Taka Sushi Cafe

The Scene – Sheltered from the local party scene by a row of upscale salons, this small sushi restaurant resembles a sleepy Gulf Coast seafood shack. Maritime trinkets grace the washed-out blue walls and the greatest hits of the '70s pump from mounted speakers. A six-seat sushi bar runs nearly the width of the room. Service is attentive and quick with recommendations. – – The Food – Premium quality nigiri and sashimi, as well as innovative snacks and small plates highlight the lengthy seasonal menu. Sublime red snapper sashimi salad--wisps of fish floating in a tangy…

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Where to Sit:: If the weather's nice, ask for a table in one of two small outdoor courtyard areas where tiki torches provide a little ambience.
Know Before You Go:: All sushi and sashimi selections, as well as some of the small plates, are available for takeout. Call well in advance of your arrival ensure your order will be ready.
What to Drink:: If you're not sure which of the sakes on the menu is right for you, small tastings are available for a nominal charge.
The Extras:: If you're a big fan of tuna, inquire about joining the Taka Tuna Club. Taka will send you an email whenever he gets a notable fish delivery.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The atmosphere of the restaurant is excellent in blue and service is also great.” “Creative combinations and the freshest I've tasted outside of an oceanfront location.” “Exceptional food and impeccable service in a quaint atmosphere.” “Different street sign and different decor, but the same great fish and truly imaginative dishes.” “The place is a little devoid of ambience but the food is very good if you know what to order.” “atmoshphere is awesome, very relaxing, free parking.” “Great food and atmosphere”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The deserts are also great with the chocolate mousse a particular highlight.” “We really enjoyed everything we ordered, including the fried banana dessert.”
drinks	66.66999816894531% positive	“Service at the table was very attentive and either server would easily come to refresh our drinks or take plates if they saw something was needed.” “The evening was just perfect, even with the opps (wine spill).” “didn't want alcohol, but they didn't offer good green tea like both mid-grade and top-notch sushi restaurants all over town, but leaf tea in a bag.”
food quality	93.47999572753906% positive	“Taka must be straight from LA, because it's the best sushi place in Atlanta!” “The quality of Chef Taka's food was incredible.” “The sushi was great!” “Best tasting fresh sushi in Atlanta!” “The restaurant is always full, no matter what day of the week... which means very fresh ingredients... very important when you eat raw fish.” “Taka Sushi Cafe serves very unique dishes and they are great!” “Taka, the other sushi chefs and the wait staff are all so friendly and attentive and are happy to make recommendations on food or Saki.” “The food is great tasting.” “It is probably the worst sushi restaurant I have been in Atlanta.” “you can feel Taka's passion for sushi in each delectable bite!” “Unique sushi experience” “His fish is always fresh and the service always attentive and cheerful.” “These rolls are delicious!” “Perhaps it was a one night mistake on the sushi rice, but why eat the fish with rice, when the fish is so amazing anyways.” “We have been to numerous sushi places around Atlanta, since we moved here 2 years ago, and we have to say, by far, this is the best place.” “This is the best sushi out there.” “If you are looking for great sushi then look no further as this is the place to go.” “Great food and atmosphere” “Attention all sushi lovers, Taka is officially the best sushi in Atlanta.” “Different street sign and different decor, but the same great fish and truly imaginative dishes.” “didn't want alcohol, but they didn't offer good green tea like both mid-grade and top-notch sushi restaurants all over town, but leaf tea in a bag.” “I've visited lots of great sushi places, and I am pleased to say that one of my favorites is right here in Atlanta, only Hump in Santa Monica ties.” “Very creative sushi choices and friendly service.” “....... The tuna and salmon sashimi are very good, everything else is pretty average.” “like sashimi and they serve tuna with special soy sauce.” “Exceptional food and impeccable service in a quaint atmosphere.” “Recently went to Taka based on a recomendation that it was the best sushi in Atlanta.” “The appetizers, rolls, and nigiri were all very tasty and of great quality.” “The place is a little devoid of ambience but the food is very good if you know what to order.” “The menu changes regularly, and the fish is extremely fresh.” “But if you are looking for a wonderful culinary experience than you should definitely give Taka a try because you won't find anything better, this is what sushi is supposed to taste like.” “When you pay the bill at the end of the night you are definitely paying for the great meal and not any of the extra stuff that other restaraunts give you like a DJ playing music or a very expensive conveyor belt.” “The Sashimi platter is great to share and the fish is soooo fresh.” “litte expensive, but I would pay a little more for great fresh sushi than have stomach pains the next day with bad fish.” “Still the best sushi in Atlanta” “Service was great - it ws a full house, but food came promptly.” “If you like more "americanized" sushi, this is probably the place for you.” “By far the freshest, best quality fish and perfectly prepared.” “The prices are reasonable for high quality sushi and are cheaper than a lot of the so-called high-end sushi places in Buckhead.” “Taka comes up with creative specials, although I love my usual dishes and have only tried the specials a couple of times - they were delicious!” “I am a big fan of sushi and have tried almost everything there is in the Atlanta area).” “Prices are excellent for the quality of fish you are receiving.” “really like the california sushi.” “Taka is as good if not better than any sushi place I have been to in the world.” “have been going to this place since it has opened and it is still the best place for sushi.” “grew up in Los Angeles but have lived in Hawaii, Seattle and am well travelled so am very picky when it comes to good sushi.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“Food is always good and very creative menu.” “Very creative sushi choices and friendly service.” “Interesting and unique menu options that change often.” “have never found any bad Saki on the extensive list that is organized by distilling style (I personally love any of the unfiltered Sakis).” “The menu changes regularly, and the fish is extremely fresh.” “Of course, don't forget to order the toro since he seems to be the only person in town that carries it - even though all the other places have it on their menu, it never seems to be in stock.”
overall	100.0% positive	“We have been to numerous sushi places around Atlanta, since we moved here 2 years ago, and we have to say, by far, this is the best place.” “Taka must be straight from LA, because it's the best sushi place in Atlanta!” “have been going to this place since it has opened and it is still the best place for sushi.” “If you are looking for great sushi then look no further as this is the place to go.” “which in my mind is what a great restaurant should be!” “Taka is as good if not better than any sushi place I have been to in the world.”
service	100.0% positive	“Very creative sushi choices and friendly service.” “His fish is always fresh and the service always attentive and cheerful.” “Oh and the service is great!” “cannot encourage you enough to visit Taka for the culinary experience, the cultural experience, and the experience of superb service!” “Exceptional food and impeccable service in a quaint atmosphere.” “Jamie is a terrific hostess.” “Service at the table was very attentive and either server would easily come to refresh our drinks or take plates if they saw something was needed.” “The service was excellent and the hostess was wonderful as well.” “Taka, the other sushi chefs and the wait staff are all so friendly and attentive and are happy to make recommendations on food or Saki.” “The atmosphere of the restaurant is excellent in blue and service is also great.”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“litte expensive, but I would pay a little more for great fresh sushi than have stomach pains the next day with bad fish.” “The prices are reasonable for high quality sushi and are cheaper than a lot of the so-called high-end sushi places in Buckhead.” “When you pay the bill at the end of the night you are definitely paying for the great meal and not any of the extra stuff that other restaraunts give you like a DJ playing music or a very expensive conveyor belt.”

