| ambiance |
93.12999725341797% positive |
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views of the city are incredible as well. ”
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highly recommend Takami if you want to have a night out full of good sushi, a hip atmosphere, and good service. ”
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If you go on a week day night when it is not completely packed the service is fine, the food is good (and not overly expensive) and the view is fantastic. ”
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The ambience and the view is beautiful but it was ruined by the bad service we received by the Hostess mainly. ”
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We definitely enjoyed our dinner & the beautiful view of LA. ”
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The food is ok, and the parking is awful! ”
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The views are stunning, service is good, and food is great. ”
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the place is well done, may be some people call it old fashion but to me it was nice decoration, food is good but expensive, don't get me wrong I do pay for good food but here you don't get for what you pay. ”
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It's a great experience and a fun place to take out-of-towners too. ”
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Nice decor, some music playing in the background, very hip place. ”
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What you are really paying for here is the ambiance, which was great just wish the sushi was the same. ”
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So anyways, I would def recommend Takami Sushi, for nice dinner and to enjoy the vibe and atmosphere. ”
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The only plus: a nice view and ambience. ”
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Although in may not be the very best sushi you've ever had, overall the amazing view of the LA skyline and the exceptional service we experienced insures that we will be back! ”
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It is a great lunch spot (we saw the LAPD Chief there talking business) and the view is great. ”
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The view and space is amazing! ”
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have to admit the place was really nice and the view was cool & the crowd was older business class. ”
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This restaurant had a great atmosphere and a great setting. ”
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Tragically inept service and management, but a very nice view ”
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wanted to go here for my birthday because I thought what better than a sushi restaurant with a great view but now I regret it. ”
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The view was great but the sushi quality was average. ”
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The "long lunch" crowd can enjoy some interesting wines and Sakis sitting and staring at the great view of Los Angeles (on a clear day). ”
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Its on the 21st floor of a building and offers a great view of the city. ”
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The hip environment was fun, but not snobby or uncomfortable. ”
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The trendy decor, exceptional sushi, and superior service all made the night enjoyable for us at Takami. ”
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great atmosphere ”
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food was great, ambience was spectacular! ”
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Great sushi and amazing view ”
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The atmosphere is great, the lounge leaves a little to be desired (the DJ on both nights I went was pretty lame but I? ”
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Really good Japenese with excellent views ”
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Great food and great view! ”
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The ambience is good, the service is great! ”
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Good food/service, great setting, fantastic view. ”
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regret going here for my birthday the food is overpriced for what they give just 2 people hardly ordering much food became 90 bucks, I'd much rather go to koi and spend 150 on a great meal and a great ambiance. ”
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Next time I'll just have a drink and enjoy the view. ”
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gave this place 3 stars; one for ambiance, one for good service, and one for ok food. ”
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It is a very nice place with a very cool ambience. ”
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It's at the top of a high rise in downtown with awesome views and good food. ”
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The staff impressed my client, the view is amazing, and the atmoshere is great (keep in mind downtown was dead at 6pm and now it rocks as hard as West LA at 10pm). ”
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The restaurant is very trendy, great views, nice lounge. ”
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| drinks |
95.83000183105469% positive |
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Next time I'll just have a drink and enjoy the view. ”
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Huge variety of beers and cocktails. ”
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The "long lunch" crowd can enjoy some interesting wines and Sakis sitting and staring at the great view of Los Angeles (on a clear day). ”
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All the staff was so nice - - our waiter Lucas was so attentive and made the BEST food and drink recommendations. ”
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Our waitress was attentive and made sure our drinks were refilled and our order came out ok. ”
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The bartenders were AWESOME, the drinks were rather expensive, but very good! ”
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Wonderful people, personalities, food, and drinks. ”
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Takami Sushi is definitely the place to go if you are looking for great people to serve you delicious food and drinks. ”
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| food quality |
82.9800033569336% positive |
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Mediocre sushi at best. ”
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The views are stunning, service is good, and food is great. ”
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The food was decent, but the service was such a sh*t show, I found it hard to focus on the food. ”
