TAKA Menu

TAKA is a Japanese cocktail and sushi bar located in Asbury Park, NJ. Known for its trendy atmosphere and delicious food, TAKA offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options, making it a popular choice for those seeking plant-based dishes. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes of the sushi and the quick and friendly service. With options for outdoor seating and a full bar, TAKA is perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. The reviews mention the excellent service, the fresh and flavorful sushi rolls, and the special dishes worth trying. Overall, TAKA has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike for its outstanding food and welcoming ambiance. If you're looking for a top-notch sushi experience in a stylish setting, TAKA is the place to be.

FOOD - Appetizers

Beef Negimaki

Thinly Sliced Beef, Scallions, Sweet Sauce

$16.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Lemon, Sea Salt

$12.00

Calamari

Tempura Fried, Spicy Mayo, Tempura Sauce

$17.00

Chili Shrimp

Jalapeño, Honey, Chili Threads

$18.00

Crispy Spicy Tuna

Fried Rice Cake, Spicy Tuna, Jalapeños Scallions

$14.00

Edamame

Steamed Japanese Soybeans, Sea Salt

$10.00

Guacamole & Chips

$12.00

Gyoza

Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, Soy Vinegar Sauce

$15.00

Karage

Fried Boneless Japanese Chicken Thighs, Sweet & Spicy Glaze

$15.00

Matsuri

Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Guacamole, Tortilla Chips

$15.00

Miso Soup

Shiitake Mushrooms, Seaweed, Tofu, Scallion

$6.00

Pan Seared Scallops

Miso Mustard Sauce

$18.00

Pork Spare Ribs

Soy & Sake Glaze, Scallions, Crushed Walnuts

$17.00

Salmon Poke

Avocado, Ponzu, Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumber, Scallions, Sesame Seeds

$17.00

Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura

Shrimp, Onion, Zucchini, Sweet Potato

$18.00

Shrimp Tempura App

$16.00

Shumai Pork

Steamed Pork & Shrimp Dumplings

$15.00

Taka Poke

Tuna, Avocado, Ponzu, Seaweed Salad, Pickled Cucumber, Scallions, Sesame Seeds

$17.00

Tsukune

Chicken Meatballs, Yakitori Glaze

$15.00

Tuna Tataki

Thinly Sliced Seared Peppered Tuna, Ponzu Sauce

$14.00

Vegetable Tempura

Asparagus, Zucchini, Sweet Potato, Onion

$13.00

Yellowtail & Jalapeno

Ponzu Sauce

$14.00

Crab Cakes

Lump Crabmeat, Masago Arare, Togarashi Mayo, Miso Honey Mayo

$20.00

Asian Pistachio Salad

Asparagus, Arugula, Frisee, Red Endive, Pistachio, Thai Basil Vinaigrette

$15.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine Lettuce, Yuzu Caesar, Edamame, Lotus Chips

$13.00

Hiyashi Wakame

Seaweed Salad, Sesame Vinaigrette

$12.00

House Salad

Mixed Greens, TAKA’s Ginger Vinaigrette

$13.00

Kani Salad

Shredded Kani, Spicy Mayo

$14.00

Golden Beet Salad

$16.00

FOOD - Salad

FOOD - Basic Rolls

Asparagus Roll

$9.00

Avo-Cucumber Roll

$9.00

Avocado Roll

$9.00

Avo-Asparagus Roll

$9.00

Avo-Oshinko Roll

$9.00

California Roll

$10.00

Cucumber Roll

$9.00

Eel Roll

$10.00

Eel-Asparagus Roll

$10.00

Eel Avocado Roll

$10.00

Eel Cucumber Roll

$10.00

Philly Roll

$11.00

Salmon Roll

$10.00

Salmon Asparagus Roll

$10.00

Salmon Avocado Roll

$10.00

Salmon Cucumber Roll

$10.00

Tuna Roll

$10.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll

$12.00

Sweet Potato Roll

$11.00

Tuna-Avo Roll

$10.00

Tuna-Cuc Roll

$10.00

Tuna-Scallion Roll

$10.00

Tuna-Asparagus Roll

$10.00

Veg Futomaki Roll

$10.00

Veggie Roll

$10.00

Yellowtail Roll

$10.00

Yellowtail-Avo Roll

$10.00

Yellowtail-Cuc Roll

$10.00

Yellowtail-Scal Roll

$10.00

Yellowtail-Asp Roll

$10.00

Aburi Salmon

Avocado, Cucumber & Jalapeno Roll topped with Torched Salmon, Japanese Mayo, Caramelized Soy Sauce, Togarashi

