Taku

I think the only thing I have to do to express how great it was is to copy/paste what I wrote the the Michelin Guide after our visit: «  Dear Michelin guide staff. We wanted to inform you that we had dinner recently at the Nishi-azabu Taku restaurant in Tokyo. We were a family of six and we were wel...comed and served by Master Satishi Ogura in one of the private room. His omakase meal was THE best we never had had and we are a family of Gourmet Foodies! I also asked him if he could propose for some of us a pairing with Japanese Sake and it was each time a perfect match. He took the time to explain to us, by showing picture, what fish we were eating! The quality and innovative side of some of the sushi’s were wonderful. We strongly suggest to you to revise your one star rating to a 2-stars rating! Thanks you! » To make a long story short… it was an awesome experience!

Visited August 2024

This restaurant exceeded all of my expectations and then some. It was an unforgettable dining experience. Chef Satoshi was amazing, and his lighthearted humor, knowledge, skill, and humble passion shone as bright as the delicious dishes. With every plate he masterfully served, we were also given ins...ight into what we were eating and where it came from. His drink recommendations were spot on, and there wasn’t anything about this experience that was not 5 stars. We had so many dishes that I can’t remember them all, but each was fantastic, and we finished the meal with decadent ice cream and tea. When it came time to leave, he walked us out, which sealed the experience as being one I’ll never forget.

Visited April 2023

Had a wonderful sushi omakase meal here on recommendation by our hotel concierge. My wife and I were seated at the main counter with the chef-owner Kenji Ishizaka, who prepared for us a delicious journey through the fish of Japan. Kenji starts work by 6am, heading to the fish market to buy the in...gredients for the day. Afterwards, he goes home to nap before starting prep at 2pm. First seating is at 6pm, and he works until 1am, before starting the cycle over again. What a crazy schedule! The food itself was incredible - we really enjoyed the experience, especially as there wasn't as much nigiri pieces, but more cooked food and sashimi so we didn't feel as stuffed afterwards as a normal omakase meal (but still full). Great experience, worth returning to.

Visited October 2019

this was our first true sushi experience in japan after having eaten at places like sushi shikon in hong kong, araki in london and maza in nyc. our high expetations were fully met and compared to other high end sushi restaurants this was very reasonable for the quality served.

Visited August 2019

Out of several very high end restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto, this was hands down the best. Decor is minimalist and intimate, attention to detail is second to none, food is fresh and oh-so-interesting, and you are treated with respect as a tourist by full explanation of courses in English and our in...credible chef even used a book to show us which sea creature was being served to us. Other reviews below go into more detail about courses so I won’t repeat them but suffice to say, I would go back again for the same price in a heart beat. Do yourself a favour and go. Incredible. Thanks for looking after us.

Visited May 2019