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

  • Social Sliders $16.50
    • 3 of the same: Chorizo, creamy mushroom or lamb served with social slaw ( vegetarian option – add extra $5.50)
  • Slider Fiesta $34.00
    • 3 of each: Chorizo, creamy mushroom or lamb served with social slaw (vegetarian option)
  • Olives $9.00
    • plump kalamata & green marinated in rosemary and garlic olive oil (vegan, gluten free & paleo)
  • Nazca Salmon $36.00
    • oven roasted fillet with red quinoa, pearl onions, asparagus, lemon foam and fresh basil (sustainable seafood and gluten free)
  • Sundae Session $12.00
    • Social ice cream sundae with chocolate or strawberry sauce.
  • Avocado Addiction $23.00
    • Tapas style section of smashed avocado on multigrain toast five-ways, topped with – Brie & Bacon – Salmon & Capers – Haloumi & Rocket – Cherry Tomato & Basil – Honey, Cranberry & Coconut (easy to share & a good choice for a big breakfast)
  • Garlic Bread $9.00
    • oven toasted with social garlic butter (vegetarian)
  • Cheese Board $34.00
    • A social mix of vintage cheddar, peppercorn, brie,, dutched smoke & gouda with chutneys, crackers & fruits (vegetarian)
  • Chicken Cacciatore $23.90
    • Grilled chicken with a rich tomato, mushroom, capsicum, caper, olive & Chianti sauce, rocket & toasted ciabatta bread
  • Bowl of Fries $6.90
    • Served w tomato ketchup
  • Gluten free option $1.5 Charge
  • Mafioso $14.90
    • Meat lover’s, salami, ham, bacon & chicken
  • Spaghetti Gamba’s $14.90
    • Pan fried prawn cutlets, garlic, chilli, white wine, lemon & fresh herbs
  • Vegetariana $13.90
    • Selection of vegetables, feta & olives
  • Gluten free option $2.9 Charge
  • Antipasti Affettato $20.90 / $35.90
    • Traditional Italian platter of assorted sliced delicacies, meats, bread & other appetisers
  • Eggburger $6.80
  • Whitebait fritter $8.50
  • Battered sausage $2.00
  • Pineapple ring $1.00
  • Scoop of chips $4.00
  • Smoked fish cake $3.50
  • Crabstick $1.80
  • Special $10.00
    • Flounder & chips
  • 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
  • Butter $0.50
  • Spring Onion / Sweet Corn / Extra Noodle / Bamboo Shoots $2.00
  • Pork Gyoza Dumpling Set *Vegetarian Option $9.50
    • Japanese pan fried pork and cabbage dumplings, miso soup, rice and side dish of the day
  • Karaage Chicken (5 pcs) $7.00
  • Takoyaki Octopus Ball (6 pcs) $6.00
    • Special takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise and dried bonito flakes on top
  • Tokyo Soy Ramen $10.00
    • Chicken and vegetable broth creates light clear flavour soup. Chashu pork, spring onion, bamboo shoots and leek
  • Japanese steamed rice $1.50 / Extra noodle $2.00
  • CHICKEN $10.50
  • PORTERHOUSE STEAK $7.50
  • BAMI GORENG (MEATS, VEGES, NOODLES) $12.00
  • STEAK, MUSHROOM, CASHEW NUTS AND VEGES $12.00
  • CHICKEN WITH VEGES $11.00
  • WONTON SOUP $10.50
  • STEAK & EGG
  • FISH FILLET $6.50
  • Sweet potato gnocchi $19.50
    • w a creamy blue cheese sauce and rocket (v).
  • Garlic ciabatta bread $9.50
    • w parmesan,herbs and garlic butter (v)
  • Confit duck leg $29.00/$35.00
    • w marmalade glaze,macadamia & currant Israeli couscous(1 leg/2 legs)
  • Snapper & Chips tempura battered $26.00
    • w crispy hand cut chips,tartare aioli & petite salad.
  • Pie of the day $15.00
    • mashed potato croquette and green pea salad.
  • Beef noodle salad $23.00
    • w rice noodle ,capsicum,mung bean , roast peanuts w chilli satay dressing (gf)
  • SIDES $9.00
  • Eye fillet beef $36.50
    • w prawn ravioli,pomme william potato,chimichurri &jus.
