I've been here twice and it always feels very homey. The warm and spicy broth of the Hokkaido ramen is a must and they are very generous with their portions, especially the pork in the ramen. The sushi is always amazing, I recommend the salmon maki and the tuna, so fresh and tasty. Our server was very friendly and we had a nice conversation! Overall such a great experience and she even gave us some complimentary sweet potato tempura! The pricing was also very reasonable... go check it out read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Hokkaido ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This used to be one of my favourite sushi restaurants in the city; I was an incredibly loyal customer. Their lobster nigiri is actual lobster - let's face it, that is unheard of. However; my last three orders from them have been terrible and costly. The first time, I ordered the king crab, which was markedly more expensive and received imitation. I ordered tuna belly and they asked to replace it with tuna with no compensation for the difference in cost after I agreed. I swept this under the rug. The next order; as an appetizer I ordered softshell crab appetizer, they sent the roll, again I swept it under the rug. This third order was the straw that broke the camels back: I'm done. My order compared to what I got, is in in the pictures. Ordered spicy salmon roll - got Tuna Maki. Ordered Negi-Hamachi (suppose to be yellow tail and green onion), got a salmon roll. Not maki with avocado or even tempura bits; just rice and salmon. Vast cost difference. I got the Alaskan roll I ordered, but that is mine and the other two are my kids rolls, so I clearly won't eat in front of them. I'm done. Something is seriously wrong there and at this point it's a waste of money. read more

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This used to be my favourite restaurant with the best food. Since becoming extremely popular, it's very loud and busy becoming cramped, and the service can be subpar, often waiting 20 minutes to get seen to or not receiving water at all when asked. The food doesn't seem to be as good as it used to be unfortunately. read more

Came here on a cold day, and was not disappointed with their ramen! We had two lovely, flavourful bowls, with perfectly cooked firm noodles. Saw plenty of other diners seeming very happy with their large plates of sushi, so can't wait to come back and try that. Highly recommended, and the full tables would say that others think the same. read more

Came for lunch and we were seated right away. Ordered after a few minutes but didn't get our food until 40 minutes later, even though people who arrived after us had already finished their meals by then. After they realized they forgot about us, they made our orders right away, but then forgot to give us cutlery. I got combo 9 (scallop and lobster rolls), and the rolls were nothing special, actually tasted quite plain. I expected the seafood to taste more fresh here in Halifax. My boyfriend got combo 10, and the rolls were pretty good. Service was very friendly, but the fact that they forgot about us rubbed us the wrong way. read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Combo 9 - lobster and scallop rolls (comes with miso soup) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

It was our first time here - we're usually pretty loyal to the sushi spots we go to, but decided to try something new yesterday! We sat ourselves, it was a busy little spot for 4:30 on a Friday; good vibes! I ordered the Miso soup to start, then we each order two sushi dishes. My soup came pretty quickly and was as good as any other Miso soup. Not too long later E got her first dish, then she finished it (sushi pizza) then she got her second dish and was just about finished that one too before I got my rolls. It was annoying. So, we basically took turns watching eachother eat. Her sushi pizza was tasty (I tried a piece) but the rice patty bottom was semi-crumbly. My rolls were delicious - no complaints there. I would agree our meal was worth the money, but would be reluctant to do back based on how our meals were brought out - that wasn't enjoyable. read more

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We have ordered from Tako for years and have never been disappointed. Fresh, worth the wait, love their chefs special rolls. read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - two trays of food - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

