The single most consistent restaurant in the lower mainland. It's not really the food that impresses, but the robotic consistency that they and other members of the Tamaru Shoten group operate under. They can't be responsible for bad meal as I'd consider it a bad order choice, as they're making top quality food consistently every single time! read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Evo Mayo - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Takenaka was probably the best meal I've had in Vancouver. Talk about authentic Japanese food! Everything was super fresh and perfectly curated to blow your taste buds. Everyone working here is Japanese and the service is top notch. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Beautiful atmosphere and professional service. The food and drinks were good, but with uni in the restaurant's name and all over the menu, that part was a letdown. Maybe I'm spoiled from years of uni nigiri from Sushi Bar Kilala (iykyk), but I was disappointed that the uni at Takenaka was small and often a background note rather than the star. Uni Colada cocktail: white rum, fino, montenegro, coconut, uni mango foam, chili - refreshing, tropical drink with a smooth foam top. It's a pricey cocktail because there's uni, but you don't taste much of it. The mango and chili are stronger. It's a nice drink, but not $17 nice. Uni and Beef Yuk-hoe: seared beef, green onion, quail egg, garlic chips, stem wasabi, uni, seaweed - delicious! However, I felt like the uni may as well not have been there. I had a piece on its own and it had a lovely buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. However, it was quite mellow (uni usually pops with briny, umami notes). Then I had the other piece with everything else and it got overshadowed by the beef. Uni California DIY hand roll: crab meat, uni sauce, roll-it-yourself seaweed wrap - it's smart to make this a DIY experience because the seaweed remains crisp. The mini soy sauce syringes on the side are cute too. I don't like using a lot of soy with my sushi, so it was great to control the amount. There didn't appear to be any uni sauce inside the hand roll...maybe it was used to marinate components? Even then, the flavours that come through are the sweetness of the crab and salty pop of fish roe (tobiko, I think). Truffle Egg DIY hand roll: truffle flavoured egg omelette, roll-it-yourself seaweed wrap - it's like all the luxury ingredients they highlight on their menu are less prevalent. The egg omelette was tasty, but I would never guess there was truffle incorporated. I want to reiterate that all the food was good and I enjoyed it! I just don't feel like I can rate higher when the uni didn't shine. read more

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Tried out Takenaka Uni Bar for a celebratory weekend dinner. Service was friendly. The inside has two floors, three patio tables outside. Opted for the signature casual course ($195.00). - Yuzu and lychee sake - both sakes were delicious - Seasonal uni matcha soba - Uni bluefin toro DIY hand roll - decent - Fresh sashimi platter - oysters were our least favourite bites. The homemade hot sauce was unexpectedly awesome. Standard sashimi (salmon, tuna, hotate, wild salmon and hamachi) - Premium uni chawanmushi - served hot. Good but prefer traditional chawanmushi - Lobster with fries and brussel sprouts - fries hit the spot, brussel sprouts were firm, two lobster tempura - Hokkai mini don - hotate, ikura and crab - Miso soup - on the bland side - Dessert - hojicha swiss roll and matcha panna cotta read more

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Amazing food and fresh quality ! Loved everything we ordered. I had the Obanzai Teishoku. It's my first ever getting something like this. It is good, a couple of dishes we didn't like. I prob would not get this again and would rather order a don bowl with fish I would prefer. My husband had the salmon don and I loved his bowl. I even loved their DIY salmon handroll and would order more handrolls if I wasn't so full. I love when the seaweed paper is fresh and crunchy. Would totally come here again for the salmon and uni bowls and handrolls. read more

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Second time here and both times we went with one of the omakase options! I love the vibe and decor, very traditional Japanese and service was great! If you love Uni then you will love this place! read more

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Service was slow and yet they kept telling us how we have a time limit to be out of there within two hours.. but at least it was good of them to make us order our dessert ahead of time because again it didn't come as they said when it'll come.. we left a few minutes past our two hour limit even though restaurant had all the tables empty on the ground floor. Overall the food was just soso, but the ambiance is nice and good location. Will have to come back and give it a second try next time read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Hokkaido bowl teishoku - sushi bowl with all the side dishes. - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Service a bit slow but food is really good! Portions are huge! Desert is the best! Took over 1.5 hour for dinner. read more

