Taiko Japanese Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Taiko Japanese Restaurant Reviewers
Best sushi bar
Big kids sushi pool
Amazing sushi \/ sashimi
Typical Japanese restaurant
Casual Japanese resturant
Excellent raw fish
Friendly Sushi chefs
Outstanding sesame chicken
Best sushi restaurants
Spicy tuna rolls
Customer Reviews (41 reviews)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Jan 31, 2009Been there couple times (never understand why the wait is so long), not so crazy about the Jap food. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2008Taiko has been an institution in irvine forever. The best spicy tuna in the area. Always crowded, for a reason. Get there early on a Sunday for dinner, and join the tailgaters. Very fresh sashimi and some very good... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 28, 2008Sushi is one of my favorite foods in the world, and once you have tried what you consider to be the BEST EVER AROUND, and then you move 90 minutes away, what do you do? YOU STILL DRIVE THERE AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN because the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2008The title says it all, get there Early or else you'll be waiting for quite some time outside, lets hope its not raining that day. This local sushi restaurant in Irvine California is one of the best around, always full... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 31, 2008Though it is a bit pricey, you get what you pay for. The sushi rolls are very delicious. My personal favorite is the dynamite roll which I would recommend if you like spicy foods.... (more)
joo02
on Citysearch Feb 14, 2008Taiko has THE best sushi available from their sushi bar. And the price is very reasonable for the taste. Now, if you're sitting at the tables, it's a different story. Sushi doesn't taste as good all of a sudden. If... (more)
kfliesh
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2007ginsberg75 obviously doesn't know sushi that well since all that was familiar to him was a crunchy roll. If you know sushi you that amateurs only go for California rolls and crunchy rolls. He was correct in describing... (more)
ginsberg75
on Citysearch May 23, 2007i usually eat around the corner from this Taiko place to get cheap but good chinese food (especially beef noodle soup) but i one day i decided to give it a shot since i always see loads of people waiting for a seat. boy, was... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2007My in-laws love this place, but they are not quite experts on Japanese cuisine. If you like large portions of Americanized Japanese food, this place is for you. They also serve authentic nigiri-zushi, but I have yet... (more)
Jay º.
on Judys Book Dec 05, 2006Be prepared to wait because Taiko Japanese Restaurant is VERY popular restaurant. Depending on the time and the day of the week, you may end up having to wait hours just to get seated. The food at Taiko is extremely good... (more)