08/17/11

Those foods were so delicious

by Tulip Joshi

The foods were so delicious. Everything I've had so far has been wonderful - I love it. I'll go there again.

I tried another restaurant named Misano Japanese. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Serving for 30 years. I like it. $20 gift certificate for $10 from QuarterOFF. com.

Overall it’s great.

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11/26/09

trust me

by mcinnismcinnis

This place is gold.

I've eaten sushi in Japan, Korea, LA, SF, NY and in many other sushi savvy places and TAKA tops them all.

Price and Friendliness are more than ideal.

But Taste and Flavor take top honors.

Try the tuna tartar appetizer, the yellowtail special roll, the super crunch roll, CNN roll, the tomago, the Unagi, the fried calamari... the fried banana ice cream. There are very few misses, if any.

Thanks TAKA!

Pros: everything
Cons: they're too modest

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07/17/09

Best Sushi Ever

by DanielUtreras

This is the best sushi out there. Its not the most trendy place around. But you will know it’s the best for three reasons.

1. The food is great tasting. ( I am a big fan of sushi and have tried almost everything there is in the Atlanta area).

2. The restaurant is always full, no matter what day of the week… which means very fresh ingredients… very important when you eat raw fish.

3. Even though its not trendy, in the parking lot you will see plenty of luxurious cars.

Oh and the service is great!

Pros: Best sushi in town
Cons: Make reservations ahead because it gets full!

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06/17/09

Most Creative ... Most Gracious ... Most Wonderful Evening

by AshleySweat

The evening started out with an accident, but the waiter, the hostess, the colleagues, the chef, everyone on staff ... all made it up to me. For years, I have been visiting Taka and enjoying the wonderful culinary delights they offer, but tonight ... their hearts and their service were shining through. The evening was just perfect, even with the opps (wine spill).

I cannot encourage you enough to visit Taka for the culinary experience, the cultural experience, and the experience of superb service!

Pros: Quality of Food, Creativity, and Service
Cons: Waiter accidentally spelt wine on me.

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03/13/09

Phenomenal

by Jmarte01

I grew up in Los Angeles but have lived in Hawaii, Seattle and am well travelled so am very picky when it comes to good sushi. Taka is as good if not better than any sushi place I have been to in the world. All of the fish is so fresh it melts in your mouth. The rolls are great but I don't fill up on them as the sashimi is so amazing. The toro hand rolls are the exception and i order one every time I go. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar and letting Taka order for you, he will never steer you wrong. The rotating selection of soups are all amazing. The "Healthy Body" vegetable soup is just the right amount of spicy with perfectly layered flavors. Taka, the other sushi chefs and the wait staff are all so friendly and attentive and are happy to make recommendations on food or Saki. I have never found any bad Saki on the extensive list that is organized by distilling style (I personally love any of the unfiltered Sakis). The deserts are also great with the chocolate mousse a particular highlight. The prices are reasonable for high quality sushi and are cheaper than a lot of the so-called high-end sushi places in Buckhead. The name, Taka Sushi & Passion says it all...you can feel Taka's passion for sushi in each delectable bite!

I only wish I didn't live accross the street because my 2-3 times a week sushi habbit is eating into my bank account.

Pros: Food, Service, Ambience, Freshness, Taka, Everything..
Cons: Parking lot can sometimes fill up on the weekend but you can use the retail one next door

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08/17/11

Those foods were so delicious

by Tulip Joshi

11/26/09

trust me

by mcinnismcinnis

07/17/09

Best Sushi Ever

by DanielUtreras

06/17/09

Most Creative ... Most Gracious ... Most Wonderful Evening

by AshleySweat

03/13/09

Phenomenal

by Jmarte01

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