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

  • -vegetables $7.50
  • Combination $10.30
  • Deep fried $2.00
  • Chow mein
    • With noodles
  • mushrooms $0.20
  • Chicken $9.80
  • Cheese $2.50
  • Chicken salt chips $2.90
  • Grissini Italiano $9.9
    • Italian breadsticks, Parma ham & pesto
  • Vegetariana $13.90
    • Selection of vegetables, feta & olives
  • Chicken Caesar Salad $14.90
    • Crisp lettuce, smoked chicken, streaky bacon, croutons & Caesar dressing
  • Di Salse $5.90
    • Selection of 3 dips to accompany bread
  • Mussels $17.90
    • Green lip, steamed in white wine, garlic, chili & lemon topped with fresh italian parsley
  • Salmon & Shrimp Salad $14.90
    • Sliced smoked salmon, shrimp, tomato, cucumber, mixed greens, coriander & lime dressing topped with dill aioli & fresh lemon
  • Margherita $12.90
    • Classic, mozzarella, sliced tomato & fresh basil
  • Bruschetta $8.90
    • Diced fresh tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil, rocket & parmigiano, on freshly toasted bread
  • Prawn Linguine $27.00
    • garlic, chilli, parsley, pecorino, olive oil
  • Tomato Salad $18.00
    • bocconcini, cucumber, basil, pickled red onion (v) (GF).
  • Pulled Pork Sliders $19.50
    • apple relish, cress, aioli (3)
  • Snapper & Prawn $26.00
    • chilli, caper, spring onion
  • Brulée $15.00
    • vanilla, strawberries, shortbread
  • Ham & Pineapple Pizza $9.50
  • Fresh Fish Fillet — celeriac remoulade, preserved lemon aioli, fried $28.50
  • Mixed Greens $8.50
    • sherry vinaigrette, pecorino (v )(GF)
  • -Biriyani $17.00
    • Chicken, lamb, vegetable marinated in yoghurt, spices and steamed rice
  • Aloo Palak $14.50
    • Spinach and potato curry
  • Chicken Vindaloo $20.50
    • The famous South Indian dish made with tender chicken and hot ground spices
  • Chawal (Rice Dishes)
  • Vegetable Paratha $4.00
  • Thali $30.00
    • A vegeterian banquet. A delightful array of vegeterian dishes which include Pakoras, Aloo Gobi, Dhal Makhani, Navrattan Korma. This is all served with rice, naan, raita,mango chutney and a small salad which is a complete meal
  • Lamb Samosa $9.00
    • Deep fried triangular pastries filled with spiced vegetables and minced lamb
  • Chilli Chicken $20.50
    • Barbequed chicken pieces pan fried with fresh seasonal vegetables and chilli
  • Chocolate Mudcake $12
    • served with vanilla ice cream
  • Fish Burger $21
    • crumbed fresh fish, homemade tartare sauce, salad greens & served on a toasted fresh bun
  • Fries $8
    • served with tomato & aioli sauce
  • Dessert Special P.O.A
    • server to advise
  • Mellick Wedges $15
    • topped with crispy bacon, sour cream & sweet chili sauce
  • Chicken & Bacon $24
    • napoli sauce, topped with mozzarella, chicken, bacon, brie, onion & cranberry sauce
  • Side Salad $5
  • Chicken & Avocado Salad $22
    • grilled chicken, avocado, red onion, spinach, cashew nuts, house salad mix, with mango dressing & kumara crisps
  • Italiano Spice $27.50
    • Salami, Feta, Olives, Chilli & Roasted Peppers
  • Bruschetta 2 Pieces $15.50
    • Toasted French Style Bread with our own Tomato Salsa, Pesto & Mozzarella
  • Obr Supreme S $18 M $23.50 L $26.50
    • A Little of Everything From Above, Excluding Seafood
  • Vegetarian S $18 M $23.50 L $26.50
    • Mushrooms, Capsicum, Spinach, Tomato, Olives, Brie & Sweet Chilli Aioli
  • Obr Chicken $27.50
    • Chicken, Mushroom, Roast Potato, Bacon & BBQ Sauce
  • Spaghetti Bolognaise
  • Obr Chicken S $18 M $23.50 L $26.50
    • Chicken, Mushroom, Roast Potato, Bacon & BBQ Sauce
  • Chocolate Plate $15.50
    • chocolate cheesecake, gourmet chocolate ice cream, warm chocolate brownie & a splash of chocolate ganache
  • Moroccan Chicken Wrap $16.00
    • Moroccan flavored chicken, hummus, baby spinach, sun-dried tomato, tzatziki, apple & pine nuts wrapped in a warm tortilla
  • Small Fries $4.50
  • Chicken Breast $30.00
    • Stuffed with basil & cream cheese served on top of a creamy mushroom & bacon risotto
  • Cornerstone Burger $18.00
    • Our own homemade beef pattie, cheese, bacon
  • Hot Platter $20.00
    • An assortment of deep-fried nibbles served with fries & 2-4 people
  • Mozzarella Sticks $10.00
    • Crumbed Mozzarella, deep-fried & served with plum
  • Roast Pumpkin Salad $16.00
    • warm roasted pumpkin, blue cheese, cashews & baby spinach, drizzled with a maple & balsamic dressing
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • With roasted garlic butter
  • Wok Tossed Prawns $22
    • chili sambal, tomato, tamarind, spring onion, fresh pineapple, coriander and lime
  • Prawn Lettuce Cups $19.5
    • chilled prawn San choi bao, baby cos lettuce, spring onion, coriander, chestnuts, fresh lime & garlic crumb
  • Tuna Sashimi $24.9
    • sesame seared, ponzu citrus dressing, pickled radish, ginger, spring onion and wonton crisps
  • Teriyaki Salmon Bowl $31
    • sweet brown rice, panko crumbed egg, pickled cucumber, ginger, sweet wasabi and seaweed salad
  • Takoyaki “Octopus Balls” $13
    • Kewpie Mayo, Takoyaki sauce
  • Spring Rolls $13.5
    • free range chicken, prawn, vermicelli, fresh coriander, water chestnuts and garlic shoots
  • Confit Duck Leg $31
    • roasted kumara, rice noodle salad, hoisin-sesame dressing and ginger orange marmalade
  • Tempura Eggplant $19
    • soy caramel, Sichuan, sesame, mint, crispy shallots
  • Garlic Bread $4.50
  • Smoked Chicken Melt $15.50
    • Smoked chicken, cream cheese, camembert, red onion jam and avocado.
