Izakaya Takasei - Fullerton

The menu offers a wide range of authentic options. The atmosphere is fantastic and truly reflects its authenticity. The staff is friendly and delightful (at least based on my experience with one waitress). My meal was enjoyable, even though I went with something simple, so I can’t speak for the entire menu. They provide free hot roasted green tea, which is fantastic—I’ve never encountered that anywhere else. The experience of sitting on mats with low tables like in Japan is also great, though we opted for a regular table. In short, there is a genuine effort here, my friend.

This is a great spot for a family dinner! We arrived at 5 PM and were seated immediately with no wait. Our group of six enjoyed a cozy Tatami room, and I appreciated that they left an empty table between us and the next group for more privacy. The waitress was incredibly friendly, and the service was prompt. Our family tried a variety of dishes, including udon noodles, sashimi, fried oysters, and combo meals, and everything was exceptionally fresh and delicious. Portion sizes were generous as well. If you plan to visit during peak hours, I recommend getting on the Yelp waiting list ahead of time. They also have Happy Hour during the first hour of operation at 8:00 AM! I would definitely return, and it's a lovely place for a date too.

Delicious food and excellent service! The cuisine is very authentic, reminiscent of Japanese flavors. The highlight for me is that they serve Orion beer from Okinawa on tap, and it's ice cold!

Great service, good food. Use the yelp waitlist to get in line. My favorite izakaya in the area.

First Time I ever had Yakitori Delish Each meat was cooked to perfection and super tasty and juicy Udon shown was in a small bowl The original bowl was much larger I was sharing We had a glass of Shichida Tunmai Sake not too sweet and not too dry and a hint of a fruit flavor Staff was amazing Ended the full experience with some green tea ice cream total bill was around $115 for all you see We had so much fun!