Tajima

Omu-yakisoba.

Mabo tofu ramen. 
Started out good but it grew...off...me?  Can you say that?

Karaage bowl.

Okonomiyaki.  Kind of lumpish and heavy.

A very pretty onigiri...well, except for that creepy-looking takuan.

Rating: Two thumbs down
Date: 3/19/13
Time in: 8:40 PM
Time out: 9:42 PM
Servers' recommendations: Karaage bowl, mabo tofu bowl, chicken katsu bowl, curry ramen, hayashi omu-rice, Japanese flavor steak
What we ordered: Omu-yakisoba (Miko), karaage bowl (Nick), mabo tofu ramen (Jenne), okonomiyaki (to share)
Number in our party: 3
Final check amount: $44.17
Price per person: $14.72/person
 
Notes: 

• Servers' recommendations were given with confidence!  We had two who waited on us, and they were both helpful and charming.  Unfortunately, I hated the omu-yakisoba that the girl recommended, but I felt like I had to eat a good amount of it so she wouldn't feel bad. 
• They revamped and are expanding.  They used to focus more on Japanese clientele, and now they're gearing toward yuppies.  Tajima used to be homey, and they had manga in the waiting area and Japanese signs.  Now, it's all fancy with a big bar.
• This restaurant was a go-to for me, especially for late-night dining.  Now, I would just go to Yakitori Yakyudori or Yokohama Yakitori Koubou.
• They have fountain soda!  This is very rare in an Asian restaurant, Nick notes with excitement.  (Jenne and I could not care less.)  

RESTAURANT INFORMATION 

Address: 4681 Convoy St, Ste 1
Phone number: 858.576.7244
Website: http://www.tajimasandiego.com 
Accepts credit cards? Yes
Parking: Shared lot that's pretty tiny, but there's decent turnover, so you can usually squeak into a spot that someone's pulling out of.
Ideal group size: 2-4
Available vegetarian options: Plum onigiri, salads, veggie tempura
Noise level: 3.5