$17.00

Coconut Shrimp Roll

$19.00

Cooked On Cookman Roll

Cucumber, Cooked Salmon & Avocado Roll Topped with Furikake, Lemon

$17.00

Ebi Salmon Roll

Shrimp Tempura & Avocado Roll topped with Torched Salmon, Lobster Salad, Caramelized Soy Sauce, Sriracha & Scallions

$20.00

Eel Dragon Roll

Eel & Avocado Roll topped with Avocado, Sesame Seeds, Caramelized Soy Sauce

$17.00

Firecracker Roll

Tuna & Crunch Roll Topped with Spicy Mayo, Habanero, Sriracha, Togarashi

$15.00

Green Roll

Seaweed Salad, Avocado, Cucumber, Soy Paper, Wasabi Mayo, Chives

$13.00

Jun-San Roll

Tuna & Avocado Roll Topped with Salmon, Yellowtail, Scallion, Caramelized Soy Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Tempura Crunch

$17.00

Katsu Roll

$19.00

Lobster Roll

Avocado & Cucumber Roll topped with Yuzu Lobster Salad

$19.00

Mexican Roll

Avocado, Cucumber, Jalapeños, Togarashi, Sriracha, Guacamole

$13.00

Rainbow Roll

California Roll topped with Tuna, Salmon & Yellowtail

$15.00

Red Dragon Roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll topped with Tuna & Spicy Mayo

$17.00

Salmon Kimono Roll

Sweet Potato Roll topped Salmon and Wasabi Mayo

$17.00

Shrimp Dragon Roll

Shrimp Tempura & Avocado Roll topped with Avocado, Sesame Seeds, Caramelized Soy Sauce

$17.00

Spicy Salmon Roll

Salmon & Avocado Roll Topped with Spicy Salmon

$13.00

Spicy Tuna Roll

Tuna & Avocado Roll topped with Spicy Tuna

$13.00

Tataki Shrimp

Shrimp Tempura, Mango & Cucumber Roll topped with Tuna Tataki Chipotle Mayo & Scallions

$18.00

Tuna Kimono Roll

Sweet Potato Roll topped with Tuna and Wasabi Mayo

$17.00

Yuzu Lobster Roll

$19.00

FOOD - Specialty Rolls

FOOD - Nigiri

Eel Nigiri

$3.50

Habenero Masago

$3.50

Kani (N)

$3.00

Mackerel Nigiri

$3.50

Octopus (N)

$3.50

Salmon Nigiri

$3.50

Shrimp Nigiri

$3.50

Smoked Salmon Nigiri

$3.50

Snapper Nigiri

$6.00

Spicy Salmon Nigiri

$3.50

Spicy Tuna Nigiri

$3.50

Tamago Nigiri

$3.50

Toro Nigiri

$9.00

Tuna Nigiri

$3.50

Uni Nigiri

$7.00

White Fish Nigiri

$3.50

Yellowtail Nigiri

$3.50

Squid (N)

$3.50

Pickled Salmon (N)

$6.50

Eel Sashimi

$5.00

Fluke Sashimi

$5.00

Habenero Masago

$5.00

Ikura (S)

$5.00

Kani Sashimi

$5.00

Mackerel Sashimi

$5.00

Octopus

$5.00

Salmon Sashimi

$5.00

Shrimp Sashimi

$5.00

Smoked Salmon Sashimi

$5.00

Spicy Salmon Sashimi

$5.00

Spicy Tuna Sashimi

$5.00

Tamago Sashimi

$5.00

Toro (S)

$14.00

Tuna Sashimi

$5.00

White Fish (S)

$5.00

Yellowtail Sashimi

$5.00

Uni (S)

$12.00

Squid (S)

