A must try spot!! My fiancé and I came in tonight for dinner and some drinks. The staff is so friendly and helpful! We started with some hot sake and Kirin Light for sake bombers. We decided to try the Bul Go Ki and the Samgyupsal from the Korean Barbecue menu. They started us off with some Gamjaguk (a warm broth with potatoes) and brought out all the side dishes for the barbecue. They provided white rice pots, Sprouts, Oi Muchim (or Oi kimchi, I'm not sure which one!) Mu Saengchae, Gamja Jorim, Yangbaechi Kimchi, and I believe bamboo shoots. We had the kitchen cook our meats instead of cooking them at the table. They said it is done much faster and the best way so we agreed! The meats came out sizzling like a plate of fajitas, and smelled amazing! The Bul Go Ki was an absolute win, so much so that we ate even the smallest left over bits of it. The Samgyupsal was served with a peppered sauce that I have never had before and it was great! We will probably try another meat next time we visit, but this did not disappoint in the least! The man hosting seemed to be the owner, and was very kind. He cracked a few jokes at us and was walking around constantly checking on everyone. The staff was also very attentive to everyone inside eating. Overall it was an amazing meal, and we will definitely be returning to try some other dishes! read more

Takamatsu - Our delicious dinner! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This restaurant has really high ratings. My friend and I decided to try it. First, it's extremely overpriced! Like shockingly overpriced. The restaurant itself is not clean enough the food was meh,no sushi served at all, sushi bar complete shut down lights off and this was a Fri evening. I had even asked if they served it I was told no. While we were eating our dinner there were 2 large groups came in sat down and left both groups as soon as they opened the menu. I asked the server and she said "it was too expensive" ummm yes. But we both had been so hungry. So we gave it a try. For the money we paid we could have had a nice dinner definitely more upscale! In a much cleaner place.The meat was the highlight. We had ordered the dumpling soup and it just was not good at all. Broth was watery. The dumplings were extremely mushy. Not edible. I had also ordered the baby octopus. I'm pretty sure the deep frying really killed it. No flavor,chewy and not pleasant. I had told the server I couldn't eat it as it being overcooked and she stated it's always like this! She had not eaten any of it btw. I probably shouldn't have left 20% but I'm a kind person. I just would never go back or recommend to anyone. I came home and reading the reviews in depth I figured it out. Most of the excellent reviews must be the other restaurant in Tucson, because it does look phenomenal! I mean the excellent reviews are mentioning drinks,sushi and this one in Phoenix doesn't serve either. As well as I asked if they had a happy hour, server told me ,"as long as you're happy"!!! So there must be the confusion because Tucson restaurant does have an excellent happy hour. I wouldn't go back here even if they lowered the prices to half the amount or even less. Sorry but this is a BIG miss IMHO. read more

정말 맛있었어요!! 잘 먹었습니다! ~~ 이 식당은 제가 가장 좋아하는 식당이에요! 다시 올게요! 약속 할게요~~ Went here to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom and we both LOVED it!! It's a cute, small place but the food was delicious! Very authentic and it reminded me of my time in Korea! The 이모님's and the 사장님 were super sweet and such amazing service! So nice! This might be my go-to Korean restaurant! read more

Other than being in a sketchy part of town, the food, service and overall ambiance was both delicious and positive. I took my family to Takamatsu on Father's Day and everyone commented on how nice everything was. The inside of the restaurant is older, but is clean, and the savory odors coming from the kitchen were enough to make us even hungrier than we were prior to walking in the door. The waitstaff was spot on, being both friendly and attentive. That means a lot to any dining experience, in my opinion. The food was delicious! We all (party of four) ordered different menu items and were very pleased with how tasty each and every bite turned out to be. We will be returning to Takamatsu in the very near future. read more

Ordered a sake bomb and didn't realize my glass had lipstick still on it until after I poured my drink. Some qc on the cleaning practices would be nice. read more

We had the kimchi stew and gyoza and it was delicious. Full of flavor. Will have to come back and try other dishes too! Service was great too, very nice server and they were quick. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very nice service and food was tasty. The only thing was it's overpriced for the quality of the meat cuts and the overall subpar ambiance. read more

Takamatsu - Kimchi fried rice Beef bul go ki - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was just what we wanted: something flavorful and satisfying but not heavy. The side dishes were good, great kimchi stew, and the dol sot bibimbap is excellent here. Friendly service too. The kimchi tasted homemade. read more

We saw the reviews with pictures loaded with meat and had to try it. This place is authentic and delicious. The service was great. We were on vacation and had to bring our young teen kids. The servers had a good time engaging our kids and encouraging them to try new things. It was the BEST food we had in a week in Phoenix. read more

