I discovered this place from a reel on Instagram. Since I'm a sushi lover, I'm always looking for new places to try sushi, but the extra bonus was seeing the Tempura Asparagus on the menu. I definitely had to try that. The restaurant is very stylish and I love how it is split into two sections. Service was great - no complaints there at all. On my first visit I got the $12.99 Lunch Special, which came with 1 Tako + 1 Roll and a side salad. I got the Baha Fish Tako and Triple Tango Roll which were both very good. The Tempura Asparagus was the highlight though because of the seasoning and its crispiness. read more

Date: March 14, 2025 Time: 5:44pm Environment/Ambiance: Good music and setup Drinks: Water Staff: Friendly Food: Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, California Roll, Quesadillas Hi everyone, We came when it's not fully booked or busy. Very reasonable prices and the food was so good. I had the Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco, and California Roll. The California roll was balanced and nice. One of the best California rolls I have had so far in South Carolina. The Crispy Chicken & Pork Belly Pimento Loco Taco officially became my favorite taco that I have ever tasted based on restaurants in South Carolina. Quesadillas were nice as well. The staff were friendly and the environment had good music and very nice setup. Perfect for Solo adventures, Romantic vibes, and with a small group of friends. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Follow me on Instagram @ladyisreal read more

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Came here for lunch with 4 coworkers. The restaurant has a nice vibe of Asian and Mexican culture. Service was good, server was knowledgeable of the menu and very responsive. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The shrimp shumai were delicious and the quesadilla was meaty and came with a side of beans which were delicious. This was our 1st time here, but it won't be our last. read more

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I stumbled upon Tako Sushi while walking around Main street and decided to try it out. It was an awkward time of day between lunch and dinner, so they weren't very busy. They had a few outdoor tables with umbrellas for shade, which is where I sat. For drinks, my server mentioned they had mocktails, but the menu didn't feature any. I told her anything refreshing would be fine, and the bartender ended up making me an improvised drink with mango and lime. It was a little too sweet for me, but still very tasty, and the presentation was cute. For food, I ordered the Southwest Salmon Tartare and Augusta Roll. The Southwest Salmon Tartare was a generous portion size for an appetizer and came served with a basket of tortilla chips. The salmon tasted fresh, but the amount of sriracha mayo was a bit excessive. The Augusta Roll was simple and tasty - not bad, but not super memorable either. Service was fast and friendly, and pricing was reasonable! read more

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Gill (short for Gilliane) was a peach! I ordered a glass of sake first, but Gill (short for Gilliane) got it to me in a minute- despite the restaurant being completely packed. She was so fast, like a blur of light. Must have had her speedy shoes on tonight! Gill (short for Gilliane) was just a doll the whole time. Our sushi was delicious and our bellays are full as can be! #yum #columbia #sushi #gill #short#4#gilliane P.S. we're past first name basis now that's why I call her gill even tho her name is Gilliane. That's how cool she was! read more

I didn't realize this place was open after 7pm on the weekends. I was craving sushi and this place hit the spot for our date night. We enjoyed 3 rolls, seaweed salad (add soy sauce for more flavor) and a veggie rolls. It was fresh and sooo good! Service was fast, including cleaning off an area for us to sit. We drank pineapple spicy margarita and he had a pineapple martini - only empty glass pics lol! read more

Tako Sushi - Spicy salmon, Kevin's crazy roll and volcano roll. Fresh; tasty; quick to bring to our table. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

Do you want Tacos? Sushi? Why not both? TakoSushi does exactly that. They feature a solid sushi menu next to a solid list of tacos. They've got all the apps from both sides that you'd expect like potstickers & queso. And they also feature an interesting array of cocktails. Food-wise they do things a bit more upscale, so you can expect a higher price tag but the quality is there. I've tried their sushi and tacos and have to say that both are about equally as good. This location is right next to Lowes Foods and has both indoor and outdoor seating so the location is pretty solid with tons of parking. This is the spot to go if you're game to try some interesting fusion. Price per person: $$ Food: 4 Service: 4 WOW Factor: 4 read more

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Was dining at Tako Sushi this past weekend while in Columbia after a long time - so glad that they're back downtown! My best friend and I got edamame to share, and I additionally got a miso soup. The edamame is perfectly salty - I hate when I order edamame and it comes out only lightly salted but you have no salt shaker at the table. The miso was pretty good, but it struck me as odd that my bowl only had one tofu cube. I was definitely looking forward to more. Finally, I got the Volcano and Rainbow rolls, which were perfect. This is a great spot to stop in for a quick bite and I highly recommend! read more

