My favorite Korean spots in Arizona since there weren't that many Korean spots in Glendale! However, they have some pretty authentic Korean dishes! Parking is pretty small so parking can be a little difficult when it gets busy! Service is decent and they are very friendly but could be more attentive. It is pretty spacious inside with plenty of indoor seating. However, it can get pretty loud when it is busy so it might be hard to hear one another They offer Korean BBQ but it isn't all you can eat, as well as Korean dishes (tofu soup, bulgogi, bibimbap, etc.), and sushi. There is even a lunch special menu Mon-Fri 11-2:30pm and has a good selection of bento boxes! I've gotten their beef teriyaki bento box and it came with rice, salad, 2 piece California rolls, and 2 pc fried gyozas. Pricing is $13-20 The beef teriyaki is pretty tender, flavorful, and not too salty. The salad is underwhelming and didn't have fresh greens. The fried gyozas were decent, nothing special. The California rolls were ok, not bad. I would say it's 7/10. The bibimbap was very fresh and delicious but a little pricey ($18.95). The bulgogi was marinated very well and rice was super crispy inside the hot stone bowl. Seafood tofu soup was pretty good and not too overly salty. It was very flavorful and the tofu was very soft. I would say it's 8/10 Would definitely recommend and return read more

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We were so sad to find out Takamatsu closed. Takamatsu was our family's favorite restaurant and the only place we celebrated family birthdays for nearly 15 years. Takamatsu was part of our family's tradition and is in our memories forever. The staff, the owner, the food was amazing! Thank you Takamatsu read more

Wonderful Korean food! The kimchi and banchans were fantastic! The meat was good quality and cooked to perfection. Everybody was so sweet. Probably the best Korean I've had in AZ. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Easy parking right in front. No steps and wheel chair accessible. No waiting for a seat. Walked in and immediately seated by friendly staff. Always make me feel at home. You can cook your own meats on their grill tables or you can order plates. They start you off with miso soup and Banchan right after. Food is authentic and always delicious just like I remember from South Korea. The ambiance is homey feeling and plenty of space to sit with an over flow in the back. If you haven't been you're missing out. read more

Takamatsu - Bul Go Ki - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Really good Korean food. This is a mom and pop shop and the restaurant owners and staff is amazing. The service is so friendly and world class. I would definitely recommend everyone come here to try this restaurant! Everything I had was delicious but the service was top level. read more

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This restaurant probably got me out of my comfort zone more than most! Definitely feels like one of the most authentic Korean restaurants in time. In a slightly sketchy part of town, but the restaurant itself is nice enough! First, we started with gyoza! This was perfectly cooked and one of my favorite items we ate. Next, we tried the seafood pancake. Overall, I enjoyed the pancake and there were many different types of seafood in it. The sides were fun to try! My favorites were the potatoes, fish cake, and kimchi. Lastly, we shared the Kaibi Dolsot Bibim Bap. This was really delicious and I would definitely recommend it. It was definitely helpful going with someone who has been before to help guide us on what items to get, especially since I'm a little pickier when it comes to venturing out to new foods. read more

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Cute mom and pop restaurant, good service, Good Korean food - I haven't tried their Korean bbq but the traditional items were delicious. My friend and I ordered the kimchi stew, spicy beef bulgogi, and dumpling soup! read more

Takamatsu - Dumpling soup - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Overall solid place. We were bummed that they were too short staffed to have sushi (not sure if this is permanent?). However the dishes we had were solid. I had the Bibim Bap and my husband had the Tong Kalbi. All of the sides were great. Needs a bit of updating inside as well but overall solid neighborhood spot. read more

Love this place. Everyone there is polite and sweet. Owner is always there and very silly in a great way. They are respectful of those with allergies and gluten free people can find some options here. You can sit at a normal table or grill the meat yourself, we have done both and enjoy it. Great place to bring friends too. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My favorite Korean restaurant I prefer this restaurant over all korean restaurants. The food is so delicious and homely and there service is also so quick and nice. They greet you immediately when you walk in. This place makes me feel so comfortable. read more

Takamatsu - Yuk Gae Jang - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Wow! So bummed! This was my favorite restaurant! The food was amazing & the owner was awesome. We drove all the way from Buckeye to go there for birthdays, fathers day & whenever we could. read more

