Taka Sushi Cafe
I must admit Taka is not one of my go-to places for sushi. Don’t get me wrong, though, as I am a fan of Taka’s food. It’s just that, being an OTPer, it’s a trek for me to go there on a regular basis. I usually go to three other places that are closer to me and, thus, I can just get up and go anytime without having to fight traffic or make a big production of it. Those three places are (in no particular order, and which, I promise to write about soon): Sushi Yoko, Haru Ichiban, and Blue Fin (for ramen). The last two are favorite haunts of Taka himself, and, where I also bump into a star sushi chef always. What I love most about Takao Moriuchi is his passion for his art. He really makes a big deal of everything he creates at Taka. Hours of preparation go into each creation days before he even serves them. Yes, he takes it personally.
I usually go for the omakase whenever I do get to visit. But for other times when I can only handle a light dinner or lunch, sashimi is what I do. Every single fish that is served here is fresh. Fresh is the single, most important ingredient to sushi/sashimi. Still, ask what the chef recommends on a particular visit. This goes for any sushi place you go to.
Anyway, there’s this oxtail soup that Chef Taka makes that will totally blow you away (it’s my absolute favorite and you can only get it here). They also have an assortment of tofu dishes and pot stickers that are wonderful appetizers. One time, they had real wagyu beef that was pure heaven. And cooked fish roe which I love. And he always has something special everyday. Just ask.
Though you won’t find as many Japanese eating here, mainly, because of the location, Taka serves authentic Japanese cuisine. Everything here is good.
Insider tip:
Call ahead for omakase so Chef Taka can prepare a great experience for you.
The scoop:
Taka Sushi Cafe
385 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 869-2802
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3 responses so far ↓
1 David // Sep 18, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Where is Blue Fin? And what kind of ramen do they serve?
Google only brings up your blog and other non-Atlanta places…
2 Chloe // Sep 18, 2008 at 9:10 pm
It’s in Duluth. Here’s the info:
2863 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30097 Map
Phone: (770) 232-5004
They have the best miso ramen.
3 Sadao // Sep 19, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Oxtail soup? I’ve never heard of such thing. This is probably the chef’s own creation. I grew up in Japan and I have not seen one.
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