Taiko Japanese Restaurant serves generous portions of carefully sourced Japanese cuisine, including seafood, and has been serving seafood at this small spot for over 40 years. They offer fresh, authentic sushi, various Teishoku-style meals, generous portions, and excellent service. Taiko Japanese Restaurant is a family-friendly casual Japanese dining and sushi bar. At Taiko Japanese Restaurant, there is a desire to develop and provide a truly extraordinary dining experience. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Taiko courses are built on seasonal properties, utilizing only the most delicious ingredients. Their environment is traditional but unique, and each dish is prepared to ensure a strong and simplistic culinary adventure. Taiko Japanese Restaurant accepts credit, apple, and Android pay for the customers. They have happy hour specials for the customers.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Kids' Menu Available
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Located in: the Arbor Village Center.
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TAIKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT REVIEWS
This was a pretty nice spot for some Japanese food. The waiter was very nice and attentive. The food is brought very quickly as well, and tastes very good. The dine-in entrance is in the back, which is a little weird. Tamago rolls were amazing here, one of the best we tried. They have plastic utensils, which is strange. The service is fantastic, though, very attentive and responsive. Good sushi, slightly over grilled teriyaki chicken, but still good, nice green iced tea. We had a to-go order, which was well-packed and brought after we finished.
They are hiding! The place that we entered is in the back. It’s tricky, but they’re pretty organized to seperate between to go and dine in. The food was delicious and the server pretty quick and clean. We can feel the ambience almost the same like in Japan. It’s just too bad they don’t have happy hours because we love eating a lot of kind of sushi. . . And the beer also pretty good.
First came 25 years ago and have so many wonderful memories here. Here we are today and Taiko is still serving wonderful sushi…and those fantastic portions haven’t changed! Always a wait, and always worth it!
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HiroNori Craft Rame is a lofty Japanese joint presenting classic noodle soups with a range of toppings in a low-key, mod space. They make original and authentic ramen noodles, stock, and sauce—experience artisan Japanese ramen noodles in the convenience of your home. The ramen noodles in their meal kits have the same high-quality components as their HiroNori restaurants. The HiroNori team brings together over 20 years of passion and culinary experience. Hiro and Nori still remember why they came to the United States: to serve authentic ramen with exceptional service and bring joy to their customers. Tonkotsu ramen gets its name from the pork bones that flavor the broth. Their restaurant prides itself on crafting traditional tonkatsu ramen, including the fact that their broth takes 24 hours to prepare, given a unique taste. HiroNori Craft Ramen has high chairs to accommodate the kids with families.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Vegan Dishes
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Located in: Trade Shopping Center.
Specialty:
$Price:
Sides Starts from $4.60
Ramen Starts from $15.10
Toppings Starts from $0.50
Drinks Starts from $3.10
Beer & Wine Starts from $6
Dessert Starts from $3.80
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HIRONORI CRAFT RAMEN REVIEWS
It just doesn’t get any better than this. I’m telling you, it’s the best ramen in America. The tonkatsu broth is cooked for 24 hours and you can taste the depth of flavor in every bite. The crispy chicken is a perfect starter. Served fresh and hot and super crispy. Edamame is fantastic as well as the pork buns. They add the tip on the total, So be careful not to double tip the server. (Unless you want to!) Strip mall has free parking, but the entire area is busy, so you may have trouble finding a spot.
I have tried many ramen places and this one definitely holds it's good rating in my book. For the price you get a pretty decent piece of meat which in other places would be extra charge. The broth was pretty flavorful, I like the addition of spinach. The side of garlic went well with it! The bathrooms could use a little update. Also this place has this whole service charge thing (even for small parties) which is not very visibly shown anywhere and it is optional but you know how it is.
After waiting in line for 40 minutes, we really enjoyed this meal. The ramen is simply divine, there's a reason there are always lines here. We tried 2 kinds plus appetizers, but can safely recommend this place.
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Fukada is a modern Japanese eatery specializing in soba & udon noodles and also offers meat & fish entrees. Fukada has a lot of options for sitting outside and is very quick and efficient with take-out. The staff has a convenient cart placed near the front of the restaurant stocked with to-go boxes/bags, water & hot water filler. There are regular tables, communal tables & a back kitchen "bar" table in the establishment. Fukada is an excellent spot for simple Japanese cuisine that isn't just ramen or sushi. They offer the best fish around, as well as organic beef, chicken & veggies. Their udon and tuna dons are a favorite with their customers for their flavor and perfect spice. They also have hot tea and cold water. You can mix and match many options from their combo menu, including noodles, rice, salad, and rolls. Fukada also provides outdoor seating facilities for customers.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• High Chairs Available
• Located in: Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum
• Accepts Credit Cards.
Specialty:
$Price:
Appetizers Starts from $4
Tempura Starts from $10.50
Noodles Starts from $7.50
Donburi Starts from $12
Entree Starts from $12.50
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Mon: Closed
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FUKADA REVIEWS
I lived in Tokyo for three years so I was searching for good Japanese food. Fukada delivered! I went before they opened on a weekday and joined the queue of people waiting. I sat at the bar and ordered gyoza and katsudon. The katsudon came with a salad and miso soup, which is a great deal. Everything was delicious! I went back another day for dinner around 6pm and was seated immediately. I tried the oyakodon that time and it was also very good, though I prefer the katsudon. This place is going to be a regular spot for me!
Counter service. Very good quick donburi, noodles and rolls with authentic Japanese flavors. Dashi/broth is very good. Sushi is not fancy, but is quality ingredients. Service is very thoughtful and they are very quick in preparation. Highly recommended.
I love this Japanese place where I got spicy tuna don and cold soba noodles with tempura flakes. It was a good deal and tasted great. The downside to this place is that there is always a wait. Be prepared to wait around for 30 minutes to an hour. I recommend this place to anyone who loves a good deal and filling meal.
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