Takamatsu is the definition of the perfect whole in the wall restaurant. My boyfriend and I are regulars here and actually came here for our first date. He had never tried K-BBQ and had introduced him to a better way of living. Korean BBQ has definitely become more popular and have seen modern KBBQ restaurants open up, but Takamatsu hospitality makes you feel very home like. Nothing will beat an experience here than one of the more modern places. Plus, they don't have lettuce wraps! The servers are quick and friendly without prowling over your grill cooking your food. Which I don't appreciate from those other restaurants. I can cook my own meat thank you! The bulgolgi meat is always very tender and savorous. You can also never go wrong with the Kalbi. We order two plates and with the side dishes my boyfriend and I are stuffed. I've visited other places where we've been charged almost $80-$90 for the same thing. The ambiance is dim lighting romantic setting but casual. I have yet to try their sushi which I know will be delicious as well. read more

Takamatsu - Bulgolgi - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Loved this place. Great service and was felt welcomed. Food is good, and the BBQ tables were clean. We had to wait for for a bbq table which was fine but we were seated in a regular table and our orders were taken in advance (which was a good step to get our food on time when we made it to the bbq table) servers made sure our food was good and drinks were filled. Loved the Kirin beer of rose and as for food we got the Kalbi, bul go ki, and the deaji bul go ki. All the fixings that came with the mains were delicious and we went ahead and ordered a sashimi dish as well which was heavenly. One thing I'd like to mention was the ventilation, I don't think it was on, or it was but wasn't fast enough, as we left with all clothes smelling like bbq, but in my opinion it was worth it and will definitely come back. read more

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Korean dishes is so authentic. I've been craving fish roe stew since New York and this place delivers. My husband got a bibimbap and the portion is pretty huge and so is my stew. It does get prettt busy since they also serve Korean BBQ. Service is pretty good and the food came out quick. read more

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Sushi is good ! Quick & friendly service. Quality is better then I expected. Offered fresh Wasabi when I asked (good stuff). I really enjoyed the dining. It's a good thing to see this place is busy. I like to see this locally owned and operated business doing well. It's gem for this area. Kudos read more

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Great food, great service. I was born and raised in Hawaii, and this restaurant reminds me of "home." The food here is as good if not better than the Korean/Japanese restaurants in Hawaii. And trust me, I've eaten at many great restaurants like this in Hawaii. The vibe inside makes me feel like I'm right in Honolulu at my favorite "mom & pop" restaurant. Friendly and cozy. This is now my FAVORITE go-to here in Glendale. Just a few minutes from where I live. Awesome! read more

Yes. Everything about this place is awesome. Do yourself a favor and try their fried ice cream. Im just so happy. I don't know the name of my dish but I showed my server a picture and she got it. I have been watching videos of people eating Korean food (I don't know why either) and I figured I'd come try some and I am not even the slightest disappointed. Do it. Go to this amazing place. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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If you haven't been to Takamatsu, you are missing out. EAT HERE! OMG! So good! Get the Goat stew! Dbuk Bok Kee is to die for! House made Kimchee, and sides are so refreshing! Even the 4 yo likes it. Just be ready to bring you appetite and some friends to help eat it all. read more

Takamatsu - Goat stew, Dbuk Bok Kee, Bimibap and sides - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Overall a great, small-owned business! The food is authentic Japanese & Korean! Everything we had was full of flavor. The staff was very attentive & kind as well. Definitely recommend Takamatsu! read more

Takamatsu - Banchan, miso soup, & gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Way too pricey for the low grade food. Horrible customer service. Try to explain to the owner regarding the policies and got rude remarks back. Aloha Oe to this dump. read more

I've been coming here for years. As a fellow Korean-American, I can vouch for the authenticity of the food. Some of you might like Sizzle, but they cannot hold a candle to the cuisine of Takamatsu. We always get Korean BBQ here, and all of the selections are terrific. Of course, you can't go wrong with Kalbi, but the others are excellent, too. For none BBQ eaters, try the various stews. Dumpling and rice cake soup, spicy beef soup, cold buckwheat noodle soup, and the black bean noodles are all staples. Ownership is very hospitable and the service is prompt. Don't be fooled by the location -- this is a gem, and if you are looking for real-deal Korean BBQ, you will not be disappointed. read more

