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Takenoya
5934 Calle Real, Goleta
Phone: (805) 683-3008

  • Category: Japanese
  • Hours: Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-Midnight
  • Chef: Robert
  • Price: $10 - $20
  • Serving: Lunch & Dinner
  • Reservations: Yes, recommended
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Reviews by the General Public

New owner , 5/13/2013
Reviewer: Michael from Santa Barbara, CA
I have eaten here 3 times since the new owner. The food is still good and the staff is OK, however, what is wrong with the owner mgr. He does not welcome you and he has this scowl. He actually acts like he doesn't want you in the place. NOT the busy place it once was, hmm could it be? OH, and get rid of the plastic dirty plants. You have to act and make the place look like you care.

bad servicee, 12/26/2012
Reviewer: jay from Santa Barbara, CA
after a great day with the family for xmas.i decided to order some sushi.everything was closed in the area where i live except for TAKENOYA.i placed my order 30 mins before i arrived.there was only one waitress and one sushi chef to a packed restaurant..the waitress was nervous and very indifrent when i asked her for my order.i waited another 30 mins and i asked her again..she never apologized for the delay or anything.once i finally spoke up she said there was another sushi chef on the way and if could wait..that was it.i simply left..word of advice if u dont have the staff to cover on a holiday like xmas why even bother opening up..
New Owners, please get more chefs, 10/8/2012
Reviewer: Doris from Santa Barbara, CA
We ate here this evening, knowing that it had new owners. It had been our very favorite Japanese Restaurant for years, We were hoping that it would remain the same. The food was still excellent--the fish fresh and beautifully presented. The service was terrible, not due to the wait perple, but rather due to the fact that there was only one sushi chef. I'm hoping that this will improve, or else we will loose a excellent restaurant.
wat else can i say?
Reviewer: mandy from Santa Barbara, CA
Best Japanese restaurant in Santa Barbara! Very authentic love their sushi, especially. Their staff and environment! Best thing is their party room for my company gathering! They also have these Asian Boba drinks that are awesome!

Bad Bad Service and Cold Food
Reviewer: Jon from Santa Barbara, CA
I have never written a very negative review but I am going to make the exception here. Party of 5, used to be regulars. Put in Name, asked 20 minutes later why not seated, they said, "Oh". Got seated Given 3 menus 4 chopsticks and 2 napkins in a pile on the table. Waiter came for drinks,15 minuted for hot tea and sodas. Ordered food. Sushi rolls came in 15 minutes other meals bento and fish came ONE hour later,no apology nothing. Did not bring the rice,or the edamame we ordered until we asked for a 3rd time. NO refills no service, nothing, Just terrible service. Last time here.
love the sushi boat
Reviewer: Mike F. from Santa Barbara, CA
I eat here often and have always had good service. I had a group with me so we ordered a sushi boat. What a bargain and great food. I think the staff are extra nice or maybe it is because I am a regular customer.

Half the food twice the price
Reviewer: Lauri from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been dining at takenoya since it opened almost once a month, but no more! They changed their sushi to one piece per order. Same price, only one piece! I have never heard of sushi one piece per order, it is ridiculous. My husband and I each ordered an order of sushi. If we had to place two orders each it would have been $18 for two bites each. They have lost us as a customer.
best so far in goleta
Reviewer: daniel from Santa Barbara, CA
we love going to takenoya and we eat their many times since we moved in a year ago, and their food tasted fresh and nice portion, specially the 007 roll, and the best of it is their special mango roll called something "tropical"?? Anyway, just like to express some of my friendly experience with takenoya. Hope everyone will have a great time as much as I did.

Cutting corners?
Reviewer: Nancy from Santa Barbara, CA
We have been coming to Takenoya for years. This time it was very disappointing. I ordered the sushi plate. The sushi and tuna roll were quite small and the quality of the fish was not great. Maybe they are cutting back on their portions but charging more for the dish. Also, we received our appetizer and a minute later my husband received his entree. Were they trying to hurry us? I received my mini-entree about 5 minutes afterward. They better get their act together very soon to keep their business afloat.
Nice place
Reviewer: jeff yang from Santa Barbara, CA
i had been to takenoya many times, it's alway good for me ,and i made friends with many of their stuffs. i do not usually write reviews, but i felt uncomfortable when i see my favor restaurant was under attacked
Terrible Mother's Day Lunch
Reviewer: Sam from Goleta, CA
The worst SERVICE EVER! Moderate-Poor food. Went there for Mother's Day. Started off with a RUDE Host seeting us. We sat for almost 5 minutes until I had to ask for some service and water and that we wanted to eat the All you can eat Dim Sum. I ordered quickly knowing that the Dim Sum was going to take some time. Other people that came after us were catered and treated better than us. Dim Sum took 30 minutes to get 3 dishes and still other people that came before us got there Dim Sum before us. No Server(s) to be found. I had to finally speak up and ask why other people were getting there Dim Sum before us and that we have been here for almost 1 hour. The server counldn't explain why..?. Dim Sum was also moderate-poor, it tasted like they have just microwaved some of there Dim Sum. WILL NOT GO BACK! I recommend the owners take a look at there staff and see how RUDE they are.

Decent sushi for Goleta
Reviewer: Tan Man from Santa Barbara, CA
Some unique rolls that are great but small compared to Sushi Teri or Goleta Sushi House. Decent portions of Sashimi and very fresh. Not too sure about the cleanliness of the place. Its pretty disgusting looking behind the cashier area. Can't tell if its trash or buckets of old grease! I'm sure the Health Dept would have some issues here.

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