Yakitori Taisho Menu

Introducing the Menu at Yakitori Taisho

Nestled at 5185 Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego, Yakitori Taisho brings a slice of Japanese culinary tradition to the West Coast. This intimate eatery specializes in yakitori, expertly grilled skewers that capture the essence of authentic Japanese street food. From crispy chicken skin to juicy chicken thighs, each skewer is meticulously crafted, showcasing the chefs' dedication to flavor and quality.

  • Highlights:
  • Crispy chicken skin and tender beef with daikon are must-tries.
  • Vegetables like shiitake mushrooms and Brussels sprouts are grilled to perfection.

With a casual yet cozy atmosphere, Yakitori Taisho is perfect for dinner with friends or a quiet date night. Their attentive service, along with offerings of local beer and unique dipping sauces, ensures a delightful dining experience. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating, ensuring you don’t miss out on this culinary gem.

Pork

Belly, Shiso Leaf

$$5.00

Japanese Smoked Sausage

$$3.50

Beef Tongue

$$7.50

Beef

Seafood

Squid Legs

$$3.25

Shiitake Mushroom

$$3.75

Brussel Sprout

$$2.75

Other

Egg

Scallop

$$4.00

Squid Legs

$$3.25

Quail Egg

$$3.75

Japanese Eggplant Yakitori

$$3.00

Fried Shrimp With Special Mayo Sauce

$$9.00

Taisho Style Shrimp Spring Roll

$$9.50

Chicken KaraAge W House Spicy Sauce

$$10.00

Braised Beef Tongue With Wasabi Broth

$$16.00

Hokkaido Scallop With Soy Butter Sauce

$$13.50

Sake Steam Oysters

Grilled Miso Black Cod

$$14.00

Hot Appetizers

Todays Taisho Specials

Pacific Oyster Half Shell 1pc

$$4.00

Salmon And Ikura Marinated In Koji

$$7.00

Boiled Chicken Skin With Daikon Ponzu Sauce

$$7.00

Mix Japanese Pickles

$$7.00

Smoked Mackerel

$$8.00

Homemade Monkfish Liver, Ankimo

$$9.50

Cold Smoked Yellowtail Carpaccio

$$19.00

Taisho Style Hawaiian Bluefin Poke

$$18.00

Mexican Bluefin Belly, Toro, Sashimi

$$30.00

Fresh Cut Cabbage WPonzu Sauce

$$3.00

Edamame

$$4.00

Kimchi

$$5.00

Raw Octopus WWasabi

$$6.00

Deep Fried Calamari And Green Salad WHouse Sauce

$$10.00

Appetizer Salad

Deep Fried

Fried Garlic

$$4.50

Fried Takoyaki

$$7.00

Fried Tofu

$$6.50

Fried Calamari WHouse Sauce

$$7.50

Fried Chicken Wings WHouse Sauce

$$8.00

Yakitori Sauce

$$1.50

Yuzu Citrus Pepper

$$1.50

Chopped Wasabi

$$1.50

Plum Paste

$$2.00

House Ponzu Sauce

$$2.00

Sauce

At The End

Rice WSeaweed In Green Tea

$$9.50

Rice WPlum In Green Tea

$$9.50

Grilled Chicken Thigh2 And Meatball 1

$$13.50

Ichiko

$$6.50

Shiro

$$7.00

Shiranami

$$6.00

Japanese Shochu

Fruity Aromatic

Cherry Bouquet Dewazakura Oka Ginjo, Yamagata

$$16.00

Vanishing Point Koshi No Kanbai Ginjo, Niigata

$$18.00

Sake Matinee Masumi Shiro Junmai Ginjo Nagano

$$14.00

Clean Light

Yakitori Taisho Craft Sake Selection

Indigo Sohomare Junmai Ginjo, Tochigi

Silver Mountain Tedorigawa Yamahai Junmai, Ishikawa

Edamame

Takowasa

Kimuch

Fried Garlic

Takoyaki

Fried Tofu

House Smoked Mackerel

Mix Japanese Pickels

Hawaian Tuna Poke

Chicken Karaage With House Spicy Sauce

Fried Salmon With Mayo Ponzu

To Go Appetizer Selection

Soft Drinks No Free Refill

Green Tea

Calpico

Coke

9Headed Dragon Kokuryu Kuzuryu, Fukui

Indigo Sohomare Junmai Ginjo, Tochigi

Silver Mountain Tedorigawa Yamahai Junmai, Ishikawa

Savory Complex

Others

Quail Egg

$$3.75

Pacific Oyster Half Shell 1pc

$$4.00

Shishito Pepper In Dashi Sauce

$$6.50

Mix Japanese Pickles

$$7.00

Smoked Mackerel

$$8.00

Octopus And Cucumber Sunomono, Sweet Vinegar

$$9.50

Cold Smoke Yellowtail Carpaccio Style

$$19.00

Mexican Bluefin Belly, Toro, Sashimi

$$30.00

Ice Cream

$$3.00

NamaBeeru

$$6.50

Bottled Beer

$$8.00

Sapporo Draft

Sapporo

Oolong Tea

Green Tea

Calpico

Coke

Indigo Sohomare Junmai Ginjo, Tochigi

Silver Mountain Tedorigawa Yamahai Junmai, Ishikawa

$$14.00

Tenth Degree Izumi Judan Ginjo, Yamagata

Summer Breeze Hoyo Sawayaka Junmai, Miyagi

Bbq Pork Bowl With Light Garlic Soy Sauce

Pork Kimuchi Bowl

Crispy Chicken Thigh With Special Ginger Sesami Sauce

Seventh Heaven Masumi Nanago Junmai Daiginjo, Nagano