Takashi Restaurant
3.6
from - Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1952 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-772-6170
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Acclaimed chef Takashi Yagihashi, of Noodles by Takashi Yagihashi in the State Street Macy's (he's also a James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Midwest award winner), is behind this Bucktown spot. The restaurant features contemporary French-American fare with Japanese influences--think organic chicken in a clay pot with shimeji mushrooms and Japanese eggplant or roasted New York strip with fresh wasabi, miso-glazed fingerling potatoes and fried salisify--with entrees topping out at about $30. Designer Francois Geneve (Custom House, Spring and Green Zebra) created the "contemporary chic" look for the 55-seat space.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Armitage and Damen Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Armitage-73, Damen-50; Blue Line "L" stop: Western
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (lunch) and 5:30-9:30 p.m. (dinner) Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Lunch served Sunday only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Look for sake and beer from the Ibaraki Prefecture.
Features
- Payment Methods:
- Major Credit Cards and Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 55
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"Excellent"
By goinworldwide from wicker park, January 26, 2009
Takashi may not be for everyone, judging by the reviews. My date and I absolutely loved every minute. Had an 8:30 reservation on Friday, walked i...
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"Needs Work"
By BG from Hyde Park, December 27, 2008
I've eaten at Takahi several times. The first time was about a year ago and at that time I thought the restaurant showed great promise. Since that ...
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"Wonderful food - Cramped Quarters"
By b. r. from Chicago, August 26, 2008
Food and service were excellent. I highly recommend the seasonal rolls and halibut. Seating is very tight, so expect to make friends with the tab...
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