Dining Out: Taku Japanese Steakhouse (Kokomo, IN)
I remember that when Taku first opened my reaction was "Sushi? In Kokomo? And it's FANCY?" Exterior: 4/5 View from the far side of the parking lot because this place is popular and there were no spaces close-up A regional chain with another store in Columbus, Taku occupies a sizeable space in what used to be the Kokomo Mall (RIP Elder Beerman and Phar-Mor). It's visible from 931 and easily accessible from Boulevard. Even though some of the other storefronts in the strip are still empty, the location is convenient to stuff like the movie theater so it's still pretty bustling. They've done what they can with their facade - the signage is cool and easy to read. Ambience : 5/5 Side seating area Bar Sushi bar Neat light fixtures Taku is decorated to the nines (and not in a tacky way). The interior is clean and bright and although there are multiple visually arresting fixtures around nothing is gaudy and they all meld together into a cohesive mood. I've ne...