Service was good and drinks were as well. The sushi is pretty bad though. I got the bento box, and all the sashimi was soaking wet in whatever fluid it was soaking in prior to being served. Very unappetizing to see and to eat. The Forest Dr location is superior in my opinion. read more

Went here with my family. I'm not a fan of sushi so i stuck to the tako side of the menu. We had the tempura asparagus to start, it came with 6 big fried sticks of asparagus that were to die for. I had the Chile Releno as my entree, good thing I was splitting it because it was huge! It tasted amazing and came with multiple sides. Our server was very friendly and attentive, my drink was never empty. She asked us about what we had done that day and was overall an awesome server. Though there weren't that many people there because it was an awkward time it was still a comforting environment with great music. Would come again! read more

I came to Takosushi for a Valentine's Day dinner. The food was so good, especially the miso soup. I also got their Augusta roll, which tasted amazing and is perfect if you love tuna. The staff was very friendly, and our server,, even though she was new, was really sweet. The reason this isn't 5 stars is just the wait time. I waited a decent amount of time for my sushi roll and watched my friend eat her noodle bowl. read more

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I went with a few of my friends and we called ahead to accommodate a group of 5. We arrived a few minutes early and waited to be seated. It took 15 minutes to get us seated, when there was only one other single diner in the restaurant. The service was terribly slow. We each ordered a drink, a taco/app, and a sushi roll. Each drink, app, and sushi roll came out individually over the course of about an hour. We saw other people come in after us and get their food first. The food was good but the sushi was small and should not have taken an hour to come out. The poor waiter forgot 2 of our drinks and also struggled to use his mobile check out device. We were there for a total of a hour and a half and it wasn't very busy at the time. read more

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Ordered sushi for take out; however, was not impressed by the quality of the fish. The tuna was flavorless :/ read more

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Food was delicious and the service was excellent! The ambiance was quaint. Overall great place for sushi!

This is one of a few places on our Date-Night rotation. Tacos, soosh and a few appetizers with a few beers a peice and we are right as rain. Sit at the bar and relax as they serve you with a smile. Great place to start an "App and Beer" crawl. read more

If you're a big fan of microwaved fish, this is your spot. And the apps were pretty much that I have in my freezer at home that I can warm up in my oven. Not worth the trip... but the bartender was very sweet read more

Let me start off by saying I attending the grand opening on Forest Dr. so this review reflects this location. The location is easy to get to and the decor for the grand opening was cute! I was greeted warmly and joyously when I entered and even received a 1yr reward for free queso and dip for being one of the first 25 customers! The decor on the inside is elegant and modern. It is on the smaller side than I imagined it to be. The bar is center which is a nice set up because the decor and seats set off a nice atmosphere but is casually enough for lunch or after work drinks or eating. My waiter was so sweet and nice. One Easter even found crayons and paper for my sons to draw with while we waited for our food! Anything I wanted to know she was happy to ask the manger or other staff. I ordered the shrimp shumai(dumplings) the Susan roll, fries and a Mai Tai cocktail which was good! The fries were on the softer side but I know next time to ask for fried hard. The seasoning on them was good though! The sushi was good. Nothing spectacular but still good! My MIL ordered the tacos and she said they were good! So I'll definitely be back when I crave sushi and want a good drink. Definitely getting the burger next time because they highly recommended it. read more

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Terrific food and a great atmosphere with excellent service. We've been multiple times and are always pleased with the experience. The outdoor seating is out favorite. read more

I just paid my credit card for a dinner here last month and got mad all over again at paying $100 for a meal that was worse than mediocre and came with frustratingly bad service. We should have known when we found the restaurant empty on a weekend night (other than one large table) after ending up there when two restaurants down the block told us they were completely full all evening. We waited for ages for any service, and the two main courses when they finally came showed up more than 20 minutes apart. The Asian noodle bowl was okay, although mostly bland steamed veggies and broth. The taco burrito was truly bad--cold, unseasoned, crunchy rice, paltry fillings--bad enough that it made my girlfriend cry, I actually politely told our server how disappointed we'd been. It would have been nice if she'd offered at least to warm it up if not comp or replace it, but no. Also, given the crazy wait, an appetizer on the house--or at least and apology and update on the delays--would have made a difference. Instead I needed to ask twice after waiting for 20 minutes whether they'd forgotten the other dinner. read more

