Tanuki in San Diego
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Tanuki

Kensington San Diego, CAJapanese restaurant 4.5 (205 reviews)$30–50

Tanuki is a Japanese restaurant with outdoor seating, serving lunch and dinner. Known for fast service, great cocktails, and an excellent tea selection.

Outdoor seating

Tanuki has outdoor seating.

Food & drinks

  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great tea selection
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Good to know

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Accepts reservations
  • High chairs
  • Bar onsite
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Hours

Monday5–8:30 PM
Tuesday12–2:30 PM
Wednesday12–2:30 PM
Thursday12–2:30 PM
Friday12–2:30 PM
Saturday5–9:30 PM
SundayClosed

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Details from Google Maps listing data, last checked October 5, 2026