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

  • Tom Yum Stir Fry
    • Tom Yum paste stir fried with spicy and sour carrot, broccoli, onion, capsicum, mushroom, tomato, spring onion and basil
  • Cashew Stir Fry (Includes Rice) $22.50
    • Stir fried tofu, seasonal vegetables and cashews
  • Massaman Curry $22.50
    • Cardoman, cinamon, mace, peanuts, potato and onion define this curry from Southern Thailand. Carrots and capsicum add colour - Chicken, Beef, Pork or Lamb
  • - Prawns $24.50
  • Hot Basil and Chilli Stir Fry
    • Stir fry with hot basil, chili, garlic, carrot, broccoli, onion, capsicum, green beans and bamboo shoots
  • - Duck $26.50
  • Egg Noodles
    • Egg noodles stir fried with bean sprouts, broccoli, onion, cabbage, capsicum and egg
  • Jasmine Rice $2.50
  • Curry roll $2.20
  • On white rice
  • Nasi gorang $10.30
  • Egg $7.80
  • spring rolls $0.90
  • Big burger $5.50
  • Vegetarian $3.80
  • -vegetables $7.50
  • Vegetarian $7.50/$9.50/$11.50
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Chicken Combo $7.50
    • in a box with gravy
  • Roast Burger $6.50
  • Chicken $11.50/$14.50/$18.00
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Pork, Beef, Lamb or Chcken $6.00
    • with salad, gravy or sauce of your choice
  • Churros - each / three $1.50/$4.00
  • Lamb $12.00/$15.00/$18.50
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Gravy Tub $1.50/$2.50/$4.50
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Brandy snaps $11.00
    • filled with a vanilla infused cream served with cookies & cream ice cream
  • VEGETARIAN Linguini $17.50
    • Red onion, diced tomato, baby spinach, button mushroom & capsicum tossed with linguini pasta bound in a creamy parmesan sauce topped with crumbled feta
  • Treasure Island $32.50
    • King prawns & skewered scallops served with a salmon fillet accompanied with a garden salad, garlic roasted potatoes & a honey soy sauce
  • Land To Sea $37.00
    • All the meats; beef, lamb, chicken & pork accompanied with an oceans harvest of salmon, prawns, scallops & calamari. Served with a Mediterranean salad & a selection of three dipping sauces
  • VEGETARIAN Sautéed portobello & button mushrooms $16.50
    • with wilted spinach & hollandaise sauce topped with a poached egg
  • VEGETARIAN Ploughman’s Platter $46.50
    • Selection of continental cheese, pickles & breads
  • Antipasto Platter $47.50
    • Continental meats & cheeses, served with a Mediterranean selection of olives, capers, artichokes, mushrooms, toasted breads & dips
  • Cheesy Garlic Bread $9.00
  • Teppan Fried Banana with Ice Cream $12
  • Bak Choy $5
  • Kid's Chicken $15 per child
    • Miso Soup, Tiger Prawns with Yum-Yum Sauce or Fish of the Day, Sliced Chicken Breast, Egg Fried Rice
  • Deep Fried Mix $20
  • Lamb Chop with Black Pepper Sauce $25
  • NZ Angus Pure Eye Fillet with Black Pepper Sauce $29
  • Tiger Prawns with Yum-Yum Sauce $25
  • Corporate Lunch $20 per person
    • Miso Soup, Tiger Prawns with Yum-Yum Sauce, Tony's Favourite Scallops, Egg Fried Rice, Meat of the Day, Mixed Vegetables
  • Seafood Chowder* $12.50
    • Full of chunky seafood, enriched with cream + fresh herbs
  • Thai Chicken Salad $15.50
    • Tender chicken saute in a spicy honey, ginger thai sauce, tossed with crispy noodles, roasted cashews + salad greens.
  • Prime Rump Steak* $16.50
    • With a bernaise dipping sauce
  • Fries* $6.50
    • served with aioli + tomato sauce
  • Spaghetti $2.50
  • Zest Benedict* $16.50
    • Fat toast, bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, cracked pepper
  • Fish Goujons and Chips $11.50
    • Crumbed fish served with fries+ lemon aioli
  • Big bowl of Coco Pops $6.00
  • 8PC. JUMBO $11.00
  • 8PC. REG $8.90
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • LARGE $8.40
  • - 8 pieces Cucumber & Pickle
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • - 8 pieces Avocado, Cucumber & Capsicum
  • Cheese stuffed crust $3.90
  • Dipping sauces $0.50
    • Choose from: tomato, BBQ, aioli, sweet chilli, american mustard
  • Classic cheese $5.00
    • Mozzarella, mozzarella & mozzarella
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Trio of cheese $8.50
    • Melting mozzarella & swiss cheese with a parmesan sprinkle
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • Roast of the Day GFA
    • Our daily roast cooked to perfection, with roasted and steamed vegetables, topped with Cobb's rich gravy.
