Takara Japanese Restaurant in Tauranga Menu

TAKARA MENU TAKARA MENU
  • Edamame $7
    • Boiled and Salted Japanese original beans
  • Age-Squid $13
    • Light battered marinated squid with shichimi mayo and lemon
  • Takoyaki $10
    • Authentic Japanese seafood balls (cgunks of tender octupus in light battered egg dumplings)
  • Mussel Pot $16
    • Sake steamed fresh New Zealand green mussels served in a pot
  • Age-Ebi $7
    • Lightly battered authentic Japanese mini prawns
  • Karaage Salad $15
    • Light battered chicken marianted with Japanese soy and garlic soy and garlic served with garden salad
  • Agedashi-Tofu $12
    • Lightly battered soft tofu served with dashi sauce, fresh seaweed and garden spring onions on top
  • Tako-Wasabi $7
    • Fresh octupus marinated with wasabi sauce. Very authentic!
  • Yakitori $16
    • Char grilled gourmet and prawn skewers
  • Atatakai Boat $62
    • Authentic japanese hot selection (Japanese tasting platter)
  • Sea-Spider $18
    • Light battered delicate soft shell crab served with chilli mayo
  • Yaki-Gyoza $13
    • Delicious Japanese pork and prawn dumplings
FRESH SALAD FRESH SALAD
  • Chicken Mango Salad $19
    • Fresh Chicken and Mango with garden salad
  • Tuna Soba Salad $21
    • Fresh tuna and Buckwheat noodles served with delicate sauce. Delicious!
  • Salmon Wasabi Salad $20
    • Char Grilled fresh New Zeland Ora King Salmon served with homemade Wasabi and soy sauce dressing
  • Grilled Squid Salad $21
    • Char grilled fresh and chewy while squid marianted with Takara secret sauce served with mayonaise and fresh salad
  • Beef Tataki $18
    • Char grilled New Zeland gourmet beef slices served with garden salad, parmesa cheese on top and authentic Chef's secret sauce. Tataki beef is lightly seared on the outside and left raw on the inside. This is the authentic way of cooking beef. No surprises!
  • Tofu and Seaweed Salad $13
    • Fresh Tofu and Seaweed salad served with miso dressing
SUSHI SUSHI
  • Roll & Roll
    • Takara sushi rolls are always fresh as you order, it may take time to roll so please be patient for your freshly rolled sushi. Every roll has garden avocado and lettuce inside
  • -Tradition $10
  • -Teriyaki Chicken $8
  • -Salmon $8
  • -Spider (soft shell crab) $15
  • -T-Bay (crispy prawn tempura) $15
  • -Mega Vegetable $12
  • Sashimi
    • Chef's selection of daily fresh raw fish
  • -Fresh $18
  • -Normal $30
  • -Boat $70
  • Nigiri
    • Nigiri is a small oval block of cold rice topped with wasabi and a thin slice of fish, prawn etc and sometimes held together by a thin band of seaweed
  • -Salmon $10
  • -Tuna $10
  • -Scallop $12
  • -Scampi $14
  • -Squid $10
  • -Prawn $14
  • -EEL $14
  • -Egg $8
  • -Avo $8
  • -Fish $10
  • -Caviar $14
  • Sushi Combo S $16 / L $28 / Vegetarian $26
    • Combination of freshly rolled sushi and Nigiri (small oval block of cold rice, topped with wasabi and a thin slice of fish, prawn etc and sometimes held together by a thin band of seaweed)
  • Mini Sushi
    • Small, cocktail sized freshly rolled sushi
  • -Avocado $5
  • -Cucumber $5
  • -Teriyaki Chicken $6
  • -Takuan (Japanesh Radish) $5
  • -Fresh Salmon or Tuna $6
JAPANESE TRADITION -TEMPURA JAPANESE TRADITION -TEMPURA
  • Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetable that have been lightly battered and deep fried
  • Assorted Tempura S $17 / L $29
    • Light battered fresh vegetables and prawn served with authentic Takara dipping sauce
  • Tempura is a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetable that have been lightly battered and deep fried
