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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 gone down to 6 or 7 (compared to 10-12 pieces at other omakase locations for similar price point and quality). The sashimi has gotten slimmer and slimmer. The rest of the set menu items remain in place. This leaves us hungry and wanting to get something else after. After spending $400+ for two, you want to feel satisfied. With a lot of high quality omakase competition locally, this isn't our go to anymore. It feels like a tourist trap. On the upside, they haven't raised their prices much (seems to prefer to cut portion size), but I'd rather they just increase their price so I feel full. If you care about the Michelin star, by all means, it's a great quality meal. If you care about quality and value, do a little research and you'll find some other great local places.
Be the first to ReplyWe 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!
Be the first to ReplyService 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 incredible omakase experience.
Be the first to ReplyLike 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 following dishes were stunningly plated, and tasted as if Poseidon had risen from the sea simply to expand my experience in gastronomy through the masterful knife skills and precise cuts of my chef. The same can be said for the following dishes. The nigiri course felt like a deep dive into the olfactory senses and how well they could perceive authenticity and freshness. Each piece was put together in front of me like a work of art and the origins of each color and brush stroke explained in detail. I came to celebrate my birthday, and they were kind enough to gift me an amazing complementary dessert in addition to the dessert on the course menu. The service was phenomenal, as expected from a Michelin Star restaurant. My waitress and chef regularly checked up on me and even helped explain the Omakase experience. Inside you are greeted with clean wooden furnishings and a smooth atmosphere. The restaurant is small, giving space only to what is necessary. However that intimate setting only helped to enhance the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to all, however if you dislike fresh fish, steer clear of this gem. 5/5
Be the first to ReplyI 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 all salty.) Highly recommended for special occasions or when you want to really treat yourself well.
Be the first to ReplyWe 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 served. The menu was extremely similar to another Michelin star restaurant in town, down to the prawn head that was still trying to escape our plate. Food was good, but I felt overpriced. My main reason for only 3 stars was our chef had black gunk under his fingernails. Like after I get done working on my car. I totally get it, but when you are serving customers directly in front, and they are watching knife skills and preparation, this should not be something I'm seeing. Especially for this price tag. I was honestly pretty disappointed in that. That being said the app oyster and tofu was really really good. As was the barracuda. And the mango ice cream was incredible. Being to 2 nice places in town that both had a similar menu, I'd have a hard time coming back to this one. It was good but has some faults.
Be the first to ReplyVery 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 point.
Be the first to ReplyThe 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 you're a sushi aficionado; you wont be disappointed. That said, it is pricey so be prepared! Dinner is best with a reservations but worth the wait!
Be the first to ReplyWas 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 adventurous for me. My boyfriend got the sashimi omakase and had so much fun with the presentation and selection of fish. They actually fry the fish head/skeleton garnish at the end so you can eat it! I also liked their alcohol selection. The server recommended a sparkling sake that was second fermented in the bottle (like champagne) which gave it fine bubbles and a unique flavor. This paired well with everything served. This place has definitely earned its reputation
Be the first to ReplyWonderful 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.
Be the first to ReplyPhenomenal!!! 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 inside it's simple and charming. The wait staff were very sweet and explained everything to us that we were having and were just super kind! We were seated at a table so we didn't get the pleasure to see the chefs creating the sushi but it was so fun to hear the whole small place bustling with people enjoying themselves.For $160 for several courses of absolutely divine sushi, I highly recommend it! My personal highlights were the premium tofu, the scallops, and the sea bass. This is definitely a perfect little gem in San Diego!!
Be the first to ReplyI 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 shrimp. Instead, I was just sitting there while he was enjoying his food. The seafood was extremely fresh, and my favorite was the nigiri. There was a bone in my barracuda, but that was the only misstep with the fish. I also really enjoyed the soup near the end. Service was very on point. The parking sitch was kind of difficult. I think there are only two spaces reserved for this restaurant.
