I finally got to hang out with Ed from Yuma and Tina on a recent visit to San Diego. It had been a while, so it was great to catch up on things. I thought Tadokoro would be the perfect place. Like I said before, I've posted enough on this place already so here we go with a pseudo COMC (Clearing Out the Memory Card) type of post.
Seems like Take-san is always trying a new wrinkle here and there....this time the ankimo had ponzu gelee.....
Take-san told us he had "lots of good things tonight....." he wasn't kidding.
Ed's "delici-yoso dance" even made an appearance! I hope you enjoyed dinner Ed; it was nice seeing the both of you!
Sushi Tadokoro
2244 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
That's some good eaten. I miss me some uni from Redondo beach.
Posted by: Nhbilly | Thursday, 03 October 2013 at 08:04 PM
What day did you come? I had the exact same items!
Posted by: TFD | Thursday, 03 October 2013 at 09:17 PM
Hi Billy - Yes, it was.
Hi TFD - The night before you all went.
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 04 October 2013 at 06:24 AM
Congratulations! (on the dance)
Posted by: janfrederick | Friday, 04 October 2013 at 06:56 AM
Awesome...and haven't had the "delici-oso" dance break out in a long time!
Posted by: Jack | Friday, 04 October 2013 at 08:01 AM
Ed deserved the congrats Jan.......
That's so true Jack.....it's been a while!
Posted by: Kirk | Friday, 04 October 2013 at 09:55 AM
I had a great time. Sorry I can't add much commentary to the wonderful pictures as I was too busy tasting and talking to take notes. But I do remember the sour gelees with the ankimo. The sashimi plate was outstanding - the fresh sardine was a revelation and the hamachi and kanpachi (??) were both very good. The tako was tender and presented wonderfully. The blowtorched barracuda was amazing and . . . Anyway, thanks so much, Kirk, for guiding us through a great meal and letting me see Take showing his taste and skill .
Posted by: Ed (from Yuma) | Sunday, 06 October 2013 at 09:19 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it Ed....it was a pleasure as always.
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 07 October 2013 at 06:09 AM
Hi Kirk. I went to Sushi Tadokoro yesterday and Tadokoro-san told me about the new Health & Safety Code that went into effect 1/1/14 that requires food handlers of ready-to-eat food (sushi qualifies) to wear gloves. The enforcement is currently in a soft rollout period where restaurants are given warnings, but eventually could be subject to fines. Tadokoro-san wanted his customers to sign Andy Matsuda's petition on Change.org, or, to petition the California Legislature directly. I figure that with your blog readership, you may have a greater ability to make an impact than I. :-D
Posted by: Toshiko | Tuesday, 15 April 2014 at 06:46 AM
Hi Toshiko - Thanks for letting me know! I'll make sure to post.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 15 April 2014 at 06:51 AM