Sushi Takashi

From LA and am an avid sushi eater. This is the best sushi spot I have ever been to in vegas and top 3 sushi spots I have been to in the past 15 years of eating sushi. Service was apsolutley amazing and the server jeff was awesome and told us about some really cool local spots. This is a MUST GO TO place for good sushi.

When we’re in the mood for sushi and sashimi, this is our go-​to! I like their kakigori! Approach their course meals with caution, the portions are extremely generous.

Everything here was awesome! Including the service. There were many Asian people in this restaurant, and granted it was Chinatown in Vegas, but that is always a good sign. My husband had the 10 course meal and I had two rolls knowing I would never be able to eat all that. The 10 courses were more like 10 tapas plates, but still a wonderful way to have a meal. I really would go four and a half stars, but the fried squid was slightly over salty and the corn soup and tempura needed salt, but other than that everything was truly great and we would definitely go back again. As we were leaving the sushi chef saw us, ran out the back door near where he was working, and said goodbye to us and thanked us for coming. Very nice touch! A GEM!

We were in town and looking for a sushi place to eat so that they had 4 stars. We decided to try it, good thing we got there before their dinner rush on Friday night. The best sushi I had ever eaten! The fish is fresh and they pace the rolls when they come out which I liked. Next time we visit we will return for some more great food!

Delicious, fresh, lots of food, fair pricing, value for money, great personable service.
Thanks!!!

This place is phenomenal. 12-​courses? Heck yeah! Heed other Unilocaler’s warning. There will be so much food.
I made reservations for dinner here on New Year’s Eve. The service is impeccable. We were constantly being check by our servers making sure everything was to our liking.
A few changes to the menu based on the other Unilocalers who tried this place before me. They included Salmon on their Teriyaki and removed the Baked and replaced it with Vegetables (Asparagus or Broccoli).
Here are the dishes that really stood out for me (good and bad):
1. Garlic Edemame: Way better than the regular one or the Pepperoncini. Do not think the pepperoncini will taste anything like the pickled peppers. It was just edemame with chili flakes.
2. Super-​White-​Tuna & Scallop Carpaccio: These were delicious! They tasted fresh and sweet which was really a surprise to me because I personally do not like raw food but I totally made an exception with this one.
3. Hamburger: Okay, this one is pretty weird and even our server admits it. I feel like it should not be part of the 12 course dinner. I’m guessing this is for people who do not really like sushi/​raw fish so they can have an option. But this seriously left me dumbfounded. It is a full burger meal with fries and everything. It was not until after I finished the burger that out of curiosity, I asked if it can be changed to the other burger options (Teriyaki, Takashi, Teriyaki Tsukune, Salmon Fry Burger) and they said yes but it will be an additional charge. Good to know for future reference.
4. Beef Sukiyaki: This was really delicious. The soup was a little sweet to my taste but the beef was so tender that I still loved the dish over all. Definitely get this over the Diced Steak. The steak was dry and the flavor was peppery so I was not really a fan of that. Plus who wants hard steak anyway?
5. Corn and Egg Soup: I would recommend something else rather than ordering this. I was pretty disappointed with it. A little too sweet too.
After two hours of battling against food, I am proud to say that I finished. They should really give some sort of medal/​award to people who can actually finish. That was a lot of food! Next time I come back, no more 12-​course meal. I would come back to order little bits of things that I liked.
Thank you, Chef Takashi. That was definitely a good way to end my 2015.

I’ve seen my extremely picky father 100% satisfied with a restaurant 3 times in my entire life. This was one of them.
After yet another failed attempted of trying to go Raku (which seems to always and forever be booked solid on my trips to Vegas), my dad and I decided to walk over to Takashi instead, since Raku’s hour long wait was too much for us (we were pretty hungry). We managed to snag the very last table. We each decided on a course menu — 10 course for me (29 $) and 12 course for him (39 $). Despite the stellar reviews, I wasn’t really expecting my dad to enjoy it (he’s the definition of a sushi snob).
But after course after course of incredibly fresh, delicious Japanese goodness (from oysters to sashimi to sushi to soba noodle salad to tempura to soup to dessert), I’ve found a new all-​time favorite that I’ll definitely be going to whenever I’m in Vegas. Everything was perfect — the food, the price, and the service. And seeing my dad so enamored by a restaurant (something that happens as often as certain cosmic phenomena, meaning every decade or so) was a rare pleasure. He didn’t complain once! Miracles do happen!
Overall, I highly, highly recommend Takashi. It’s fantastic!

Always busy. Mr Nakamura’s food is getting to know in general population. I hope he doesn’t neglect his service when I’m there for a dinner because he is too busy! I know he serve the best food for the price!

Epic meal! Came with friends from LA who did the 10 course while the husband and I both did the 12 course. Warning /​Tip: Make sure you are not in a rush and have a lot of time. We waited almost 1 hour for a table on a Tuesday night (friends put our name down approx. 7:30, were told 30 – 40 minute wait but we got seated a few minutes before 8:30). Then, the meal itself from reviewing the menu and ordering to getting all the food took about 3 hours as we left approx. 11:30 PM.
Surprisingly, we finished all our food and our friends almost finished all theirs as well with the exception of a few pieces of tofu and tempura veggies… but only because they had gotten fries at bachi burger only an hour or so before we came for dinner.
Every course was absolutely delicious! Since the husband and I both got the 12 course we got to compare the options:
1) Edamame — definitely go for the garlic. So flavorful with lots of minced fresh garlic. ⁴⁄₅ The peperoncino was ok… a little bit of a kick but not much flavor otherwise. ²⁄₅
2) Carpaccio — definitely go for the yellowtail. One of the most delicious raw fish dishes I’ve ever tried! ⁵⁄₅ Scallop was good as well but the flavor paled in comparison to the yellowtail. ³⁄₅
3) Salad — I got tofu with salmon skin and husband got soba with grilled salmon. Both were good but not amazing. IMO the best combo would be soba salad and salmon skin. Note: the Soba salad came with 2 sizeable perfectly ripened avocado chunks. Yum! ³⁄₅
4) Sushi — nigri and salmon bowl. Salmon bowl had more fish if you’re going for quantity. Nigri was good but I only tried the shrimp one… Husband ate everything else. Everything looked super fresh but nothing extraordinary. ³⁄₅
5) cold dish — we both got the oysters. Idk how they made the sauce but it paired perfectly with the oysters. So fresh and light yet flavorful. This was actually the first thing that came out for us and I could have had another 2 servings of it. Soo good ⁵⁄₅.
6) agedashi tofu and sautéed asparagus — I wasn’t a fan of the tofu as it tasted pretty bland since it didn’t soak up the sauce it was sitting in. ¹⁄₅ Asparagus was good, simple dish though so pretty hard to mess up. ³⁄₅
7) teriyaki — salmon was so good! Decent portion and it soaked in all the delicious teriyaki sauce. Super flavorful and cooked just right. One of the best renditions of this dish I have ever tried. ⁵⁄₅
8) tempura and fried salmon — both were good but if I had to choose one I would go with the fried salmon as it is more unique. ⁴⁄₅ Tempura tasted like tempura you can get at any other Japanese restaurant… very average. ³⁄₅
9) sukiyaki — I just tried a little bit of the noodles and a piece of tofu since I don’t eat meat. Delicious and flavorful! Hearty portion too. ⁴⁄₅
10) special roll — I got the king club and husband got the blue diamond, both recommended by our awesome server and both delicious. Definitely recommend trying both of these. ⁵⁄₅ for both but if I had to choose one I would probably go with the blue diamond.
11) miso soup — classic, simple. Can’t really mess it up unless you make a conscious effort to.
12) tempura ice cream — this is why this is a 5 star review and why our server Max is awesome! So they ran out of tempura ice cream and I had been looking forward to it. It was honestly the only reason I went for the 12 course vs. 10 course… anyway, when it comes time for dessert… Max is going around the tables telling everyone they are out of tempura ice cream and asking what people would like instead. He gets to us and we are joking with him and my friends are giving him a hard time about it saying we went through all the courses just for that tempura ice cream, can we come back for it another day, etc. He apologizes again and has a great sense of humor dealing with us and tells us his name, that we can come back and just ask for him. We say ok and agree to switch to the condensed milk shaved ice thing. However, he said he felt bad about them being out so personally made a tempura ice cream just for me/​us. Seriously not expected and an awesome surprise end to our delicious meal.
I’ll definitely be back :)

Found my new favorite sushi spot in Las Vegas! Had the Salmon Overflow (I’ll post a picture). Unlimited refills… I had 2−½ bowls. Freshest salmon I can remember eating!