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The must haves are: the sweet scallop present, spicy albacore, and crispy rice. ”
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would highly recommend Takami Sushi over any spot I have been in LA for the food, energy, and setting. ”
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We go there for many business lunches because it is always reliable for good food and service. ”
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Best atmoshere in LA and great sushi ”
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The food was delicious but have they not heard that it is a faux pau to allow your client to wait 15-20 minutes between appetizer meals to be served? ”
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The food is always fresh and good, service is always attentive and accomodating. ”
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The food was of excellent quality, and the staff did a very good job at explaining the menu items. ”
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Everything we tried was memorable, including the manager checking in with us to make sure we were happy with our meal and service. ”
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Their sushi rolls are about 8 pieces, and appetizer and entree very good sized portions. ”
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regret going here for my birthday the food is overpriced for what they give just 2 people hardly ordering much food became 90 bucks, I'd much rather go to koi and spend 150 on a great meal and a great ambiance. ”
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The Sashimi is always fresh and sliced in healthy size pieces. ”
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If you go on a week day night when it is not completely packed the service is fine, the food is good (and not overly expensive) and the view is fantastic. ”
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The food was really good! ”
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The food on the other hand was magnificent! ”
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at anryate, the food was pretty good. ”
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Great sushi and amazing view ”
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The food was mediocre at best and so is the service. ”
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Our server was very helpful, the food was so tasty and original. ”
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highly recommend Takami if you want to have a night out full of good sushi, a hip atmosphere, and good service. ”
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gave this place 3 stars; one for ambiance, one for good service, and one for ok food. ”
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the place is well done, may be some people call it old fashion but to me it was nice decoration, food is good but expensive, don't get me wrong I do pay for good food but here you don't get for what you pay. ”
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The view was great but the sushi quality was average. ”
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Like I always say, I don't mind paying $$$$ for good food. ”
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The sashimi was really fresh and the handrolls were packed with flavor. ”
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We did order more food, but I think this much for lunch is definitely going to be reserved for days we can charge the lunch in or take a client out. ”
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But when I am charged a grip for mediocre food, that pi#&es me off. ”
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It's at the top of a high rise in downtown with awesome views and good food. ”
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The trendy decor, exceptional sushi, and superior service all made the night enjoyable for us at Takami. ”
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The robata steak had good flavor, but was very tough. ”
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Presentation was ok ( but what's the point of presentation when the food is horrible), and the price definitely not worth it. ”
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My had dinner and the sushi was really good. ”
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food was great, ambience was spectacular! ”
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The food was very mediocre, the service was worse and it was outrageously expensive. ”
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The food, service, and people are great. ”
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The food is ok, but I do believe this place has the WORST service in ALL LOS ANGELES! ”
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The food is ok, and the parking is awful! ”
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This is my favorite sushi restaurant. ”
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As for food, again a little pricey, but DEFINITELY worth the trip! ”
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As far as food, a few dishes we tried were delicious. ”
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wanted to go here for my birthday because I thought what better than a sushi restaurant with a great view but now I regret it. ”
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There are many great sushi restaurants in Los Angeles that are terrific and a fair value. ”
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What you are really paying for here is the ambiance, which was great just wish the sushi was the same. ”
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Wonderful people, personalities, food, and drinks. ”
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The sushi was not that great. ”
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All the food we had was absolutely delicious. ”
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If you want to see the world and have a good meal at the same time this is the place to b. ”
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Great food and great view! ”
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It really is a shame considering the food was wonderful. ”
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If you think this place's sushi is fantastic, I highly urge you to eat out more. ”
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They have a great variety of cooked and raw dishes, so everyone can enjoy something. ”
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All the staff was so nice - - our waiter Lucas was so attentive and made the BEST food and drink recommendations. ”
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Food was terrible CONVAYER style , premade sushi. ”
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Good fusion sushi rolls ”
