taka's kitchen - Fremantle

Taka has been around for a long time and hasn't changed much over the years other than a few menu alterations, price increases and, IMO a disappointment, their sushi rolls used to have wasabi rolled up in them but that stopped being a thing a few years ago. There's nothing fancy to their food, don't expect any Japanese artistry, things are just flung together without any care for how things look. No eating with your eyes at this place. lol. But the food tastes great for a quick grab, it's reasonably priced and I recommend after eating it for years, the Agedashi Tofu, any of the Sushi Rolls and the Salmon Don. They also used to have a great prawn dish but that's now unfortunately off the menu.Prior to Covid-19 they had started to pre-make the Sushi Rolls and sell them throughout the day from a cabinet-type setup. I thought it was a cop-out and the rolls were often stale. Taka is still good value for money in amongst other options whose prices are now over the top for average food hall takeaway but I'll drop Taka from my regular options if, once they're post-Covid-19 settled, they revert to pre-making their food instead of rolling the Sushi Rolls to order.

Great value in Fremantle. For $15 I got a large chicken katsu with rice AND a nice healthy garden salad. The food was pretty standard and what you would expect at a fast food sort of place but all that for $15 is a bargain! Their wasabi also had a good kick to it.

This restaurant is perfect for anyone seeking affordable Japanese cuisine. It is owned and operated by Japanese individuals, and while the menu has been adjusted to appeal to Western palates, the dishes are still authentic Japanese fare. The sushi is freshly made to order, the rice is prepared in traditional Japanese style, and the teriyaki chicken is particularly tasty. It is a food court setting, so the service is fast-paced and efficient, although the trays may not always be completely dry from being washed.

Always the most popular spot in the Old Shanghai. Cheap and cheerful. The sushi is good and fresh 9 times out of ten, the teriyaki and katsu dishes are also good. The soups are pretty terrible. such a Freo institution, cant see them going anywhere/changing any time.

The chicken katsu was delicious! I also had the avocado roll and miso soup. Both good. My cravings were satisfied.