Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support Near San Diego

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 05 January 2024

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Asian-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

ALBACA

4.0

4 (103)

$31 to $50

Californian

Coronado

About the restaurant

Enjoy the California sunshine while eating dishes created with local ingredients at ALBACA, Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa's signature restaurant. Gather with family and friends with a cocktail and fresh cuisine by the pool or around a fire pit.

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Paul

Dined on 28 Nov 2024

The only bad thing was that were seated outside under a trellis. A pigeon messed up on our table from overhead on a beam and then later I got splashed on my shirt by one sitting on a different beam So don't sit under that structure if you can help it.

Ortega's A Mexican Bistro

4.5

4.5 (1015)

$30 and under

Mexican

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

Ortega’s Mexican Bistro features the authentic flavors of Puerto Nuevo. Experience Baja style lobster and table side guacamole while sipping one of our classic fresh squeezed margaritas. Enjoy dining in our restaurant or for a more energized evening, dine in our bar - La Cantina. Additional flavors include Banana Crusted Huachinango, Flat Iron Steak Burrito, Chicken Mole. The design captures the festive traditions and tasteful flavors of Puerto Nuevo and Baja California.

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Ralph

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal and service. Food really pops and has great flavor. Whole experience very pleasant with attentive service and great atmosphere.

Dz Akins

4.9

4.9 (221)

$30 and under

Deli

College Area

About the restaurant

New York Style Deli located in your backyard, massive menu, and fast paced people watching environment.
Reminder of what once was "Real Deli's" in America still here in your San Diego. Full Deli counter, Bakery in house and all made from scratch with love. 102 Sandwiches to many to choose from, and some really BIG Salads for anyone's desire. Home Style Dinners like your grandmother used to make, and some extreme Eastern European dishes that with blow your mind. Sick? No problem, we have the best medicine, D.Z. Akin's Matzoh Ball Soup! We also have 6 other soups on a daily basis for those soup lovers!!!
We've been voted San Diego Best Deli countless years, and we're in the news and on the radio all the time.
We are right off the Highway 8 east for your convenience, now doing online ordering on OUR WEBSITE and DELIVERY through our delivery partners. Thank you for supporting family owned businesses!!!

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Nigel

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing NYC Style deli and bakery. Worth the $$ $$

Theresa's Italian Steakhouse

4.2

4.2 (92)

$31 to $50

Italian

Mission Valley

About the restaurant

Enjoy authentic Italian Steakhouse cuisine right in the heart of Mission Valley in central San Diego. Theresa’s Italian Steakhouse combines a dynamic atmosphere with traditional dishes. From housemade pasta dishes to prime cut steaks and fresh seafood, you will fall in love with our chef’s recipes, transporting you back to Italy. Take pleasure in every dish with perfectly paired selections from a carefully assembled wine collection.

We believe in supporting local farmers and suppliers that produce fresh, sustainable and traceable ingredients. By working together, we can help protect the environment and ensure all animals are treated humanely through modern farming practices. We hope you'll enjoy these local ingredients and have an outstanding dining experience with us.

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Brianvip

Dined on 15 Nov 2024

Quiet restaurant with a nice ambiance. Service is great and the food is excellent. Great value!

il Sogno Italiano

4.3

4.3 (444)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown / Gaslamp

About the restaurant

An unforgettable dining and musical soiree awaits you as we transport you to a Nostalgic yet modern Americana meets old world ambiance, perfect for any occasion. Our music program features world class entertainers and touring artists 7 nights a week, paired with an array of specialty craft cocktails and wines from across Italy and the California Coast. Our kitchen uses fresh sustainable ingredients and specializes in California Coastal Italian Cuisine with handmade pizzas, pastas, steaks and seafood. Our Mezzanine accommodates up to 100 guests and we offer a private bar, TV's upon request for private events and meeting spaces.

We look forward to hosting you at Il Sogno Italiano and Welcome you to San Diegos hottest place for fine dining and music.

Mondays: Martinis & Jazz w/Grammy Nominated Sacha Boutros and friends/Martini specials all night long
Wednesdays: Passport to Italy
Pop, Jazz, RnB, Motown and beyond every night of the week.

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Dyannevip

Dined 5 days ago

We had a lovely meal last night in gas lamp district at Ill Sogno restaurant. The live music with Roman Palacios was outstanding. The scampi diabolo pasta dish was delicious and the sauce was unique and very flavorful as were the crab cakes. Only one drawback the pasta was cut in smaller pieces ( like for children) which made eating them a bit awkward. Tip> All long pasta should be never be cut in the kitchen. Of course we will return for another wonderful evening of live music.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni Bolognese

Coco Maya

4.7

4.7 (376)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Little Italy and overlooking the Piazza della Famiglia, Coco Maya offers a contemporary twist on classic American dishes. Our diverse menu ranges from light coastal cuisine to robust, flavorful proteins cooked in a traditional Spanish-style coal-fired Josper oven. Additionally, we pay homage to our neighborhood's roots with several Italian-inspired entrees, featuring unique takes on flatbreads and pastas.

As part of the Grind & Prosper Hospitality Group, Coco Maya is an evolution of our original concept, Miss B’s Coconut Club in Mission Beach. Since our inception, we've continued to explore new flavors and culinary techniques while broadening our scope and enriching our cocktail program. Coco Maya boasts a diverse mezcal and tequila selection, alongside the delicious tropical and rum-based cocktails that have become synonymous with Miss B’s.

