This is a quiet gem in Palm Springs. I've only recently discovered it and I come here for excellent sushi, ambiance similar to Japan and great service.

Best Japanese food in the valley. You won't be disappointed. Excellent food. A must gor locals and visitors. Palm Canyon Drive, downtown.

Since we loved our last visit we had to stop by here again on our way home. Sadly I was battling a bad case of laryngitis when I called to make sure we would be able to be seated and spoke with Mark. He was so sweet upon arrival and told me it was a good thing that I called since they were planning on closing early but Chef Shin accommodated us. We ordered the Tuna on Crispy Rice, Dynamite, Scallop Hand Roll, Sweet Shrimp and Spicy Tuna Roll. Overall the food was good and Chef Shin was busy at work way past closing time. Food was fresh but I did notice that just like everything else these days, prices have increased considerably. But we'll still come back every time we're in the Desert and need a sushi fix.

You can count the number of truly Japanese sushi restaurants in the desert on one hand, and this is one of them. And it's probably the most under-appreciated, perhaps because of the location - too close to the "let's scarf some sushi" weekend crowd. The fish quality is amazing, the presentation is perfect, and the service is always very attentive. A decent selection of wines and sakes. The ambience might be a little underwhelming for North American tastes (but definitely friendly and unpretentious) and the prices are higher than most but with sushi, you get what you pay for!

This sushi place is definitely interesting! A little more brightly lit than we are generally looking for on a Saturday night but we really wanted some sushi so we wandered on in. We were not disappointed! They do sell their sushi by the single piece which we are not used to, so that's something to be aware of. That said, if you're in a party of three that works out much better anyway. ‍ Truly excellent cuts of fish. When it comes to the rolls they keep it pretty simple. We do enjoy trying chef's specialty rolls and they don't have much of that going on. As other reviews have made mention, their sake selection is above par. Our server was excellent. All in all, take a chance and wander in! We had a great time and the sushi is very high quality.

Takashin is a locally owned authentic sushi spot in Palm Springs, we found them due to Yelp and were glad we did! The nigiri was fresh, the Japanese wagyu was tasty too, and we especially liked the large selection of regional Japanese sake. The chef was very friendly and we enjoyed it for a weekend dinner. I would say the fish is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Would recommend Takashin if you're feeling fishy in Palm Springs

Sushi is not something I usually crave when I am in the desert, but I saw a lot of positive feedback for Takashin. It is tucked away in a corner of the Villa Soleil Apartments, but there is plenty of street parking along Palm Canyon Drive. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They also were knowledgeable about the menu, which I noticed right away, especially when they have monthly specials. Things ordered: + Takashin Ceviche ($20), a very refreshing appetizer + Toro sushi ($12.50 each), it was super fresh and delicious + Sea Urchin sushi from California ($10 each), ordered this since the uni from Japan was out, this was quality uni + Sweet Shrimp sushi ($10.50 each), this was really good + Scallops sushi from Japan ($6 each), fresh and had great garnish + Whitefish Yuzu ($31), it reminded me of carpaccio and was good + Chilean Sea Bass Miso Yaki ($27), it was okay I really liked this establishment. It was not cramped, there is a sushi bar, and the vibes were good.

Sushi: By FAR the best in Coachella valley! I love uni, and it's the first time I've seen a restaurant serve both US and Japanese uni. Of course I ordered both and compared (& liked the Japanese uni better.) Service: Perfect. Attentive without being obsequious. Ambiance: A little cold, with too much overhead lighting, but we sat at the sushi bar and had a great rapport with the sushi chef. Price: Oh my. It's the only reason my review isn't 5 stars. I've never before eaten a sushi dinner where I limited myself because of price, but I did at Takashin. You get what you pay for, they say, and the sushi was awesome, but I won't be going back often because of the prices.