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Takami Sushi is definitely the place to go if you are looking for great people to serve you delicious food and drinks. ”
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Our party of four tried a little of everything (robata, seared yellowtail with diced chiles, duck breast, tropical avocado bowl, spicy tuna on crispy rice, 21st roll, etc.). ”
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The food was also very very good and they had some nice Valentine's specials. ”
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travel alot and find this place to be one of my favorite roof top restaurants in the world mainly because of the awesome food, setting, and awesome General Manager who is always making sure we are enjoying ourselves. ”
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My co-workers and I tried this place for the first time last week for dineLA and we really enjoyed the food and service. ”
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went here for my birthday & the sushi is definitely not great. ”
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had Takami 10 coctails, very tasty and on the strong side. ”
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Although in may not be the very best sushi you've ever had, overall the amazing view of the LA skyline and the exceptional service we experienced insures that we will be back! ”
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Spicy Tuna on crisply rice is a great appetizer, very tasty. ”
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The food and service are really good. ”
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Good food/service, great setting, fantastic view. ”
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Also we got, penthouse roll - very good, and I got Grilled Salmon in teriyaki sauce - it was melting in my mouth, great dish. ”
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Arrogant unattractive hostesses, need customer service class, long wait for empty outside seating area, great food but not worth the horrible service ”
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In addition to tradition sushi rolls Takami has some of the best signature rolls in town! ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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They have a great variety of cooked and raw dishes, so everyone can enjoy something. ”
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Huge variety of beers and cocktails. ”
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The food was of excellent quality, and the staff did a very good job at explaining the menu items. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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This is my favorite sushi restaurant. ”
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It is a very nice place with a very cool ambience. ”
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great place ”
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If you want to see the world and have a good meal at the same time this is the place to b. ”
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It is a great place to have a nice dinner with friends or significant other. ”
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It's a great experience and a fun place to take out-of-towners too. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Although in may not be the very best sushi you've ever had, overall the amazing view of the LA skyline and the exceptional service we experienced insures that we will be back! ”
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| service |
74.26000118255615% positive |
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Our server was very helpful, the food was so tasty and original. ”
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wanna be one of those rude people that act like its too light or something but it really tasted like sparkling water and cranberry instead of vodka and cranberry, we told her and she took the same glass and poured more of a ? ”
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The food was decent, but the service was such a sh*t show, I found it hard to focus on the food. ”
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the place is well done, may be some people call it old fashion but to me it was nice decoration, food is good but expensive, don't get me wrong I do pay for good food but here you don't get for what you pay. ”
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The food was very mediocre, the service was worse and it was outrageously expensive. ”
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The food, service, and people are great. ”
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They will not last with bad management and service like that. ”
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Arrogant unattractive hostesses, need customer service class, long wait for empty outside seating area, great food but not worth the horrible service ”
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The trendy decor, exceptional sushi, and superior service all made the night enjoyable for us at Takami. ”
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Service was very good as well, waitress was fast and very attentive. ”
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regret going here for my birthday the food is overpriced for what they give just 2 people hardly ordering much food became 90 bucks, I'd much rather go to koi and spend 150 on a great meal and a great ambiance. ”
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Tragically inept service and management, but a very nice view ”
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didnt experience any bad or rude service either. ”
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Very attentive. ”
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She didn't greet any guest, slightly rude and even with reservation we had to wait for 45:00 to be seated, what's the point to get reservation if you have to wait any way. ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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The bartenders were AWESOME, the drinks were rather expensive, but very good! ”
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Service was slow, servers kept serving our orders to the couple next to us. ”
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All the staff was so nice - - our waiter Lucas was so attentive and made the BEST food and drink recommendations. ”
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If you go on a week day night when it is not completely packed the service is fine, the food is good (and not overly expensive) and the view is fantastic. ”
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Wonderful people, personalities, food, and drinks. ”
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The food was mediocre at best and so is the service. ”
