Mikko Sushi – Japanese
Mikko Sushi invites guests into a vibrant, welcoming space where the air is perfumed with the aroma of toasted garlic and the irresistible sizzle of golden-fried tempura. The experience centers on a parade of shareable delights, ranging from blistered shishito peppers and savory, sauce-drizzled takoyaki to delicate, silken agedashi tofu that melts on the palate. It is a neighborhood gem where traditional Japanese comfort meets a lively social energy, creating the perfect backdrop for lingering over artfully prepared small plates and crisp, flavorful bites.
Carlsbad Village Drive https://mikkosushi.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, dairy-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, heart-healthy, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, renal, tlc, aip, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for being a dependable spot for a quick bite, guests appreciate the casual environment for dinner with friends. Reviewers highlight the consistent nature of the menu, noting that the straightforward flavors and approachable atmosphere make it a practical choice for a reliable meal in a social setting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame - $6.5: Baby soybeans, boiled and salted Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Edamame - $8.5: Baby soybeans sautéed in a special garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Pepper - $8.5: East Asian peppers pan fried in tsuyu sauce garnished with bonito flakes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Tempura - $8.5: An assortment of shrimp and vegetables deep-fried in tempura batter Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.5: Chicken dumplings steamed and seared to a crisp, served with a sweet soy & vinegar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai - $5.95: Shrimp dumplings deep-fried and served with a sweet soy & vinegar sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $6.5: Fried vegetable spring rolls Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $6.5: Round balls of batter that have minced octopus inside with eel sauce, mayo and bonito flakes on top Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $8.5: Flash fried tofu topped with bonito and green onions, served with tempura sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $8.5: Calamari coated in a seasoned flour mix and deep-fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Soft-Shell Crab - $11.5: Whole soft-shell crabs battered and fried, served with a side of ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Jalapenos - $13.5: Jalapenos stuffed with spicy tuna, krab meat, and cream cheese, deep-fried, topped with masago, eel sauce, and spicy mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Mussels - $10.5: Baked mussels topped with krab, spicy mayo, and eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $9.5: Cremini mushrooms stuffed with spicy tuna, breaded, and deep-fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Kama - $11.5: Salmon cheek seasoned, grilled, and served with ponzu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Kama - $14.5: Yellowtail cheek seasoned, grilled, and served with ponzu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Black Cod - $11.5: Grilled cod with a sweet miso glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- House Salad - $4.5: Mixed greens with a choice of Mikko's original or sesame ginger dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8.5: Stringed seaweed seasoned with a sweet sesame dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $8.5: Sliced cucumbers pickled in rice vinegar, mirin, and sugar topped with daikon radish, steamed shrimp and krab Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Salad - $16.5: Charbroiled salmon, sliced cucumbers and avocado served atop spring greens mixed with a sesame vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Seafood Salad - $18.5: Raw tuna, salmon, and albacore diced and served atop spring greens mixed with masago and a sweet and spicy dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Rolls
- Albacore Special - $17.95: In: Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber | Top: Albacore, Tempura Onion, Ponzu Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Eel Sauce, Masago, Green Onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Roll - $16.95: In: Spicy Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado | Top: Shrimp, Avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Salmon Roll - $16.95: In: Krab, Avocado, Cucumber | Top: Baked Salmon, Eel Sauce, Spicy Mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $17.95: In: Shrimp Tempura, Krab, Cucumber | Top: Freshwater Eel, Avocado, Eel Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $17.95: In: Krab, Cucumber, Avocado | Top: Tuna, Yellowtail, Albacore, Shrimp, Avocado, Salmon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Chicken Teriyaki Plate - $15.5: Charbroiled chicken topped with house-made teriyaki sauce, served with white rice, house salad, and miso soup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Plate - $19.5: Charbroiled, marinated beef topped with house-made teriyaki sauce, served with white rice, house salad, and miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Short Ribs - $20.5: Charbroiled short ribs, tenderized in a house-made marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $17.5: Chicken breast cutlet breaded and deep-fried served with potato, carrot and onion in yellow curry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $3.5: Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / Pepsi Zero Sugar / Mountain Dew / Lemonade / Brisk Raspberry Iced Tea / Starry Lemon Lime / Dr. Pepper
- Iced Green Tea - $3.5: House-made matcha tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Asahi Bottled Beer (12oz) - $5.95: Japanese bottled beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hot Sake (Small) - $4.95: Traditional Japanese rice wine
Sides
- Miso Soup - $2.95: Traditional soybean paste soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $2.5: Steamed white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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