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TAKATO

(5.0 Score)
551 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Directions

Since 2020

Specialty:

✓ Edamame ✓ Spicy Edamame ✓ Wagyu Galbi Sliders ✓ Short Rib Kimchi Taco ✓ Crispy Tuna ✓ Crispy Brussels Sprouts ✓ Duck Bao Bun ✓ Wagyu Gyoza ✓ Mushroom Gyoza ✓ Baked Scallops ✓ Shishito Pepper ✓ Angry Chicken ✓ Rock Shrimp Tempura ✓ Takato Ribs ✓ Truffle Tofu ✓ Takato Salad ✓ Heirloom Tomato Salad ✓ Seaweed Salad ✓ Miso Soup ✓ Shrimp Fried Rice ✓ Vegetable Fried Rice ✓ Kimchi Fried Rice ✓ Short Rib Jabche ✓ Lobster Udon ✓ Crab Fried Rice ✓ Chilean Seabass ✓ Grilled Branzino ✓ Dry Aged Fish ✓ Ora King Salmon ✓ Westholme Wagyu Skirt Steak ✓ A5 Wagyu Hot Stone ✓ Lamb Chop ✓ Wagyu Bulgogi ✓ Westholme Dry-aged Ribey ✓ Braised Bone-in Short Rib ✓ Japanese Wagyu Skewers

"Takato is a sleek Japanese-Korean restaurant serving seafood, sushi & meat plates, plus cocktails and ocean views. Chef Taek Lee leads the kitchen at the restaurant, inviting diners on a culinary journey inspired by his Asian heritage, rich with creativity, authentic flavors, and exceptional culinary techniques. The restaurant is set in a light, abundantly lush and breezy backdrop. Takato brings unparalleled Japanese and Korean fusion for guests to enjoy an indoor, outdoor, and open-air bar dining experience. Executive Chef Taek Lee leads a world-class hospitality team with an uncompromising commitment to quality. The oceanfront sanctuary, located just steps from the hotel, beautifully blends. The restaurant features an upscale menu with shareable small plates and entrees, a spotlight on sushi, and an array of handcrafted cocktails, curated sake, and vegan wine collections.

2026 Update: Takato is cater for celebrations, corporate events, holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and cocktail events."

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License #SEA1623697

Price:

Tsumami
Edamame: $9
Spicy Edamame: $12
Wagyu Galbi Sliders: $22
Short Rib Kimchi Taco: $17
Crispy Tuna: $17
Crispy Brussels Sprouts: $15
Duck Bao Bun: $20
Wagyu Gyoza: $26
Mushroom Gyoza: $20
Baked Scallops: $28
Agemono
Shishito Pepper: $16
Angry Chicken: $21
Rock Shrimp Tempura: $21
Takato Ribs: $25
Truffle Tofu: $18
Soup & Salad
Takato Salad: $17
Heirloom Tomato Salad: $18
Seaweed Salad: $10
Miso Soup: $6
Itame Mono
Shrimp Fried Rice: $24
Vegetable Fried Rice: $18
Kimchi Fried Rice: $28
Short Rib Jabche: $28
Lobster Udon: $36
Crab Fried Rice: $30
Sea
Chilean Seabass: $42
Grilled Branzino: $30
Ora King Salmon: $39
Land
Westholme Wagyu Skirt Steak: $38
A5 Wagyu Hot Stone: $78
Lamb Chop: $38
Wagyu Bulgogi: $36

Contact:

(954) 414-5160

Mon-Thu & Sun: 8am - 10:30am|12pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 8am-10:30am|12pm - 11pm

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PHAT BOY SUSHI, KITCHEN & BAR DOWNTOWN

(4.9 Score)
701 South Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Directions

Since 2017

Specialty:

✓ Teriyaki Salmon ✓ Grilled Steak and Rice ✓ Surf and Turf Fried Rice ✓ Chicken Katsu ✓ Kimchi Pork Belly Fried Rice ✓ Combo Fried Rice ✓ Veggie Fried Rice ✓ Fried Chicken Sandwich ✓ Chicken Hibachi ✓ Steak or Shrimp Hibachi ✓ Chicken Garlic Ramen ✓ Miso Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Spicy Shrimp Ramen ✓ Krab Rangoon Dip ✓ Miso Baked Brie ✓ Garlic Butter Mushrooms ✓ Chicken Karaage ✓ Blackened Miso Salmon ✓ Yakisoba Noodles ✓ Steak Noodles ✓ Samurai Noodles ✓ Udon and Shrooms ✓ Jb Tempura Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll ✓ Spider Roll ✓ Shrimp Tempura Roll ✓ Trio Roll ✓ Volcano Roll ✓ Flaming Lobster Roll ✓ Red Dragon Roll ✓ Miss Liz Roll ✓ Salmon Lover ✓ Phat Girl Roll ✓ The Bling Bling Roll