  • Cajun Chicken Thighs $15.50
    • apricot chutney and mesculin salad on a toasted Turkish bread
  • Shoestring Fries $4.50 Sm / $6.50 Lg
    • with aioli
  • Salmon Melt $15.50
    • Salmon, baby capers, red onion, and cheddar on top of a horseradish cream cheese spread and lime aioli.
  • Antipasto Platter $9.50 Sm / $18 Lg
  • Salmon Salad $15.50
    • with Wasabi aioli
  • Calamari Salad $15.50
    • with citrus Thai dressing
  • Selectiones De Pan Serves 2/3 $16.00
    • A sample of breads from all of the above
  • Bread and Cured Ham / Jamon Con Pan Frito $10.50
    • Serrano jamon on garlic croutes & green mojo dressing
  • Olives / Aceitunas Calentados $6.00
    • Warmed olives marinated in oil lemon and chilli
  • Pork Ribs / Costlla De Cerdo $19.00
    • Slaw braised pork ribs with gourmet potatoes and healthy slaw
  • Plain Bread / Pan Caliente $4.00
    • Warmed fresh bread
  • Lamb Cutlets on Pearl Barley Risotto / Chuletas De Cordero $22.00
    • Grilled lamb cutlets on pearl barley risotto with parmesan, mascarpone & wild rocket
  • Tomato Relleno $12.00
    • Slow roasted stuffed tomato with mozzarella, pine nuts, baby spinach, quail egg & quinoa crust on bread
  • Ostrich Loin / Avestruz $24.00
    • Moroccan spiced ostrich loin on creamed polenta, broccolini & red wine port jus
  • Biryani Chicken / Lamb / Vegetable - Basmati rice cooked with chicken, lamb or vegetables. Served with 2 poppadoms and raita. $16.00
  • Chicken Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with tender boneless chicken, peas, onions and spices. $10.00
  • Shahi Paneer - Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with crushed almonds, cream and tomatoes, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • Korma Lamb / Chicken / Vegetable - Traditionally a mild dish cooked in a creamy sauce made of almond paste, cream and spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $16.00
  • Mixed Vegetable Pulao - Basmati rice cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables and spices. $7.50
  • Little India Chilly Chutney - For the daring!!! $3.50
  • Lacha Parantha - Unleavened wholemeal flour bread layered with lashings of ghee. Baked in the tandoor. $4.00
  • Amritsari Chole - Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, finished with freshly ground spices, served with a naan & basmati rice. $14.00
  • House Side Salad $4.90
  • Pork Ribs - Full Pack $35.90
    • Served with french fries and corn on the cob
  • French Fries $4.90 Sm / $7.90 Lg
  • The Phoenix $24.00
    • Grilled chicken, smoked bacon, brie, avocado, cashew nuts and cranberry swirl
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings (3) $4.90
  • Chicken Pita Pocket $15.00
    • Stuffed with grilled chicken breast, tomato, onion, mozzarella and cous cous
  • Two Eggs (Poached or Scrambled) $6.00
  • All served with fries and salad or roasted potatoes and vegetables plus ice-cream sundae to follow
  • Scotch fillet (350gm), roasted bone marrow, wild mushrooms & pesto crumb, triple cooked chips $39.00
  • Chocolate marquise, apricot & pastachio $13.00
  • Crispy lamb shoulder, feta, orange, carrot, harissa & pomegranite dressing $18.00
  • Marinated tiger prawns with foccacia $18.00
  • Salt & pepper squid, miso aioli $17.00
  • Classic caesar $20.00
  • Confit pork belly, carrot caramel, crispy squid & fennel salad $30.00
  • Prosuito, pineapple, pink peppercorn $23.00
  • - 8 pieces Fresh Salmon Supreme & Double Avocado
  • - 4 pieces Tuna & Cucumber
  • - 4 pieces Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • - 8 pieces Teriyaki Chicken & Double Avocado
  • - 8 pieces Jumbo Teriyaki Chicken
  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado
  • Fancy Platter - 2 $32.90
  • - 4 pieces Daikon Hosomaki
  • Cake Slices
  • Chilli Chicken Tenders $6.00
  • Chicken Salad $5.50
  • The Classic Choice
  • Carrot Cake $3.50
  • Ham Salad $5.50
  • Focaccia Beef $5.00
  • Custard Square $3.50
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