While Asian restaurants often succeed in spite of the curse of the long menu (see: every chain family restaurant ever), like many restaurants of any and every ethnicity, the small, hole in the wall ones are often the best. Not forced to pander to a bigger audience by shooting for the middle of the road, they're able to fill their seats by doing what they do best. Tako is one of these, located in a food oasis in a wasteland of apartments and unfettered development, along with other reputable restaurants Layla, and Nine + 9.  My friends and I had actually been targeting Nine + 9 for dinner, but they were full up on the Saturday night that we had arrived, and had a 40 minute wait. Luckily, Tako was next door, and while it was also nearly full, we were able to get a table right away. I got some nice loose leaf green tea while we perused the menu, which was chock full of various sushi options (which I skipped right over), plus more interesting (to me) things like their tonkatsu, yakitori, and of course their namesake ramen. Being the lover of dumplings and noodles that I am, I went with the gyoza to start, and the tonkotsu ramen.  The kitchen for the hot dishes must have been slammed, because one of the guys got their sushi before we had even got our dumplings, and was nearly done when the ramen arrived. That said, it was worth the wait. My gyoza had a perfect crust of top, whose shattering crisp texture was a nice contrast for the soft, supple dumpling below. The dipping sauce made for a tangy foil to the rich dumplings. Tonkotsu ramen, not to be confused with tonkatsu or the tonkatsu ramen that's also available here, is made with a broth from long-simmered pork bones, which gives it a creamy texture and colour. The tonkotsu here comes with the Japanese version of char siu, a pickled egg, and a slice of nori. It was a flavour packed bowl of soup and noodles, with tons of umami. The broth was excellent and the noodles had a spot on, firm texture. This is Japanese comfort food at some of its best.  Service was friendly and attentive throughout, despite the busy room.  Tako is a Japanese place that you can go to and thrive in even if you're not a sushi fan. Get some dumplings, get some ramen, and marvel over the people who are just eating raw fish and rice. read more

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Incredible service. Fantastic food and variety. We either eat in or get take out and every time we aren't disappointed.

The service was alright. The food however was terrible. The white rice was sticky and texture was like plasti, overall tasted disgusting. We also got some udon noodles and some other things and honestly tasted so bad. My stomach and my cousins are so upset and I think I have food poisoning. 1/10 DO NOT RECOMMED. Also there's this other place beside this and I think it is better. cheaper and better possibly. 1/10 I'm not happy read more

We moved here from Toronto 2 years ago and I've been going down the list of recommended sushi in HRM. Tako is it! I need to come back for ramen next time but the sushi today was great. Not a lot of rice, which is how I like it. Highly recommended! read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Assorted maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Delicious every time. Highly recommend. Take out very professional as well. Xxxxxxxxxxx

First time here. . Popped my ramen cherry!!! Ordered a miso soup, 2 sushi (sweet potato and smoked salmon roll) and tongkatsu ramen with crispy chicken. The miso was amazing, fresh and packed with flavor from miso that I expect. The was as good if not slightly better than sushi Nami.... The ramen was soooooooo filling!! Wow it was great. I'd love to try some of the other combinations as everything else that my eyes scanned over looked like an adventure for another venture to Tako Ramen read more

I've been there a couple times and had a wide range of dishes. I had the Hokkaido Ramen (spicy) and the Seafood taken, both were delicious. The ramen are pretty large so it can be difficult to finish! The sushi are amazing, very fresh. They have nice traditional sushi but also some that are more fusion that are really worth trying. Service is polite and quick. I'll keep coming back! read more

