"New" Tajima Restaurant?
I was driving up Mercury Street and noticed a "new" restaurant, so I turned into the strip mall, and was shocked. The sign said Tajima, which is a quite popular Japanese Restaurant residing just a few blocks away.
The sign fronting the restaurant says "Open", but of course, the restaurant was not. I drove a few blocks away to the "Old" Tajima, and it was still open. So I dunno......
The location is 4411 Mercury St, San Diego, 92111.
2006 San Diego Korean Festival
I was reading a local Asian publication, when this flyer fell out:
I know I've been lax about posting upcoming festivals and events, so I though I'd just mention this. It's taking place on Sat-Sun, September 9th and 10th. The location is Engineer Road.
Click on the photo to enlarge. Sorry I just took a photo of the flyer on our frig, nothing fancy here.
Emily's Back!
I know many of you enjoy EmilyK's food blog What's for Lunch. It's good to know that She was just on Holiday, and is back posting. Welcome back Emily.
The logo on the New Tajima looks just like the Tajima on Convoy. I wonder if it's a second and more formal restaurant?
Posted by: noromdiam | Monday, 04 September 2006 at 04:38 PM
Hey Kirk,
I was at Tajima yesterday - first time. My wife and I were just back from the East Coast of Canada - lots of fish, but very little Japenese/Sushi to speak of...
Anyhow, we tried Sammy Sushi first (based on one of your posts ;) and ended up passing the new Tajima on the way to Tajima (our second choice). I was very confused! But, at Tajima, the new location was prominantly displayed in the restaurant and on the menu - so I guess its legit...
Posted by: Campy | Monday, 04 September 2006 at 07:27 PM
Hi Noromdiam - I'm sure we'll find out soon.
Hi Campy - Well that's interesting, but I guess 2 Tajimas are better than one.....
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 04 September 2006 at 08:36 PM
It is indeed a new Tajima. The last time I was at the "old" Tajima they had a sign in the entryway that said, "Opening new location" and had a map of where it would be. Hopefully the new location will have as much character as the old location.
Posted by: Fred | Tuesday, 05 September 2006 at 08:04 AM
perhaps this will great as it won't be in that dumpy little mini mall anymore. on a bad note, prices may go up.
Posted by: Andy 食神 | Tuesday, 05 September 2006 at 10:12 AM
Kirk, kop jai lai lai, merci, thank you, gracias, shukran and I gotta say I never expected such a fabulous welcome back, you are indeed the best!!
Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, 05 September 2006 at 11:58 AM
Hi Fred - Thanks for the info. This "Tajima" seemed to just pop up overnight.
Hi Andy - From what I now have heard, both locations will be kept open. Looks like better parking is available here.
Hi Emily - Welcome back - I really did miss your "lunches".
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 05 September 2006 at 12:08 PM
I ate at the new Tajima on Friday night (Sept 8). The back of the "New Tajima Open" sign shown in your picture said something like "Closed for lunch time for remodeling" so it may only be open for dinners right now.
Posted by: Ron | Sunday, 10 September 2006 at 03:25 PM
Hi Ron - Thanks for the info - how was the food, BTW?
Posted by: Kirk | Sunday, 10 September 2006 at 10:06 PM
It had the same menu and the food was tasty as usual. I ate the tonpei for an appetizer and tempura for the main course. My friends ordered the Tajima hamberg. They gave us free ice cream too!
Posted by: Ron | Sunday, 10 September 2006 at 10:38 PM
Hi Ron - Good deal...thanks!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 11 September 2006 at 07:15 PM