MARU
Immerse yourself in Chef Maru’s authentic Omakase sushi.
Sushi MARU
A hidden gem in downtown San Diego, once inside you are welcomed to a calm and comfortable private sushi bar, a Japanese “和 (WA)” time away from everyday life. You will experience 2 hours of Chef MARU’s traditional yet creative omakase course of sushi and warm dishes with fresh seasonal fish and ingredients. You will also enjoy our concept of Japanese “Omotenashi”– the art of hospitality, and the friendly interactions with MARU and his team. Come join us for an unforgettable dining experience that will stimulate your taste and visual senses in a comfortable setting!
Chef “MARU”
With over 35 years of experience, including over 20 years of experience as chief sushi chef at Taka Sushi Restaurant, Chef Maruyama “Chef MARU” has been serving sushi and Japanese cuisine in San Diego for nearly 30 years. Sushi MARU was founded out of Chef Maru’s commitment to fresh ingredients and his desire to serve sushi with care and special attention to each and every customer.
Menu
Omakase
Our Omakase will consist of 20 courses including warm dish, nigiri, roll, and soup with seasonal ingredients for $180 per person, not including beverages and tax. Approximately 2 hours of authentic dinner course experience.
Drink
Our selections of sake, wine, and champagne are unique and specially curated for our Omakase course. Shochu, beer, and other non-alcohol beverages are also available.
Reservation
Reservations for 1 to 4 people:
Please make reservations online through TOCK.
Due to very limited seats (12 seats) per session, a deposit is required when you make reservations. Please follow the reservation process on TOCK and review our policies (cancellation, dietary restrictions, etc.) on our website before you make reservations.
Reservations for groups of over 5 people:
Please contact us through our email or TOCK’s “Request Information” form.
A credit card hold is required for reservations. We’ll send you a reservation email, and please follow the instructions to complete the reservation.
Reservations for private dining at our restaurant:
Please contact us through our email or TOCK’s “Request Information” form.
We require a reservation of at least 10 people. The sushi counter can accommodate up to 12 people (possibly 13 people). To maintain our omakase-style service, we only serve at the sushi counter. Corporate dining for groups of more than 13 people requires special arrangements. Please contact us to discuss further. A credit card hold is required for reservations. We’ll send you a reservation email, and please follow the instructions to complete the reservation.
Our reservation times are 5:30 pm or 8:00 pm each evening, Wednesday through Sunday. The course starts approx. 15 mins after your reservation time. In order for us to serve Omakase course without disruption, please arrive on time. Please accept that late arrivals or no shows will still be charged the full amount, and the course ends within the reservation time. We may also not be able to serve you the full course. For 5:30 pm reservations, our door opens at 5:10 pm, and drinks are available for ordering (not included in course). Please allow yourself enough time to settle in before your reservation.
Note:
We are not accepting reservations by phone.
The deposit is to hold your reservation and will be refunded upon dining with us.
For group dining over 5 people, a 20% service charge will be added to the final bill.
Policies
Cancellation or reservation changes for 1 to 4 people:
Please make cancellations or reservation changes through “TOCK” at least 48 hours (2 days) before your reservation time. Cancellations or any changes made less than 48 hours to 24 hours will be charged 50%, and less than 24 hours or no shows will be charged 100% of the Omakase price per person plus tax. For cancellations or any changes less than 48 hours of your reservation time, please contact us through our email.
Cancellation or reservation changes for groups of over 5 people:
Please contact us through our email for cancellations or reservation changes at least 7 days before your reservation time. Cancellations or any changes made less than 7 days will be charged 100% of the Omakase price per person plus tax.
Vegan/vegetarian, gluten, and other dietary:
Our course is focused on the essential Japanese authentic ingredients, seafood, and seafood products seasoning with Japanese authentic flavors that involve soy products, rice, etc. We are unfortunately unable to accommodate gluten free, vegan/vegetarian diets. Please inform us any allergies and restrictions when you make a reservation.
Children and infants:
In consideration of our other guests, we do not accommodate children under age of 16.
Sushi MARU
1345 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Hours:
Wednesday–Sunday
1st seating: 5:30pm
2nd seating: 8:00pm
If you need to contact us, please click “contact us” below. We do not accept any phone calls.
Please click the “reserve now” buttons to make reservations online through TOCK. We do not take reservations by phone.
Location
1345 Third Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
E-mail
info@marusushisd.com
Hours
Wednesday–Sunday
1st seating:
5:30pm
2nd seating:
8:00pm
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