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

  • Lamb on fries $7.50
  • Lamb S $11 / L $ 13
  • Falafel S $10 / L $ 11.5
    • Chick pea and herb patty
  • Falafel S $11.5 / L $ 13
    • Chick pea and herb patty
  • Mujver S $11.5 / L $ 13
    • A combination of zucchini, corn, pumpkin etc
  • Mixed vege $8.50
  • Falafel $1.50
  • Salad kebab S $7 / L $ 8
  • Karaage Chicken (5 pcs) $7.00
  • Edamame Soy Beans $4.00
    • Japanese bes and healthy starter
  • Boiled Egg $1.50
  • Vegetarian Miso Ramen $10.00
    • Chidori blended miso with vegetable soup broth leek, spring onion, bamboo shoots and sweet corn
  • Leek $3.00
  • Deep Fried Squid (Tentacles) $5.50
    • Great seasoned deep fried squid tentacles. Served with Japanese mayonnaise
  • Butter Corn Ramen (Miso/Soy/Salt) $12.00
    • Rich flavour ramen with butter and sweet corn, butter corn, chashu pork, spring onion, bamboo shoots and leek
  • Pork Chashu $4.00
  • Vegetariana $21.00
    • Homemade tomato, mozzarella, fresh mushrooms, capsicum, fresh tomato, onion, olives and capers
  • Gamberi Saporiti $15.00
    • King prawns sautéed in a creamy garlic and worcester sauce
  • Anelli Di Calamari $22.00
    • Tender squid rings grilled to perfection with garlic
  • Spaghetti Carbonara $16.50
    • Simply blended with bacon, egg and cream sauce
  • Anelli Di Calamari $14.00
    • Tender squid rings grilled to perfection with garlic
  • Penne All’Arrabbiata $16.50
    • Tubular pasta in a bacon, garlic, chilli and napoletana sauce
  • Bay Of Plenty $21.50
    • Homemade tomato, mozzarella, camembert cheese, chicken and avocado
  • Lasagne Al Forno $16.50
    • Traditional beef homemade lasagne topped with cheese
  • Homestyle Chicken Fillet $8.10
    • Juicy succulent whole chicken breast, lovingly coated in a lightly seasoned crispy coating, paired with tomato, lettuce and creamy mayo in a premium toasted bun.
  • Chili Chips and Cheese $6.10
    • A bed of crunchy corn chips topped with Wendy’s famous meaty chili and a creamy cheese sauce
  • Frosty Parfait $5.90
    • A decadent way to finish your meal. We have created the ultimate dessert: A fusion of cool creamy Frosty and chocolate cookie pieces. Also available in berry.
  • J $1.50
  • Deluxe Double Stacker $6.50
    • The everyday burger for those lovers of fresh and juicy beef. Featuring natural NZ cheese, handcut lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pickles, alongside two fresh Quality Mark sourced beef patties.
  • 1/2 LB Double $9.70
    • Double up with a half pound of fresh NZ beef, natural cheese and the freshest premium toppings of tomato, red onion, hand cut lettuce, and pickle, plus mayo and ketchup on a warm toasted bun.
  • Frosty Dairy Dessert
    • Creamy indulgent Frosty, in four sizes. Available in vanilla everywhere, and chocolate at selected outlets.
  • Hoki Fish $6.00
    • Ocean caught Hoki wrapped in a crunchy coating, then topped with natural cheese, freshly prepared lettuce and tangy tartare sauce.
  • Trio of sorbet,selection of mango,berries and lemon $15.00
  • Kids doughnuts,ice cream and chocolate sauce. $8.00
  • Dahl fritters,masala sauce and cucumber and coconut yoghurt salad.(V,GF) $13.00
  • Raw hazelnut and chocolate cheese cake,raspberry coulis and whipped coconut cream(V,GF) $15.00
  • Marinated lumb rump,sumac,minted yoghurt,feta,beetroot, and almond salad with tomato salsa.(GF) $28.00
  • Crispy fried squid ,joisin and peanuts.(GF) $16.00
  • Paprika beer battered fish,peanut, and honey slaw,jalapeno tartare sauce on a brioche bun served with fies and aioli(GFP) $25.00
  • Master stock pork belly and pineapple salsa.(GF) $15.00
  • Vegetarian $7.50
  • Rice Pudding $3.50
  • Roast Potatoes $0.60
  • Potato & Gravy $5.00/$7.00/$9.00
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Shank $7.50
  • Combo 2 $10.50
    • Wrap, 2 potatoes, small coke
  • Roast Pumpkn $0.80
  • Gravy Tub $1.50/$2.50/$4.50
    • Small/Medium/Large
  • Toasted Grains and Apple $15.00
    • Toasted Granola, Apple, Passionfruit, Berries, Coconut Yoghurt, Mango Jelly
  • Tay Street Burger $23.00
    • Changing weekly, ask the wait staff for this week’s creation. Beer Match -Panhead Port Road Pilsner OR Parrot Dog Bitter Bitch IPA
  • Energy Breakfast $17.00
    • Smashed Avocado, Apple, Cucumber, Raw Truss Tomato, Pickled Radish, Goats Cheese, Grain Salad, Toasted Rye Bread
  • Buttermilk Waffles $15.00
    • Waffles, Honey, Ginger, Crème Fraiche, Mango Compote
  • Salmon Temaki (GF) $16.00
    • Sashimi grade Salmon, Wasabi, Soy Sauce, Pickle Ginger, Rice, Nori. Wine Match – Dog Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015
  • Edamame Beans, Lemon, Black Garlic, Togarashi $6.00
  • Fish of the Day TBC
  • Banana Bread $12.00
    • Toasted Banana Bread, Ricotta, House made Marmalade
  • 12. French Rack of Lamb $12.00
  • 20. Chicken / Lamb / Beef Korma $9.90 / $12.90
  • 24. Chicken / Lamb / Beef Madras $9.90 / $12.90
  • $14.99
  • 58. Cheese & Garlic Naan $4.50
  • 11. Lamb Seekh Kebab $10.00
  • 55. Naan $3.00
  • 41. Venisan Curry $14.99
  • Chocolate Plate $15.50
    • chocolate cheesecake, gourmet chocolate ice cream, warm chocolate brownie & a splash of chocolate ganache
  • Meaty Gourmet S $18 M $25.50 L $28
    • A Selection of Meats, Mozzarella & BBQ Sauce
  • Pizza Breads Gf $19
    • Onion Jam & Blue Cheese Garlic & Parmesan Anchovies, Olives, Capers & Mozzarella Medium Size Only
  • Wedges
    • with Sour Cream & Bacon >>
  • Salad Greens And Mixed Herbs With A Light Dressing Gf $7.50
  • -Seafood $28.50
    • Scallops, Mussels & Prawns in our own Tomato Cream Sauce Df Without Cream Cheese
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise
  • Island Style S $14 M $22 L $24
    • Ham & Pineapple
  • Profiteroles $14.50
    • Served with vanilla ice cream  & topped with warm chocolate sauce.
