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

Absolute favorite place to eat Korean BBQ! Cannot even begin to explain how nice and polite the people operating the place are. Such a home style vibe with great swish food! 10/10 recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I came in a few days back, as we were craving some korean food and decided to give this place a try after looking on yelp. And I'm so glad we did because the food here is soooo good and delicious I left with a satisfied belly. The service was great. Our waitress was very nice and funny and even gave us suggestions on what to try! The food was out fairly quick and you get a lot of food for what you pay so 10/10 would recommend! read more

Family and I been coming here for years. Everything is always good all the time. Except this one time and only time, we ordered sushi. The spicy salmon and spicy tuna was the worst sushi ever made and sold. The sushi rice was hard and it was way too spicy. read more

Came here with standard expectations considering their prices. Food was nothing special. -Side dishes provided were not fresh and stale. -Service was an interesting experience... cashier handed me my food as asking if I'm "afraid of getting COVID" as he explained why they don't wear gloves(?)... Sketchy place overall, would not recommend read more

Love this place. The food is great and the service is outstanding. I bring all my friends here and they all leave with a smile and a full tummy. read more

This is a pretty dang good place. Big portions! The bulgoki is excellent. The reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is because it's pretty expensive. I was in a party of 3 and my bill came out to $80 and we'd had no alcohol. They also don't really have a spicy option. Sriracha is what they use to spice it up. read more

Super unfriendly service. I came here with my parents for lunch and the food was pretty mediocre at best and the service was awful. The Korean waitress didn't want to speak Korean to my parents. It was super rude. She couldn't even bear to squeak a thank you when she brought the bill to my dad. I will never be back. I know AZ standards are low due to the scarcity of Asian food, but this place is really mediocre for Korean food and especially rude to Korean-speaking customers. read more

First of all, I'd like to say that the staff here are extremely friendly. I've been eating here for about 3-4 years and they've definitely become a second family to me and I love them for that. There's always a strong family vibe when you walk in this place which makes it a comfortable environment to eat in. Therefore, encountering the staff whenever I come always makes my day and I'm thankful for that! Secondly, the food here is AMAZING. It never fails me whenever I'm craving Korean and/or Japanese food. I highly recommend those to try the Royal California Roll as well as their Bulgogi or Daeji Bulgogi! It's hands down the best you'll find in Az. Personally, I've been to many kbqq places in Arizona and California but Takamatsu is always #1 on the list! I'd give them a 20/20 if I could so good job and keep up the good work! p.s. love the owner, he's just as amazing read more

Coming from Southern CA you quickly realize how spoiled you are with Korean bbq in comparison to AZ. But even with giving some forgiveness points, this place is still pretty bad. Portions are super tiny, pricing is high, meat quality is seriously lacking, and cleanliness could very much be improved upon. I was really excited for this place and drove all the way from the east valley, just to be let down. This is not the KBBQ i was looking for. Next on the list will be Sizzle in desert ridge. read more

We are visiting from Seattle and was really wanting Korean Cold Noodle Soup for all this hot weather and Takamatsu came through!!! The soup tastes authentic and was even great to go! Also got the bibimbap and gyoza and they were sooooo good! Great great Korean food!!! We did not try any of the Japanese dishes but based on these I'm sure they are amazing!!! Please Phoenix go support this place!!! read more

The "best" Korean cuisine you will find in Arizona hands down!!! The food is superb presented beautifully plated and quite appealing. The taste, temperature, and even the texture of the food(s) are impeccable. Seasoned through and through - each bite only begs for more. The service is exceptional. Authentic, genuine, hospitable, unhurried, low-key and casual. Any night of the week is worth visiting however, if you're a sports buff, it's always best to get there during Happy Hour to reserve a good seat at the sushi bar and one of the great monitors beaming overhead. Enjoy! read more

Takamatsu - Delicous Fish and Tofu Hot Pot served up nicely at Takamatsu Phoenix! The absolute best Korean restaurant in Arizona! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

No sushi poor service unkept surrounding but food was ok probably won't go back due to no sushi

This is my favorite restaurant for Bim Bam Bop and Sushi! Great customer service very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere ans they will take the time to explain the menu and how to best experience their food! AWESOME!!! read more