Open daily for brunch and dinner, with a weekday Happy Hour from 2-5 pm.

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Arhamon

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Food was great excellent vibe. Everyone had a god time

Greenfinch at Estancia La Jolla

4.4

4.4 (60)

$30 and under

Californian

Torrey Pines

About the restaurant

Greenfinch is a local San Diego favorite with crowd favorites. You’ll savor wholesome classics while dining on the open-air balcony overlooking Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa’s lush Garden Courtyard.

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VeronicaAvip

Dined on 22 Jul 2024

Madeline, our server, was the sweetest! Thank you

Glass Box Asian Coastal Inspired Kitchen + Bar

4.7

4.7 (238)

$30 and under

Sushi

Carmel Valley

About the restaurant

A transparent authentic cultural experience of Asian infused cuisine, continuously redefining “fresh”.

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Richard

Dined on 26 Nov 2024

Glass Box is an amazing dining experience. The food, drinks and service is top notch!

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Loft 94 Yakitori | Noodle | Craft

4.4

4.4 (57)

$30 and under

Asian

Jamul

About the restaurant

Asian Fusion & Craft Cocktails! Come and join us at one of the coolest places east of downtown. Loft94 is a one-stop destination for the best cocktails, brews, Asian-inspired cuisine & the best DJs in Southern Cali - located inside the lights and flash of an upscale Vegas-style casino just twenty minutes outside the city center. Yakitori, Sushi, Ramen, Craft Brews, Craft Cocktails, Sake and amazing DJs. Cheers.

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Diana

Dined on 5 Oct 2024

Food and drinks were delicious and service was even better! Had a wonderful experience.

METE SUPPER CLUB

3.8

3.8 (8)

$30 and under

Asian

Banker's Hill

About the restaurant

MĒTE Supper Club is a new San Diego establishment that hopes to create memorable experiences in a high-energy atmosphere with live performances, music, and dancing, over craft cocktails and dinner.

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PatTD

Dined on 22 Jul 2023

This spot had a really good food and music. I would definitely go back again.

Westerly

4.2

4.2 (97)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Point Loma

About the restaurant

Westerly is the gathering place of Point Loma. We focus on utilizing local, seasonal, and coastal ingredients to create inspired, chef-driven interpretations of food and drinks that we all love. Our flavors create both a sense of comfort and excitement. Our spaces invite you to explore, engage, and most importantly, escape. Through our devotion to technique and creativity, we aim to embrace tradition, while creating our own classics. Our passion is the craft behind true hospitality.
Everyday we look forward to welcoming our guests and local community with our warm and gracious service. Every week you can look forward to a local farmer’s market, live music, movie nights, and Point Loma’s best brunch on our beautiful, sun-drenched courtyard. Every season you can anticipate experiencing new and exciting dishes and cocktails that utilize fresh, local ingredients. Westerly is many things. We are both lively and intimate. We are energetic and ambitious, yet laid-back.

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ShannonHvip

Dined on 3 Sept 2023

We had a lovely experience. Great ambiance. Loved the food

Haetae Korean Hawaiian

4.4

4.4 (20)

$31 to $50

Korean

Oceanside

About the restaurant

Korean Hawaiian cuisine. Located as a part of the historic Fin Hotel. Weekend KNVS pop-up art inspired menu also available.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on 9 Oct 2023

Great food

Swagyu Pacific Beach

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Pacific Beach

About the restaurant

Swagyu Pacific Beach | Steakhouse & Butcher Shop by Chef Steve Brown, featuring the best wagyu in the world from the US, AUS, and Japan! Menu favorites include our famous Smashburger, Takamori "Drunken" Wagyu, crispy broccolini, kimchi fried rice & our wagyu fat brownie!

Join us for lunch, dinner, brunch or choose from our steak selection! Just one block from the beach, you can enjoy our patio, the lounge or dining room. We even have a 12-course speakeasy in the back! We hope to see you soon!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on 1 Jul 2023

Service was quick and efficient. So many great choices for food and sides/shareables. Bar was accommodating to make me a mocktail that was delicious. Indoor and outdoor seating was beautiful. Pricing was higher end but you got good quality food for your money!

Martinis

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

Hillcrest

About the restaurant

Martinis has a chef-driven menu with a new focus on Contemporary Fusion cuisine by Diego Ledesma, the prior executive chef from Rustic Root in the historical Gaslamp Quarter of Downtown San Diego. Hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with passion and creativity are the focus of this inventive new menu. Bar is a modern upscale lounge in a popular and well known area in Hillcrest located near Urban MO’s Bar & Grill with an outdoor and indoor bar delivering a relaxed and posh ambiance with daily live entertainment and activities.

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Specialvip

Dined on 14 Aug 2022

The Joe Iconic concert was great. One of the best that we have seen at Martini's in many years. The food was very good and our server Adrian was great. Looking forward to our next visit.

Swagyu Imperial Beach

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Imperial Beach

About the restaurant

Swagyu Imperial Beach | Steakhouse & Butcher Shop by Chef Steve Brown, featuring the best wagyu in the world from the US, AUS, and Japan! Menu favorites include our famous Smashburger, Takamori "Drunken" Wagyu, crispy broccolini, kimchi fried rice & our wagyu fat brownie!

Join us for lunch, dinner, brunch or choose from our steak selection! Just a few blocks from the beach, you can enjoy our patio or dining room! We hope to see you soon!

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on 5 Aug 2023

Great food. Our burgers were delicious. The servers were friendly and we were served very quickly. Will definitely be returning!

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