Takayama Restaurant in Ipswich

Great food but expensive. Charged a lot for green tea and bottled water.

Great food. Very busy on a Friday and Saturday night so I would advise booking in advance.

Food was OK, looked very nice but not loads of taste. Had teriyaki beef for main and was in a very runny teriyaki sauce which had little flavour

Just received an order containing Mango Bubble Tea and Miso Glazed Ribs. The Tea was missing the bubbles/lychee jelly bits and Ribs contained only 2 full sized ribs (for £8.50), plus had a human hair baked into the glaze! Have ordered several times previously without issues, but tonight’s order fell well below par. To top it off, they didn’t even include the complementary mixed fruit like they’ve always done. Very disappointed.

Great experience as always with fresh food and brilliant atmosphere. Friendly staff with prompt service throughout dining. There is also a robot going around which you don't often see everyday

Absolutely amazing, delicious food, friendly service, lovely atmosphere... I'll be coming back soon. I highly recommend it.

Excellent food, friendly service and priced correctly.

I haven't had the pleasure of dining at Takayama but I contacted them to organise a dinner event. In the end we decided to go for a bigger venue but we have been incredibly impressed by the care and professionalism shown by Takayama in dealing with our enquiry. We would definitely contact them again to organise a smaller event.

Visited a couple of times, lovely food & lovely restaurant. There’s even a robot cat waitress!

Really nice food, and decent portion sizes as well.

Always wonderful. The food is amazing, the staff is the loveliest. They have a great variety of food and lots of vegan options. We love this place and will come back.

The restaurant has a sophisticated interior design that creates a fantastic atmosphere. The service is high standard and the food is to die for 😊. The cute robotic cat made me smile every time I saw it and added to the lovely feelings of joy. We will certainly visit again 💝

Wonderful food,reasonable prices and lovely restaurant. Had a really enjoyable experience. Cang wait ro go back

We went at a quiet time so atmosphere was lacking. The waitress and another couldn’t give much advice on what to have so we guessed. Quantity was good. Fish lacked flavour but was very tender. Chicken noodles and Teriaki beef were great. Robot waiter was gimmicky which didn’t even serve us. Overall I’d say a nice change from the norm but better food and experiences about!

The separate gluten free menu was great, perfect place for a group!

Luv the selections of Japanese,Korean food

Easily one of the best Japanese restaurants in the UK. For what you pay you get amazing quality food that's incredibly tasty haven been to Japan I can say this is my favourite place to visit to get food anywhere close to what I experienced there. I've lost count now of how many times I've come.

The most gorgeous sushi - I even loved the raw tuna and raw salmon sushi (when I don’t at other restaurants). Beautifully prepared and 4 sushi dishes to share between 2 stuffed us both! Even got to witness the kitty robot waitress in action 😻

Japanese restaurant in Ipswich, which is something of a surprise. This is a good standard of restaurant in what is otherwise a good desert town. The service was charming, corona protections well organised, food is good quality Korean-Japanese blend (you could certainly eat a complete Japanese meal here, if you didn’t feel Like mixing cuisines). California rolls were well made, very tasty kimchi, beef yakitori and chicken dishes were good. I can’t comment on sushi or sashimi. I plan to return.

Had sushi. Food was amazing. Service perfect. Atmosphere great. Want to go there everyday!

Hadn't been to a Japenese restaurant for a while so was interested to see what this was like. Nice feel to the restaurant but wasn't over impressed with the food or the service. there were 5 of us and it was quite expensive for the quality and standard of the food we had

We have been here a few times, what a fantastic place! We are absolutely loving the food, it's so delicious. It's a family run restaurant, warm and welcoming not a machine maker like other multi places. I'm vegetarian but my husband loves fish and meet and we are both find lovely options that suits our need. I can highly recommend this place💯

Highly recommended, every item we have tried has been so tasty and beautifully presented. Korean wings starter is a must, katsu chicken ramen bowls and black cod are just a few of our favourites.

Honestly surprised at how impressed we were with our meal. Been meaning to try out Takayama for years and my biggest regret is not going sooner! Great food, great atmosphere and surprisingly good valued meals!

Me and my partner come here frequently for our date nights, its one of our favourite locations. The staff are super friendly, often going above and beyond and the food is always amazing. I would highly recommend the bubble tea (especially Strawberry Kiss and the Gingerbread milk tea) I haven't caught the name of the young lady who makes the bubble teas but a little shout out to her for being amazingly sweet and making delicious bubble teas!

For something really special try the dragon roll, spicy and cool!

When we first found this place, we were very keen to go. Went once for lunch and had a lovely time. Twice then I arranged to mee friends there for lunch only to find they were closed and had changed their opening hours. Never know now if the hours I find on the net are real or not, so not been since. Shame, as the meal we had was lovely and I’d love to go again, if only I could be sure it would be open.

Literally obsessed with our visit. The food was amazing. The place is done up so nicely and the service was really good. It was soooo busy and I'm not surprised why! The whole experience was fantastic and I will definitely be back ASAP!

Beautiful food all round. Lovely décor and service. We will definitely come back again in the future.

Really lovely place, great food and very friendly service!

Our first time eating from Takayama after hearing good things. Ordered takeaway through Uber Eats. Oh my GOODNESS this is some next level food. Firstly the presentation in the box is just absolutely gorgeous and completely unlike anything I’ve ever seen from a takeaway before. Not a single drop of anything had spilt despite having bubble tea and various sauces. The bubble tea is absolutely beautiful, with mine having little stars in it and even the straws being beautiful. The flavour is gorgeous. I had the Tako Karaage (fried octopus) which was beautifully cooked, flavour again was insane and it wasn’t too chewy which can be a real problem with octopus. I had the beef teriyaki and I have never tasted steak cooked so well, let alone the fact it was through a takeaway! The portion was huge, with the rice being served separately which meant it didn’t get soggy in the sauce. We also got some free fruit which was a really lovely touch. We will definitely be visiting the restaurant itself soon! My terrible photos really don’t do it justice.

The food is superb. I had the squid starter followed by beef bibimbap and finishing with mango mochi. Service was excellent and I loved the decor. I would recommend.

Lovely amazing food. Never had a bad meal from here, always serving quality tasting meals. One of my daughter's favourite place to eat in Ipswich

This place is absolutely amazing, it was my second time coming here and it was even better than the first! The food was really enjoyable and the staff were attentive and were able to tell us what the dishes were from the photos we had previously taken. The bubble tea menu had lots of different choices and the experience overall was very enjoyable.

Everything is delicious except the ramen, but a bit expensive.

First time here. We were initially going to be sat at the table of two by the door which we weren’t happy with as it wasn’t very intimate, the waitress happily found a better table for us upstairs which was perfect for our date! The menu has so many choices!! We’re massive foodies so we initially chose, 2 starters, 1 sushi roll, 1 main and 1 side: calamari (No.9 on the menu), deep fried octopus (No. 19), Sliced Beef Sushi (No. 58), Bulgogi Bibimbap (No 92) and Kimchi, which surprisingly wasn’t quite enough for us so we also ordered the chicken gyoza (No. 6). The food tasted homemade, really good quality and seemed freshly made apart from the kimchi, which tasted like it had been left open in the fridge and that’s what it tasted of which was a shame and that particular roll of sushi seemed rather small compared to the ones we saw on other tables? Highly recommended the deep fried octopus (No. 19), the Chicken Gyoza (No.6) the they were sooo flavourful and yummy! 🤤 It was really busy and vibey in there, but to add to the atmosphere I would have preferred the lights to be dimmed slightly, as it was 8:30pm on a Friday night after all! We’ll definitely be back again to try the rest of the menu!

Affordable, friendly restaurant with carefully-cooked food paired with lovely wine. Our waiter and the lady manager made time for us and ensured our experience was good. Still learning about Japanese food, I hope to return soon.

Anytime I want to go out for dinner I always end up here as no other place can compare - absolutely incredible sushi and excellent selection of other mains. Could not recommend more!

Amazing Japanese food and service! First visit to Takayama and was very impressed . Beautiful restaurant, attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Tables are spacious and well set out . Excellent food, so yummy ! Extensive menu to cater for everyone. Personally I can highly recommend the vegan/vegetarian menu - vegetable tempura roll/tofu terikai and agedashi tofu/yasai katsu curry were all excellent. Family enjoyed the chicken katsu curry/ramen dishes. Bubble tea delicious ! Can't wait to come again soon.

To describe this restaurant in one sentence: style over substance and service with a misleading menu that is overpriced for what you get. Firstly, our waiter sat us right next to the toilets and next too a large group pf rowdy people when we had PREBOOKED. Secondly, this was not a traditional Japanese food but rather westernised Japanese food with assorted Korean dishes. So labelling this restaurant as a "Japanese restaurant" is very misleading, as well the entire menu. I ordered "Chicken Deopbap" and it was described on the menu as "Fried Chicken with vegetables and rice". Oh so it must Korean or Japanese fried chicken and rice with steamed vegetables? WRONG. What is actually was was PAN fried chicken, with courgette, bell peppers and British mushrooms, in a sweet and spicy sauce. Not only this, when my food turned up I politely asked my waiter, "is this definitely what I ordered?", he goes and get a menu and shoves in my face saying "Yeah you ordered the Deopbap right?" and points to it on said shoved menu, and I reply with "yes but I though it had fried chicken?" And as soon as I said the word "yes" he just shrugs me off and strides away, how rude! Luckily the food was still ok in the end even if it was not what I expected, but I wouldn't order it again, especially knowing it was soggy courgette in.

the food was lovely, the service was very good.