Be the first to ReplyI'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 other person preparing the fish and made great conversation in both English (for my friends) and in Japanese (with me). We all got a few nigiris (amazing, the fish is so fresh and flavored and prepared with great thoughtfulness), the seafood miso soup was so luxurious, their tempura - chefs kiss, grilled fish was heavenly, and even their dessert! Holy shoot, their matcha and sesame ice cream was nothing like I've had before! How do they do it all so well? The second time, we had to delay or reservation multiple times because of a delayed flight and the hostess was so accommodating and understanding. Again, everyone was so kind and our server was conversational and made sure that the birthday celebration felt special. Again, everything was delicious and again, the dessert was amazing (they're a sushi restaurant, why are they so good at dessert too?? I'm amazed). Even though we ended up being the last to leave, due to our delayed flight, nobody made us feel rushed and the sushi chefs then took the time to talk to us once the bar seating was cleared. This is my new favorite place in San Diego (besides the taco stand). It's a gem in old town SD, and I recommend anyone to try this place if they're ever here.
Be the first to ReplyWow, 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. Every single dish was phenomenal. You can tell the chef has spent the upmost time and preparation with each serving. I can see why they have received a Michelin star 2 years in a row!
Be the first to ReplyVery traditional Sushi place.
The fish is imported from Tokyo, the preparation and presentation is authentic. This place is for aficionados.
Be the first to ReplyA 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 our first time trying it here. They definitely give you more courses than are listed in the menu, which was a relief considering the price. It was nice to give the chef control of our meal and we tried some new things that I otherwise wouldn't have ordered! We did add on some toro sashimi at the end which they were more than happy to do for us (we just paid extra). Overall I still prefer the "choose your own adventure" ordering a la carte better than omakase. I know what I like! I also left feeling a little hungry which is never a good thing especially after what you pay. Service was great as usual!
Be the first to ReplyCame 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 everything that was served to us. My only complaint was the dessert, it was a bit lacking. I would have actually enjoyed the meal more without it. Decided not to take a star off as the dessert was such a small portion of the overall experience. We'll definitely be back to order some of our favorites off the menu, and perhaps be back for the omakase again for a special occasion.
Be the first to ReplyIt'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 dollars per person plus drinks. Foods came out fast and waitresses were nice. The food was sooo soo good but I was still hungry afterward. Love love how the chef put a lot of details to make the each fish so flavorful and yummy
Be the first to ReplyCame 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 company, as well as the owner Takeaki. It is not as hard to reserve as Soichi, but it is still reservation only, so you can't sneak in even as a party of one, I saw someone try. The place is small but homey and comfortable. The chefs are all Japanese, and so are most of the servers; they are all very easy going and have interesting back stories and travel history that relates to the food. They'll be more than happy to tell you about anything you're interested in if you ask. Every single dish, every ingredient was very fresh, from the Hokkaido squid and Hokkaido scallops, to the more funky stuff like seared fatty barracuda and creamy ponzu milt/shirako (fish testicles lol). Most of the ingredients comes from around the world, in batches they receive on Wednesdays and Fridays. Of course there is fatty tuna as well, which they've acquired from Spain. My favorites were the seared barracuda, triggerfish, roe with rice, and the uni. There's often not much seasoning that goes into the preparation but you can taste that it is there, however subtle it may be. I normally hate uni because I think it's too salty/briny, but here it's just mildly sweet and creamy to me. There's bound to be at least one dish you've never tried before, even if you think you've tried it all. I'm not exactly sure what constitutes as a dish since each piece is made individually and handed over personally, but after everything you'll feel full but not stuffed for $160 per person. Soup comes second to last, and dessert comes last. I'll definitely be back for many future special occasions to come!
Be the first to ReplySome 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 triggerfish nigiri.
Be the first to ReplyOk, there's a lot to say about Sushi Tadakoro.
