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I think this place deserves more customers, but the odd location makes it easy to overlook. It's small, cozy, comfortable, and casual. The service was attentive and friendly. I felt both happy and sad that they weren't busy on a Friday night. Happy that I wouldn't have to wait long for my food but sad that they haven't attracted enough notice yet to bring in the crowds. Based on my order (cognac duck, Kohana roll, dragon roll, crepe cake), I will most definitely be returning for sampling of their other menu items! The cognac duck's tamarind sauce should be doused over your rice because it's too delicious to be wasted. The Kohana roll is pure crab and avocado heaven! The dragon roll was very tasty, and I was impressed that they didn't skimp on their eel or overloaded it with rice. Their only dessert is the crepe cake, and it'll certainly please those who like green tea and thai tea flavors (i.e., moi).
Taiga Japanese & Thai Restaurant is just 7 months old so I'm sure they will improve if more customers give them a chance. So please keep giving them the chance and try some of their other outstanding dishes! I believe a good restaurant should be judged on the overall menu quality and not by a few items that might turn out disappointing. I was a little surprised that they didn't offer Pad Thai noodles, but once I experienced their cognac duck, I was like: 'Noodles, what noodles?' :p
I returned for a 1:00pm lunch on 3/14/14 with my mom, and the place was almost as empty as the last time I had visited for dinner. It's gotta be the location because their menu prices are reasonable for food that is presented well and tastes good. We ordered the cognac duck (yes, again), sea scallops, takoyaki octopus balls, and a dragon roll. I was mildly disappointed that the cognac duck sauce seemed a little blander than my dinner version, but that didn't stop us from eating everything on the plate. I would've loved the takoyaki balls more if there hadn't been a chewy piece of octopus inside. I would've preferred if they had just pureed all the seafood in the middle to make it more melt-in-your-mouth and to better balance the crispy exterior. Suck on the sea scallop lime wedges because the flavor is incredible!!! The dragon roll was still terrific so no complaints about their sushi, and the cushy chairs were a pleasant bonus! I really hope they can stay business...
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