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Sushi Tadokoro San Diego Reviews
Amazing good! This restaurant is so easy to book, and for
Amazing good! This restaurant is so easy to book, and for a $160 omakase, the quality is pretty spot-on--what more could you ask for? I feel like only in a place like San Diego can you find this kind of value. It's even a Michelin one-star rest
I love this place I have been coming here for around 9
I love this place I have been coming here for around 9 years and have known the chef since he worked at surface sushi in PB. Everything here is perfect. I highly recommend it.
The best omakase experience I've ever had!!! My boyfriend
The best omakase experience I've ever had!!! My boyfriend was nice enough to take me here to celebrate. He got a 5pm reservation on a Saturday. Parking is tough since it's a small plaza but plenty of street parking. They have a sign saying
I have been to a couple of omakases before and Sushi
I have been to a couple of omakases before and Sushi Tadokoro did not disappoint! We sat at the bar where we could watch the preparations of the chefs and had a wonderful experience. The omakase experience was $165 in August 2025 and we were served:
Been to many sushi restaurants but first time trying
Been to many sushi restaurants but first time trying omakase. Given that Sushi tadokoro is the OG San Diego Michelin star omakase restaurant it was the obvious choice. Few key details that might be a deal breaker for some if you're doing this
Great food and great service.
One of a kind experience. Drinks on point and sushi was next to none. Above par for sure.
We spent nearly $400 for four people (including tip), and
We spent nearly $400 for four people (including tip), and sadly, the experience was deeply underwhelming. This was my sixth Michelin-starred restaurant visit, and I can now understand why this establishment lost its star. The sushi was bland and lack
The fish was so fresh here.
The inside is super cozy, but they have limited seating. Reservation is required there. The staff was super friendly and service was exceptional. The price for omakase here is not bad at all. Got everything from uni to oyster. I was full at the end.
Drove down from OC today for an adventure and this place
Drove down from OC today for an adventure and this place was highly recommended.... And boy it did not disappoint. The food was fresh! The service was impeccable. The ambiance was lovely and cozy. Everything was delicious
We had such a great experience here! We've been to other
We had such a great experience here! We've been to other omakase places in San Diego but this place stood out to us because of the head chef, Takeaki. He was so nice and taught us so much. The fish quality was exceptional and the panna cotta for
I finally made the splurge to visit my first michelin
I finally made the splurge to visit my first michelin starred restaurant to enjoy my first omakase experience! I had some pretty high expectations due to the many accolades bestowed upon this restaurant and though my experience was overall pretty goo
There are currently two 1 Michelin star sushi restaurants
There are currently two 1 Michelin star sushi restaurants in San Diego. I thought the other one, which I won't name in this review out of courtesy, was slightly better. In fact, both chefs have worked together in the past so some of the dishes were q
To start the night, the waitress spilled red wine all over
To start the night, the waitress spilled red wine all over me, ruining my clothes and shoes ~$130 worth. Accidents happen but they didn't offer a discount or to comp anything; just some napkins. Onto the food. We had a good sample of from the whole
This was so amazing food and service I had the mushroom
This was so amazing food and service I had the mushroom salad I could eat that every day the sea bass melted in my mouth I had Mango sorbet delicious I also had clams also amazing my husband had an assortment of sushi my husband and I agree it's the
I'm rounding up, but really wish Yelp allowed half stars on
I'm rounding up, but really wish Yelp allowed half stars on individual reviews, as my 4.5 star experience here was right on the cusp of a full rating but not quite. Regardless of the unassuming entrance and interior, a Michelin star rightly carries w
I have so much to say about this place because I truly
I have so much to say about this place because I truly enjoyed my experience here. This was probably my first Michelin star and omakase experience, and I can say it was certainly worthwhile. The location is unexpected. I think it was next to a liquor
Best sushi in the city and by far, the best service.
Omakase is the way to go. Parking seems to be an issue but there's plenty of street parking
Been coming here when it wasn't busy at all.
I knew this place was going to skyrocket once people found out how great the food was. Impeccable!! Best in SD no question!!
The food was okay, but there was no "WOW" factor.
All the sushi was mediocre, the "neta" were very thin, and I wish they had more volume in thickness. Nothing is particularly noteworthy to me. The chef, who was busy taking care of other customers in the restaurant, mainly those at the tab
Tried their counter omakase with the other chef other than
Tried their counter omakase with the other chef other than tadokoro himself. My experience with him wasn't impressive at all. There was no engagement all the *sari* was really sloppy where rice literally fell apart as soon as he put down the nigiri p
Great Omakase Experience
Sushi Tadokoro is located in Old Town and boasts 3 straights years of being awarded a Michelin Star from 2021-2023! We celebrated my husband’s birthday dinner here and we had a great Omakase experience. Parking: We got lucky that we found a spot
We've been going here for over a decade before all the
We've been going here for over a decade before all the hoopla. Sadly, our beloved Tadokoro has gone done hill--not in terms of quality but quantity. We tried it a few times to make sure it wasn't a fluke but nope, the number of nigiri pieces have gon
We did the omikase - quality of fish and food was 10/10,
We did the omikase - quality of fish and food was 10/10, however, afterwards, we went to Taco Bell because we were still hungry!
Service was perfect.
