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IZAKAYA NARUTO

(5.0 Score)
1216 3rd Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91911 Directions

Since 2018

Specialities:

✓Chula Vista Ramen ✓Sup'picy Ramen ✓Soy Ramen ✓Salt Ramen ✓Teriyaki Chicken Bowl ✓Naruto Bowl ✓Steamed Rice Bowl ✓Sushi Rice Bowl ✓Orange Lemon Roll ✓Abre La Boca Mucho Roll ✓Tokyo Metro Roll ✓Southeast Rainbow Roll ✓Algo Refrescante Roll ✓¡viva! Chula Vista Roll ✓Cajun Tuna Roll ✓Creamy Lemon Roll ✓Cream Cheese Teriyaki Chicken Roll ✓Go-go Godzilla Roll ✓Pizza Roll ✓Protein Roll ✓California Roll ✓Spicy Tuna Roll ✓Spicy Yellowtail Roll ✓Spicy Scallops Roll ✓Philadelphia Roll ✓Salmon Skin Roll ✓Shrimp Tempura Roll ✓Crunchy Roll ✓Eel Roll ✓Caterpillar Roll ✓Rainbow Roll ✓Dragon Roll ✓Hawaiian Roll ✓Philadelphia Tempura Roll

"Izakaya Naruto offers beer and sake in Hip, a modern Japanese pub specializing in small plates. The atmosphere and food presentation are different from other local Japanese restaurants, and its modern and casual setting welcomes people of all kinds. Izakaya Naruto is a simple Japanese establishment selling food and beverages in which people come together to socialize. The fares vary from small tapas-like dishes to complement the drinks to larger serving sizes to eat while drinking Japanese beers and sake. Izakaya Naruto serves a wide range of foods that are inspired by other asian regions and other nearby countries, such as Mexico. Try the Chula Vista Ramen for a little bit of spice with their jalapeño cilantro blend broth or the Spicy Ramen for a bit more tangy sauce. Izakaya Naruto offers vegan options and provides high chairs for children.

2026 Highlights: Izakaya Naruto has a friendly and attentive staff that provides delicious dishes and a clean environment."

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License #4010627

Menu:

Ramen
Chula Vista Ramen $17.80
Sup'Picy Ramen $17.80
Soy Ramen $16.00
Salt Ramen $16.00
Rice Bowl
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl $17.80
Naruto Bowl $16.80
Steamed Rice Bowl $3.00
Sushi Rice Bowl $3.00
Specialty Rolls
Orange Lemon Roll $17.50
Abre La Boca Mucho Roll $17.50
Tokyo Metro Roll $17.80
Southeast Rainbow Roll $17.80
Algo Refrescante Roll $18.50
¡Viva! Chula Vista Roll $18.50
Cajun Tuna Roll $18.50
Creamy Lemon Roll $17.80
Cream Cheese Teriyaki Chicken Roll $17.80
Go-Go Godzilla Roll $20.50
Pizza Roll $18.50
Protein Roll $20.50
Classic Rolls
California Roll $8.80
Spicy Tuna Roll $10.00
Spicy Yellowtail Roll $12.00
Spicy Scallops Roll $10.00
Philadelphia Roll $12.00
Salmon Skin Roll $12.00
Shrimp Tempura Roll $15.50
Crunchy Roll $16.50
Eel Roll $13.40

Contact:

(619) 882-2880 (619) 882-2025

Mon-Sun: 5pm - 11pm

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BENTO & NOODLES EASTLAKE

(4.9 Score)
2275 Otay Lakes Road, Unit 118,
Chula Vista, CA 91915 Directions

Since 2006

Specialities:

✓Chicken Curry ✓Chicken Katsu Curry ✓Pork Cutlet Curry ✓Tempura Shrimp Curry ✓Vegetable Tempura Curry ✓Karagge Curry ✓Pork Banh Mi Sando ✓Beef Banh Mi Sando ✓Chicken Banh Mi Sando ✓Shrimp Cake Banh Mi Sando ✓Black Sesame Ice Cream ✓Matcha Ice Cream ✓Jello Trio ✓Matcha Ice Cream Mochi ✓Strawberry Ice Cream Mochi ✓Sweet Glaze Shrimp Plate Lunch ✓Neon Street Shrimp Plate Lunch ✓Neon Street Chicken Plate Lunch ✓Neon Street Pork Plate Lunch ✓Sando Lunch Set ✓Signature Lunch ✓Sushi Lunch Box ✓The Classic Lunch ✓Wings and Things Lunch ✓Shrimp Lover Lunch ✓Surf and Turf Lunch ✓Crispy Duet Lunch ✓Tasty Duo Lunch ✓Ramen Lunch Combo

"Bento & Noodles Eastlake provides good ramen and sushi dishes on the menu. Chicken Bowl Large contains Grilled Chicken Thighs, Carrots, and Squash with Hot Steamed Rice served with Teriyaki Sauce. Happy hour food is one of the pluses for customers to enjoy the food. The presence of a kids' menu in the Bento & Noodles Eastlake brings more advantages to the parents. Bento & Noodles Eastlake gives the best customer service. All the dishes are made with love and care. Bento & Noodles Eastlake offers dine-in, takeout, home delivery, and is wheelchair accessible. The restaurant accepts reservations and welcomes both credit and debit card payments.

2026 Highlights: Bento & Noodles Eastlake provides a sushi tray with 5 rolls and 40 pieces of sushi total."

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License #416456

Menu:

Rice Only
Chicken Curry $13.69
Chicken Katsu Curry $16.79
Pork Cutlet Curry $16.79
Tempura Shrimp Curry $16.79
Vegetable Tempura Curry $15.79
Karagge Curry $17.99
Sandwiches
Pork Banh Mi Sando $8.59
Beef Banh Mi Sando $10.99
Chicken Banh Mi Sando $8.59
Shrimp Cake Banh Mi Sando $10.99
Desserts
Black Sesame Ice Cream $3.99
Matcha Ice Cream $3.99
Jello Trio $5.99
Matcha Ice Cream Mochi $3.99
Strawberry Ice Cream Mochi $3.99
Party Tray
Build-Your-Own Sushi Tray $46.99
Lunch
Sweet Glaze Shrimp Plate Lunch $12.59
Neon Street Shrimp Plate Lunch $12.59
Neon Street Chicken Plate Lunch $11.59
Neon Street Pork Plate Lunch) $11.59
Sando Lunch Set $12.99
Signature Lunch $13.99
Sushi Lunch Box $17.99
The Classic Lunch $14.79
Wings & Things Lunch $16.99
Shrimp Lover Lunch $17.99

Discount:

20% Off for Delivery Orders when Placed on Their Website

Contact:

(619) 656-1918

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 8:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9:30pm

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KANPAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
301 Palomar Street,
Chula Vista, CA 91911 Directions

Since 1992

Specialities:

✓Kake Udon ✓Kake Soba ✓Nabeyaki Soba ✓Tanuki Soba ✓Tempura Soba ✓Tenzaru Udon ✓Yakiudon ✓Zaru Udon ✓Curry Udon ✓Curry Soba ✓Spicy Chanpon ✓Cold Ramen ✓Chanpon ✓Sara Udon ✓Curry Rice ✓Beef Teriyaki Bowl ✓Fried Rice ✓Chicken Teriyaki Bowl ✓Tendon ✓Katsudon ✓Oyakodon ✓Karubi ✓Gyutan ✓Shiitake Yaki ✓Kurobuta Bara ✓Shishamo ✓Kurobuta Sausage ✓Ika Appetizer ✓Gyu Harami ✓Kaki Pirikara ✓Gindara Miso ✓Hamachi Kama ✓Moorugai Pirikara ✓Dynamite ✓Beef Teri Ap ✓Salmon Appetizer ✓Torikawa ✓Beef Steak App ✓Grilled Saba Appetizer ✓Sanma Appetizer

"Kanpai Japanese Restaurant offers sushi, sashimi, ramen & tempura in a casual atmosphere. Their menu choices include robatayaki, which means grilled and BBQ cooked. Kanpai Japanese Restaurant is best known for its famous champon and four delicious ramen flavors. Kanpai Japanese Restaurant has a great range of beer to choose from, sake, and shochu too. They provide for a wide variety of clients, from locals and tourists to foreign entrepreneurs and border commuters. Their welcoming workers can make you feel right at home if you are here to celebrate your special event and party in a group. Kanpai Japanese Restaurant offers happy hour specials, serves vegetarian options, and provides high chairs for families.

