate I thought wow this is not only refreshing but sweet and spicy it popped joy in my mouth! The miso soup was rich, creamy, and savory with every spooful. The yellowtail jalapeño roll was basic but it had a kick. Definitely a place to check out different types of sushi and other items written on the brick wall behind the chefs, is a cool aesthetic.

Amazing sushi amazing service amazing ambiance! We had the best experience here and loved every minute of it! You must try this place! Also.. freshest fish ever!! Melts in your mouth! Highlyyyy recommend

Food and service was fantastic. Very cute restaurant, highly recommended if you're a sushi lover!