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Taku

116 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
between Dean and Pacific Sts.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-488-6269 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.5 out of 10

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    2 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
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Taku

Official Website

taku-ny.com

Nearby Subway Stops

F, G at Bergen St.

Prices

$18-$24

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Outdoor Dining

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

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This venue is closed.

By remaking the old Pier 116 fish shack into a new-fashioned Japanese restaurant, chef-owner Adam Shepard might have just hit upon the culinary concept Smith Street lacked most: inventive Asian. The dishes emerging from his bustling open kitchen are creatively presented (a banana-leaf-tied stack of spicy-sauced chicken wings, for instance) and packed with deeply harmonious flavors. Roasted maitake hand rolls are seasoned with garlic confit; charred long beans are blanketed in sesame miso and crushed tofu. Although Shepard lards his house ramen Momofuku-style with rich Berkshire pork and smoked bacon, the menu more often veers to light and fresh flavors, like the refreshing medley of peas, beans, citrus, and olives that accompanies the silky konbu-cured black cod. In a place where sake cocktails abound, wine often gets short shrift, but the two bottles Shepard has selected—a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and an Aragonese Garnacha—do his impressive food justice. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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Food: 10.0
Service: 9.0
Décor: 9.0
Value: 9.5

An Unbelievable Find!

lel258 from 10009 | Posted on 1/21/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Took some friends and family to Taku for dinner one night and was literally amazed. The food was spectacular! Started out with their edamame, which was cooked to perfection. As a starter I order the black cod which is offically my new favorite dish! Beautiful black cod served with sweet miso and pickled persimon. It is to die for!! I had heard about their infamous ramen noodles and they gladly brought the entire table small bowls of it so we could order main courses as well. I wished they had brought me a full bowl when I took the first taste. The broth was perfect in everyway, noodles were delicious, and the bowl was beautifully garnished with pork, carrots, and scallions. This is definitely not to be missed. The main courses were beautifully plated and cooked perfectly, the hanger steak is delicious, as is the pork. We were all pleasnatly surprised and have continued to make a trip back to Taku at least once a week. Definitely worth it to get out of Manhattan for the evening at this gem of a restaurant!

Finally good food options on Smith

voynitzev from | Posted on 7/12/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 9

We finally have a mid-priced restaurant with great food on Smith Street! Simple, delicious food paired with excellent cocktails or wonderful sake and wine selection makes this a great spot for a date, or for any occasion.

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