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Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant β€’ Japanese restaurant β€’ Sushi restaurant β€’ Asian restaurant

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great mom and pop sushi spot. A hard working couple that produce great food, in a quaint environment. Edit: Already 5 stars, but wanted to add that I left a sentimental item there and realized it after leaving town. Gave them a ring and they had held onto it for me. They ended up shipping it out to... People often mention sushi, time, service,


Address

218 17th St, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Contact

(831) 655-2730

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (129 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5:30 to 9β€―PM
  • Friday: 5:30 to 9β€―PM
  • Saturday: 5:30 to 8β€―PM
  • Sunday: 5:30 to 9β€―PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:30 to 9β€―PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 to 9β€―PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Trinity R. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the definition of the "Mom and Pop" eating experience. Made with love!Their miso is perfectly balanced. The salad is tangy with umami and their rolls are flavorful. The nigiri is carefully crafted and make for a satisfying big bite. Will be coming back!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Regina B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time eating here, we absolutely loved it and want to come back next time we visit the area. Service was slow at first but definitely worth the wait. Appreciated the attention to detail, my kids miso soups were served lukewarm with extra tofu and no onions (didn't even request for this) and it was perfect for them. Our miso soups had such great depths in flavor too and served perfectly hot. Had charashi which was some of the best fish I've had in a long time. We used to live in Japan for several years and this place had all the authentic flavors we miss and love. The scallops and unagi were melt in your mouth delicious.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Zhang Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Most Racist owners ever!!!!! Warmly social with white customers while hang us for 20 minutes and then told us RUDELY to leave if we want faster service, you should put a sign about it!!!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Xuepeng L. 1 year ago on Google
    Not worth driving here and waiting long. Ordinary food with impolite service.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sam A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great mom and pop sushi spot. A hard working couple that produce great food, in a quaint environment. Edit: Already 5 stars, but wanted to add that I left a sentimental item there and realized it after leaving town. Gave them a ring and they had held onto it for me. They ended up shipping it out to me. Appreciate these people!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jesse M. 1 year ago on Google
    So glad I finally got to eat here! It didn't disappoint at all. Great flavored rolls, salad dressing, and delightful personalized service. Definitely a must try in PG!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Collin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent and very, very good. I highly recommend it. It is a mom and pop restaurant and the owners were very kind. The sushi and teriyaki chicken and beef were very tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Colin C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a hidden gem. Quiet. Seats about 20 people and run by a husband and wife team. The food is great. The wasabi is spicy, and a little goes a long way. The spicy tuna roll, for instance is very strong. I love it. The shrimp tempura roll, was also amazing. It had a lovely sauce, and the tempura was just the right texture. The service is great and I plan to keep going back.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Matthew D. 5 years ago on Google
    "Bento box" for roughly $24, came with salad and miso soup. Waitress was nice but sushi chef was a bit standoffish. There was plenty of food but the flavor was underwhelming for the price. I would pass if you are unsure.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 S P. 1 year ago on Google
    We were looking for sushi and Japanese food and stumbled across Takara because it was within walking distance from where we were staying. Unfortunately we never ate the food and walked out after being seated....terrible service and atmosphere. In the short time we sat there......the lady running the joint turned away a family that wanted to sit at the sushi bar, her words "no kids", then when she cam to take our order she told us that any hot food would take a long time since she would be the one cooking it, her delivery was not accommodating. We asked for a minute to think about menu options. While we considered other choices a family of 3 walk in and she proceeds to tell them she only has tables for 2, mind you this place has ~5 tables for 2 + a sushi bar for 6-7, only 3 tables were occupied so she had room. The father persisted and pulled up a chair and they were seated. She then tells them she wo t be able to get to them for a lo g time because of the other tables....b.s! It was this behavior that really turned us off, this lady was basically telling all customers she didn't want to work for the evening, order sushi only, didn't want families, and was almost pushing customers she didn't like out the door. Never going back.

  • 3/5 Kai P. 2 years ago on Google
    While the gyoza and service was good the sashimi was lacking in flavor other than the wasabi that was under the fish.

  • 5/5 Fernanda C. 1 year ago on Google
    This review is solely based on the food. We absolutely loved it: fresh, authentic sushi! Would definitely come back.

  • 1/5 MΓ³nica A. 8 months ago on Google
    The restaurant hours according to google was closing at 10 pm. We arrived at the restaurant for dinner at 9 pm and upon arrival he rudely told us that it was closed and for us to leave. In the restaurant there were free tables and also more people dining and they were bringing dishes out of the kitchen. people like that should not be face to face with the public.

  • 5/5 Jake S. 7 months ago on Google
    Very good food recommend this place a 100% even if u don’t like Japanese food it’s really good


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeout
    • βœ— Delivery

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