I can't speak on the kbbq & sushi but the sul long tang is good. The service was good. The vibes of the place is very casual and a bit old. Would go again read more

Its small family-owned kinda spot, and the staff was super friendly. The Kalbi and the Bul Go Ki were seasoned so well all flavor was kept when cooked. The Naeng Myun noodles tasted great, which added to a very filling meal along with the lettuce wraps and all the sides. The sanchae bibim bap (K9) and the kalbi dolsot bibim bap(K10) were both very good ... especially after mixing in the hot/chili sauce. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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More underwhelming sushi from the west valley. I have friends that swear this place has some of the best, and I'm just not seeing it. Nothing on the specialty roll menu was special. Unagi nigiri-surprisingly scorching when it arrived. It also tasted off, like it was old and reheated. The '21 roll'-Standard tempura with eel sauce and spicy mayo that you can find anywhere. It has four or five different fish in it, but it's not like they really shine. Admittedly tasty. 007 roll-Avocado and shrimp on top, spicy krab filler. Nothing mind blowing. Very watery for a roll of its kind. Questionable. Takamatsu charges decent sushi prices while delivering sushi that just ain't up to snuff. I promised myself not to review this place until I tried the Korean BBQ side that most people come for, but I can't wait that long. Friends don't let friends eat bad sushi. read more

Ok i have been holding off on reviewing Takamatsu because how do you really write up your favorite restaurant? Obviously i love the place! The food is out of this world and my sushi chef is like extended family. My favorite food is sushi. I love to try new and fun places but it all always comes back to Takamatsu. Ok so first : they have everything from sushi to Korean BBQ- to noodle bowls. If you love sushi and Korean - and a great noodle bowl - this is the golden goose of spots to eat. Yes they have cooking @the table or you can order it to taste. Yes they have ALL traditional Korean plates and yummy sides. I suggest the pork belly! Second: i go there to eat SUSHI - this is my sushi spot. My safe place with amazing food. Its a perfect date spot! I sit @the sushi bar with Jon and i know im about to love everything that touches my lips. This is my happy place. First fav: Tuna mango Nigiri and Spicy Tuna Mango Nigiri - this was created by head sushi chef Jon :) it is an amazing pairing of flavor and a not miss!!!! Second fav: Sashimi Salad - this is a mix of tunas,salmon and smelt! With a spicy twist! The thought makes me salivate! Third fav: Screaming Orgasm - a take on tuna tataki that is mouth watering and makes me literally moan how good it is. Its amazing! And the last thing i love about takamatsu is that Jon shops for his Customers. He cares about quality in the fish and veggies and is always keeping the menu fresh. Now reading the yelp reviews i see the number 1 complaint is service time - no Takamatsu is not a Fast Food Spot- the food here is made fresh and with love and that takes time- this is a Meal place - you come and have a Food Experience. If you are looking for a quick meal - i suggest you slow down and start appreciating what you let touch your lips. read more

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Can we put negative stars?? Worst dining experience ever! Right from the moment we sat down, the server was pushy and rude. She came over about every 90 seconds while we were trying to look at the menu and just kept rushing us. During that time, we changed tables (were first seated at a grill table, but decided to move to a regular table). I grabbed my place setting to take it with me and the server yelled at me to leave it. My hand had already been on the top of the plate- she proceeded to grab the top of the plate with her bare hands and set it back down for the next person. Last I checked, COVID was still a thing. So, that was a bit disturbing. After being rushed so much, my daughter finally ordered and, before I even got a chance to say anything, the server pulled the menu right out of my hands and walked away. I never even got to order! Maybe two minutes went by and I asked her to cancel our order and we were going somewhere else. She started running across the restaurant yelling at me that it was "too late, already cooked!". Really??? In 2 minutes time??? She ran back with an appetizer of gyoza that had just come from the deep fryer and was pooled in grease. Then, somehow came flying back a few minutes later with what was supposed to be chicken teriyaki, but was cheap, fast-food grade processed and pressed, rubbery chicken byproduct and a small cup of soggy rice. My daughter took one bite of the gyoza and spit it out. I tried one piece of the chicken and we pushed everything to the edge of the table (including the ice tea that neither of us touched). It was awful. About 15 minutes later, the server came back and asked if we wanted a box. I said "no, we didnt eat it becuse we didnt like it." She just grabbed the food, came back, dropped off my bill and charged me full price. Never even apologized that we didnt like or food or offered to get us something different or even a discount! I was so bafffled with how the whole visit went that I just paid the bill and left. I immediately regretting paying anything at all, but it was done and we left. Obviously, we will never go back. read more

