Ta Ke Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Cuisine

User Reviews of Ta Ke Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Cuisine

Yelp.com Review - by hannah c.

4.0 of 5 stars. so came here for a quick bite before a show at whiskey. the place is small, but feels big b/c of the mirror. i must say i was fooled when i first walked in. so there's basically the bar and maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kali M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Take is the BEST. Sushi is top-notch (the crunchy spicy tuna roll, an ever-present "special," is a big favorite), tempura is crisp but not too much so, sunomono is the perfect balance of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Ta-Ke

Great food and soup..im a fan. They have better soup than club sushi but i'd give Club Sushi the edge on the food!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll mention I'm a little biased up front because the sushi chef and owner of Take, Kino Okuba, has been a good friend of mine for many years now. I used to go to his old sushi restaurant, The New...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Best Sushi

I have found it really hard to find a Sushi place that has just right ginger salad dressing plus good sushi! I have eaten at Take about 5 times in the past 2 weeks its that good!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zivago L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice lunch place with reasonable prices for weho.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely abysmal service, uptight atmosphere, flithy, tiny restrooms, and some very overrated sushi for the price you pay...Sushi Park across the street blows this place away....I will never return
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexander L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here for some Omakase, ended up drinking more than eating. The Spanish Mackerel and Fresh Clam was excellent. The most disappointing part of the night, was them running out of fish.Be sure to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just went here again at night for the first time. It was around 8pm on a Wednesday, and the place was SLAMMED. No seats at the bar, I had to sit at a table.They were actually way too busy for their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by diane k.

1.0 of 5 stars. i don't appreciate how my review didn't even show up on the page the last time i searched. I am not sure if it is because it is a negative review and Take Sushi is paying big bucks to have yelp keep...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, there is a tuna head on ice, lying on the counter. And there is a bottle of sake with a whole, coiled snake in it. You think this place might be authentic?Back to the snake sake. It's this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Great place for Lunch

Great lunch specials! There salmon terryaki and various lunch special combintations are a great deal. If you work around the area, you should definitly check it out. This establishment wreaks of "mom and pops"...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got over that fact the door was locked at 11.55am last Thursday. Is that too early for lunch? I had worries that this was gonna be a joke lunch spot, but some patience paid off. After 5 mins we were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The sushi here is great! I am a huge fan. The fish is super fresh. The only drag is that the service can be slow... especially when they're busy. But the staff is really friendly and they make you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great sushi, but be prepared to spend some time there... They are usually busy and the service can take a while. With that said the fish is very good quality and they are very friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Devon B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We wandered into this place after the Yelp event looking for some delicious sushi, and were not disappointed. Yellowtail nigiri was very fresh. Eel was melt-in-your mouth good. We split the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Combos provide plenty of food at reasonable prices

Visitors on the Sunset Strip snack on sushi, tempura, teriyaki and other traditional Japanese cuisine at the bar inside this tiny, wood-paneled dining room. In addition to the regular menu, a handful of combo...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Very good sushi, salads and soups

The menu offers reasonable priced sushi combo plates, nicely decorated and freshly prepared. Choose a combo and get a wide variety of Asian specialties served on a tray. The combos include diverse spicy soups,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Why, oh Why such disappointment???Jess and I had NO expectations (just that they were open), when we meandered into this place. It's not like we had been skipping down the street, arms linked, singing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Woosung A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great sushi, friendly staff and real Japanese cuisine. Sushi was fresh. Saba Sio Yaki, one of typical Japanese meals, was amazing. It really reminded me of one I had in Japan.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jake L.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Outstanding sushi, great service, friendly staff, cute atmosphere"I've eaten sushi in just about every country I've visited, and plenty in Japan. This sushi-ya is by far one of the best I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Take T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hey, this is pretty cool looking back on old reviews. This one was review number 3 back on 8/1/07 from my previous yelp account:...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Wish I have known that.

