I love Taka’s. I love how it’s not close to home and that going there provides me a sense of adventure. There’s a bunch of little knick-knack stores relatively close that are so quaint. Plus, it allows me to fuel my plate addiction because there are so many to choose from in the second-hand stores – thanks to the lovely white people who donate them.
Aside from that, it is just so fresh. You really can distinguish the quality at this place, especially if you eat uni. It was so fresh, sweet, and incredibly creamy. It’s not as “authentic” as places like Sushi Hachi because they do a lot of playful rolls, but al of it is done well. Most people come here to try their aburi and I highly recommend you do that too. It’s really out of this world, particularly the flounder fringe and foie gras.
On this visit, my family and I decided to do the “omakase” experience, where we just let the chef decide what to order for us. It really makes things a lot easier because they serve you what is fresh on that day and tailor it to what you like if you give them some suggestions. For example, I really wanted unagi so they made a roll that had unagi on it. It was so creamy…
It is a splurge, about $60/person. For a lunch, that might seem a little grand, but you will leave full, perhaps even drooling for more (I hope).
Sashimi platter of Uni, Bluefin Tuna, Engawa, and Kanpachi
Aburi Selection of Flounder Fringe, Wagyu Beef, Foie Gras, Lobster, and Bluefin O-Toro
Handsome Bill Roll
Salmon Toro Aburi Sushi and Tamago Nigiri
Long Live Feasts 