Taka Sushi is a TERRIFIC place to dine with anybody for a solid meal in a great area. The location is awesome (Summit center, very nice), and it's only about a 10 minute drive from where I am in Union. Came here earlier this evening with a buddy of mine for some sushi... The setting is beautiful -- dimly lit, spacious, bar seats, and booths/tables are great. It's extremely clean and just has the vibe of an overall well-kept place to dine. The staff, as many have said, is very friendly and cordial. The sushi itself was delicious -- fresh and very tasty. I got 3 rolls -- Yellowtail, and 2 Spicy Tuna rolls. They were all great -- I tapped it off with some red bean ice cream, which hit the SPOT PERFECTLY. The entire meal was about $20, which was PERFECT. Rolls weren't too pricey (about $1 more than I'm used to -- no big deal), and the ice cream was $3.00. Overall, a terrific experience, and I'd DEFINITELY stop in here again. read more

I would give this place 5 stars if not for the awkward, pushy, up your butt service. I have been here 3 times and each time the staff literally asks for your order the minute you sit down,. When you ask for a few minutes to look over the menu, a different server comes to ask for your order. They also check on you during your meal too often in an annoying way. Food: The sushi is by far 5 star worthy. Fresh and tasty. We usually get the Spicy Tuna and specialty rolls with the tuna in it. Outstanding! Also a BYOB. Best place for sushi in Summit and not as overpriced as Monster Sushi. read more

Not your run of the mill "cheap sushi" place. The "cheap sushi places" in NJ are a dime a dozen, and the funny thing is they aren't cheap either, but the sushi sure tastes like it. Taka is a well decorated place and the rolls are exceptional! I had the taka jumbo and fancy roll, and hubby had the sushi and sashimi roll. The "California roll" in Hubby's combo was good! Better than the normal. The place has a nice ambience, though minus one star for having to ask the waitress to refill my tea multiple times. Street parking is available in downtown Summit. read more

The food is consistently above average, but not outstanding....but that is not why I am writing a review. It's the service. On our last visit the hostess was rude when we were seated and the waitress was even worse. For example, I was reading the menu when she wanted to put down the water....she ACTUALLY pushed my menu aside as I was reading it to place the water down. The rest of the meal she was also curt, except for the great big smile when she delivered the check..... read more

We been coming here for the past year and a half. The sushi is always (with the exception of Saturdays and Sundays) fresh and quick to come. From the specials rolls, you can't go wrong with the Taka jumbo, the Phoenix and the Fancy roll. The sashimi is delightful and fresh as are the hand rolls. Be mindful in the check as they tend to sneak extra charges for extra avocado, and such. Service is great depending on the day and the waitress. Chloe usually takes good care of us and is very sweet and fast. But sometimes there are others that are not every friendly and would just take your order and leave. Overall Taka in summit is going to be sorely missed as we now move to Montclair. But we will be back for some great sushi as good food always do. read more

Taka Sushi is an excellent restaurant! The dishes are exquisite and the atmosphere is mellow. I ordered the 12 piece Sachimi and my cousin had Sushi. With our entrees came a bowl of Miso soup. Everything was perfectly fresh. My Sachimi was sssooo delish that I dream of returning to the Taka Sushi Restaurant again when I'm in Jersey. At this time it is BYOB so we brought a small 6 pack of Corona. Our waitress offered to cut the lime and she left the bottle opener with us at the table. She brought us chilled beer glasses also....nice touch, huh? I took some photos of our food, so check em out for proof of an genuinely great restaurant. read more

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Being that it's sushi in Summit, I guess my expectations shouldn't be that high... Nevertheless Taka Sushi is a cute restaurant that tries to be as authentic as possible with the atmosphere, decor, and open sushi bar in the back of the restaurant. I believe it's BYOB so +1 for that. We ordered 3 different rolls - California, spicy salmon, and spicy scallop. They were all good and freshly prepared - no real complaints there. My sister ordered the tempura udon. It was weird cause they served it separately. The udon itself lacked some flavoring in my opinion - didn't think it was salty enough. The tempura was quite good! I got the pork katsu lunch box. The katsu was alright...a bit dry. But the box is definitely a good deal! We've also gotten catering from Taka and they were super accommodating and let you pick kind of any combination of sashimi and sushi and put it on a nice large plate all pretty. So if you're hosting a party and want lots of sushi, this is a great place to order from. Overall if you're really craving some sushi and don't feel like leaving the comforts of Summit, then Taka Sushi is a safe bet for a good Japanese meal. read more