Went there for lunch on a weekend. On weekends, even though they open at 11:00 on Saturdays and 12:00 on Sundays, they don't use the lunch menu, just the dinner. My friend ordered the bulgogi dolsot bibim bop and I ordered the spicy pork dolsot bibim bop. It comes with quite an assortment of small accompanying dishes (photo'd), which were quite tasty. The server was a short, blunt woman. Efficient and professional. Not all that friendly. I did like my dish. Yes, it was a bit on the spicy side. Spicy hot but not too awfully much. I tasted my friend's beef. It was tasty as well, tasting similar to some of the stir fry dishes I prepare. Even though it bills itself as Korean/Japanese food, I got the impression they are probably more Korean than Japanese. It was good. Would I return? Hmmmm. read more

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Terrible food, overpriced, overrated , would not go there again. We got too little food compared to other Korean bbqs and it was tough

Cook rib-eye traditional style at Takamatsu! My son and I popped in to grab a bite. I had heard that they served Korean food and wanted to try their banchan or side dishes. I was surprised to find a grilling table. Tip: Minimum of 2 orders of barbecue to grill the meat yourself. So we ordered two orders of bulgogi or thinly sliced rib-eye steak. ($16.75 per order) Banchan: Napa cabbage kimchi, cucumber kimchi, fishcake with jalapeno, thinly julienne pickled radish, radish kimchi, greens, seasoned potato. When you grill bulgogi, season the grill with the raw onion and the garlic. Then, I usually spread pieces of mean on top of the onion and garlic. I like cooking it on a little higher heat to get that nice char. You can eat the cooked meat wrapped with green lettuce. I suggest adding a bit of gochujang sauce, napa cabbage kimchi or kimchi of choice, a piece of grilled onion or garlic. You can also eat your grilled meat with rice and other kimchi. My son and I enjoyed our meal very much. Our servers were very friendly. They were quick in filling our water glasses, and they were hospitable when we asked for more banchan as we devoured the tasty side dishes. read more

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Always delicious! Owner is so friendly and seems to be well known with other patrons . Bulgogi is bomb ! Love that they have Korean television playing . They also have a bigger,private area for parties read more

I went during the lunch time and was really happy with the service. The staff were really nice and I got my food super fast. The meal was great and it came with a lot of sides, I honestly could have shared it all with someone. I took it to go but the restaurant looked cool inside and they had a lot of options while inside. read more

Takamatsu - Original Bibim Bap - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I had been going to this place for over 15 years. My family love this restaurant, the food is phenomenal authentic , good, and friendly . Highly recommended. read more

so good! been going here forever, the food is authentic and so delicious! the staff are also super sweet and the food and wait time is great. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So disappointed with this place. They first off need to update their website. Coworkers and I went here for lunch and they didn't have any sushi. Thing that got me is when I asked (after seeing it online) the lady had the nerve to tell me I was looking at a menu for the other location. Umm no ma'am I was looking at the one down the st from my job. Well anywho if you want Korean BBQ AND sushi DO NOT GO HERE. Needless to say we left and went to LongHorn which was BOMB!!! Lol read more

Delicious! We ordered the spicy pork and beef bul Golgi - that's probably not how you spell it lol with pot stickers and shrimp tempura. Everything was fresh and delicious. We are so happy to find an authentic Korean bbq place and not a chain. We will definitely be coming back from Surprise AZ. read more

Second time here. It's an ok place in terms of cleanliness and service to come when in a Korean food pinch. I got the seafood stone bibimbap this time and was pleased. It was flavorful and piping hot till the last bite. The only downfall is that the water tastes horrible here. Also, the banchan was pretty salty. I know it's pickled and all but some items were just a bit too much to the point where I didn't want to eat it at all. Overall solid 3.5 stars. Parking is great. Service is friendly and prices are good. read more

Takamatsu - Seafood hot stone bibimbap - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Took my kiddos here for lunch and one server was working the entire area. Told her the kids wanted bento boxes and I wanted a dak bulgogi bento. So what I go was chicken teriyaki. Cold sauce and I told her I ordered something else and because I was pointing to show my kids the choices on the menu, she said that was what I ordered. Very insistent that because I pointed, that was what I wanted. So they take pointing instead of verbal orders???Disappointed and I told the owner as I paid to leave. read more

