Takashi
(Now Closed)Japanese Restaurant and Korean Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The New York Times recommend this place
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refinery29August 3, 2014For the offal-averse, its menu contains a few non-grill surprises like the Niku-Uni, a unbelievable one-bite dish of seaweed, uni, chuck flap and wasabi that's a thousand times better than it sounds. Read more
Tasting TableOctober 22, 2014Stay out late for Takashi's beefy ramen. Beef bones are simmered for a full day, & the broth comes with braised Kobe belly, seaweed & a soft-boiled egg. You can also get it spicy for one extra dollar. Read more
ElizaJuly 22, 2018Make reservations for the midnight ramen, get Original because it's great already without adding the spicy paste. If you must have spicy, have it on the side so you could taste the broth beforehand.
Benjamin HealyFebruary 16, 2014Arrive early & be prepared to leave a # & wait at a nearby venue. We came on a snowy Sat. night at 6:30 & had to wait 2 hours. Bread cafe a couple doors down had delicious ginger lemon tea. Worth it.
Ashley ChanMarch 7, 2017Fun and authentic Japanese BBQ place with cute drawings spanning across the wall. Don't leave without trying the beef tartare and yaki cheek! The soft serve ice cream is also worth getting.
Jenny CuiDecember 22, 2015This place surpassed my expectations by far. I'm quite an adventurous eater, so I fit right in here. The sweetbreads, liver, thick tongue and testicargo were amazing.
The Mega Rib is flamboyed right on your grill and literally melts in your mouth. The Bourbon dipping sauce is perfection. Rosu cut and the Niku Uni were amazing too! Definitely coming back for more
Michelle LJanuary 15, 2015Ramen available only after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations for midnight and 1am seatings open at 5pm every Monday, and by Tuesday morning, all 40 seats are filled for each night.
Noah WeissOctober 23, 2012Unless you hate delicious meats, you need to come here immediately to order: cheek, shio-tan (tongue), belly, heart, short rib. In that order. Actually, double down on the first three.
Natalie VFebruary 21, 2017Very good Japanese steak! Come early though to avoid a wait. We got the specials - filed mignon and okinomiyaki quesadilla - both were incredible.
MarcApril 16, 2014Tasting Table's Top Ramen NYC: Original ramen "excellent broth is made from beef bones--simmered for 24 hrs with aromatics, sticky with collagen--and topped with fried small intestines and beef belly"
Aryan JJanuary 29, 2017Hands down the best restaurant I've ever been to. The tescargot, the intestines, the filet mignon appetizer, the sake. All amazing. Just go and let them take you on an adventure.
Michael MuseFebruary 10, 2015Get the rib. Everything was great. Rib is kinda like a brisket, but they torch it in front of you, & it comes with this amazing dipping sauce.
Jessica MokJuly 4, 2016The quality of the meat is pretty awesome, which was expected. The fusion-style appetizers are what will make me go back. (Many visit Takashi to try the Niu Uni.)
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014The Midnight Ramen, available on a reservation-only basis, is the only all-beef broth ramen served in the city. Order it in the Spicy variety, and don't forget to ask for kaedama.
Yoojin L.May 6, 2017The late night ramen (Fri & Sat only) is insanely good. Order an extra side of beef belly w/ your ramen, I regretted not doing so!- Noah WeissOctober 23, 2012Stop reading this tip. Immediately go order the beef tendon casserole and chuck eye beef tartare to start your meal. You never knew raw beef could taste this good.
Brad GrahamSeptember 21, 2013Yakiniku style rest. Harumno (discarded goods). Beef cold noodle with uni (special app). Testicargot cowballs escargot style. Niku-Uni. Grill: Shio-Tan (tongue). Tsurami (cheek). Shibire (sweetbreads)
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013Beef is the thing at this yakiniku restaurant—Japan’s interpretation of Korean BBQ. The meal is refined and surprisingly light, thanks to modest portions and impeccably sourced sustainable beef. Read more
JannieJuly 19, 2013DIY grill your own, yakiniku style meat! Awesome cuts of steak and never say no to the chilled noodles with uni! The sea urchin roe is to die for especially atop wagyu beef slices.
Tina WongMarch 13, 2015Luscious Wagyu beef topped with uni and wrapped in seaweed and shiso leaf. Whoever came up with this a freakin genius and I would kiss him.
