Dive into our World

  • The Original Sushi Taisho: A love story.

    It’s not every day that chefs are presented with the opportunity to realize their dreams of owning their own restaurant. Brian's journey as a chef dates back to 2006 when he first was offered the position of sushi chef at the original Sushi Taisho. He was young and eager to learn a form of art that requires a vast supply of patience. Chef Brian is meticulous in his work of art, and is devoted to providing good quality products to our customers.

    Chef Brian brought on his wife Misun to join the team. When Misun first started working as a server at the original Sushi Taisho, she knew that one day, she would be running the show. Together the couple made close connections with all the other employees and became a family. Some of those original employees followed Brian & Misun when they created their own restaurant, and have come back to the new Sushi Taisho to continue the legacy.

  • Hooked On

    With over 15 years of experience as a chef, Brian's philosophy in the importance of providing quality food has not changed. To this day he still takes the lead when it comes to deciding on vendors and when it comes to the ingredients we purchase. Brian plays the biggest part in the restaurant’s ability to serve the best food at the best prices.

    After creating over 100 original sushi rolls at Hooked On Sushi, Sushi Taisho will be his boldest experiment yet. Here we will serve a unique style of sushi, combining new flavors with Japanese fusion.

  • Mr. & Mrs. Yoon, CEOs

    After the success of their first businesses, Hooked On Sushi and Hooked On Poke, Brian and Misun Yoon wanted to try something different. 15 years of experience and 6 established restaurants later, the couple has returned to Carlsbad Village to open up their very own Sushi Taisho, as a love letter to where it all began.

    Over the years, the duo have found a dedicated and loyal group of employees that they consider family. Some of their original employee’s children now work for this same company. The Yoons know they couldn’t have reached this level of success without the entire team’s effort and accomplishments. Thank you for being a part of our journey. ♥

Welcome to Sushi Taisho!

NOW OPEN in Carlsbad Village, this beach-side sushi bar features an expansive menu of Asian fusion bites meshing unique flavors from all over the world. Our chefs have reimagined traditional Japanese cuisine to serve tapas-inspired plates of sushi, tostadas, fresh salads and more.

Pair your meal with one of our specialty sake cocktails or a sake flight for a guaranteed good time! With live music, a completely remodeled interior, and large outdoor patio space, it’s the place to be for the summer.