So, they just got their first Michelin Star. They were literally just a small mom 'n' pop shop in a strip mall. They had a barely functional website and the only way you could make reservations was over the phone. As I was planning my trip to San Diego, that's when they were dealing with the repercussions of their new Star. The flood of new business and attention really caught them off guard. They had to make a change, so they upgraded their website and made online reservations possible through Tock. All good stuff. I made my reservation a month out, like in the morning, and some of the options were already sold out. So plan ahead. It's a small place, which I love. There was space for maybe 20 people in the whole restaurant. I did the omakase, so I was seated at the sushi bar face-to-face with the sushi chefs. They have a nice selection of sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and a few simple apps. You can order everything a-la-carte, which is nice. But their main event is their omakase. You pay a lump sum and let the sushi chefs guide you through a culinary journey of the purest fish tasting you will ever have. I assume. The key difference between Tadakoro's omakase and other omakases I have experienced has to be the simplicity of the offering. Some folks won't like that, I'm sure, but they're wrong. By simplicity, I mean that they let the ingredients present their own flavor and don't flood anything with too many sauces or crunchy things on top for pizzaz or photogenicity. The first course was a raw oyster with a simple sauce, a block of tofu, and tempura shishito peppers. Very simple, very delicious. This was followed by six cuts of fresh sashimi, all were recommended to just down by themselves. One, he told us to lightly dip in the soy sauce. All of these were very good, and so different from one another. Then, a small slice of broiled Chilean sea bass. I don't have to tell you that this was truly exquisite. Dear Lord. Thennn, we got through at least a half-dozen nigiri with a single brush of soy sauce. All so lovely. We ended with a bowl of rice and roe and a very simple, perfectly sweetened custard of some sort for dessert. I don't remember exactly what all the fish were, but they were all so very good. And the thing is, for several days after my meal, I remembered what each one tasted like, the texture of each one, the way they felt in my mouth, etc. I think it was because Tadakoro didn't try to have some sort of grand finale like a saucy scallop dish or a Wagyu beef dish or a crazy chocolate cake. Nothing extraneous was there to distract us and our taste buds from the purity and the freshness of the seafood. I can see exactly why the Michelin people showed up and had this experience and thought, yea, these guys deserve a Star for this. Overall, I really enjoyed this experience. It was truly unique, it was obviously quality, and I will be making reservations here again if I ever find myself back in San Diego.
Be the first to ReplyBooked rsvp 1 month in advance for my bday dinner.
Only reason I came was because of the Michelin star. I had to try the omakase. For $140 I feel they could've offered better selections of sushi. I really wanted the Hokkaido uni n the sweet shrimp but was disappointed. I've had better omakase at Ota n Soichi. There were some hits n misses but mostly misses so probably will not be back.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing.
Worth the money for an experience. having uni all the way from Japan and tofu with SUCH a unique texture. Mind boggling. I had my sushi paired with a Chardonnay & my bf had a beer which both came in fancy glasses. The service was great with constant water filled and after every dish we finished, they took our plates right away. Our chef we got paired with was great and very funny! we didn't take pictures but the experience we had speaks for all. Book in advanced because they are busy and have limited seats. Parking can be tough as well so show up early if you have reservations
Be the first to ReplyWhat to say about Sushi Tadokoro? In a nutshell, I would
What to say about Sushi Tadokoro? In a nutshell, I would say: Feel comfortable like having top sushi at home! That is how I felt about the restaurant's ambiance yesterday 03/15/2022, when I decided to visit for the first time to celebrate my friend's birthday. 10 out 10 for every course, everything was tasting fresh, top quality rice for sushi, you cannot go wrong with it! A little bit of Japan in Old Town.Huge kudos to all the servers, staff, and chefs! They made me feel super comfortable, and I even learned some Japanese words as a bonus! Absolutely a place to visit if you value, as for me, the genuine Japanese sushi cuisine!
Be the first to ReplySmall restaurant tucked away in a parking lot.
I needed to change my reservation last minute and they were able to accommodate. Food and service were superb!
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