I decided to venture out to Greenpoint and finally check out Taku Sando on a holiday weekend. It wasn't busy and ordering was quick. We ordered the Ajitama Tamago Sando ($15.50), Chicken Katsu Sando ($16.50), Mexican Coke ($4.50), and Yuzu Gingerale ($6.50). While the yuzu gingerale was refreshing, it was half filled with ice and not really worth the price. I'd grab drinks somewhere else. Despite that, the sando is where it's at and what you're really here for anyways. The portions are huge and filled stuffed between two pillowy homemade bread. For the egg, it can get overwhelming eating the whole sando by yourself so best to split this one. The katsu was fried perfectly with a juicy meat inside. They stacked this well, so it is filling and delicious. My favorite part is the space here. The backyard offers tables and seating that feels like you're camping. Such a great spot to hang out while enjoying some Japanese sandos! read more

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Came here at the suggestion of a friend and loved it. The sandwiches are humongous, definitely a good size to share. We got the tonkatsu sando. It's super cute inside, with many different seating options. We sat in this covered canopy area in camping chairs on a low table. The canopy was green which is why the pics came out with a green tinge. They also had indoor and outdoor seating. There were heat lamps above us too. Loved seeing them take out freshly baked loaves of bread. It's pretty cool that their only other location is in Kyoto. The vibes are modern and cute, loved it! read more

Taku Sando - Ton-Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried the tamago sando here and overall it satisfied the craving. The egg filling was creamy and generous, and the soft-boiled egg in the center made it feel more elevated than a typical convenience store sandwich. The bread itself was a little disappointing though since the crust was slightly hard and dry instead of that super soft, pillowy texture you'd expect from a really great Japanese egg sando. Honestly, 7-Eleven in Japan still clears. That said, the location really adds to the experience. There's a park nearby by the water, so it's the perfect grab-and-go snack to enjoy outside when the weather is nice. I'd come back if I was nearby and craving a quick egg sandwich fix. read more

Taku Sando - Tamago Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The sandos here are pretty filling but I think it's just alright. I got the classic korokke sando and I think it was a bit underwhelming overall. The potato croquette was soft which I appreciated but I wish the sando had more depth of flavor. I also didn't really love their mustard mayo that much. read more

Taku Sando - Classic Korokke Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is for takeout. Taku Sando has been on my list for a while now and one afternoon I decided to order two sandwiches to split with my husband. While delivery was crazy late...we were not disappointed with both the portion sizes and decadence in flavor. Wow, were both sandos good. We got the chicken katsu sando and the egg salad sando with onsen egg and both were delicious. Can't wait to try this spot out in-person! read more

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I was excited to try Taku Sando, and it did not disappoint. We walked in and ordered at the front. The staff were so kind and greeted us. They were patient with our order, and we got the food in about 10 minutes. The space has indoor and outdoor seating, both were so beautifully decorated and comfortable. The bathroom even has a bidet! In terms of the food, that chicken katsu sando was the BEST sando I have ever had. Hands down beats every other sandwich I have ever ate. The meat was tender, juicy, crispy. The cabbage slaw was crunchy without being too saucey, letting the natural flavors of each component really shine. I love how soft the bread is, and especially how the sandwich was served hot! Most places have it cold, but I prefer this much better. The tamago sando was good too, but it was pretty standard. I would definitely come back for that chicken katsu sando again! read more

Taku Sando - Ajitama tamago sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It has been a few days since I ate here and I still cannot stop thinking about the pork katsu sandwich. The portion size was generous, with a crispy exterior, a juicy center, and soft, delicate bread. I am honestly still salivating just thinking about it. The only thing I wish it had was a bit of acidity to cut through the richness. Aside from that, the sandwich was absolutely divine, and I had no trouble finishing it even though I was completely stuffed. You order at the front, receive a buzzer, and then find your seat. There are three seating options to choose from: indoor seating, a covered outdoor area, and a fully outdoor section. We chose the covered outdoor area since I did not want to leave smelling like food from sitting inside. I cannot wait to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

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Located in Greenpoint, Taku Sando offers some of the city's best Japanese sandos. With buttery milk bread, fresh veggies, and amazing protein, each sando is a great bite to have. We got their pork tonkatsu sando, and it was delicious. I split one with my boyfriend and it was good enough to get us pretty content. Also, the interior of this spot was much bigger than I expected and they also had a backyard with lots of seating. Super cute and I highly recommend to check out! read more

Taku Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My brother had bought a couple sandos back home to try including the chicken katsu, ton-katsu, egg, and the potato korroke sando. To my surprise, my favorite one was the potato korroke. The chicken and pork katsu was a little too dry for my tasting. The egg one wasn't as flavored as I hoped - definitely not Japan 7/11 flavored (I miss this one so much). All of this could be due to the fact that I had it cold. I hope to go to the location myself next time to have it fresh! Portions were huge and there were good amount of filling for each bite! read more

Taku Sando - Chicken-Katsu Sando Ton-Katsu Sando Tamago Sando Potato Korokke Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great portion sizes and amazing flavors!! We got the pork and chicken to try which were both amazing. But if I had to choose one I would do the pork. We were definitely stuffed after from all the food. Decor inside was also super aesthetic and had an outdoor area of sitting too which was nice. Got lucky because by the time we left there was a huge line out the door to order. Would definitely come back here ! read more

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Picture does not do it justice haha I loved their Ajitama Tamago Sando and can't wait to visit again to try their chicken sando which seems like a fan favorite! This one has an additional soft-boiled ramen egg additional to the egg salad and I loved how soft the bread was! read more

Taku Sando - Ajitama tamago sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really enjoyed this katsu sando spot! Been meaning to try and the past 2 times they had pretty long lines so I didn't end up going. Was free Friday before dinner time and there were no lines! I wanted to try the chicken over the pork. The chicken wasn't dry and the sauce was very subtle. The sando wasn't oily and I reaalllly liked their bread! My friend had the pork katsu and I didn't like that as much because it had a meatier taste. Next time I'd def want to try their egg sando though! read more

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The smell of fresh, warm milk bread wafts out from the inside of the store, enticing passers by such as myself. Came by on a Saturday around 12:30pm and luckily, there was barely a wait. The staff were all smiles and welcoming. I was a bit hesitant given similar sandwiches are available at other places for a much lower pricepoint, but the sandos here are HUGE and quite worth the price. Taku Sando does not skimp on their fillings. The bread is fluffy, the katsu is crisp and plentiful, the tamago mix isn't too rich, and the matcha cream with the strawberries are divine. The sandos make for a perfectly substantial grab-and-go lunch, and I'd love to come back to try their other varieties! read more

Taku Sando - Ton-katsu sando, tamago sando, and a matcha cream sando with strawberries - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried this spot recently and we all loved the ton-katsu sando, the milk bread was squishy, the pork was crispy, and the sweet sauce and crunchy veggies were nice counterpoints. I think it could have had a tiny bit more flavor in the breading or sauce, a little kick or savoriness here and there would have elevated it even more. The back patio is so nice, with a good amount of seating and cute little benches with cushions. The food came out pretty quickly and was fairly priced for a substantial meal. I'd go back to try those fries! read more

Taku Sando - Ton-Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tonkatsu Sando here is phenomenal -- always enjoyed a good katsu and this place was right up there with the best of em. Generous helping of Pork stacked on a nice pile of cabbage, covered in the right amt of that special sauce, sandwiched between two heavenly slices of milk bread. When you first unwrap this thing, you'll say to yourself.. "no way I'm finishing this" or maybe "let me clear me calendar rest of the day" .., but I was actually surprised at how easily I was able to finish it, and how together the sandwich kept! (Really not much mess) -- the challenge here probably isn't finishing the Sando ... it's NOT finishing the Sando once you start .. it's so tasty, good luck stopping ... Outside has a little porch area and inside is roomy, but I enjoyed watching them making the sandwiches behind the counter read more

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Got the Tamago Sando here and I thought the prices were reallyyy expensive for sandos. However, the portions are pretty generous and they do fill up the sandwich. With my sandwich, I feel like they almost put half a dozen eggs in there and even though I split the sandwich, I still felt a bit egged out after. I thought the ambience was really cute as you can go to the back and eat and they have a camping area with snow peak gear. Everything felt really cozy and intimate. read more

Taku Sando - Tamago Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I just don't get the hype...it's ok but would not wait in line or come here often. The pork tong-katsu sandwich was not enjoyable. The meat was very chewy and lacked much flavor. The bread was soft and like putty, which most people seem to love but I will pass. The pork overwhelmed the bread, and I was not able to chew through part of the meat without using my hands to help rip it. The matcha-strawberry sandwich was much better, it was the right blend of sweet and refreshing! It also looked very unique and unlike most other sandwiches. Def take a pic for Instagram! The ambiance was ok, it was compact and had small seating areas which are very typical of Tokyo cafes. There was a backyard which seems nice in spring/summer but was chilly for us in November. The service was fast and polite, which was impressive during a weekend rush. read more

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Food: I got a tonkatsu sando and ramen egg sando. I also got a chance to try to potato korokke sando and dashi furikakke ribbon fries. Of course, the bread was so good with its soft pillowy texture and nostalgic mellow sweet flavor. The tonkatsu sando was heft with intertwining layers of fried pork cutlet goodness. So juicy and meaty. The thinly sliced layer of cabbage really helped to cut the fattiness of the tonkatsu giving all a good balance. The egg sando had silky, creamy egg oozing from the innards. However, it was a bit disappointing as I was hoping the egg salad portion would have been better seasoned (sorry, Japanese 7/11 still hits harder). The korokke was surprisingly delcious with its light batter coating a light potato innards making for a toothsome bite. The ribbon fries were okay. It reminded me of those spiral potatoes you get at the fair. Unfortunately, they came a bit on the colder, softer side. Service: It was fast and appreciate the buzzer system. Friendly enough Ambiance: it's a relatively small place. I love the almost camping-like dining area set up that have outside. The open kitchen is cool to see as well. read more

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Good sandwiches, with a ton of ingredients stuffed in. The bread is very soft, but it still maintains its integrity and doesn't fall apart. The sandwiches travel well too. read more

I cannot resist a good shokupan moment, and Taku Sando is THE SPOT to secure a fresh loaf of shokupan for only $12. I highly recommend getting both the pork katsu and egg sandos to share. The hot and cold combo works perfectly together. The refreshing egg salad also balanced out the richness of the deep-fried pork cutlet. I went around noon on a Saturday and while there was a line, it moved quickly so don't be scared away. The back garden seating was cute with a fun camping theme. ＊Ton Katsu Sando $16 The sando was HUGE and LOADED, stuffed with three pieces of pork katsu, drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce, and sandwiched with some fresh shredded lettuce. It was a very filling choice. ＊Ajitama Tamago Sando $14 You can choose between a classic egg salad or one with a soft-boiled ramen egg (same price, so of course I went with the egg!). The shokupan really shone in this one. Fluffy, bouncy, and soft. ＊Shokupan $12 I grabbed a loaf to go, and it was still warm when they handed it to me. If I lived nearby, I'd buy this every week. I ate some fresh and saved the rest in the freezer. I made fruit sando and egg sando with it at home. read more

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Taku Sando has been on my radar for quite some time now, as the tamago sando looks solid and have seen glowing reviews for the chicken and pork katsu. My wife and I were in the area on a Saturday afternoon, so decided to finally give it a try! The restaurant itself was packed at 4pm on a Saturday, with self service seating and ordering at the counter. While we wanted to eat at the restaurant, we quickly realized the best move was to order to go and take it to a nearby BYOF beer bar nearby. After about 15 min of waiting, I was able to collect my food. They definitely have an efficient operation going with preparing the food - and everything seemed fresh aside from the tornado fries (which were cold, yet many burned, and tasted a little stale). Both sandwiches were fantastic though and we were stuffed after! Probably some of the best egg salad I ever had, but wish it had a little more kick or seasoning to it. Definitely worth it to get the ramen egg in it. The katsu sauce was really good and the pork itself was fresh and freshly fried, tender for the most part (some parts were a little chewy), and would definitely get that again. I would also try the chicken and fish katsu as well. Oh and the bread was the true star on both (as highly anticipated). read more

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Review after our second visit to Taku Sando. No place in NYC does Katsu sandwiches well like this establishment. Katsu over rice is done at many Japanese restaurants. You can imagine my surprise when I've discovered a Katsu sandwich shop with hearty sized portions. The size of the sandwiches were massive and can be split for two meals. This depends if you have restraint from the tastiness of the sandwiches. First time coming I ordered the chicken and potato croquette Katsu sandwich. Large in layers with that sweet Katsu sauce, cabbage and pickled veggies. The chicken itself is easy to sink in and rip the meat apart, especially if chomping on a large sandwich. This time I went with the traditional pork katsu. Pork katsu has more flavors and a bit of fat which matched my flavor craving. You can't go wrong with any katsu flavors here but my next venture will by the fish katsu. Service was incredibly fast so don't be intimidated by the lines if going for takeout. Even watching the chefs cut up and artistically forming the sandwiches, it was eye appealing to watch how it's professionally done. Seating is more in the back with outdoor yard and indoor tents. Soothing campfire setup but fills up fast. First quick concept katsu sando shop in Brooklyn and all of NYC you can find now. read more

