Review Takao Japanese Restaurant

Katrina Callihan

The Uni shots are exceptional …🤩 I recommend at least two!! The cocktails are also delicious and the beer tastes amazing as well. The Itamae is an artist of the highest degree and everything is prepared with beauty, wisdom, and quality.

Paul Tupou

Although the portions are truly small, the quality and taste were incredible for sure. Loved the vibe and the service as well. Overall would recommend but would definitely let people know the hand made rolls are less rolls and more like a single small serving. Other than that a fantastic experience!

Jasmine Stanley

This establishment was magnificent. Food was fabulous; service was clean, sharp, and timely. Space was effective for long communication. Such an exquisite spot with top quality fish and creative cocktails. The passion for food and drink here is evident.

S B

Put your name down at Sonny's. Go to this place next door. Amazing sushi (the style and taste is 👌)and drinks upstairs. Goonies themed rum bar downstairs. Best day ever.

Kate Gilmore

We made a reservation in a whim with no expectations for anything besides doing something new, but by the end of our visit we were insatiable and totally delighted. The four of us in our party are all foodies who were equally impressed with the food and cocktails. We planned to order two rolls between us at the table, but we were so impressed by the crispiness of the nori and the delicate balance of the sauces lightly flavoring the wildly fresh fish that we each ordered several more. Spoiler alert, we would have ordered more if we had been able to stay longer. We all liked the "kanpachi" the best, because it was just particularly beautiful, but I'd eat anything on that menu any time, no doubt. We all tried different cocktails, which were equally special. Honestly, you could blindly point to menu items and feel thrilled with whatever came to your table. I've worked in the service industry my whole adult life, and I had zero complaints. Our waiter was confident and quiet, but charming. I will absolutely be back.

Lucas Scofield

Good drinks and cool decor. Definitely want to come back and try some more drinks, and the bar downstairs. The ambience is awesome.

Tia D

This was an amazing experience. Food was good and the atmosphere is nice. They have a dimmly lit dining area. Today was my first time going in and I would’ve been happier if I had come in the daytime and seen the place with the lights on but definitely enjoyed the experience. The food was 5 stars and the service was 10/10

Jessica Matthews

Go for the experience and great drinks! Don’t go hungry but definitely try their sushi it’s the best!

keri schuster

Had a great time! Drinks and rolls were so good.

Stan

4 different types of old fashioned. Amazing whiskey flight with rare and amazing whiskeys. Amazing mixed drinks and creative unagi shooters. Would come back here again for a great time. Bartenders are extremely knowledgeable. Make a reservation when you hit up the spot.

Bijan Noori

So fun, and a long list of unique cocktails. A very cool spot in South OC.

Oscar Montemayor

Fun experience down from Avenida Del Mar in San Clemente. 🍣 🍸🥃 Shh…It’s a speak easy. 😉

Mikayla Kosmala

This is mostly a bar with small selection of handrolls, so if you make a dinner reservation prepare to order a bunch of handrolls. The drinks are amazing and would recommend to try this place at least once.