SHIMBASHI Izakaya

04/21/2026

Snapper & Albacore Poke Bowl 🥢
Fresh snapper and albacore tuna are mixed with sliced onion and ginger, served over seasoned sushi rice. Topped with crab meat and a vibrant seaweed salad.

Light, fresh, and packed with umami - your next go-to bowl.

03/28/2026

Just a heads up — sushi bar seating is closed, but our dining tables, patio, and sake bar seating are open as usual.

Sushi items may take a little longer than normal. Thank you for your patience and understanding — we look forward to serving you.

03/04/2026

Mackerel Nanban-zuke🐟✨
Nanban-zune is a traditional Japanese dish that fried fish is marinated in a light, sweet-and-vinegar sauce with vegetables. Our spring mackerel gets a bright yuzu marinated and topped with fresh uni and ikura. A modern twist on a Japanese classic.

03/02/2026

🍠Meet Beni Haruka🍠✨
A premium Japanese sweet potato renowned for its intense, honey-like sweetness. Served with ice cream, kinako, roasted soybean powder, and drizzled with rich kuromitsu (black sugar syrup). A perfect harmony of sweetness and texture in every bite!

03/01/2026

A little bowl of spring.🌸
In Japan, spring is a season of renewal and beauty.
Our Bara Chirashi reflects that spirit — colorful cuts of fresh sashimi scattered like petals over seasoned rice. 🌸

March special — while it lasts.

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02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Dinner for two.
Love on every plate. 🍽️✨🍣

02/03/2026

🍜Gluten-Free Tonkotsu-Style Ramen
Rich, creamy, and totally comforting.🫶🏻
We’re in love with this gluten-free rice ramen noodles paired with the plant-based tonkotsu-style broth.

Finish with chashu pork, corn, trumpet mushrooms, kikurage mushrooms, scallions, and pickled ginger.

🌱Vegan option available without chashu pork.

02/01/2026

Starting February with a fresh dish. ✨

Snapper Carpaccio
Fresh snapper topped with crispy shredded potatoes and served with a refreshing house-made sudachi citrus sauce.

01/26/2026

💘 Valentine’s Day | February 14

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Shimbashi by treating your loved ones to a thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner made with fresh ingredients.

$165 for Two
• Mango purée nigori sake cocktail
• House-made Potato Pottage
• Fresh Strawberry & Prosciutto Mixed Greens
• Bluefin & snapper carpaccio
• Wagyu beef steak & Deep-fried Shrimp & Lotus Root Stack
• Specialty sushi roll
• House-made Dubai-style Cheese Cake

Make your reservation via the link in our bio.

01/19/2026

01/19/2026

Just-cut sashimi, served the way it should be.
Fresh, simple, unforgettable.✨

01/07/2026

January just got 30 minutes better. 🍻✨
We’ve extended our Happy Hour for the entire month! Join us Mon–Thu from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM to celebrate the New Year. See you at the bar! 🍺🍶🍷🍣🍹

#サンディエゴライフ

01/04/2026

Pacific Oyster Nigiri 🍣
Fresh Pacific oyster atop sushi rice, finished with a bright citrus-infused ponzu gelée and a festive shimmer of gold flakes. A celebratory bite to ring in the new year. ✨

#サンディエゴ和食 #サンディエゴライフ

01/03/2026

What a way to start 2026! 🎍✨
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our annual Mochitsuki this afternoon. 🙏🏻 We couldn’t have asked for better sunny weather ☀️ or a more wonderful community to share it with❤️. We hope you enjoyed the fresh mochi and the New Year spirit! We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait for the great year ahead. ✨

#サンディエゴ生活 #サンディエゴ #餅つき