Welcome to Takumen
Takumen, an Izakaya-Ramen-Coffee & Tea spot in Long Island City, offers a trendy, casual vibe with a wide range of amenities and dishes. Their menu features unique appetizers like Tuna Poke and Karaage Chicken, along with flavorful wings and salads. Customers rave about the Ban Ban Chicken Ramen and matcha soft serve dessert. The atmosphere is bustling with friendly staff, making it a great spot for groups and visitors. While some dishes may have room for improvement, Takumen is a solid neighborhood gem for a satisfying meal and a great overall dining experience.
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5-50 50th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 Hotline: (718) 361-7973
Welcome to Takumen, a gem located in Long Island City that offers a delightful fusion of Izakaya, Ramen, and Coffee & Tea. This Asian-owned establishment boasts a plethora of amenities including outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, a full bar, and even gender-neutral restrooms. Takumen truly caters to all, from vegans to cryptocurrency enthusiasts, with its diverse menu offerings.
Upon entering Takumen, you are greeted with a trendy and casual ambiance that sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant takes pride in its ability to cater to various dietary preferences, offering vegan options and a range of appetizers, salads, and wings that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Customer reviews praise Takumen for its flavorful dishes such as the Karaage Chicken Appetizer, Tuna Poke, and Tsukune Grilled Chicken Meatballs. The Black Sesame Kale Salad and Original Miso Wings also receive high marks for their unique flavors and impeccable presentation.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I can attest to the quality of the dishes at Takumen. The attention to detail in each plate is evident, and the combination of flavors creates a memorable dining experience. The hearty ramen options, including the Spicy Miso Ramen and Ban Ban Chicken Ramen, are must-tries for any ramen enthusiast.
Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot, a place to catch up with friends over happy hour specials, or a cozy dinner spot with your loved ones, Takumen has you covered. With its convenient location, diverse menu offerings, and warm hospitality, Takumen is a standout destination in Long Island City worth visiting time and time again.
Super close to our apt and train station! Came here on a Friday evening with my parents and even though it was busy, the staff told us to wait ~30 min and they'd find us a table. Once we got seated, we were hungryyyy. We tried the burrata appetizer, two types of flavored wings, seasoned potatoes, and each got a ramen. I preferred the soy garlic wings but the miso wings had a slight kick to them which was delicious. The large potato snack was super crispy too. I got the spicy miso ramen. It was not spicy at all - wish it had more of a kick. The broth was yummy (although a bit salty). Wish the pork chashu was not that dry/over cooked. We each added an egg to the ramen; but tot my surprise the egg was served separately and cold. It was a hard boiled egg, not soft. Regardless, this is a solid ramen spot in the area. Don't skip out on their matcha soft serve - delicious!
Really cute izakaya in LIC! It was really packed when I went. The servers were really nice and the food was good! The spicy ramen wasn't super spicy and I actually preferred the Ban Ban Chicken Ramen. My favorite part had to be the dessert! Don't skip the cream anmitsu! Great place to bring visitors and close to Hunters Point and the Subway!
I stopped by Taku Parlor as I was walking by and the outdoor sign caught my attention. I asked for a sample of the matcha ice cream and it was delicious but I decided to go for the swirl option. I was happy with the swirl option it was so tasty and refreshing. 10/10 ice cream rec in Long Island city
The food and service is amazing! I advise making reservations if possible because they are very busy. The stars of the show are definitely the ramen - we tried the Super Cilantro Shio Ramen, Ban Ban Chicken and Wantan-Men and they were all amazing! We also tried a couple desserts like the mango anmitsu and the coffee & vanilla float but the vanilla and matcha swirl soft serve was the best in my opinion.
Solid neighborhood izakaya, although probably not a destination restaurant. I opted for the kinoko rice bowl, which had a number of delicious elements, especially the very well-executed tamakoyaki and the kewpie-heavy potato salad. I didn't drink on this particular evening, but the warm environs would make this a perfect place to down a Sapporo on a weeknight. They told us the next reservation was coming about 1 hour and 15 minutes after we sat down - they were nice about it, but it did feel a little bit rushed.
Came for dinner in person and had an awesome meal so I'm upping to 5 stars! Toki highball ($10 on happy hour) was great. My boyfriend and I shared the Unagi rice bowl, Panko ebi-katsu and Hawaiian tuna poke (app size). Definitely make a reservation if you can because it gets pretty packed! P.S. They own Taku Sando in Greenpoint (which I also love)!