Service: My friends and I (group of 6) went in to eat at around 6:30pm on a Saturday night and got seated right away. I ordered the Bibim Bop (marinated beef with vegetables and rice) and Dduk Bok Kee (spicy stir-fried rice cake), while everyone else got all-you-can-eat sushi in addition to appetizers. The food took around 15-20 minutes to come out, but that makes sense seeing as how we were a group of 6. Interestingly enough, some appetizers didn't come out until we were more than halfway done with our entrees. The waitress/waiter had to be reminded several times of our order before it came out. It seemed as though there was miscommunication or lack of organization between the two servers we had. My dduk bok kee did not arrive, but I was too full to bother asking about it. However, we were a group of 6 ordering many rounds of food, so I can understand if things got chaotic for them. Otherwise, the service was great. Our waitress was friendly and made sure to check up on us frequently. The Food: First things first, I really recommend the Korokke (an appetizer), which my friends and I described to be fried mashed potatoes. I just loved the crunchy outer texture and warm, soft potato filling. In regards to the Bibim Bop, I thought it was okay. The attached picture might give some perspective, but I wish there was a bigger portion of bulgogi (beef) included. It wasn't as moist/juicy as I would've expected it from the word "marinated", but it wasn't bad. Unfortunately, I was only able to eat half of the dish, leaving most of the veggies behind. I like eating vegetables, don't get me wrong, but there was something off about them that I didn't like. The side dishes were good though. Those are always my favorite part of getting Korean food. The total of my bill (tip included, dduk bok kee not included) came out to be $17.76, which in my opinion was pretty pricey considering the quality of the meal. All in all, not a bad dining experience, but not one that I would strongly consider trying again. read more

Takamatsu - Bibim Bop - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Kalbi, soon dubu and kalbi dolseot bibimbap.,WOW it's delicious. Travelled 22 miles but worth its distance. I'll come back here again read more

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I have been a fan of Takamatsu since 1998. This restaurant was one of my first reviews when I started Yelp but guess it disappeared since it was so long ago. It's been a couple years since our last visit, and went for dinner on a Saturday night, in early February. Thankfully, there were some open tables, despite the large party in the back room and busy dining room. We took a grill table booth. Be careful of the gas lines and metal under the table. It reduces leg room, but the four of us managed to fit. We intended to order two grill items to grill at our table but decided to amend our order once we got an eye-full of the menu. To use the grill, you must order two items. Since we only ordered one, they cooked it in back, which I was fine with too. We started with the Hamul pajun (seafood pancake), no jalapenos, unless you can handle that level of spicy. It's huge and very intense if you get it with jalapenos. We also had an order of Jap chae. For the main course I had the amazing Galbi (or Kalbi) with lettuce, garlic and fermented bean paste. My hubs had teriyaki sirloin. With the delicious banchan and hot sake, it was a decadent meal. Service was fast and super efficient. The ladies are the same ones from 20 years ago. I am sure they don't remember me but they always recognize me 7'1" stepfather when we walk in. I introduced my mom to Takamastu and she loves it just as much as we do. My stepdad used to travel to Korea, Singapore, and the islands, for work and is happy to help me demolish a seafood pancake anytime I want to go, when we visit the Valley. Found memories built around great food and great dining experience. They also have a great sushi menu but we opt to save our stomach capacity for the other great menu items. So.Much.Food! Definitely a family place or casual date night. read more

This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Arizona. The staff are friendly and professional. The restaurant interior is simple and clean. As for the food, I have tried sashimi and veggie rice bowl, ox bone beef soup, and hot and spicy beef soup. All of them are so good, especially the sashimi and veggie rice bowl. I have eaten that particular entree four times!! I would like to try other items on the menu next time. The only thing I don't like is the location. It's too far from house. I only go there to eat, if I have to drop off my husband at work. Other than that, I love this place!! read more

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This place hasn't been disappointed; the cool part is that you can choose the dine in regular food option or the Korean BBQ option. Also, in the evenings, they open up their sushi bar! They serve authentic Korean dishes such as bibimbap and Korean dumpling soup, kimchi stew, black bean noodles, etc. They are really friendly and their dishes are a good size. This is an excellent place to experience and get to learn about different Korean or Japanese entrees. I had a wonderful experience and was so taken back by how delicious their food was! It's a cute little hole in the wall but it feels like you stepped into another country when you walk in. Such a great time. read more

Omg this place is amazing!! The vibe, the staff, and the food!! I went one night for bbq beef and they delivered. It was my first time at a location like this and I was blown away. Not sure if the waiter was the owner or what but there's this man there that cares for everyone and makes you feel welcome anytime you go. I've only tried the beef. Need to go back and try more! read more