Despite what everyone else says, I think the prices are somewhat decent. Even more so since it's BYOB. My gf and I went last night. Service was really good and the sushi was ok. I have yet to experience a WOW sushi experience. I am by no means a sushi expert but I would definitely go back to this place. Cool ambiance, quick service and reasonable prices. The only gripe I had is the service was too over the top. Barely finished our meals and they were about to take our plates off. They were like hawks. Friendly but give us some space. read more

My second time here. The sashimi is okay but the service is not good at all. They served dinner while we were still eating our apps and rudely pushed our apps aside. I can complain more but I won't, I'm just not coming back. read more

Taka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

This is one of my go-to sushi spots in the Summit area. Cute and cozy, and (of course) delicious food. My team comes to Taka about once a week for dinner. Our repeatables are: Appetizers: - Avocado Boat - Shumai / Gyoza - Tuna Tartar (awesome plum sauce) - Rock Shrimp - Miso Cod - Spicy Kani Salad Entrees: - Any/every sushi roll - Seafood Hot Pot - Fried Rice Alcohol - BYO Dessert - for people's birthdays, they have the most amazing and fun candles you've ever seen - i promise. read more

This is my go-to sushi place in Summit. Overall the fish and rolls are fresh and good. This is a frequent stop for my family of four, and I can largely thank this place for getting my kids to eat (devourer) sushi. The atmosphere and service is OK. Complaints (and I'm reaching) (1) there is always a slight odor and (2) they don't serve milk at all. On the plus side, there is a liquor store right down the street where you can grab a bottle of saka or whatever you're into. Update: This was my go-to sushi place. Shunju has become a strong contender. read more

I've been here twice now since moving to the area. Their sushi is excellent, their hot food is so-so. I thought the service was good, not great but my table was always taken care of. I came with my parents and we all got bento boxes with sushi to share for an appetizer. I regret not ordering more sushi instead of the bento. I chose the negimaki as my entree and the pieces were a little too large to eat comfortably in one bite. The regular japanese style food is run of the mill, just what you would expect, and not terribly special. Every piece of sushi i tried however was heaven! I wish they had a lunch special option for 3 rolls, currently they only have a 2 roll maki special. The prices are a little on the higher side, but I think that's fair for the quality of sushi, not so fair for the japanese food. read more

sushi was great , fresh, the tuna tartare was amazing but unfortunately who ever runs that business shouldn't be doing wh she did to me! bill was 95 $ , tip in cash , takes advantage of the missing signat on the receipt and tips her self another 20 $ thats very bad especially if it's the owner doing that! I was thb read more

Terrific sushi rolls, gracious service, comfortable surroundings make for a very enjoyable night out in Summit. The Pink Lady roll is outstanding, but I always laugh when I order it due to the silly name. The Angel and Phoenix rolls are excellent, as well, as are the uni and the spicy scallop hand roll. The simpler rolls are also delicious, in particular the eel and salmon skin rolls. Instead of orange segments with the bill, they give diners delicious chewy Japanese fruit gum. Very refreshing and a nice change of pace. read more

I liked this place. The interior design is gorgeous and spacious. The staff is very friendly. I was very curious about a small wooden contraption that sat next to the soy sauces on our table and debating about it for 5 minutes too long with my bf. Our waitress comes, gives us warm towels to freshen up with; she took the wooden contraption and opened it for us to place our used towels on to take away. I'm so easily amused. I ordered the chicken katsu bento which was okay. I wished I ordered the Chirashi. Maybe next time. My boyfriend had a bunch of sushi which I don't recall the individual names of, but they were tasty. The place is moderately expensive but nice to bring a date or even hang out (as per the annoying group of school girls next to us). I would come back here for dinner. The lunch setting was too quiet and empty. read more

