Yakitori Taisho
$$$ • Japanese, Vegetarian Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Yakitori Taisho
Customers' Favorites
Chicken Karaage with House Spicy Sauce
Cold Smoked Yellowtail Carpaccio
Asparagus Wrapped in Bacon
Grilled Chicken Meatballs
Smoked Mackerel Sashimi
Japanese Smoked Sausage
Grilled Meat Skewer
Braised Beef Tongue
Beef with Radish
Chicken Yakitori
Yakitori Taisho Reviews
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Great chefs, great staff, great food, great sake… what’s not to like when everything was great!?!?
very good company and service
If you missed Japanese food, this is the perfect restaurant for you.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9PM |
Yakitori Taisho is a popular spot for yakitori in San Diego, located in an unsuspecting strip mall beside the Smart & Final. The restaurant offers an authentic and extensive menu with many tasty options. Visitors especially enjoy the wings, garlic, edamame, chicken heart, and quail eggs. The skewers are consistently amazing, with dishes like chicken liver, beef tongue, and Brussels sprouts being highly recommended. The beef tongue with wasabi and fried garlic are also favorites. The place tends to get busy, so making a reservation the day before is advised. The friendly staff is accommodating and attentive, ensuring a satisfying dining experience. The restaurant also serves a good selection of vegetarian-friendly items, including Japanese eggplant, fried tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and shishito peppers. While seafood options are limited, the quality of the food remains excellent, making it one of the best yakitori spots in San Diego. Guests have praised the perfectly cooked and seasoned yakitori, especially enjoying the Brussels sprouts yakitori, which is quite unique and tasty. The pork neck with garlic is also highly recommended. The sake selection, including the popular black dragon, complements the dishes well. Desserts like sesame and lychee sorbet provide a sweet ending. The staff checks on customers frequently, making the experience even better. Overall, Yakitori Taisho is considered a happy little place for yakitori lovers.