I have been to this small place couple of times. I had one bad experience :( Usually this place serve "Excellent Fish" (Yes, cap "E"), but that day I sat down at end of the bar and had terrible Sashimi :( I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by eric t.

5.0 of 5 stars. you might read other reviews knocking this place, but lets be honest, this is a real sushi restaurant. no jazzy atmosphere, no glammy hipster hangout, no off the wall style sushi, just a mom and pop...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very, very cute little restaurant in the middle of the Sunset Strip, right by the Hustler Store. Everything from the beaded curtain at the entrance to the very Japanese-y (but not cheesy and over the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aamina g.

4.0 of 5 stars. An open love letter to the adorable Japanese waitress at Take Sushi:Hi! Even though I've become somewhat of a regular, we aren't yet on a first-name basis. And I hope that we never are. Because the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by heejin l.

3.0 of 5 stars. decent sushi at high prices.tuna nigiri for $5! i never heard of such a thing.it was your usual sushi bar, nothing special.it wasn't bad though, just not great.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Convenient and quiet for lunch

Ta-ke Sushi is convenient for the neighborhood residents, and located right in the middle of the Sunset Strip for the visitors. The menu is standard, with some good combinations to make it easy. I'd suggest...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Fresh fish!

I usually pop in for lunch and just ask what the freshes fish of the day is and order that. i've had great snapper there. been wanting to try the toro, but it's pricey. miso soup is good but also pricey. this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well....It was OK. The sushi rolls were pretty good. The were a bit pricey compared to what you are getting. We ordered the lobster roll and it was only 5 large pieces at 14.00. The sake sampler...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Perfect 'Go-to' Sushi Restaurant

This restaurant is a favourite. We must go a handful of times per month, always made to feel at home and always receive great service. Closing time is at 11, where as some places wouldn't let you in 30 minutes...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had Masa all to myself the night if Prom. He looked smoking hot that night and I was the envy of all of the ladies at the ball.When we walked into the Take, our pre-prom dinner locale (and Masa...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Great sushi with amiable staff and patrons

I live around the corner and I finally decided to check it out. It's a shoe-box shaped space with a handful of 2-top tables, but the sushi bar supports at least a dozen. Two chefs worked the bar including...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been coming to this restaurant for 20 years and is has consistently had the freshest fish bar none. It is a true unsung hero in the cluttered Los Angeles sushi scene. Recently it changed hands...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Good Sushi

Ta-ke Sushi is a funky little place that serves up good, averaged priced sushi. The service is pretty slow since they only have one waitress. Ta-ke is a great alternative to the overpriced scenester spots...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Fantastic fish!

In the world of sushi-- it all boils down to the freshness and quality of the fish and Take is simply fantastic. It seems that recently sushi places have become mroe about who's who and image and less about...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by William H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I started working very close to this place so I will frequent it for lunch often. It appears to me that there is 1 sushi chef and one hostess who is a very nice if aloof lady. The chef reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate E.

4.0 of 5 stars. They served us the largest boat of sushi I have ever seen in my life. I wanted to steal the boat. Moreover, EVERYTHING was good. So delicious.Service is eh.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Good Sushi

Great Sushi for below average prices. I like the simplicity of the food. The rolls are simple and tasty.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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You can't not visit it!

Best place where You can eat true japanese sushi, chef Kino knows how to do it! All is fresh, all is good.
menupages.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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one of these secret little places

Such good food. Such nice people Such good prices. Try the "Sho Chiku Bai" sake.
menupages.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ryan s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here once when I was visiting LA before I moved here. Very good sushi and very good sushi chef. I'm jaded because I have had a lot of good sushi in Boston, New York, San Francisco and Tokyo...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by CHERiE Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely agree w/ Kristina R. on this one! Sushi Chef Matsu made it such a fun dining experience! Take is a rather small restaurant, and you'll definitely want to sit at the bar. Although it's on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Great Sushi - Great Service

I work near by and so far I've been to this restaurant three times. The atmosphere is cozy, the sushi chef is always willing to make special order, and the food is great! Try the lunch special sashimi and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Best sushi and Japanese food ever...

