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- May 9, 2024
We first came here on a Monday evening, and the very small restaurant was full, so we tried again the next rainy evening. We were successful in getting a table this time. The prices were very reasonable. Even though they were really busy, the service was attentive. I could see them packing a lot of takeout orders.
I had the chicken teri donburi and salmon roll. The donburi was a warm rice bowl with chicken and teriyaki sauce. I really enjoyed the flavour and the soft chicken. The salmon roll was very small and simple, but I expected this as it was only $4. My friend had the spicy salmon combo, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and it was a nice portion size.Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - 2388953958Jul 16, 2023Updated review
I have frequented Sushi Taku a few times now since my family lives close by and with the rising cost of food everywhere, the value is of their lunch bentos, rolls and combos keeps us returning for more.
Tucked away from the busy traffic around Joyce Station, we ordered Party Tray B and the Taku Combo for lunch today. For only around $40, the tray was a great deal with a good variety of rolls including california, dynamite, yam, chopped scallop and two special rolls too! The rolls are not massive but there is a good amount of filling. I found that their rice could have used a bit more flavouring but I liked how it wasnt packed or mushy at all.
The taku combo was also delicious with four pieces of seared nigiri and 6 pieces of sashimi. The sashimi was cut a bit thin but it was fresh and tasty!
Overall, great prices for sushi in an area that doesnt have much competition.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Oct 28, 2021Previous reviewThis small sushi joint is a must visit if you're in the neighbourhood for well priced and tasty sushi rolls! We grabbed a few things for take out tonight including their aburi combo, pokemon roll, mango roll, negitoro roll and volcano roll. We loved their aburi combo which came with salmon and tuna sashimi, 2 aburi salmon and 2 aburi tuna nigiri. All the nigiri was flavourful and seared to perfection while the raw fish was of good quality and fresh.
The special rolls here are a very good price and have a great amount of filling to rice ratio. The california base found the most often (and the occasional prawn tempura added in) was not oxersauced with mayo and the rolls were also a good bite size (not too large or too small). The sauce on top was not overbearing and the scallops onto of the volcano roll were nice and plump. The pokemon roll was an interesting style of house roll and tasted good with the black rice adding some texture.
Overall, we will be visiting Sushi Taku for more eats in the near future. Great value for tasty food, but I wish their menu was a bit bigger!Nov 17, 2018Previous reviewmore like a 3.5 stars from me for this visit because I wasnt a huge fan of their chicken yakiudon. The sauce was really gloopy and the noodles were a little bit soft. There was only a mediocre amount of chicken pieces and very little veggies. Sure, it tasted fine but I wasnt impressed and kind of disappointed. Their sushi on the other hand, was a good value and all fresh. Their salmon combo was a good price for 3 pieces nigiri, a roll and sashimi for only $10 dollars! The chopped scallop roll was also not bad for the price with an ample amount of scallop although the roll was a little heavy on the rice and falling apart a little bit.
Overall, good prices for decent food and I will return for more near to my home sushi fix!Mar 14, 2017Previous reviewDelicious Korean style sushi for a good price in a neighbourhood that really needs it! Came by with friends to try after having been on my list for a few months now, and I was really happy to see that the food, service and hype were all real!
We ordered 2 special rolls, the crazy boy roll and dragon roll which were a bit pricier but they were constructed beautifully with perfect filling to rice ratio. Next, we ordered a salmon avocado and spicy salmon roll which both had a nice LARGE chunk of salmon with lots of avocado and doused in spicy sauce respectively. Again, rice was a thin layer and rolls were made with care. Finally, we had to try some nigiri after seeing photos and the chopped scallop was one of the best i've had. Huge chunks of scallop on top of a ball of rice with a good amount of mayo (maybe a tad too much) and some masago. The tuna and salmon aburi nigiri were both nice and buttery without having the need of any sauce and the flavour was smoky perfection. We also got their taku combo which was a pretty good deal for 4 pieces of aburi nigiri and an appetizer sashimi.
Although it didn't sound like much, we were stuffed full and very pleased with our meal. Overall, a great place in this area with good food and acceptable prices! - May 12, 2023
Parking is not anywhere remotely close, be ready to walk.
This id a HIDDEN GEN of a sushi spot. It seems like alot of locals grab dinner here as we came on a Wednesday around dinner time and there were easily over 30 take out orders in the hour span we were there.
Sashimi portions are gigantic and extremely fresh. Sushi was very very decent for the price.
Not a lot of seating indoor so I definitely recommend coming during non peak hoursHelpful 8Thanks 0Love this 7Oh no 0 - 415256844Mar 25, 2023
Excellent quality sushi spot in an outskirt of vancouver. Fish pieces are large, menu selection is unique, and prices are value focused.
I believe the establishment is owned and operated by Koreans, which is very common for japanese restaurants in north america. Service was fast and kind.
Would definitely come back again.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 1076374227Sep 20, 2023
This sushi restaurant is closed by my place. It is running by Korean. They are quite efficient and fast paced. They take many orders and chefs can prepare food for customers quickly.
The menu includes a lot of options. I personally like to order their udon, sashimi, party trays, chicken kaarage, and some small rolls. The quality is average and if we are not too picky, the food is good enough.
Pricing is reasonable and I feel it's more affordable comparing to other sushi restaurants. The restaurant doesn't have a parking lot. I usually park at the residential area and walk to the restaurant.