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Takami Sushi is definitely the place to go if you are looking for great people to serve you delicious food and drinks. ”
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no offense, i wear it too but i dont act like a snobby princess if im in customer service) girls just stand there and look u up and down til u say ud like to be seated. ”
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gave this place 3 stars; one for ambiance, one for good service, and one for ok food. ”
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My co-workers and I tried this place for the first time last week for dineLA and we really enjoyed the food and service. ”
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Our waitress was attentive and made sure our drinks were refilled and our order came out ok. ”
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Everything we tried was memorable, including the manager checking in with us to make sure we were happy with our meal and service. ”
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The ambience is good, the service is great! ”
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The bartenders were very nice though. ”
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The ambience and the view is beautiful but it was ruined by the bad service we received by the Hostess mainly. ”
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The views are stunning, service is good, and food is great. ”
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The food is always fresh and good, service is always attentive and accomodating. ”
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After waiting for 10 minutes to speak to to so-called manager, I explained to him our horrible experience. ”
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went there 3 times and everytime I went there is this 1 asian hostess who is just not friendly nor helpful. ”
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The food is ok, but I do believe this place has the WORST service in ALL LOS ANGELES! ”
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Good food/service, great setting, fantastic view. ”
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p.s. i think i got the same unattractive, "big" hostess, i only write this bc she was wearing a very not classy, short, very revealing dress that looked more appropriate for a cheap club, and not an upscale restaurant. ”
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The food was of excellent quality, and the staff did a very good job at explaining the menu items. ”
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The food and service are really good. ”
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We go there for many business lunches because it is always reliable for good food and service. ”
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Food was ok, our server wasn't great either, we asked if we will be able to walk over to the lounge after dinner and he directed us back to that hostess. ”
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highly recommend Takami if you want to have a night out full of good sushi, a hip atmosphere, and good service. ”
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Although in may not be the very best sushi you've ever had, overall the amazing view of the LA skyline and the exceptional service we experienced insures that we will be back! ”
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The staff impressed my client, the view is amazing, and the atmoshere is great (keep in mind downtown was dead at 6pm and now it rocks as hard as West LA at 10pm). ”
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| value |
67.36000061035156% positive |
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As for food, again a little pricey, but DEFINITELY worth the trip! ”
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There are many great sushi restaurants in Los Angeles that are terrific and a fair value. ”
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Presentation was ok ( but what's the point of presentation when the food is horrible), and the price definitely not worth it. ”
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The food was very mediocre, the service was worse and it was outrageously expensive. ”
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the place is well done, may be some people call it old fashion but to me it was nice decoration, food is good but expensive, don't get me wrong I do pay for good food but here you don't get for what you pay. ”
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If you go on a week day night when it is not completely packed the service is fine, the food is good (and not overly expensive) and the view is fantastic. ”
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regret going here for my birthday the food is overpriced for what they give just 2 people hardly ordering much food became 90 bucks, I'd much rather go to koi and spend 150 on a great meal and a great ambiance. ”
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The bartenders were AWESOME, the drinks were rather expensive, but very good! ”
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Arrogant unattractive hostesses, need customer service class, long wait for empty outside seating area, great food but not worth the horrible service ”
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Their sushi rolls are about 8 pieces, and appetizer and entree very good sized portions. ”
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p.s. i think i got the same unattractive, "big" hostess, i only write this bc she was wearing a very not classy, short, very revealing dress that looked more appropriate for a cheap club, and not an upscale restaurant. ”
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Price was not bad either, its pricey but not on the very expensive side. ”
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| wait time |
58.33000183105469% positive |
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Arrogant unattractive hostesses, need customer service class, long wait for empty outside seating area, great food but not worth the horrible service ”
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Service was slow, servers kept serving our orders to the couple next to us. ”
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This is one of our favorite restaurants - a quick lunch or a long lunch, can be had. ”
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After waiting for 10 minutes to speak to to so-called manager, I explained to him our horrible experience. ”
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The food was delicious but have they not heard that it is a faux pau to allow your client to wait 15-20 minutes between appetizer meals to be served? ”
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The "long lunch" crowd can enjoy some interesting wines and Sakis sitting and staring at the great view of Los Angeles (on a clear day). ”
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