This was one of mine and my fiance go to sushi places. We were so bummed when it closed down.

I'm usually a sushi elitist, but Takara blew my expectations out of the water. For just $28, you get a massive, all-you-can-eat menu that even includes sashimi. Seriously, the value here is unreal. ​The whole vibe is super chill great music and modern, attractive decor make for a perfect dining experience. ​But the real MVP was our server, Carlos. He was amazing and gave spot-on recommendations. I reluctantly took his advice and tried the Texas Roll and I'm man enough to admit it's fantastic. That alone should tell you something. Also, the Beef Carpaccio appetizer was awesome super flavorful and a great non-sushi option. ​If you're in Las Colinas and craving high-quality sushi without the high-end price tag, Takara is the new go-to. Ask for Carlos! read more

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The quality of the fish and food was really great. Service was fast. I love the ambience of the restaurant. I feel in the beginning everything was explained well but at the end, they said there was a limit on desserts, and that wasn't explained anywhere on the menu or by our server. If that's what they want the policy to be, they need to update the menu and have the server educate the table at the beginning. read more

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Came to Takara around 8:30 PM on a weekday and opted for a la carte. They were kind enough to offer me their very late menu, which was not only affordable but also had smaller portions, perfect for trying a bit of everything without overdoing it. We ordered so many rolls and sashimi, and I also got some udon. Everything was super fresh and absolutely delicious. The quality of the fish really stood out. The service was quick, and they even had robots delivering food, which was such a fun touch. I'll definitely be back to try the all-you-can-eat next time, just need to come hungrier. read more

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Takara is a new AYCE sushi restaurant that just opened in Irving-Las Colinas. The prices are very affordable (for what you're getting), and the sushi quality is very good. And unlike other AYCE buffet style sushi restaurants, Takara makes your orders fresh, and the service is amazing. My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - Takara occupies the space where The Bluefish once stood. That's good because it benefits from plenty of parking. Inside, there is a dedicated bar, tons of seating with a mixture of tables and booths, and simple (not too gaudy) Japanese décor. The sushi chefs are in the back making your dishes fresh as you order it. 1 Star. Service - Our server was outstanding. Unlike the buffets where your server simply fills your water and clears your table, our server was attentive, always smiling, and most of all he had fantastic recommendations. Being that it was our first time, he expertly guided us through the process to ensure we ordered what we wanted without over ordering (you are charged for uneaten plates). 1 Star. Food - We ordered so many items I'm not able to highlight everything, but here's what really stood out for me: - Salmon Belly Sashimi - this was special as they don't always carry it. But this is a premium, luxurious cut with a very velvety texture compared to regular salmon sashimi. - Seaweed and Squid Salad - These are two separate appetizers, but we combined them into one. The squid was soft and tender, and the seaweed had the right slipperiness. Combined, it was like I ordered this from a fancy sushi place - Yellowtail Jalapeno - Like the salads above, the Yellowtail was fresh like I ordered it at a fancy place. Care though - my jalapenos were cut thick and had tons of heat that even the sauce couldn't cool me down. - Seared beef nigiri - A thin slice of beef is heated and served over nigiri rice. Since I'm a Texas, this was a very juicy bite of beef without being to thick. - Fried Oreo - Two Oreos are fried. I know I can get these at the State Fair, but dessert is included in your meal! The quality of the sushi is very good when you compare it to the price. Now, it's not the best in the world, but it's much better than I thought. 1 Star. Will I Return? - Yes! This location lost its sushi restaurant a few years ago, so I'm very happy Takara moved it. Not only is it AYCE sushi, but there's also so much more on the menu (ramen) that of course I will be back. 1 Star. read more

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Came back for dinner. There as some amazing sashimi going on. The fish was fresh for sure. The service was definitely good this time around. It's an excellent location and the inside looks great with their decor and seating arrangement. Give them a try! read more

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We did a la carte. The sushi was decent, and came in a cute boat. The starters were pretty eh. I think probably good as a AYCE spot but was just okay as a la carte. Kevin our server was really great and very nice. Desserts were okay, fried oreos and cheesecake both kinda eh. read more

Takara - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Food is outstanding ! Service is and the ambiance is so relaxing love this place. We will be back again and again. read more

