HAPPY HOUR ATLAS
CinKuni
Photo: Google Maps

CinKuni

North Park / Hillcrest · Japanese / Latin Fusion

GOOGLE★ 4.7283YELP★ 4.3377OPENTABLE★ 4.711Google: higher than 91% of venues in San Diego

The happy hour

Drinks

  • Japanese-Latin cocktails (sake + mezcal, yuzu margarita) — $10
  • Sake (3 oz) — $7
  • Japanese whisky highball — $9
  • Draft beer — $5

Food

  • Ceviche (Japanese-influenced) — $11
  • Gyoza with salsa verde (4 pieces) — $8
  • Tuna tostada — $12
  • Miso soup with tortilla strips — $6

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A singular Japanese-Latin fusion concept in North Park that blends Japanese precision with Latin vibrancy — yuzu margaritas, ceviche with dashi, and gyoza with salsa verde. CinKuni is one of San Diego's most creative restaurants, and the happy hour is a rare chance to explore its innovative cocktail-food pairings at accessible prices.

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Cozy
  • Hip
  • Good for groups
  • Known for cocktails
  • Sports on TV
  • Google: happy hour drinks
  • Google: happy hour food
  • Vegetarian options
  • Takes reservations
  • Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in San Diego, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.7 283 ratings ↗
In San Diego 112 rated venues Top 10%

Rated higher than 91% · tied with 7% · lower than 2% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Top quarter

Rated higher than 77% · tied with 13% · lower than 10% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.3 377 reviews ↗
In San Diego 106 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 63% · tied with 17% · lower than 20% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 64% · tied with 11% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.1

OPENTABLE ★ 4.7 11 diners ↗
Food 4.6Service 4.4Value 4.3Ambience 4.5Noise Moderate
In San Diego 28 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 19% · lower than 26% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 537 rated venues Above median

Rated higher than 53% · tied with 23% · lower than 24% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

3025 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

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