Takesushi

Amazing place. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little sushi counter inside a cafe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

As a Japanese, I was a bit disappointed by the quality and freshness of the sushi and did not feel like it was worthwhile, especially since we came all the way by train having nothing to do around the neighborhood and the bill was 120 dollars for 2, which is not cheap.
The skill of the sushi making must be good and the service was good, but the fish lacked the shine and vibrant color that it should have. (Ex. tuna is dark) I am not sure but maybe because the fish is mostly brought from Japan and it comes frozen (?)
I’ve had better sashimi that I’ve ordered from Maine and I personally don’t think being imported from Japan is so important if it lacks the freshness.
Also, the taste of shrimp was great, except that while I was chewing, I could feel the sand-like stuff in my mouth, not sure if the shrimp was properly prepared.
It is a very old sushi place, I hope that it was just my experience and this place will keep improving and keep on thriving.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

By far the best sushi place I've stepped foot in NYC. ? the sashimi just melts in your mouth, and all the flavors is in harmony with each other. What a treat it was discovering this gem. Run, don't walk, or take the 7 train. ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been supporting Takesushi for many years and I was so disappointed by this meal. We came for dinner and ordered sushi set B and Takesushi set along with the fried chicken, bill came out to $118. The fish was not up to par, many of them tasted off and the yellow tail for sushi set b was so badly and misshapenly made I was shocked. Takesushi used to be a favorite for me with its fresh and great cuts, masterfully put together by a true artisan. I’m not sure if it’s because they are Sharing a space with the cafe which makes it awkward feeling and they have an issue with storage or some other underlying issue happened when I was there but I was not happy with my meal. Two stars for service

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Went to the updated location for takeout and it was as good as his old location. The wasabi is still root. Granted some fish he is unable to carry due to inflation but he’s doing his best and so glad to have him back in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Phenomenal sushi ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Home Made Gyoza, Sushi Set B, Tuna

A chill Thursday night pairing with the best Japanese food. We ordered fried japanese eel (tempura), fried chicken wings, sunnyside salad, sushi set A, chirashi. Everything tastes soooo good!
Sunnyside salad (for 2) is huge and good for 3 people sharing as appetizers. There are some fresh raw fish on the salad. It is great for summer.
The chicken wings are so flavorful, juicy, and great with beer.
Chirashi and sushi set are as good as usual. The scallop tastes creamy and sweet!
Eel tempura come with some purple yam. I have to said they really know how to make tempura, the coat is thin and perfectly covered the eel. Very satisfied meal and every bite you tasted the fresh.

The server and the chef are all so friendly and now they accept credit card! Yay!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chirashi Sushi, Fish

Love to come here for lunch. The fish quality is amazing. I usually get chirashi lunch. It comes with soup and salad. The other dish i would recommend is Tuna Yukke. Must try!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tuna

Dont be fooled by the hybrid cafe combo.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

It's a cafe but only serves sushi at night?It's delicious!
You can eat Japanese sushi here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Miso Soup

This is the first review I’ve ever written, and I’m not usually one to complain as someone in hospitality, but for whatever reason, our server today just dropped the ball at almost every step of the way throughout our entire dining experience.
It was our first time there and we had been wanting to try the sushi for quite a while. They gave us a delicious appetizer of smoked fish. The sushi was deliciously made with fresh ingredients, but the service made for the most unpleasant experience I’ve had at a Japanese restaurant. There was some signage saying cash only, and we only had $50 on us.
We just wanted eight pieces of the $3-4 a la carte sushi, and was careful to specify that we wanted two pieces of the eel from China, which was half the price of the Japanese eel. There was a language barrier with the server so we explained our order patiently a few times, but somehow she still came to tell us that the regular Japanese eel was not available. That’s what we wanted anyway, fine. Only after the food comes out does she inform us that it was the China eel instead that was out of stock. Not sure if it was some scheme to upcharge us to $8 a piece or a total misunderstanding.
Another staff member told us we could pay with card, so we did that. We were charged for the eel that we initially thought was out of stock. I accepted that, and told her that we had been trying to order the Chinese eel, and had said China multiple times to clarify since the ordering process was so confusing. She just said “that’s fine,” and mumbled the quietest apology while smiling unapologetically the whole time.
When she came to take the check and my card to charge, she asked me whether the tip would be cash or card. Then she asked me to fill it in before she charged me. Then she stood over from me while I awkwardly filled out the tip. Then she reads the tip out loud, “$8?” (20%) while charging my card. Then she hovers over me to make sure I sign the receipt.
Completely unprofessional behaviour from a server. The food was delicious but the service left such a sour impression that I will not be returning to this establishment.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Sushi for 2

Can’t wait to come back to this gem of a sushi spot! The owner is so genuine and passionate about his craft. He offered us his homemade smoked salmon to start off our dinner and also homemade Japanese soft chocolate at the end! Everything was so fresh with satisfying portions. Couldn’t recommend this place more!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped by to have some snack and sake before meeting with friends for dinner. Fish eggs, Salmon and Uni are just enough for hold me up. It was nice to have an easy place to sit while waiting. Service was good and I will be back next time for a full meal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

One of the best kaisendon I've had in the city - reminds me of the one I had in Japan though it was quite pricey! They do have really good lunch options like the katsudon, which was a pretty good deal. Will definitely come here again for sushi!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4