If you’re looking for fancy, avant-garde sushi creations, Taka is not the place for you. This gem in San Diego’s Gaslamp District is popular for its menu of traditional, no-frills Japanese sushi and seafood dishes, including spicy tuna tartar, chicken teriyaki, California rolls, and sushi pieces like salmon, yellowtail, squid, and halibut. For meat lovers, Taka also offers a filet mignon seasoned with Asian spices. Taka’s fish is brought in fresh each day, so the earlier you get there, the fresher the fish on your plate will be.

Taka Information:

• Japanese, sushi, fusion menu. Dinner. Closed holidays. Bar. Children's menu. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating.