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Traditional storefront izakaya serving up sashimi & seaweed plus a wide selection of sake.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 586-7469
Website: https://santamonicatakuma.com/?utm_source=google
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Reviews
rslyn
We went for a pretty late lunch at 3:30ish, so there was plenty of tables available.
We got the albacore tuna salad, karaage chicken, okonomiyaki, and the salmon.
Loved the tuna salad, the sesame sauce was refreshing. I like the texture of the tuna which is half-raw and the crispy things (fried wonton strip maybe) in the salad. The karaage was great, the skin was beautifully crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. The salmon was decent, though I thought there could be some more marination or aroma in it. The okonomiyaki was pretty good. Just make sure to eat it when it still got the heat of the pan so that the outer layer is still crispy and the batter hasn’t gotten muddy.
Overall a nice and quiet place to have a decent Japanese meal.
… moreWe got the albacore tuna salad, karaage chicken, okonomiyaki, and the salmon.
Loved the tuna salad, the sesame sauce was refreshing. I like the texture of the tuna which is half-raw and the crispy things (fried wonton strip maybe) in the salad. The karaage was great, the skin was beautifully crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. The salmon was decent, though I thought there could be some more marination or aroma in it. The okonomiyaki was pretty good. Just make sure to eat it when it still got the heat of the pan so that the outer layer is still crispy and the batter hasn’t gotten muddy.
Overall a nice and quiet place to have a decent Japanese meal.
Elena Macomber
May be authentic but because of modern trust, it was hard to tell. We had marinated tofu, kakuni, potato croquets, garlic somen, and panna cotta . For the price, I expected a bit more. Both taste of food and service were just okay.
… moreHenry Ting
I finally got to try this eatery. Not what I expected. Not bad, but different: When I visit a Japanese restaurant, I expect a sushi bar with a sushi chef, who is skilled and trained for years/decades. Nope.
To my wife’s surprise, whondoesnt eat raw foods, there were more cooked food options.
Overall, it was good but not great. Their chicken curry cutlet was more like chicken jerkey (overcooked, thin, stringy/chewy.) I expected a more plump piece of breaded chicken patty. It was literally like chicken jerkey. How can they serve this? The curry was okay, but nothing memorable.
The yellowtail appetizer offering was more like poke yet the sauce was overpowering. I had to force myself to finish, and not waste any hamachi. I prefer more subtlety.
… moreTo my wife’s surprise, whondoesnt eat raw foods, there were more cooked food options.
Overall, it was good but not great. Their chicken curry cutlet was more like chicken jerkey (overcooked, thin, stringy/chewy.) I expected a more plump piece of breaded chicken patty. It was literally like chicken jerkey. How can they serve this? The curry was okay, but nothing memorable.
The yellowtail appetizer offering was more like poke yet the sauce was overpowering. I had to force myself to finish, and not waste any hamachi. I prefer more subtlety.
Anish Thakkar (Doc Thakkar)
Great staff, all of them speak Japanese. This place is pretty excellent, and their dishes are served tastefully. Standout winners were the karaage, unfiltered sake, yellowtail sashimi, and tofu. All in all a great experience, and a little pricey but definitely worthwhile from a quality standpoint!
… moreJenna Park
Our favorite izakaya place!! The chef is so friendly and thoughtful. We love all the food here, always over eating but worth it. Reasonable price, always the same great quality food. Definitely will visit more often!
… moreeriko p
We finally stopped in to try this Japanese restaurant! This is an Izakaya restaurant. Their menu has a variety of options, snacks,(sozai), Japanese Salads, sashimi, along with hot dishes, dishes and delicious desserts!
