Much to our surprise we arrived at 6 and there was an hour wait! We decided to hang out n the bar. While there was a wait at the door, the bar was empty. That may be because service was ridiculously slow! From where we were in the bar, we couldn't hear anyone's name being called and they don't use a notification system to inform you when your table is ready. So after waiting an hour and a half, we went to the front and asked the host, "how much longer do we have to wait?" Oh we have seats for you now, Argh! After seating, they immediately took our order and had appetizers and drink refills in front of us. So while things started really slow, it quickly picked up. Our food was being started on the grill and we were again happy. Much to my surprise and disappointment was the handling of food, by the cook! On the raw plate, was steak, chicken, lobster, shrimp, and scallops all separate but lumped together cross contaminating one another. And it got worse! After the chef had cooked everything, he realized nobody ordered chicken and he put the cooked chicken back onto the raw food plate! Aside from that, the food that was cooked for our meal, was done so very well. We liked it while we ate at the restaurant. However, upon returning home, our stomachs were a wreck and we stank of garlic! Surprised because none of us saw any being cooked. This has to be a love hate. Because on one hand we loved the food and ambiance, while we hated the service and food handling. The staff all was pleasant and seemed to be working hard but a little clueless. read more

This has been the best Japanese food and hibachi grill to date that we've found in the area. It's become our go-to place when we get a craving or when we just want to celebrate everyday life with a good meal. The food is delicious, the service is good, and the prices are quite reasonable. Hibachi dining as well as regular dining room service is offered. The restaurant itself seems a tad dirty. Tables, menus, and floors were sticky, and condiments have some crusty fingerprints on the outside of the containers. The bathrooms have been a hit and miss. One visit, they were well stocked and relatively clean, the next, it was pretty disgusting and I had to let a staff member know they needed some tending to. Despite those shortcomings, this still remains our top pick for really delicious, reasonably priced Japanese food. Not to mention, they also offer very affordable weekday lunches and other dine-in specials that are the best value. Lastly, the hostess has always been amazing. For checking in, paying for your meal, as well as ordering take-out, we can always rely on a good experience and great service by them alone. We look forward to returning. read more

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So here's a review about everything I ate Chicken- very tender and juicy 9/10 Filet mignon- very tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection 10/10 Shrimp-kinda chewey, good flavor 7/10 Soup-tasted like hot water with a little tiny bit of salt 6/10 Salad- dressing was great, very sweet 8/10 Overall great experience quick to be seated and nice chef 4/5 stars read more

We were seated very quickly at the hibachi side and they took our orders promptly. We shared our side with another family but for some reason the wait time to get a hibachi chef was longer than expected. They served our sushi orders quickly though. I got the Salmon Skin roll and it was delicious. Since it was Monday we also got the roll half off. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken and it was good. The hibachi chef and workers were so friendly and nice. It took a while for us to get a chef though and for him to start cooking our food so by the time I got my Teriyaki Chicken and fried rice at the end, I wasn't that hungry anymore. Fried Rice was okay but saltier than I would like. The meal also comes with soup. Overall, it was a 3.5/5 for me. Wait time was a little long for food for hibachi, but loved the service and sushi. Prices are very reasonable for families and the portion sizes given. read more

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This place has great food if your willing to sit for the show. Me and my wife ate here twice. First time the food was great. The second time we ordered from the menu and nothing tasted fresh. read more

Absolutely horrible! This is the second time we have stopped in to eat and they have turned us away. We arrived almost 30 minutes prior to closing. They told us to have a seat. We waited 10 minutes and they told us they were closing in 20 minutes so they couldn't seat us. We will never go back. read more

If you dont like to sweat while you eat then dont eat here if AC is needed. They have a broken AC that I assume the owners are to cheap to fix. We came here on a hot day and all they have running is what's the equivalent to a swamp cooler. They add ice to it every so often but it barely knocks the edge off the heat. The food was okay but not worth sweating for. read more

I've tried every hibachi place in Cleveland, TN. This place takes the cake! I ordered food one night and went back the next day bc it was so good. They're also the only place I've seen that has sushi rolls with just veggies. They could definitely give you more yum yum sauce but other than that Takoyaki is the best! read more

I called in a to-go order and the volcano rolls was not good at all and I also got rice and chicken but there was WAYYYY more rice than chicken! ALSO no silverware read more

Tako Yaki - rice and chicken - Japanese Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Stopped for a quick bite. Service was friendly and quick, clean well lit restaurant, food was fantastic,

Great location, great service, and always good food. Sushi bar is tasty and fresh while the grill chefs put on quite the show. Food's so good even the kids love it! Sometimes it gets crowded on days they do their roll specials (Sunday and Monday) so get there early or plan ahead! read more

Tako Yaki - 41. Spicy Tuna Roll, 56. Fried Bagel Roll, 43. Eel Roll 44. California Roll and more! - Japanese Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

The food, the service and the ambiance were wonderful. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Cleveland.

food- mushy white rice with vegetables that are served with wasabi swill. vomit. Fried rice? Idk what is happening Service- top notch Ambiance- so, so many buffet people...explaining the above food and why it rates so high read more

Amazing service. Great lunch and sushi deals available! Will come back again and again.

A discount of 10% off showed up on my phone... as is shown on the website for the restaurant. Yay me!! I was not expecting it so, awesome sauce... When I asked the server about it, he and the manager said, "this does not apply for you, sorry. This is only for military." I see nothing that says, "military" on the discount. I love my military and am ex-Navy but do not carry my DD214 around in my pocket... so, boo-yah on me. The sushi chef and the food = amazing. The service was only so-so if that. We had to ask the server 3 times for a set of chopsticks and a 2nd cup for the saki. The 1st bottle of saki was finished with my wife and I taking turns in the same cup before finally getting them. read more

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Haven't rated my fav restaurant in a while, but I heard about a rating they received which was unfounded!!! I have been eating here for years. I love their food. Other restaurants in the area have had foreign objects in my food! Mostly without apology. I have never ever experienced that at Tako Yaki! The staff is super friendly. Food is always the same...great!!! They give you a lot, which of course, my husband loves. Best sweet tea in town. They never let my cup run dry. They bring extra napkins without being asked. The manager explained what happened with the review when we asked. Ridiculous circumstances! He is great. The most hard working conscientious restaurant manager I have ever met. I am gluten intolerant and they make me a special plain meal every time, but they also have gluten free soy sauce available! We eat here twice per week. Just completely remodeled and very clean inside. You have to try this place!!! If you are avoiding due to the news, ignore those sensationalists, ridiculous! They are just trying to make a story someone cares about! Why would trust a reporter these days? Find out for yourself. Sorry I thought about taking the pics after we had eaten some! Hahaha Haven't rated my fav restaurant in a while, but I heard about a rating they received which was unfounded!!! I have been eating here for years. I love their food. Other restaurants in the area have had foreign objects in my food! Mostly without apology. I have never ever experienced that at Tako Yaki! The staff is super friendly. Food is always the same...great!!! They give you a lot, which of course, my husband loves. Best sweet tea in town. They never let my cup run dry. They bring extra napkins without being asked. The manager explained what happened with the review when we asked. Ridiculous circumstances! He is great. The most hard working conscientious restaurant manager I have ever met. I am gluten intolerant and they make me a special plain meal every time, but they also have gluten free soy sauce available! We eat here twice per week. Just completely remodeled and very clean inside. You have to try this place!!! If you are avoiding due to the news, ignore those sensationalists, ridiculous! They are just trying to make a story someone cares about! Why would trust a reporter these days? Find out for yourself. Sorry I thought about taking the pics after we had eaten some! Hahaha I forgot I just had sushi here last Sunday. It was great! I even mistakenly ordered some that had gluten and Joon, the manager, came by and said, "Don't eat that it might have wheat in the mock crab!" He knows I can't eat wheat. He checked the ingredients and sure enough it had wheat in it! I didn't know and he remade it for me!!! They are the best! read more

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Been here several times over the years and always enjoyed the food. My latest visit was no different. We were able to get seated as soon as we arrive, which was great as they were many waiting on hibachi seating. We chose the dinning room. Our drink order came quickly and we placed our order. All is well, the salad and soup came quick. Then the first of three birthday, drum pounding parade started. A loud banging on pots and drums so loud you can't here or talk in the place. Too much over kill. I'm sure some with kids will enjoy it but way to much to march in and bang your way back to the kitchen. Service started ok but went down hill after the food arrive. Had to wait for drink refills and a long time to every get our check. We were in no hurry so I just sat back to see how long before they came around. Over 10 minutes after finishing. Even with all of that, I am sure I will be back, just not a frequent visitor. read more

Tako Yaki - Dinning room if you order from kitchen verses eating at hibachi. - Japanese Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

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Food and service were excellent! We arrived at 5:15pm on a Sunday and we were seated right away. As we were leaving the place was packed and had a wait, so get there early! read more

I love the food choices and quality of the food at taking.... sushi is amazing abundant and always fresh... and above all of this they have great two person specials... lower price but same high quality and amount. I am married and have a 6 year old daughter who has a bottomless stomach, accompanied with a very selective taste. she always eats until she is full and we always have take home food. if you're looking for a great Asian meal for a very fair price EAT HERE and I promise you will eat there whenever you get a craving for Japanese and or sushi. ( I forgot to mention the service.. very attentive and good customer care ) sincerely Marc Millard ( Cleveland resident) read more

