Taiko Sushi - Carmichael

Pretty disappointed with the poke bowl that I had for dinner tonight. I’ve enjoyed poke from here in the past, perhaps a year or so ago, but it no longer meets the same quality that I remembered.The fish was cubed extremely lazily, in much larger pieces than in traditional, high quality poke. I got the ahi tuna and the salmon, and neither had the texture that I expect from a quality poke restaurant.I ordered my poke with white rice and the spicy soy sauce, but I was served poke on sushi rice and without any sauce! On top of that, the sushi rice was either undercooked or old, because it was extremely crunchy. It was also very over seasoned with mirin/rice vinegar and overwhelmed the flavor of the entire bowl. When I asked to have sauce brought on the side, it didn’t even taste like the spicy soy I’ve had before, it tasted like their house ponzu (which is very sour, not what I wanted).I unfortunately have come to the conclusion that I shouldn’t order poke from here anymore. This is an underwhelming sushi place, with somewhat okay bento boxes, and… acceptable ramen. (Those are the only items I have tried, I can’t speak for the rice bowls or sides). Save yourself the disappointment and order a sushi roll instead, I’m pretty sure they just shouldn’t be trying to serve poke. Or, honestly, if you’re really looking for good sushi, skip this place entirely and go to Silver Sake just down the street, it’s a million times better. I would only choose Taiko over Silver Sake if I wanted soup or a bento box.

Always amazing service and great delicious food! Love this place!

I’m sorry to give a low rating, but the sushi here was very bad. The spicy garlic edamame was great, but the sushi was on par with a grocery store— did not taste fresh at all and the sushi-rice ratio was unacceptable.

Such a nice sushi restaurant! Nice and cool environment. I came for lunch and had a couple of delicious rolls . Fast and friendly service.

I used to love this place when I found them . I come there pretty frequently , usually . Well lately I’ve been getting take out orders. Must admit that quality of food in restaurant compared to take out is completely different . Two days in a row, sushi rice was undercooked . Today ordered my favorite roll , and it’s falling apart because it wasn’t cut properly . If I wanted a poke bowl I’d get just that . Take out quality speaks volumes , so hate to say that but this may be the last time I’ll be eating from there .