I swore I had already reviewed this place. But I must've been hallucinating (again.) I had stopped in here quite a while back, to pick up some sushi, gyoza, and seaweed salad to go. I was pretty unimpressed, and I remember thinking I'd give it two and a half stars. However, I went back on Friday, and went for the full-on Korean BBQ experience -- a first for me. And I am so glad, I gave Takamatsu a second chance, especially where they can show off their star attraction. I was a little early, and decided that while I was waiting for my dining companion, I'd sip a G&T. Bad idea. First, I had to point out to the server which bottle on the bar was the gin. Then, I tried (and failed) to explain what tonic was. I got a gin and soda, no lime. I doctored it up with a sugar packet and the lemon wedge from my water, but ulgh. Again, my bad for not playing to their strengths. I should've gotten a beer, or heck, a plain ol' shot of booze. Since it was the first Korean BBQ experience for us, we decided to pick one thing we'd heard of and one that was kind of healthy. We went for the bu-go-ki beef and the shrimp. Our server returned with about a dozen little dishes full of fixins, and placed a grate on the grill and turned it on. The dishes contained kim-chee, fish cakes, something spinachy, something bean sprouty, little minnow jerkies, bean paste, tofu, pickles, jalapenos, and garlic cloves. I may have forgotten a couple of things. I don't know if we were getting the short shrift, or if our server assumed we were pros at this, because the process was not explained at all. Luckily, I'm a grilling fool, so I just dove right in and started cooking some meat. We also had to flag her down in order to ask what some of the things were as well. In addition, when we were done with our beef, and were ready to move onto shrimp, she didn't change the grate. I didn't even know this was an option, until I saw a neighboring table have it done. I tend to think it was just shoddy service, since we waited ages for drink refills as well. I don't want to say it was because we were some of the few non-Koreans there. I think it was more likely that it was because we were just a two top, and not doing mad shots of shoyu = less opportunity for a big tip. Either way, the service part of the experience kind of sucked. Nonetheless, I'd readily come back -- maybe with a group. read more

Takamatsu - mmm fixins - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Consistently good Korean food. One of the few places that does Stone Bowl Kalbi Dolsot Bibim Bap well.. the stone bowl is hot enough when the dish is made that it fries the rice along the bowl. the result is crunchy rice that you can scrape off of the hot bowl after eating the vegetables, and sweet rib meat. I'm sure it makes doing the dishes no fun. But, for the customer it's totally worth it. read more

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service very good food pretty good salad very good beef could be fattier but is ok pricing so no complain if u like ripe ferment kimchi this very good sauce is sesame and pepper could have more variety of sauce pork belly good and fat pork bulgogi good taste and good marinade ssamjang good too doenjangjigae very good a+, could less the salt but ferment flavor good read more

We love this restaurant. They have a quaint and impressive sushi bar. The experience is authentic and hospitable! The servers remember your name and favorites. The door is amazing! I was referred by the local real estate school access the street and we've been frequenting it as our weekly date night and family gatherings for years now! Tell Richard or Tsang that you read about them from us Tim and Jenny, on Yelp :) read more

Takamatsu - When family visits from Seattle and are impressed, you know you've suggested a great place! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Takamatsu has to be my favorite Korean bbq restaurant on the west side of town. Here you can either be seated at a table with a grill where you can cook your own food, or have the kitchen make it ready for you to eat. If you're not feeling Kbbq you can even order sushi here! I love coming here mainly for their banchan. The food is always delicious and comes out quick. I often come with my little nephews and nieces, they love it here too! The waitresses are super nice and outgoing, whenever I come here I feel like family! read more

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3 words: authentic family fun. best kbbq in the us 1. fast service 2. cool people 3. fun vibes 4. good laughs 5. i love kbbq !!! read more

Hands down my favorite Korean restaurant in the valley. From a Koreans perspective, who grew up with my Mom's cooking, this place has served as a good replacement for when I need a fix. I think the most surprising aspect of the restaurant is the service. I ve been to Korean restaurants in nearly every state I ve visited and service generally sucks. Takamatsu is a rare exception with the servers being attentive and getting things taken care of quickly. The food is great and prices are reasonable. Well worth the drive to get here from the East Valley. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had bulgogi and their rib meat bibimbap.Pretty dang good, left no scraps, enough said :)

Awesome sushi and great experience. Came here for my birthday with friends. We sat at the sushi bar and Kasper was the best. He was very friendly and explained anything I asked. My food was amazing. Service from Kasper was great. Took a while to get drinks, but overall awesome. We will return for sure!!! read more

Takamatsu - Crispy California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Over priced and filthy. Portion was too small and smell funny. There was any single eatable side dish. It was my second time visit. First visit was summer of 2017. I will never come again and I will recommend everyone not to go this restaurant. I ordered 4 lunch menu and cost over $60 dollars. read more

Great food and wonderful service. Love the bi bim bop with steak. Sushi is fresh and Sake selection is decent.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food came out quick and was very delicious. We will definitely be coming back.

