When I visit restaurants and coffee shops I judge them by a number of things. Obviously, the service, food, cleanliness, atmosphere, and the amount and variety of coloring crayons provided are important in rating a restaurant or food service. However, there is one more thing. The bathroom. Now, before you jump to conclusions and write off Takara, hear me out. Takara has AMAZING food. Great Japanese Food and great service. I also have no doubt that their cleanliness standards are very high. However, I would not recommend going to Takara if you require eating while in the restroom. Thats all I’m going to say about that.
Like I said earlier, their food is great. Their Sushi is top notch and I am always blessed with very kind servers. If you judge Japanese restaurants by their Miso like I do, you will not be disappointed. The atmosphere is definitely as old school Japanese as you will find in Coeur d Alene. They even have the little rooms, with the cusion seats that require the removal of your shoes. If you dont know what I am talking about then just make sure you ask for one if you go there.
Takara is located on Lakeside Ave right just north of 3rd avenue. Its the hard to miss big white Japanese looking structure.
