Taku Sando
Brooklyn
Taku Sando in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, specializes in authentic Japanese sandos served on thick-cut, fluffy milk bread baked fresh in-house daily. Popular menu highlights include their signature creamy tamago egg salad sando, crispy chicken and pork cutlet katsus, flaky fish katsu, and a premium A5 Wagyu katsu sando. Reviewers praise the spot as one of NYC's best replicas of traditional Japanese sandwiches alongside sides like seasoned ribbon fries.
Audience sentiment is somewhat polarized, with enthusiastic fans praising the flavors while others complain about high prices and long wait times. Specific critiques focus on the cost compared to authentic sandos in Japan, with notable attention on the Wagyu sando's $38 price tag and limited availability. However, items like the ribbon fries and yuzu ginger lemonade receive consistent praise from satisfied customers.
- Try the popular creamy tamago egg salad sando or crispy pork cutlet katsu
- Order the seasoned ribbon fries and yuzu ginger lemonade as sides
- Note that the Wagyu katsu sando costs $38 and is only available for dinner
- Expect potential wait times during peak hours
- All sandos are made with fresh Japanese milk bread baked in-house daily
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