Sea Salt Pho Sushi - San Diego County

Super cool and by far the best music arrangement as well as food!!!!!!

I wanted to love this place, as I am looking for a sushi place that is both good AND consistent and having a very difficult time finding a place that is both.Looking at the high reviews here, sounded like a place that was a must try and they have quite an assortment of menu items outside of your normal sushi place, I guess this is where the pho AND sushi comes from .We sat at a table and my wife sat on the bench side, which was soaked with some liquid, water hopefully?Ordering here, there is a QR code to scan and place the order online, I asked if this was the only way to order, and while I was told that I could order in person that there was more choices to order from using the online method, not sure how that works?I am not a huge fan of online ordering, as I typically, especially as a first timer like asking for recommendations of favorite rolls etc., so really not a fan of this.On to the food:Garlic Edamame was not bad, good flavor, however $9.25 for edamame is a bit on the spendy side.Cucumber Salad tasted like dirt, could not eat this.Sashimi (10 Pieces This was decent, however some of the fish was partially frozen still.Makerel Ngiri was decent.Bluefin Nigiri was exceptionally fatty/stringy.Scallop Ngiri was not particularly good.Spicy Scallop handroll was the same as the Ngiri, not particularly good.Coconut Shrimp handroll , soggy, would not recommend.SeaSalt Albacore Roll This roll was decent, did not really taste the Garlic butter.SeaSalt Kingdom Roll This roll was decent.Paradise Roll Normally I love this type of roll, however this one was not good.While I most of it was Edible I would not say it was good. Not much contact from the employees, not much checking in other than to drop off an item, no asking how things were or if we wanted to order anything else.

And for even more immersive experience please hop on my Instagram instagram.com/thegourmet…Horrible Horrible Horrible!!Oh, where do I even start with this culinary catastrophe? I've dived into the depths of this so called pho haven, and believe me, it was a journey I wish I hadn't embarked upon.Let's talk about the broth or should I say the tepid, lackluster, muddy excuse for broth that they dared to serve. It was like a murky puddle after a rainstorm, lacking any hint of finesse or skill in its preparation. Whoever made this must have mistaken a kitchen for a playground.Zero flavor! I mean, come on! I expected a symphony of tastes, a crescendo of spices, and instead, I was presented with a bland, tasteless concoction. It's a culinary crime.And the steak, oh, the steak! I asked for well done, and what did they serve? A slab of rare meat that could still moo. Are they trying to bring back the cow to life on my plate?I'm usually one to give second chances, but this place has me convinced otherwise. If this were the last pho joint on Earth, I'd opt for an empty bowl instead. Sea Salt Pho Sushi, you're a sinking ship in the sea of flavors. Gordon Ramsay wouldn't touch this mess with a ten foot chopstick!

I tried the chicken pho and split a tuna sushi roll at Sea Salt Pho and Sushi. The pho was satisfactory, with a notable broth. However, the chicken had an unusual texture, and I found it a bit oily and not fresh. The sushi didn't stand out. The service was excellent and prompt, but there's a noticeable lunch rush when they open at 11:30.

Delicious mom and pop shop. Pho broth is warming and refreshing, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. Noodles were excellent, truly a gem. Easy parking and very accessible as well.