Tajima – Japanese
Tajima pulses with a modern, urban energy, drawing guests into a sleek space where the rhythmic clinking of sake glasses mingles with the irresistible aroma of golden-fried comforts. The kitchen turns out pillowy chicken katsu buns and crackling karaage that pair perfectly with vibrant matcha refreshers or a carafe of warm, velvety sake. It is a spirited sanctuary that balances the soul of Japanese street food with a contemporary, high-energy pulse, making it an ideal destination for both spirited social hours and late-night cravings.
4411, Mercury Street, San Diego, CA, 92111 +18582785367 https://www.tajimaramen.com/tajima-mercury0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
Small bites and starters available during happy hour.
- Edamame - $3.5: Lightly salted and served warm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage - $5.5: Japanese-style fried chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Bun - $3.5: Tender chicken katsu, house sauce, and fresh slaw in a soft steamed bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Small Hot Sake - $1.5: Smooth and steamy sake
- Filtered Flavored Sake - $5: Light, fruity, and refreshing rotating flavor of the day Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Beer - $3.5: Crisp and cold beer
- Matcha Refresher - $2: Lightly sweet green tea cooler Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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