I've really enjoyed all the sushi I've tried here so far! They are always very friendly and often put a little extra sample of something in my takeout container (this evening was a few pieces of sweet potato tempura). Some of my favorites so far are the Mango Roll, the Spicy Salmon roll, the CAA roll and the Vegetable Maki Combo. My only complaint would be that I wish they didn't use Styrofoam for their takeout containers. There are lots of other options out there that are more environmentally friendly. read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Vegetable Maki Combo: sweet potato roll, asparagus roll and a cucumber and avocado hand roll (served with house salad and miso soup). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Easy five stars! One for coming to Halifax and opening this great restaurant in Clayton Park. One for the friendly service from the nice owner who remembers you, and my smiling waitress. One for my yummy lunch (Combo 10) which is a green dragon roll with fiery mayo dragon eyes (see photo) and a yummy hurricane roll (maki with spicy salmon spicy tuna and tempura bits, how can you lose? ) One for the very nice Japanese decor and atmosphere (and I appreciated the warm circular heater which I sat next to). And one for opening at lunch with delicious specials for sushi lovers. Go, sushi lovers! You won't be disappointed! read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Combo 10. Green dragon roll has cute mayo eyes! Hurricane roll with spicy salmon spicy tuna tempura bits! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Charming Chef-Owner who is passionate about the quality of his food, and will gladly chat with you if you like up at the sushi bar. Authentic (hard-to-find) menu items such as takoyaki and Japanese style curry rice. The BEST ramen in Halifax. The BEST curry rice, period. --------------------------------- JAPANESE CURRY REVIEW - CANT STOP WONT STOP EATING THIS So, I may have prematurely written some stuff about some other local restaurants having the best Japanese Style Curry. WHOOPS! This stuff should be a controlled substance because its so addictively delicious. I know a lot of you yelpers in Halifax haven't had it because A) its not a common menu item and; B) what the hell is "Japanese curry". Well. Let me introduce you to the food you'll crave weekly for the rest of your life. If you like curry in any other form, you'll probably like this even more. It is the quintessential Japanese home cooking, comfort food. There are as many curry recipes in Japan as their are families. I had the good fortune of living in Japan a while back and this dish was something I'd have at least once per week over there. I was genuinely sad that I couldn't find it in Halifax for YEARS and resorted to developing my own recipe from available resources, but it just wasn't the same! Now that I've found somewhere to relieve my craving, I'm just so very happy that I could write an extra long yelp review! While sitting at the sushi bar waiting for my order, I asked Tako's chef, who lived and trained as a chef in Osaka, Japan, about his curry recipe and his eyes lit up as if he had been waiting a lifetime for someone to ask him about it. His version of Japanese curry is what most would consider to be "traditional Japanese" (interesting history behind this dish if you care to google it or see my link below). So the traditional form, as with most Japanese things, is simple consisting of a few expertly prepared high quality ingredients, and nothing more. In Tako Sushi & Ramen's case, the curry sauce is the star of the show with sautéed onions to enhance the sweetness. The flavour is deep and rich, slightly sweet and it is nothing like any other curry dish you'd had. Served with a portion of rice and topped with a meat or vegetables of your choice. I recommend the Chicken or Pork Katsu curry if you haven't tried it before and if you like it spicy, make sure to ask for it spicy! If you can convince them to throw down some extra sauce, even better. Absolutely a must try! If this sounds amazing to you, here's a short segment about the dish's history http://youtu.be/B4CMe7Y-nKQ?t=10m4s --------------------------------- RAMEN REVIEW - A++++++ I've driven FAR out of my way to fill a craving for their tonkatsu ramen: A gigantic serving of deliciously firm ramen served in a long-simmered cloudy whitish pork bone based broth (called tonkotsu, not to be confused with tonkatsu pork cutlet) with a boiled egg and assorted vegetables. Also served with tonkatsu (breaded & fried pork cutlet) on the side over a bed of shredded cabbage. Makes great leftovers too! They also have miso and soy based broths for ramen. If you aren't sure, ask the chef and he'll probably help you figure out what you'll like most. --------------------------------- TAKOYAKI - SOMETHING NEW TO TRY I've also had their takoyaki: a small piece of boiled octopus (hear me out) in a fried ball of batter with a crunchy outer and slightly runny inside, topped with Japanese mayo (spiced with mustand and hondashi powders) and tonkatsu (bbq-ish) sauce. I don't like boiled octopus, but I love this! I wouldn't say it's an "acquired" taste, but the texture of the runny batter inside may surprise you because the whole operation looks vaguely like deep fried timbits topped with sauces. When I say "surprise", I mean at first you'll go "Ohhh Whaaat the.." and then you'll go: "Ohhh my gaaahhhh yesss, more please". Five pieces come in an order so maybe something to try with a group. This is the Japanese equivalent of a halifax donair, because its pretty much the best thing to eat while stumbling home late at night. read more

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I have to preface this by saying I'm truly not a Sushi fan, but my family most definitely are. We have toured all over the city trying different Sushi restaurants and the friendly staff and delicious sushi always brings them and me back. Great Gyozas too! My family was so worried Covid would close Tako Sushi down we started getting Sushi every week just to help them out. It's funny as this was the only restaurant in the city they were actually concerned about losing. Staff is friendly and the food is always top notch read more

