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Taku Japanese Kitchen

4.7 (14 reviews)
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Denise W.

This is a non fancy Japanese restaurant. The place is quite small with limited seats. The menu is very basic but the food is really good and service was very attentive. There were 3 people working when we were there .I got the rainbow roll along with the chopped scallop roll. B got the spicy tuna and unagi roll. We both agree the food was made with care. The flavor was great. They used fresh ingredients. I would definitely be back.

Taku Special Roll
Rick Emi G.

Best. Lunch. Ever. My wife ordered the signature roll in the photos below - Taku Roll. It was as tasty as it was enormous!! I had miso soup (epic!), salmon and avocado roll (awesome!), and unagi roll (also awesome!!) I scarfed all of MY food down so quick I forgot to take pictures. Great service, decent prices, and all of the food was extremely delectable. If only we lived closer; we would eat here every day. ほんとにおいしかった!

Bc roll and aburi california roll
Danny Z.

A hidden gem around royal oak, this familyrun business provides a small and homey eatery that offers fresh and delicious sushi placed on beautiful japanese plates. We came in for a quick lunch during a weekday, and were greeted by a lovely japanese couple who runs this restaurant. The store is small, but they were busy with many take-out orders. We had the classic "vancouverite" sushi roll selections and they were all made very well. The ingredients were fresh and the pieces did not fall apart easily. The taste is quite authentic and the price is definitely affordable. I'll definitely be coming back on days i want to have a simple sushi for a meal.

Basic platter $33 (Alaska roll, 2 Cali, dynamite roll, avocado roll, spicy salmon roll)
Celina L.

This place opened up a few months ago and replaced 2 of the sushi businesses I used to go to. They have a more elevated menu than the ones before it and pretty good quality sushi. The platter I ordered was $31 and plenty of food for 2 ppl for a good price. It's run by a nice couple as it's a tiny little space so don't be surprised if you have to wait awhile for your food cause they're doing the best they can with a 2 person team. I would recommend take out because they don't have much tables inside due to the small space.

Dynamite roll and inari platter
Ana Z.

A small and unassuming but very cute and homely small kitchen with just one table for seating. Sushi is reasonably priced and really well prepared by the sushi chefs. Tried the inari aburi platter and it was pretty good, nothing spectacular but nevertheless you get what you order. Dynamite roll was pretty good.

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Kay F.

A new sushi place that opened up in the Royal Oak area, I was craving for some classic rolls after work and decided on the salmon and avocado roll and the unagi roll. Both were fresh and well made and left me wanting more. I tried to go again the weekend after but ended up finding out they are closed on Sundays! Will definitely be back to try more.

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Andrew S.

Taku Japanese Kitchen is a small 'hole in the wall' takeout that is has extended hours, unlike several Japanese restaurants in the Burnaby area. The Yelp reviews were favorable and one person stated the limited tables and chair there. Since that review, the tables have been removed and they are strictly takeout. The beef don bowls were excellent and the sushi combination was good. Service is quick, and the food is prepared after you place the order. The wait time is around 10-15 minutes. Parking is limited since the lot is shared with 5 other businesses, including the 7-11, vet clinic, bakery, and 2 other private businesses. Watch out carefully when backing out of the lot. People are constantly walking out and they aren't paying attention to drivers leaving the strip mall.

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The restaurant is the best sushi that I have been in burnaby. I ordered taku's special maki, nigiri, salmon oshi and vegetable udon. every dish is perfect. From now on I'll have lunch for "to go". I am absolutely satisfied to hearty meal.

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Had takeout today as a pre Thanksgiving lunch. Everything was fresh and amazing . Is definitely my favorite sushi place.

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Made a revisit to this little restaurant to try out their lunch menu and WOW I have to say, what…read moregreat prices for a filling meal! I got their Chirashi Lunch which came with Miso Soup and at just $15, this was well topped bowl of fresh tuna, salmon, white fish, tamago and Ebi. The rice underneath was well flavoured and had a small drizzle of teriyaki sauce to bring it a little extra flavour. Although I arrived at around two, they were happy to serve us and did not rush us to leave when they closed for a break at three. It was not very full, service was quick and friendly and they came by to refill our tea multiple times. Highly recommended for a good sushi meal near Brentwood area.

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4.3(98 reviews)
4.1 km•Renfrew-Collingwood
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What a great sushi spot! They're actually Japanese too, which I prefer…read more Our party of 11 stayed at a big Airbnb nearby after our Alaskan cruise & we were craving sushi. We ordered the bigger party platter, a bunch of tempura shrimp, specialty rolls, all almost $200 & it was Delicious & totally hit the spot! It's a tiny but cozy sushi spot with maybe 4-5 tables at the end of a tiny section of maybe 3 shops, in a residential area. Our order was ready when we got there and I don't know they even were able to make all the food for our order! We're from California and I've never seen a sushi roll with sweet potato in it. It wasn't my favorite but it was interesting and food for vegans, I guess. It was part of the big party platter. The wait staff were super nice and Japanese from their accents, which I prefer getting Japanese food from Japanese shop owners and workers. They threw in complimentary edamame. Would probably be a regular there, if I lived nearby.

