Takato / Oku by Takato
Takato at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach is the showcase restaurant of Japan-trained chef Taek 'Taka' Lee, who cut his South Florida teeth at Zuma Miami and Makoto. Within Takato operates Oku by Takato — a 10-seat omakase counter at $250 per guest, using Japan-imported fish and relaunched in 2025 — making it one of the most exclusive Japanese dining experiences in Broward County.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Fort Lauderdale Beach, Broward County
- Since
- 2021
- Chef
- Taek Lee
- Owner
- Taek 'Taka' Lee
Takato / Oku by Takato sits in Fort Lauderdale Beach, Broward County, one of Miami's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
- Chef Taka Lee's dual background — Japan training plus leadership at Zuma Miami and Makoto, South Florida's two Japanese dining benchmarks — represents the most impressive Japanese-restaurant resume in Broward County.
- Oku by Takato's 10-seat omakase at $250, using Japan-imported fish, is the highest per-cover Japanese dining experience available north of Miami.
- The Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach setting delivers an ocean-facing luxury environment that elevates an already exceptional omakase into a complete sensory experience.
- The Japanese-Korean fusion menu at Takato (the main restaurant) provides an accessible alternative to Oku's omakase while still drawing on Chef Lee's Japan-training depth.
Oku by Takato omakase seats are extremely limited and reservations fill quickly; book well in advance via the restaurant website or phone. The main Takato restaurant also serves breakfast and lunch daily. — Format: Omakase counter. Authenticity: Chef Taek 'Taka' Lee trained in Japan and helmed kitchens at Zuma Miami and Makoto (two of South Florida's benchmark Japanese restaurants) before opening his own concept; Oku by Takato uses Japan-imported fish for a 10-seat, $250 omakase experience relaunched in 2025.
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About Takato / Oku by Takato
- Is Takato / Oku by Takato an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Takato / Oku by Takato is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Takato / Oku by Takato located?
- Takato / Oku by Takato is located at 551 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Miami, USA in the Fort Lauderdale Beach, Broward County neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Takato / Oku by Takato?
- Takato / Oku by Takato accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Takato / Oku by Takato?
- Takato / Oku by Takato sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.