Takumaruyama

Whilst its not the easiest restaurant to find, it was definitely worth the search. We stopped by the see if they could take us for lunch and thankfully they were able to accommodate us (the restaurant is very small, so best to book in advance!). We decided to sit at the counter looking into the kitc...hen so that we could watch the chefs prepare our food. Everything was so fresh, and it was wonderful to watch how the chief carefully put each of the dishes together. We ordered some local sake to go with our food and it was really smooth to drink. Overall it was a fabulous meal, made with tasty, fresh ingredients. I would rate this as the best food I had on my trip to Japan.

Visited October 2019

We had dinner on a Friday night at Taku. From central Sapporo we could catch a train three stops. It was a short walk to the restaurant which appeared to be in a suburban area. Surprisingly there were only four of us in the restaurant. We were seated at counter. There were only three working in th...e restaurant. The female chef was able to interpret for us and explain the dishes. The food was excellent quality and cooked right in front of us. We had the smaller tasting menu and the quantity was just right for us. We really enjoyed the meal as we could interact with the staff directly. It was also served at a speed which allowed us to enjoy the meal. They also had sake and other beverage options. Overall we had an enjoyable experience. Worth trying.

Visited June 2019

Everything about the place, it’s service and food was understated and done with care. While the team did not speak a lot of English, reservations via FB, explanation of the meal just gives you a warm feeling.

Visited February 2019

Last lunch at Hokkaido, a last minute scramble made out of the 2017 Hokkaido Michelin guide. Taxi driver failed to drop us off at the door step on a gloomy rainy day. Tricky to locate and on the alert being the only table initially. Yet Taku Maruyama team and Chef Wada managed to salvage them all.... We had the omaksase lunch and opened a bottle of sake from the home town of the chef. Enjoyed thoroughly all Hokkaido ingredients, from soup to nuts. Spinach crab salad amuse bouche whetted our appetite. The ending plateful of assorted dessert left us with a close to perfect impression. If we could be most fussy, there were a repeat of the freshest spinach in the memorable clear soup with the homemade endamame prawn ball and also a repeat of the sweetest uni during our sushi course. We look forward to tasting what Taku Maruyama brings to the table in a different season!

Visited August 2018

Home and friendly. Very courteous and helpful in the explanation of every single dish. Elegant and Exquisite is the starting point. Northern cuisine with local best seasonal produce. They were amazed they appear in Tripadvisor.

Visited October 2017