Yakitori Taisho

“Best yakitori place in SD. Legit spot. Reservations highly recommended. Best staff as well. The fried garlic is heavenly. Cannot go wrong with pretty much anything here which is very rare for me to say. I recommend trying everything. The fact this is my toddler's favorite place helps. We try to come here couple of times each month - this is probably the best compliment I can give.”

“All skewers are amazing! I also like the black cod the most. You will not regret getting the black cod. The rice tea soup is awesome to finish the meal. I am happy and full now. Make sure to call in advance to reserve a table though.”

“Delicious and friendly! Reservation for 3 made same day for 5:30. Called at 5. There is a table for 3 in the cozy corner. We loved the yakitori chicken thigh, chicken heart, squid legs, pork belly, scallop and shitake mushroom. Additional menu fried tofu, smoked radish (a must), calamari salad, and our favorite of all the shrimp spring roll (not what you are expecting but incredibly delicious!) The staff is organized, friendly and laid back.”

“This is a Japanese skewer restaurant recommended by a friend, and it’s essential to make a reservation in advance when in San Diego. The place has limited seating but is always popular, so walking in might not get you a seat or you may end up sitting at a temporary spot outside. The menu doesn’t offer too many options, but each item tastes great. I’d recommend that if there are two people, order one skewer of each kind so you can try them all! The downside is that there’s only one skewer chef, so the service is a bit slow. It’s more suitable for enjoying food while chatting with friends—not the best choice if you’re too hungry.”

“One of my favourite dinners we've ever had in San Diego. We were seated at the bar, but with the dividers they placed it felt very intimate still, and we loved watching the chefs cook. The meal is very intentional, with each item paced perfectly. Everything is delicious and the sake menu is also great, and very detailed about flavor profiles. My only complaint is the server argued with me about the sake I wanted to order, which was a little odd (it was a great choice by the way). Make a reservation just in case because the restaurant is very small and fills fast, but definitely well worth the stop.”