Izakaya Takasei - Fullerton

I recently visited Izakaya Takasei and had a mixed experience.My boyfriend and I ordered the takoyaki, chicken cutlet and egg rice bowl, several yakitori, takowasabi (raw octopus with wasabi), and the Kobe beef roll. While the takoyaki and yakitori were delicious, the chicken cutlet and egg rice bowl was really bland. The Kobe beef roll was a bit odd with the combination of garlic butter and tataki sauce. Unfortunately, there were also a few items on the menu that were no longer available, which was a bit disappointing. It would be good for the restaurant to update their menu to avoid any confusion or disappointments.While the food at Izakaya Takasei comes out quickly, this can also be a double-edged sword. During my visit, my boyfriend and I received several dishes at once, which meant that a lot of our food was sitting out and getting cold while we were eating the others. It would be great if the kitchen could pace the dishes better to ensure that everything is served at the optimal temperature.The service was a bit lackluster as well. The only time we were able to ask for condiments, utensils, and more water was when the employees brought our food out. No one checked on us throughout our meal, and it would have been nice to have a more attentive staff.On the plus side, the restaurant has nice Japanese decor and is quite spacious. However, there was no background music, which made the ambiance a bit dull.Overall, while there were some drawbacks, Izakaya Takasei may be worth checking out if you're in the area and in the mood for some Japanese cuisine. Just be sure to join the wait-list on Yelp beforehand and check in with the host when you arrive.

This is the most authentic Japanese establishment I've ever been in. Not only is the decor amazingly traditional it is also beautiful and Nostalgic of the Japanese culture. The owners Tak and Yumi do a wonderful job and have a great kitchen team from cooks to Server's all the way down tonits dishwashers. The food is absolutely amazing, and even when busy the staff manages to get the food from the kitchen to your table in a efficient time. I would highly reccomended this establishment if you are looking to seek a nice date night or for a night out after a baseball game with your buddies or even a family night. Thank you for wonderful food and service. Dont forget to try the Sorbet desserts served in a pineapple or a Orange or perhaps even the Macha Tiramisu or Macha cheesecake. I will be coming back in the future and recommending it to anyone who asks for a great local restaurant eatery. Thank you Tak and Yumi.

Very cool spot for food and drinks. They have a fun happy hour as well.Food: 5/5

Extensive menu and surprisingly good service. My family and I came at opening and was able to get seated quickly. The restaurant was massive and I could see it being a fun spot to meet up with a large group of friends to eat and drink. Happy hour goes from 5-6PM with 20% off drinks and some discounted items. We were able to get a crunchy roll off the HH menu for $10. We also ordered a soba, udon, and handful of yakitori. Everything came out quickly and was pretty yummy. My 2 year old son devoured his udon. The yakitori was very similar to what you would find at Honda-ya (not sure if they’re the same owners). Overall, it was a really nice night out with good food. If you are close to the Brea area, I recommend skipping the wait at Honda-ya and coming here instead. No wait, more space, better service, and decent food.

We had reservations and it got pretty crowded on Saturday evening. They have a happy hour from 5-6pm and then 8pm -closing. You get 20% off certain items. We ordered mixed tempura, yakitori, karaage chicken, nasu miso, and other dishes. It was tasty and food came out fast. They have a big menu with sushi, sashimi and combination dinners. The tempura, yakitori, karaage chicken was very good. The nasu miso was okay. I took the nasu miso home and it was better the next day as the flavors had time to meld. Will definitely go back. Reservations recommended.