Things to Do in Kearny Mesa, San Diego

A diverse food scene, especially along Convoy Street, known for its Asian cuisine, including dim sum and sushi. It's also close to major attractions like Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, with convenient access to shopping at Fashion Valley Mall.

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Zion MarketSpecialty Store
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Top things to do in Kearny Mesa

Zion Market
★ 4.4 · 5.7k
Specialty Store
Large supermarket carrying Korean products, including fresh produce, meats, whole fish & dry goods.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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BOOKOFF San Diego Store
★ 4.5 · 2.1k
Bookstore
A retail store that began by providing affordable Japanese books to Japanese expatriates and now targets local customers, also selling anime merchandise.
Every day
10 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Kearny Mesa

Realm Of The 52 Remedies
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· $30–80
Upscale, Chinese medicine-themed speakeasy bar featuring creative mixed drinks in a swanky interior.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1:30 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1:30 AM
Sun
5 PM – 12 AM
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Hopnonymous Brewing Company
★ 4.9 · 359
Brewery
Mon
3 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu
1 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7 PM
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Steamy Piggy
★ 4.8 · 9.9k
Chinese· $20–30
Pink walls & hanging planters give this Asian-fusion spot specializing in dumplings a chic vibe.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9:15 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10:15 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:15 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:15 PM
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O'Brien's
★ 4.6 · 895
Pub· $20–30
Buzzy spot inside a strip mall offers pub grub, soccer games on TV & a vast selection of microbrews.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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formoosa
★ 4.8 · 3.3k
Taiwanese· $20–30
A Taiwanese restaurant in the Convoy District, known for its beef rolls, beef noodle soup, scallion pancakes, and other authentic dishes.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Finjan Coffee Shop Co.
★ 4.7 · 725
Coffee Shop· $10–20
A coffee shop serving specialty coffee, including espresso, cold brew, and Turkish coffee, alongside house-made baklava and knafeh.
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Flama Llama
★ 4.7 · 2.5k
Peruvian· $20–30
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9:15 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10:15 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10:15 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:15 PM
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Menya Ultra
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Ramen· $20–30
Snug, understated destination for choice ramen & Japanese beer in a busy strip mall.
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RAKIRAKI Ramen & Tsukemen
★ 4.4 · 4.2k
Ramen· $20–30
Ramen both classic & creative, plus rice bowls, snacks, sake & beer, in casual yet stylish environs.
Every day
11 AM – 1 AM
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Bud's Louisiana Café
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Cajun· $20–30
Catfish, crawfish & Cajun-style po' boys amongst homey, no-frills digs hidden in a business park.
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Tea n More
★ 4.5 · 651
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Airy, comfortable spot to grab coffee, tea & taro slushies along with small snacks & desserts.
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The Godfather
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Italian· $20–70
Suited waiters serve traditional Italian dishes in a ritzy setting within a strip mall.
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Poki One N Half
★ 4.6 · 617
Hawaiian· $10–20
Contemporary fast food bar prepping raw seafood poke bowls & burritos to eat in or carry out.
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Matoi
★ 4.7 · 176
Sushi· $100+
Upmarket restaurant offering refined multi-course sushi meals, including nigiri & sashmi.
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