Taku Sando
Our verdict
A focused Greenpoint counter-service spot for Japanese pork cutlet sandos on milk bread. Go for a casual date, solo lunch, or low-key celebration where the food is the point; skip it for a formal dinner or long seated meal. The first order should revolve around the pork cutlet, then branch out on repeat visits.
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- Address
- 29 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
- Phone
- (347) 294-0461
- Hours
- Daily 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Website
- takusando.com
- Directions
- Get directions
The menu
What to order
- Japanese pork cutlet (tonkatsu) sando
- Japanese milk bread sandwiches
The experience is casual and better for simple occasions than formal ones
Expectations should be calibrated around casual dress, a $25-per-person price point, and a focused Japanese pork cutlet sando concept. This is not a page with confirmed details about seating style, reservations, service format, or a beverage program, so it is better to plan around the food rather than around a highly specific hospitality setup.
Casual dress is right. The core appeal is the sandwich format and the fact that the concept commits to Japanese pork cutlet sandos on milk bread. If you are planning with a group, keep the occasion relaxed unless you have confirmed any logistics you care about directly with the venue.
At its strongest, Taku Sando answers a specific craving better than a general dining need. If the goal is a polished special occasion, confirm the details that matter before committing. If the goal is a tightly focused Japanese sandwich meal in New York City, this is worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Taku Sando?
Taku Sando is listed as open daily from 11:30 AM to 8 PM, so timing depends on when you want a casual Japanese pork cutlet sando meal in New York City.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Taku Sando?
The information for Taku Sando centers on Japanese pork cutlet sandos on milk bread and Japanese milk bread sandwiches.
Is Taku Sando good for solo dining?
Taku Sando can be considered if you want a focused, casual sandwich meal. The price is $25 per person, and the signature item is the Japanese pork cutlet sando.
Is Taku Sando good for a special occasion?
It is best framed as casual. Dress code is casual, and the appeal is a focused Japanese pork cutlet sando meal rather than a formal special-occasion setup.
Is Taku Sando worth the price?
It can be, if you want Japanese pork cutlet sandos on milk bread. The price is $25 per person, and the value depends on whether that focused sandwich format is what you are looking for.
Can I eat at the bar at Taku Sando?
If that matters to your plan, confirm directly with Taku Sando before going.
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .



