So on our last visit to Vegas, we had Hachi, Mizumi and Sushi Takashi on our to-​try list.
The only reason I can’t give Sushi Takashi 5-​stars is that it took over two hours for the 12-​course dinner. Matter of fact, we didn’t even stick around for the dessert course because the husband got antsy about having been at the restaurant for so long. Bummer because I was looking forward to the tempura ice cream.
The food was great. Can’t remember everything I chose, but everything tasted great. No complaint at all. Husband enjoyed his dinner as well. He got one of the dinner combos with chicken teriyaki and a half-​roll of the tonkatsu roll, because for 2 people, if one orders the course dinner, the other person has to order something at least $ 15, which was fine, as we planned on sharing everything.
We do plan on returning, but not for the 12-​course meal. Maybe a la carte or one of their other combo meals.
Oh, it’s located in the same strip mall as Rincon de Buenos Aires. They face each other at opposite ends of the parking lot.

I love this place! It is now a must every time I visit Vegas. The uni bowl is a must for uni lovers! Their $ 40 10course is much better than the $ 100 course from sweet raku!

If you are looking for an AYCE sushi place… keep looking further! Sorry, but this probably won’t be the place for AYCE tonight. However, if you’re looking for something different *and* Japanese, then you’ve found the right place.
Sushi Takashi’s AYCE prices are outrageous (I called to ask and it was somewhere like $ 70 – 80!) No way, Jose! But fortunately, they do offer a 10 and 12 course meal for a more reasonable price ($ 29.95 and $ 39.95 respectively). Perhaps that is why… to steer people away from AYCE!
Anyhow, my dad and I ordered the 12 course meal which was maybe a little much… we had to take a few items home. We could have done with the 10 course meal, but both of us were starving and underestimated the amount of food we could eat. Nonetheless, you do get a big bang for your buck. The food came out at a very consistent pace, though slightly out of order at times. Our server was also very helpful.
Let’s began with the food itself, shall we…
Course #1: Edamame (Original /​Garlic)
My dad and I ordered two different edamame. I much prefer the garlic flavored one over the original. However, the garlic flavor was quite strong so it may not be your cup of tea if you are looking for a subtle start.
Course #2: Carpaccio (Beef /​Salmon)
Both were good but I much prefer the beef carpaccio.
Course #3: Soba Salad (Grilled Salmon /​Grilled Shrimp)
My dad and I ordered the same thing, different topping. This was one of my favorite dishes — if not THE one favorite dish — and I would’ve ordered more of this if I could. Delicious! Hands down, get the grilled salmon. Grilled shrimp was mediocre, and I’m a shrimp lover.
Course #4: Sushi (4pc nigiri)
Nigiri was pretty good. Nothing spectacular and it wasn’t the highlight of my meal, but you can tell it wasn’t yucky old fish. The sashimi pieces were smooth.
Course #5: Cold Dish (Oyster /​Snow Crab)
Both were good! If I had to choose one, I’d probably choose the oysters.
Course #6: Vegetable (Agedashi-​Tofu /​Sauteed Asparagus)
Tofu tasted old or like it’s been sitting out and warmed up. Would definitely prefer the asparagus.
Course #7: Teriyaki (Chicken /​Beef)
The beef teriyaki was very dry and tasted a little overcooked, but was flavored so well. The chicken was perfect in every way. I love beef teriyaki normally but this time around I prefer the chicken.
Course #8: Deep fry (Karaage /​Tempura)
I don’t like deep fried dishes as an overall personal preference… but the karaage was pretty good. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would, which says a lot since I don’t like deep fried dishes!
Course #9: Beef Dish (Sukiyaki)
So good! A little on the sweeter side than some other place’s sukiyaki, but still good. This was actually a lot more food than the previous courses, so I ended up taking this home for next day’s lunch. Still good!
Course #10: Special Roll 4pc
You have a choice of ordering one roll from the «Special Rolls» section. I ordered the yokohama and it was decent. I preferred the one my dad ordered, which was the steak roll.
Course #11: Soup (Corn & Egg Soup /​Miso)
Loved the corn and egg soup and the miso soup was made really well, too.
Course #12: Dessert (Tempura Ice Cream /​Shaved Ice)
I absolutely LOVED the tempura ice cream… I would’ve ordered more if I wasn’t already in a food coma by this time. I’m a huge fan of tempura ice cream but for some reason the one here was really the cherry on top of my 12-​course meal.

With all the AYCE sushi places in town, how could Takashi compete? Well, for one, you get seated right away and they have great selections to choose from… for a price. I know people out there who love to give bad reviews because a place is «expensive» — stay away!
Depending on what you’re interested in (cooked entrees, sushi, everything), there’s a set for you. For the average AYCE sushi goers, I’d recommend the Takashi’s Bottomless Dinner for $ 23 which includes salad, carpaccio or sashimi, miso soup, cooked entrée and a roll. They also have 10-​course dinner set and a 12-​course dinner set.
But what I always come here for is the Salmon Overflow Bowl. For $ 30 you get salad, miso soup and lots of salmon sashimi (there’s rice underneath all the salmon). If you’re a big fan of salmon like I am, this is worth it. I normally get seconds because it is a lot of salmon.
They have different rolls and nigiri and other items you can order ala carte. The fish is always fresh and the cuts are good.

Our first experience at Takashi was amazing — the food was good, not great, but the presentation and value was out of this world. 12 courses for $ 40 and a lot of the choices are really quite tasty. Unfortunately, the second time we went was a little disappointing because they weren’t presenting the courses the same way.
For example, our oysters came in a boat the first time, on a small white plate the second time. And our Sukiyaki came in a big old style pot while the second time it was a smaller and less stylistic pot.
That being said, the value is still there and if you go for one of the smaller options, you can still get a ton of value here. But value isn’t everything and the food could still be better.

Yummy in my tummy when in Vegaaaaa!
Their seating booth area is shaped as half wine barrels — pretty neat! Service was attentive and nice!
Food for happy hours was happening! I love their salmon sashimi carpaccio. The vinegar sauce with the smooth textured salmon, was delicious. Do order up. Also, the sprinkled salt asparagus, was swell and crisp to my liking. Eat it if you need some veggie in your dietary system.
They have a lot of variety on their menu to choose from. I like the raw oysters. It was refreshing for the hot weather Vegas — if you go during the summer heat.
Bathrooms were a change of theme. Instead of a standard or Japanese styled themed restroom, it was French themed with classical music played in the background. Interesting.
I got my sashimi sushi game on here and enjoyed the restaurant entirely.

BEST VALUE EVER!
We came here for the first time Saturday night and tried the 10 course meal for $ 29.95. Boy, that was a lot of food!
*Super white tuna carpaccio: Very fresh and good
*Soba salad: Perfectly cooked soba noodle and it has tasty mayo dressing on.
*Teriyaki Chicken: Good.
*Tempura: I should have got Karage!
*4pc Nigiri: Fish was fresh and good. I happened to get a shrimp nigiri which I didn’t want, but I should have told the server — my bad.
*Dragon roll: I picked this one from Takashi’s signature rolls.
*Miso soup: It was pretty thin and I couldn’t taste much of miso…
*Azuki ice cream: I picked this one over my usual green tea. Very tasty. (at this point, it was almost miracle I was able to finish ice cream!!)
*Service was good and Chef Takashi is fun to talk to!
We will definitely come back soon!

