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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 1479 reviews

What User likes about Takuma:
This is a truly authentic Japanese izakaya offering traditional cuisine. The owner is very friendly, and the staff is equally welcoming. The food is delicious, and there's an excellent selection of beer and other beverages. The menu does change periodically, but some items remain constant. The overall atmosphere is great! View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Takuma:
It seems we visited at an unfortunate time. Our meal was messy; the California hand roll contained mostly crab meat with no sweetness, and the soup consisted solely of noodles and broth. The jellyfish was intriguing, but it appeared to be old. I would recommend choosing a different restaurant. The service, while slow, was very friendly! View all feedback.

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3.0 ★ from 10 reviews

It seems we visited at an unfortunate time. Our meal was messy; the California hand roll contained mostly crab meat with no sweetness, and the soup consisted so...

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This is a truly authentic Japanese izakaya offering traditional cuisine. The owner is very friendly, and the staff is equally welcoming. The food is delicious,...

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Wow! I visited this restaurant after seeing the great reviews on Yelp, and it did not disappoint. My favorites? It’s a Japanese restaurant. My partner ordered t...

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Good eating, but service was super slow, even if the place had only a few tables with people

Great service and fish is so fresh. Their menu is huge. Even you don't eat sushi you Van find something in the menu you'd like. I strongly recommend this restau...

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Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 537 reviews
Hiromi
07.08.2023 - 07:03

I discovered this restaurant in March and just came back for a Mother’s Day dinner. The food and drinks are of great quality, and the staff is very friendly! Th...

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Avinash
07.08.2023 - 07:03

I absolutely love this place! I can't get enough of Takuma! I've nearly tried the entire menu, and everything has been consistently excellent.

John
07.08.2023 - 07:03

This restaurant offers a mouthwatering selection of dishes, including manila clams simmered in garlic broth with mushrooms, creamy scallop risotto, crispy tempu...

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Michelle
07.08.2023 - 07:03

This place is my favorite Japanese restaurant- the food, service, vibe is completely original. It is like going into a neighborhood cheers- intimate friendly. I...

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Liz
07.08.2023 - 07:03

Best Izakaya #JapaneseTapas the blow-torched mackerel, Kakuni, zarusoba! Thnx Takuma Sukiyaki for the great food!!

Sirved
4.5 ★ from 428 reviews

This food is far superior to what you typically get from Ubereats. They serve dishes that are crafted with great care and attention to detail. I'm curious if th...

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I had another dinner here, and, as always, it did not disappoint. The hand rolls are fresh, and both the fried rice and Yakisoba are delicious and flavorful. Th...

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Looks like we came here at a bad time. Our food was dirty the Californian hand roll had only crab meat (no vegetables) and the soup was only noodles and broth....

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A real legit Japanese Izakaya with domestic food. The owner is very friendly and so is the staff. The food is delicious, and there is an excellent selection of...

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The fresh fish was absolutely delicious. I tried the chicken karaage, sashimi, and spicy tuna dip, and all were fantastic. This restaurant offers Japanese cuisi...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 241 reviews
Joan
06.03.2024 - 12:32

Wow! We had no idea what to expect, but we were truly impressed by the amazing flavors of the torched mackerel, eggplant, and gobo appetizers. I highly recommen...

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Rachael
06.03.2024 - 12:32

My first bento box delivery was fantastic. I tried the sweet potato croquette bento, which was packed with delicious vegetables and sides—healthy and so satisfy...

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Liang
06.03.2024 - 12:32

Gohan is my favorite restaurant. The toban sukiyaki is a bit pricey considering the portion size.

Angelica
06.03.2024 - 12:32

We ordered via Postmates; the food came in cute boxes and was delivered in about an hour. Spicy Tuna Dip $13.95): They give 3 white rice cracker squares which w...

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Michael
06.03.2024 - 12:32

New remodeled, calming atmosphere, fresh and tasty food, cozy place, fast service, kind staff, and variety of Japanese cuisine. You can almost all famous Japane...

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Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 25 reviews
Restaurantji
4.4 ★ from 238 reviews

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