We started with the Kabocha Salad, Japanese pumpkin. The pumpkin arrived in a generous scoop,mousse texture with crackers and lettuce. It was a bit bland but I enjoyed it. $6.80
Our favorite dish was the Kara Age!! It arrived piping hot! We asked for ponzu sauce to dip, although the chicken was tasty in its own. $14.60
Next came the Brown Rice Scallop Risotto made with a lobster broth. This arrived in sizzling, (see video). The scallops were a bit chewy. It was very rich but tasty. $18
We also shared the Buckwheat Chicken Noodle Soup which was tasty but slightly bland, however it was beautifully presented. $15.60
Finally dessert! We shared the tiramisu $10, and creme Brule $12. Both desserts were really very good!
The interior space was nice and contemporary and sleek.
The bathrooms were clean, single rooms, one for women and the other, for men.
The Japanese staff were all attentive and kind!
Metered parking on Wilshire or the side streets.
… moreWe started with the Kabocha Salad, Japanese pumpkin. The pumpkin arrived in a generous scoop,mousse texture with crackers and lettuce. It was a bit bland but I enjoyed it. $6.80
Our favorite dish was the Kara Age!! It arrived piping hot! We asked for ponzu sauce to dip, although the chicken was tasty in its own. $14.60
Next came the Brown Rice Scallop Risotto made with a lobster broth. This arrived in sizzling, (see video). The scallops were a bit chewy. It was very rich but tasty. $18
We also shared the Buckwheat Chicken Noodle Soup which was tasty but slightly bland, however it was beautifully presented. $15.60
Finally dessert! We shared the tiramisu $10, and creme Brule $12. Both desserts were really very good!
The interior space was nice and contemporary and sleek.
The bathrooms were clean, single rooms, one for women and the other, for men.
The Japanese staff were all attentive and kind!
Metered parking on Wilshire or the side streets.
D. de Silva
Amazing staff. Tasty sushi. Great service! Highly recommend the salmon hand roll and salmon sashimi. Those were our favorite items! Gyoza was solid. Eggplant dish was good, but we anticipated it being warm/hot dish…just a heads up it is a cold dish! We also ordered the cooked salmon plate…that was not our favorite item, but it was solid. Would recommend exploring their unique menu. Limited outdoor seating (dog friendly), beautiful and plenty of indoor seating. Parking street side or north of Wilshire. Hope to be back soon!!
… moreOrlena Kusnadi
Came here with kids and they love their rolls.
We ordered Sukiyaki, Karage, Chicken Saboro and a lot more. The waiter was very attentive, being with kids we add order at different time, with different request, and they got it all right and with a smile. Limited parking lot in front of the restaurant.
… moreWe ordered Sukiyaki, Karage, Chicken Saboro and a lot more. The waiter was very attentive, being with kids we add order at different time, with different request, and they got it all right and with a smile. Limited parking lot in front of the restaurant.
Marcus Holman
I went for lunch. I picked the Mackerel option from the lunch special. Food was great. Staff was friendly and offered suggestions.
… moreAngelica Le
We ordered via Postmates; the food came in cute boxes and was delivered in about an hour.
Spicy Tuna Dip ($13.95): They give 3 white rice cracker squares which wasn’t that good. I would rather have the regular crispy rice. The spicy tuna also tasted weird. Hard pass.
Kakuni Bento Box ($19.95): This was a rip off. They gave only one piece of pork belly with two large pieces of steamed potatoes. The pork belly was okay – not very flavorful & also a bit dry.
Yakiniku Beef Bento Box ($19.95): The beef was way better than the kakuni but the portion was small.
Bento Box Sides: The two shredded side dishes were not edible to us. The potato salad was good. The green beans do not go with the salad.
… moreSpicy Tuna Dip ($13.95): They give 3 white rice cracker squares which wasn’t that good. I would rather have the regular crispy rice. The spicy tuna also tasted weird. Hard pass.
Kakuni Bento Box ($19.95): This was a rip off. They gave only one piece of pork belly with two large pieces of steamed potatoes. The pork belly was okay – not very flavorful & also a bit dry.
Yakiniku Beef Bento Box ($19.95): The beef was way better than the kakuni but the portion was small.
Bento Box Sides: The two shredded side dishes were not edible to us. The potato salad was good. The green beans do not go with the salad.