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Yakitori Taisho
Yakitoribinchotan yakitoriKearny Mesa izakayaJapanese charcoal grilling
Yakitori Taisho is a Kearny Mesa yakitori restaurant under Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta's USA Yakyudori Inc. group, offering traditional binchotan-grilled skewers in a friendly, authentic Japanese izakaya setting.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Kearny Mesa
- Owner
- Masashi Nabeta
Plate № 68
About
Yakitori Taisho is one of three sibling locations in Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta's USA Yakyudori Inc. group, serving the same binchotan charcoal-grilled yakitori tradition that has earned the group loyal fans across San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood. The restaurant operates on a shorter schedule than its sibling Yakyudori, making it a destination for midweek or weekend evenings when the charcoal smoke and the smell of perfectly grilled chicken signal a proper Japanese izakaya experience. Taisho's menu covers the full range of yakitori cuts, supplemented by izakaya small plates that pair well with Japanese beer, shochu, or sake. The unpretentious setting and affordable prices make it accessible without sacrificing authenticity.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakitori Taisho sits in Kearny Mesa, one of San Diego's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Part of San Diego's most celebrated Japanese yakitori group, run by Japanese owner Masashi Nabeta
- Traditional binchotan charcoal grilling for authentic yakitori flavor
- Full izakaya menu with small plates ideal for sharing alongside skewers
- Affordable prices without compromise on quality or technique
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori Taisho
- Is Yakitori Taisho an authentic yakitori restaurant in San Diego?
- Yes — Yakitori Taisho is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in San Diego: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Yakitori Taisho located?
- Yakitori Taisho is located at 5185 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117, San Diego, USA in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Taisho?
- Yakitori Taisho does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in San Diego we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yakitori Taisho?
- Yakitori Taisho sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in San Diego.
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