  • The Junior Roast GFA
  • -Cobb Size $34.9
  • Hot Apple Shortcake
    • Served warm on a berry couli, with vanilla ice-cream and whipped cream.
  • Chicken Alexander $25.9
    • Traditional apricot and cream cheese filled Breast Supreme, crumbed and golden fried. Served with salad and jacket potato
  • •Mains
  • All our AngusPure steaks come with classic fries and salad. Ask to swap for seasonal veges, baked potato or mash if you prefer.
  • Butter Chicken GF
  • Grilled Mussels - can be made g/f $16.00
    • With Moroccan and tomato chili butters
  • Sword 'n' Sauce-ry $26
    • Our signature dish. (2007 Monteiths beer & wild food challenge national winner) skewered scallop, prawn cutlet, king prawn, salmon & fresh fish flambéed with horopito & lime vodka served with dipping sauces
  • Ora King Salmon $16
    • Ash cure, tartar, avocado, wasabi ice cream
  • Salt'n'Pepper Tofu $16
    • Sweetcorn, kaffir lime, pear brulee
  • Duck Confit and Sausage gf $36.00
    • Potato mash, onion cream, heirloom carrots
  • Potato, leek, bacon gratin $8.00
  • Mini Beef Wellingtons $16.00
    • with balsamic fig relish
  • Clevedon Coast Oysters g/f $16 for 4
    • Available Natural, Kilpatrick, Tempura or rockerfeller
  • Vegetable Stack (v) $19.90
    • Roasted pumpkin, grilled capsicum and portobello mushroom served on marinated tofu with pea puree, pesto and a rocket salad.
  • Chicken Fettuccine $23.90
    • Tender chicken, bacon, mushrooms, cashew nuts and spinach cooked in a creamy white wine sauce with fettuccine pasta and topped with parmesan cheese
  • Scotch Fillet $30.90
    • 250g of prime New Zealand scotch fillet served with fried egg or prawns, fries, tomato sauce, salad and your choice of - garlic butter, mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce or creamy blue cheese sauce. Please note that 'well done' steaks take up to 40 minutes to prepare - including cooking and resting time.
  • Greer's Fried Chicken $12.90
    • Chicken tenderloins coated in Greer's homemade tasty batter and deep fried. Served with fries and dipping sauces.
  • Seafood Platter $39.90
    • Pan-seared prawns and scallops, prawn twisters, mussels, salt and pepper calamari, crumbed scallops, Monteith's Radler battered fish, salad, fries and tartare sauce.
  • Garlic Bread
    • 4 pieces of toasted baguette with garlic butter
  • -Plain $7.90
  • Camembert Filo $12.90
    • Pieces of creamy Camembert wrapped in filo pastry and oven baked. Served with salad and plum sauce.
  • Red Thai Chicken Curry N/A
    • With fragrant rice, roti, crispy poppadam & mango chutney
  • Warm sticky date pudding N/A
    • Butterscotch Sauce, Anglaise & Ice Cream
  • Apple & Blackberry Crumble N/A
    • With custard sauce & ice cream
  • Main & Dessert only $30
  • Slow braised Hawkes bay lamb shank N/A
    • With potato & chive mash, greens, red wine jus & mint jelly on the side
  • Beef bacon & mushroom pie N/A
    • A Delicious rich caserole in buttery puff pastry served with wilted greens
  • Pineapple Fritters in Cinnammon Sugar N/A
    • With Cramel sauce & ice cream
  • Ham, Ch. & Tom $4.50
  • Cake Slices
  • Chicken Salad $6.00
  • Chicken, Ch. & Tom $4.50
  • Macadamia Caramel $4.00
  • Dutch Crunch Rolls
  • Potato Top
  • Steak Pepper
  • Stir Fried Beans with Mince Pork $16.00
  • Yang Zhou Fried Rice $12.00
  • Combination Tofu $18.00
  • Sichuan Chicken (Beef/ Pork) $16.00
  • Poached Chicken on Rice $7.50
  • Cold Boneless Duck Feet $10.00
  • Deep Fried Wontons $4.00
  • Braise/Sweet& Sour Whole Fish Seasonal Price
  • Baguette Sandwich $13.00
    • Chicken, brie, cranberry sauce, or Pork belly with Dijon mustard sauce
  • Spinach, Gluten free bread, Bagel, Ciabatta $3.00
  • Bacon and Eggs $14.00
    • Bacon, eggs, toasted ciabatta
  • Pho $18.00
    • Broth, rice noodles, prawns, seasoned vegetables, fresh herbs
  • Chocolate and almonds $7.00
  • French Fries and Aioli $8.00
  • Garlic and Cheese Baguette $10.00
  • Cream Cheese, Banana, maple syrup, egg, Baked Beans, Aioli, Hollandaise $2.00
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