I biked a lot on this one particular day (37 miles to be exact) and what I was hankering for was Dan Dan noodles from my all time favorite 9 + Nine (go read my review and then get your butt over there) but unbeknownst to me it was closed for the day (Tuesday of all days to be closed)... It was then we (we being me and my lovely counterpart Meegan) noticed just a few doors down a new restaurant with the glowing "Open" Sign and discovered Tako Sushi & Ramen... (I'm kind of grateful for the closed sign on 9+) Apparently it has been open for a month but we were so focused on visions of ginger beef and Dan Dan that we overlooked what is potentially another great find in Clayton Park. Not one to pass up an opportunity to check out a new place and see where it falls on my "Best Place to Get my Nosh On" list that is ever growing, we walked in and took a seat. While we were the only patrons at first, a good handful of people followed not too far behind us (good sign). The server asked us if we wanted complimentary Miso Soup (bonus!) and from there we began perusing the menu... It's quite extensive on the sushi front. I love sushi but I was in the mood for something noodle-y. But let me reiterate: There are a lot of options for sushi! After some deliberation I went with the Hokkaido Ramen with Pork and a California Roll. Meegan got a combination of Sweet potato roll, Kappa Maki and and an avocado hand roll... Her quick review: "This is the BEST Sweet potato roll I've ever had"... (that's saying something people!) My ramen was delish. The perfect mixture of Ramen, broth and Pork. My sushi was pretty good (though I don't think you can mess up a California roll even if you tried)...I needed more wasabi but I think Nova Scotians are afraid of wasabi so it was probably the right amount for your average Joe. Everything is comparably priced (Our bill came to $33), the staff very friendly and in the end I got my noodle fix. All was good in my world. read more

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Came in here on a cold rainy day in the mood for something to warm me up. The ambience is nice and the owner/manager is very friendly. I had the Hokkaido ramen, which was delicious and I highly recommend it. It had tasty and decently portioned slices of pork in a spicy broth. I just wish it was on the lunch specials menu! I'll definitely come here again when I have the chance. read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Mmm tentacles!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Came for dinner. Had ramen, tonkatsu and salmon dinner. Also had the dumplings which was really good. They make them the traditional way with rice flour crust on top. I've never seen this before but it was really good. Haven't tried the sushi yet but plan to The dessert taiyaki-fried bean cakes were tasty also read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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A very diverse and excellent looking menu with traditional regional Japanese items. Looked very promising. I was tempted to try Ramen but felt more like sushi I ordered 4 rolls: 1) spicy dynamite- not very spicy at all! 2) fried sweet yam- nice texture and taste 3) deep fried California- batter could have been a bit crispier but good. Lots of mayo drizzle- not necessary. 4) deep fried shrimp- shrimp tasted not as fresh and crunch but done earlier in the day. My first conclusion was that the rice had less flavour and lacked that rice wine seasoning. Second conclusion was the rolls were good but not amazingly great! Third conclusion was rolls are smaller than I was expecting but typical for what I have found in NS. Overall presentation was very nice, restaurant was nicely decorated and service was very good. Maybe my expectations are elevated as I use Vancouver or Toronto sushi as my yardstick. For NS it was okay. Tax and tip it was slightly north of $35 for me alone! read more

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The sushi here is fantastic, great service, very friendly staff, and did I mention how good the sushi is? Lunch time bento boxes are priced very reasonably and you get more than enough food with it. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who hasn't been yet. read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Would give here a 3.5 actually. I live in the area and have been back probably a dozen times in the last few years, so not a regular place of mine, but like it a lot when I do go. Most recent visit was with some family on a hot July Sunday evening around 6pm. The place was mostly full when we arrived so we took a booth at the back, which is a preference anyway. Within the hour, most of it cleared out. The Seaweed salad and Dragon roll were very good, as per usual. I tried some Gyoze dumplings and they were better than other Japanese restaurants where I've had them, full of flavor and just the right texture. The others I was with were all very happy. Friendly service. read more

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Their ramen is to die for. Amazing broth!! Wicked good sushi, too.

This is the best ramen in the city hands down. It is worth driving 45 min. The hokkaido/tokatsu ramen will leave you with a healthy glow. read more

Great little place, the staff was very welcoming. I enjoyed my ramen bowl, very flavorful. My wife enjoyed her japaenese fried rice dish, but the portion was smaller than we were expecting for the price. read more

3pm on a Monday i was the only person in the restaurant. They served me lime water and service was good, the chef took my order, I decided to try a host of different things at Tako Ramen. First the gyoza dumpling which was perfect in my opinion, very fresh and authentic. I then tried the veggie udon which was so tasty. I couldn't tell if the sauce was handmade or store bought it tasted like a teriyaki and I ate it all. I then ordered the veggie Tokyo ramen which I didn't like, it was cooked well but the broth was so fishy and salty I pulled the noodles out and ate them off my udon plate. I would be willing to try another flavour next time. Finally I had the green tea cheesecake for dessert which was in itself a masterpiece. I might be back for the udon and cheesecake and maybe the tonkotsu. read more