Very friendly. The food was so delicious. Definitely recommend. You can also cook your own meat here. My husband and I were originally going to another restaurant but thE wait was 2 hours. Glad we decided to come here. Will be coming back again. read more

This place was great. The food was delicious and fresh. The service was great. I had Beef Bulgogi so good with all the traditional sides. Shrimp tempura was so good. Shrimp tempura Udon soup huge and so good. The portions are really big as well. Try them out. I recommend. read more

Love it here !!!! Food is wonderful . Service is attentive and friendly . Have been going weekly !

Got some Bulgogi and beef tongue. Also got bimbimbap and a bowl of some fresh sashimi and rice with veggies (forgot what it was called) Side dishes were amazing. Its not all you can eat korean BBQ, but the quality of meat is well worth it. Met Richard and his family. They were very funny and friendly read more

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The food here is AMAZING and the service was exceptional! The restaurant is very clean and welcoming.

My girlfriend and I came here for Korean BBQ with her sister and her boyfriend. They're regulars here I guess but my girlfriend and I generally don't eat around this area. However, I had passed by here a few times and heard it was very good. We came inside during the game and it was playing on one of their many TVs. The place had an alright amount of people inside. It wasn't loud inside. We ordered a bunch of items and beer. The pricing was decent but we eat a lot even though we're average-skinny. The bulgoki was delicious, kalbi was delicious, and sul long tang was very good. We fried up the meat ourselves on the built-in grill in the table. They also offer some Japanese cuisine as well. Their selection of Asian beer is decent I guess. I wanted some Tsingtao but they have some regular Kirin beer. The interior looks like they could fit quite a lot of people. Ambience was casual and well kept. The customer service was pretty decent. The parking lot was plenty of space though it was shared with nearby shops. I didn't use their restroom but I'm sure it's clean. There's no smokers patio but you can just walk outside and smoke. Overall, I would recommend this place. It's a good date night place and the food is good. Pricing is decent. Like I said, we ordered a lot because we eat like fat asses, heh. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

How can I describe Takamatsu in as little words as possible? Simply amazing. When you walk in, you have the option of a regular table, or one with a BBQ grill built right in ;) of course I had to go for the grill option. I opted for the beef tongue that I will soon grill myself, and I went for the Pork Tripe and Intestine Stew that I requested extra spicy. Everything was phenomenal. The beef tongue was sliced paper thin and was so tender that it melted in my mouth. The stew was spicy but not too spicy, the tripe was tender and delicious and the intestines were absolutely amazing. The stew had the affirmations as well as pork, rice noodles, veggies and a spicy broth. This all came with a bevy of vegetable sides provided prior to the food arriving, such as kimchi, seaweed salad and many others. I would definitely recommend. I also can and will be back. read more

Takamatsu - Spicy Pork Intestine and Tripe Stew. Bubbling like a volcano, delicious and simply amazing. - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We came here last night and they were packed, and we had a large party, so we decided to come back today. The staff was amazing and seated us quickly. The food came out quick and was amazing, the kimchi was off the hook good. We also ordered sushi, which was thick and large pieces, and tasted great. Everything from the sticky rice to the seasoned ribeye was delicious, and the staff was great. Definitely coming back here again, just have to make sure to come early if coming with a large party. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Went here for a family birthday and enjoyed one of the best Korean BBQ dinners I've had in the United States. The meats were all seasoned authentically and the portions were very generous. The staff is very warm, welcoming and playful. We had a wonderful dinner and a wonderful evening Takamatsu. read more

Great food, the sides are delicious, my family and myself have visited it about 4 times, the service has been so friendly every time

I was craving a Korean staple, just some simple pork belly. It was very expensive and was actually more like an actuarial bacon than any other pork belly I've had at Korean grills and the bon Chan was not to my personal liking or flavors. I just think there are better options. read more

OK this is one of those places that you come to hang out your friends to drink and cook some food it is expensive just because you need to cook it your self it is tasty I recommend the squid it was the best overall the beef was good the chicken was just ok the kimchi was kind of bland all the other condiments were okay you don't get much service you bringing your condiments and raw food and you cook at your pace to come here just to eat I would not recommend it but if you're coming out if your friends to hang out somewhere you can drink that's a great time the sushi bar is ok didn't seem like the quality was very high though I think I could get better at a all-you-can-eat place read more

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Never saw server after order even after three attempts to contact her. Food really expensive and just ok in taste.

