Generous portions of carefully sourced Japanese cuisine including seafood star at this small spot.
TK LEE
I first came here nearly 30 years ago, and while many things have changed since then, it’s still familiar in its own way. The food is decent, and the portions are very generous—perfect for bringing some home for a late-night bite.
… moreCarlos Gan
It is not what it used to be. The quality of the food is not as good as it once was. I ordered unagi kabayaki which fresh water eel over rice. Instead all I got was the unagi with a bit of pickled kelp. Had to order the combo in order to get rice. The other 3 item combination was only ok. The steak was tender but cold once it got to the table. Service was acceptable.
… moreJade Chang
Taiko has been a Japanese food stable in Irvine for many years. They have updated their menu and prices. Most items are the same. The food is great, I love their sushi. The service is also very nice. The store has a Japanese feel to it. I noticed the air quality hasn’t been that great. It’s not as bad as a Korean BBQ place, but I usually smell like tempura after eating there. To go is usually fast if ordered ahead. I also like they start using point system to give you some discount.
Overall, it’s a nice choice if I’m craving for some Japanese food.
… moreKamilla Kh
If you’re looking for a place where both humans and furry friends can enjoy a meal, Taiko Japanese Restaurant is the spot! This happens to be my uncle’s favorite restaurant (and, let’s be honest, his dog’s too—especially when it comes to their delicious chicken). We were invited to join him, and it was such a treat for all of us! Not only is the food absolutely amazing, but the bonus is that they’re pet-friendly. So yes, we brought the dog, and he definitely enjoyed his fair share of attention—and maybe a little chicken too!
The restaurant has a convenient parking lot right next door, so no need to stress about finding a spot. The atmosphere is super friendly, and the staff made us feel right at home. We tried a variety of dishes, and every single one was mouth-wateringly good! Whether you’re a sushi lover or craving something warm, this place has something for everyone. Can’t wait to go back with my uncle and our furry friend for round two!
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Great local Japanese restaurant! The fish is fresh, portions are generous, and it’s a perfect place for family dinners. We always enjoy the sushi and the friendly service. Definitely one of our go-to spots in Irvine.
… moreWilliam
Many reviews are talking about how Americanized the sushi was but I’m half Japanese, half Chinese, and if you know how to order, very Japanese and authentic. I recommend mainly going for the sushi and getting a variety to try each type of fish. Premium Japanese food, everything was so good and the matcha Mont Blanc ice cream dessert was unbelievable. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the a5 Wagyu is so fatty and satisfying to eat. My favorite food was the sweet shrimp boat and it was loaded with crab, shrimp, and the fried head was out of this world, incredible rich and soft. Overall, one of the best sushi restaurants in Irvine and it was reasonably priced. The service was very fast as we were at the sushi bar
… morePriscila Gilbert
This has been a long standing favorite place of my family. We have been coming here for as long as I can remember. There is already a line outside before they open cuz it’s that good!!!
… moreBrandi
It was easy to make a reservation here. We ordered appetizers before our food, but it still came out at the same time as our food did. Honestly, I thought everything was ok. Some our meat was over charred. The chicken was good though
… moreCraig Takata
We had large group with 1 server. Order was taken by table…tables that were pushed together for our families. Ordering was slow and not smooth. We had three separate orders, and food came out at staggered times. And ordering by table did not facilitate the placement of each dish; they had to ask who ordered what, for every plate. Still worth it! Will be back.
… moreChris von Kaenel
We have been here many times before and loved it. Most recently we were… disappointed. The biggest gripe I have is way too much mayo. In everything. Anything with crab salad (aka 90% of rolls) were way too saturated with mayo, to the point where that was the main thing that I could taste. Same with the volcano roll, absolutely drenched in mayo. Usually I go to sushi for a cleaner, healthier meal, and this felt at ends with normal sushi meals. We also had some rolls that came out ~1 hour after ordering on a not very busy night. I think for the cost it was not very worth it. I hope they can work on this issue because it used to be my favorite local sushi place.
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