Three and a half stars The ambience at Taka Sushi is great - the place is beautifully decorated and the narrow dining room feels comfortable and cozy. The food tastes delicious (I had the chicken teriyaki) and the service is good. I only wish the prices were a little more reasonable. I paid about $17 for my entree and while the portion was generous, it still seemed a little pricey. read more

Ordered the eel over rice .. Good portion.. I would try this again the next time I'm in town.. The restaurant is close to my site.. The staff is friendly and the place is clean .. read more

Taka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

Probably my favorite sushi restaurant of all time. The entire menu is amazing. I am always trying to try out some new options. Service is nice and sometimes naggy but I'd rather have that than be left alone. I love sitting along the right side wall because it's just so quiet and almost romantic, even on a platonic dinner-date! The food is great, the dessert is adorable, and yes the gum at the end is a true treat. I order take-out a lot from here. One time I didn't have cash nor a check-book so the delivery man called and they charged my card, fewf! its good to be a regular there. Just be sure to ask them for chopsticks and extra soy sauce. There have been a few times that they have forgot but its not THAT big of a deal. There is a liquor store next door so grab some wine or beer before heading over. Note: weekends are packed, so be sure to make a reservation. If you're just two then try sitting at the sushi bar, its always a fun experience. Happy Noming! read more

Fresh Fish!!! Thats the only thing that i need to know abt a sushi place...and this place is on that list... I didnt find many unique rolls but whatever i ate was good...so no complaints... the fresh fish clinches the fan award :) read more

Really underrated Sushi place in Summit. I went with my family and we loved it! I bring my clients here to discuss business now. The miso soup is the best, the sushi is great, and the kitchen dishes are superb. read more

In town in Springfield for business, I had my usual sushi craving in a new area I haven't been to. After checking some reviews and their menu (see Spicy Garlic Tuna), I decided to stop in. Got there just after 6:30pm on a Monday evening and it wasn't very crowded, but by the time I left at 7:30pm they were pretty full. 3 chefs behind the sushi bar were working non stop. They had mounds of tuna, salmon, and yellowtail like I've rarely seen, and the turnover seemed quick. I started with the Tuna Tataki, which was nicely seared and in ponzu and tasty. The Tako Su had a slightly sweet flavor to the vinegar, but still good. The Spicy Garlic Tuna was quite spicy, almost to the point of not knowing I was eating raw tuna. It was warm due to the sauce, and would have been well complemented by a beer, but I wasn't aware the place was BYOB. The Yellowtail Jalapeno was very good. The spicy tuna roll (yea, don't hate, some of us non-japanese like it) seemed just a little off.. Not sure if it was the rice, which seemed a little 'mushy', but still ok. Service was quick and friendly. I was the only one at the sushi bar, and the chef asked me a few times how things were. Overall, not a bad meal. All that with a miso to finish, and my bill was just over 44$. Remember, BYOB if you want anything alcoholic here! read more

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For the area...good sushi. It's the only place we order from because there is nothing better. Not to say it is great but it does the job when we are on a sushi kick. The rolls are very good. The specialty rolls and sushi is delish as well. I haven't tried any of their hot food because, well it's a sushi joint! We usually order 5-6 rolls as well as the sunomono. We usually do take out but when we do dine-in the staff is indifferent. Definitely not very friendly but not out right rude. Food is good. If you are in the area and need a sushi fix go to Taka. I wouldn't drive out of my way to come here tho. read more

Just ate here on New Years Eve last night. I haven't eaten here several times before when I lived in Summit but this has been my first time back in years. Service was quick, efficient and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice and it makes me wonder why I waited so long to come back. For dinner my friend and I stuck to sushi and split an assortment of rolls. We were very satisfied with the sushi and the entire experience. I'd definitely recommend to locals in the area. read more

Taka Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Summit, New Jersey

We are new to the area and trying to find a good sushi place. My husband and I have been to Taka sushi twice and ordered in once. We unfortunately continue to be disappointed. At our last meal my yellowtail tuna sashimi was pretty warm, my husband's roll tasted "fishy" and even a vegetable roll we got tasted odd. At this point, we are done with this restaurant. read more