Takenaka Uni Bar was hands down one of the best meals of our entire Vancouver trip. If it were up to me, we would've gone here every single day. My partner and I ordered the Takenaka omakase course and it was unreal -- genuinely one of those meals you don't stop thinking about after. I love uni, and this absolutely delivered. There was both American and Japanese uni, and everything tasted incredibly fresh, rich, and deeply umami in the best way possible. The staff were amazing and so friendly, and the restaurant itself had the perfect vibe -- intimate, intentional, and special without feeling stuffy. This was the one place I marked as a MUST GO on our itinerary, and it exceeded every expectation. Do not skip this spot if you're in Vancouver. read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Takenaka Uni Bar on Robson had me questioning why I don't eat sushi every day Everyone on YouTube has been talking about this spot... so I had to see if it lives up to the hype The verdict? Yeah... it does. The fish? BUTTERY. fresh. melt-in-your-mouth perfection. You can tell immediately -- this is Vancouver-level sushi. And if you know, you know... the seafood here just hits different. Salmon = insanely fresh, rich, and silky Rice = perfectly seasoned (subtle, balanced, never overpowering) Presentation = clean, minimal, all about letting the fish shine What I really love? It's not trying to be trendy or flashy. No gimmicks -- just proper, high-quality sushi done right. Exactly what you want when you're downtown and craving something reliable but still hits. Service was quick, relaxed, and no fuss -- ideal for a casual lunch or a lowkey dinner. Final thoughts: If you're on Robson and need a sushi fix, this is one of those quietly solid gems that never misses. Not overhyped... just consistently good. read more

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Food quality was superb! Very good quality uni and sushi. It was worth the trip from Ontario to Vancouver. We made sure to make a reservation prior to arrival to ensure a spot. Service was great! They provided our table ahead since we arrive 30 mins early. It's such a cute and cozy ambiance as well with clean washrooms. read more

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went to an impromptu lunch for uni. This is the second time i visited this restaurant and the quality of the uni and sashimi are great. Both of us ordered the uni ikura combo set which came with a side, refillable miso soup and a salad. The salad was very fresh and the egg side dish was amazing. The uni was the type which i like, sweet and a bit creamy. read more

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Delicious, fresh seafood and huge variety of menu options, it's almost overwhelming! There's something for everyone. Loved the range of uni dishes, wish they had one page to consolidate them all for easier ordering since it's the focus of the restaurant. Friendly staff but very long wait to order, for food to arrive, and for the bill to come. read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We went for a big blowout lunch on the weekend. The food was quite good. We ordered a lot of dishes over 2 hours, and I didn't remember to take all the photos. We splurged for the Japanese uni selection in every dish except one, and honestly, unless you are having it in its own, it is not worth the money if it is just another element in the dish. This is because the amount you get is so small, the flavour is lost with everything else in the dish. So yeah, if you want to splurge, do it for something where the uni is the entire point of the dish, so you can actually taste it. The seasonal/local selection is no slouch, so go for it! We also had their cocktails and they were excellent. The service was very friendly and we had a great time. read more

