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Eight honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Tara Monsod
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Tara Monsod
- Eater Chef of the Year · Tara Monsod
- Los Angeles Times The 101 Best Restaurants in California
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in San Diego
- San Diego Magazine Best Asian Fusion Restaurant · The Best Restaurants in San Diego
- San Diego Magazine Best Chef · The Best Restaurants in San Diego · Tara Monsod
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Tara Monsod
One number, weighted & current 88
How we score
Nearby in the record closest first
- Lion's Share Drink · 50
- Puesto Mexico City-Style Eat · 55
- Roma Norte Drink · 80
- False Idol Tiki Cocktail Bar Drink · 65
- Craft & Commerce Contemporary New American Eat · 69
- Top of the Hyatt Eat · 44
- The Grant Grill Eat · 75
- Ironside Eat · 44
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