Taiko Sushi Japanese Restaurant Irvine – Japanese
Taiko Sushi pulses with the vibrant energy of a neighborhood favorite, where the rhythmic clinking of sake glasses meets the focused artistry of chefs crafting delicate seafood treasures. The experience balances adventurous delicacies like buttery monkfish liver and chilled, customized oysters with the comforting crunch of golden sesame chicken and the fiery richness of their signature baked dynamite. This bustling Irvine staple invites guests to linger over refreshing crab-filled cucumber specials and generous combination platters that celebrate both traditional Japanese precision and bold, contemporary flair.
14775, Jeffrey Road, Irvine, CA, 92618 +19495597190 https://taikoirvine.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, keto, low-carb, high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, alkaline, raw-food, aip, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Dynamite - $12.95: Baked scallop, onion, imitation crab, and mushroom in a creamy sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monkfish Liver - $10.5: Steamed monkfish liver pate Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $9.95: Fried calamari Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $8.95: Fried chicken with sesame glaze Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Honeymoon Special - $14: Fresh oyster topped with masago, ikura, uni, and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Customized Oyster - $12: Fresh oyster with grated Japanese potato and masago Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Seafood Salad - $18.5: Sashimi medley, shredded daikon, cucumber, and ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Special with Crab - $11.95: Cucumber and crab salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Combination A - $24.95: Tempura, chicken, beef skewer, salad, beans, rice, and miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 4 Special - $19.95: Baked salmon, avocado, creamy mayo sauce, masago, served on lettuce with rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Boat - $22.5: Assorted salmon preparations Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sukiyaki - $21: Traditional Japanese hot pot with beef and vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Collar - $13.95: Grilled salmon collar Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Sashimi
- Giant Clam Sashimi - $15: Fresh giant clam, recommended with yuzu paste Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Tail Belly Sashimi - $16.5: Fresh yellowtail belly Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Special - $14.95: Salmon wrapped around assorted vegetables with ponzu sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Toro - $22: Seared fatty tuna with yuzu paste, sea salt, and Japanese mint Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Snapper - $13.5: Snapper with yuzu paste, sea salt, and Japanese mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $16.95: California roll topped with assorted fish Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Yellowtail Handroll - $8.5: Yellowtail with spicy sauce in a handroll Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Handroll - $9.5: Fried soft shell crab in a handroll Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Handroll - $7.95: Shrimp tempura in a handroll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Handroll - $7.5: Crispy salmon skin in a handroll Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) - $14: Sweet shrimp served with fried heads Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uni (Sea Urchin) - $18: Fresh sea urchin Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Tamago - $5.5: Sweet Japanese omelet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Seafood Tea - $8.95: Seafood soup served in a teapot Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sushi Bar Tea - $2.5: Traditional Japanese green tea Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Desserts
- Pineapple Sorbet - $7.5: Sorbet served inside a pineapple shell Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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