Japanese eatery offers grilled octopus, steak, sushi & skewered items, plus some tableside cooking.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 3–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 172 Old Mouse Creek Rd, Cleveland, TN 37312
Phone: (423) 728-3010
Website: https://www.takoyakiclevelandtn.com/
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I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken and it was good. The hibachi chef and workers were so friendly and nice. It took a while for us to get a chef though and for him to start cooking our food so by the time I got my Teriyaki Chicken and fried rice at the end, I wasn’t that hungry anymore. Fried Rice was okay but saltier than I would like. The meal also comes with soup.
Overall, it was a 3.5/5 for me. Wait time was a little long for food for hibachi, but loved the service and sushi. Prices are very reasonable for families and the portion sizes given.
The major issues I had were to do with the atmosphere. The floors were very wet from how much water the person used to clean the floors. Another issue was the fact that the front of the building and front doors were very rundown. It was hard to tell if they were open, too, as the foot mats were pulled up under the doors.
The food was just alright, which was not the best I have had, but it was not the worst either. The noodles tasted like spaghetti with teriyaki sauce on it, which was strange. The rice was good, which is different for me as I typically don’t like rice unless it is sticky rice. I preferred the steak over the chicken as it was more flavorful, but again, I have had better. If you are in the area, this is an ok place to go, but I suggest you not go to this area because it is a rundown town.
Takoyakai was an absolute train wreck from start to finish, and I regret ever stepping foot inside. Our group of four came in expecting a decent Japanese dinner. What we got instead was overpriced garbage, the kind of food that makes you question your life choices.
The sushi was a joke—fish that tasted like it had been thawed and re-frozen multiple times, rice that was cold and clumped together like paste, and rolls that fell apart the moment you picked them up. The takoyaki was a mushy mess—undercooked on the inside, soggy outside, and completely flavorless. Nothing we ordered had any redeeming quality. We ended up leaving most of the food untouched, and that was probably the smartest thing we did all night.
Service was an insult. We sat for almost 15 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us, and when they did, it was like they were doing us a favor. Our server barely spoke, got our order wrong, didn’t check in once, and looked annoyed every time we tried to ask for anything. Zero professionalism, zero hospitality.
On top of that, the atmosphere was unbearable. Giant overhead fans blasted so loud it felt like we were dining inside an airplane hangar. No exaggeration—we literally had to shout across the table just to hear each other. It completely killed any chance of conversation or enjoyment. It was miserable.
Then came the final blow: that night, my wife came down with severe food poisoning. Violent vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, the works. We had to rush her to urgent care. She didn’t eat anything else that day, and none of this started until after that meal, so we know exactly where it came from.
Takoyakai isn’t just a bad restaurant—it’s a health risk. The food is trash, the staff couldn’t care less, and the environment is hostile to basic human interaction. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this dump.