Chula Vista's Locally Love
Sushi with a south of the border kick.
25 years of hand rolled tradition meet jalapeño heat, smoky chiles, and the unmistakable soul of a Chula Vista kitchen.
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Rolls that built our reputation.
About Us
Two cultures. One sushi bar.
California Sushi Bar has been a family business from day one. When we opened on Third Avenue in 2001, we weren’t trying to be the most authentic Japanese restaurant in San Diego. We were trying to be the most honest one in Chula Vista.
That means Japanese technique, clean cuts, tight rolls, fresh fish, fused with the bold flavors we grew up eating on the border. Jalapeño. Cilantro. Spicy crab. Avocado. You’ll find them in rolls named after the neighborhoods we call home the Chula Vista, the Eastlake, the Bonita, the Taco Mexicano.
AS SEEN IN CHULA VISTA
Locals have been talking about us for years
We don’t need to tell you how good the sushi is. The community has been doing that for us since we first opened on 3rd Avenue.
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A neighborhood spot with that cozy, old school feel that makes it easy to settle in for a long meal with friends and the first place that comes to mind when thinking sushi in Chula Vista.
Inside California Sushi Bar
Read Our Reviews
What They Say About Deliciouso.
Marcus Vickers
05:14 22 Mar 26
Jasmin N
21:12 17 Mar 26
Ordered take out. It was really good. I liked the Anaheim roll. Plenty of street parking. Four roll were ready in about 20min and it came out to $70.
pricilla cruz
02:52 10 Mar 26
Food was delicious
Service was great
Service was great
Robert Matcham
22:45 02 Mar 26
L lopes
05:04 30 Jan 26
They were quick and the food was good along with a good portion
Eric Shabe
14:22 11 Aug 25
Outstanding sushi.
Super friendly servers.
It's nice to sit outside
You have to try the Indy roll. So unique and amazing
Super friendly servers.
It's nice to sit outside
You have to try the Indy roll. So unique and amazing
Liz N
21:39 16 Jun 24
I've been a loyal customer here for years because the sushi is consistently delicious. Recently, I surprised my sister for her birthday and brought along two guests to celebrate. While the manager or host (a short man with a beard and black hair) didn't seem thrilled about our group, especially since the restaurant wasn't busy, the experience was still great overall. We enjoyed the famous Bakersfield roll, Exorcista, Lemon, Crazy Rice, and dessert. The food was fantastic as always.
Jamie Manalili
04:26 20 Oct 23
Came for dinner on a Wednesday Night and it was slow with about 20 % of the tables taken. Nice service, very polite.
We ordered edamame to start, and they give you A LOT, and it's in a deep dish plate so all the sauce is there for you to redip some edamame if want.
For rolls, we got the Anaheim -- this was alright, classic roll to balance out the Taco Mexicano which was such a fun surprise! Honestly, you should go to try this roll, they NAILED the taste, my brain did not know it was eating sushi because it tasted like a taco but the best of both worlds!!
We also got salmon nigiri to test out their fish and rice, and the fish was nice and fresh but their rice wasn't seasoned enough, rice was a bit hard.
Overall will come back, to try a few rolls!
We ordered edamame to start, and they give you A LOT, and it's in a deep dish plate so all the sauce is there for you to redip some edamame if want.
For rolls, we got the Anaheim -- this was alright, classic roll to balance out the Taco Mexicano which was such a fun surprise! Honestly, you should go to try this roll, they NAILED the taste, my brain did not know it was eating sushi because it tasted like a taco but the best of both worlds!!
We also got salmon nigiri to test out their fish and rice, and the fish was nice and fresh but their rice wasn't seasoned enough, rice was a bit hard.
Overall will come back, to try a few rolls!