Cloak & Petal Menu — Japanese Fusion Sushi, Small Plates & Cocktails in Little Italy San Diego
Cloak & Petal
The Menu
お品書き
Cloak & Petal's menu brings together the precision of Japanese cuisine and the boldness of San Diego's culinary culture — all under one roof in Little Italy. From premium nigiri and creative specialty rolls like the Tokyo Gangster and Bakka Onaka, to A5 Miyazaki wagyu and miso Chilean sea bass, every dish is built to be remembered. Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–6pm. Reserve a table ↓
お摘み
Otsumami
Small plates & starters — best enjoyed while the night unfolds
Agedama, silken tofu, wakame & kaiso
Shiso crispy rice, chipotle spicy tuna, sambal sweet soy, dehydrated orange zest & petite shiso
Add pork belly +$7 · chicken +$7 · shrimp +$7 · spam +$7
Taberu rayu, chives, agedama & soy rayu vinegar — 6pcs. Choice of: chicken or vegetable
Edamame hummus, kimchi aioli, garlic soy vinegar & petite shiso
Garlic ponzu, katsuobushi & sesame seeds
Silken curry, pickled red onion, curry toasted pepitas & petite shiso
Seaweed, kappa zuke, tosazu & sesame seeds — add shrimp +$8 · add octopus +$8
Sweet onion soy vinaigrette, radish, cilantro, carrots, cucumbers, sesame seeds & wonton strips — add chicken +$7 · shrimp +$7 · sashimi (chef selection) +$15
Chorizo mash, charred poblano crema, grilled lime squeeze & micro herbs
Sakura pork belly, marinated sweet egg, hot mustard, baby carrot & chives
Choice of: chicken or cauliflower — spicy aioli, cabbage & lemon · tossed in kabayaki sauce or spicy sweet sauce +$1
Jumbo chicken wings tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, jalapeño, radish, micro herbs & sriracha ranch
Marinated short ribs over sizzling onions, sesame seeds, potato salad & spicy garlic cucumber salad
Prime outside skirt, roasted bell pepper chimichurri, eggplant purée, charred broccolini & micro cilantro
Spicy garlic noodles, tofu, shimeji mushrooms, haricot verts, snap peas, cilantro, togarashi, fried shallots & sweet rayu oil — add chicken +$7 · shrimp +$7
スペシャルロール
Specialty Rolls
Signature creative maki — no two rolls alike
Add real crab to any roll +$6
Wagyu strip, shrimp, asparagus, avocado, yamagobo, black garlic sauce, garlic aioli, smoked garlic salt & micro shiso
Wagyu strip, karaage softshell crab, takuan, cucumber, yamagobo, yuzu kosho tosazu, charred yuzu kosho aioli, chipotle shio & petite cilantro
Salmon, pepper crusted tuna, blackened shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, charred jalapeño garlic ponzu, chipotle aioli, dehydrated orange zest & micro herbs
Pepper crusted tuna, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, smoked serrano ponzu, spiced lime crema, guajillo shio & micro cilantro
Seared albacore, shrimp, cucumber, takuan, yamagobo, avocado, garlic chipotle miso, kimchi aioli, beet salt, fried garlic & petite shiso
Salmon, asparagus, charred jalapeño, cream cheese, avocado, sweet thai chili aioli, sweet soy, taberu rayu & micro cilantro (fried roll)
Tuna, yellowtail, candied ume bacon, panko shrimp, krab, avocado, seared garlic aioli, sweet soy reduction & aonori
Salmon, karaage shrimp, spicy tuna, cucumber, yamagobo, charred poblano crema, sambal vinaigrette, crispy shallots & petite cilantro
Unagi, panko shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, yamagobo, avocado, sambal sweet soy, miso vinaigrette, garlic shio & agedama
Panko shrimp, avocado, krab, tempura crunchy flakes, spicy aioli & sweet soy reduction
Yellowtail, grilled serrano, panko shrimp, avocado, smoked serrano ponzu, yuzu honey aioli, jalapeño dust & micro shiso
Salmon, lemon thins, tempura shrimp, krab, avocado, yuzu kosho tosazu, yuzu honey aioli, katsuobushi & aonori
Tempura purple sweet potato, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, miso vinaigrette, sweet soy reduction, fried onion crumbles & micro shiso
Tuna, yellowtail, candied ume bacon, panko shrimp, krab, avocado, seared garlic aioli, sweet soy reduction & aonori
Yellowtail, tuna, tempura negi, avocado, yamagobo, thai chili ponzu, yuzu kosho aioli, smoked chipotle sea salt & micro shiso
刺身
Sashimi
Premium fish & nigiri — sourced with precision
Chef's Selection
Specialty Sashimi
Tuna, garlic chipotle miso, charred jalapeño ponzu, fried shallots, sunomono & petite shiso
Yellowtail belly, truffle infused ponzu, poblano crema, kizami wasabi & micro cilantro
Seared albacore, thai chili ponzu, black garlic sauce, garlic beet salt, birista & micro shiso
Salmon belly, truffle shio, goma rice crisp, fried shallots, yuzu kosho aioli, sambal vinaigrette & petite cilantro
Octopus, yuzu kosho tosazu, salsa verde, shaved red onion, sriracha sea salt & micro shiso
À la carte
Nigiri & Sashimi
| Fish | Nigiri 2pc | Sashimi 5pc |
|---|---|---|
| Maguro | $9 | $22 |
| Shiro Maguro | $7 | $18 |
| Hamachi | $8 | $20 |
| Hamachi Toro | $9 | $22 |
| Kanpachi | $8 | $20 |
| Sake | $7 | $18 |
| Sake Toro | $8 | $20 |
| Hirame | $8 | $20 |
| Saba | $7 | $18 |
| Ebi | $7 | $18 |
| Tako | $8 | $20 |
| Ika | $7 | $18 |
| Hotate | $8 | $20 |
| Unagi | $7 | $18 |
| Masago | $7 | — |
| Ikura | $12 | — |
4pc. chef selected and garnished nigiri
8pc. chef selected and garnished nigiri
10pc. assorted chef selection sashimi — caviar, ikura, oshinko & kizame wasabi
15pc. assorted chef selection sashimi — caviar, ikura, oshinko & kizame wasabi
ハウスロール
House Rolls
Classic sushi rolls, done right
Add real crab to any roll +$6
Krab, avocado & cucumber
With cucumber
Seasonal vegetables
Salmon, cream cheese & cucumber
Avocado & cucumber
Avocado & cucumber
Avocado & cucumber
6pcs. Krab, avocado, cucumber, yamagobo & spicy aioli
Avocado
Cucumber
カクテル
Cocktails
Craft cocktails, Japanese-inspired spirits & non-alcoholic creations
Craft Cocktails
A5 fat-washed Suntory Ao Japanese whiskey, tamari tincture, Sanonto sugar, bitters, smoked
Horse Soldier bourbon, blueberry syrup, rosemary, lemon
Haku vodka, Licor 43, vanilla, almond milk, matcha concentrate
Awayuki Japanese gin, miso, shochu, lime, strawberry, ginger, banana foster foam
Mijenta reposado, Xila aperitif, hibiscus, fee foam, lime, lemongrass, basil
Amaras Verde mezcal, dark Jamaican rum, orange curaçao, orgeat, lime
Toki Japanese whisky, oolong tea syrup, lemon juice, egg white
Saison pale rum, ube coconut syrup, falernum, lemon, pineapple, matcha powder
Don Fulano blanco, elderflower, kiwi, cucumber, lime
Haiken lychee vodka, nigori sake, yuzu, lychee juice, lychee cordial (lychee martini)
C&P rum blend, grilled pineapple syrup, pineapple, cantaloupe juice, banana cordial
Dropkick espresso, bourbon, vanilla syrup, Mr Black coffee liqueur
Matcha, mint, cucumber-infused vodka, lemon, honey, pineapple
Iichiko shochu ("Japanese vodka"), ginger, passion fruit, lime, Angostura, soda water