I used to go here a lot and really enjoyed it, but I never tried their sushi. I ordered take out and got a spicy California roll and a regular California roll. I was very disappointed with the quality of the food. The sushi is simply just not good. The spicy California roll had red hot sauce instead of wasabi or spicy mayo. Each piece was made with soggy wet tasteless Nori. I also found a small bug on the top of the hot sauce On one of my rolls, very clearly there if anyone had taken a second to check it (it is in the photo on the lid of the container). I tried two pieces, and ended up spitting both out as the flavor was just not present. For five dollars, I guess this is what you get, but I definitely expected more from a Japanese style restaurant. This was utterly disappointing. read more

Tako Yaki - 44. California Roll - Japanese Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

Came in and sat at a hibachi grill. Ordered even got sushi. Finished eating sushi, salad and soup. They cleared the table and we were expecting the chef to come out. 5 minutes later they decide to sit 3 more people. Waited on them to get their soup and salad. They finished eating. Again expecting chef. Been sitting at the table over 30 minutes and they decide to sit 3 more people. I tell the hostess that we have been here for 30 minutes and ask if we are really going to have to wait another 15 minutes for them to order before the chef comes out? She says yes. I will never be back and we usually come once a month. I am so upset at how they could careless about their customers time. I have written this whole post, going on 50 minutes of waiting on a chef and still nothing. read more

Tako Yaki - Japanese Near Me - Cleveland, Tennessee

I had a wonderful experience here! The staff was very helpful, and was even kind enough to help modify our order for the picky eaters in my family The fried dumplings in my Bento were amazing! The roll we tried was great too!! Can't wait to go back read more

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This place was absolutely Great! Our Chef Aussie was Fabulous he was so funny and just amazing over all. The food was delicous and so filling. read more

One of the workers said "you look like you need triple the serving size " it is very unprofessional

Really great service and sushi is top tier. Highly recommend this place and the Cleveland Crunch Roll.

Super yummy! If you're unsure about sushi still you should try the Cleveland crunch roll! It's amazing! The avocado roll is also very good with cream cheese and crunch on top! read more

We love to go here especially on sundays for half off sushi. They weren't very busy today and this it isn't normal but we waited almost 30 minutes for our sushi. Our to go order came out way before the sushi. read more

Drinks are not made with (house) liqueurs that are decent or at a good price. And seldom meat is cooked properly. (Primarily steak). HOWEVER, the flavor of the food is absolutely perfect! AND, if you speak up the restaurant will not rest until your order of meat temperature is corrected, and quickly. Servers are genuinely kind. Tako Yaki is my favorite restaurant. The food, the staff, the customer service is phenomenal. In our world, putting the customer first and truly doing everything you can to give them a great experience is becoming rare; but Tako Yaki makes you feel at home. Even if there is a small boo-boo; they go over and beyond to make it up to you. read more

Hibachi side This was a very fun experience. The chef was skilled and made the presentation fun. His cooking skills were also quite good. The taste was a little different from what I have had at other hibachi places. He added sesame seeds to the dish. It was very good and unique. ALL of the ingredients were very fresh. Veggies steak and chicken. The place is a little older, and it does show its age. It was clean and comfortable. If you want a fun night with kids, a HUGE meal, and something to talk about. This is the place to go. read more

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I used to come to this spot weekly when I lived in the area and the food was always great. The service typically isn't bad. I went again to visit tonight and the waitress forgot parts of the order and when politely reminded toward the end of our meal, she gave us an attitude and didn't return to the table once aside to grab our payment. Another thing was those of us that ordered sushi tonight didn't receive the orders until the rest of the table already had their entrees cleared off of the table. read more

The food is AMZING! And they cook it in front of you! The only downside is that you have to sit with other people. They have a full bar and even have sushi read more

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Nice Hibachi meal. Lunch was very reasonable and the filet was delicious. So much food we had another meal to take home.

The food quality is slightly below average; not terrible. The service is not pleasent. It is hard to say if it stems from management or if the hostess had a bad day but with two bad encounters it's fine to try one the other better options in town. I should write more positive reviews of places but unfortunately I have hardly ever written any reviews. It's when there's bad expand you want other to avoid the experience that I was moved to help you , my fellow partakes out. TO THE OWNER: We do not mind paying for quality both in goods or in service, but check yourself. If you're charging $12-20 for a lunch meal. dump the Happy Meal service level. read more

Tako Yaki has succumbed to the curse of inconsistency over the past several years. When it's good, it's very good - when it's bad, it's inedible. I'm not certain what happened, but the quality has taken a fairly steep decline from when I first began dining here in 2011 or so. The service, much like the food, is hit-or-miss. Whereas the food has the potential to be some of the best Asian cuisine in the area, you never quite know what you're getting. At best, it's fresh and fantastic - when it isn't, expect it to be served with a thick sheen of oil, possibly undercooked, and possibly cold (or still semi-frozen.) If you're willing to gamble, go for it - the prices are reasonable enough to justify the culinary Russian Roulette. read more