Takamatsu - Best Bim Bam Bop in town!!! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My kids brought be here for my birthday dinner. We started with vegetable Tempura and Korean Seafood pancake(huemul pa jun). Both were hot and delicious. Then we had Korean BBQ, the meat was fresh and tender. Pork Bul go ki, rib eye and prime beef. All outstanding the the BBQ grill didn't burn or char up. The BanChan was ample, fresh and delicious. This must be family run and owned as we were treated so well and the staff is attentive and friendly. Well worth the ride from the west valley. Plenty of parking too. read more

Sushi rolls were okay, but their Korean food was awesome. And the service was great as well. Attentive service, flavorful food, if you see lots of Korean people dining in, you know this place is legit ;) read more

Takamatsu was one of the first Korean barbecue places I have ever tried. I used to think their food was top notch but throughout the years, I feel like I have frequented far better korean barbecue places throughout the valley and in California. This place isn't bad by any means, but it's definitely not the best either. The particular day we visited Takamatsu, the restaurant smelled fishy for some reason. The complimentary appetizers tasted okay. They give you a pretty decent amount. For korean barbecue, we usually order the Beef bulgoki which is always so good and tasty. We ordered the marinated squid as well which was just okay. Unfortunately, they don't give you a lot of seafood; you get a lot of vegetables with it. We got a few pieces of shrimp but the shrimp was marinated well. We ordered the kalbi and the seasoned ribeye and they were both okay too. I do wish they had a better dipping sauce on the side. We've ordered the sushi before, like the salmon nigiri and it wasn't anything memorable as expected. read more

I ordered their korean dish. unfortunately coming from NorCal, kinda disappointed on their dish quality. I was expecting better meat quality, but they use a cheap cut. read more

Never got to the food, only the terrible service. Read reading reviews and happened to be working down the way so I popped in with everyone from work. Sunday afternoon, so almost nothing going on in there. Got seated at the table, got waters. Only lady stopped by a few minutes after and asked if we were ready to order. Being the first time in we had barely cracked the menu and tried to tell her no, we weren't familiar with the menu or food and needed help. All she heard was no and walked away. 15 minutes later no one had come back and we walked out. Really really disappointed with this place. Most places take the time to ask if you've ever been in and help out, regardless of cuisine. We definitely won't be back, and we can't recommend it to anyone either. Fortunately there are other places to eat right across the street. Mexican food instead! read more

Disappointed. Was really hyped about this place from the reviews. Their sushi place is closed due to them not having a sushi chef, unacceptable. Service was at a minimum & food was average. Prices were comparable to a fancy restaurant which it clearly isn't. Glad I got this place off my list, definitely won't be going back. read more

Great place, I'm new to this town so I asked yelp for a korean spot and this was the one nearest me. Was a bit skeptical at first but ask I browsed the menu and then tasted the food wow amazing. Food was great and the service is spot on the ladies here are very friendly as well as busy busy busy. I would recommend this place 5 stars read more

Takamatsu - Great atmosphere and authentic flavors - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Their dishes are pricey, but you get a lot of food. We liked everything we have gotten from them so far. We have tried sushi and the bbq

My husband and I and some good friends dined here yesterday for a birthday celebration. This was our first visit. However, our friends have ate here previously and they helped us with ordering our food. Our appetizers were fried dumplings, Tempura shrimp, and Taka Set Sushi. My son ordered the Vegetable Yakisoba and we ordered the Kalibi Dolsot Bibim Bap (Marinated Rib Meat served with vegetables over hot sizzling rice in a stone bowl). Our waitress brought out a series of pickled vegetables that was very good as well. The food was fresh and prepared well. We had a very nice waitress who was attentive and quick. There were 6 of us in the group, so she was busy bringing out a variety of carefully prepared dishes that we ordered. We ended our meal with a ice cream dessert for our friend's birthday. I recommend ordering the hot tea, its very good. They have offer both Korean BBQ and Japanese dishes. We will return in the future. TIP: If you come in before 7:00 pm, the appetizers are half off. read more

Great friendly staff being super attentive. I decided on the yuk gae jang and it was bland. I don't like the fact they charge you extra for rice and banchan. I'm korean and have never encountered this. read more

