Dined on October 12, 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
When traveling for pleasure, especially internationally, visiting some of the better restaurants in a given town is one of my higher priorities and pleasures. I have eaten at many restaurants with Michelin stars, and I can say with confidence that Taku is in the very top rank of restaurants at which I have had the pleasure to enjoy a supremely excellent meal and dining experience. The food is imaginative, thought-provoking, delicious, perfectly executed, and memorable in all positive ways. Each course was a true delight for the taste and for the eyes. The "club sandwich" course with a kind of Tonkatsu tuna "cutlet" on perfectly toasted brioche was a real standout. The servers are exceptionally talented, hitting just the right balance of friendliness and knowledge, without being stiff or robotic or overly formal at all. Each seemed to express real personality and enjoyment. I speak okay German, and everyone was willing to switch back and forth from German to English as needed. The sommelier was a real standout, sharing his enthusiasm for the wine choices, and explaining each wine happily and well. The pour on each wine-pairing was just right too. Sometimes in restaurants you barely get enough for 2-3 sips; however, here you received a nice half-glass ~ enough to enjoy with the course and a bit after until the next course. The pacing of the meal was excellent too, with no long waits between courses. All in all, it was an excellent meal. Highly recommended.
Taku im Excelsior Hotel ErnstResponded on November 14, 2024Dear Denis,
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We are beyond thrilled to hear that your dining experience at taku left such a positive impression, especially given your extensive experience with Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s a great honor to be considered among your top dining experiences.
Your kind words about our service mean a lot to us. We take pride in creating a welcoming and genuine atmosphere, and it’s wonderful to know that our team’s friendliness and expertise made your evening special. We’re also glad you enjoyed the wine pairings and appreciated the sommelier’s enthusiasm and generous pours.
We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the city for another memorable experience!
Best,
Kimiko Mücke
Training & Quality Manager