This has become our go to place for Korean BBQ. It's really a great find, with BBQ tables and wonderful service. The sushi is pretty good, too. We have gone as a couple and sat at the bar and we have brought 5-7 family members ad used the BBQ tables. We have never ordered much alcohol and have gone and shared a small meal, they were very gracious and let us sit for a while and didn't rush us. My favorite thing on the menu is the Sashimi Salad, it's really just a bowl of lettuce and raw fish and it's so delicious. The dressing is so amazing. If you want a BBQ table you often have to wait - it's a very popular place. It's worth the wait, and the server will help you select some nice meat options for your group. We recommend the Rib Eye. I think the cost is very reasonable and we love Korean so this is one of about 15 different Korean restaurants we have visited in the last 3 years - across a few different states. This is one of our top finds for yummy and value. Enjoy read more

I am so disappointed right now that I didn't find this place sooner. I can't believe this place does not have five stars. What is wrong with you people?! Food quality was spectacular. Service was impeccable. Super friendly staff and owner. Super clean. Holy cow I fell in love with this place. MUST TRY! read more

I went to Takamatsu on a Friday night with some friends. This place is open really late- I think 2am?! We walked in around 830 and it was busy. Within an hour there was not an empty table in sight. It was my first Korean BBQ experience and I enjoyed it.We sat at a table that did not have do it yourself BBQ because we didn't want to wait. The meat was super tender and my friends said the kimchi was on point! Service was a little gruff but attentive. Our drinks refilled and everything was fresh and tasty. The decor is outdated and the neighborhood is on the sketch side but it didn't deter us from giving this place a try. Next visit we will definitely try the BBQ table and get a little more adventurous with our menu choices. read more

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I have driven past this place many a time ,and saw lots of cars out front. Always wanted to stop so tonight I did. They have an extensive menu, lots of things I want to come back and try. Tonight I wanted to try the happy hour specials, so I had the spicy crab roll,tempura shrimp and the shrimp dumplings.I also received complementary miso soup. They were all fantastic, and I was pleasantly surprised. I will defiantly be back. read more

Takamatsu - Spicy crab sushi - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Went to Takamatsu in Glendale off 43rd/Dunlap. Delicious food and great service. Best Korean BBQ I've had in a long time. Chicken Katsu and the Bulgogi are awesome read more

Fast paced and friendly. I enjoyed the gyoza and kimchi bibimbap. The side dishes we're delicious and portion sizes generous. read more

Takamatsu - Kimchi Bibimbap, gyoza, and sides. - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Lunch review start to finish. Parking is limited and shared with multiple businesses but we had no problems finding a spot. Inside is mostly booth seating with bbq and kitchen tables available. Our booth had tape on our seats to patch tears and the seating area could use some tlc. Prices are above average with JapChae at $15 appetizer. Portion size was average. We ordered bimbim naeng Myeon, spicy pork with lettuce 2 waters and a sprite. Husband did not like the cold noodle while I enjoyed the flavor the bowl did not come with much liquid and I also bit into a piece of old tasting beef which ruined the dish for me. The spicy pork meat dish was Phenomenal and the kimchi was very flavorful. The Myung bean sprout was not as crisp as I like but overall had good flavor. Service was incredible and the staff was very friendly. Does not offer as many standard sides and condiments as other restaurants such as the Korean dipping sauce but overall the service was incredible but the flavor of the food does not match the price they ask for plates. 3 star for great flavor and service but poor environment and cost. read more

Great marinated meat and good sides. Place is a gem. Hidden around north phx, with plenty of options for good eats. But do not pass up on this place as the people who work here are super friendly. Plenty of food options like sushi n Korean bbq. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Based on the reviews we gave it try, looking forward to Tempura shrimp. Unfortunately it left a lot to be desired. It was simply deep fried in a heavy oil that coated your mouth and not the tempura batter found in upscale restaurants. The soup was simply beef onion broth with soggy thick noodles. We were sorry after we got home that we ate the food at all. The service was good though and the eatery was sufficiently clean. read more

Service could be better by the server. And I hoped that they would take the happy hour prices into consideration without me telling them about it when the check comes with the regular prices on it. Korean BBQ is alright, the Kalbi was stiff but the beef tongue was great. The onion salad is also tasty. read more

Takamatsu - Happy Hour - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona