Tappi Sushi & Grill – Japanese
Tappi Sushi & Grill pulses with a vibrant energy, where the air is perfumed by the savory aroma of garlic-infused karaage and the zesty zing of lemon-peppered wings. Guests linger over colorful bowls of chili-flecked edamame and crispy jalapeño poppers, savoring a dining experience that masterfully balances the satisfying crunch of the fryer with the bold, punchy heat of modern fusion. It is a spirited destination where every bite is a celebration of texture and spice, perfect for those seeking a lively meal that dances between Japanese inspiration and contemporary comfort.
3709, Avocado Boulevard, La Mesa, CA, 91941 +16196705422 https://www.tappisushi.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, mediterranean, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, atkins, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, renal, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, carnivore, tlc, aip, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers/Starters
- Edamame - $4: Lightly salted steamed soy beans 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
- Garlic Edamame - $7: Sautéed soy beans in our garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Garlic Edamame - $8: Sautéed soy beans in our spicy garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Edamame - $8: Sautéed edamame in our sweet chili garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Peppered Wings - $12: 6 pc. Wings tossed in our lemon peppered sauce, served w/celery and carrots Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Wings - $12: 6 pc. sweet chili sauce, green onions, served w/ celery and carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic & Pepper Wings - $12: 6 pc. tossed in garlic, pepper and green onions, served w/ celery & carrots. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic & Pepper Karaage Chicken - $14: Lightly battered fried chicken served w/ green onions & Japanese mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic & Pepper Karaage Shrimp - $14: Lightly battered fried shrimp served w/green onions & Japanese mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Poppers - $18: 8 pc. Tempura fried jalapeños w/spicy Krab and cream cheese. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Poppers - $14: Tempura fried shrimp with cream cheese & spicy Krab Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Shooter - $6: Oyster, ponzu sauce, green onions, masago and quail egg. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Wontons - $12: Shrimp, jalapeños and cream cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honeymoon Shooter - $10: Sea urchin, oyster, quail egg, masago & ponzu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $8: 4 pc. Panko Fried with Chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Oysters - $7: 2 Fresh oysters, butter, garlic, soy sauce & green onion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Half-shell - $9: 3 piece fresh oysters topped with green onions, sriracha and a hint of ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts - $12: Sautéed brussel sprouts in our sweet chili garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Bok Choy - $10: Sautéed baby bok choy in our spicy garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $8: 6 pc. Pork dumplings served w/ponzu sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Ringers - $15: Lightly breaded calamari rings served w/Dijon lemon aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Mussels - $14: 4 pc. New Zealand mussels baked with cream cheese & spicy Krab topped with dynamite sauce & Eel Sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Ball - $14: Spicy Krab, cream cheese, avocado, rice, soy paper, tempura fried served w/ spicy mayo & eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Roll - $8: 4 pc. served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Pepper - $12: Sautéed in garlic sauce with bonito flakes. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Softshell Crab - $14: 2 pc. panko fried crabs served w/ spicy mayo. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp - $14: Panko fried shrimp tossed in our Rock Sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Green Beans - $10: Tempura Battered green beans served w/ harissa dijon lemon Aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Green Beans - $10: Sautéed green beans in our sweet chili garlic sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables Tempura - $10: 6 pc. Mixed Tempura Vegetables. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $10: 4 pc. Shrimp Tempura. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Tempura - $12: 2 shrimp & 4 Veggies. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Nuggets - $8: 6 pc. tofu nuggets w/chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tako Yaki - $10: 5 pc. (octopus meatballs) green onions, mayo, seaweed & teriyaki sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tappi's Tostada - $14: Spicy Krab, spicy tuna, crispy rice, avocado, cilantro aioli & eel sauce. 4 pc. Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Ramen