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Once you get passed the initial confusion of thinking it's called taco sushi, and ramen and realize it's a Japanese restaurant it's very good. The teriyaki was excellent and the sushi pizza is a very cool concept, instead of being rolled the sushi is laid out on a plate (crust) of rice. I highly recommend getting one to share! read more

In a spectacular fail on my part, I assumed there would be multiple ramen options like in Toronto. It did not occur to me that they would only have one type of noodle, that contained egg. So the mood at our table wasn't great given my ramen lover who has an egg allergy. This is a friendly and clean neighborhood place. Sushi was good. The salad was a bit strange, made with finely shredded lettuce. Tempura was crisp and thin. Reasonable prices. Two hours and a coffee later, I could still taste the fish read more

Visiting again from Halifax and read the reviews and they did not disappoint. Sushi was delicious. Light and melt in your mouth. We did not try the ramen but heard it's amazing so will definitely come back. Only reason i didn't hit the five stars was our wait for the order was long. They were smoking busy, which is awesome to see. read more

This place has the best sushi in all of HRM. The staff is friendly and responsive. The spicy salmon is a must have!

I was here a week or so ago on a date, it was sooo good! I can tell why this is one of the best rated sushi places! The fish was so fresh it tasted exactly like what fish should taste like... smooth and salty! If I had to choose one place to eat at forever... this would be in the top 5! read more

We eat a lot of sushi. So we are always interested in trying new places. So to hear of another place to have sushi in the CP area excites us tremendously. So, exactly one week after trying the new Hamachi Mura, we headed here to Tako Sushi and Ramen. Before even sitting down our server asked us if we wanted miso soup. That's a fantastic idea - have some soup before you order.. We have a strategy to ordering sushi: 1. check for specials - Find those "dinner for 2's or combos - that way you can find the best deals for a little less cash. They have a 'deluxe maki combo' which consists of a variety of rolls; salmon, tuna, sweet potato and California. These combo's usually come with miso soup and house salad and this one did as well. 2. Order some apps - We opted for tempura and gyoza . The bf LOVES tempura and I ADORE gyoza (pork this time). Everything happened quickly. Our server was back very soon after seating us, but we were ready and made our order. Everything was tasty and fresh and presented well. Especially the tempura, the veggies were thinly sliced but piled high and plentiful. The rolls were placed on a wooden, raised slab which was something different to see, but it was classy. Our server was extremely pleasant and really seemed to enjoy her job. Prices were excellent as for the amount of food we ordered our bill was $45. Welcome to the area Tako! I think you will do well here! read more

Tara and I were disappointed one Tuesday afternoon when we went in search of a Chinese Food fix only to discover that Tako's neighbour 9 + Nine wasn't open on Tuesdays, but the disappointment didn't last long when we discovered Tako was open. I'm not a seafood lover, so as usual with sushi my options are limited, but I do love me some vegetarian sushi, especially my favorite sweet potato roll and I've tried it just about everywhere in Halifax - so I was delighted to discover my new favorite SP Roll at Tako! It was hot and crispy in the middle and made to perfection. I also enjoyed a Kappa Maki and an avocado hand roll. Absolutely worth checking out for their veggie sushi if you're like me and that's your sushi thing. They have a wide range of seafood options of course, and a full raman menu that Tara took advantage of on our visit and loved. Prices are reasonable, staff were super friendly and just the right amount of attentive. It was a fantastic visit and we will be back even if 9+Nine happens to be open... read more

I've had a lot of Ramen... and it's hard to find one that comes close to Tonkotsu Ramen at ICHIRAN in Japan. I've even tried to make Ramen broth at home, and failed miserably and I understand the difficulties in making it. I'm so glad another place in Halifax has Ramen! They have 5 different kinds of Ramen, I've tried the Kyushu Ramen-miso sauce soup served with chashiu and egg and the Tenderous rib soup Ramen-served with Tenderous ribs , broccoli ,nappa and egg, both are very delicious! Noodles are chewy, broth is fatty and they can give you sriracha to add if you like. The corn is a great touch (More of a Hokkaido type Ramen). Their sushi is very fresh, and if you ask for soy paper instead of seaweed ($2 extra) it's also very delicious! Their Traditional Curries are very very good as well. (if anyone has had the chance to try CURRY HOUSE CoCo ICHIBANYA then you know what this taste like.. it's delicious!) Deep fried ice cream is fantastic, try the black sesame ! read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Tenderous rib soup Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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This was my third visit. Wow I really love this restaurant. It is spotlessly clean and the decor is charmingly Japanese-y. The proprietor is friendly and upbeat as ever, and so is the waiter. I arrived at 10 to 3 and happily was handed the lunch menu. I ordered a combo which included the Hurricane Roll. The waiter said it was very popular. He was right! Wow, a taste explosion guaranteed with every bite. Delicious, you must try it! I also liked the way my green dragon roll was decorated like a caterpillar, with two little pink eyes looking at me. Great restaurant, I will be back. When I paid my bill, he gave me a guava candy. I love those guava candies. They are my favourite oriental candies. I could eat a ton of them and still love them! I told him and he gave me two more ) read more

No need to go in detail how amazing tako sushi is. Everything is so fresh and delicious, the service is A+ - fast and helpful. The restaurant itself is very lovely too. If you are looking for a place that serves legit sushi or ramen in town, check out Tako Sushi & Ramen! You won't regret! :) read more

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Tako is one of those places that is easily your "go-to" place for sushi. Tucked away in the park-west area, it seriously is a hidden gem. My standards are quite high when it comes to sushi and Japanese food, after traveling to japan. Tako, continuously reaches my standards time and time again. The sashimi is always fresh as can be, and the house rolls are creative and delicious. I find going to other sushi restaurants in the halifax area are always a hit or miss but not Tako. Kevin, the owner and the head chef, has done an amazing job, with his rolls but also creating a relaxed and authentic experience. Some places lack a seat in front where you can watch the chef at their art, but here you can watch Kevin and his apprentice do their job all while having a pleasant conversation with them. The staff in general are super knowledgable and so polite and friendly. Also, Kevin seems to have an amazing memory and always pokes fun asking "how is your boyfriend/girlfriend", when picking up take-out (they also deliver within a 3 km radius). I would highly recommend the vegetarian Tokyo ramen. It comes in a bowl with a proper ladle, authentic to how the Japanese ramen. If you don't know how to eat ramen properly just take a look around at the others slurping their noodle. And when I say slurping I mean slurping. Also, I would recommend the New York roll! read more

Tako Sushi & Ramen - Take out, various rolls and veggie Tokyo ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Today was my first experience with Tako. It DEFINITELY won't be my last. I live near Greenwood, and good sushi is not easy to find deep in the Valley. Today was my husband's birthday and I was working in Halifax, so he requested that I bring home some "good" sushi for dinner. I went through the easy-to-park sushi choices available on the way home, and based on its reviews and menu, chose Tako. I have been a sushi fan since sushi first came to Halifax. I have visited lots of sushi restaurants and had many great meals. Tako blew me away. I placed a fairly substantial order... after all, my husband likes to eat, and it was a special birthday. The order was ready and waiting when I showed up, and to my surprise the chef had thrown in a little salmon sashimi as a bonus. What a nice touch. It's a 2 hour drive from Halifax to my home near Greenwood. I arrived at home with the sushi mid-afternoon and placed it in the fridge until suppertime. I was skeptical. I like my sushi freshly prepared. I needn't have worried. We ate around 5:30, and it was amazing. It tasted fresh, the texture was awesome, and they certainly didn't skimp on the ginger and wasabi. We ordered gyoza and spring rolls as appetizers, and after a little reheat in the oven they were too good for words. I can't wait to go back and actually eat at the restaurant! Tako may be a little out of the way, but it's every bit worth the drive. It may look like a modest strip mall sushi joint from the outside, but the food, and the friendly service, is as good as or better than anything I've had in the fanciest Halifax sushi restaurants. Go. You will NOT be disappointed. UPDATE: We finally managed to get to Tako for a lunch date. Although the lunch menu seemed a little pricier than some of my other favourite sushi restaurants the quality of the sushi was excellent. Fresh, crispy, amazing flavour. The service was prompt and friendly, we were highly impressed. Tako is definitely one of the best places to eat sushi in Nova Scotia. read more