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I really enjoy coming here! This is my 3rd time to this Takenaka location, but probably 6th or 7th time to all Takenakas (including their original location near Clark Drive). All the food is always so good when I come! This time, with 3 other friends, we tried their viral MEGA Curry set. This was supposed to feed 3 portions, and it gave us enough for 4! We also ordered the dry pork ribs with yuzu dipping sauce as an appetizer which was very delicious too. Takenaka's curry was an excellent blend of sweet and savoury. There was a lot of depth in the sauce, and it went together well with all the deep fried items. My favourites were the pork katsu, hamburg, and chicken karaage. The salad was also bright and tasty! Will definitely be back! read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you love uni, you must come to Takenaka Uni Bar! My wife took me here for my birthday, and there was not a single bite that I didn't love. We opted to order the Uni Comparison Course. It was $195 for 2ppl and it comes with cocktails. It's a really good deal for what you get. We also added uni toast and it came with a generous portion of uni and ikura on top. Topped on toasted bread, this bite was absolute heaven. The course started with a matcha uni noodles. It was chilled and very refreshing. All the sashimi and oysters tasted super fresh and great quality. The sushi rice in the egg roll was nicely seasoned. The chawanmushi was very soft, custardy, and sweet with loads of seafood. The lobster tail was meaty and tender. The only thing we couldn't finish was the fries. We definitely left very full. The last course before dessert was the star of the show. It was a bowl of rice topped with different types of uni, with a cured egg and lots of ikura. This bowl in Japan alone would probably cost $40-50 USD. Highly recommend. I will definitely be back. read more

I loved my dining experience here so much - the food was amazing and the service was great as well. Takenaka Uni Bar is located in Gastown, it's such a nice area to walk around before or after your meal! We ordered the Uni Comparison Mini Bowl Teishoku and the Bluefin Toro and Uni Bowl Teishoku. The uni here is sooo delicious, it was definitely the standout. We ordered the bowls Teishoku because of all the offerings it came with! We got 6pc sashimi, soba, salad, miso soup, wasabi cucumbers, and 2pc tamago with the teishoku set. Everything was so tasty and I was stuffed after finishing the whole meal. The Teishoku set was worth it for the added $25 imo because of the variety of other things it came with. I wish we got to try the Uni Comparison Course to share between us two - I'll definitely get that next time! Must try spot especially for their uni - so buttery and melts in your mouth!! read more

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My friend recommended me this place and I absolutely loved it! We came at around 9pm, and this place had a relaxing vibe. I wished I had more capacity to try more of their items since many things looked interesting! I tried their seasonal uni matcha soba, japan uni chawanmushi! I loved both of these items! You can definitely taste the difference between the seasonal uni and the japan uni, but I personally think the seasonal uni was good enough. The uni matcha soba was such an interesting concept and it was very refreshing! The uni chawanmushi was smooth and the umami was great and comforting! My friend also got the lobster ramen, which had a rich broth and said it was filling and delicious! Definitely need to revisit when I'm in the area again!! read more

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Saw this restaurant from one of the sister restaurant in Toyokan Plaza. We love Toyokan Bowl, so we want to try their other restaurant. Reservation: via opentable Parking: pay street parking 10am-6pm $4.50 per hr, 6pm-10pm $4 per hr Restaurant: men and women restrooms Wow, so many different choice of food. Anything you can think of. We ordered all small appetizers or ala carte: Beef tongue - chewy Japanese uni matcha soba - so refreshing Lobster and chips or fries- love it Hamburger steak - nice Negitoro bomb - ok Uni comparison bowl - good Grilled black cod - a bit too oily Orion beer Yuzu orange lemonade- too sweet Overall food is good. Service is great. read more

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Must try!!!! Kid friendly for those traveling with kiddos. They were so kind when we asked more napkins and forks since baby was making a mess Kids combo was so cute presented in a boat. Plenty of food to choose from if you have a picky eater. My husband and I shared the Uni comparison course. I was so happy they had mocktails since we don't drink. The yuzu orange lemonade and takenaka soda were both refreshing and delicious. Generous with the amount of uni you get! The highlights for me were the uni with oysters, uni roll, uni comparison bowl and dessert was divine. Bonus for the birthday dessert and they even took a Polaroid pic too! read more