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It's our first time dining at Takara, though we've tried other all-you-can-eat Japanese sushi and sashimi restaurants before. The service was excellent--special thanks to Cris and his manager, Tan. The recent renovation has really opened up the space, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, some of the sashimi and sushi fell below expectations. The sushi chef could use more experience in both sashimi cutting and presentation. read more

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This place is absolutely amazing and well worth the price. I only visit during the dinner menu as the sashimi is a must. All of the food so far has been of excellent quality, especially given that it is a rather fast-paced and quantity-based restaurant. The atmosphere is perfect: the music is almost jazz tempo versions of popular songs, the dining room is large and spacious, and the decor makes for a charming yet fun environment. The servers are also super kind and prompt and don't leave you waiting to order your next round of sushi. I would definitely recommend this place; it never fails to impress! read more

Food was spectacular - I love a good ayce sushi spot and this is it! Edwin is the kind of server who makes you want to come back again and again. He's incredibly friendly, always gets my order right, and even remembered me from my very first visit; that kind of personal touch is rare and unforgettable. Service like his turns a solo dinner out into a great experience and he absolutely deserves recognition for the way he goes above and beyond! read more

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I loved it! For AYCE sushi it was very fresh and was all yummy. The only gripe I had was that it was coming out just a bit slow, but I'm okay with waiting if the food is quality. Service was very kind and the interior was also very nice. A good solid AYCE sushi spot for sure. I will come back read more

So another place I found through TikTok and I have to say it exceeded my expectation. The food was so delicious. The presentation was amazing. The cool thing was a little robot brought out our food. It was so cute and the inside is so clean and pretty the staff is outstanding and friendly always checking on you it is amazing. I'll definitely be going back. It is worth the money. They have different options where you can choose to do the all you can eat or individually ordering. It was a wonderful date night. It is so pretty. I'll be coming back soon. read more

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Great all you can eat place with a decent price of 34.99. I wouldn't say anything was amazing but you definitely get value for your money. The location is spacious with a lot of seats. The employees pay attention and never rush you to leave. read more

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Very fresh and tasty shasimi. They do make each entree to order so service can be a bit slow so just order a bunch on your first order. I really liked the raw fish appetizers with fantastic flavors. The Crab tower and yellow tuna, white tuna and salmon belly were my favs. The deep fried Oreos and bananas were perfect on the cold night desert. read more

For a All You Can Eat Sushi spot, this was a great restaurant overall! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. The atmosphere is welcoming but a lot more modern & nice for a celebratory dinner. They have a large variety of sashmi, sushi, nigiri, and hot dishes as well & is great for dinner or lunch. read more

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Tried this newly opened place on a Monday night. We got the appetizers first and they were all delish. They came in 2 pcs per order so it was perfect so you can try a lot of stuff. We had takoyaki , calamari, hamachi kama, tuna and steak tayaki, soft shell crab , butterfly kiss ( we had 2) . Then we moved on to their sashimi tuna, salmon , surf clam, tuna , white tuna, octopus, squid , mackerel and roe. I also tried the Ramen with tonkatsu flavor and charshu i loved the soup flavor thatvcane our creamy though the eggs were overcooked but still good. Sashimi cuts were fresh. For dessert we had green tea ice cream ( creamy delicious) and strawberry mochi. It was worth trying and i hope they don't change in the days ahead. read more

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We went for lunch today. It was not busy at all, had may be 3 tables with not more than four people at each. The ambiance is nice, it was calming and quiet. At $18.99 for AYCE lunch, it is great value for money. The menu is very clearly marked with what's included for lunch vs dinner. Our favorites were the udon, hibachi, poke bowl, ramen, french fries and salads. The food was on the sweeter side with low salt, so requested some sriracha. The only thing that could be improved on was service, it was not very friendly and was very slow. The server prioritized cleaning tables over serving customers. Service definitely needs to be faster especially during week day lunch hour. read more

