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Inside Takaya New Asian

This week's RFT features a review Takaya New Asian (634 Washington Avenue). Read Ian Froeb's review, "Takaya or Leave Ya."

Photos by Jennifer Silverberg for Riverfront Times.
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Takaya's bar.
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Takaya's bar.
"James Laurinaitis" maki is a combination of tuna, cucumber, avocado and soy paper, topped with seared salmon, spicy crab, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko.
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"James Laurinaitis" maki is a combination of tuna, cucumber, avocado and soy paper, topped with seared salmon, spicy crab, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko.
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"James Laurinaitis" maki is a combination of tuna, cucumber, avocado and soy paper, topped with seared salmon, spicy crab, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko.
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"James Laurinaitis" maki is a combination of tuna, cucumber, avocado and soy paper, topped with seared salmon, spicy crab, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko.
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Bulgogi sliders are served on brioche buns with greens and a spicy mayo.
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Bulgogi sliders are served on brioche buns with greens and a spicy mayo.
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The entrance to the host stand at Takaya New Asian.
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The entrance to the host stand at Takaya New Asian.
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White fish carpaccio is dressed with olive oil, yuzu dressing, five-spice seasoning and garlic chips.
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White fish carpaccio is dressed with olive oil, yuzu dressing, five-spice seasoning and garlic chips.
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White fish carpaccio is dressed with olive oil, yuzu dressing, five-spice seasoning and garlic chips.
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White fish carpaccio is dressed with olive oil, yuzu dressing, five-spice seasoning and garlic chips.
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"David (Adopt-a-Pet) Backes" roll is salmon, avocado, tuna, tempura crunch, eel sauce, siracha, Japanese mayo, and tobiko.
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"David (Adopt-a-Pet) Backes" roll is salmon, avocado, tuna, tempura crunch, eel sauce, siracha, Japanese mayo, and tobiko.
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The lounge area nearby the bar.
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The lounge area nearby the bar.
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Decoration by the front door at Takaya.
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Decoration by the front door at Takaya.
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Tuna tartar is topped with sea salt, cracked black pepper, olive oil, chile oil and an avocado spread.
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Tuna tartar is topped with sea salt, cracked black pepper, olive oil, chile oil and an avocado spread.
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Sake.
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Sake.
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Decor detail, Takaya New Asian.
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Decor detail, Takaya New Asian.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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Decor detail, Takaya New Asian.
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Decor detail, Takaya New Asian.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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The dining room at Takaya.
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Takaya on Washington is located near the convention center in the new MX building.
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Takaya on Washington is located near the convention center in the new MX building.
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