Todo Sushi (Scripps Ranch)

mmm-yoso!!! is the name of this food blog.  Cathy is writing while Kirk and His Missus are researching.

A few weeks ago, I met a client at her workplace in Scripps Ranch.  When following Siri's directions and looking for parking, I noticed this restaurant, which was new to me but has apparently been here since 2007.

 There is seating outdoors in front as well as inside tables and there is a lengthy counter for the sushi bar.


The menu is pretty basic.

I ordered the Shrimp and Veggie tempura appetizer ($9.95) to check out the frying technique here.  The veggies (two each of green bean, onion, carrot and potato) were battered and the two shrimp were also dipped in bread crumbs.  The tempura sauce (soy, sugar seaweed and bonita flakes) (each sauce is made here and ingredients listed on the menu under the “Glossary of Sauces”) was a perfect compliment to the crisp, non-greasy fry.

 I ordered the "Modern Sashimi Salad" ($15.95).  Assorted sashimi (tuna and salmon this day)-(a very large amount) topped with the House dressing (soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, onion and black pepper) on top of a crisp spring mix.  This was a wonderful choice.  Fresh, flavorful and plenty; I will order again.

 The Mister ordered the Tonkatsu Bento from the Lunch Special menu($13.95).  {Lunch specials served from 11 until 4:30} Breaded pork topped with a ponzu sauce (bonito flakes, soy, seaweed and citrus juice), rice, salad and tempura.  The pork was cooked about 30 seconds too long and was a bit dry but not terrible; the breading was not burned or too crisp.  It was on top of some sautéed cabbage, carrot and onion which was quite flavorful.  
 The lunch special came with a good quality miso.  Hot tea (as I always order) was a quality green with the grass-like flavor that I like and no charge.

We will stop by to try more of the menu when back in the area.

Todo Sushi 9823 Carroll Canyon Road San Diego 92131 Open Mon-Sat 11-9:30, Closed Sunday. (858) 566-0206 Website 

Comments

[kat]

glad you stopped to check this place out, looks like a lot of delicious choices:)

[Soo]

The tempura looks good!

[Cathy]

It was a very nice 'find' for us, Kat.

The tempura was great, Soo.

[Dereck]

I ate there about a month ago. I think I had the tonkatsu bento also, and it was pretty good. Nothing terribly notable for me, but I would meet friends there again.

[Cathy]

IThe food is not bad and the central location makes it a good place to meet people, Dereck. Surprised that I had never heard of it and am glad we went back to try a lunch.