I typed Japanese and my zip code in to Yelp and came up with Korean. So off I went. I am pretty sure there are several menu options. I had a lunch menu which had none of the grill options on it and I think there is yet another menu for the sushi bar. Directly behind me I could hear a grill being used and saw a couple of carts of food go past me to the table. Would have been nice to see how all the food was used but I probably would have watched closely enough to intrude on their meal. I ordered a sliced beef lunch box ($8.95) and an iced tea ($1.25). First up was a cloudy bowl of soup with green onions in it, pretty tasty. After a while lunch arrived in a compartmented tray. Front and center was the beef, several gristly pieces. Off to the near left were some pickled veggies and in the far left were, I think, 3 slices of California roll, a piece of apple, some sort of deep fried thingy and some ginger? In the far right was sticky rice and in the very center was some Wasabi. And in the near right was I think a couple of different kinds of bean sprouts, some sort of green leafy veggie and some sort of cake thing. Even though I couldn't identify most of it I ate it all. Obviously it didn't taste bad or I would have ignored some of it. The service was ok but not friendly like it was with the regulars. I would have liked to ask some questions about what was on my plate but got the Big Box store lack of eye contact with every employee that walked past. Oddly, when they brought my entree they did not take away my empty soup bowl. I noticed they did that at all of the tables, only busing once. It looks like the back section of the dining room could be partially closed off for a group. It was an ok experience. I think I would rather go with somebody who knew the foods better. read more

First of all I want to say that we are never eating here again. My friends and I just finished eating at this restaurant and I am so PISSED OFF right now. Before you consider eating at this restaurant, read this post first. The service is absolutely horrible. At first I thought it was OK but then when we needed to go because we were in a hurry but then our waitress just did not want to assist us at all. OK I get it, more customers have arrive but she was obviously avoiding us, even after making eye contact, not once but twice! I get that you are busy but at least have the courtesy to say you're sorry and will help us in a moment. But no! You tell us to fuck off by walking away! By the time we got our check about 15 minutes have passed already. And we even had to request several times for a to-go box and still forgot it when we got our check. Because of the unsatisfactory service I decide to give a low tip to let them know that we were unhappy. But even after all of that has happened...and the soggy sushi...we would have still been willing to give them a second chance because we love Japanese and Korean food. But then as I was backing up in my car the same waitress decides to bang on my window then demand that I erase the tip I gave her and said she "does not accept low tips." Talk about UNPROFESSIONAL! A tip is still a tip. And is based on the quality of your service. All I can is we will never again eat here and I will be making sure my friends and family stay away from this place so that they will be saved from the bad experience that we had. The owner needs to seriously start thinking about changing or fixing his/her staff, or this business is definitely going down. read more

Yes very good and lots of great little side dishes to mix in with your entree. Kim Chee tofu stands out. for me. Might be a little pricy her but don't come here to save your money. Im new to Korean food but this place seems to make people happy, sorry for all those hater reviews when you this famous that seems to attract bad attitudes. Hmm, well i don't think its a sushi house but people keep on rating this place like that is their specialty. I would focus the attention to the home cooked Korean food it has to offer. And when I ask my Korean Friends they seem to prefer Takamatsu. I liked Scotts W's review, unbiased and funny read more

Very bad customer service! I wasn't greeted upon entering; had to wave down a waitress for me to sit down and once I got seated...I sat there for about 10mins b4 anyone asked if I was ready to order. Once they took my order, 20 mins passed and no Bon Chan nothing. I had to ask for water and that was it. Another 10 mins passed and the waitresses just pass me and say nothing. People who came in after me already had their drinks and Bon Chan and there I am...still waiting and nothing on my table. From there, I said screw it and walked out. They lost my business and will never get it! Never going here again! read more

I was here tonight with a whole group of my family! The japche here is good, but everything else was super spicy. We had to ask for the side dishes before they brought them out. Not the best Korean food, OK Korean food. read more

So far, so GOOD! After I was wronged by Seoul Korean Grill, I tried to find another Korean place, failed! Then I turned around to go to Wendy's and it was like the Gods had shone upon me. A Korean restaurant? Right in front of my face? I took directions to another on yelp and it took me back to Seoul! It must have shut down. The tragedy! So here I am, It looks like a dive bar from the outside and I mosey inside and the waiter is all class! Great sense of humor. Ask for Kyle, he's a swell guy!!! I'm like starving, and the bimibap arrives in no time! It's great, but a fried egg? Not for me! I was brought out a raw one in seconds with no charge. The tender rib meat was amazing. Mmm... I'll be back. read more