"Phat Boy Sushi, Kitchen & Bar Downtown is committed to providing an unforgettable dining experience in an attractive atmosphere, spaciously surrounded by innovative Japanese art. They're proud of sourcing the freshest catches and finest ingredients, ensuring an exceptional array of sushi and authentic Japanese dishes that are bound to delight. You can also try their unique appetizer, Mushroom Tobanyaki. Also, You can try their famous selection of ramen dishes from their authentic hot Japanese kitchen. The restaurant provides excellent cocktails or specially selected wines, sakes, or beers. Their menu is perfect for both sharing and individual dining experiences. The restaurant also features a full bar and a television. They offers happy hour food, features vegan options, and includes a kids' menu.

2026 Update: Phat Boy Sushi, Kitchen & Bar Downtown has a great place for family get-togethers. They cater for all events."

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License #P16000014638

Price:

Phat Plates
Teriyaki Salmon: $21
Grilled Steak & Rice: $19
Surf & Turf Fried Rice: $39
Chicken Katsu: $16
Kimchi Pork Belly Fried Rice: $18
Combo Fried Rice: $22
Veggie Fried Rice: $10
Fried Chicken Sandwich: $17
Hibachi Plates
Chicken Hibachi: $20
Steak Or Shrimp Hibachi: $28
Ramen Noodle Soup
Chicken Garlic Ramen: $19
Miso Ramen: $19
Tonkotsu Ramen: $19
Spicy Shrimp Ramen: $21
Small Plates
Krab Rangoon Dip: $15
Miso Baked Brie: $14
Garlic Butter Mushrooms: $12
Galbi (Short-Rib): $22
Brussels Sprout & Pork Belly: $17
Chicken Karaage: $13
Blackened Miso Salmon: $13
Noodles
Yakisoba Noodles: $13
Steak Noodles: $24
Samurai Noodles: $22
Udon & Shrooms: $18
Specialty Rolls
Jb Tempura Roll: $12
Rainbow Roll: $15
Spider Roll: $14
Shrimp Tempura Roll: $13

Discount:

1/2 Off Lychee Martini on Monday

1/2 Off Bottle Wine on Wednesday

Contact:

(954) 990-8669

Sun-Thu: 11:30am - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 12am

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JAPAN INN

(4.9 Score)
1781 North University Drive, Plantation,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33322 Directions

Since 1990

Specialty:

✓ Z-acevichado Roll ✓ Z-bonsai Roll ✓ Z-south Beach Roll ✓ Z-veggie Special ✓ Happy Roll ✓ Sakura Roll ✓ Tokio Roll ✓ Z-volcano Roll ✓ Fuji Roll ✓ Yum Yum Roll ✓ Mamma Mia Roll ✓ Z-iron Roll ✓ Z-miami Roll ✓ Z-special Eel Roll ✓ Z-fire Roll ✓ Z-geisha Roll ✓ Z-butter Krab ✓ Tiger Special Roll ✓ Z-w Crispy ✓ Z-tropical Roll ✓ Z-sunrise Roll ✓ Rainbow Roll ✓ Z-dinamita Special ✓ Jb Tempura Roll ✓ Jb Roll ✓ Spider Roll ✓ Z-blue Crab Roll ✓ Gyoza Dumplings ✓ Krab Angels ✓ Shumai ✓ Soft Shell Crab Appetizer ✓ Thai Spring Roll ✓ Vegetable Tempura Appetizer ✓ Sushi Appetizer ✓ Sashimi Appetizer ✓ Kanisu ✓ Salmon Bites ✓ Wakame ✓ Sumo Crispy Rice Appetizer ✓ Tiradito Truffle

"Japan Inn is a Laid-back Japanese restaurant serving an extensive menu that includes sushi, Japanese kitchen dishes, Thai cuisine, and hibachi items. Japan Inn boasts a relatively large dining area with communal hibachi tables and regular tables outside the hibachi area. The restaurant specializes in hibachi-cooked tableside dishes, with sushi prepared fresh daily and Robata-Yakatori cooked over a coal fire. Japan Inn offers delivery, take-out, and catering services for all occasions. The meal preparation at Japan Inn is highly entertaining for customers. Japan Inn offers happy hour bites, features a private dining room, and serves excellent cocktails.

