Takara Japanese Restaurant — Restaurant in Medfield

Looks like I will be coming here a lot more to sample things on their varied menu — good variety of rolls, more traditional Japanese restaurant offerings (udon, katsu, tempura, sashimi, sushi, etc.) and Korean (bibimbap - both cold and hot served in stone bowls; bulgoggi; etc.) Also a nice lunch menu. My first visit and impression was very favorable. 06/24/22 update - second lunch visit: ordered the chirashi bowl for $12.50. The sashimi was of acceptable quality but medium grade. Top grade fish would run you at least $10 more; so their chirashi is fairly priced but not spectacular. The bento box I had on the first visit was a better choice for lunch. Update: 09/05/22 - Takara is now one of my “go-to”restaurants — they have improved the lunch special bento in terms of presentation, and everything I’ve ordered is...

I mostly do takeout at Takara, and it's usually pretty fast. I like that the menu has Korean and Japanese specialties as well as (usually really good) sushi. I really like their okdol bibimbab; it's my go-to when I want Korean comfort food and can't go too far from Medfield. I only deduct a star because on busy nights, the bar can get really loud and crazy and when I've gone to eat in the dining area, I can still hear the inebriated while I'm trying to enjoy my meal. I know carpets are unsanitary and difficult to clean, but it would be nice to have something to dampen the bar sounds. Still, great place for takeout and props to them for using recyclable...

Amazing sushi. I’ve been going here for years and the quality is always top-notch. It does get very busy, but when it isn’t the atmosphere is calm. The fish tank is pretty cool. The construction of the maki rolls is always great, and to be honest it all tastes amazing. I would recommend the maki named after the surrounding towns, for example the Wellesley roll. The other food is good too - the tempura and beef bibimbap are delicious. Best...