Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE

4.5
269 reviews

About

Japanese Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE
2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
90403, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
269 reviews
5 stars
206
4 stars
26
3 stars
17
2 stars
8
1 star
12

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its authenticity and flavor, particularly highlighting dishes like the torched mackerel and various bento boxes.

Service

While many reviews noted friendly and attentive staff, there were also complaints about slow service and occasional rudeness from certain employees.

Atmosphere

The restaurant is described as cozy and inviting, making it a good spot for casual dining or intimate gatherings.

Portion Sizes

Several customers expressed disappointment with the portion sizes, feeling they were small relative to the prices.

Cleanliness

Most reviews indicated that cleanliness was a priority, with many noting the well-kept environment.
  • DD
    Denise
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    Creative Japanese food, nice specials. Owner/ chef serves great lunch and dinners with recipes from his family in Japan. Love it . Very small.
  • RR
    rslyn
    Oct 17, 2025
    4.0
    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.
  • MH
    Marcus Holman
    Aug 22, 2025
    5.0
    I went for lunch. I picked the Mackerel option from the lunch special. Food was great. Staff was friendly and offered suggestions.
  • LK
    Luis Felipe Morales Knight
    Aug 17, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent, varied menu, excellent food, and the best sake I've had. A nice quiet place to really enjoy izakaya dishes.
  • JR
    Jane Ross
    Aug 6, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing food! We had a variety of sushi which were all very well presented and delicious. We also had the homemade panna cotta 😋 We will definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. My son was so happy we found this little gem as Japanese food is his favourite.

Frequently Asked Questions About Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE

What are the regular business hours of Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE?

Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and on Saturday from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The restaurant is closed on Sundays.

Does Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE offer delivery and pickup services?

Yes, Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE offers both in-store pickup and delivery services.