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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!
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!
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 !
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
26 days ago
Excellent! Good food great service and a perfect vibe. Sandwiches are absolutely amazing and there is a little park near by water you can sit and enjoy your food. read more
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
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
10 days ago
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
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
26 days ago
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
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
10 days ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
1 month ago
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
5 months ago
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
7 days ago
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 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
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
5 months ago
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
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
19 days ago
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
9 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
such a cute little neighborhood shop! i think my favorite is the ajitama egg sandwich as it has the most unique flavor. the other katsu sandwiches are solid but they dont blow me away (slightly dry). i gotta come back and try the wagyu sando sometime. the ribbon fries are also a great snack. honestly a great place to come and chill on the weekend, sometimes they play a movie on a projector in the back area! very family friendly. read more
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
11 months ago
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
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
My husband and I went here for lunch to try the sandwiches, and it made us reminiscent of our Japan trip last year. The restaurant has a modern and chill ambiance. They created it to have an outdoor feel given their seating was decked out in Snow Peak gear which is a Japanese camping brand. One part of the outdoor seating area was covered by a tarp and seating were either cushions or camping chairs, which was a nice unique touch. Service was quick and attentive. We ordered the ramen egg sando and chicken katsu sando to split and dashi furikake ribbon fries. The sandwiches were quite big and hefty. The ramen egg sando was tasty, and loaded with a lot of egg. The chicken katsu sando was delicious, the chicken was so crispy and very flavorful. The bread for the sandwiches was soft and could get a bit messy because the sandwich is quite loaded. I also ordered the yuzu ginger ale, which was semi sweet but had just the right amount of yuzu and fizz. It paired well with the sandos. We also enjoyed the ribbon fries which was seasoned with dashi furikake, which was a subtle flavor but still tasty. We definitely wanna come visit again and try their other sandwiches! read more
I popped in here on a cold and rainy Sunday as I've passed by it numerous times and have wanted to try it for a while. When you walk in, it is very tranquil with lots of wood, and a really cute seating area in the back. They have a good selection of sandos to choose from, along with fries and other small menu items. I got the Korokke and it had a great flavor profile and the milk bread was delicious. My only complaint was that it was falling apart and I ended up having to use a fork. The service was friendly, and my sandwich came out pretty quickly. I would definitely come back here again! read more
"Whoa, isn't that Connie Man's 勁舞Dancing Queen?" "Well, not quite...but it's still pretty good..." So here's a dirty secret of the 80s/90s Cantopop culture - a large chunk of the big Japanese hits were covered in Cantonese by Hong Kong singers or acts. For example, the song mentioned above was based on Rats and Star's 今夜はフィジカル (Konyaha Physical/Tonight is physical), which is supposed to be a gay anthem back in the 80s. Yoko Oginome's Dancing Hero (Eat You Up) was covered by Priscilla Cheng as 跳舞街 (Dancing Street), which was superior to the original arrangement. Mariya Takeuchi's Plastic Love (the quinessential Citypop standard) was covered by Anita Mui as 尋愛 (Seeking Love). That cover is a rare miss for Anita (the queen of 80s Cantopop) as it lacks Mariya's youthful jadedness - but only Mariya and Friday Night Plans seem to have nailed that one. The pattern continued itself with Anzen Chitai 安全地帯 / Kōji Tamaki (玉置浩二) songs covered by Jacky Cheung, to the point where I instantly recognize 月半彎 (Crescent moon)/李香蘭 (Shirley Yamaguchi) and its Japanese counterparts 夢のつづき/行かないで respectively, based on being forced to listen it on family road trips. In fact so many of Koji Tamaki songs (over 100) were covered in Chinese that there's a dedicated Wikipedia page on the subject. One of my favorite songs, 背影 (backshadow) from Faye Wong (the Hong Kong Canto-pop analogue of Bjork) was composed by the late Katsuji Ishii (石井勝司), a giant amongst Kansai alt-rockers...so the Japanese bones of Gen-X Cantopop were there if you look hard enough. So why the hell am I here in Greenpoint waiting for a 15 dollar sandwich, and the only thing going through my mind was how the restaurant Spotify playlist is packed with Japanese citypop and alt-rock classics that maps back to