Takara serves up exquisite Japanese food in their authentically decorated restaurant on the Strand in Wellington.

From freshly rolled sushi to melt-in-your-mouth tuna or nigiri (NZ eel) you will find it hard to choose from their amazing menu.

Their chefs are expertly trained in Japanese cuisine while their staff and service is second to none.

Try the outstanding karage lunch box or the massive sashimi plate for dinner.

Overview

Price Range Reasonable
Ambience Lively
Accepts credit cards Yes
Noise level Upbeat
Licence This venue is licenced
Food Options Vegetarian

Products and specialities

Japanese restaurant
Licensed
Dine in
Takeaway
Catering
Sushi
Lunch
Dinner
Brunch

Hours

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  • HolidaysClosed
Reviews

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This has to be the best place to get Asian-style cuisine in Tauranga. Their spacious restaurant on The Strand has a large outdoor area, making it a nice place to dine alfresco and watch the world go by. I’m pretty much a teriyaki chicken girl and love a good tempura prawn but I’m yet to find any tasty morsel at Takara that I don’t enjoy. It’s also a great place for big groups and the birthday boy or girl gets treated to happy birthday - complete with music - and an impressive free dessert.

This popular Tauranga restaurant moved around the corner to the main dining strip on The Strand about 18 months ago. Their menu is extensive and affordable and I’m yet to try a dish that wasn’t delicious, fresh and flavoursome. This one is a great place for larger groups and the staff - in particular co-owner Rachel - really know how to make diners feel welcome. They also play a hilarious birthday song for the birthday boy or girl and serve them up a yummy free dessert - what more could you want?

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FANTASTIC food and wonderful service at a reasonable price

The service is always top notch and the food is simply yummy.....

Love Takara! Karage Chicken is like the real thing and love that they great us with a Namaste!

The best Japanese EVER!!.....

Sign of a great Japanese Restaurant is when it’s always busy! This place is excellent! If you don’t book…….be prepared to wait! It’s worth it!

Very fresh! Reasonable prices

Food and service!