  • Salt & pepper calamari $16.00
  • 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
  • Truffle Oil Infused Chicken Liver Pâté $17.50
    • Served with crostini & caramelized onion jam
  • Smoked Fish Croquett es $16
    • Creamy smoked fish, parmesan & chives with lemon aioli
  • Oreo Cheesecake $14.50
    • Served with whipped cream & chocolate sauce
  • Fish & Chips $10.00
    • 2 pieces crumbed hoki served with fries & tartare sauce
  • Barbie Hot Dogs $7.00
    • 3 x Mini Hot Dogs with fries, tomato sauce, small juice
  • Gooey Chocolate Brownie $8.00
    • Served with whipped cream, ice cream and drizzled in chocolate
  • Affogato $9.50
    • Shot of Baileys, shot of coffee, 2 scoops of ice cream, whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce
  • BLT $14.00
    • Bacon, lettuce, tomato served on toasted Vienna drizzled with Aioli and served with a side of chips
  • Mixed Bowl Fries $10/$15
    • Squid rings, onion rings, spring rolls, samosa, fish bites, chicken nuggets, fries
  • Creamy Fettuccine $18.00
    • Creamy Mushroom & Bacon fettuccine with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese
  • Chicken Run $16.00
    • Cajun chicken, cheese, salad & cranberry sauce
  • FISH & CHIPS $17.00
    • beer battered fish fillets served with fries and tartare sauce
  • FRIES $4.50
    • served with tomato sauce
  • PIZZA FOR TWO $18.00
    • 10 cm pizza topped with a choice of two topping combo's, Hawaiian or pepperoni, served with fries
  • SEASONED WEDGES $8.90
    • topped with bacon, mozzarella and sour cream
  • BACH NACHOS $11.00
    • served with refried beans, grilled cheese, jalapenos, guacamole and sour cream
  • CRISPY CHICKEN STRIPS $9.50
    • served with plum sauce and aioli
  • BACH KIWI BURGER $16.00
    • traditional kiwi burger with fried egg, beetroot salad, chutney and served with fries
  • GRILLED SAUSAGES $14.50
    • local bangers served with fries BBQ sauce
  • Mexicano
    • cheese, pepperoni, red onion, capsicum, jalapenos, sweet chili sauce
  • Teriyaki Chicken
    • cheese, chicken, mushrooms, red onion, capsicums, teriyaki sauce
  • The Mount
    • (large size only) cheese, chicken, ham, salami, mushrooms, capsicums, red onion, olives, pineapple, smoky BBQ sauce
  • Meat Lovers
    • cheese, salami, pepperoni, bacon, ham, chicken
  • Vegan 1
    • crushed tomato base sauce, homemade bean paste, red capsicum, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, beetroot pickle, garnished with baby spinach
  • Bacon
    • cheese, bacon, red onion, tomato
  • Cheese & Chillis
    • Cheese, jalapenos
  • Cheese & Tomato
    • Cheese, fresh tomato
  • Onion Kulcha - Naan with a stuffing of onions and spices. $4.00
  • Raita $3.50
  • Basmati Rice - Plain, steamed Basmati rice. $4.00
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad - Your choice of Chooza Tikka, Malai Tikka or Achaari Tikka tossed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onions, lemon juice with mint chutney $15.00
  • Aaloo Saag - Potatoes cooked with spinach and spices. Served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Shahi Paneer - Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with crushed almonds, cream and tomatoes, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Side Dish Platter - Raita, mint chutney, kechumber, banana and coconut, Little India chilli chutney and mango chutney served with six papadoms. $10.00
  • Buffalo, fresh tomato & basil $20.00
  • Fine beans, garlic & almonds $9.00
  • Prosuito, pineapple, pink peppercorn $23.00
  • Twice baked gorganzola scuffle, sweet & burnt onion $17.00
  • Ceviche, island style marinated in chilli, coriander, lime & coconut $17.00
  • Gorgonzola, pear & chive $22.00
  • Chocolate marquise, apricot & pastachio $13.00
  • Scotch fillet (350gm), roasted bone marrow, wild mushrooms & pesto crumb, triple cooked chips $39.00
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