Izakaya Masa

Izakaya Masa has been a beloved fixture of San Diego's Mission Hills neighborhood since 2006, founded by Fukuoka native Masayoshi Tsuruta and modeled on the casual Japanese pub tradition of small shared plates and drinks. The cozy Fort Stockton Drive restaurant is known for Hakata-style ramen, fresh sushi, gyoza, and crispy fried chicken, with decor celebrating Tsuruta's Fukuoka hometown and a perpetual wait for tables that speaks to its enduring local reputation.

Ramen