! We were just here and the quality was as good as it was 27 years ago (our first visit). Love the table BBQ grill and the plethora of condiments served with the Korean BBQ. Warning: Large servings, very filling! The sushi/sashimi is so fresh - like butter! The ambiance gives one the feeling of being in Seoul, eating Dolsot Bibimbap with Bourdain; it's THAT authentic! read more

Very authentic and delicious Korean and Japanese food. Service was really good and prompt. Everyone was so welcoming and kind. We ordered soup- soon du bu; mushroom and beef. It was the perfect flavor , savory and earthy. Beef was tender and the mushrooms were delicious. If you like tofu, definitely try it. We ordered chadol baeki and bulgogi for the grill options. The banchan/sides were fresh and tasty. My favorite sides were the kimchi, fish cake, and bean sprouts. But trust me, they were all good. The kids had miso soup and rice. I'll have to post another review with pictures next time. I was with family so I didn't have my phone nearby. If you want a family oriented and authentic experience, dine at Takamatsu. read more

This restaurant has been around forever and it doesn't disappoint. The side dishes are wonderful and you could almost make it a meal with the ample servings. read more

Came here looking for the experience of KBBQ, and my brother and I got it! Lots of food, my brother and I definitely enjoyed it so much! They had many side dishes: kimchi of course, fish cakes DELICIOUS, potatoes, rice, and soo much more. We had the Steak bulgogi, which was more sweet than savory, we did not expect that. It was different but good. The price was expensive $20 dollars per person but I think for experience it is pretty good. Sweet waitresses, they taught us and took time with helping us understand them. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great happy hour, fresh sushi made with pride and really friendly sushi chefs if you happen to sit at their small sushi bar. They can recommend some good stuff that isn't on the menu. There is a crazy lady (maybe manager) who works there, always running around & barking at someone but I get a kick outta her. I see in other reviews that she's offended many. Not me. Yet. read more

Takamatsu - Happy hour menu... Sun-Thurs, 5-7pm. Great deals! - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Not sure how I've missed this place, but sure glad I found it! The reviews don't lie, the nicest Staff around. We decided to cook our own meat, because why not? It was so fun and I might say, the meat came out perfectly. But the chicken fried rice, wow. You can just tell they use fresh vegetables for it and it was probably one of the best I've tried. The place was old school and i appreciate that, especially as more 'instagram able' places are opening up. Overall 10/10 and you need to try it over on the west side read more

Me and a couple of friends came here for dinner. It was my first time eating Korean BBQ. It was fantastic, the food and service was amazing. I will definitely be back! read more

I absolutely loved my experience here! The food and service was amazing. I would definitely recommend you try the bulgoki and udon noodles

Virgin voyage and there is so much on the menu we are going to have to return! Our waitress was so helpful explaining the dishes to us! We tried the squid with vegetables, scallops roll. Excellently food . Excellent service and atmosphere. Have not been back post COVID, but think many menu items would lend themselves to pick up or delivery. read more

Great service, the food is excellent it's traditional flavor and will remind you of a home cooked meal!

This place is great. Let me say it again. This place is great. Authentic Korean food. Delicious flavors. Balanced dishes. I fell in love. If this restaurant was a person, I would have proposed. read more

Stumbled on them almost by accident. We only tried Japanese fare because we're not quite adventurous enough for Korean food yet, but it looked and smelled great. Food was great! Sushi was fresh and delicious. Gyozas were fabulous! Teriyaki chicken was tender, delicious, and not chewy at all. We ordered about three times the amount of food we could eat. The tempura was the only area that may have been a half step below the rest but I'd probably still order the shrimp again. Great food and super friendly staff! read more

I have a lot of affection for Takamatsu. Korean food is experiencing a surge of interest, and is likely to explode in the coming years with bulgogi being a popular introduction. But before Phoenix had a popular introduction to Korean food: there was Takamatsu. It's branded as a Japanese restaurant, because sushi was (and still is) a more popular cuisine in the valley. But the moment you open the menu, the real focus of the restaurant becomes clear, and the Korean conventions are confirmed after the banchan dishes are brought out. Bits of pickled garlic potato, kimchi, bean curd that had been made into a kind of pancake and then served in small slices -- they're all a little different in terms of texture, but all savory and interesting. Sushi bar is decent, with quality nigiri. Their lunch combos are a good deal. I'm used to bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl, such that it continues to cook the dish after serving and the edge of the rice gets crispy. The bibimbap here is instead served in a regular bowl that is not heated, so if you were counting on the rice having a crust: sorry. However, the ingredients are still quality and it remains an amazing deal. Interior is usually quiet, except whatever lunchtime banter is happening at the sushi counter. For dessert, I'm a fan of the green tea mochi. read more

