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Kinme Omakase
Kaiseki omakaseEdomae-kaisekiToyosu fish10-seat omakaseBankers Hill omakase
Kinme Omakase is an ultra-intimate 10-seat kaiseki-Edomae omakase experience in Bankers Hill, led by Japanese chef Nao Ichimura with fish flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu Market.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Bankers Hill
- Since
- 2021
- Chef
- Nao Ichimura
- Owner
- Shihomi Borillo
Plate № 03
About
Kinme Omakase, the fine-dining extension of Azuki Sushi, seats only ten guests per seating in a rarefied counter experience that blends traditional kaiseki structure with Edomae sushi precision. Co-owners Shihomi Borillo (Yokohama-born) and chef Nao Ichimura (Japanese) source fish directly from Tokyo's renowned Toyosu Market, ensuring access to seasonal Japanese varieties unavailable elsewhere in San Diego. Two seatings per evening mean that every guest receives the chef's full attention through a multi-course progression of perfectly aged and dressed nigiri, delicate cooked preparations, and thoughtfully selected sake. With just ten seats, Kinme delivers one of the most personal and elevated Japanese dining experiences available on the West Coast.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kinme Omakase sits in Bankers Hill, one of San Diego's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Fish flown directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market for unmatched freshness and variety
- Only 10 seats per seating — an extraordinarily intimate omakase environment
- Rare kaiseki-Edomae hybrid combining Japan's two great culinary traditions
- Japanese co-owners with deep roots in both Yokohama and the San Diego culinary community
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Frequently asked
About Kinme Omakase
- Is Kinme Omakase an authentic kaiseki omakase restaurant in San Diego?
- Yes — Kinme Omakase is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki omakase in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Kinme Omakase located?
- Kinme Omakase is located at 2505 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego, USA in the Bankers Hill neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kinme Omakase?
- Kinme Omakase does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular kaiseki restaurants in San Diego we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Kinme Omakase?
- Kinme Omakase sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki omakase of this format in San Diego.
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