Craving Asian? Check out these 3 new San Diego spots

So you're hungry—and you're ready for some Asian food. Good news: we've found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for Asian food.

Soichi Sushi

2121 Adams Ave., University Heights

Soichi Sushi is a sushi bar.

The restaurant is the solo debut of owner and chef Soichi Kadoya, whose sushi training began at age 16, according to Eater San Diego. The restaurant specializes in omakase ("chef's choice") and omotenashi ("Japanese hospitality"). It offers omakase options, as well as a la carte items.

With a five-star Yelp rating out 12 reviews, Soichi has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Lauren L., who reviewed Soichi on April 16, wrote, "With only 10 seats at the bar and two tables, the setting is intimate, yet approachable (due to the chefs and the team).The food is immaculate, yet traditional. Staying true and aligned with the best sushi bars around the world."

Tanner L. noted, "Soichi is an amazing experience. From the quality of the fish to the experience and traditional, eclectic ambiance, you are getting the very best of the best experience in San Diego. The omakase menu was phenomenal. Soichi takes the whole experience to the next level."

The new spot is open from 5–10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)

Taste of Hunan

9880 Hibert St., Suite E2, Scripps Ranch

Taste of Hunan is a Chinese spot.

The restaurant specializes in the cuisine of the Hunan province. On the menu, look for Yangzhou fried rice, hot and sour chicken giblets, Hunan-style lotus roots, fried crispy intestines and steamed pork and vegetables with buns.

Taste of Hunan's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of 52 reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.

Yelper Keith R., who reviewed Taste of Hunan on Feb. 16, wrote, "Great fresh fish and stir-fried marinated beef, friendly service, beautiful menu design, soothing music and tasteful decor. Highly recommended."

Q D. noted, "This place is amazing and very authentic. At lunch and dinner it's filled with Chinese people, so you know it's popular. All their food has been wonderful. I've had beef noodle soup, pork buns, walnut shrimp (they have the best), century egg, chow mein, a whole gupper, bullfrog, and sesame balls in rice pudding. I found most of them amazing!"

Taste of Hunan is open from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and 5–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. on weekends. (It's closed on Wednesday.)

Made In Kitchen

1460 J St., East Village

Made In Kitchen is an Asian fusion spot.

The menu offers a mix of Asian specialties, such as Xiao Mian noodles, tiger shrimp, pan-fried dumplings, teriyaki chicken and pineapple fried rice. (View the menu here.)

With a four-star Yelp rating out of 53 reviews on Yelp, Made In Kitchen has been getting positive attention.

Yelper Shay W., who was one of the first users to visit Made In Kitchen on Jan. 20, wrote, "The interior is so pretty — love the ceiling lights! The waiter was so attentive. The food was great. My favorite is the braised beef. The Xiao Mian noodles taste are really good and authentic. I would recommend asking for mild if you can't handle spicy food very well."

Kirby L. noted, "Very nice and clean place to eat lunch/dinner. The noodles were delicious and full of flavor. The curry chicken dish was also very pleasing and it came with a side of miso soup."

Made In Kitchen is open from 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday, and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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