The restaurant, located at 3015 Adams Avenue, is now officially listed as closed on Tajima’s website, which states plainly: “The North Park location is now closed.” The company did not issue a formal public announcement or social media post regarding the closure, making the shutdown largely under the radar.
Tajima first opened its North Park outpost in November 2016, during a period when the neighborhood was rapidly solidifying itself as one of San Diego’s most competitive dining corridors. The location became a go-to for ramen, Japanese small plates, and late-night dining, helping solidify Tajima’s presence beyond its original Convoy Street roots.
Founded in 2001 by Isamu “Sam” Morikizono, Tajima is widely regarded as one of San Diego’s original ramen restaurants, launching well before the city’s ramen boom transformed the local dining landscape. Over the years, the brand expanded across San Diego County with multiple locations, as well as outposts in Tijuana and Maui.
The closure of the North Park location comes as Tajima continues to evolve its footprint. The company recently completed a long-anticipated opening in Crown Point near Pacific Beach, signaling ongoing investment in other parts of the region even as it exits one of San Diego’s most densely packed restaurant neighborhoods.
Morikizono, a veteran of the local hospitality industry, has also been behind several other concepts over the years, including Cloak & Petal in Little Italy and the now-defunct Corner Chicken in East Village.
Tajima currently operates six remaining locations in San Diego County - Convoy, Mercury Street, East Village, College Area, Crown Point, and Plaza Bonita in National City - along with an international location in Tijuana.
The former Tajima North Park was located at 3015 Adams Avenue in San Diego's North Park. For more information, visit tajimasandiego.com.
Originally published on April 3, 2026.