  • Prawn Tempura S $18 / L $36
    • higly recommended for prawn lovers! Light battered large prawn with served with authentic Takara dipping sauce
NOODLE NOODLE
  • Nabeyaki Udon $17
    • Delicious chicken soup in harmony with udon noodles served with fresh vegetables and one piece of large prawn tempura
  • Zaru Soba or Udon $20
    • Cold soba (buckwheat nooodles) or udon (wheat noodles) with Takara's authentic dipping sauce served with crispy tempura
  • Tempura Udon $19
    • Delicious chicken soup in harmony with udon noodles served with crispy tempura
  • Seafood Fry Udon $22
    • Stir fried fresh seafood served with crispy noodles
MAIN MAIN
  • Pirikara Chicken, pork or fish $27 / King prawn $30
    • Pan fried sliced meat with garden salad served with authentic spicy sauce of miso, chilli, garlic, crunchy bean noodles and fluffy rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken $27
    • Pan fried New Zeland gourmet chicken with divine teriyaki sauce with fresh sautéed vegetables served with crispy bean noodles and fluffy rice
  • Chicken katsu $29
    • Crumbled and crispy New Zealand gourmet chicken with garden salad served with fluffy rice
  • Tofu Steak $27
    • Light battered Tofu served with authentic teriyaki sauce with fresh salad
  • Fresh Combo $36
    • Combination of fresh sashimi, sushi and nigiri
  • Teppan yaki $30
    • your choice of meat on a sizzling stone served with fluffy rice, miso soup, fresh vegetables, Japanese pickles and fresh nigiri. Meat choices: beef, chicken, pork or fish
  • Grilled Eel Bento $30
    • Authentic, Authentic, Authentic! Grilled eel with special chef's delicious sauce on fluffy rice in traditional Japanese box served with miso soup and Japanese pickles
  • Salmon Teriyaki $30
    • Pan fried New Zealand Ora-King premiun salmon fillet glazed with authentic teriyaki sauce, Kumara cream cheese puree and fried cake
  • Roe Donburi $25
    • Fresh fish and the fresh vegetables on top of Japanese sushi rice
  • Yakiniku Set $32
    • Combination meat cooking on the charcoal fire. You are the chef! you cook the meat yourself
  • Pork Katsu $28
    • Crispy pork cutlet katsu served with Takara secret sauce
  • Sukiyaki $30
    • Thinly sliced New Zealand quality beef with garden vegetables served with Takara special sauce, fluffy rice and miso soup. Served on a charcoal fire grill
  • Surf and Turf $32
    • Quality beef steak, delicious king prawns and fresh vegetables served on a sizzling plate
  • Yose nabe $30
    • Takara seafood pot served on a charcoal fire grill
  • Prawn Star $32
    • Lightly battered whole prawns served with stir fried vegetables and garden salad
SIDES SIDES
  • Japanese Curry $7
  • Rice $2
  • Honey Butter Potato $8
  • Chips $7
  • Garden Salad $7
  • Miso Soup $2
  • Seaweed Salad $6
KAISEKI SET (FOR 2 PEOPLE) KAISEKI SET (FOR 2 PEOPLE)
  • A style of Japanese cusine involving a series of samall, intricate dishes: a tasting set menu
  • -Miso $72 per person
  • -Salad $72 per person
  • -Tempura $72 per person
  • -Tataki $72 per person
  • -Sushi & Sashimi $72 per person
  • -Main $72 per person
  • -Dessert $72 per person
KIDS KIDS
  • Karaage and Chips $11
    • Lightly battered New Zealand gourmet chicken marinated with soy and garlic sauce served with chips
  • Fish and Chips $11
    • Lightly battered fresh fish tempura and homemade chips
  • Chicken katsu and Rice $11
    • Crunchy chicken on rice with special katsu sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken and Rice $11
    • Delicious teriyaki chicken on rice

