Taiko - Irvine

It was my first time back in a long while for a casual dinner. We ordered the rainbow roll, salmon boat, triple hand rolls, and toro sashimi. Our experience here has always been...

I realize this is a five-star review, but I really hope the management sees this! I visited last night, and as always, the food was abundant and delicious...

We were a group of seven, including one child, and we only sampled a few dishes. The service was excellent, with polite and attentive staff. The Salmon Kama was fresh and tender, and it was fantastic.

The restaurant is a lovely spot for Japanese cuisine. The waiter was very friendly and attentive. The food was served quickly and tasted excellent. The entrance is located at the back, which is a bit unusual. The tamago rolls were incredible, easily some of the best we've tried. They do use plastic utensils, which is a bit odd. The service was fantastic—thoughtful and engaging. The sushi was good, and the grilled teriyaki chicken was enjoyable as well. We also got a beautiful green tea slush. We placed a to-go order that was well-packed and delivered promptly after it was ready.

I haven't tried sushi, but we just ordered udon, and it was delicious and fairly priced. Before our main dishes arrived, we had a rich soup that was excellent, especially in this chilly weather. The customer service was good, even though the place was busy. The atmosphere is great as well. I would definitely come back here!