The menu highlights a variety of small plates, sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls with an emphasis on quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Dining...
4.7 / 5
Guest rating
816
Reviews
Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine
$50 to $100
Price level
Closes at 10:00 PM
Ken Sushi Workshop offers Japanese fusion fare focused on creative sushi rolls and authentic dishes served in a sleek, compact space featuring bar seating. Located at 11375 El Camino Real in San Diego, the restaurant provides a casual yet upscale atmosphere suited for lunch, dinner, and solo dining experiences.
The menu highlights a variety of small plates, sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls with an emphasis on quality ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Dining options include counter service and table seating, with the availability of onsite dining, takeout, and outdoor seating. A broad selection of alcohol, including beer, cocktails, and wine, complements the meal offerings.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Ken Sushi Workshop is open during the week.
Closes at 10:00 PM
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Ken Sushi Workshop.
What recent guests say after dining at Ken Sushi Workshop.
Based on 816 guest reviews
Derrick Dupré
Sep 12, 2026"This was the most amazing experience in my lifetime! Ken is amazing. The sushi is delectable, but the ambiance and the experience is second to none. If you like sushi you got to try this place, even if you don't, it's worth your time!"
e (nakaz18)
Sep 07, 2026"Sushi was excellent! Service and atmosphere was great... Come here if you want some good sushi and a good time."
Chris Wyatt
Aug 20, 2026"Ken’s Sushi Workshop looks like nothing, tastes like everything. You sit, the room hushes, and Ken starts conducting. He’s calm, gracious, laser-focused. No theatrics. Just warm rice, pristine fish, and seasoning that whispers instead of shouts. One bite in, you nod. Three bites in, you stop talking. Bring your poker face. It won’t help. Service moves at your pace. They talk with you, not at you, and they never hurry the counter. The only thing fast is how quickly you fall for it. Fish tastes alive. Cuts are precise. A brush of nikiri replaces the soy you thought you needed. Citrus shows up only when it makes the piece sing. Ken had a drink with us, told us a slice of his story, and thanked us for being there. Not a performance. Gratitude. You feel it in the way he watches the rice, in how he times the handoff, in how he treats regulars and first-timers the same. He remembers where he started and honors it every night. Greats find their way here. Phil Mickelson. President Obama. People who know craft when they taste it. Some nights you wonder if Del Mar even deserves him. Lucky for us, he’s here. Better than New York or San Francisco? Often. At least as good, easily. Sit at the counter, say omakase, trust the rice, cancel your next plan. Quality, value, experience, ambiance. Checks every box."
Mikayla Colwell
Jul 22, 2026"I truly can’t put into words how amazing the Omakase experience was at Ken’s. Hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. Each plate was so different and had so much unique flavor, with fish that truly melts in your mouth. Our entire group was speechless. Don’t let the odd location/unassuming atmosphere fool you - this is the spot. I can’t wait to come back!"
Common questions about Ken Sushi Workshop help visitors plan their dining experience.
Lunch and dinner are usually served on site, with reservations recommended especially during peak hours. Exact opening times may vary, so checking in advance is advised.
Outdoor seating is offered, providing an option to enjoy meals outside when weather permits.
Menus include healthy options and a variety of small plates that may accommodate different dietary needs, but it is best to inquire directly for specific restrictions.
The restaurant features wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating to accommodate guests requiring accessible facilities.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, as wait times can occur, particularly on busy days.
Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment options.
Free parking is available in the nearby lot and on the street; paid parking options are also present in the vicinity.
Takeout services are available, allowing guests to enjoy the food off-site.