I used to like the old location a little but I think the food is lousy, overpriced and they don't have an affordable lunch menu. A blend of low end Mexican food and bad Asian cuisine, this place feeds into Columbia's reputation as not a good food city. The service was uninspired but not horrible, so I guess there is that! It's too bad because I think the place could be really good and it's in a location that would be prime for the lunch crowd read more

Ordered Takosushi for lunch today. I'm familiar with the quality of the Augusta and Evans GA locations and was expecting the same quality to be across the board. However, this location sadly did not meet the standard. The tempura asparagus and tempura shrimp that was in my Jessie Roll were both fried too hard to eat and beyond salty. Whatever batter they used is not what is served in the other locations. Sushi also tasted like it'd been sitting out for at least 30 minutes even though the location is only 2 miles from me. I'd rather drive to GA for the quality. read more

This was our first time at their new location. We went often when they were off of Assembly. Without a doubt my favorite thing to order here is the tempura asparagus. They come in a little boat and is loaded with the Takosushi sauce, which really sets it off! Our entrees were the chicken stir fry and the firecracker shrimp. Both came with rice. I loved that my rice had some of the Takosushi sauce on it. The stir fry was full of vegetables and was very flavorful. My husband enjoyed his firecracker shrimp. He particularly likes the sauce. When went on a Monday evening and it was not busy at all. We were seated immediately and the customer service was excellent. Will definitely visit again for a drink and the tempura asparagus! read more

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Food: Presentation: 5 star (I like how beautifully presented everything was. Taste: 3 Star For as it beautifully as it was presented, food is just ok. I felt it was a little bit on the bland side. I ordered some Sriracha on the side to add a little more flavor. I would definitely not order jalapeños again. Atmosphere: 5 Star It is a cute restaurant downtown Columbia, so it has great atmosphere and ambiance. Service: 5 Star My server was super attentive, and manager came over to check on me. In an industry that really has been struggling since the pandemic, they got this part exactly right. I wanted to give them higher stars but couldn't because food comes first . I may try again and get sushi next time. read more

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Tako Sushi had such a creative menu. They had a mixture of sushi rolls along with Mexican food. The rolls were very unique but my friend and I agreed the quality wasn't 100% there. We also had an obnoxiously wobbly table that barely held our food. The staff was awesome and the atmosphere was unique. They played country music the whole time (nothing against it, just having the country, Asian and Hispanic vibes at the same time was different,). read more

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My experience was very good. The food good, the service very personalized and the ambience good. Right at downtown. read more

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I ordered the Asian Bowl, crispy calamari, and cucumber salad (made sexy). While the food wasn't bad the portion size was horrible especially the calamari! I thought I add also added the tempura asparagus but it wasn't on the receipt. Portion size does not meet price! read more

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I was very impressed with this restaurant! We ordered the pork potstickers to start. They were very good and the sauce paired well with the potstickers. They were soft on the inside with a nice crunch on the outside. We then ordered three rolls (Hawaiian, micki's, and rainbow). The sushi was incredible! The fish was the perfect silky smooth texture that just feels like it melts in your mouth! Hands down some of the best sushi that Columbia has to offer! Our service was also great here! Our server was very kind and helpful. She promptly refilled drinks and brought out everything we asked for. We were seated at a small table by the window and the ambiance was perfect for a casual lunch. However people were continually coming in and out through the side doors, which was distracting, so I would not recommend this spot if a more intimate setting is desired. Overall, I loved my experience at Takosushi and I will definitely be back to try more of their dishes! read more

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This location is just down from the Sheraton hotel. I was able to sit at the bar and started with an Old Fashion. I know sushi and bourbon??? It was a nice drink but I would suggest they invest in some real cherries and use less bitters. I ordered the steamed shumai dumplings. The physical plated dish was unique. The dumplings were warm and moist but had little to no flavor. Thank goodness for dipping sauce! I then ordered two different rolls: Jim Jim and Stoney. I really enjoyed the presentation of color and flavor. It was a unique mix of spicy and sweet. They were very filling and delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and the establishment was clean. It is a different concept of Mexican dishes and sushi but it's fun to have a place to go where two palate preferences can merge. read more