Tako Yaki was consistantly inconsistent. When I first started dinning here around 2011, they were consistantly great. The food could be a little greasy, sometimes, but nothing out of the ordinary when it comes to fried food like tempura. The fish always tasted fresh, the rice was never stale and the hot tea was powdered matcha. Down the line there was a gradual slope of quality that my fiancee and I noticed that eventually lead us to quit frequenting the place as we used too. The nostalgia for this place and what it once was brought us back today for what will probably be our last dine. Tako Yaki has gone from inconsistent to consistantly bad. Apart from the salad, which has some of the best ginger dressing anywhere, the food was a melancholy of disappointment. The tempura was a bit soggy and my sweet potato was undercooked so much I started to wonder if it was actually a large flat carrot. The salmon tasted lightly of defrost and my fiance's shrimp was inedible. The rice was half good, with the bottom half being so drippy with grease that neither of us finished our bowl. I saw an ad for a new dessert and ordered white chocolate blueberry cheesecake, which tasted fine except for the fact it was still so frozen my fork couldn't cut through it. Tako Yaki has a really lovely atmosphere that I will continue to miss and remember fondly. We almost always ate in the dining area which was perfect for dates. It's always very clean and the staff has always been very nice. Today, I found this to be the last good consistency of Tako Yaki as the staff, being new faces to us, were just has wonderful as who had been there years before. If the food could just have kept with the inconsistency of sometimes being good enough to come back, I could justify returning, but as it is now with every recent trip being at best disappointing and at an all too commonly inedible I cannot bring myself back. Not even for the nostalgia, atmosphere and service. read more

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Our dinner tonight may have been the worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant. I have eaten nearly every cyisine in every city in a the US as well as many countries worldwide. I have seen the good and the bad. One hour and 40 minutes to get served at our table tonight. The place was filthy and hot. I witnessed one white manager that was telling rudely at a younger Asian girl that worked there to seat us, for no reason other than to boss her around. The manager, after we spent $200, would not bring a bowl of ice cream out for my brother's birthday. She moved her hands around like she was using sign language to my mother while she was telling us there was nothing they could do for him. She said we were not specific enough. Really? Almost a 2 hour wait, a birthday and a big bill and not one little bowl of ice cream with a candle? At the very end of the evening, one manager came up to me and asked me how my (1) beer was and if I could drive home (in front of my 9 year old daughter and 6 year old nephew). The kids were really upset about it. Do yourself a favor and go to 40+ other far far superior establishments in this town that are cleaner, that run a more efficient business and are friendlier to their own staff and to their clients. I WILL NEVER RETURN! read more

One of the worst Japanese restaurants I have been to. Started with waiting 10 minutes for the waitress to acknowledge that I was seated. Finally she took my drink order. Got my water and 10 minutes later she comes back and asked if I was ready to order. I ordered the hibachi steak and a roll and a glass of wine. She brought out my meal and I had to ask if I could get the wine I ordered. Half way through my meal my roll arrived. The fried rice had a lighter fluid taste to it and the vegetables were just like they have been boiled and then thrown onto the grill to heat up. Very disappointing meal. read more

This was my wife's and my first time having dinner at Tako Yaki. It's an older Japanese type teppanyaki-style restaurant; they call it hibachi-style. You can eat around the grill or in the dining room. The restaurant clearly has seen a better day. It's pretty rough around the edges...could use some upgrading. My wife had the salmon dinner and I had the yakisoba (grilled noodles) w/shrimp. Both dinners cost $21 plus tax. If you're interested in cheap and plentiful, this place will work for you. If, though, you want quality, good taste and nourishing, I'd pass. Try Benihana or its equivalent instead in Chattanooga. There was a pretty good crowd there, so it has a following. Oh, and if they have a birthday there, there's a lot of loud noise and drum banging. Pretty distracting. read more

This is the best Japanese in this area. I have tried all of them, even all of chatanooga. Lunch time is the best time to go. Same amount of food (excluding noodles) but cheaper. 2 people can eat at the grill and get steak and rice with a drink and it is 24 after tax! I only have one suggestion...AVOID THE NEW COOK. He is very nice but does not know how to cook and will ruin your opinion on the place if you get him on your first visit! We have been going for years so i know better than to write the place off. Its ONLY the new person. The other 2 cooks are awsome. ("Momet"- spelling is a guess) is the best one. He has the most playful personality and my kids love him! read more

Sushi Rolls are always on point. Volcano, Cleveland Crunch... yum. Have never been unsatisfied... please keep up the consistency!