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This is my 2nd time here and I loved EVERYTHING. Everything from the flavours to the presentation and service was a solid 10/10. The seafood was super fresh and all their bowls are luxious with top notch toppings. 2 floors. My top 2 picks: - Japan Uni Bluefin Tuna Toro-Taku Sushi ($12/each): soo much flavour and texture jam-packed into this small bite. There are some finely diced crunchy (radish?) that goes so well with the creamy toro & uni. Kinda pricy for one piece, but I really enjoyed it. It also comes with a cute mini squeeze bottle syringe thing filled with soy sauce, but I didn't need it at all - it'd be too salty. - Yuzu Kosho Yellowtail Carpaccio ($19): I'm just a huge fan of Hamachi and always order it, so this was naturally a fave for me. The subtle yuzu sauce was so good and refreshing. Topped with crunchy aromatic garlic chips and some tobiko. Other dishes I tried: -Japan Uni and Beef Yuk-hoe ($15): Like a raw beef tartare with green onions, uni, quail egg. Mix together and eat with seaweed. Tad bit salty, but really good mix of ingredients. -Bluefin Tuna Toro Temaki Sushi ($7/ea): Seaweed hand roll - seaweed comes in a platic wrap so you have to unpackage and roll yourself. It's quite a fun tactile experience. Toro was amazing quality, but that's the only filling inside. -Coffee Float ($7.50): they use earnest ice cream! There's a lot of ice in the drink, so it dilutes the coffee quite fast. Pretty good for a light drink, but I'd pass if you want a strong coffee drink. -Spot Prawn Rice Bowl (limited): Not sure how long spot prawns are on the menu for, but this was amazing. Small spot prawns line the bowl, even under the leaf (I counted at least 30-40 prawns). Super sweet, not fishy at all. Lots of pay parking nearby ($2ish/hr) - I used PayByPhone app. read more

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This might have been one of my all time favorite meals. Had the uni ramen and the uni sampler platter along with some sashimi. The service was wonderful and the place itself is cute and tidy. I had a head rush from the absolute joy this meal was. I hope to come back next time I'm in the city. Oh and the dessert which was also uni based... was incredible! read more

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It was our last day (and last meal) in Vancouver after an amazing visit. I went on yelp to look for a good Japanese restaurant. Since they had 4-1/2 stars, we decided to check it out. It was quite a walk, but we thought it would be worth it. To be honest, I was very confused by the "Recommended" menu. I asked a few questions, but the server had a heavy accent and I couldn't understand her. I ordered the Chicken Karaage, and my husband ordered the Daily Combo. I started to get nervous because we waited a long time for the food to arrive. We had to catch an Uber back to our hotel to retrieve our luggage and then get to the airport to catch our flight home. We must've waited a good 20 minutes. I finally asked the server if she could check on our food and told her that we had a flight to catch. She brought our food a few minutes later. The Miso Soup and Salad were really good. The Chicken Karaage was full of fat. The small daily dish was an oyster on top of a bed of something. My husband tasted it, and he said it wasn't good. I didn't even bother to taste it. He got sashimi, which he liked. Unfortunately, we were both very disappointed. It's a very traditional Japanese restaurant, and we aren't used to this type of food. We also felt that the prices were high compared to all of the other restaurants we visited while in Vancouver. If you like traditional Japanese, I'm sure you'll love it. I, personally, would never eat here again. read more

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10/10 experience. The restaurant feels so cozy. The staff is so friendly. If you're celebrating a special occasion, they'll take a polaroid for you with their camera. I love how they present each dish. The food was so good. I highly recommend the lobster ramen. It's even shareable if you want to be able to try other dishes too. I got the uni colada. It tasted like it had alcohol but I didn't feel any buzz. If you love Uni, you have to try this place! read more

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Visited yesterday for a lunch with coworkers and we were all already planning our next visits (plural, yes) to Takenaka not even an hour after our meal. I was eyeing down the uni + real crab meat upgrade for the onigiri but was slightly disappointed about the lack of uni taste in the filling. On the other hand, the real crab was sweet and meaty so it made up for it. To be fair, I do think Takenakana amounts to way more than their humungous rice balls. I enjoyed the sashimi dish and the oyster+veg poached in broth very much. Matcha soba might come off a bit adventurous to some with its raw egg + grated yam, which lends it a slimy texture, but I'm a big fan of the combo. Fresh fish, hunky onigiris, tasty sides, super hospitable staff. 5/5 !!! They even prepared a panna cotta dessert + candle for our little celebration and took a polaroid photo for us. Uni ramen awaits, new ramen review coming in a few weeks My last words: Mousse de Uni, I'm not sure where the uni was but that dessert was the best bite if a bite ever bit. read more