$5.00

FOOD - Sashimi

FOOD - Entrees

Braised Short Rib

Haricots Verts, Wasabi Mashed, Frizzled Onions

$34.00

Chicken Katsu

Panko Chicken Breast, Haricots Verts, Tonkatsu BBQ Sauce, White Rice

$24.00

Chicken Teriyaki

Boneless Chicken Thighs, Haricots Verts, Red Peppers, White Rice

$24.00

Curry Chicken

Panko Fried Chicken Breast, Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$24.00

Curry Shrimp

Pan Seared Shrimp, Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$29.00

Curry Veggie

Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$19.00

Dinner Burger

oz Beef Burger, Purple Sweet Potato Fries, Sauteed Onions, Umami Ketchup, Japanese Mayo

$18.00

Meatloaf

Haricots Verts, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sauteed Onions, White Rice

$26.00

Nigiri Straight Up

Pieces of Nigiri including Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail

$34.00

Nigiri Supreme

Toro, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Uni, Ikura, Shrimp, Eel

$48.00

NY Strip

Fingerling Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Miso Butter Glaze

$45.00

Pork Chop

$36.00

Sakana

Fish of the Day, Corn Pudding, Seasonal Succotash

$36.00

Salmon

Yuzu Citrus Mayo or Japanese BBQ Sauce, White Rice, Seasonal Vegetables

$31.00

Shrimp Teriyaki

Pan Seared Shrimp, Teriyaki Sauce, Haricots Verts, Red Peppers, White Rice

$29.00

Soba Chicken Soup

$21.00

Soba Shrimp Soup

$23.00

Soba Veggie Soup

$16.00

Sushi Extravaganza

Pieces of Nigiri, Pieces of Sashimi, and One Roll

$49.00

Tofu Entree

Mushroom Medley, Broccolini, Garlic Soy Sauce, White Rice

$19.00

Udon Chicken Soup

$21.00

Udon Shrimp Soup

$23.00

Udon Veggie Soup

$16.00

Wasabi Tuna

$32.00

Fish 'N Chips

Halibut, House Made Tartar Sauce, French Fries

$27.00

OZ Salmon

$8.00

Avocado Side

$5.00

Brown Rice

$3.00

Grilled Chicken Breast

$6.00

Haricot Verts

$8.00

Panko Chicken

$6.00

Plain Soba

$7.00

Plain Udon

$7.00

Seasonal Vegetables

$5.00

Tortilla Chips

$2.00

Regular Fries

$6.00

Purple Sweet Potato Tempura Fries

$8.00

Side Broccoli

$4.00

Side Bok Choy

$4.00

Side Cucumbers

$5.00

Side Eel Sauce

$0.00

Side Fingerlings

$8.00

Side House Salad

$7.00

Side Mushroom Rice

$4.00

Side Oshinko

$3.00

Side Reg Mashed

$4.00

Side Short Rib Sauce

$0.00

Side Shrimp

$10.00

Side Spicy Mayo

$0.00

Side Tempura Sauce

$0.00

Side Teriyaki Sauce

$0.00

Side Tofu

$6.00

Side Wasabi Mashed

$4.00

Sushi Rice

$4.00

White Rice

$3.00

FOOD - Sides

LUNCH - Lunch

Roll Combo

$12.00

Chicken Katsu Box

Panko Fried Chicken Breast, Small Miso Soup, California Roll, Potato Croquette, House Salad, Potato Salad, Seaweed Salad

$16.00

Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Panko Crusted Chicken Purple Sweet Potato Tempura Fries, Wasabi Coleslaw, Mesclun Mix, Tomato, Yuzu Aioli

$12.00

Half Chicken Curry

Panko Fried Chicken Breast, Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$12.00

Half Curry Shrimp

Pan Seared Shrimp, Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$15.00

Half Veg Curry

Japanese Style Curry, Seasonal Vegetables, White Rice

$11.00

Lunch Burger

Oz. Beef Burger, Sautéed Onion, Wasabi Coleslaw, Purple Sweet Potato Tempura Fries, Umami Ketchup, Japanese Mayo

$13.00

Pork Belly Ramen

Slow Braised Pork Belly, Ramen Noodles Bamboo Shoots, Wood Ear Mushroom, Fish Cake, Miso Pork Broth

$13.00

Veggie Ramen

Seasonal Vegetables, Ramen Noodles Vegetarian Broth

$13.00