Sushi vs Fried Food The sushi was horrible. The fish was good & fresh but half of every sushi dish was rice. The rice was very dry, hard, was not sushi grade rice & lacked vinegar. They used a different species of rice that was not sushi rice. They did not cook it with enough water & they did not use enough vinegar. The menu said "must eat all rice" or you will be fined. They have multiple video cameras trained on you to ensure that you do not waste any rice! They should put up signs saying, "must eat all sand," because that rice tasted like dry sand. Also, there was way too much rice & not enough fish. Check out my photos of the nigiri & Ahi tower. Furthermore, the poke bowl with salad had no rice but it was a big salad with just 2 tiny pieces of eel. The salmon poke bowl had just a tablespoon of salmon odds & ends. It was literally 1 tablespoon of tiny salmon scraps. See my photos of the poke bowls. All the sushi dishes were sad & impoverished. On the bright side, all their cooked food was good. The fried squid & shrimp tempura was not too greasy, crispy & hot. The Teppan shrimp was not waterlogged & seasoned just right. My date thought that it was too salty, though. The Teppan steak was surprisingly good cuz it was sirloin, not the usual skirt steak served at other all you can eat lunches. However, the cooking skill was inconsistent. I ordered it the first time without mentioning how to cook it & it came out perfect: medium rare. However, I ordered it medium rare the second time, but it came out well done. On my third order, it came out as ordered: rare. The chicken Takoyaki came out perfectly seasoned & was not dry. Service The waitress was friendly & prompt. When there were only 4 customers right after they opened, the kitchen was fast. However, after the arrival of a large table of 8, the kitchen slowed down & it took longer to receive my food. Ambience Everything was shiny & new. There was a high ceiling, so it felt very spacious & relaxing. They played soft rock in English instead of some foreign music that I didn't understand. Conclusion For great cooked Japanese food in a relaxed atmosphere & good service, you should go to Takara. read more

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Came early on i think opening weekend. The service was amazing but the food was so so. Might have to give it another try, price was pretty cheap. read more

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This place was so yummy! I believe this restaurant recently just opened in Irving and I'm so glad it did. I finally have one near where I live. This place is now one of my favorites sushi ayce places. It's $35 for dinner which is a good price for what you get. It includes the cooked foods such as ramen, soft shell crab, and more. They also have sweet shrimp! I feel like not many ayce sushi places have those. The fish were fresh and rice proportion was normal. You can only order 5 items at a time but since it wasn't too busy, they let us order a bit more at a time! The place was so cute and they also have bar seating. I would come back. read more

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The food is amazing. Everything is fresh and brought out as soon as it's ready. Everyone working here is so professional and on top of everything needed for the table. This is a must try The ambiance is done in a oriental style. read more

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We decided to look around to see if anything was closer to home. Particularly in the Dallas area. Lord behold, we have found something of a gem! Since April we have came back literally every week whether it is for lunch or dinner. Service is great, wait staff is on point and knows what we like by second visit based on our orders. First visit was with family of 8 both kids and adults included. The kids loved it! My four year old ate alot usually she only eats fries and steam rice. She ate the fried rice, her favorite fried shrimp tempura, and BBQ pork bun. We've probably tried mostly everything on menu. The tuna and salmon sashimi is hands down. Fresh and no smell. My sister who doesn't eat raw now eats raw fish! That's how no smell it is. Must try if you like mussels. Their dynamite mussels is a hit for me and I order 6 orders (2 pieces an order) hubby likes it too. Warm out of the oven or freshly baked hot cheesy and creamy with a hint of sweetness. They have fried rolls too. The Tokyo and Bath House roll seems to be a hit with sister. I haven't identified a favorite just yet. Udon noodles is flavorful and filled with veggies. So many nice things to say about this place. Prices are fair lunch $22.99 but menu items some are aimed for dinner items so to order that AYCE you must opt in for dinner price of $33.99, Kids are priced fairly for both lunch $5.99 3-5 YO and dinner $10.99 6-10 YO AO 5/13. Next time we will try the premium menu! read more

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My last (bad) experience with an AYCE Japanese restaurant had me wondering whether or not I'd ever want to try another. Glad I did! "Takara AYCE" in Las Colinas changed my mind! The atmosphere is fantastic. The staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. Pretty much everything ordered was "more than edible" and above. I did not find one item that I wished I had not ordered. The aburi (torched) nigiri was a nice and delicious option to have! Rolls are full-size; be aware of that when ordering as they may charge extra for uneaten food! Can you get better ramen other places? Sure. But the variety of unlimited options here at a set price is appealing. They even have a friendly little robot that leads you to your table! Don't hesitate to come to Takara AYCE in Las Colinas! You won't regret it! read more

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It's so nice to finally have an all-you-can-eat sushi spot in this area. Long overdue! The sushi was solid and fresh, and they also have a fun à la carte menu if you want to mix things up, plus a late-night menu which is a great bonus. The interior is modern and clean, which makes for a really enjoyable dining experience. Service was very attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