Eh. This was our 2nd time here and the service sucks. I asked the waitress politely to change our grill or add oil to it because our meat was starting to stick & burn and she replied, "No I think your grill is fine to me". Even my husband is upset they didn't change our grill for us but we are not the type of people to talk back. The other time we ate here, we asked nicely for more fishcake banchan and the super short waitress said no. Don't bother coming here for Korean Bbq. Go to Manna BBQ instead. Super dissatisfied with our experience here. Out of the goodness of our hearts we still tipped them. You're welcome. I guess? read more

The restaurant is located on Olive and 43rd ave on the North/East Corner. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. I always get my favorite dish - Dae Ji Bool Gogi is amazing ask them too cook meat a little longer and its perfect. All the sides are always fresh and amazing. read more

It's looks small and not so attractive on the outside but, there's plenty of space, seating and clean. It's a mixture of Japanese and Korean BBQ style grill. Very delicious. I've been to an extremely nicer BBQ places but I give them a double thumbs up for wonderful tasty authentic Korean dishes. I haven't tried their sushi but the menu looks great too. In one week I've been there 4 times and each time bringing a different friend. My favorite is Kalbi Dolsot Bibim Bap. It's a bit pricy but they are always busy, friendly, and absolutely authentic soup dishes, etc. worth going casually or on a date to experience authentic Korean/Japanese food. read more

A very genuine Korean restaurant, with some Japanese dishes. Every dish felt like it was prepared with some care.

Great place to eat my favorite dishes. Great service, very clean, and plenty of parking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Delicious Korean food with so many options. The place was clean and the food was great. We have been here several times already and it never disappoints. read more

This restaurant is around the corner to nothing. A little while in the wall family mom and pop shop, that even had the logo and name worn off of the building. All the windows were so tinted that you would think they were hiding something. We came here for my sons birthday party, being our very first time, but wanting to experience the tradition of cooking our own food on our table. We have seen this in many anime's like Naruto, and after research online, this is the only place who does something like it. You must order two meals to use the grill, but the portion of food provided was well worth it. It was fun, fast, and very tasty. The restaurant isn't huge, maybe 20-40 tables but serve a combination of Korean and Japanese dishes. A little expensive but not too bad if you share some plates in a big party. We will definitely be going back. read more

Takamatsu - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I normally don't leave bad reviews, but out of all the Korean food places around- I'm pretty disappointed. The food is overpriced, but to top it off - I ordered take out today, and there was a damn roach in my Banchan!!. read more

Takamatsu - This roach was at the bottom of the spiced radish side dish - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I would come here every week if I could. If you enjoy mom and pop Korean food this is the place for you. If you've ever been curious about dishes that you won't find at kbbq, this is the place for you. Basically Takamatsu is the answer to everything and I said what I said hahah. Homemade kimchi, complementary soup on this colder Az day, Takamatsu is a fantastic gem and I hope they stay open for a long, long time. Cheers! Be back soon! read more

Takamatsu - The aftermath - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We drive from the east valley to eat here. Great food and the Kim Chi is the best I've had

Went here (Phoenix branch) for dinner with the fam. Food was great,authentic Korean food. Service was awesome,they're all very accommodating and sweet. Will go back here for my birthday. read more

We have been here many times. I've honestly never had the sushi but the Korean bbq is so good. I also love their bibimbop and kimchi jigae. My boyfriend goes there to get me kimchi jigae when I'm sick. The owner and the wait staff are so friendly and nice. We went with our friend who has a little kid and the staff just fell in love with her and gave her juke (porridge). read more

More underwhelming sushi from the west valley. I have friends that swear this place has some of the best, and I'm just not seeing it. Nothing on the specialty roll menu was special. Unagi nigiri-surprisingly scorching when it arrived. It also tasted off, like it was old and reheated. The '21 roll'-Standard tempura with eel sauce and spicy mayo that you can find anywhere. It has four or five different fish in it, but it's not like they really shine. Admittedly tasty. 007 roll-Avocado and shrimp on top, spicy krab filler. Nothing mind blowing. Very watery for a roll of its kind. Questionable. Takamatsu charges decent sushi prices while delivering sushi that just ain't up to snuff. I promised myself not to review this place until I tried the Korean BBQ side that most people come for, but I can't wait that long. Friends don't let friends eat bad sushi. read more