Finally came back after a lackluster first impression, this time for KBBQ! Things to know before hand: - A minimum order of two plates of meat will allow you to use the grill - Your clothes will smell after dining here - Probably one of the only places I know that does KBBQ in the Phoenix area Decided to have a post-study dinner with a friend and what better way to nom away and replenish ourselves with good ole BBQ. We ended up ordering the pork belly and marinated rib eye or thinly sliced sirloin (bulgogi). It came with rice per person, side dishes (banchan), dipping sauces for the meats, onions, garlic, chili slices and even lettuce (sang chu). I was so happy to finally find a place that had KBBQ with all the appropriate accompaniments! Good amount of food for two people to share, though I felt their side dishes were a bit underwhelming. I usually look forward to the Kim chi, bean sprouts, sliced fish cake and potato dishes but feel like their sides aren't top notch. Nonetheless, the bulgogi was marinated well and super flavorful and delicious. The pork belly was thick and cooked well, albeit being frozen. For those unsure how to have KBBQ, there's no wrong way ... though I usually have two strategies: eat the cooked meat with your rice and a bit of sauce/side dish to cut through the savoriness or add your cooked meat to your lettuce leaf, add garlic, chili slice, kimchi then wrap it all up and dip it in the soybean/chili paste! Absolute yum! The service here is quick to clear things away and refills on waters. It's also a little drab on the interior and can smell musty at times, but the KBBQ totally makes up for it! For $15 or so a person, the price is alright ... it's no KBBQ like back in California where it's all-you-can-it, but it'll do for Arizona. It will do. read more

Stopped in on here on a whim after seeing it while driving by and it's worth it. We did table top and it was delicious! Meats were excellent and the side dishes were the best I've had in The Valley. Highly recommend read more

First time at Takamatsu. Came here on a recommendation. Arrived at 6 on a Tuesday for dinner. There were five other tables full. The menu is a mix of Japanese and Korean. The Japanese was the sushi while the Korean was the BBQ and entrées. I had sushi for lunch, so... Between the three of us we ordered Pork Bulgolgi, Beef Kalbi, Bipimbap and two teas. The total came to $63 plus tip, which was a good deal. There was plenty of food. The Bipimbap was okay. The meat was a bit sparse but it was tender and moist. The egg was over cooked too. The Bulgolgi and Kalbi were excellent. They each had tons of flavorful, juicy meat served on a sizzling platter and lots of sides like pickled kimchi, boiled and sauced potatoes, pickled sprouts, fish cakes, etc. The Kalbi in particular was so tender you'd never know they were mostly collagen. I recommend Takamatsu for a fast, inexpensive flavorful and authentic Korean dinner. Try the BBQ menu! read more

Takamatsu - The Kalbi lunch plate (N1), on a return visit. Beef ribs, three sushi pieces, rice, baby bok choy, fish cakes, salad and a Gyoza. - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is my go to for Korean BBQ. The owner is very friendly and attentive. The food is fantastic and priced reasonably. I love the Kalbi and Bulgogi. read more

Small Local Business with a nice tradtional feel, owner is real nice and accomodating with a sense of humor. Tell him you are a Sun Devil and SF Giants fan to get him going! We shared the Bul Go Ki Dinner, Marinated thinly sliced beef and the Tosisal Gui Dinner, seasoned rib eye. Both dishes were very good and came with the usual Korean sides, brocolli, kim che, etc. I really enjoyed the Bul Go Ki Beef which was prepared on a sizzling skillet and nicely marinated. The service was great along with the food, will come back to try other dishes. read more

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I've been searching for a really good Korean restaurant in Phoenix for tofu soup and Banchan (Korean sides) and Takamatsu hit the spot. Everything was wonderful and the service was great. Thank you. read more

Takamatsu - Tofu soup - mushroom and Banchan (Korean sides) - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Love this place. Great service and amazing food. Have been here twice and it was awesome both times. I love how clean it is and always smells sooooo good. The food it delicious and reminds me of my Aunties home cooking. read more

Charged us $33 for the Kalbi, which was significantly more than the price listed on the menu, and unfortunately we did not realize it until after the payment was made. I am not sure if this was an honest mistake or a change in price that has not yet been reflected on the menu, but either way I find it to be unacceptable and unprofessional. What we received was also not NEARLY worth what we paid for it. The food itself was hit-or-miss. Too much of the "meat" was essentially marinated connective tissue. A good amount of it ended up in my garbage can. I had been craving Korean food for a good long while, and I really wanted to give this place a chance, but I honestly can not recommend anyone else to suffer through an experience like this. read more

My boys are 8 & 11 & LOVED the bulgoki kids plate Sweet thin sliced beef / rice / fruit . I had the short rib sweet & spicy stew & it was amazing (K2. Maesoon Kaibi Tang) ! The short rib pieces were so good / tender & flavorful! It was a great dinner date with my young boys Will definitely be back soon! read more

Haven't been here in ages. Food hasn't skipped a beat. We had the kalbi, spicy chicken and soon do bu soup. Awesome!! Sushi took awhile but they were busy so understandable Service was great, always go checked on and super friendly. read more