Takashi Restaurant
(773) 772-6170
1952 N Damen Ave
Chicago,
IL
60647
41.9171
-87.6777
Neighborhoods: North Side, Bucktown
What People Are Saying About Takashi Restaurant
The Editor
Valerie Moloney
Citysearch
In Short
Guests may mistaken this tiny restaurant for a residence--it certainly feels like one with its cottage-like dining room decorated with fresh flowers and a muted palette of white and grey. Upstairs, the mood is cozier, a space accented with fabric ceiling panels and bamboo bouquets. Bucktown locals congregate for seasonal, artfully showcased fare of small and large plates bursting with Asian flavors. For sweet: a local Asian pear salad merges candied almonds, gorgonzola, a quail egg with brioche and a creamy chive vinaigrette. For sour: A hot and sour soup with Shitake and Shimeji mushrooms.
User Reviews
bd1234
September 09, 2008
I was here with a friend a week ago and we really liked it. We were seated right at our reservation time when we entered the door even though the place was packed and went upstairs. The tables weren't nearly as close together as I expected or as loud. I had read some reviews before going and was a bit worried but remembered the space from Scylla's so I was willing to risk it. I'm glad I did! The barramundi was fabulous and the halibut my friend ordered was really good, too. I asked the waiter to make a recommendation between a choice of two wines I narrowed the list to and he was spot on. The only "eh" factor was the dessert. We ate most of it but probably because we were having such a good time and didn't want to leave rather than the dessert being all that great. I can't even remember what they called it but it was essentially a rice crispy treat with jam and ice cream with some other little things thrown in. It was pretty but not the best dessert I'd ever had. The dessert list was pretty extensive so perhaps we ordered one of their weaker items.
read full reviewThe Details on Takashi Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
Don't expect to call on Friday morning and get an evening reservation. Prime time seating on the weekend requires at least four weeks' notice.
Private Rooms:
The intimate upstairs dining room seats 25-30 guests and is available for private soirees.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Hidden Find, Private Rooms, People Watching, Date Spot