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Sushi was fantastic. While our server was nice, the service was nothing short of horrible. We had 7 in our group and it took more than 2 hours to get through dinner. read more

Went to the main str location and it was ok. Waitress was nice, but took forever to bring my food and then another forever to bring the bill. The food was ok, except they put a whole salmon filet on my sushi roll..... ambiance was ok. You need a lot of patience to eat here! **** and they charge you more if you use your credit card!!!! Service 3/5 Sushi 2/5 Ambiance 3/5 read more

My first experience with Takosushi was in Greenville, South Carolina. It's one of their flagship stores and it has been open for the last several years. We went consistently and had sushi and happy hour appetizers. Having that knowledge, I was very excited about Takosushi opening in downtown Columbia. We went for dinner on a Saturday night and took some friends along with us. I had hyped up the experience on how wonderful the food was in Greenville. Unfortunately, our visit was nothing short of a disappointment. First, our service was lacking. The young college student who served our table was stretched quite thin between the bar area, outdoor seating, and main seating/kitchen area. She struggled to interact in a timely manner with our table, did not know any of the specials, had to confer with the kitchen several times, and did not fulfill orders together. It was very frustrating. As a matter of fact, if I had not known that the business had happy hour specials we would not have heard about them from our waitress. As for the quality of the food... The appearance of each food item as it reached our table was disappointing. The sushi looked like it had been decorated by an eight year old. Compared to the quality of the presentation in Greenville, this was done by a "newbie" at best. There was also sauce missing from the sushi rolls that had to be requested. Despite the look, the flavor was still good. My one critique is that our sushi was soggy from the amount of sauce placed on the plate. The potstickers, chips and guacamole, and chicken taquitos were all quite average in flavor. (And some of the items were overcooked...) The best food items served at our table as a whole were those that had to be prepared fresh from the sushi bar. I would like to try this place again in a few months and see if they have improved the quality of their service and presentation. If this location wants to survive in downtown Columbia something will have to change-- soon. read more

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My favorite place of everyday .Everyone was lovely and the food was breath taking.The unforgettable roll made me forgets my last name and my origins .But the Crazy and Susan roll will make you wanna Stay young forever. read more

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The food was great and Kennedy was super helpful! All around great meal and I'll be coming back in the future!

Our lunch group went here yesterday. Our first time since they moved into the Arcade location. Service was great and I made a table for six of us. I ordered a spider roll and a starter of the asparagus. Most of the other guys or stirfry with either shrimp or chicken, while one guy ordered the chili Relleno and another ordered potstickers. The food was great and everyone liked it, especially the asparagus with the sauce on it. I told him that was my favorite thing on the menu and I had always ordered one I have been to the other restaurant before they closed. The appetizer for the asparagus was quite large with about six or seven pieces of asparagus, breaded and fried with the sauce on them. The sauce is great and I wish they had a little more sauce than what I drizzled on the asparagus. They're very large pieces and I had two of them that were sort of tough and didn't come apart when you bit into them, but they still are one of my favorites. My bill with tip was $32. read more

We came here to the new location of Tako Sushi and really enjoyed it. It's nice seeing the shops in the Arcade come back to life. It's a nice location with a split Floorplan. The restaurant is on one side, and a sushi bar is on the other. Our server was very good. Our food was good. We left with no complaints at all. The menu has changed a little bit from the old location, but mainly still all the good things! read more

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Sushi is quite average. Portion size on the other hand is absolutely horrible for the price. A small roll for $16?

I just had to have my Chili Relleno fix by trying a great new restaurant in the 1300 block of Main St. again. Their Rellenos are some of the best I have ever had. They fast fry then for a crispy shell that sets them apart from others. My Bride had a vegetable enchilada and a verde chicken enchilada that were also excellent. Their ranchero beans were great and we both loved them. The guacamole salad was excellent and set the meal to the top. They have a lot of sushi here so that is my next taste unless the Chili Rellenos get me first. BTW, excellent staff here and the manager checks on everyone to make sure everything is right. Excellent service!!! read more

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Sushi was subpar. Nothing exciting Plus the Posole soup that is on menu in Aiken is missing !!

Service was friendly ! Food was so fresh and amazing. Beautiful seating/views of Main St. read more

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Really great spot. Usually I'm going out for brunch on the weekend but we decided on takosushi for lunch and had a great meal. I love the variety of choices on the menu. The miso soup alone was bomb. read more