I was craving Korean food so drove myself way across town b/c so many people recommended the food. I have to say, I was sorely disappointed! I ordered the dolsot bibimbap which is sizzling hot stone bowl filled with rice and topped with a nice medley of vegetables. The key is to mix in the hot sauce and quickly mix everything together while the bowl still sizzles. This was a major disappointment because there was just SO MUCH rice and so little veggies and the veggies that they did use were very uninspired. They could have used some traditional korean greens but instead it was just the plain stuff... I can easily make it better at home. Also, the banchan was bad as well. The marinated garlic stems were horrible and tasted way old... so did the kimchi.. It's not worth the drive but if I'm in the neighborhood maybe I'll try it again one day. I'm used to the great Korean food in LA so my standards could be too high, but I really think this place could put a little more effort into their food. read more

How do you mess up bulgogi?? It tasted like they cooked it and then rinsed it in water. I asked the waitress to taste it and her response - "tastes fine to me, I didn't get any complaints from any other customers". The kalbi tasted pretty good, but the quality of the meat was not good - a bit too fatty. The pork bulgogi wasn't bad, but didn't care for the charred bits. The jap chae was a bit over sauced. Edible, but a bit gummy tasting. The lunch special is a pretty good deal - comes with a few cali rolls that are decent, a dumpling and a little bit of salad. If I'm in the area and I really need some korean food I would consider it but otherwise I'll plan to trek it to Mesa. :\ read more

We are not experts so the friendly and expert wait staff and owner took charge and showed us what to do. We ordered the tenderloin and short ribs and they brought out half a dozen sides of wonderful flavors. The food was absolutely brilliant. The meat perfectly marinated and we had a very memorable meal. I managed to grill all the meat and even my wife who is not a carnivore said this was one her favorite dining adventures. The vibe was great. The atmosphere was "happening." Highly recommended. read more

I am only reviewing the sushi. We waited more than thirty minutes for food. They were somewhat busy however we were hardly acknowledged. The rice on the sushi was too sticky and the rolls were warm. It was a bit humid from the Korean BBQ grills. I won't be back. read more

They don't even deserve one star! I ordered takeout and it was a misunderstanding with the order. When I went to pick it up I tried to change it but they kept saying I had to pay. I told them no I had to change the order. They then took my debit card and told me they were not going to give it back until I pay. I told them I didn't even touch or eat the food they couldn't keep my debit card. They still wouldn't give it back. So once I called the police because of them withholding my debit card they gave it back. These people are rude! Don't go here! read more

I think this was my 3rd or maybe 4th visit to Takamatsu...and definitely my last. Want my review? See Anonymous X's review. There it is. Yeah, I actually had to get up and take our glasses over to re-fill them myself. They never came back and asked if everything was good. I seriously think they just didn't care. It was a really weird vibe, almost like they didn't want us there. Well, they got their wish because we won't be back. Any recommendations for a good Korean place in the valley. I need my Bul Go Ki fix but I'll starve before I go back to the shithole known as Takamatsu. read more

We found huge bug in our side dish, they didn't say any sorry but gave us an angry face instead! Horrible service and food tasted so salty and unhealthy...will not come here again for sure! PS: Is you insist to eat here please make sure to keep an eye on your food since you might swallow HUGE BUGS!!! read more

This place is so cozy and has an authentic feel to it. The food was great but only problem is that we were rushed to order. I'm Asian so I understand how other Asians are when it comes to rushing and being impatient but I didn't even order what I actually wanted because she was standing there waiting for us to order so I felt completely rushed! read more

Some of the best tasting Korean food I've eaten! There seafood pancake and bi bim bap was so good!

Happy hour from 5-7 was great. We tried a couple rolls and some nigiries, all good. Large hot saki is only $3.50. We only had sushi there so this review is not about the whole deal. I love korean food and have to go back. But can someone tell me why bulgogi is so expensive? $17-something... really? Why? Just bumms me out because its one of my favorite dishes. Anyway, two different ladies were serving at our table. One of them was super nice and helpful, but the other one was kind of grumpy, to say the least. There are some other sushi places in the area with great happy hours they are competing against and this experience was only worth 3 stars to me in comparison. Maybe the expensive bulgogi will blow my mind. I guess I have to go and find out. read more