Taka Restaurant

4.5 ( 690 reviews )
Checking... 5:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$50–100
555 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
+1 619-338-0555

Taka Restaurant is a premier Japanese dining destination located at 555 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA. Renowned for its Omakase offerings, the restaurant has garnered rave reviews from enthusiasts like Evan Raj and Steve Hartig, who describe their experiences as transformative. Evan passionately claims that the meal prepared by Chef Taka was the best he has ever had, elevating his understanding of the meaning of "5 stars."

Patrons frequently highlight the freshness and quality of the sushi. Lily Hipp appreciates the hard-to-find battera sushi, while Dmitry Romanov remarks that Taka's preparations are "on another level" compared to other culinary scenes in DC and the Central East Coast. This sentiment resonates throughout the reviews, emphasizing the restaurant’s commitment to authentic Japanese flavors.

Not only is the food exceptional, but the service is equally praiseworthy. Maira Israel notes the amiable and knowledgeable staff, contributing to an exquisite dining atmosphere. Although dining at Taka may be a premium experience, repeat guests believe it is a worthwhile investment for the authentic taste of Japan, making it an unmissable stop in San Diego.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For Taka Restaurant

Evan Raj
Jun 23,2025
Omakase sashimi, from chef Taka himself. This is truly the best meal I have eaten in my life, and it was a profound experience. Calling this a treat would not be doing it justice. Giving this restaurant 5 stars invalidates every other review I’ve written because this food has absolutely elevated what “5 stars” means for me.
Lily Hipp
Jun 8,2025
Delicious and fresh sushi with very courteous staff. Hard-to-find battera sushi is served here as well.
Dmitry Romanov
Jun 4,2025
The food was very good. On another level compared to DC and the Central East Coast. We often order common for US types of rolls when we are the first time in a restaurant just to see "how they do them here?" And... did I say already "on another level"? Well, but it was on another level!
Maira Israel
May 22,2025
My husband and I went to Taka Sushi for dinner for his birthday and the sushi was so good! The seafood tasted fresh and was well presented. The service was also AMAZING! All the wait staff were so friendly and knowledgeable.
Steve Hartig
May 20,2025
My wife and I had a really amazing dinner here. We went for the chefs menu, Omakase, which was really amazing and probably the best Japanese meal I have had outside of Japan. This was a mix of dishes that also had a real Japan feel such as jellyfish and sea urchin. An absolutely wonderful evening. Not cheap but well worth it
Joshua Ding
Apr 3,2025
February 2025 We enjoyed our fabulous meal here especially the fresh and flavorful yellow tail Kama. We were grateful the attentive waitstaff offered the half portion of sashimi so we can try different selection. This restaurant is worth revisiting. My rating as 5 is very satisfied Taste 5/5 Temperature 5/5 Attentiveness 5/5 Speed of service 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5
Thananya Saemchot
Mar 26,2025
Amazing Japanese restaurant in San Diego! Everything was fresh and delicious, with great attention to detail. The service was friendly and fast. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the city!
Joo Yong Shin
Mar 24,2025
Without a doubt, my meal at this restaurant was the absolute standout of my entire trip. The tuna... simply melted in my mouth. The texture was unbelievably smooth and the flavor was so fresh and clean. However, the yellowtail belly was on another level entirely. It was, without exaggeration, exceptional. The richness and delicate sweetness of the fish were perfectly balanced, creating a taste sensation I won't soon forget.

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