I would hope that this restaurant would add Oshi sushi or aburi sushi to the menu!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oct 28, 2022
Been to Sushi Taku for a couple of visits. They're a small, Japanese run neighbourhood sushi spot a few doors down from Classic Chinese Craft Kitchen.
The inside is small with 5 tables (fits 15 people). Service is friendly and they came by several times to refill our waters and tea.
The menu has a variety of dishes. Bento boxes are only available weekdays (11:30am to 2:30pm). Note: no gluten free soy sauce available and they close for a break between 2:30pm to 3:00pm.
Trip #1
- Ebi sunomono ($5.25)
- Chicken karage ($7.95) - takes ~10 minutes to prepare but it's worth the wait. Piping hot, crunchy exterior and soft, tender inside.
- Beef yaki soba ($12.25) - good portion.
- Mango mango roll ($10.50) - sauce added a nice sweetness.
- Salmon sashimi ($14.50 for 8) - good portion size, especially for the price. Hard to find cheap salmon sashimi these days.
- Negitoro roll ($4.75)
- Spicy chopped scallop roll ($5.75)
- California roll ($4.50) - standard.
Trip #2
- Scallop tataki roll ($11.25)
- Negitoro roll ($4.75) - tuna and green onions are oddly not mixed together. Don't love how they're made here.
- Oshinko roll ($3.25) - lacked both a crunchy texture and pickled taste.
- Deluxe assorted sashimi ($28.95 for 22) - 4 salmon, 4 sockeye salmon, 4 tuna, 3 tako, 3 amaebi, 2 toro and 2 saba. For a "deluxe", would have liked one or two other types of sashimi offered. Best pieces were the saba and toro. I liked the regular salmon (fattier, better bite) over the sockeye salmon. Found the tako watery.
- Spicy agedashi tofu ($6.25) - standard.
- Sunny roll ($9.95)
- Spicy chopped scallop roll ($5.75)
Nothing will blow you away at ST but decent value. 3.5 stars.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aug 31, 2022
Small shop with easy parking in front and in the back. Service is super slow (30+min for takeout). They get a lot of phone orders and have limited seating. They ran out of sushi rice by near end of the day.
10/10 Salmon Tataki $10.95
10/10 Pokémon 12.95
10/10 Alaska $9.50
Fish was all fresh and rolls were cheap! (Relative to other places). Was full after but still cannot compare to ayce price. If you are not a bigger eater then this place is worth it for you!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 11, 2022
Great neighborhood sushi spot that was very affordable.
There was plenty of 2 hour street parking right in front of the restaurant, plus it's right next to the Joyce station so very easy to get to via car or transit.
My friend and I came for dinner Tuesday at 6, and there was a short wait of 10-15 minutes. It's a tiny place with just 4 tables, so I can understand why. They do a lot of takeout/delivery, as I saw folks come in constantly to pick up orders.
Most of the menu is dedicated to sushi and sashimi, though they have one page with rice and noodle options. They also offer bento boxes for weekday lunches.
I hadn't had sushi in a long time, so I was super excited to go ham on the rolls and nigiri. We shared the dragon roll ($11.25), crazy boy ($8.35), and salmon and avocado ($5.50). I also ordered individual nigiri pieces of amaebi, aburi salmon, toro, and chopped scallop. The nigiri was quite affordable and cost somewhere in the $2-3 range per piece.
All of the sushi was really good. I love unagi and salmon, so I know I can never go wrong with any rolls with these ingredients. The surprise of the night was the crazy boy roll, which is a deep fried California roll. I haven't had a deep fried roll in years but I loved it here. The roll is dipped in batter and fried, so each piece is hot and has a nice crunch to it. The nigiri was delicious as well. My favorites were the toro and chopped scallop.
When it came time to get the check, it was nice to see they split it automatically for us already so we didn't need to ask for split checks.
This may not be the most traditional sushi spot, as I believe it's Korean-run and a lot of their rolls have various sauces drizzled on top, but I really enjoyed the food. Plus it was very affordable for sushi... my total for the meal was ~$27! Not bad.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Dec 11, 2021
=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE
I'm going to go against the grain of my fellow Yelpers here - perhaps we just got bad takeout? Perhaps a dine-in experience is needed? Either way, I would ask for sauces on the side (less is more) and ahem, avoid the chicken!
=== 2. FOOD
Salmon Sashimi ($13):
Eight pieces of salmon sashimi - not eh best value in town, but nicely done!
Black Swan Roll ($9.95):
So it's a dynamite roll with the avocado on top, constructed with black rice. It tasted the best of the three rolls, but perhaps because it didn't come overwhelmed with extra toppings on top...
Taku Roll ($10.50):
So it's prawn tempura with imitation crab, cucumber and tuna...with a whole boatload of mysterious crunchy stuff and sauce on top. It would have been fine without that extraneous layer on top...!
Volcano Roll ($9.50):
A California roll with scallop on top - it would have been good...if they didn't add the layer of tempura bits and sauce all over it.
Chicken Teriyaki ($10.75):
Was it really chicken? The texture was wrong, and it was like someone took chicken meat, watered down the taste and made it flaky...? The Teri sauce couldn't save this one and we didn't bother eating it - even my toddler (who really only eats chicken) avoided it :(
=== 3. CONCLUSION
I understand the aspect of artistry that could be present in cooking and how everyone has differing tastes. However, IMHO, less is more, and simplicity is elegant - I think I would have appreciated the seafood and rice much more so without the copious toppings and sauce - I could then actually taste the seafood.
If I were to go back, it would include requests to leave the toppings aside...and avoidance of the chicken!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0
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