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I had the chicken katsu sandwich and it did not disappoint!! The chicken was perfectly fried and the sandwich bread was so soft. Great little greenpoint spot. The vibes are really chill, great place to pick up a quick lunch during the workday. The servers were really polite. read more

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This place has amazing sandos. I basically got almost 1 of everything plus a drink. The orders came out pretty fast 15 min for the amount of food i ordered. They have inside, outside and covered outdoor area to sit along with a restroom is needed. Everything was kept clean. Chicken katsu sando 5/5 a nice crispy chicken on a bed of cabage. Pork katsu sando 5/5 a classix but delicious Potato croquett sando 5/5 this was amaing the potatod were so soft to bite through. It was delicious Tamago egg sando 5/5 OMG this was an amazing egg sando. It was do velvety and the soft hard boil egg in the middle made it even better. Wagyu sando (35$) only available some days 4.5/5 it was good but the price meat size doesnt feel like it was wort the high price. It also had some pickles which i felt like it did not need it. The meat was still nice and tender and good to chew through Yuzu Ginger drink 5/5 a great drink wish it was bigger. It was refreshing but tart read more

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My friends and I arrived before opening and there was already a line waiting to get in! Luckily, we got to try their wagyu sando because it was a holiday special. It was SO tender and so soft, but this is something that I probably wouldn't get again given the price point. It was delicious, but not something I would need to get repeatedly. The chicken sando was also delicious. The bread to meat to fillings ratio was spot on, and I'd for sure come back to try their other options in the future! read more

Taku Sando - Wagyu and Chicken-Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The sandos here are HUGE with two slices of tonkatsu per sando. Must try the tonkatsu sando. I was full with just half a sando. I tried the chicken and pork tonkatsu sandos and they were both good, but I thought the pork sando was just a bit better, more fatty and included wasabi mayo for slight kick. The sauce on both were good and not overly dripping with sauce. The bread on the sando was nice and soft, but I think it would be nice if it were a bit thicker because it gets flattened and soggy easily. The service is similar to fast food places. You order and pay at the counter, and then wait to be notified of your order to pick it up at the counter. The interior is very casual with benches and foldable chair seating along small coffee tables. There's a cute picnic trail sign in the back that leads you to covered outdoor patio seating area and then to a uncovered outdoor seating area, so there's lots of options for seating. I went on a weekend and there weren't many people. I would recommend coming here for a casual lunch! read more

Taku Sando - Chicken and Pork Tonkatsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love the outdoor seating in the back!! Super cute. Their bread is also so fluffy and fresh. There can be a line but it moves decently fast. Some of the specials run out quick tho. My favorite sandos have been matcha cream + strawberry, egg, fish, and wagyu!!! Wagyu fish and egg were all so tender. 10/10 for matcha cream and egg 9/10 for fish and wagyu The pork katsu is also good but I like the other ones better. The tiramisu was so cool to try but a little heavy and one dimensional. 8/10 for both read more

Taku Sando - Tiramisu, fish, wagyu - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute quirky little interior space with large outdoor / canopy!! I loved the bright yellow slightly dark interior theme only question is why was my sando $17 it was delicious but quite an expensive sando. Not targeted towards this place because the value of sandos seem to be determined in that unreasonable way (personal opinion) read more

Taku Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My friend and I shared a Chicken Katsu Sando & Potato Korokke Sando and I really enjoyed both. The Potato Korokke Sando is definitely lighter than the Chicken one. The potatoes are served warm. The potato content inside are well mashed and stuffed but isn't too heavy. Each potato bite was really soft. As for the chicken, it was definitely more filling. The mix of the meat & greens paired well with each other. The sandos in general are light. I'm not sure what they do to the breads, but it tastes really light and airy. I could probably enjoy the bread by itself - it's that good. The sauce and all the content inside work well together. It's worth giving a try. Japanese Sandos are made differently. read more

Taku Sando - Chicken-Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you've been to Japan before, Taku Sando will bring you right back there. The fish sando is lovely. Milk bread is delicious and made in house! They even have the Japanese toilet in the bathroom! Awesome service, clean space, cool layout. A+++ read more

Taku Sando - Fish Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow! This was probably the best choice that we've made coming down to Brooklyn for the first time and having the best Japanese sandwiches! It was so flavorful and fulfilling. My daughter and I enjoyed the Tamago (egg salad) sandwich, my son had the Ton-katsu sandwich and my husband had the Fish Sandwich. Everything was just absolutely delicious and savory! Every bite was so satisfying. I thought it would be like any other sandwich, but that bread that they bake in house- the texture holds the sandwich together & didn't fall apart. Service was great as well! It's a busy little restaurant and everything from the decor to the seating area in the back- picnic style. I absolutely loved it! read more