Nearby Sample Menus

  • -sauces
  • -Chicken or Lamb Kebabs / Chicken or Lamb Iskender / Chicken or Lamb Pilav Ustu $10.00
  • Fries $4.00
    • Choose one of our delicious sauces
  • -Istanbul Vege $16.00
    • Spinach, mushroom, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, olives and mozzarella
  • -Istambul Grilled Chicken Breasts / Istanbul Kofte (minced beef) $13.50
    • Turkish bun burger served with hummus, mixed salad, mayonnaise, tomato sauce and side of fries
  • Traditional Turkish mezes with Turkish bread
  • -Choose From: Lamb Doner / Chicken Doner / Mixed Doner (Lamb & Chicken) / Istanbul Kofte (Minced beef) / Falafels / Mucver Small $10.50 / Large $12.50
  • -Bacon $16.00
    • Bacon, tomato, red onion, mushroom and mozzarella
  • Stir Fried Greens, bok choy, brocolini, spring onion, sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce (DF GF) $ 13.5
  • Rare Beef Salad Bo Tai Chanh, eye fillet of beef marinated in lemon juice, crushed cashew nuts, Vietnamese mint, fresh coriander, mung bean sprouts, hearts of cos leaves and nuoc charm dressing (DF GF) $ 24
  • Edamame Beans, wok-fried, seven spice, sea salt,sesame oil (DF GF) $ 8
  • Tuna Sashimi, sesame seared, ponzu citrus dressing, pickled radish, ginger, spring onion and wonton crisps (DF) $ 24.9
  • Takoyaki “Octopus Balls” Kewpie Mayo, Takoyaki sauce(DF) $ 13
  • Korean Fried Chicken, spicy kimchi mayonnaise (DF) $ 22
  • Bang Bang Chicken, chilled chicken salad, Sichuan pepper,Chinese black vinegar, sesame dressing and toasted almonds (DF ) $ 23
  • Steamed Buns (two) Roasted Pork Belly, hoisin, pickled,cucumber, coriander, sriracha sauce (DF) $ 13.5
  • Sake (salmon) $16.50
  • Prawn $18.50
  • Camembert cheese cooked in panko breadcrumbs with satori or berry sauce $11.50
  • Tuna (4 pieces/ 6 pieces/ 8 pieces) $12.00/ $18.00/ $22.00
  • Spicy mayo $0.80
  • Small bowl of white rice $3.00
  • California cucumber (cucumber, avocado) $15.50
  • Hotate roll (panko scallops, cucumber, cream cheese) $17.50
  • Pineapple $2.50
  • Steak $4.80
  • Pork $9.80
  • Pork $9.80
  • Pork $9.80
  • Chicken & sweet corn $8.80
  • Combination $10.30
  • Fish $3.80
  • Creme Brulee $12
    • Round off your dining experience with this classic dessert and its ever-changing flavours.
  • Chip $9
    • Buffalo Chips - Chunky potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of salsa and sour cream. Straight-Cut - Crunchy potato chips, tossed in herb salt. Served with a side of coriander aioli.
  • Rock the Boat medium $27 classic $32
    • Fresh fillets of fish dusted in seasoned flour, then grilled with fresh herbs and parmesan. Topped with a lemon and caper sauce. Served with mashed potato and a fresh green salad.
  • Longhorn Cheesecake $12
    • Our legendary Kahlua and Moro Bar cheesecake. Served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
  • Cajun Chicken medium $30 classic $35
    • Chicken breast dusted in our secret mix of Cajun spices. Pan-seared and finished in the oven. Topped with a spicy BBQ sauce, sour cream and jalapeños. Served with chilli rice and Lone Star coleslaw.
  • Johnny Cash Stash medium $32 classic $37
    • Chicken breast stuffed with mushroom, spinach, cheese and sundried tomatoes. Herb-crusted and oven-baked. Served with a chunky mushroom sauce, buffalo chips and Lone Star coleslaw.
  • Steak sauce options N/A
    • Chunky Mushroom / Beef & Red Wine / Peppercorn / Garlic Butter / Jack Daniel’s & Cracked Pepper
  • Shanks Peninsula (One Shank / Two Shanks) $27 / $36
    • Slow-braised lamb shank in a rich stock of mushroom, onion, fresh herbs and red wine. Served with mashed potato, sautéed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
  • Marinated lumb rump,sumac,minted yoghurt,feta,beetroot, and almond salad with tomato salsa.(GF) $28.00
  • Dahl fritters ,early root vegetable masala sauce and a cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad(V,GF) $23.00
  • Master stock pork belly and pineapple salsa.(GF) $15.00
  • Paprika beer battered fish,peanut, and honey slaw,jalapeno tartare sauce on a brioche bun served with fies and aioli(GFP) $25.00
  • Kids,selection of 2 scoops(from the sorbet options available) $8.00
  • Crispy fried squid ,joisin and peanuts.(GF) $16.00
  • Raw hazelnut and chocolate cheese cake,raspberry coulis and whipped coconut cream(V,GF) $15.00
  • Dahl fritters,masala sauce and cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad.(V,GF) $13.00
  • VEGETARIAN Sautéed portobello & button mushrooms $16.50
    • with wilted spinach & hollandaise sauce topped with a poached egg
  • VEGETARIAN Portobello mushrooms $16.50
