Best Fresh Sea Urchin (Uni) in San Diego, CA

Locally harvested sea urchin known for its creamy, briny flavor, a delicacy of the San Diego coast.

Sushi Ota

Pacific Beach

4.7 / 5

The uni here is the gold standard for San Diego—sweet, buttery, and incredibly fresh.

Local LegendClassicGold Standard

9.9Flavor

8.5Value

7.8Vibe

University Heights

4.8 / 5

The uni at Soichi is like silk; it melts the moment it touches your tongue. A truly elevated experience.

Michelin StarUpscaleDate Night

9.8Flavor

7.2Value

9.6Vibe

Bird Rock

4.6 / 5

Murasaki consistently has the freshest local uni in the city. When they have the live uni, it's a must-order.

Hidden GemLocal FavoriteAuthentic

9.6Flavor

8.2Value

8.4Vibe