2026 Highlights: Kanpai Japanese Restaurant is suitable for special occasions and group parties."

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License #2145007

Menu:

Udon Or Soba
Kake Udon $10.50
Kake Soba $10.50
Nabeyaki Soba $16.50
Tanuki Soba $12.50
Tempura Soba $14.50
Tenzaru Udon $15.50
Yakiudon $14.50
Zaru Udon $14.50
Curry Udon $13.00
Curry Soba $13.00
Ramen
Spicy Chanpon $19.50
Cold Ramen $19.50
Chanpon $19.00
Sara Udon $19.00
Rice Dishes
Curry Rice $13.50
Beef Teriyaki Bowl $13.50
Fried Rice $13.00
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl $12.50
Tendon $12.50
Katsudon $13.50
Oyakodon $13.50
Robatayaki
Karubi $11.00
Gyutan $9.50
Shiitake Yaki $8.50
Kurobuta Bara $9.50
Shishamo $8.50
Kurobuta Sausage $9.00
Ika Appetizer $14.50
Gyu Harami $9.50
Kaki Pirikara $12.00
Gindara Miso $18.00
Hamachi Kama $19.00
Moorugai Pirikara $9.50
Dynamite $14.50
Beef Teri Ap $18.50
Salmon Appetizer $17.00
Torikawa $8.00

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Contact:

(619) 426-1200

Thu-Tue: 11:30am - 2:30pm|5pm - 9pm
Wed: Closed

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IZAKAYA NARUTO REVIEWS

I’ve been coming to this place for years. Highly recommend dining here. The ambience is super calm and chill. The service is very kind and friendly. They put so much quality and effort to making their rolls. And also if you do take out they make sure to go through your order with you to make sure everything is in there. And also their House Sriracha is sooooo good! Highly recommend dining here.

Small place, a little hidden. The location is behind the Panda Imperial. I believe it's only open for dinner after 5PM. This is a great hidden little spot, with possibly the best Ramen in town, in my opinion. Have great appetizers, sushi and other things on the menu. While It is my favorite ramen spot, I always advise everyone to just go try it without any expectations.

This place is shockingly good! I was surprised to find a Japanese place in Chula Vista that serves such amazing food. The ramen is the best I have ever had! The staff is very nice. Can’t wait to go back.

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BENTO & NOODLES EASTLAKE REVIEWS

Great food. Ordered a bunch of items to try and they were all great. The salmon skin handroll had the most salmon skin I've ever had in a roll. The roasted garlic ramen was awesome. Service could be better, especially when needing drink refills, but other than that, it was a great place to eat.

Oh my, the Shogun Soul ramen is delicious. The boba is also nice - it's not too sweet. The pork cutlet was great. The katsu sauce was okay. The staff was on point with our requests. I like the atmosphere here. They have good air conditioning and a clean bathroom lol.

This review is long due for me. We love coming in here, Right now is consistently delicious always. Not crazy wisit times, Friendly familiar faces every time we come. This place is a must! Delicious! Sandy is always here to take care of us.

KANPAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS

I’ve been dining here for years. I’m not a regular but I do come back once a year to introduce their exquisite cuisine to a close friend or family member. Their staff is always working hard to serve you as you deserve. They give you a warm welcome and are always polite to everyone. The food which is their key to success is top notch. It’s simple but delicious. Too many dishes to recommend but I love their soups and appetizers the most. I’m glad they have good business despite the pandemic and lack of staff, keep it up team! Arigat.

A hidden gem in Chula Vista area! Felt very nostalgic coming in, greeted in a Japanese traditional way, and overall atmosphere took me back to when I lived in Japan growing up. We ordered the garlic Edamame, which was powdered in garlic & slightly fried and fried shumai. Felt like there was too much rice in the Teriyaki Bowl and Bento, but overall was chicken was seasoned with Teriyaki just right. The ramen, had to be one of the best ramen I’ve had out here in San Diego. This is definitely a spot I will be coming back for the Ramen.

Amazing food...home style feeling that I enjoy....food was served right out of the pan...warm...cozy feeling...I was surprised both chefs were cooking close so you could see them.. bar next to the chefs...food was appetizing and savory, very pleasant atmosphere..warm sake...yummy deserts ...what more could you ask for....thank you for serving us.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

IZAKAYA NARUTO Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Contact Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.8K: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BENTO & NOODLES EASTLAKE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.5K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KANPAI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.3K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10