    • sautéed in garlic butter set upon a baby spinach & roasted pumpkin salad topped with grilled halloumi
  • BBQ Ribs $15.00
  • Main Mixed Grill $32.00
    • Beef, lamb, chicken & pork served with a seasonal salad topped with kumara crisps accompanied with garlic roasted potatoes & garlic aioli
  • Fries $6.50
  • Salmon Fillet $23.00
    • Fresh NZ salmon fillet served with a seasonal salad, griddled lime & a sweet chilli sauce
  • Cheese & bacon Garlic Bread $11.00
  • Fries $6.50
  • Bacon & Eggs $15.50
    • Free range eggs any style with bacon, served with toast
  • -With Bacon $15.50
  • Eggs Any Style with Toast $10.50
    • Free range eggs scrambled, poached or fried served with toast
  • Fruit Pancake Stack $15.00
    • Pancakes served with seasonal fresh fruit, yoghurt and wild berry coulis
  • Robert Harris Big Breakfast $18.50
    • Free range eggs any style served with bacon, breakfast sausages, hash browns, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Free range eggs, poached on toasted focaccia bread, served with hollandaise sauce
  • Breakfast Stack (Vegetarian) $16.00
  • French Toast $15.50
    • Sourdough bread served with bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup
  • Chicken Kebabs* $16.50
    • Skewers of marinated breast fillet with a sweet chilli sauce
  • Zest Loaf $6.50
    • with herb butter + relish
  • Zest Muesli* $7.50
    • Dried fruit, coconut, seeds + nuts tossed with honey + smothered with yoghurt
  • Seafood Chowder* $12.50
    • Full of chunky seafood, enriched with cream + fresh herbs
  • Salmon Salad Greek Style* $15.50
    • Smoked salmon with feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes + mesclun bound with a zested caper + chive dressing
  • Eggs $6.00
    • scrambled or poached on toasted bread
  • Mushrooms* $16.50
    • Sauté + simmered in a herbed cream reduction with grilled bacon
  • Asian Pork & Prawns $12.50
    • Pork wontons + prawn twisters with sweet chili + honey soy.
  • Beer battered fries with aioli $10.00
  • Ice cream Sundae $3.50
    • Ice cream topped with chocolate sauce & sprinkles
  • Fish and Chips $24.50
    • Tempura battered fresh market fish, green salad, fries & house tartare sauce
  • Traditional Apple Tart Tatin $14.50
    • Served with hokey pokey ice cream
  • Fries & aioli $9
  • Calamari $16.00
    • Salt & pepper deep fried with aioli & petite salad
  • Garlic bread $8.50
  • Spicy BBQ pork belly sliders $16.50
  • Pavlova GF
    • A mini Pavlova topped with cream and sitting on a passionfruit couli.
  • •Starters
  • -Double up for an extra $ 9.0
  • Choose your Sauce
  • - Chicken Fingers and Chips
  • and Chips
  • Wedges with the Works
  • -Crispy Onion Rings $ 5.9
  • Beef Korma $12.00
  • Prawn Biryani $16.00
  • Mango Lassi $4.00
  • Garlic Dhal Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Veg Korma Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Lamb Kadai $13.00
  • Beef Vindalo $12.00
  • Chilli Chicken $12.00
  • Three Egg Omelette $14
    • Filled with ham, cheese,tomato & spinach
  • Big Breakfast $18
    • With egg your way, bacon, mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown & baked beans on toasted ciabatta
  • Gluten free options available
  • Open Steak Sandwich $18
    • With beetroot, brie & pesto mayo on toasted ciabatta
  • Savoury mince on Toast $13
    • -Topped with a poached egg
  • Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Fettuccine $15
  • Toasted Sandwiches $8
    • Choice of 3 fillings" ham/cheese/pineapple/tomato/onion
  • Open Chicken Sandwich $16
    • With avocado & mango relish on toasted ciabatta
  • Marinated tiger prawns with foccacia $18.00
  • Simple marinated olives $9.00
  • Smoked Akaroa salmon, pickled fennel, zucchini, grains, goats cheese & almonds with viniagrette $18.00
  • Anchovy, caper & olive $20.00
  • Chocolate marquise, apricot & pastachio $13.00
  • Grilled snapper, heirloom tomatoes, zucchini & basil oil $33.00
  • Crispy lamb shoulder, feta, orange, carrot, harissa & pomegranite dressing $18.00
  • Chicken, sweet corn & mushroom $23.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice $12.00
  • Shanghai Fried Thick Noodles $12.00
  • Roast Pork Noodle Soup $9.00
  • Beef Brisket $16.00
  • BBQ Pork on Rice $9.00
  • BBQ Pork $20.00
  • Braise/Sweet& Sour Whole Fish Seasonal Price
  • Spring Roll $5.00
Takara Japanese Restaurant

Takara Japanese Restaurant

location

Address

97 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand

phone

Phone

075794177

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Japanese , Sushi , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
97 The Strand, Tauranga, Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand