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Cafe Japengo


Cafe Japengo
8960 University Center Ln
San Diego, CA 92122
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 4.5 of 5 stars 48 ratings
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#36 of 1,667 restaurants in San Diego
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Seafood, Contemporary
  • Average price*: $ 40
  • Recommended For: Romantic
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“super sceney, good food”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 24, 2008

super sceney, good food more

“Very good, but pricy and...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008

Very good, but pricy and sometimes snobbish more

“Delish... awesome...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 1, 2008

Delish... awesome atmosphere more

“Thursday nights - good...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 24, 2008

Thursday nights - good crowd. "Dress to impress" Sushi is good but this place is overpriced. It's more about the atmosphere more

“Toyko Bite is the best...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 16, 2008

Toyko Bite is the best here. more

“Good Sushi Fun Atmosphere”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 15, 2008

Good Sushi Fun Atmosphere more

“great sushi and...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 26, 2008

great sushi and atmosphere. more

“Everything is great. But...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 25, 2008

Everything is great. But a bit pricey. more

“Best Sushi Bar...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 25, 2008

Best Sushi Bar!!!!!!! Love it!!! Tootsie Roll and Seared Albacore Roll the best!!! Good Service, good quality and exquisite!!! more

“Horrible service and a...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 16, 2008

Horrible service and a "plastic-people"/50,000 a year millionaires". more

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Cafe Japengo Address

8960 University Center Ln, San Diego, CA 92122
Tel: (858) 450-3355
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.