Holy smokes!! Loved it!!!! Side dishes were delicious. Cold noodle was good, spicy squid and pork was PHENOMENAL!!! It was so good it made me laugh out loud with delight!!! Excellent service staff and attentive. Very friendly and authentic. Highly, HIGHLY recommend. Soju kinda spendy for me but seems to be comparable to the local area. At first I was so sad that this location did not have my pork and black bean but the dishes they served more than made up for it. We look forward to returning to try some more of their recipes! Takamatsu, Thank you so much for a very wonderful meal and exceptional experience!!!!! read more

They're closed. We've been there many times and always loved it, so arriving at the door and seeing nobody there and signs telling where to deliver their mail was a shock. read more

I came back a week later, this time got the larger dinner portion...yet again it was exceptional! read more

Takamatsu - Kimchee Chigae - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here to celebrate a birthday and the food was amazing and everyone had a great time!

Great food. Love the korean pancake. The side dushes that accompany thr entrees are especialky tadty. They include fish cake, cabbage kimchee, potatoes, bean sorouts. I especially like the cucumber kimchee. My family really likes the beef bulgogi. People should ignore all the sushi pictures, they no longer serve any sushi. The souos I have tried have been very tasty. Ask about spice level before ordering any dish. The restaurant us well lit so you can enjiy the dushes in comfort. read more

Hole in the wall Korean restaurant that served authentic food. This is a no frills restaurant that serves Korean BBQ and others. Been there a couple of times for lunch with a large group. The owner was accommodating and had no problem with splitting up checks for 8-10 people in our group. As for the food, I ordered the spicy rice cakes with ramen and it was really good. Ive also tried the bimbimbap with beef which was also good. read more

Takamatsu - Spicy rice cakes, fish cake and ramen - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Korean locals know that Takamatsu is and has always been a great spot for AUTHENTIC Korean food. I'm thankful that Korean BBQ has popularized Korean food, but it's also convinced many new to Korean cuisine that KBBQ is the only form of Korean food (which is not true). Korean customers know to go to Takamatsu for delicious soups/stews, noodle dishes, and rice dishes. Their KBBQ is good but not their specialty (which is okay, that's not what they're known for anyways). Takamatsu is a staple Korean restaurant that stands its own in the West Valley, especially considering that many of these types of restaurants are mostly in the East Valley. read more

Nice little korean restaurant. It's very good place and everyone was very friendly. I am not very knowledgeable in this type of food as far as authentic flavor. Let me tell you... We tried ordering a variety of dishes and every single one was exemptional. I also was recommended that I try Soju and I am a fan of all of it. I highly recommend and will most definitely will be returning. read more

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I have been eating at this restaurant since I was 5 years old -- that's 30 years. They have some of the same waitresses still working there today. It continues to be the best Korean joint around (even living in Chicago with all our options for the same). Do yourself a favor, treat yourself, and order basically anything off the menu. Order especially bulgogi or spicy pork bulgogi (I like to have them cook it in-kitchen vs. at-table DIY, but up to you) -- make sure to ask for some gochujang to go with the meat. Enjoy the delicious ban chan and ask for extra pickled daikon radish like a pro. read more

Don't be fooled by the exterior or location on this one. This place would be great for an intimate dinner or a family gathering. Staff was very welcoming and super friendly. We chose to do the Dak Bul Gogi (chicken marinated in house sauce) and the Kalbi (marinated beef short ribs). The house sauce is very flavorful and the meats we got were very tender. The meats came with several sides to eat including rice, kimchi, cucumber kimchi, bamboo shoots, potatoes, broccoli, and imitation fish cakes. All the sides were already prepared to eat and even they didn't disappoint. We will definitely visit again! read more

Takamatsu - Dak Bul Go Ki and Kalbi Tang - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Our family LOVES Takamatsu! Super authentic Korean food, it's delicious. Richard always takes care of us and treats us like family. Miss Kim and her staff are so kind and take the time to make sure we always have what we need. Jose is an excellent employee who works hard to keep everything clean, stocked and our drinks filled. You won't find a better Korean restaurant anywhere in Phoenix. read more

Best authentic asian food on the west side. It doesn't look like much and I've spent years just driving past this place, but it's truly a great food spot. My boyfriend and I got bibimbap and tofu soup, which is our go to at all Korean restaurants, and this place didn't let us down, both our dishes are delicious. The kimchi banchan was way too salty, I even got a second order of it hoping it wouldn't be so salty, but it was unfortunately the same, I won't take off a star We left Takamatsu spending 41 dollars not including tip, and I will say I have spent less for the same order at other korean restaurants. In any case, I highly recommend coming here if you're in the west side looking for a close by kbbq or just a hearty korean meal. read more