We've had sushi and Japanese food in many different cities and countries (unfortunately not in Japan), but this is, by far, the best place we've ever been to. And we've been to some good places before. The...
menupages.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Best Sushi I've Had

This place has the tastiest sushi I've eaten. A cozy intimate atmosphere with most of the seating at the bar, the decor is just fantastic, an ideal setting for a delicious sushi meal. They are open for lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Just go!

We have some very good sushi restaurants in London (Shogun, Ikeda), but they pale when compared to Take Sushi. The fish is always of the highest standard and the incredibly good value. Around 20 pieces of...
menupages.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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OMAKASE is ICHIBAN!

I love this secret, sushi house on the Sunset Strip. It ain't like the rest. Not Koi, nor Katana. A lot more down to earth and definitely Japanese! It's all about traditional recipes in this house. The master...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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Amazing!

This place is a small little wonder! The sushi is fresh and incredibly good quality. It is worth the money, but it is not that expensive for the quality. You have to try it!
menupages.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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Friendly service and a great lunch spot

This new sushi spot is clean, has friendly service, and is a decent value, given it's location on Sunset Blvd. I would stick with the lunch box special.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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SUBLIME

I've been everywhere searching for the best sushi in LA, and I mean everywhere. This is it. The quality of fish is perfect - no soy, ponzu, wasabi needed. The service is perfect - attentive but not obnoxious....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing sushi chef. If you sit at the bar (which you definitely should) you will get served things that don't seem like they come from a mere fish. You don't even have to order. He'll just start...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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The Best Sushi In LA

This place is a hole in the wall but the freshest sushi. The chef Kino is amazing. Very authentic. Try the tuna sashimi with ponzu and jalepeno. The yellowtail melts in your mouth. I have tried all the trendy...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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One Authentic Sushi Bar!

Having lived in Tokyo for a very long time, I know their sushi bars. Boy, this place is Japan! Kinda feels like the small sushi bar in Tokyo you walk into from the busy side street. Bar is a little bit bigger...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Where else can you go for sushi in LA?

This is the restaurant I have known for over 14 years. I came from Japan and can't go any place else, very small place but cozy and nice. The chef Kino is wonderful and Manager Yayoi she is very nice. The fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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As close to Japan as it gets!

You definitely feel like you are in a small sushi bar in Tokyo. You will find yourself eating several unique and authentic Japanese dishes that you normally would not find in other sushi bars in L.A. Ask...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Great Authentic Sushi, but Expensive by Albert C. at InsiderPages

Very authentic sushi, came back recently from Japan and went there and felt like I was having sushi in Tokyo. It's a family operated business with probably about 30 seats (including the bar). I am a picky...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Wow

Fantastic fresh sushi in an authentic environment. I'd eat here every night if I could.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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FANTASTIC hole-in-the-wall sushi

If you're looking for a small sushi spot with excellent fish and don't want the scene of other WeHo sushi hotspots, Ta-ke is the place for you! The fish is amazingly fresh, the atmosphere is intimate and also...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Delicious

The place is tiny and intimate but great. The food was so fresh. It was excellent. The only problem was you have to wait a long time for it. They stress on both menus that everything is made to order. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Xiu L.

4.0 of 5 stars. me and my old roomate went here twice and I enjoyed twice. It's a bit expensive but it's worth the price. You may sit outside on a great summer day and enjoy the outdoor.
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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Friendly & unpretentious oasis

In the heart of the very snooty Sunset Strip is a small friendly place that serves great sushi. Chef Nobu and his wife Mama-san are gracious and charming hosts. Be prepared: the room is small, seating is tight...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2004
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Beginner's Luck

It was only my 2nd time in LA, and my first down the strip. Friend and I were hanging in the city on a Saturday evening after attending a wedding the previous day in Long Beach. Wanted sushi, grabbed an open...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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