Ok i have been holding off on reviewing Takamatsu because how do you really write up your favorite restaurant? Obviously i love the place! The food is out of this world and my sushi chef is like extended family. My favorite food is sushi. I love to try new and fun places but it all always comes back to Takamatsu. Ok so first : they have everything from sushi to Korean BBQ- to noodle bowls. If you love sushi and Korean - and a great noodle bowl - this is the golden goose of spots to eat. Yes they have cooking @the table or you can order it to taste. Yes they have ALL traditional Korean plates and yummy sides. I suggest the pork belly! Second: i go there to eat SUSHI - this is my sushi spot. My safe place with amazing food. Its a perfect date spot! I sit @the sushi bar with Jon and i know im about to love everything that touches my lips. This is my happy place. First fav: Tuna mango Nigiri and Spicy Tuna Mango Nigiri - this was created by head sushi chef Jon :) it is an amazing pairing of flavor and a not miss!!!! Second fav: Sashimi Salad - this is a mix of tunas,salmon and smelt! With a spicy twist! The thought makes me salivate! Third fav: Screaming Orgasm - a take on tuna tataki that is mouth watering and makes me literally moan how good it is. Its amazing! And the last thing i love about takamatsu is that Jon shops for his Customers. He cares about quality in the fish and veggies and is always keeping the menu fresh. Now reading the yelp reviews i see the number 1 complaint is service time - no Takamatsu is not a Fast Food Spot- the food here is made fresh and with love and that takes time- this is a Meal place - you come and have a Food Experience. If you are looking for a quick meal - i suggest you slow down and start appreciating what you let touch your lips. read more

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I swore I had already reviewed this place. But I must've been hallucinating (again.) I had stopped in here quite a while back, to pick up some sushi, gyoza, and seaweed salad to go. I was pretty unimpressed, and I remember thinking I'd give it two and a half stars. However, I went back on Friday, and went for the full-on Korean BBQ experience -- a first for me. And I am so glad, I gave Takamatsu a second chance, especially where they can show off their star attraction. I was a little early, and decided that while I was waiting for my dining companion, I'd sip a G&T. Bad idea. First, I had to point out to the server which bottle on the bar was the gin. Then, I tried (and failed) to explain what tonic was. I got a gin and soda, no lime. I doctored it up with a sugar packet and the lemon wedge from my water, but ulgh. Again, my bad for not playing to their strengths. I should've gotten a beer, or heck, a plain ol' shot of booze. Since it was the first Korean BBQ experience for us, we decided to pick one thing we'd heard of and one that was kind of healthy. We went for the bu-go-ki beef and the shrimp. Our server returned with about a dozen little dishes full of fixins, and placed a grate on the grill and turned it on. The dishes contained kim-chee, fish cakes, something spinachy, something bean sprouty, little minnow jerkies, bean paste, tofu, pickles, jalapenos, and garlic cloves. I may have forgotten a couple of things. I don't know if we were getting the short shrift, or if our server assumed we were pros at this, because the process was not explained at all. Luckily, I'm a grilling fool, so I just dove right in and started cooking some meat. We also had to flag her down in order to ask what some of the things were as well. In addition, when we were done with our beef, and were ready to move onto shrimp, she didn't change the grate. I didn't even know this was an option, until I saw a neighboring table have it done. I tend to think it was just shoddy service, since we waited ages for drink refills as well. I don't want to say it was because we were some of the few non-Koreans there. I think it was more likely that it was because we were just a two top, and not doing mad shots of shoyu = less opportunity for a big tip. Either way, the service part of the experience kind of sucked. Nonetheless, I'd readily come back -- maybe with a group. read more

Takamatsu - mmm fixins - Japanese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have been coming here for years, since I was little and now I'm taking my daughters! Not many workers but they are all so kind and attentive! I believe they are hiring. The food tastes AMAZING!!! My husband is a picky eater and doesn't like trying new things but after a couple try's now he is the one telling me let's go to takamatsu!!! read more

Food was ok.. but maybe the rude service and demeanor of the woman made the experience terrible.

Korean food is the best! Being from Hawaii my family and I love to eat Korean BBQ. We love all the sides veggies called Bachan and Takamatsu is the best place to eat in Az! Wish it was closer! Please open Korean BBQ in west Phoenix we'll eat they every weekend! Favorite items: BBQ chicken bulgolgi Spicy pork Seafood tofu soup All bomb.com!!!! Forreeall! Enjoy! read more

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I forgot how much I love this place and how good the food is!! Some of the best Korean food in Phoenix and the lunch specials are awesome! Food is definitely authentic and has the "homemade" taste. All the servers are all warm, loving Korean moms and and will always bring you more cold dishes. Everything is delicious and never an issue with food or the sushi. Yes, they do sushi too! My favorites are the bim bim bap, kalbi short ribs, and the spicy tofu soup. All of their cold dishes are really good too, best one are the spicy cucumbers. Seriously one of my favorite places in Phoenix! read more

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I've been going here for over 20 years, best Korean food in the Phoenix metro area. Owner is fantastic and the staff was very friendly.

Very impressed with this place . Me and my daughter went , her grandmother and father are Korean and it gave flashbacks of good homemade Korean yummies . Going back on the 9/4 for my happy birthday read more