Takamatsu permanently closed after more than 30 years in Tucson. The Korean-Japanese restaurant operated at 5532 E. Speedway Blvd.
Earlier this week, the restaurant posted a sign on the front door confirming the closure. The notice thanked the community and cited financial hardship as the reason.
“After 30+ privileged years of serving Tucson, we are closed due to financial hardship,” the sign said. “Thank you for all of your support, Tucson.”
Financial hardship cited
Management shared the same message across multiple platforms.
Takamatsu’s phone number now routes to a recorded message that repeats the statement from the door sign. The restaurant also confirmed the closure in a social media post thanking customers for their loyalty.
In May 2025, Takamatsu’s Phoenix location also closed. The Tucson closure ended the restaurant’s presence in Arizona.
Read more about Tucson’s Korean dining scene here: Best Korean Restaurants in Tucson.
Part of a wider trend
Takamatsu’s closure reflects broader challenges facing Tucson’s restaurant industry. Rising costs and sustained financial pressure continue to strain independent operators.
See more reporting on recent restaurant shutdowns here: Restaurants That Have Permanently Closed in Tucson 2025.
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Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
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