The space is huge and modern, super clean and comfortable. Ordering is easy through the tablet and the food comes out fast. Sashimi is fresh, rolls are well made, and they don't stuff you with rice. The salmon nigiri and baked mussels were both fire. For the price, you can't beat it. New favorite AYCE spot read more

I came here when it first opened and didn't finish my review. A couple of friends came with me to try this place and while it wasn't a true buffet, you order what you want and they bring it out to you. We got to try several things and they were decent. I may have to come back again and see if they improved. But I will say, the poke bowl was drowning with sauce which made it overwhelming so I hope it's better the next time I go. read more

The food options are plentiful and delicious. I had the Golden Tuna Roll, which is spicy and is wrapped in mango. My husband had the ramen. The service is polite, quick and attentive. The restaurant decor is cute with a mellow vibe. read more

This Eat All You Can sushi joint is a A++. Food is excellent, made fresh as you order. They added the salad bar too where they serve fresh oysters. Service is also top notch and the restaurant has a great positive happy ambience. Been a regular, going every other week! read more

The rice was not freshly cooked extremely chewy and dry. The eggs were partly burnt. The five dollar salad was a few pieces of iceberg lettuce with a runny water sauce and two little cucumbers. It was maybe worth a dollar I could not eat the steak beef that came in the fried rice I had to pick it out and throw it away. It was chewy Just absolute worst Japanese food I've ever had and I hate to leave bad reviews, but I have to be honest because I read reviews before I order from anywhere. read more

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So glad that this place recently opened up! The servers are incredibly kind, and very accommodating with families. We had children running around, and they were extremely helpful. The all you can eat is a great deal, and still good quality. It includes sushi items along with poke noodles, rice and appetizers, so you can't really go wrong. The tuna killer roll was really good, as well as the sashimi items, which were fresh. Also tried some of their Tataki and fried appetizers. The best part is, they have robots come to the table to deliver the food, it's a fun extra detail. I wish I had more photos of the food, but we were eating it pretty quickly! Definitely recommend coming here on an empty stomach with enough time to really enjoy. read more

Takara - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Takara is a fantastic spot for lunch. The value is great, and the nigiri is fresh. Solid variety of options and excellent service. I'll definitely be returning soon. read more

I was a reel on tik tok and was influenced into checking this place out. Service was amazing. I mostly had the sashimi and only tried a few kitchen made items. The price was great for an all you can eat sushi concept. For the food I got, I think it's worth it. However, I didn't try many other items on their menu but if you get the sashimi, it's great! read more

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Who needs Omakase when you can have the Takara AYCE premium menu! We were delighted to have discovered this Takara location on a trip out to The Ranch for drinks. Unlike other smaller locations, this one is fully staffed large location with many sushi chefs working nonstop fulfilling orders. Staff are super friendly as in all other smaller Takara locations. And robot food delivery carts are working overdrive to help the servers to deliver orders. Vibe is fusion Izakaya, a cross between a Kura Sushi and a Yard House. Decoration of Japanese artifacts mixed with Anime/Magna touches and BGM is soft retro American. Seating are well spaced out and seoarated giving that intimacy feeling often lacking in AYCE joints. Because of its high constant volume, the basic sushi and food quality is actually significantly higher than slower and smaller AYCE. Basically they can offer better fish (cut) knowing that it won't be sitting around for too long or going to waste. The wine and drinks list is extremely reasonably priced making a family night out or date night affordable. Californian Meiomi Chardonnay (my favorite white at less than house wine price) . Of note is the availability of their Premium Menu which we tried on our second visit and is priced at double their weekday lunch menu pricing but WELL WORTH the premium. You get to order unlimited PREMIUM sashimi of fish (such as Otoro and Scallops) usually only found at higher end sushi places or Omakase. And they are all prepared adequately and plated beautifully like most mid-range a la cart sushi restaurants. Absolutely the best quality, service and value Japanese dining experience in the DFW area! read more

