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  "textContent": "\n\nPonzu Sushi, the Palm Springs–based sushi restaurant that has earned acclaim for its high-quality fish, creative Thai-influenced Japanese cuisine, and chef-driven omakase experiences, is opening its first San Diego location at Liberty Station in Point Loma.\n\n\n\n\nThe upcoming restaurant will take over the mostly open-air space that most recently housed The Presley, which closed permanently in December 2024 after more than four years in operation. The location sits in a high-traffic corridor of Liberty Station, directly across from Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens and adjacent to the Liberty Public Market, with the incoming LOLA 55 modern taqueria set to open nearby in the coming months.\n\nThe Liberty Station location marks Ponzu Sushi’s first entry into San Diego County and continues the brand’s steady Southern California expansion following successful operations in Palm Springs and Santa Ana. While best known locally for its downtown Palm Springs flagship, Ponzu’s roots trace back to Orange County, where the Santa Ana location helped establish the concept as a neighborhood-driven sushi bar blending traditional Japanese technique with Southeast Asian flavor influences.\n\nPonzu Sushi was founded by a group of five longtime friends, including chefs Sky and Nathan, both of Thai descent, whose culinary backgrounds play a central role in the menu. Chef Sky, the face of the Palm Springs location, has earned praise for balancing pristine fish quality with bold, layered flavors — a style that has resonated with both sushi traditionalists and more adventurous diners.\n\nIn July 2025, Ponzu Sushi Palm Springs celebrated its first anniversary with a special Chef Sky omakase experience that highlighted the restaurant’s creative range. The limited-time menu featured Kusshi oysters, vegetable tempura, and a progression of nigiri including halibut, amberjack, shima aji, golden eye snapper, salmon belly, yellowtail belly, bluefin tuna, and toro topped with uni and black truffle, followed by yuzu sorbet. Offered at $88 with an optional premium sake pairing, the anniversary omakase underscored Ponzu’s ambition to operate well beyond the standard roll-focused sushi bar model.\n\nThat chef-forward philosophy is expected to carry over to the Liberty Station location, which will benefit from the site’s open-air layout and high foot traffic. While full menu details have not yet been announced, Ponzu Sushi is known for a mix of nigiri, sashimi, carpaccio-style preparations, creative rolls, and Japanese-inspired small plates, complemented by craft cocktails and premium sake selections.\n\nThe Liberty Station opening also positions Ponzu Sushi within one of San Diego’s most competitive dining districts, surrounded by established restaurants and major incoming concepts. The space previously occupied by The Presley closed in late 2024 after more than four years in operation, leaving behind a prime waterfront-adjacent footprint well suited for an upscale yet approachable sushi concept.\n\nPonzu Sushi Liberty Station is expected to open in first half 2026 at 2885 Perry Road inside Liberty Station in San Diego's Point Loma. For more information, visit ponzusushipalmsprings.com and check out the sample menu below.\n\n\n\n\n\n**_Originally published on February 8, 2026.  _**",
  "title": "Palm Springs’ Ponzu Sushi Expanding To San Diego With New Liberty Station Location",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-08T12:00:00.133Z"
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