Boto Sushi Del Mar occupies a cozy spot at 2628 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar, CA 92014, where executive chef and owner Gary Y. practices Edomae, the traditional Tokyo-born style of sushi that uses aging, curing, and marinating techniques to develop deeper umami flavors and a more tender texture in each piece of fish. Established in 2016, the restaurant has built a devoted following among San Diego sushi lovers who praise the quality of fish sourced primarily from Japan, including premium cuts of toro, uni priced at $18 per piece, Japanese uni at $30 per piece, and seasonal specialties like firefly squid and Japanese river crab. Practically next door at 2634 Del Mar Heights Rd, Le Bambou Restaurant has been serving Vietnamese cuisine in the same shopping center since 1986, giving this quiet corner of Del Mar Heights an unexpected concentration of high-quality Asian dining. Sitting at the sushi bar and ordering the omakase, a chef's-choice tasting priced around $45 for the sushi trust-me option, is the experience regulars recommend most. The menu also extends well beyond raw fish with Korean-style galbi short ribs, miso black cod, shrimp tempura bento boxes, and Japanese curry with seasonal vegetables. Boto Sushi is open Monday through Saturday with split hours for lunch from noon to 2:30 PM and dinner from 4 PM to 8:30 PM, and is closed on Sundays. Reservations are accepted and recommended, especially on weekend evenings when the intimate dining room fills quickly. Cookie fans on the same stretch of Del Mar Heights Road can swing by Crumbl for a post-dinner treat from the weekly rotating flavor menu. Free parking is available in the shopping center lot, and the restaurant features a full bar with beer, wine, and sake alongside a Wi-Fi-equipped dining room.