Edomae sushi omakase from Chef Akio Ishito in Serra Mesa, San Diego, booked through Tock with three days' notice.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Akio Ishito
- Reservations
- Tock · hard to book · 3 days
- Booking
- Tock
- Category
- Hard to bookLunch omakase
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Kokoro Restaurant sits on Greyling Drive in Serra Mesa, serving traditional Japanese cooking and Edomae-style sushi alongside a chef's omakase menu. Executive Chef Akio Ishito selects each course for the omakase, which is offered at both lunch and dinner.
The omakase requires booking at least three days ahead, and reservations run through Tock. Demand is high enough that the restaurant is classified as hard to book, so securing a slot well in advance is worth planning for.
Kokoro keeps a steady weekly schedule: lunch runs from 11:30am to 1:30pm and dinner from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (9:00pm on Sunday), Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. Beyond the omakase, the kitchen also turns out a broader lunch menu of rice bowls and set meals, plus a dinner list of small dishes for those not opting into the chef's tasting format.
The drink program includes Japanese beer, sake, wine, and cocktails, giving diners a range of pairing options alongside the omakase courses. Pricing falls into the upscale tier, consistent with a multi-course chef-directed menu rather than an à la carte sushi counter.
For anyone planning a visit, the combination of lunch availability, a named executive chef, and advance booking through Tock sets Kokoro apart from more walk-in-friendly sushi spots in San Diego.
Good to know
- How do I book the omakase at Kokoro?
- Reservations are made through Tock, and the restaurant requires at least three days' advance notice for the omakase menu.
- Who is the chef at Kokoro?
- Executive Chef Akio Ishito hand-selects the courses for the omakase menu.
- Is omakase available at lunch?
- Yes, Kokoro offers lunch service with an omakase option in addition to the dinner omakase.
- What are Kokoro's hours?
- The restaurant serves lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm and dinner from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (9:00pm on Sunday), Wednesday through Sunday; it is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- How difficult is it to get a reservation?
- Kokoro is listed as hard to book, so reserving through Tock as early as possible, and at least three days ahead, is advised.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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