Takamatsu - banchan - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Jap Chae was delicious and I had the hot and spicy beef short rib soup. All the kimchi dishes came out too. Service was super amazing and fast. The ladies really take good care of you. The place has been here 27 years!!! A hidden little gem for sure. So delicious. Don't expect anything fancy, they haven't renovated once. It's all the original build and they no longer do sushi since the demtards hit us with COVID. Love this place and will come back!!! read more

Takamatsu - Jap Chae - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

They are CLOSED. Went today and place is closed down and moved out it appears! Was great food and I hope they have just moved somewhere else. But nothing posted on the door. read more

I got the Bipi Map with mixed beef I believe? Regardless the service was almost too good, that I felt bad. Place has a nice vibe to come and chill with a group. But all the sides were definitely good & worth a try especially if you aren't acquainted to real Korean dishes. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came here to update again! Went in for my brothers birthday and the servers and the owner were so friendly and accommodating! They checked in with us multiple times and the food here gets better everytime! The food is filling and seasoned adequately. We got Galbi meat, seafood pancake, and japchae and each dish was incredibly portioned and tasted amazing. The ambiance here is very nice, small families come here to grab dinner and when we went on a Saturday night, wasn't so busy. Please check this place out, a hidden gem, and I highly recommend for people who love Korean food, very authentic!! read more

I have been coming here since i was a child. Their food is great. I am super sad they don't currently have sushi and i hope that changes soon. Service is typical of an Asian spot. Even when you know the owner. Hahaha. Ambiance is also typical. My kids love Korean BBQ and doing it themselves. I love the hot stone dishes. Their Banchan is also A++. read more

This restaurant has really high ratings. My friend and I decided to try it. First, it's extremely overpriced! Like shockingly overpriced. The restaurant itself is not clean enough the food was meh,no sushi served at all, sushi bar complete shut down lights off and this was a Fri evening. I had even asked if they served it I was told no. While we were eating our dinner there were 2 large groups came in sat down and left both groups as soon as they opened the menu. I asked the server and she said "it was too expensive" ummm yes. But we both had been so hungry. So we gave it a try. For the money we paid we could have had a nice dinner definitely more upscale! In a much cleaner place.The meat was the highlight. We had ordered the dumpling soup and it just was not good at all. Broth was watery. The dumplings were extremely mushy. Not edible. I had also ordered the baby octopus. I'm pretty sure the deep frying really killed it. No flavor,chewy and not pleasant. I had told the server I couldn't eat it as it being overcooked and she stated it's always like this! She had not eaten any of it btw. I probably shouldn't have left 20% but I'm a kind person. I just would never go back or recommend to anyone. I came home and reading the reviews in depth I figured it out. Most of the excellent reviews must be the other restaurant in Tucson, because it does look phenomenal! I mean the excellent reviews are mentioning drinks,sushi and this one in Phoenix doesn't serve either. As well as I asked if they had a happy hour, server told me ,"as long as you're happy"!!! So there must be the confusion because Tucson restaurant does have an excellent happy hour. I wouldn't go back here even if they lowered the prices to half the amount or even less. Sorry but this is a BIG miss IMHO. read more

Omg! My boyfriend told me he used to go here all the time as a kid and loved it. I was excited since I've never been to a grill Korean style restaurant. Bagogi (I might have spelled wrong) is what we each got, and holy cow this is my new favorite spot!!! The meat is so flavorful, and the sides are a fresh compliment! The server and owner checked on us and even showed us how to cook, I loved the atmosphere! Amazing 100/10 read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been hearing raving reviews from my Asian food lover friends! I had to check it out! I'm always a bit concerned when restaurants have two different cuisine, like this place serves both Korean and Japanese. This is a gem you will find in Glendale for Korean food! I can't say about Japanese since I didn't try the Japanese food here. I was craving some Korean soup in the heat of AZ! But a Korean girl needs her Korean soup at times! The waitress was super friendly and suggested what soup to order, which was Yuk Gae Jang. So glad I got that because it really hit the spot! Good amount of heat and plenty of stuff inside the soup! It's not just the broth! Yuk Gae Jang includes egg, shredded beef, and assorted vegetables! I loved it! Naengmyun (Korean cold noodles) was just the right amount of chewiness and had Korean pears which added extra texture inside. Best naengmyun we've tried in AZ so far. Unfortunately they don't have any combos with the noodles but it was quite filling! A little disappointed in the amount of meat in the Kalbi dolsot bibimbab but the flavors were all great! The staff including the owner was super friendly and on top of everything! I highly recommend the Korean food here and I will definitely be returning! read more

