Taka

Jennifer Agatep★★★★★4 months ago

This was a great restaurant with an awesome atmosphere. It’s located right in Asbury’s downtime area. There are lots of surrounding shops, restaurants and bars. We came to Taka to celebrate my birthday and I would highly recommend a reservation for quick seating. The service was fantastic and helpful with a bunch of great recommendations from our waitress. The short ribs were my favorite — large portion and very rich and filling. The wasabi mashed potatoes were phenomenal. The sushi selection was great and the specialty rolls were extensive. I would highly recommend if you want an elevated food and dining experience.

James Nunez★★★★★a month ago

I went to Taka last night (Saturday) with my brother and his girlfriend, and it was incredible. We did not have a reservation, so the wait was just over an hour. However, it is totally worth it! They just call you when your table is ready. We walked a couple of doors down to the local brewery to have a beer and listen to music while we waited. The bar at the resturant was packed. Once we got back, we got seated right away. The staff was absolutely top-notch. They were super attentive and took amazing care of us.The food and drinks were stellar. We ordered a number of sushi rolls, and the edamame hummus was amazing—you have to try it. The drinks were great too, including my usual spicy margarita.I totally recommend Taka if you are in Asbury Park. We will definitely be back!

Tatiana Hoover★★★★★3 months ago

Taka offers delicious food and great atmosphere and service — make sure you take advantage of their lunch menu! The restaurant can get crowded in the summer, but we spent a delightful lunch there today. Our first time sitting at the bar where we had delicious drinks (expertly made by Chris) and enjoyed our favorite sushi rolls (Happy International Sushi Day!) and the bento box. It’s a lot of food! Generous servings. Delicious. (Paid) Street parking can be difficult to find.

KakuBites★★★★★9 months ago

Taka Japanese Restaurant is a long-time local gem in Asbury Park, known for reliably tasty cocktails, beef dishes, and fresh seafood. The Food: 🍤 Chili Shrimp: A delicious balance of heat and sweet. It was served piping hot, topped with jalapeño slices, red chili threads, and honey. Critique: The shrimp were slightly overdone/chewy on this visit. Tip: Mix the leftover spicy sauce with a side of white rice for a tasty side dish! 🍔 The Burger: The thick, medium-rare patty had a great beefy flavor. It was juicy and rich, served on an excellent bun. 🐚 Pan Seared Scallops: These were large and fresh, plated on cucumber slices in a moat of miso mustard sauce. Service: ⭐ Special thanks to Alex for the attentive and professional service. Her follow-ups and insider tips (such as combining the shrimp sauce with a bowl of rice) were spot on. Consistency Note: While the service was excellent, the kitchen had a rare off-night regarding execution (e.g., the overdone shrimp and shumai), likely due to the heavy dinner rush. Overall: A solid, high-end Japanese restaurant for business dinners or get-togethers.

Patricia Seugling★★★★★6 months ago

I had to put in a review for Taka! The food was amazing, especially the rice balls, and specialty rolls. However, the real standout for me was their hospitality. I stupidly forgot to request soy wrapper instead of seaweed. Even though it was 100% my fault they completely understood and re-made my rolls eating the cost. That was extremely kind, and to me that goes the extra mile! I’ll be back again for sure!