Takamatsu - Korean/Japanese Restaurant 4214 W. Dunlap Ave, 1/2-block east of 43rd Ave., where Dunl
3 ratings since posting on Saturday, March 11, 2006|
in Phoenix
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Thomas
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This is actually a Korean restaurant - I guess they changed from Kimchee House to Takamatsu to try and capitalize on the Japanese theme. The Korean food, like marinated short ribs is ok. The sushi was not fresh and the terri-yaki dishes were sub-par. Service was spotty. If you want Korean food this might be worth a stop, otherwise if you are looking for good Japanese food go elsewhere. - jeff , posted 04/03/07 |
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Its like your corner (Sushi ) Bar.......with Paul or his Brother Jimmy behind the bar you are sure to enjoy....its like dinner and a show..they have great personalities and are serve wonderful fresh sushi....lots of return customers would agree. - Colleen , posted 07/28/06 |
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Well, the New Times calls Takamatsu the best Korean restaurant in Phoenix, so I'll share their review from 2005: "Takamatsu means "tall pines" in Japanese, which may be the reason this west-side eatery boasts a façade of blond plank wood. The use of Japanese for its moniker is a hint that the place has a killer sushi bar, and that'd be reason enough to dine there. But Takamatsu also offers the most reliable Korean barbecue in the Valley, with plenty of grills set into the tables, and steel chimneys overhead. It's a clean, pleasant place to eat, with speedy, efficient service, which may be the reason Korean celebs like golf wunderkind Michelle Wie reportedly stop by while they're in the PHX. On the walls are sports memorabilia, including a jersey from Chan Ho Park, formerly of the Los Angeles Dodgers and now of the San Diego Padres. You'll usually see plenty of Koreans and Korean Americans supping there -- always a good sign. And aside from the barbecue, the bibim bap served in a hot stone bowl, and panchan, a.k.a. "Korean tapas," are first-rate chow. When it comes to Korean grub, Takamatsu is a winner's bet. " Here's my own review: If you like it spicy, you'll love Takamatsu. Actually, the Kimchee is mild compared to some I tasted in Korea, and not all the eight sides that you get are spicy. They really give you a lot of food. The side dishes include the traditional kimchee (spicy pickled cabbage), tofu, bean sprouts, boiled potato and carrot, spicy cucumber, and a few others I didn't recognize by name. Dinner is cooked right on your table if you enjoy Teppanyaki style, where a practiced chef will amaze you with his cutlery and food-handling skills. All this and dinner for less than $20 each, not including drinks and sushi, of course. Lunch is just as hearty, and costs less than $10 for most entrees. If you've never tried Korean, you'll wish you had. Lots of taste delights. - Thomas , posted 03/11/06 |
Takamatsu - Korean/Japanese Restaurant 4214 W. Dunlap Ave, 1/2-block east of 43rd Ave., where Dunl was recommended for:
- Tribe: Phoenix