canto-pop? Well, looking around the place it doesn't strike anyone as being Japanese as much as nordic, what with clean, warm, understated wood based furniture, polished concrete floors and furniture that looks like it came out of Ikea or Muji. The things that gives it a strong Japanese vibe were the Toto washlet in the unisex restroom, the stationery products on the counter (like Seven and i's Loft stores), copies of Popeye magazine (Japanese equivalent to Esquire) on the shelves and the fact that they reference their other location in near Kyoto City Hall on the menu/postcards. So, how was the food? Good. Take my iced coffee for instance - it's from Parlor, one of the better roasters out there as both Rule of Thirds and Nick+Sons serve their cold brew...but I can't tell if it's an ice drip or cold brew. Either ways it's complex and flavorful without being harsh as I take mine straight and neat. The missus had the Yuzu ginger highball and said it was flavorful and refreshing but without much of a booze kick. How was that Katsu Sando? Well, once again, biting into the bread reminds me a little of eating Chinese analog breads from Chinatown bakeries. Standard Japanese bread is shokupan (食パン), which is like a softer version of English milk bread and the diametrical opposite of a sourdough loaf. They are soft, chewy, delicate, dense crumb, with slightly sweet and savory notes. I grew up eating Fay Da's version, which is more like a cheap mass market challah - sweet, yellow mushy and eggy, with a texture more for feeding senior citizens. I eventually developed a disdain for Chinatown bakery products and gravitate stylistically towards rustic loaves or crispy buttery croissants. But yet, the bread here is dialed back from the Chinatown extreme - soft, but not obnoxiously sweet or mushy (and at 13 bucks a loaf it should have some endearing qualities) - for my wife's fish katsu, it was fine, like a much better put together filet-o-fish with salad greens inside, more balanced without too much tartar sauce. As for my tonkatsu? Well, the moist cutlet was pounded thin and didn't offer much resistance to the tooth but it still has a crispy panko crust and a mustard laced slaw cutting through the tangy tonkatsu sauce. It work well together, and between me and the missus going halfsies on each of the 2 sandwiches, it was a good experience all around. That being said, my favorite katsu place in Brooklyn is still Chef Katsu in Clinton Hill (a few blocks from Dave Chapelle's Block Party site and slightly cheaper) but this place does have the benefit of being next to WNYC Transmitter Park for hosting a summer waterfront picnic, and having better songs in their jukebox...either ways, it was a good but pricier experience, normal for Greenpoint's "little Kinshicho" Japanese expat vibes. read more
The service was fast. You order at the counter right when you enter the store and they give you a buzzer. There was indoor and outdoor seating. We got the katsu sando, egg sando, and nori fries. The sandwiches are large and we each only finished half of a sandwich. The bread is soft and there is a good amount of filling inside. The fries are more like chips and some pieces were really crispy but some of the pieces the potatoes clumped together and were not fully fried. read more
7 months ago
food (5/5) - got the egg salad sando, katsu, and fruit (was strawberry with matcha cream) to share. extremely photogenic, amazing presentation. there were surprisingly zero smudges on the strawberry, the egg esconced in the sandwich was perfectly jammy. i love egg salad and kewpie mayo egg salad has a soft spot in my heart price (3/5) - pricey for the area but probably adequate for the craft. line was long though, clearly not undiscovered! read more
There's always lines outdoor on weekends so I naturally looked up what the hype was about! and of course I love sandwich, and the idea of katsu w crispy battered skin and slaw sounds appeasing, but no I'd not stand in the line of at least 30 mins in the cold! so I happened to be in the neighborhood on a Tue evening, oh my, zero line, I actually had the place all the myself, ordered chicken katsu and sat at the back, the cashier was very friendly enough to bring it back to my low rising table in the back even though i was given a buzzer. the sandwich was humongous! cut in half, on the first bite, it was still quite steamy on the first few bite, the sauce was heavier in mayo than my liking on a sandwich, chicken katsu was very flavorful but lacking that crispiness on the sandwich that I had hoped for, and I just didn't get the hype of the milk bread! maybe I'm more of panini gal! overall, it was good to give it a try, but prob won't return as it's really not my cup of tea! read more
8 months ago
Had to come try this viral sando that I saw all over IG! My bestie and I got the tonkatsu sando and the agitama tamago sando to share. We had to wait a bit for the tonkatsu sando because it was freshly fried! It did not disappoint! The agitama tamago sando was not exactly like 7/11 in Japan but it was packed with egg salad and very delicious. They make the milk bread in house and it was soft and little bit chewy. The slaw that was in the tonkatsu sando really gave it a nice touch to the whole sandwich. There was some seating inside and once you walk in, you can smell the nice fried aroma. It's the good kind of oil smell, not like old oil smell if u know what I mean. Would def come by again if in the area. Go check it out if u want a good sando. read more
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