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Cafe Japengo

Hours: 05:00 PM-11:00 PM Exceptions: Fri. & Sat. till 12:00 a.m.

Phone: 858-450-3355

8960 University Center Ln
University City, CA 92122

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Consistently Ranked As One Of The Best San Diego Restaurants

Savor the exquisite culinary delights of Asia and the Pacific Rim, without leaving La Jolla! Consistently ranked among the best restaurants in San Diego, California, Café Japengo is a haven for adventurers seeking exotic creations and new taste sensations. Honored by San Diego Magazine for serving the area's "Best Sushi" and "Best Pacific Rim Cuisine," we showcase awe-inspiring "fusion" menus, a dynamic presentation kitchen with world-class chefs, a renowned sushi bar, and an energized, sophisticated ambiance. These combine to create a truly incomparable dining experience. In addition, the full-service bar area at our chic La Jolla California restaurant is ideal for sampling a rich variety of wines, sakes, and cocktails … as well as some of the city's premier nightlife and events. Situated in picturesque La Jolla - celebrated as the "Jewel of the Pacific" - Café Japengo is a mecca of urban flair and style, in one of San Diego's most alluring settings:

An Exotic, Award-Winning Sushi Restaurant In San Diego, California
Dynamic, chic, and visionary. No words better describe the innovative fare at our exceptional restaurant in San Diego. Winner of Gold Medallion awards for "Best Sushi" and "Best Fusion Cuisine," we feature daring menus incorporating Asian, French, and Mediterranean influences into sumptuous signature dishes. Sample our delicious dinner entrees -- including Thai Style Flat Iron Steak, 10-Ingredient Fried Rice, and Hawaiian BBQ Salmon. Visit the "Best Sushi Bar" in San Diego, ideal for both purists and those in search of cutting-edge cuisine. Too busy for a sit-down meal? Take advantage of our Express Lunch - a gourmet alternative to fast food. Or just unwind from a long day at work during Happy Hour, which draws socialites and the La Jolla elite. A full "to go" menu is also available. Discover the distinctive offerings that separate us from conventional San Diego California restaurants.