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I came here with a friend and we both loved everything we got. My friend is vegan and our server was knowledgeable about all the ingredients in each item. In the end there were several items my friend could choose from and she got a salad and 2 onigiris. I got 2 onigiris, the uni matcha soba and a miso soup. We both got drinks as well and by the end we were happily full. The drinks were great but I did find mine to be a bit on the sweeter side. The restaurant gave us a complimentary dessert as it was a birthday celebration. This was a nice surprise. I would definitely go back to try more items from their menu. The items I did try were excellent and honestly I'd be happy reordering the same items if I had to. read more

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I have known Takenaka since they offer variety of take out sushi plate at shared kitchen. Their Chirashi plate was so good and not sure how many times I ordered from there. They opened own restaurant while ago, finally I had a chance to visit here. What we ordered: Chicken Karaage Uni sauce - Portion was bigger than we expected. Uni sauce was very rich and flavorful. Karaage was crispy and juicy. Deep fried oyster - Very decent Deep fried oyster. I like Uni sauce on aside. Pork cheek -This dish was great, Pork cheek was so tender, juicy and delicious. There were radish on the top which matched with fatty pork cheek. Delicious. Uni and wagyu nigiri (ingredient from Japan) - Uni was very good, Wagyu was just ok, I expected a bit more tender. Torotaku sushi onigiri - Another great dish. Torotaku was chopped toro and Daikon radish mixed together and put on the top of Sushi rice onigiri. Very unique and flavorful. Luxury Deluxe sushi bowl - This dish was just ok. I feel a bit overpriced for these ingredients. but, Uni and Ikura were tasted great. Overall, I really enjoyed visiting Takenaka restaurant. Some dishes were hit and miss, but, Their sushi plate presentation was great and some dishes were stand out. I will visit for sure and we can enjoy here both small or large group. read more

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So glad we reserved a table in advance! We were seated on the cozy second floor, and almost every other table had a "Reserved" sign on it. We ordered the Mini Hokkaido Don Combo and the Daily Special Combo with sashimi, and the entire meal felt incredibly well-balanced. The scallops and crab were exceptionally fresh and sweet, and it was great to have a nice variety of veggies included in the combos to balance out the rich seafood. The miso soup was outstanding, packed with deep flavor and loaded with daikon and mushrooms. We loved it so much we actually had to get a refill! Overall, the restaurant delivered an authentic, comforting, and cozy Japanese dining experience. read more

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You have to check this place out if you come to Vancouver. The service here was impeccable, she was really attentive and so sweet. The decor here is so homey and comfy. I really felt like I was visiting someone's place. AND THE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE SO GOOD! Fresh seafood, and the onigiris were so amazing!!!!! Definitely coming back. read more

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We shared: 1. Uni Comparison Bowl - uni from British Columbia AND Hokkaido, ikura, Paitan Ramen - chicken and pork chashu and broth 2. Uni Matcha Soba - uni, matcha, soba, Japanese yam, quail egg with dashi 3. Uni Chawanmushi - steamed egg custard, uni, ikura, shiso 4. Negitoro Bomb - chopped tuna, natto, okura, quail egg, takowasa, garlic chips, takuan, Japanese yam Starting with uni matcha soba and Negitoro Bomb. I really liked the flavor and texture of the whole soba dish. Flavor of Negitoro Bomb was complex and good but I personally couldn't enjoy the sliminess. Chawanmushi always comes in a small cup but you want a bigger cup of this comforting dish. I loved my uni comparison bowl and my friend his paitan Ramen. Service was good. Interior design is beautiful. read more

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Ordered the Yuzu Kosho Yellowtail Carpaccio and it was super tasty, however the portion was pretty small. Our sever was pretty nice and explained everything on the menu for us while appearing to train another server and the ambiance of the restaurant was pretty cozy and warm. Only downside was that we waited around 25 minutes for a salad and sashimi slices read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Yuzu Kosho Yellowtail Carpaccio - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We loved everything about our meal from service being friendly and listening to the ambiance of Japanese being spoken by staff. We ordered sashimi, onigiri, hand rolls and more. The food tasted great. read more

