Taka

Japanese / sushi in Asbury Park, New Jersey · $$$

Chef Taka Shimizu's Japanese restaurant and lounge (since 2005) for sushi, seasonal small plates and one of the area's largest Japanese whisky and sake lists.

Why go: New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

Visiting Taka

• Address660 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
• Phone732-775-1020
• Websitetakaasbury.com
• Price$$$
• Typical visitAbout 1.5 hours
• Good forDate, friends
• VibeUpscale, bar scene
• ServesLunch, dinner
• Indoors?Indoor
• Last checked2026-09-25

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