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Sushi Tadokoro
Omakase sushiMichelin StarEdomae sushiOld Town sushiJapanese omakase
Sushi Tadokoro is a Michelin-starred Old Town restaurant where Kanagawa-born chef-owner Takeaki Tadokoro delivers refined Edomae omakase in an intimate counter setting, earning national recognition since opening in 2012.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Old Town
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Takeaki Tadokoro
Plate № 37
About
Chef-owner Takeaki Tadokoro was born in Kanagawa, Japan in 1971 and trained in Japan before relocating to San Diego, where he opened his eponymous restaurant in 2012. The restaurant earned a coveted Michelin Star in 2021 and has held it consistently, a testament to Tadokoro's uncompromising approach to seasonal nigiri and traditional Edomae technique. Guests sit at the intimate counter and experience a tightly curated omakase driven by the finest available fish, aged and dressed with the precision of a lifetime's practice. Sushi Tadokoro occupies a quiet suite in Old Town but draws sushi devotees from across California and beyond. It remains one of the defining sushi destinations on the entire West Coast.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Tadokoro sits in Old Town, one of San Diego's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin Star-awarded Edomae omakase helmed by a Japanese master chef
- Intimate counter seating for a focused, deeply personal dining experience
- Seasonal fish selection and aging technique honed over decades of Japanese training
- One of San Diego's most acclaimed sushi restaurants, consistently recognized by Michelin
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Tadokoro
- Is Sushi Tadokoro an authentic omakase sushi restaurant in San Diego?
- Yes — Sushi Tadokoro is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase sushi in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Tadokoro located?
- Sushi Tadokoro is located at 2244 San Diego Ave Ste C, San Diego, CA 92110, San Diego, USA in the Old Town neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Tadokoro?
- Sushi Tadokoro accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Tadokoro?
- Sushi Tadokoro sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase sushi of this format in San Diego.
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