Sushi Taisho Menu

Welcome to Sushi Taisho, an exceptional Asian Fusion restaurant located in the heart of Carlsbad, California. This women-owned, Asian-owned eatery combines traditional Japanese flavors with a modern twist, ensuring a delightful experience for every guest.

One of the standout features of Sushi Taisho is the diverse menu offering. You will find distinctive sushi combos, such as the Taisho Combo 1, which includes tantalizing nigiri and your choice of a classic roll. The vegetarian options, like the Cucumber Roll and Garden Roll, demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and flavor.

The atmosphere is both casual and trendy, making it ideal for groups or intimate dinners. Outdoor seating adds to the charm, allowing you to savor your sushi while soaking up the California sun. With convenient services like catering and delivery, Sushi Taisho epitomizes culinary versatility and quality.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary sushi experience!

Appetizers

Edamame (gluten free) (vegetarian)

salted soy beans. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$5.00

Garlic Edamame (vegetarian)

soy beans seasoned w/ lemon pepper, minced garlic, spicy ponzu. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$9.00

Chicken Gyoza

6 pcs deep fried w/ ponzu sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.50

Pork Gyoza

6 pcs deep fried w/ ponzu sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$7.50

Vegetable Egg Rolls (vegetarian)

6 pcs filled w/ mushroom, pea, cabbage, carrot, served w/ ponzu sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.00

Soft Shell Crab

3 panko-fried soft shell crabs, served w/ ponzu sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$12.00

Panko Mushroom

panko-fried portabello mushrooms served w/ spicy mayo, captain sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$15.00

Vegetable Tempura (vegetarian)

tempura fried broccoli, carrot, onion, zucchini, pumpkin, green bean, served w/ tempura sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.00

Shrimp Tempura App

6 pcs tempura fried shrimp, 1 pc onion tempura, served w/ tempura sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$9.50

Mixed Tempura App

vegetables & 3 pcs of shrimp tempura served w/ tempura sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$10.00

Wasabi Asparagus Tempura (vegetarian)

tempura asparagus in wasabi batter served w/ spicy mayo. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$12.00

Jalapeno Poppers (spicy)

4 pcs stuffed jalapeno w/ ebi shrimp, spicy crab, cream cheese, topped w/ spicy mayo, eel sauce, captain sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$10.00

Monkey Brains

deep fried avocado stuffed w/ spicy tuna, spicy crab, drizzled w/ eel sauce, spicy mayo, captain sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$18.00

Agedashi Tofu

cornstarch fried tofu topped w/ bonito flakes, tempura sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$7.00

Takoyaki

6 pcs octopus-filled balls of batter topped w/ bonito flakes, yakisoba sauce, mayo. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.00

Bulgogi Fries

fries topped w/ thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy mayo. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$15.00

Shishito Peppers

stir-fried w/ butter, topped w/ fresh ponzu made in house, togarashi. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.50

Poke Nachos

fresh house nachos topped w/ tuna marinated in soy sauce, avocado, cilantro, sliced jalapeno, furikake, spicy mayo

$18.00

Albacore Temptation (spicy)

5 pcs thinly sliced albacore, topped w/ jalapeno, sriracha, soy mustard, green onions, fried white onions

$18.00

Beach Bum

6 pcs deep fried rice topped w/ spicy tuna, avocado, jalapeno, spicy mayo, captain sauce

$20.00

Hello-Tail Carpaccio (spicy)

5 pcs thinly sliced yellowtail, topped w/ jalapeno, sriracha, ponzu sauce, masago

$18.00

Tuna Crudo

5 pcs thinly sliced tuna, topped w/ white onion, togarashi, spicy chili oil, ponzu sauce, green onions

$20.00

Poke Tower

rice, tuna, spicy crab, avocado, seaweed salad, crunchies, spicy mayo, eel sauce

$18.00

Sandy Cheeks (spicy)

6 pcs shrimp, spicy crab, avocado, jalapeno, togarashi, sliced lime, cilantro, soy mustard sauce, sriracha sauce

$18.00

Seared Tropical Sunset Carpaccio (spicy)

6 pcs seared tuna, mango, pineapple, jalapeno, avocado, red onion, cilantro, squeezed lime juice, w/ ponzu sauce.

