This place is fantastic.
I have celiac and a wheat/oat allergy and the staff was knowledgeable about all allergens for menu items. I had no bad reactions to the food afterward.
The food is delicious too - I'm an omnivore who eats vegan/vegetarian a decent amount. It stands amongst some of my favorite restaurants ever (non vegan included). Did not think it being vegan detracted from flavor whatsoever.
Highly recommend, especially if you have gluten sensitivity.
Great gluten free options with a well labeled menu. Our Waiter said everything that goes in the fryer is gluten free (fried chicken, potatos, fries, etc)
Good prices too
I have Celiac (avoid gluten like my life depends on it). Tons of options. Super safe/ knowledgeable about cross contamination. EXCELLENT service (shoutout Catalina). Steak, broccolini and mashed was amazing w the peppercorn sauce.
100% recommend
Gluten-free options a great fusion between Indian and Thai excellent service with every attention to detail and specifically the Burmese chili Shrimp dish was fantastic.
Food was delicious and service first rate. One of our party has celiac disease. They handled this easily with their gluten free menu. Can't wait to go back!
I have celiac disease and Kappa has a lot of great gluten free options for rolls. Most rolls can be made GF. You can also ask for a GF menu from the server. They are well-versed in food safety to prevent cross-contact with gluten.
SushiAsianDairy Free OptionsDinnerKid FriendlyOpen Late NightSeafoodAmericanTake AwayKnowledgeable StaffLunchDeliveryPet Friendly
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Antionette Grignon
Jake, our chef, was amazing tonight! We brought our son Preston for his birthday and Jake mentioned him by name and wished him a happy birthday multiple times during our dinner. Jaden our server was efficient friendly and attentive to detail. There was a member of the other party at our table that has a gluten allergy and both Jake and Jaden went above and beyond to ensure we all had an equally enjoyable experience. Teri checked in with us at the end of our meal to make sure all was well. Overall 10/10 would recommend! Thank you Benihana for making our son’s birthday dinner memorable.
We had sushi here, the food was amazing. However, the service was tooooo slow, we waited around 40 min between our first and second round of sushi order. They even took 20 minutes to bring gluten free soy sauce and any other little things we requested.
They were so helpful in warning me about which foods to avoid and which ones were safe to accommodate my food allergy. A good place for gluten free dining.
11130 E Ocean Air Dr Unit 104, San Diego, CA 92130, USA
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Dean Weinert
Came here for my buddies birthday. I ordered the sashimi platter and it was extremely fresh and well presented. Drinks came out super fast. Our entire group enjoyed their food, and they catered really well for gluten free. Service was fantastic, and the owner poured us some birthday drinks, hung up a happy birthday sign, sang a song and comped a birthday desert. It was a fantastic experience and I'II be coming back here regularly.
This is a hidden gem. We hit this place up on our way to Carlsbad while on vacation, and it was soooo good! The outside doesn't look like much, but the inside is nice. The food was so good we just kept ordering more items! We got 4 different sushi rolls, cucumber salad, salmon plate, undon noodle soup, and gyoza and it came out pretty quick and full of flavor. The service was excellent! Our waitress was on point and even accommodated our special request in regards to our kids. They have gluten free options. We will definitely be back on our next trip!
Always an enjoyable dining experience. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive while letting you enjoy your meal without much interruption.
The rolls are flavorful, fresh, and portions always balanced well.
A favorite go to restaurant to satisfy my sushi cravings 🍣
Lots of gluten-free items
I loved the build your own sushi rolls option! I was able to get exactly what I wanted. They mark everything that has gluten on the menu which was super helpful.
I came here last night for my birthday and it was absolutely amazing. The sushi was delicious, tasted fresh and had so much flavor! Even the chicken bowl was amazing. not only was the food amazing but the service was outstanding. That was the best costumer service that I have ever encountered.
Every single employee in that restaurant was super nice even the manager! I have an allergy to gluten and everyone was super accommodating. I really wish I got my waitress name but she was the sweetest person and helped make my birthday special, she checked everything I ate to make sure it didn't have gluten without me having to ask she her self took the initiative. I'm so glad I found this place, my new favorite restaurant will 1000% be returning as often as I can !!
DinnerOpen Late NightSushiLunchAsianDeliveryTake AwayOutdoor SeatingKid Friendly
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Lauren Marie Fleming
I was super excited for GF options but then they accidentally gave me the gluten noodles, and I had a few bites before noticing. Which sucks extra because the ramen was meh, so I’m gonna be sick off subpar ramen. The chasu pork was good and egg okay, but the broth was bland. Still grateful they have GF on the menu just wish the waiter had paid attention more to the noodles, since I told them I couldn’t eat gluten and double checked things were GF so I didn’t get sick.
This was some of the best sushi I've ever had and I'm so upset I didn't take any photos to share! The Nigiri was incredible, absolutely melt in your mouth quality fish, and all the rolls were amazing as well. The chef was extra attentive to ensuring he put sauces on the side for my rolls as I am gluten free which was greatly appreciated.
Our favorite in San Diego north county. Great quality, reasonable prices, friendly staff. On the rare occasion they made a mistake, they bc protected it and added something extra too :)
They are also good with allergy customers, ensuring no gluten, dairy etc
5 stars all around. Thank you Soichi for being my favorite restaurant in San Diego to dine at for the last 5 years. They are consistent in providing stellar sushi, friendly service with a smile, great hospitality, and a fun but chill ambiance. If it's your birthday, the chef will make you feel extra special with a serenade. They also consistently provide gluten free omakase at the restaurant; I feel just as welcomed as any other diner.
Thank you always.
Parking isn't bad. Reservations go out on the 1st of every month at noon; waitlists are available... stay vigilant and be patient. It's worth it!
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