"We’ve taken way too many dates to Takumen, but it’s just too easy to impress people with this cool, izakaya-inspired restaurant that looks like a Japanese cottage and has rotating art exhibits that might include doodles of disembodied butts. The wings with Thai green curry, miso, or soy garlic are the best thing on the menu, but they also serve fun fusion obanzai, ramen, and rice bowls. It's more of a cafe during the day, but can get pretty crowded during dinner time, so come with someone you’re hoping to share your personal space with. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick