Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE

4.5
266 reviews

About

Japanese Restaurant

Location

Takuma IZAKAYA JAPANESE
2627 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
90403, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
266 reviews
5 stars
203
4 stars
26
3 stars
17
2 stars
8
1 star
12
  • RR
    rslyn
    6 days ago
    4.0
    We went for a pretty late lunch at 3:30ish, so there was plenty of tables available. We got the albacore tuna salad, karaage chicken, okonomiyaki, and the salmon. Loved the tuna salad, the sesame sauce was refreshing. I like the texture of the tuna which is half-raw and the crispy things (fried wonton strip maybe) in the salad. The karaage was great, the skin was beautifully crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. The salmon was decent, though I thought there could be some more marination or aroma in it. The okonomiyaki was pretty good. Just make sure to eat it when it still got the heat of the pan so that the outer layer is still crispy and the batter hasn’t gotten muddy. Overall a nice and quiet place to have a decent Japanese meal.
  • MH
    Marcus Holman
    Aug 22, 2025
    5.0
    I went for lunch. I picked the Mackerel option from the lunch special. Food was great. Staff was friendly and offered suggestions.
  • LK
    Luis Felipe Morales Knight
    Aug 17, 2025
    5.0
    Excellent, varied menu, excellent food, and the best sake I've had. A nice quiet place to really enjoy izakaya dishes.
  • JR
    Jane Ross
    Aug 6, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing food! We had a variety of sushi which were all very well presented and delicious. We also had the homemade panna cotta 😋 We will definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. My son was so happy we found this little gem as Japanese food is his favourite.
  • SB
    Scott B
    May 27, 2025
    5.0
    Takuma has become one of my favorite spots for a reason. Every dish has lovely balance—blending umami, sweetness, and saltiness in a way that never feels overpowering. The service is professional, courteous, and attentive without being intrusive. You get the sense that the staff genuinely care about your experience. Cleanliness is clearly a top priority here. Every time I visit, the space feels well-kept and clean. And unlike many restaurants, the atmosphere is calm and inviting—ideal for a peaceful dinner or thoughtful conversation.