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One of the best Korean spots in town Small biz Not a corporate kbbq that seems to be moving in town So it's nice to go to a small biz joint Food is always tasty and on point Lunch has a great deal $ But if you want real Korean food not Americanized definitely try here read more

We did the tabletop Korean BBQ and loved every bite! Spicy pork had great flavor, not too hot at all.

Best service! Bester atmosphere! Amazing team full of the sweetest workers! Most definitely the place to be for Japanese and Korean food!! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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We saw the reviews with pictures loaded with meat and had to try it. This place is authentic and delicious. The service was great. We were on vacation and had to bring our young teen kids. The servers had a good time engaging our kids and encouraging them to try new things. It was the BEST food we had in a week in Phoenix. read more

Oh man the Duk Mando Gook (K8: Dumpling Soup with Rice Cakes) was magnificent! A definite must have! It was beyond delicious, it was perfect, from the broth to the beef and vegetable dumplings to the rice cakes! (The rice cakes have that rice flour texture like mochi, just fyi.) We also ordered the Kaibi Dolsot Bibim Bap but we both agreed we've had better. The façade and interior is more in their traditional style which I liked. Now the restrooms smelled pretty bad, and they also need TLC and an upgrade. The place was packed and busy so the servers attention was thinned out and you could see they were a bit stressed but you could also see that they were trying their best. We also happened to see someone propose here (interesting choice). read more

Takamatsu - K8 was amazing! K10 was okay. (This is only part of the large menu.) - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Takamatsu is located where the OG Ktown of AZ was. This restaurant still holds their quality when it comes to what Korean food is. From their quality meat cuts for Kbbq to their Bomb Jjigae. Me and my family have been coming here for nearly two decades. This is a must whenever I come into town. They are able to accommodate for large or small parties. Takamatsu will always hold a snug place in my heart. This has to be the first restaurant where I would come in alone and order Doenjang jjigae. They do have sushi options all quality. Whole establishment is up to par. Customer service has always been great. No complaintsI can't wait to come here again, eat some good food with my siblings and see the amazing staff. Don't worry they have a lot of in house made Ban Chan! Ah also if you want to cook kbbq at the grill yourself you can. They also can do if for you. YOU HAVE OPTIONS!! I'm excited for my next visit, I'm always jealous when my siblings come here and I hear about it. TAKAMATSU ~~~~~!!!~~~~~ read more

I've been here many times but it's been awhile since the last time. They have very comfortable booth seats with grills in the middle of tables for tabletop bbq. Service is fast and friendly. They also offer typical Japanese food including sushi which is excellent. We shared spicy fish soup (maeuntang) and squid with noodles (nakji somyun). The soups was excellent, spicy and hot, perfect for the winter months. The squid with noodles was excellent as well. The noodles were cooked perfectly and seasoned with drop of sesame oil. Mixed it and slurp it all up. Highly recommend. Enjoy. read more

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We got the Bibim nengmyun (cold spicy noodles) + kalbi combo - good spice and sweetness of cold noodles - decent serving size of kalbi Kalbi dolsot bibimbap (stone pot rice) - mixed in some of the radish soup provided with this Seafood pancake - nice and crispy without being soaked in oil Overall authentic flavors but quite salty for all side dishes and bibim nengmyun. Definitely will come back. read more

Other than being in a sketchy part of town, the food, service and overall ambiance was both delicious and positive. I took my family to Takamatsu on Father's Day and everyone commented on how nice everything was. The inside of the restaurant is older, but is clean, and the savory odors coming from the kitchen were enough to make us even hungrier than we were prior to walking in the door. The waitstaff was spot on, being both friendly and attentive. That means a lot to any dining experience, in my opinion. The food was delicious! We all (party of four) ordered different menu items and were very pleased with how tasty each and every bite turned out to be. We will be returning to Takamatsu in the very near future. read more