$20.00

Spicy Sunrise (spicy)

6 pcs albacore, spicy crab, avocado, jalapeno, sliced lime, cilantro, togarashi, soy mustard sauce, sriracha sauce

$20.00

Mango Pineapple Ceviche (vegetarian) (spicy)

pineapple, mango, jalapeno, avocado, red onion, cilantro, squeezed lime juice. served w/ your choice of fried rice paper OR house tortilla chips.

$20.00

Contemporary Items

Salads

Green Salad (vegetarian)

mixed greens, tomato, carrot, served w/ homemade house dressing. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$4.00

Sunomono Salad (vegetarian)

sweet & citrus pickled cucumber glazed w/ ponzu sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$7.00

Seaweed Salad (vegetarian)

glazed w/ ponzu sauce & sesame oil. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$8.00

Poke Salad

mixed greens tossed w/ house dressing w/ tuna chunks, seaweed salad, avocado, glazed w/ soy mustard sauce. may contain sesame seeds & green onions.

$18.00

Unagi Bowl

baked eel, avocado, drizzled w/ eel sauce. served over white rice & garnished w/ vegetables.

$20.00

Poke Bowl

tuna, spicy tuna, spicy crab, masago, avocado, seaweed salad, cilantro, sesame oil, soy mustard sauce.

$20.00

Udon

soy broth w/ thick rice-wheat noodles, fish cake, cabbage, carrot, seaweed, onion, green onion. served with a side of white rice.

$15.50

Yakisoba

sweet stir-fry noodles w/ cabbage, carrot, onion, broccoli, green onion.

$16.00

Bowls Noodles

Sashimi (4 pcs)

Albacore Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Escolar Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Halibut Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Octopus Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Salmon Fresh Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Spanish Mackerel Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$13.00

Yellowtail Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$14.00

Tuna Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$14.00

Seared Tuna Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$14.00

Bluefin Tuna Sashimi

4 pcs sashimi

$20.00

Toro Sashimi

$30.00

Sushi Combo

Taisho Combo 1

1 pc of nigiri each: tuna, salmon, albacore, shrimp, yellowtail. includes your choice of 1 full roll: california roll OR spicy tuna roll OR shrimp crunchy roll.

$20.00

Taisho Combo 2

3 pcs tuna sashimi, 3 pcs salmon sashimi, 2 pcs albacore nigiri, 2 pcs yellowtail nigiri, 3 pcs tuna maki, 3 pcs salmon maki, 4 pcs ebi maki, 4 pcs salmon roll

$40.00

Taisho Combo 3

4 pcs california roll, 4 pcs spicy tuna roll, 1 pc of nigiri each: tuna, salmon, albacore, yellowtail, eel, snow crab, escolar, halibut, seared tuna, torched salmon w/ spicy mayo

$42.00

Taisho Combo 4

4 pcs tuna sashimi, 4 pcs salmon sashimi, 4 pcs albacore sashimi, 2 pcs tuna nigiri, 2 pcs salmon nigiri, 2 pcs yellowtail nigiri, 6 pcs salmon maki, 6 pcs avocado roll

$58.00

Albacore Tombo Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.00

Avocado Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$4.00

Bean Curd Inari Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$5.00

Blue Crab Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$9.00

Eel Unagi Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$7.00

Egg Curd Tamago Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$4.50

Escolar Abura Bouzu Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$6.00

Flying Fish Roe Tobiko Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$6.00

Halibut Hirame Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.50

Krab Kanikama Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$4.50

Octopus Tako Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.00

Salmon Sake Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.00

Salmon Roe Ikura Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$7.00

Scallop Hotate Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$6.00

Seared Tuna Tuna Tataki Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.00

Shrimp Ebi Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$5.00

Smelt Egg Masago Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$5.00

Snow Crab Zuwaigani Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.00

Spanish Mackerel Aji Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$7.50

Sweet Shrimp Amaebi Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$10.00

Yellowtail Hamachi Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.50

Tuna Maguro Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$8.50

Bluefin Tuna Hon Maguro Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$12.50

Tuna Belly Toro Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$18.00

Sea Urchin Uni Nigiri

2 pcs nigiri sushi

$20.00