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Tanuki - Reviews

4191 Adams Ave, 92116 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
386

Reviews

65%

Satisfaction

110

negative

25

neutral

251

positive

What people say about Tanuki

Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Kori H.
Review date: 12/19/2025
10
Excellent Food and Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic. The food was great, and the service was equally impressive. The servers were friendly and welcoming. I'm looking forward to future visits here, especially for sushi night.
  • food10
  • service10
  • servers10
Price per Person
  • 41 - 50 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Bethany Z. L.
Review date: 10/03/2025
7
Great Sake Bar, Food Needs Improvement
This is a cute little sake bar tucked away in the neighborhood. The patio is dog friendly and even has heaters, which is a nice touch. The service is great, and the sake selection is expansive. I'm only knocking off a star because of the food. It's quite pricey; $15 for vegetable tempura felt a little ridiculous, and the spicy scallop roll was bland.
  • patio8
  • service10
  • sake selection9
  • vegetable tempura3
  • spicy scallop roll4
  • food3
Price per Person
  • 31 - 40 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Larissa K.
Review date: 09/13/2025
2
Expensive with Small Portions and Slow Service
My experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The food was very expensive, and the portions were disappointingly small. For example, the special was $15. 00 for only 4 pieces of mackerel, which was very little. We ordered two rolls, and the first one arrived with our special plate. However, the second roll took more than 20 minutes to arrive after we had already finished eating. Overall, it was a very poor experience.
  • price2
  • portions2
  • special2
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Jamie C.
Review date: 09/12/2025
2
Disappointing Sushi Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The service was fine, but I felt a little rushed. Unfortunately, the sushi was bland and not properly made. It was some of the worst sushi I've had in San Diego, and I would recommend spending your money elsewhere.
  • service6
  • sushi1
Price per Person
  • 51 - 60 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Kaitlyn C.
Review date: 08/24/2025
3
Pricey Meal, Lacking Wow Factor
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, especially considering the pricey meal for the portion sizes. I had high hopes for the food, but ultimately, nothing had a wow factor. On the positive side, the service was good and parking is easy as they have a lot. The indoor seating area is small, with most tables located outside.
  • service7
  • parking8
  • indoor seating area6
  • pricey meal3
  • portion sizes3
  • food4
Price per Person
  • 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Paige D.
Review date: 08/13/2025
9
Tanuki: A Favorite San Diego Spot
My experience at Tanuki has been consistently wonderful from start to finish. Every dish I've tried has been delicious, showcasing the evident care that goes into each preparation. The staff is always warm, welcoming, and attentive, significantly enhancing the overall dining experience. While parking can be a bit tricky, the experience is absolutely worth the effort. I highly recommend Tanuki!
  • dishes10
  • care9
  • staff10
  • parking3
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Matthew F.
Review date: 08/02/2025
1
Worst Sushi Experience in San Diego
My experience at this restaurant was very disappointing. The fish was not terrible, but it was the worst I’ve had in San Diego. I was charged for rice, with an up charge for sushi rice, and also charged for salad. Overall, it was a very poor value. The presentation was the worst I’ve seen at a sushi restaurant, and it was probably the worst meal I’ve ever had at a Japanese restaurant. I would avoid this place.
  • fish2
  • charged for rice1
  • sushi rice1
Price per Person
  • 51 - 60 €
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Miriam F.
Review date: 08/02/2025
2
Disappointing Experience, Overpriced
My experience at this restaurant was fair at best. Everything is a la carte, and for sashimi, we were given a pile of thick pieces on a plate with no presentation at all. They charged us $10 for two tiny bowls of sushi rice and also charged for salad. There was no miso soup. We were given only one set of ginger and wasabi for two people. The fish was just okay, with a mealy taste and texture that was not good. We spent $80 and left hungry. I would not go back.
  • fish taste4
  • sashimi presentation2
  • sushi rice1
  • salad charge1
Price per Person
  • 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
jasmine S.
Review date: 05/22/2025
6
Service Shines, Food Disappoints
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The service was excellent; the staff were attentive and great. Food arrived fast. However, the food itself was just 'meh'. I was also expecting a larger portion for the crème brûlée.
  • service10
  • food2
  • crème brûlée4
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Nick L.
Review date: 05/14/2025
9
Incredible Food, Amazing Service, Huge Sake Selection!
My experience at this restaurant was truly incredible. The food was outstanding, the service was amazing, and I was particularly impressed by their Sake selection, which is one of the largest I've encountered at a local establishment.
  • food10
  • service10
  • Sake selection9

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