Benjamin PalmerNovember 23, 2016the restaurant is posh and like power lunch vibes. the sushi bar is like tokyo af. both are great at those things
Jen O'NeillJuly 12, 2014Email them on Monday to reserve a spot a table for late night ramen 12-2am on weekends. Most phenomenal ramen in NYC. Get the grandma's spicy ramen. Heavenly.
naveenJanuary 25, 2019fantastic yakitori. the midnight ramen session must be tried sometime too, preferably on one of your late nights out on the town.- refinery29August 3, 2014The Yakiniku-style restaurant’s emphasis on hand-grilled cuts of cow innards is a super fun alternative to digging into a pile of kale. Read more
💎TMay 29, 2015Definitely try the cow brain paste. It's very creamy. The squid ink rice is also fantastic. It's a great blend of flavors. I'd end with the intestine.
Travel ChannelNovember 14, 2011Tony’s new favorite restaurant in New York City! It is a mix of Japanese and Korean BBQ styles. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Nikolas FlorosOctober 19, 2014If your unsure what to get ask the servers, they make amazing recommendations. Definitely get the house made ice cream if you have room for it at the end.
Brian BallanNovember 28, 2012Niku-uni is an easy win. But, don't miss the Premium Super Thick Tongue. It's like making out with the cow (that's a good thing).
Aviv GadotMay 26, 2015In Takashi you get to eat a Kobe beef cow, from nose to tail, in the most enjoyable way possible. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city!
Rong NguyenJanuary 27, 2012Great place for BBQ meat. Waitress suggested the beef belly which has a similar taste to the Kalbi. Can't go wrong with Harami. Eat the food with a Sapporo it can get pricy and meat cut is limited.
VixKJuly 5, 2016Went for the midnight ramen - really tasty but you need to like a heavy stock. The servings are large and service is friendly.
Sophia KangNovember 24, 2013Tongue experience is in the money!! And niku uni is awesome. The only downside is price. More expensive than other Jap BBQ place. But the food is worth it!
Halstead PropertyJanuary 27, 2012Just as nice in person as it is on Anthony Bourdain's show "The Layover," love the embedded electric grills in the table, when grilling make sure you choose Mr. Inoue’s pepper paste…incredible.
Public House WineSeptember 12, 2014For meatlovers and pyromaniacs, only since you'll be cooking your beef / brains / butt on an open fire. Awesome, albeit slightly pricy, man-date or date-date spot.
Adrienne LiuDecember 27, 2016Not sure if the midnight ramen lives up to the hype. The ramen here was good, but the broth is tastier at Minca and Hide-Chan
Dan MillerFebruary 7, 2015Even if you don't normally like ramen, you should try the late night ramen here. Beefy and delicious. The intestine is the best part.
AmateurConciergeMay 8, 2016If you love beef, this is your spot. Amazing varieties. The wagyu app, beef belly, kalbi....just fantastic cuts
Zeynep TümerdemAugust 28, 2015Takashi is the top-notch yakiniku restaurant in NYC. Amazing meats! Try kalbi kobe & angus and harami. One word: wonderful.- Maria RiabtchenkoNovember 3, 2015The Niku Uni and beef tartare for a starter, then fill yourself up with the Kobe short rib and filet mignon. My "last meal" any day.
Viviana PalaciosSeptember 2, 2011Always busy and don't take reservations - but def worth the wait - beef tartar, Kobe beef belly, beef tongue with scallion salad, harami and sake -were amazing!! b aware the only serve beef here!
Dov Lebowitz-NowakSeptember 11, 2013Amazing!!!! Try the tongue experience, the tartare, and whatever they suggest -- you won't regret it. Make sure to hit the bidet when you're done! ;)
WEI WEINovember 19, 2015The Niku-Uni is a must-have. They offer a "Cow Experience" tasting menu that requires 4-6 ppl and costs 35$ each, and requires advanced booking
New York PostMarch 1, 2015Make a reservation for Takashi’s late-night-only ramen for a flavor-packed beef broth that takes 24 hours to make. Read more
TiffanyMay 8, 2014Available only after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations for midnight and 1am seatings open at 5pm every Monday, and by Tuesday morning, all 40 seats are filled for each night.
Sam WinnickAugust 20, 2015Obsessed with this place. Flavors are insane. Get the tartar, kalbi, and beef buns.
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- Mon–Thu
- 6:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 414-2929
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