Maxine
We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it was a really pleasant experience.
The staff were incredibly nice and gave great recommendations. They always made sure our glasses were full and checked on us often.
The food was high quality, and we enjoyed every dish we ordered. The menu has a huge selection, and I’m sure everyone will find something they like. The food came out pretty quickly, and we even received a complimentary dessert for our anniversary at the end. It was a total surprise and showed how thoughtful and sweet the staff are. We will definitely be coming back.
There is street meter parking nearby, so parking isn’t too hard to find, but be prepared to walk a few blocks
… morePaul Rho
Awesome addition to the neighborhood!! The food quality was top notch. I can tell from the balance of flavors and perfect cook of the spicy edamame, and the freshness of the saba. The rolls and nigirin were delicious. Great vibes inside and lots of people for a quiet weekend in Gaslamp. Will definitely be back!!
… moreAlan Dickinson
Wow great sushi walking distance from the convention center . I was in town for a conference and was looking for a good sushi restaurant. I had the Chefs selection nigiri, and a custom Philadelphia roll, tapped with spicy mayonnaise and crunchy topping. The nigiri(8 pieces + 2 bonus pieces) came in a beautiful bowl presentation on top of crushed ice covered with leaves.(see pic). The roll came up several minutes after the nigiri, and I almost thought they forgot it was part of my order but it was well worth the wait. The chef used an extremely thin layer of rice Which to me makes the flavor much better. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better tasting roll and I’ve been eating sushi for over 40 years. Very high quality Sushi flavor. Yummm! I spent $77 but that includes a generous tip.
… moreChaz Nezha
New sushi place in downtown San Diego. It’s used to be sushi before with different name, so not sure if it’s new ownership or new management. Stopped by weekday and was busy. We tried the cold tasting menu for two. Starters included Seaweed Salad, Scallop Dynamite, and Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice — all fresh and flavorful. The Sashimi (Bluefin Toro, Hon Maguro, Salmon, Albacore) and Nigiri were top quality and perfectly sliced. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was light , and the Specialty Rolls (Lemon Eclipse, Serrano Sunset, Midnight Crunch, and Noir Inferno) were delicious. Great service, cozy ambiance, and some of the freshest fish in downtown San Diego!
Will be coming back to try other items on the menu.
… moreKeith
Busy downtown location . Nice ambience and decor. Unfortunately, service was just average. Our miso soup was served warm, not hot. The sushi rolls are probably the highlight of the menu. The sashimi cuts lacked quality for the price charged, but that could just be due to the downtown location.
… moreDavid Melamed
Food service could’ve been a five if the temperature of the fish was a little bit softer. The fish was quite cold, which is great.
Our server was absolutely amazing. The hostess really took away from the atmosphere. The place could be a five star with somebody more elegant and not such a sloppy hostess.
… moreStissy S•
My husband made reservations for his birthday lunch. The sushi rolls/nigiri were good & fresh, presentation was basic, atmosphere was cozy, and the service was pleasant. The eel roll did not say in the menu’s description that there would be a drizzle of unagi sauce on top or else I wouldn’t ask for it. It was too sweet for my liking. I really enjoyed the nigiri rolls though. The place looked smaller in person but the decor looks modern. We ended up going somewhere else for dessert bc I don’t remember being offered a dessert menu at the end of our meal.
… moreMin-Ting
Fantastic service and amazing food! The nigiri was super fresh and perfectly served. A great spot for a date or a relaxed hangout. We were celebrating my birthday, and the server surprised us with mochi—such a thoughtful and lovely touch.
… moreJuan Ortiz Couder
Very fun experience. Every food bite was well worth the price. Great experience. The only bad side is that the service was a bit slow overall but the restaurant was very full so it was understandable too. 10/10 would recommend
… moreMike Balgemann
The only disappointment in visiting Noir was finishing the meal. Everything was amazing, fresh, and flavorful. Welcoming staff, expert sushi chefs, and engaging owner. I really hope they enjoy success, because the experience was one of the best meals I’ve had.
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