Sushi was the best I have ever had. Did the omakase tasting with my girlfriend. Every ingredient is incredibly fresh and of the best quality. Toro and uni were incredible. Had an amazing experience and will return. Thank you to Sushi Tadokoro for an
Like a flower growing through the pavement, Sushi Tadokoro
Like a flower growing through the pavement, Sushi Tadokoro in Old Town, San Diego shines as the sole diamond of an otherwise unassuming area. I arrived to my Omakase Course reservation 20 minutes early and was promptly seated. The appetizer and the f
I sat at the sushi counter and felt like I was an honored
I sat at the sushi counter and felt like I was an honored guest. Every dish was outstanding. Even "standard" items such as ikura sushi were elevated to new heights. (The salmon rose eggs were crisp and fresh, bursting with flavor and not at
We were super excited to have a late Valentine's dinner at
We were super excited to have a late Valentine's dinner at Tadokoro. We did a bar reservation for Omakase. Our chef was skilled, though usually too quiet. The restaurant is not loud but it was difficult to hear the descriptions of what was being serv
Very kind workers.
The setting is good. We got the sashimi omakasr. The mackerel is the best I've ever had. And I loved what they did with the fried head and body. But, in terms of the other fish, I wasn't really impressed. There are much better places at this price po
Wonderful
This is quite the institution of Japanese dining culture. First the location is not what you may expect. It is in a tiny strip mall. The marque at the corner of the lot marks the place but the restaurant itself hardly has a sign. There are only about
A very qualitative experience for a serious taste of Japan. Greetings to be improved.
The restaurant seems like a hidden gem. When reaching the destination, you're wondering if you're not lost. Yet, here is it, behind a small door, that an entire new universe is opening to you. The welcoming is not the warmest and tends to be too dir
The sushi here is outstanding! Best in the county from my
The sushi here is outstanding! Best in the county from my experience. You can get a seat if there when they open for lunch without a reservation. Parking is free and ample. The restaurant is in a small strip mall but authentic inside. Do try it if yo
Was taken here for my birthday and wow!!! I got the omakase
Was taken here for my birthday and wow!!! I got the omakase , which was nice because they were able to accommodate my salmon allergy and not serve me any. Every course was presented beautifully. The flavors and textures made the meal interesting and
Wonderful food, great service and small clean and cozy
Wonderful food, great service and small clean and cozy place. Fish is so fresh, they are melting in our mouth.
Great Sushi and very good service
Parking can be a bit of an issue so plan ahead, there is parking close on the street. You should make a reservation, the place is small and has limited seating. The food is very good, comparing it to other sushi restaurants it seems to taste as good
Good but not Michelin Star
This is a good but not great sushi restaurant. The sushi and tempura were good. Service was good. Wine list was very limited. Setting was fine but not special. It’s just not remarkable relative to other sushi restaurants. We expected more for a Mic
Phenomenal!!! I came here with my boyfriend and a few
Phenomenal!!! I came here with my boyfriend and a few friends and we had the omakase and it was unbelievably delicious and such a treat as a pescatarian!The parking is a little limited but it's pretty doable and the location is a little hidden but in
I came here for lunch and had the omakase.
It is A LOT of food! I was quite stuffed when I left! I am allergic to crustaceans, and the servers were very conscientious of that. There was a shrimp course that my better half had, and I wish the servers had brought me something in lieu of the shr
I've been here twice now, first during lunch on a weekday
I've been here twice now, first during lunch on a weekday with friends and second for their omakase dinner for a birthday.The first time, we were at the counter and had the honor of being served by Tadokoro San himself! He was super kind, as was the
Wow, absolutely amazing experience at Sushi Tadokoro! This
Wow, absolutely amazing experience at Sushi Tadokoro! This restaurant is at the most random spot ever in Old Town but the inside is small and quaint- and you feel like you are completely being taken care of. We of course had to order the omakase. Eve
Very traditional Sushi place.
The fish is imported from Tokyo, the preparation and presentation is authentic. This place is for aficionados.
A year later and we are back! Very surprised that we got a
A year later and we are back! Very surprised that we got a reservation with one day notice. It's super hard now to get reservations which is a bummer and discourages us from going more often.Our only option this time was a table omakase, and it was o
Came here for our anniversary dinner a few months back.
It was a beautiful meal. Still thinking about this place.Some things to note: this isn't a fancy place. It's simple, but the food is so beautifully balanced, and there's real complexity in that. We ordered the omakase and didn't hesitate to try every
It's been while since I came to tadokoro and didn't
It's been while since I came to tadokoro and didn't disappoint! The old chef still look the same last time I saw him 8 years ago- probably all the good fish and food he's been eating lolTadokoro changed their menu and not it's a set omakase of 160 do
Came here for an omakaze dinner by the bar, and wow the
Came here for an omakaze dinner by the bar, and wow the experience was phenomenal! I'll be honest this is one of my first times trying omakaze in San Diego, but it truly it did not disappoint. Shoutout to Masato for being our great chef and good comp
Some of the best sushi I've ever had! Came here with my
Some of the best sushi I've ever had! Came here with my partner for our anniversary and had the omakase course. Everything was so fresh and full of flavor, I didn't want it to end! My favorites were the uni ikura bowl, the toro sashimi, and the trigg
very disappointed
I used to think Tadokoro was outstanding. I don't think so any more. I'm sure their sushi and sashimi are very good, but: First, they've discontinued my favorite dish, chirashi-sushi. No explanation. Second, the assorted tempura (two shrimp and sever
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