I love having legitimate local restaurants so close to home!
The ambiance at Taiga is more upscale than I expected, considering it used to be a sandwich shop. It's dimly lit, with comfy armchairs for seats. The takeout counter doesn't quite fit, though.
Service was friendly and prompt, even though we had our two kids with us.
The food was all good but overly spicy. On the 1-10 scale, you should probably go 1-2 lower than usual. Standout for the night was the taiga shrimp appetizer.
Take note that prices are also on the higher side.