Disclaimer: My party was working all day and finally got to sit down and eat. The food was amazing regardless of the long wait time in between getting each dish. The ambiance was normal for a Japanese style restaurant in the states. One gripe that took off 4 stars is that our initial server, I'll call him messy perm head (MPH), was being inappropriate towards a female in my group. Me and her bf went to the restroom and he got back to the table first, so he shared what he saw as MPH moving his crotch closer to the female's shoulder and reach around her to put plates down onto the table. Her mother was waiting for him to go further to speak up when her bf came out and MPH. When bf walked up to him, MPH looked back, saw the bigger size difference and backed off. Afterwards he didn't serve us anymore even after being told the drinks while the bf and I were away. He even waved off the bf when bf tried calling him over to ask what happened with the drinks. What saved our experience were the servers who picked up his slack and one who helped us with a dropped wallet. I'll call the new server nice bowl cut (NBC). NBC was thoroughly attentive to all our needs and understanding when the kitchen made a mistake with our onion "allergy". Our leave was also very friendly and heartwarming. Will come back, but I highly discourage female-only groups from coming for your safety. Having a guy can be reassuring and a deterrent. Not a misogynist btw. It's just MPH really soured my initial impression. Final disclaimer, MPH's actions may also have been a misunderstanding and have led to awkwardness that made him refuse working with us any further. Also, I was more focused on getting to the restroom so I only heard from the others that MPH was our initial server. read more

Food was amazing but your waiter was very unprofessional and rude. He rushed us the whole meal, and didn't allow us to truly ask questions. He wasn't attentive to the table of us being only 3. He didn't put in half our order and kept saying the kitchen was busy when even at the end of the service, we never got half of the food that we ordered. The ambiance was so bright and beautiful but this being my first time , it was truly disheartening. I struggled with tipping or not because I know tips go a long way especially for waiter/waitress jobs but he was just so unprofessional and unwelcoming . One of the young ladies that attended the restaurant with me was allergic to shellfish and before we called the restaurant and asked if it was still OK for her to come due to her allergy and they said that it was OK that she comes. We kept telling the waiter that she's allergic to shellfish because he kept putting the shellfish, right in front of her after we asked them multiple times to please just put the food with shellfish at the end of the table and we bring it down to our side. But he didn't stop instead ignored it. He didn't care about anything that we asked about. He didn't care about if we were satisfied . He barely even asked how we were doing. I ordered a drink and a drink with extremely strong so I ask for something else, but that didn't work. I just took the drink back altogether with barely any indication that the drink had been drunk, as he brought the check, he speaks to me that I still have to pay for the drink because I ordered it. But I didn't even remotely touch the drink. I ended up telling him with the bartender and then he decided to take it off. He even went as far as getting mad and showing off his anger when he seen that one of us didn't tip. Overall, I would've gave this experience a five if there were better customer service read more

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I'll compare it to Japan house since it's a very similar concept. At JP house you get better shrimp tempura, spider rolls, more appetizers, more roll options. Here you have aburri salmon, soft shell crab, ramen, and fried banana/ mochi for dessert. Not bad. Just different selections. read more

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Always a 5 star experience with great food, good service and a price you cannot beat. This place is a go to and I recommend to everyone.

This is an all you can eat sushi bar with traditional meals as well. The service was good, wait staff friendly and the robots that deliver food are charming. The meal format involves selecting 5 total items that are serves to the customer until they are satisfied. If two people dine and pay for the AYCE plan, they can each select 5 food items. There is a bar, televisions and the location was clean and also there is an outdoor patio as well. Definitely will return read more

Takara - AYCE - 5 items- $35 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Just finished having dinner with my family here and I just wanna say this place is on point ! I was very hesitant to have sushi in Texas considering it's a land locked state and sugar fish my personal favorite spot. I can honestly say this place is compatible to sugar fish. Our server tonight was Tita and she was amazing. ALL our orders came swiftly in a perfectly timing manner. All the reviewers leaving one star probably were dicks or cheap scapes that deserved the slow service As soon as I finished one dish another one came. This was every fat kid's dream come true, including mine. Just fabulous service and the freshest fish I had in a while and I'm from California where the fish is suppose to be fresh from the sea but unfortunately it's not always the case. Little advice for people who expect the best service everywhere you go.. maybe if you tipped minimally 25% without any entitled expectations than you'd get the service you hope for otherwise learn to be grateful. Special thank you to Tita and the Vietnamese server that catered to my family's annoying needs it was a lovely family reunion meal. You guys were quick with it. Orders came quick, finished dishes were taken away just as fast and I don't recall my drink even being more than a quarter empty at any single time. You guys rock ! I will definitely come back here when I return to Texas. read more