"Sushi Tadokoro occupies positions on several of our best-of lists, including a spot on the Eater 38 of San Diego, iconic dishes of the city, and where we send folks for the best sushi in town. Though the location and interior are unassuming — think: dark wood laminate tables and pale yellow walls in an intimate, one-room setting — the restaurant held a Michelin star from 2021 through 2023 and is renowned for its Edo-style dishes available omakase or a la carte. The bar is the best view in the house to watch chef Takeaki Tadokoro top-sear Spanish mackerel or hand-slice plump Kanpachi in real-time. Reservations are required." - Keri Bridgwater