  • Chimney Chicken $20.00
    • Smoked chicken breast, Brie and plum sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon Burger $20.00
    • Crumbed chicken breast, salad and aioli served in a toasted bun with a side of fries
  • Bacon and Eggs $14.00
    • Bacon, Eggs, grilled tomato and toast
  • Chicken Salad $24.00
    • Panko crumbed chicken on a bed of garden salad with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Creamy Mushrooms $15.00
    • Served with bacon, grilled tomato and toast
  • Big Breakfast $19.00
    • Bacon, Eggs, sausage, grilled tomato, hash browns and toast
  • Homemade Pie $15.00
    • Chefs homemade pie of the day with salad
  • Tommy $20.00
    • Fresh tomato, caramelized onion, feta and basil pesto
  • Affogato $16.50
    • Vanilla bean ice cream with a coffee shot and your choice of liqueur on the side.
  • Kids Combo $14.50
    • Popcorn first followed by your choice of main, ice cream sundae & a drink
  • Chicken Nuggets $10.50
    • Six chicken nuggets & chips or sauté fresh vegetables
  • Tempura fish sliders $16.50
  • Fish and Chips $24.50
    • Tempura battered fresh market fish, green salad, fries & house tartare sauce
  • Garlic bread $8.50
  • Wedges with bacon $15.50
  • Linguini $15.50
    • With medley of mediterranean vegetables, topped with parmesan & basil oil. Add chicken: $19.50
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl $31
    • sweet brown rice, panko crumbed egg, pickled cucumber, ginger, sweet wasabi and seaweed salad
  • Salmon Green Papaya Salad $23.5
    • home smoked salmon, sprouts, cucumber, crushed peanuts, green beans, fresh coriander and spicy fish sauce dressing
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $3
  • Korean Fried Chicken $22
    • spicy kimchi mayonnaise
  • Bang Bang Chicken $23
    • chilled chicken salad, Sichuan pepper, Chinese black vinegar, sesame dressing and toasted almonds
  • Lamb skewers ‘Old Beijing style’ Lamb shoulder $18
    • spiced cumin and chili salt, fresh mint and marinated onion
  • Takoyaki “Octopus Balls” $13
    • Kewpie Mayo, Takoyaki sauce
  • Wok Tossed Prawns $22
    • chili sambal, tomato, tamarind, spring onion, fresh pineapple, coriander and lime
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • Edamame
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • Fancy Platter - 1 $30.90
  • 8PC. REG $7.90
  • - 4 pieces Regular Teriyaki Chicken
  • Double Avocado Fresh Salmon
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Fresh Salmon
  • Malai Tikka (6 pieces) $11.00
  • Green Pea & Potato Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Mango Kulfi $4.00
  • Tangri Kabab (3 pieces) $10.00
  • Chicken Saag Wala $12.00
  • Chilli Chicken $12.00
  • Paneer Naan $4.00
  • Chick Pea Curry Reg $7.50 L $12.00
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Lamb S $11.30 / L $12.30
  • Avocado N/A
  • Vegeterian $17.50
  • Vegeterian $10.00
  • Lamb $10.00
  • Vegeterian S $11.50 / L $12.50
  • Satay N/A
  • Tatsuta-age salad $14.00
    • Deep fried chicken with mung bean
  • Fresh Salmon D $16.90 / B $20.90
  • Tofu Salad $11.00
  • Chicken Miso dare D $14.90 / B $18.90
    • Sweet miso flavoured chicken
  • Tiger Prawn Tempura (4 pcs) $11.00
  • Chicken Katsu D $14.90 / B $18.90
    • Bread crumbed chicken cutlet
  • Takoyaki $8.00
    • Octopus balls
  • Yumo Platter $46.00
  • Plain cheese
    • cheese
  • Spanish
    • cheese, feta, chorizo sausage, artichoke hearts, pickled
  • Chicken Satay
    • cheese, cream cheese, chicken, cashew nuts, spring onion, satay sauce
  • Cranberry chicken
    • cheese, chicken, cream cheese, cranberry sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon
    • Cheese, chicken, bacon, mushrooms, pineapple
  • Marinara
    • cheese, cream cheese, shrimps, scallops, mussels, calamari, clams, seafood sauce
  • Ham & Tomato
    • ham, cheese, fresh tomato
  • Meat Lovers
    • cheese, salami, pepperoni, bacon, ham, chicken
  • ●Salads
  • ●Mains
  • Thai chicken salad $15.50
    • Tender chicken sauteed in a spicy honey, ginger thai sauce, tossed with crispy noodles, roasted cashews + salad greens
  • Fat toast and jam $6.50
    • Fresh homemade bread with a selection of preserves
  • Fish goujons and chips $10.50
    • Crumbed fish served w fries + lemon aioli
  • Zest benedict $16.50
    • Fat toast, bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, cracked pepper
  • Eggs on toast $9.50
    • Eggs cooked to your liking on fat toast
  • Chicken caesar $17.50
    • Sauté slithers of tender chicken with cos + mixed lettuce, streaky bacon, garlic croutons, pesto, shaved parmesan + egg dressing
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