Taka, Asbury Park, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Taka Japanese Restaurant, Asbury Park, NJ. A dining review

Taka, an Asian fusion upscale restaurant in a casual, chic setting,
is noted for their excellent sushi and Japanese fusion dishes.

Taka Japanese Restaurant
660 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ

Taka Restaurant Highlights

Fare:  Japanese-Asian Fusion

Price: Moderate - Expensive

Food Quality: Creatively prepared with fresh ingredients. Excellent sushi and Japanese fusion dishes

Service: Friendly & attentive

Decor: Ambiance is upscale, chic, with a SOHO New York feel to it.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to F stars = Best in Class

Noise Level:  Moderate - High

Dress: Upscale Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy excellent sushi and Japanese fusion food with upscale, chic ambiance and a good mix of food and drinks.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer traditional Japanese food in a traditional Japanese setting without the frills.

Recommended dishes: When available, The Nigiri & Sashimi with 8 pieces assorted nigiri, 6 pieces assorted sashimi, The Sesame Coated Tuna with Bean Sauce; Barbecued Salmon; and The Sushi specials.

Liquor: Full bar service with a good selection of cocktails and beers.

Taka, a popular spot with millennials who enjoy sushi and Japanese - Asian fusion an upscale yet casual, chic setting.

The decor and ambiance are attractive with a SOHO New York feel to it. The interior is adorned with a large cartoon like mural with geisha's facing samurai warrior, white Japanese lanterns hung over the dining room, and tables imported from Japan.

The setting is romantic and a great place to take a date.

Part owner and chef Takahiro Hirai runs the kitchen that serves a menu of well executed, artfully crafted Japanese dishes.
Taka is not your typical sushi place. If you enjoy sushi, you must try Taka. They feature a high end, eclectic menu, creatively prepared with fresh ingredients.

Chef Takahiro Hirai honed his cooking skills early on in Miami Beach and Nantucket at some of the top sushi restaurants. Prior to opening Taka, he worked at Kessler's Catering in Elberon, NJ.

Suggest sticking to the traditional Japanese dishes, especially Sushi, the Japanese dishes are excellent. While the non-Japanese selections are good, they are not up par with the well-executed and artfully presented selections as the traditional Japanese dishes.

While prices can be expensive for certain specials, the menu has less pricey items for diners with a limited budget.

Save room for dessert, they are prepared on site and are worth the extra calories. Try the Bittersweet Chocolate Cake or the Green Tea Cheesecake.

Taka is open for lunch & dinner, seven days/week

Street metered parking is available

(updated: September 2024)