- Yakisoba Vegetables - $17: Japanese stir fried noodles, includes Mushrooms, carrots & broccoli. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba Chicken - $20: Japanese stir fried noodles, includes Mushrooms, carrots & broccoli. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba Beef - $22: Japanese stir fried noodles, includes Mushrooms, carrots & broccoli. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba Shrimp - $22: Japanese stir fried noodles, includes Mushrooms, carrots & broccoli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba All in One - $25: Japanese stir fried noodles, includes Mushrooms, carrots & broccoli. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Miso Soup - $4: Miso paste with fish broth. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tappi’s Spicy Sea Food Soup - $20: Udon Noodles, Shrimp, mussels, baby bok choy, cilantro, green onions, scallops in spicy tomato soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Udon - $18: Beans sprouts, udon noodles, green Onions, Spicy beef & Baby bok choy. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kake Udon - $12: Udon noodles, dashi, green onions and fish cake. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Udon - $14: Udon noodles, dashi, green onion, fish cake, shrimp tempura and tempura sweet potato. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Dumpling Udon - $19: Udon noodles, mushrooms, shrimp, baby bok choy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees
- Chicken Katsu - $18: Panko fried chicken breast served with veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Teriyaki - $17: Marinated chicken served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Steak - $20: Marinated beef served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Teriyaki - $22: Served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Teriyaki - $20: Served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Beef Teriyaki Combo - $22: Marinated chicken & beef served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $18: Tempura fried chicken breast served with our house made teriyaki sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $20: Katsu chicken with curry sauce, veggies, steamed rice and miso soup or salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef & Scallops - $25: Sauteed teriyaki beef steak w/ sauteed scallops. Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Sushi Rolls
- La Mesa Roll - $17.5: (In) Cali roll (out) tuna, crunchy flakes, eel sauce, sriracha and dynamite sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barcelona Roll - $18.5: (In) Shrimp tempura, gobo, cucumber, Krab (out) seared albacore, avocado, green onions and spicy ponzu. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flying Dragon Roll - $19: (In) Shrimp tempura, Krab, cucumber, (out) eel, avocado and eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insanity Roll - $19: (In) Spicy Krab, asparagus (out) seared tuna, lemon, avocado, habanero chilies, cilantro, green onions and ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Padres Roll - $18.5: (In) Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, cucumber (out) salmon, avo, spicy Krab, cilantro aioli, crunchies, eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Yellow Roll - $18: (In) Spicy Krab, avocado, gobo (out) yellowtail, lemon, jalapeños, black tobiko and ponzu. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scorpion King Roll - $22: (In) Spicy Krab, spicy tuna, asparagus, avocado (out) panko shrimp, jalapeños, cilantro aioli and eel sauce. (No rice, soy paper) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Machine Roll - $16: (In) Gobo, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, asparagus (out) lemon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Roll - $18.5: (in) panko shrimp, avo, cilantro, cucumber (out) salmon, mango, cilantro aioli & mango sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lemon Drop Roll - $18.5: (In) Spicy Krab, cucumber, gobo, (out) avocado, lemon, green onions, salmon and ponzu. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops Dynamite Roll - $21.5: (In) Shrimp tempura, avocado, Krab (out) baked scallops, green onions and eel sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kamikaze Roll - $17: (In) Spicy tuna, cilantro, cucumber, (out) spicy Krab, jalapeño, lemon, spicy mayo and masago. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Salmon Roll - $17: (In) Krab stick, cream cheese, avocado (out) salmon, cilantro aioli and eel sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sin City Roll - $17: (In) Salmon, avocado, cream cheese, (out) jalapeños w/ spicy mayo, eel sauce and sriracha sauce. (deep fried) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Horn Roll - $17: (In) Avocado, cream cheese, Krab stick (out) spicy Krab, jalapeño, cilantro aioli and eel sauce. (Panko fried) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Trouble Roll - $17: (In) Shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, Krab, (out) sriracha, cilantro aioli and eel sauce. 