Service was a bit slow to start - stood by the entrance for a while before being greeted and seated/having to flag down for service. I wish we had more time to do the omakase which seemed like a really good deal but we opted for a la carte. Maybe we chose the wrong dishes but the negitoro was really the highlight - flavourful and not too heavy. The fried chicken (not pictured) was so crunchy and juicy. It really is one of the more memorable fried chickens I've had but the uni mayo sauce was a bit strange. The scallop prosciutto was very salty and the flavours didn't taste very balanced. The scallops were definitely overpowered. I really enjoyed my scallop and crab bowl. That was tasty with the ikura. The other one was a bit disappointing (~$38). We preferred the seafood to be whole and not presented the way it was mixed together. The seafood was also all at the top which left a lot of rice leftover. Overall, it was an okay meal. If I come back, I would opt for the omakase instead. read more

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We were blown away by this restaurant during our trip to Vancouver. Customer service is excellent and we got the omakase course and was so full even before the course ended ! Its such a good deal for 2 ppl and you will actually leave full! My fiance is obsessed with uni so.. he couldnt stop raving abt this spot. It is located in a shady area so just keep ur eyes peeled of your surroundings and you should be good ! read more

Takenaka Uni Bar - Seafood Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I went here for the uni bar. Was not disappointed. 5 course meal with mostly uni. Onigiri, soba, udon, sashimi and salad. Everything was fresh and high quality. A unique experience. The service and ambiance were great. Our table was kind of sticky, didn't like that so much otherwise everything was good. Would recommend! read more

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(Updating review to add pics since the review somehow took them off) the presentation of the dishes were neat read more

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Uni bar did not disappoint. All the uni was fresh, wagyu was amazing and the drinks were awesome. Great spot to meet up with friends, have some drinks and eat some great food. read more

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Overall, the food was really tasty and the service was good, but I don't think the set menu that we ordered is worth its price of $42 since it was mainly composed of ingredients that felt like they found whatever they had in their pantry and put it together. I would have preferred more fish, or if they would let us know there was only one fish dish, so then I would order the sashimi instead. The onigiri, on the other hand, was to die for. The uni & real king crab one was mediocre, with not much taste of uni and crab, but the spicy salmon mayo was so amazing that we ordered extras to go. Be sure to eat them fresh as the seaweed will become all soggy after. The yuzu clam ramen was pretty good, with a refreshing yuzu taste to contrast the rich broth. A bit on the saltier side. The drinks were refreshing - but be careful; the uni colado's mango foam tastes like taro. So if you're one of the few people who hates taro (aka me), then I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, it was a good experience but I would order other stuff if I come again. read more

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lots of small plate items so you can get a variety of flavors. my favorite was the hamburg steak--so juicy!! matcha soba was very unique. it's also very cozy inside read more

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When we visit BC, we want something extraordinary (aka indulging dining experience). Takenaka is an establishment who delivers the great dining experience well beyond our expectations. We came here to celebrate son's 19th birthday. He was not a huge fan of uni (sea urchin) until we tried uni sashimi here. Fresh uni's sweet yet in-depth flavor... I regret we did not order a large one instead of a small plate! We ordered some other small plates such as hotate prosciutto carpaccio, Japanese omelet (with yuzu, daikon, and ikura), beef and uni nigiri, and uni and ikura temaki, along with well-crafted cocktails. We almost skip "shi-me" (closing dish - us Japanese often eat noodle or rice dish before call it a day), but decided to go with Yuzu clam ramen - it was astoundingly delicious! Seafood-salt base soup was very comforting. I was all impressed with this place - no dish or drink disappointing us. Staff was also excellent - they all seem very enthusiastic and are friendly, but not overly attentive. Since we returned to Seattle, I have been spreading the word about this place - this is one of the must-try restaurants when you are in Vancouver. My son is already asking me when we are going back (lol) - soon, I hope! read more

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