Cafe Japengo

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Cafe Japengo is a Asian, Mexican, and Sushi restaurant where most Menuism users came for a family meal and paid more than $50.

Parking: Valet is recommended, but 3 hour underground parking is validated at the restaurant.

Look good: Though a casual atmosphere, this is a "be seen" hang-out, so step up your wardrobe.

Rather than stick with the status quo, this Pan-Asian/sushi restaurant continually updates the menu to maintain its reputation. Executive chef Jerry Warner has been in the kitchen since 1990; his sushi bar offers traditional and modern rolls, and sashimi utilizing fresh ingredients and creative presentation. Hot food chef Jay Payne prepares unique fusion fare showing influences from France, the...

This trendy restaurant features Pacific Rim cuisine and creative sushi concoctions. Fusing Asian recipes with Western influences, Japengo's dishes are often a delicious juxtaposition of the bold and the subtle.

Framed by marbled walls and accented with bamboo trees and unusual black-iron sculptures, this Pacific Rim restaurant serves Asian-inspired cuisine with many North and South American touches. The seared ahi napoleon and the char siu duck salad are guaranteed to wake up your taste buds. There's also a selection of grilled, wood-roasted, and wok-fried entrées; try the braised short ribs with...

In Short
The Asian-themed dining room, oriental décor and classic Japanese artwork ready diners for Pacific Rim fusion cuisine and sushi specialties. The cobblestone floor is modeled...

Consistently Ranked As One Of The Best San Diego RestaurantsSavor the exquisite culinary delights of Asia and the Pacific Rim, without leaving La Jolla! Consistently ranked among the best restaurants in San Diego, California, Café Japengo is a haven for adventurers seeking exotic creations and new taste sensations. Honored by San Diego Magazine for serving the area's "Best Sushi" and "Best...