🍣 LA | Sushi Takeda – Bursting Uni

It’s been a while since my last visit to Sushi Takeda! With sardine season in full swing 🐟, I couldn’t resist their famous sardine roll — so I went on a whim! It’s been a year since I last dined here. The lunch price remains the same, though dinner has dropped from $280 to $180. This time, I tried the lunch omakase. The ingredients were solid 👌, but maybe because we were the first seating, the seasoning didn’t feel as mind-blowing as before — still, most pieces were excellent! Here’s the nigiri lineup: 🍣 Wild Hamachi Rich and buttery, though with a slight fishy note. 🍣 Chutoro Melt-in-your-mouth tender, with that signature toro richness — beautifully aged! 🍣 Kinmedai One of my favorite white fish — lightly aged with delicate aroma. 🍣 Halibut (Engawa) Chewy and bright with a tangy sauce — slightly overshadowed the fish, but still good. 🍣 Aji (Horse Mackerel) Fatty and flavorful, though the aftertaste was a bit strong for me. 🍣 Hotate (Scallop) Sweet, plump, and bouncy — always a delight. 🍣 Akami Marinated Tuna Simple and clean, though some tendons remained. 🍣 Smoked Bankura (Mackerel) Lightly grilled and smoky with a touch of salt — pure umami explosion! 🍣 Tamagoyaki Roll Classic combo of egg and radish — timeless. 🍣 Seared Kurodai (Snapper) Incredibly fragrant! The seared skin released all the oils, brushed with soy and wrapped in crisp nori — a triple threat of texture! 🤤 🍣 Iwashi Roll (Sardine) The star of the meal! Fat, glistening sardine rolled with scallion, ginger, and radish — one bite and I was in heaven. I even stared at the chef hoping for another piece 😂 🍲 Ikura + Uni Don A bowl of bursting salmon roe and creamy sea urchin — can’t go wrong! Generous portion and so satisfying. 🍲 Crab Leg Chawanmushi Smooth and savory steamed egg custard — very comforting. 🍲 Squid Rice Roll Felt like eating a savory sticky rice wrap — chewy and crunchy! 🍲 Oyster Served with an extra-tangy sauce — interesting, but not my favorite. 💵 At $110 for lunch, this was a great deal considering LA’s rising prices. A wide variety of fish and generous portions — definitely worth it! 😌 ⚠️ Heads-up: Their seating rule is a bit unusual — if you’re not in the first group, you might not get a seat at the counter. #SushiTakeda #LAOmakase #UniDon #SardineSeason #JapaneseCuisine #MichelinWorthy