Decided to go to dinner near our AirBnB and we were not disappointed! When an artist considers his…read morework exceptional he puts his signature on it. Our sushi was definitely signed and autographed. We ordered their volcano roll, Alaska Roll, Collingwood roll and Scallop Tataki roll. Service was great from beginning to end. It was pretty quiet with soft music in the background. Several of the rolls had this toasted yam which decorated and gave the rolls their "signature ". Ingredients were fresh and plentiful in several of them. We also had their seaweed salad which was also good. It was a hole in the wall that was a diamond in the rough.

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4.4(19 reviews)
2.8 km

tucked away at the corner of edmonds and kingsway, watashi sushi and kitchen is a cute little sushi…read morejoint that's been around for about two years now, but we finally stopped by for the first time today. we came as a party of three just before 2:00 pm on a friday and were seated right away in a cozy booth. the interior is warm and charming, with soft lighting, dark wood booths, and a large cherry blossom mural that adds a calm, pretty touch. colourful parasols and string lights hang from the ceiling, giving the space a playful and inviting feel. the staff were friendly and efficient, keeping everything running smoothly behind the counter. the menu is surprisingly extensive for such a small spot, with a nice selection of lunch specials. we decided on two of their signature bento lunch boxes (served with rice and miso soup, available until 4 pm), planning to order extra sushi afterward, but the bentos turned out to be more than enough for the three of us. chicken teriyaki box, tender, juicy pieces glazed in a rich, slightly sweet sauce. came with appetizer tempura (2 prawns, 2 vegetables), a 4 piece california roll, 2 pieces of aburi oshi, salad, and seasonal fruit. sashimi box, four pieces of sashimi (2 salmon, 2 tuna) with shredded daikon, plus the same accompaniments: appetizer tempura, california roll, aburi oshi, salad, and fruit. everything was neatly presented, using fresh ingredients and generous portions, a perfect balance of colour, taste, and texture. both sets felt hearty, satisfying, and thoughtfully prepared, served in elegant lacquered trays that made the meal feel special. for dessert, we shared a green tea tiramisu cake, more like a frozen slice of ice cream cake than a traditional tiramisu. not quite what we expected, but still a refreshing way to end the meal. overall, watashi sushi and kitchen is a charming neighbourhood spot with excellent value lunch sets, fresh ingredients, and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. a great little find in burnaby.

Watashi has an unassuming exterior tucked in amongst a few other mom and pop shops and grocery…read morestores on Edmonds. Easy free street parking about a block away. My friend and I were intrigued by the Watashi Special One Meter Roll Combo for Two and also ordered the Assorted Sashimi. For 28.95, the one meter roll was visually impressive - we each got to try one piece of 10 different rolls (chef's choice of chef special rolls and aburi). And it wasn't like they were lazy and chose rolls with the same fillings and just changed the toppings - there was a nice variety of both the sushi and topping. My only feedback would be for them to explain or provide an explanation of which rolls were provided so next time I can order them directly! The assorted sashimi (also chef choice) were delish as well - I believe we got walu/butterfish, salmon toro, ika slices, along with the usual salmon, two types of tuna, hamachi and hokkigai. Both of these dishes were about $30 each and amazing value. These days I'm less about the quantity consumed and more about variety, which generally comes with a higher price tag. At watashi, I was equal parts full and satisfied by the different flavours at a very reasonable price tag. Hidden gem for sure! One uncomfortable observation was a customer on the other side of the store talking on the phone and cutting her fingernails at her dining table.... I feel like the employees should have stopped that behaviour because its quite unsanitary. Luckily we had already finished eating at that point.

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Hello Nori

4.1(30 reviews)
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The ambiance here is elegant, yet relaxing. Right off the…read morebat, I noticed our server's excellent customer service. The food was good. I got the mother's day special to share with another person. It was on the more expensive side, and for the amount of food you get, it didn't feel like it was worth the $90, but I really enjoyed the dish. Everything was very fresh and tasted lovely. The scallop melted in your mouth and was slightly sweet. The citrus dipping sauce that came with the dish was refreshing. I ordered two additional rolls as I wasn't full. Both the scallop and truffle lobster rolls are my favorite rolls to get from Hello Nori and they didn't disappoint. 4.5 stars

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Hello Nori - Modern, sleek, and minimalist design

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3.4(169 reviews)
1.6 km
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