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Wow the chicken katsu sando is so so good and well worth the price. The fries were also a crowd favorite and tasted even better after air frying the leftovers at home - portion is huge! Took a star away bc of the new wagyu katsu sando that was a whopping $40 - this one felt a bit scammish and not worth it at over double the price of the chicken. We actually ordered this one first, didn't feel satisfied and had to go back and order the chicken. Very cute backyard seating area for the warmer weather. Great casual spot for a small group of friends. read more

Taku Sando - Chicken-Katsu Sando ($16) - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty solid place. Food was decent! It was thick which was great for the price (but a bit messy). Adding onto that, it's very popular and gets very crowded both inside and outside. Seating inside can be a bit awkward. For someone who gets overstimulated, i eventually had to eat in the car. I suggest keeping that in mind if you're like me, and try to avoid weekends. Got it out of my system, but likely would not return. read more

Taku Sando - Chicken-Katsu Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Taku Sando in Greenpoint is a Japanese sandwich shop serving craft creations piled high on fluffy Japanese milk bread. Nostalgic from our time in Japan where one could enjoy a quality egg salad Sando from 711 everyday, we came get our fix in. We start with the homemade yuzu ginger ale before stuffing our face with the tamago, fish and ton-katsu sandos accompanied by a side of dashi furikake ribbon fries. The first bite of the tamago sando transported me back to my first feverish day in Tokyo making a beeline to 711 for the famous egg sando after getting off the flight. It was generously stuffed with egg salad which was further enhanced by the incredibly pillowy milk bread. The fish and ton-katsu sandos were also delicious and piled so high it was tough to get the first bite in. I was very impressed by these sandos and am eyeing up the croquette stuffed sandwich for my next visit read more

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Great spot for a sando! It doesn't taste the exact same as the 7/11 egg sando in Japan but it's close. Nice soft bread and good flavors. Husband had the chicken sando and also enjoyed. I liked that there is a happy hour as well. A little pricey for $38 for two sandwiches and one coconut water but filling and made well. Seating in the back and nice bathroom. read more

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The sandos here really hit the spot and remind me of my time in Japan! Loved the seating in the back patio as well, gives a camping /glamping vibe! 5/5 Fish Sando 4.7/5 Tamago Sando 4.5/5 Yuzu Ginger Highball 4/5 Hojicha Highball read more

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My brother and I were seeing a concert in Brooklyn and decided to grab some food beforehand. The venue was in Williamsburg, and since my brother is more familiar with the area than I am, he took lead with choosing a spot. He had good things to say about Taku Sando, and since I had heard similar praises on social media we decided to head over. Taku Sando specializes in katsu-sandos, both in the traditional tonkatsu and a variety of other proteins. The eatery is mainly quick service - many people were taking orders to go, however there is stool seating as well as a few tables in the back plus an outdoor area. The flow of foot traffic doesn't really work, as you order immediately upon entry and then there are people waiting around the counter so it can get jammed. They counter this by utilizing buzzers you can take to your seat which I will say does help. I decided to go traditional and get the ton-katsu sando, and my brother and I spit a bag of fries. The sandwich was tasty - the bread was soft and the fillings were generous. My only criticism is that it's kinda messy to eat, mostly due to the softness of the bread; outside of that, the ingredients were fresh and all the flavors worked together. The fries were good - they were not traditional, but more in medallion-shaped cuts. We got two of their sauces for dipping which complemented them well. For a beverage I got the yuzu ale which was kind of like a ginger soda - I really enjoyed it, refreshing and not overly sweet. Service was good - the wait wasn't long for our food and everyone was friendly. Overall, I had a good meal at Taku Sando; the food is quality and I wouldn't hesitate to return. read more

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I wasn't planning to stop by, but the long line caught my attention, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered the chicken katsu sando and a strawberry fruit sando. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside while still juicy on the inside, and the bread was soft and delicious. The strawberry fruit sando was light and creamy, almost like eating a delicate fruit cake. It was definitely worth the wait. read more

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Finally got to try this spot, we went during the weekend. There was a line out the door but it went by quick, staff is really nice, the place is cute and really fun and the food was super yummy! The chicken sandwich was really good and probably my favorite. The tamago was pretty good as well the start is truly how soft and wonderful their bread was! read more

Taku Sando - Sandwiches Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Chicken katsu sandwich here is gawdawful. Barely edible... the bread is light and fluffy but the heavily breaded chicken was not flavorful and the breading was bland. There was not enough sauce on it either so it was super dry. read more