Classic Highballs — $15
Choice of Suntory Haku, Roku, or Toki — sparkling water, ice spear, lemon twistSlushies
Ask server for details
Haku, Midori, citrus, sugar
Punch Bowl Cocktails
Matcha, mint, cucumber-infused vodka, pineapple, honey & lemon — serves 6
Iichiko Saiten, ginger, passionfruit, lime & Angostura — serves 4
Shoot Your Shot — shots
Matcha, mint, cucumber-infused vodka, lemon, honey, pineapple
Lalo tequila, mango liqueur, lime, passion fruit
C&P rum blend, grilled pineapple syrup, pineapple, cantaloupe juice, banana cordial
N/A Cocktails
Pomegranate, lime, orgeat, pineapple, topped with soda water
Coconut milk, lemongrass, lime, agave, matcha concentrate
Non-alcoholic Seedlip botanical, lime, simple syrup, cranberry juice
Nitro cold brew, San Diego
ビール
Beer
Local craft and Japanese imports on draft & in can
Draft
Ask server for details
Eppig Brewing · IPA 7% ABV · San Diego, CA
Sapporo Brewing Co. · Pale Lager 4.9% ABV · Sapporo, Japan
Coronado Brewing · IPA 6.8% · San Diego, CA
Societe Brewing · IPA 7.5% ABV · San Diego, CA
Fort Point Beer Co. · Italian Style Pilsner 4.9% ABV · San Francisco, CA
Bivouac Ciderworks · Pear Cider 6% ABV · San Diego, CA
Original 40 Brewing · Mexican Lager 5.0% ABV · San Diego, CA
Harland Brewing Co. · Hazy IPA 6.5% · San Diego, CA
Fall Brewing Co. · Japanese Lager 5.2% · San Diego, CA
Original 40 Brewing · DDH West Coast IPA 7.1% · San Diego, CA
Bottles & Cans
Asahi Breweries · Rice Lager 5.2% ABV · Tokyo, Japan
日本酒
Sake
Curated Japanese rice wines — by the glass or bottle
From the Forest
Earthy & Complex$27 / 9oz
$66 / btl
Tedorigawa · Yamahai Junmai
$27 / 9oz
$66 / btl
Sohomare · Junmai Daiginjo
Wind + Water
Light, Delicate & Occasionally Dry$23 / 9oz
$60 / btl
Sōtō · Junmai
$32 / 9oz
$76 / btl
Skitabara "Koshiku Junzukuri" · Junmai
Of Petals + Fruit
Fruity & Aromatic$23 / 9oz
$60 / btl
Hoyo "Sawayaka" · Junmai
$27 / 9oz
$64 / btl
Dewazakura "Oka" · Ginjo
Reserve
Akitabara · Daiginjo
Joto · Daiginjo
Dewazakura "Ichiro" · Daiginjo
Unfiltered Nigori
Sho Chiku Bai · Nigori
$56 / btl
Joto · Junmai Nigori
Underground
Sho Chiku Bai · Junmai
Kikusui · Honjozo Nama Genshu
ワイン
Wine
A curated selection of reds, whites, rosé & sparkling
Reds
Red Blend · Paso Robles, CA
2018 Pinot Noir · Monterey, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon · Lot 7 · CA
2019 Super Tuscan · Bolgheri, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon · Napa, CA
Whites
2020 Sauvignon Blanc · Paso Robles, CA
Chardonnay · Sonoma, CA
Pinot Grigio · Grave del Friuli, Italy
Pinot Grigio · Modesto, CA
2023 Albariño · Rías Baixas
Rosé
Provence, France
Sparkling
Prosecco · Veneto, Italy
Blanquette de Limoux · Limoux, France
Crémant de Limoux · Limoux, France
Épernay, France
Épernay, France
Join Us
Reserve Your Table
Friday and Saturday nights fill up early. Book your table online, or call us directly at (619) 501-5505.
Prefer to call? (619) 501-5505 · Book on OpenTable ↗
Group Dining &
Private Events
For parties of 13 or more, your reservation goes through our events team — not a widget. We'll confirm availability, talk through the space, and handle everything from there. Typically within 24 hours.
For urgent inquiries, call us directly — we'll pick up.
Hours
Open Daily
- Mon – Fri HH 4–6pm 4 pm – 11 pm
- Fri – Sat4 pm – 12 am
- Sunday4 pm – 11 pm