Can the newest inhabitant of the former Café de Japon /​Hiromaru Ramen spot in Cathay Plaza achieve longevity? If tonight’s imperfect yet delicious meal is an indication, then it should.
Michael K.‘s glowing review piqued my interest in Sushi Takashi, and when a friend invited me here, I eagerly accepted. I arrived a bit before the official 5pm start and was greeted by warm employees and cool air. The décor bears little resemblance to past businesses, with wooden tables and floors and bright but not overpowering light.
While waiting for my companion, I was able to peruse the a la carte menu and the various combination menu offerings. The three roll combo ($ 25.95) and the bottomless dinner ($ 22.95) both seem like decent options for another time, and even the AYCE offering for $ 79.95 might be worth a splurge on a special occasion (when asked, the server said that 2 orders of carpaccio could be included in addition to the premium items listed in fine print).
However, I’d already set my mind on the 12-​course sushi dinner ($ 39.95), which contains sukiyaki, a choice of oyster or king crab, and a couple of other small upgrades when compared to the 10-​course dinner ($ 29.95).
Before critiquing the food, I should note that the flow of the dishes was a little bit rushed at times, but nothing was left out too long, and they postponed dessert until we were ready.
Complimentary appetizer: Kakinotane. Rice crackers with soy and wasabi flavorings. Great crunch. The wasabi packs a punch if you’re not accustomed to it.
#1: Edamame. My friend’s peperoncino didn’t add much flavor, but I loved my choice of garlic. Perfectly cooked beans to boot.
#2: Carpaccio. Yellowtail and scallop, shared. Both were delightfully fresh, and the roe was a nice topping for the scallop. Best dishes of the night.
#3: Salad. Sampled some of my friend’s tofu w/​salmon skin. Some of the better tofu that I’ve had for sure, but the skin was a little too charred for my taste. My soba salad was ridiculously good with a powerful but not sickeningly heavy dressing, slick noodles, and substantial and tasty grilled salmon.
#4: Teriyaki meat. The beef was tasty and grilled, and it was more tender than tough. I see no reason to choose chicken unless beef is strictly outside of your diet.
#5: Sushi roll (shared). The King Club roll featured king crab, although I hesitate to call it the star. Its flavor was lost until eaten alone. I wouldn’t order it again since the proportion of the crab isn’t sufficient. The second roll, Blue Diamond, was the better option. It featured salmon, cucumber, and super white tuna in garlic ponzu.
#6: Seafood cold dish. We both chose oysters. Each plate featured four plump oysters (an apparent downsize from prior weeks) and a parsley garnish. They were thoroughly fresh, plump, and flavorful, and as of this writing have not assaulted either of our digestive systems. I’d pick this again as well.
#7: Fried food. We both chose tempura, which is a generous basket of three shrimp tempura and six vegetable tempura. The batter was a little too prominent and the sauce a little too weak. I’d pick something else next time.
#8: Beef. We both had sukiyaki, which was presented in a very hot bowl. This is where we started to exceed capacity, and the best thing about this not being an AYCE meal is that doggy-​bagging something is not a problem. I did eat a small portion, and it was delightful with tender beef, silky tofu, and a sweet broth.
#9: Hot entrée. We both chose the mini doria. I’d liken it to lasagna, but with rice. This ground beef and rice bowl is out of place on the menu because of its prominent tomato flavoring. It’s good, but the 4 piece baked roll would better match the menu (and not require stomach expansion). But hey, more leftovers!
#10: Miscellany. I went into left field with the burger. With gooey cheese, toasted bun, and onions, it’s surprisingly tasty. The medium doneness of the patty was acceptable. However, the fries that accompanied the burger were not so good. They were salted properly and fluffy inside, but their exteriors were mostly devoid of any sort of crunch. I would skip the burger solely to avoid having to see the pale yellow potato pieces ever again.
#11: Soup. Creamy corn sounds good, but it was very watery. I was almost too full to care at this point, but it’s a shame that good egg and corn would have their flavor so diluted.
#12: Dessert. Nothing special about my friend’s matcha jelly with ice cream. My tempura ice cream wasn’t exceptional either, but the sweetness of the toppings somehow hit the spot at the right time. Neither choice can be mistaken for gourmet or premium.
Despite some flaws, the meal was great. I could see myself returning soon. The poster outside highlights the history of Chef Takashi as a pioneer of AYCE in Las Vegas, but his featured non-​AYCE offerings would satiate all but the most stretchy-​stomached. And hey, there’s even a stamp card for 10– and 12-​course dinner.

The truckload of food that Takashi pushes out for his $ 40 twelve course dinners make Restaurant Week look like Restaurant Weak. Seriously… you would need to attach a garbage disposal to your stomach to make it through this bad boy. Maybe if my car broke down up on Mount Charleston and I walked all the way here would it be possible? So while value, ambition, friendly service, and remarkable design upgrades cannot be denied, my fault is with the execution and general flow of the menu. Even for myself, I find it hard to believe I am complaining about too much food, but I am going there.
As an example, course plate #4-#8 could easily go chicken teriyaki, huge sushi roll, 6 oysters, karaage (fried chicken) and then beef sukiyaki. That’s like a mixtape going from Mozart to Slipknot to Whitney Houston to last year’s Grammy winning polka artist. Why are oysters right in the dead center of the 12? Who goes from fried meat to sukiyaki in real life?
Something like this should be harmonious from beginning to end, but I just looked at it as battles within battles. The menu vs my stomach capacity, the food vs the ever-​growing takeout bag the servers kept loading up, my waistline vs my pants, my tastebuds’ sanity vs «holy shit, we’re only on #5??» A server informed us that only one person had been able to plow through it all since they opened and that «He was a Unilocaler». Nice job, Unilocaler. Did you go to Home Depot or Lowe’s for that attachment? ;)
If you’re still going to do this, these are the battles between course choices:
#3: Soba Salad vs Tofu Salad vs Potato Salad: My wife’s Soba Salad won. The dressing mixed with the cold noodles and crisp greens were excellent. You also get a choice of salad topping (grilled salmon, chicken or salmon skin). We both went with grilled salmon although perhaps the salmon skin might have come off like a luxurious croûton and been the way to go. Don’t load up on potato! Trust me.
#6: Oysters vs Snow Crab: It was a TKO by the oysters. Even though the crab was nicely presented on a chilled plate, it could never be a match of 6 large raw oysters on a wooden boat. This would retail for at least $ 18 elsewhere. I will be back for this the next time dining a la carte.
#7: Tempura vs Karaage: We barely touched either of these due to fullness and what was still to come, but I’d go with the tempura which was a nice medley of veggies along with 2 pieces of shrimp. Even though the karaage was dry and uninspiring, it lasted better in the fridge whereas tempura should be eaten immediately and was really bad a couple of days later.
Already stuffed to the gills, it was at this point that we considered asking to return tomorrow to finish the rest. Would it be OK if I just left my credit card overnight? I saw that there was a foot spa in the same plaza. Maybe we could come back in an hour? That moment sounded as good a time as any to take up cigarette smoking.
#8: Beef Sukiyaki vs Diced Steak: Bitch, please. Not only did the steak not put up a fight, they didn’t even walk into the ring. Flawless victory! The sukiyaki was classic. It was rich and filled with noodles, vegetables and semi-​fatty beef which made the broth even better. We asked for a side of raw egg to dip the beef into, and that made those 6 combined bites we took before they whisked it away in takeout boxes even better. This could have been a standalone entrée.
#9: Mini Doria vs 4 pc Baked Fantasy: They should get rid of this course altogether. The doria is a bowl of rice topped with a mix of ground beef, tomato sauce and cream. No one in their right mind would want this after everything else. Ditto for a gross hot sushi roll filled with cream cheese. Lose, lose.
Server: «Anything else?»
Me: «Lap band surgery.»
#10: 4 piece nigiri vs Salmon Bowl (more rice!) vs Hamburger: Nigiri won. It was the smallest portion of food! Tony T was at another table and got the hamburger which was a FULL HAMBURGER, BUN AND ALL WITH FRIES. Am I going crazy?
Some may avoid this spot because their AYCE is $ 80 per person, but with the exorbitant amount of food we walked out with, it’ll be more about all you can’t eat. There were 5 more individual meals with the leftovers we had! Portions should be halved, if not quartered, and everything needs to be rearranged by someone with sane eyes. No one would complain about paying $ 40 for that.

Sushi Takashi is located in the former short lived Hiromaru ramen joint. But, they have changed the interior completely, with dark sexy colors and wood, cool booths, and a wide sushi bar. After taking a seat at the bar, I met the man himself, Chef Takashi, who is a friendly and cool person. While they do have an a la carte menu, I was more interested in the shiny, laminated menu that had some more unique options. On one side contained a 10 course and 12 course menu. And on the other side, a combo menu with a whole lot of options including a bottomless one, a roll one, a never ending salmon bowl, and a quick to-​go bento. They also have an $ 80 ayce option. I decided to go with the 12 course.
This was interesting because it wasn’t like a traditional kaiseki, where the portions are super small. The value at Takashi’s is better than most of the izakayas in the valley. And what else is interesting is that you modify the options on the course menu as you see fit.
Before the courses began, they brought out some mini Japanese crackers to snack on. They were good.
The first course was the the garlic edamame. The spices were really good and bright. And the edamame had a vibrant color.
The next course was the tuna carpaccio. The fish quality was excellent and it went well with soy dressing that had yuzu in it.
Next came the salad. I think that I made a great combo with the soba noodle and salmon skin options. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the salmon skin had a great texture to them. I enjoyed the tanginess of the mayo dressing that they used to bring everything together.
The meat dish came out next. I ordered the beef teriyaki. This was a simplified version of grilled beef that was seasoned lightly. The beef was of very good quality, and was cooked to a spot-​on medium rare. The sauce was kept on the light side, and helped amplify the taste of the beef, rather than mask it as some other spots tend to do.
The chef also gave me a taste of the king crab that was available. You don’t normally see this item in most sushi restaurants, and I appreciated that fact.
The next course was the roll course, in which you can choose from the menu any one of specialty rolls on the menu. I chose the King club roll, which is their king crab made into a roll with avocado. What I noticed immediately was that their rice is cooked perfectly, not too hard or soft, and I personally don’t like a too strong of a vinegar taste, and I liked that Takashi’s was more neutral-​sweet, because that gives it more of a natural taste to the rice. Seriously, king crab and avocado? Now that’s what i’m talking about!
Next course was the chicken, and I chose the karage. I liked the fact that the chicken were PIPING HOT! A lot of sushi restaurants in Vegas can learn a thing or two from Takashi about making their karage more hot.
Next the seafood course came, and I picked the oysters. Six large oysters were brought out in this Asian mignonette style sauce. They were fresh and sweet. I literally could have eaten about 50 of these. They were amazing.
Next, the sukiyaki came out. It came with a generous amount of beef, and it was fun eating it with the noodles, onions, and scallions.
The baked dish was next so what looked like a dynamite baked roll came out and was very tasty as well.
My nigiri dish came out afterwards and I can say that I am impressed with the high quality of the fish they are using here. It’s higher than Goyemon’s and more like Yummy Grill’s on Lake Mead (Not Eastern ave!!). The rice was perfect and everything just went really well together.
The soup course then came. I ordered the creamy white stew. Looking back, I would have probably chosen the miso. I liked the earthiness of the stew, but it wasn’t really my cup of tea.
Chef Takashi wanted me to try their tuna belly before my last course as a gesture of their grand opening. Once again, they are using high quality fish, and they are thick slices. Mikey likes it!
My last course came out which was the dessert course. I ordered the tempura ice cream. The ice cream was exquisite, and the batter was very neutral tasting, which highlighted the ice cream.
Throughout the evening, what I realized was that I never felt rushed throughout the evening. The service was awesome, even though it’s a brand new restaurant. It has actually been a really long time since I’ve felt just really comfortable eating at a sushi restaurant. My impression was that I was eating at a Strip high-​end sushi restaurant, without having to pay those overpriced, exorbitant prices that those restaurants on the Strip usually command. Even though they have just opened, if they are able to maintain the quality, this would be one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Las Vegas. Great value, great quality, great service, great ambiance, that’s all you can really ask for. I’m kinda over the AYCE thing, so i’m looking for a bit more, and Sushi Takashi delivers!