One of the appetizers, Roasted Duck served in small plate, tastes really tender and juicy! Sashimi all are so fresh! Even desert tastes really great!! read more

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My husband absolutely loves sushi and any kind of Asian cuisine. We went to Taka and were very impressed. Service was efficient and the spring rolls were hot and delicious. We will definitely return in the near future!! read more

Lots of Japanese restaurants in the area offering basically the same menu (which is a shame).. As an example of the form this one falls below the mark - at least on several non-sushi items. Takeout due to Covid so hope they're doing a business but they need to up the flavors to compete. They were efficient on timing with no confusion on pick up. read more

Very disappointing. My friends and I went here on a chilly night and decided to get teriyaki because the menu says "Teriyaki Dishes Served with Teriyaki Sauce on a sizzling skillet" and the sizzling skillet sounded so warming. Out come our plates, and they are just that - plates. No skillet, no sizzle. Just lukewarm food. When we tried to ask the waitress, she seemed baffled. The salmon was just meh. Then we were never offered tea or dessert, and yet waited ages for the bill. Not going back. read more

I really wouldn't come back here... nabeyaki udon base was blend and sushi pieces are extra small, ginger was dry and it's not that cheap! I really feel I wasted my money in this restaurant... read more

Sushi seems over-priced and the place is cramped for seating. I've definitely eaten at better places, but it's a good place to go to if no one else is open. Oh and the wait service was just that...sit and WAIT for your food. The wait staff was not professional. Overall service was A-W-F-U-L-! read more

A complete of waste of $23 and 1 hour of my life! The food was below average and the servers were outright RUDE!

Food is good very fresh , service is good location is great downtown summit . They have great sushi and for kids a nice kids menu

Food was good, service friendly...I got very very sick the next day, don't know for sure if it was food poisoning or just a really bad stomach bug but I haven't been that sick in a long time and happened to be right after eating there. read more

One of my favorite sushi places, fresh and consistent, this one was highly recommended by my former boss who goes there almost every week with his wife who is from Japan. They also have one of those frequent diner cards too, where you get a $50 gift certificate when you have 10 ($50 or more) visits. Pricey but worth it! read more

What Happend to this place , the service is horrible and the waitress is just plain abrupt and rude ,is to much to ask for a glass of water and a fork .i had to get and get them myself .it seemd as though they were more concerned with getting there tkae out orders out than taking care of the customers .overlall the food is good but its not worth the wait and the horrible service.i give it a two and hope they get they act together ot they will be losing a lot of customers i for one aint comin back ! read more

Decided to try this place out since u was in the neighborhood and the ratings were high. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed. The service was very good. And was happy that they served brown rice however the sushi wasn't very good. Salmon had fishy taste and overall flavor tasted stale. I wouldn't go back. read more

another "sushi" place catered to americans over priced.... sushi rolls with stupid names read more

This place was super legit, my favorite sushi spot in Summit. One complaint is the lighting is a bit dim but i guess some folks may like that, my eyes had trouble reading menu. Overall I highly Recommend! read more

It was delicious! We love Taka Sushi. Everything was great from the rolls to the tempura chicken. Even the kids loved everything! Love going there! read more

I thought this would be good based on the reviews and the area. It was completely average. Order: 1 dragon roll $10.95 included miso soup and salad, 1 soda $1.75, tea (free), 1 maki lunch sp (2 orders of salmon roll ) $10.50. Taste: Average. Bland. Salad was very small, I think it was only lettuce, hard to tell because a large amount of a yellow (tasty) dressing was dumped in the middle. Just about as much dressing as salad. Atmosphere: Typical Japanese or Chinese restaurant feel. When we walked in I noticed the framed awards on the wall. Expected more. Girl behind the counter sat and read magazine the entire time we were there. No goodbye when we left, either. Service: Fast and good. Plates taken as soon as we finished. Would I go here again? No. Too many other tempting restaurants within walking distance. Went here for lunch, by the way. read more