Nice place, food was lovely. There is plenty of selection, lots of seafood from octopus to cod. Little bit pricey, but the service was good.

Cannot fault the food - the flavours, the quality and portion sizes. Service could have been a bit more attentive, but it by no means spoilt the enjoyment of our visit. Just a shame we didn't get to see "Metal Mickey" (the robot waiter) in action, I feel slightly cheated! That said, will definitely again.

The food is delicious and the vegan options are great! Always a 10/10!

Absolutely love this place. The food is fabulous and service is great. They even got the robot to bring our boy a little birthday dessert out as it was his birthday. Fabulous attentive and caring touch by the staff. Thankyou x

Popped in at lunchtime. We enjoyed our food. With the fried vegetables in a lovely light batter and shared a bento box. Will visit again

Excellent in it's new location. Will be back

I'm not sure if I just came here on a bad night or what, avoid the pork katsu if this is the daily standard. The pork was literally ham thin and had no taste.

Loved it! The food was delicious, I savoured every mouthful. The decor and cleanliness were excellent and the staff were very friendly and professional. Top job.

I recommend that you visit this place as everything was fantastic. 10/10 will visit again

I was really excited to be going for my first Japanese meal. Unfortunately i came away feeling disappointed. The mains were brought to our table before we d received all our starters. The food was a little lacklustre and didn t pack as much flavour as hoped. Overall i m afraid I couldn t say I d recommend.

Nice food. And nice atmosphere.

Always a lovely meal. Staff are friendly and happy to explain dishes. Beautiful decor

Food was amazing. Bubble tea was refreshing. Desert was original. Recommended!

Good food, terrific staff, one of our favourite places to eat

We had a really nice meal here. The food was so good. Lots of veggie/vegan options and the portion sizes are really good.

Great place for a Japanese meal experience. Highly recommended!

have been here about 8 times , love it. have never disliked anything i’ve eaten here. best bubble tea ever too!! i recommend the miso-glazed ribs and the korean spicy chicken wings x

Really great food and a nice place

Great food, and reasonable price. Will go again....

First time I have eaten there and it won't be the last. Friendly staff and a good choice on the menus - spoilt for choice! Food was well presented and tasted very nice - the fish elements were fresh and tasty and the spicy elements were well balanced. Staff were keen and attentive without being overbearing and offered advice / answered our questions very well. All in all, a pleasing dining experience and I look forward to going again.

Lovely food and friendly staff. Will definitely return

Food was above average but not incredible, not a lot of parking outdoors, it’s not dog friendly, they cater to large groups and the customer service was more than sufficient. the ambience and decorations are beautiful! went for a 40tu birthday

Fantastic Japanese restaurant in the heart of Ipswich - certainly up there with one of the best that I have been to in the UK! Impressed by everything that we ordered - prawn tempura, cucumber, tuna, and salmon rolls, chicken katsu curry, salmon teriyaki, duck teriyaki, and even the bubble tea. Fast and friendly service, excellent value for money, and a lovely atmosphere, all of which makes this a great place to go as a group with family and friends.

Lovely atmosphere and spectacular food

Nice place for Japanese food. A bit pricey, but very nice.

The Salmon dolsot bibimap is excellent

My first visit with female friends. Lovely environment, food was excellent as was the service. I was pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived too!

We were a large party of 9 on a busy night so service was very irregular. Some of us were done with our entire dinner before others got their first dish. When the food did arrive though, it was delicious!

The food is beautiful. Lots of choice and cooked to perfection. Loved the addition of the robot waiter. I really recommend dining here.

Great dinner last night at Takayama, Ipswich for the first time. The food and vibe here is fantastic and there’s even a robot cat that brings cutlery to the table. We had some great sushi as our appetisers and would highly recommend. Service was a bit on the slow side but we did book last minute.

Came here pretty late on in the evening without a booking, got seated straight away and our order was taken pretty quickly. My partner said the Katsu curry was the nicest one he’d ever had and my sushi was delicious.

Beautiful restaurant in Ipswich. Tasty food and a good service. Also the best sushi in Ipswich as far as I know. But this last time I had chicken curry which was also very good.

My experience at Takayama Restaurant was nothing short of delightful. Nestled in a cosy corner of the city, this gem of a restaurant offers an escape into a world where flavors and aromas take center stage. The menu is a well-curated blend of traditional and contemporary dishes, each prepared with utmost care and finesse. Every bite tells a story of fresh, quality ingredients melding together in perfect harmony. The chefs at Takayama have indeed mastered the art of pleasing the palate. Vegetarians will find themselves well-accommodated with a variety of inventive and delectable options. The thoughtfulness put into these offerings ensures that they stand tall beside their non-vegetarian counterparts, both in flavor and presentation. The ambience at Takayama is just as inviting as the food. The warm, intimate setting invites guests to relax and indulge in a culinary journey that's as comforting as it is exciting. In every aspect, Takayama Restaurant delivers an exceptional dining experience that lingers in the memory and beckons one to return. It’s a celebration of food, comfort, and hospitality that's not to be missed.

Absolutely amazing food as always and a great price, service was fantastic.

Have been here multiple times and the food & service is just amazing

Menu caro para a quantidade que servem 😌😌

The food is delicious and is the most authentic I've tasted outside of japan, however some of the staff still have a little way to go in terms of etiquette and training. Update 2023: went in for meal at the new location. Staff still need a major training exercise in diction and general waiting expectations. Food was great... but why do the chefs put corgettes, red peppers and cup mushrooms into the ramen and stir fry dishes? Everything else is authentic and top notch, but these additives spoil it all. Sad.

Food is delicious, never fails to impress!! Lovely restaurant setting too. Service is a little slow, and they sometimes book in too many tables it seems for level of cover, but that said it's always a joy going there for the food and atmosphere, don't go if you are in a rush, then you'll be great!

Very nice food but very tiny portions. Very nice place but to expensive

Great culinary experience in super setting.

Fabulous food and great service. Highly recommend. New venue is very smart

Food and atmosphere is fantastic, but the service is painfully slow. Been to this resteraunt twice and both time waiting over an hour for food. Waiters and waitresses don't come by often so if you're thirsty you often have to either yell across the resteraunt or get up and ask.

Best sushi I've had for miles without a doubt and very reasonably priced for the quality. Most places the fish is ice cold and flavourless but it's so good here! Everything else was great as well.

The food is great and the restaurant is a family favourite. Since the move of location, we have been twice and did experience one night when the waiting staff were not on par. That having been said, the service is usually excellent.

Stopped for a late lunch on a Saturday. Left with a bit of a sour taste after sending back a salmon teriyaki which tasted of frying pan/grill with absolute no taste of fish or anything else but grill flavour. We were ready to order another dish instead as the salmon was off putting, quite bland and tasteless. The reaction was surprising, instead of offering us a replacement, we were told by the waitress and then I assume the head chef that this is exactly as they've always done and refuse to refund or allow a different dish to be served. I asked them to try the fish so they could see what the issue was, which I am sure they didn't, and they just refused to help any further. We asked the dish to be returned, we ate the little rice there was and asked for a takeaway box for the noddles we did order. We were then just given a box and for us to pack it on our own with a folded bag with no help in sight. I've never had such an experience in a supposedly highly rated restaurant, left with a sour taste although some of the food was good. I appreciate small businesses and won't go below a 3 star but quite frankly the service was appalling and customer care near 0. We would have happily ordered more food beyond the replacement but lost all appetite after such an experience.

Excellent food and nice environment. The only minor constructive criticism is that service was a little slow because it was quite busy.

Outstanding food and lovely staff. We really enjoyed our lunch today. I definitely recommend this restaurant

Busy as usual but amzing food and amazing new place

The food in this restaurant is outstanding.

an unassuming restaurant with the loveliest staff; wonderful aesthetic and the food keeps me coming back for more. Not to mention the tastiest bubble tea within Ipswich that i have tasted

i love this sushi. it's all very tasty.

Excellent, gorgeous food, service was amazing and a lovely place to be.

Get the miso ribs, salty and well-cooked, highly recommended.

Beautiful place, wonderful food and adored the bubble tea and cat robot waiter!

Fantastic food ! Great venue , we were lucky but I would advise on booking in advance as always busy.

Takayama is a wonderfull place to enjoy a nice meal, my wife and i went there again recently and enjoyed some delicious food and a lovely atmosphere on one of our rare child free evenings. The sushi is fantastic as is the rest of the menu so do yourself a favour and give it a try, you wont be disapointed.

Always good however service a bit slower than usual since the new bigger restaurant

Fabulous food and great atmosphere as long as you are seated downstairs. They have a robot waiter but unfortunately he wasn't operating on the day we went.

Probably some of the best looking and tasting food. 5 stars for the entire experience, without a doubt. Definitely check it out if you are in Ipswich.