6pcs. (Panko fried, no rice) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuyu Roll - $22: (In) Diced spicy salmon & tuna, tempura asparagus (out) krab sticks, avo, lemon, cilantro, sriracha & miso ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mt. Helix Roll - $28: (In) Tempura fried sparagus, spicy krab, spicy tuna, avocado (out) tuna, yellowtail, albacore, salmon, masago, cilantro, jicama, jalapeños, spicy ponzu. (No rice) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- King Crab Roll - $22: Red king crab, aioli, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Protein Roll - $22: (In) Spicy Krab, spicy tuna, cucumber, gobo, (out) yellowtail, avocado, lemon, roasted Jalapeño, miso ponzu, masago & cilantro (No rice, soy paper) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Date Roll - $19.5: (In) Krab, panko shrimp, cucumber (out) shrimp, avocado, lemon, sriracha, green onions, cilantro & ponzu. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Potato Roll - $18.5: (In) Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado (out) potato, jalapeños, chipotle aioli, sriracha & eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll - $16: Shrimp tempura, salmon, cream cheese, avocado, Krab, bonito flakes, chipotle mayo & eel sauce. 6 pcs. (Baked) (No rice) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bye Bye Roll - $19: (In) Krab, tamago, shrimp tempura. (out) tuna, avocado, tempura flakes, spicy mayo & eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dreamers Roll - $20: (In) Spicy Krab, shrimp tempura, cucumbers (out) yellowtail, avocado, cilantro, green onions, habanero & spicy ponzu. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Rock Roll - $22: (In) Spicy Krab, asparagus, cilantro, (out) avocado rock shrimp, fried onions, spicy eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Bosa Roll - $16.5: (In) Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, (out) spicy Krab, eel sauce (soy paper) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Roll - $16.5: (In) Cream cheese, avocado (Out) Grilled chicken, sriracha aioli, eel sauce. (deep fried) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tappi Roll - $27: Salmon, tuna, spicy Krab, avocado, cilantro, vinaigrette, panko shrimp. (No rice, cucumber wrapped) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samurai Roll - $27: (in) Spicy Krab, gobo, salmon (out) seared tuna, yellowtail, lemon, avo, masago, & side of Erick's spicy sauce (No rice, cucumber wrapped) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madrid Roll - $22: (in) spicy Krab, spicy tuna, panko shrimp (out) yellowtail, salmon, avocado, jalapeños, lemon, spicy mayo, masago, green onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rancho-RRito - $18.5: Shrimp Tempura, avocado, green onions, spicy mayo spicy Krab, cream cheese & eel sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tappi-RRito - $20: Salmon, avocado, masago, jalapeño poppers, cilantro, spicy mayo, eel sauce and green onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Squid Salad - $6: Squid, mixed seaweed, cucumbers & ponzu Dietary tags: Pescatarian, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $7: Mixed greens, tomatoes w/ red cabbage and carrots. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $6: Marinated seaweed w/chilled cucumbers & ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Poke Salad - $17: Diced spicy tuna on a bed of seaweed salad & chilled cucumbers. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Salad - $22: Assorted sashimi, mixed greens, tomatoes, krab, avocado & ponzu sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Ahi Salad - $17: Sliced seared Ahi tuna, sliced avocado served on a large bowl of mixed greens. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $15: Mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado with sesame dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tappi’s Salad - $15: Squid, smoked salmon skin, seaweed, cucumbers, avocado & miso ponzu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Steamed Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mochi Balls - $7: Choice of 3: Vanilla, mango, strawberry, chocolate, green tea, plum wine, cookies & cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Tempura Ice Cream - $13: Tempura fried vanilla ice cream and banana topped w/ chocolate & caramel syrup. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mango Cheese Cake - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Deep Fried Mango Cheese Cake - $10: With Vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tappi’s Ice Cream Bowl - $5: 2 Scoops of vanilla ice cream, crunchies & caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crepe Vanilla Cake - $8: Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla ice cream, 6 pistachios. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Thai Tea - $6
- Tappi’s Frappe - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shirley Temple - $4
- S. Pellegrino - $4: Sparkling water 16.9 oz.
- Juice - $6
- Soft Drinks - $4: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist
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