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Orange County - Izakaya Takasei restaurant
7.2

Izakaya Takasei

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Sushi
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Mediocre taste, small portions

Izakaya Takasei falls into the smoke and mirrors category when it comes to their food menu, teetering between one-of-a-kind creative surprises and lackluster dining escapades. Customers often find themselves applauding the unconventional ingredients and the freshness of dishes, while simultaneously critiquing the insipid taste and meager portions served. The value seems to lie in the variety, with an extensive menu leaving most wiggle room for string of failed experiments.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive menu offers something for everyone, diverse and comprehensive.

  • Okay Quality

    Reviews indicate variable freshness; some dishes hit or miss with quality.

  • Small Portions

    Numerous mentions of small portions, leading to disappointment and extra cost.

Top 3 dishes at Izakaya Takasei

  1. 1

    Yakitori Skewers 🏆

    Skewers grilled to perfection, smoky flavor reminiscent of family barbecues.

    Yakitori Skewers dish
  2. 2

    Takoyaki

    Delicious and flavorful, with a perfect crispy exterior and moist inside.

    Takoyaki dish
  3. 3

    Miso Soup

    Deliciously savory and not too salty; enhanced the meal wonderfully.

    Miso Soup dish

Vibe: Drenched in ambiance and sake

Setting foot in Izakaya Takasei feels like an encapsulation of the warm, pulsating heart of the Japanese culinary scene, wherein the authentic, cozy atmosphere wrapped in traditional Japanese decor embraces you. Add an impressive selection of sake to the mix, and you have the perfect venue for a cocktail-fueled intimate rendezvous. The buzz around the place keeps the spirits high.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance described as authentic, cozy, with traditional Japanese decor.

  • Okay For Dates

    Suitable for dates or friends, with both positive and negatives.

Perks: Efficient service, seating struggle

When it comes to Izakaya Takasei’s services, tall tales have been told of their friendly, attentive staff, their flexibility on dietary demands, and even their seamless reservation system that offers immediate seating. Yet, finding a parking spot can prove to be an unnerving game of luck or patience. On the brighter side, the restaurant is lauded for accommodating large parties and being notably child-friendly.

  • Great For Groups

    Accommodates large parties with spacious seating and private areas.

  • Okay To Hear

    Cozy, inviting ambiance, biased towards positive, yet can get louder.

  • Hard To Park

    Parking can be difficult, small or full, shared with other businesses