2026 Update: Japan Inn is located in Plantation Square Plaza. The restaurant serves kids meals and lunch specials."

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License #SEA2336036

Price:

New Sushi
Z-Acevichado Roll: $23.00
Z-Bonsai Roll: $23.00
Z-South Beach Roll: $22.00
Z-Veggie Special: $21.45
Happy Roll: $21.50
Sakura Roll: $21.50
Tokio Roll: $21.50
Z-Volcano Roll: $20.00
Fuji Roll: $21.50
Yum Yum Roll: $22.95
Mamma Mia Roll: $22.95
Z-Iron Roll: $19.00
Z-Miami Roll: $19.00
Z-Special Eel Roll: $19.00
Z-Fire Roll: $19.00
Z-Geisha Roll: $19.00
Z-Butter Krab: $19.00
Tiger Special Roll: $21.50
Z-W Crispy: $18.00
Z-Tropical Roll: $18.00
Z-Sunrise Roll: $18.00
Rainbow Roll: $18.50
Z-Dinamita Special: $17.00
Jb Tempura Roll: $18.50
Jb Roll: $15.95
Spider Roll: $16.00
Z-Blue Crab Roll: $25.00
Apps
Gyoza Dumplings: $12.00
Krab Angels: $10.00
Shumai: $9.50
Soft Shell Crab Appetizer: $14.95
Thai Spring Roll: $12.00
Sushi Appetizer: $19.95

Discount:

Get $40 Off for Your Birthday Dinner

50% Off on Sushi on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Contact:

(954) 424-8855

Sat-Thu: 11:30am - 3pm|4:30pm - 10:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 11pm

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TAKATO REVIEWS

This is by FAR the best restaurant I have ever been to. I am from NYC & this fish does not compare. The service was absolutely amazing. The waiters attention to detail took us above & beyond. He had realized I was left handed when placing my silverware. It was absolutely worth every penny. I would fly to just come here. Please ask for Federico when coming.

Can’t recommend this place enough. Food and service were fantastic. We shared a few different dishes and desserts all of which were delicious. My favorite was the Wagyu skirt steak while my fiancée loved the sushi rolls. Dessert presentation was impressive. Give it a shot and you won’t be disappointed.

So good, a must try! Service was excellent. Drinks at the bar before dinner were delicious. Highlights from the meal were the scallop and crab sushi, angry chicken, and tempura shrimp. Kimchi fried rice was also very good. Our waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

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PHAT BOY SUSHI, KITCHEN & BAR DOWNTOWN REVIEWS

Phat Boy Sushi in Fort Lauderdale hits that sweet spot between chill vibes and legit Japanese eats. The sushi is fresh and flavorful, with standout rolls like the Shrimp Tempura and Spicy Tuna Tartare. If you’re into ramen, the Spicy Miso Ramen is a solid choice. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making the dining experience even better. Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or just looking for a cool spot to grab a bite, Phat Boy Sushi delivers. Very reasonable prices and really great food , they have so many dishes that you have to come back to try all of them.

I would like to thank Kyla for making my birthday amazing! Even though we ordered takeout she made sure that I was able to have all that I would need for my birthday celebration at home! She was super sweet and I appreciate her! Thank you to the chefs that took their time to accommodate us! You are all amazing.

Ivan was truly incredible and really made our experience! My wife and I don’t get to go out often and last night for our anniversary we decided to stop at phat boy and grab some sushi and I’m glad we did! Ivan went above and beyond with his service and was truly amazing! Definitely will be returning and asking for Ivan only.

JAPAN INN REVIEWS

I recently dined here for my daughter's birthday and it was a great experience. The emphasis on experience. The hibachi was fantastic and our cook was very entertaining. We told him it was out daughter's birthday and he created her age with a heart using the rice. My daughter was so happy with the experience. Definitely recommend visiting Japan Inn to celebrate. The service staff was also incredibly friendly and accommodating. We will be returning, especially knowing sushi is half off all day on Tuesdays.

A little after 4:30pm, the menu was different than I last remembered. I started with the lychee martini and it was pretty strong. I had the miso soup. Picture was taken after i started eating and remembered that I wanted some foid pictures. There was no shumai so just the bonsai salad (a lot like a poke bowl but with seaweed slad instead of lettuce), next is the fashion rolls with tuna and kitchen.

Amazing place and definitely recommend; our chef was amazing, had lots of tricks, and cooked the food perfectly. You could tell he has years of experience. He kept the kids entertained and everybody happy. Service and food were great and I definitely recommend this place. Best hibachi i’ve ever had.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TAKATO Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 8.2K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PHAT BOY SUSHI, KITCHEN & BAR DOWNTOWN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 3.4K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Extensive Menu: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

JAPAN INN Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 5.6K: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10