Thick-cut sashimi does not allow enjoying the texture or delicate natural flavor of fish. The tofu appetizer was delicious, but the miso was poorly balanced. The staff started cleaning shortly after we arrived so we felt rushed from the start, there was someone yelling loudly in the back, and there were burners and kitchen items in the dining area—the atmosphere was not conducive to enjoying a meal. The price was high, as expected in a restaurant catering to tourists. I expect quality sushi in Japan, but even if Takahashi was around the corner from my house in California, I would...
Read moreA wonderful restaurant, highly recommended. Although the restaurant and the chef exude seriousness about the quality and preparation of the fish, the staff manage to create an incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
This time I had uni-don, as it was recommended today due to the quality of the urchins that Takahashi had sourced. His advice of just using a little salt to bring out the flavour was spot on. An incredible experience.
A final note, the black interior, with the orange accent of the placemats, tea, and gas burners creates a very...
Read moreMy family and I visited here from the US and this was some of the best fish I had in Japan.
We ordered the sashimi combo and it was delicious. It came with a tofu starter, miso soup (with mussels) and 9 pieces of fish. It all tasted amazing and the sushi was super fresh and tender.
The chef came out and was very kind to my kids and built a very welcoming environment. I highly recommend this spot!
The waitress only spoke Japanese and the chef spoke English. Having Google translate handy helped...
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