Takara 14 Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Takara 14, a remarkable cocktail bar nestled in the heart of Washington, DC. This Japanese gem, located at 1326 14th St NW, invites diners to embark on a flavorful journey through its carefully curated menu.
- Hot Small Plates: Indulge in the luxurious A5 Wagyu Takaki, paired with vibrant ponzu and charred green onions, or enjoy comforting Chicken Teriyaki.
- Cold Side Plates: Fresh Hokkaido Scallops and Blue Fin Tuna tantalize the palate, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to high-quality seafood.
- Salads: Crisp and refreshing options, including Hijiki and Sunomono salads, offer a perfect balance to the robust flavors.
Customer reviews highlight the exceptional omakase experience and unique sushi rolls. With a cozy ambiance and attentive service, Takara 14 promises a memorable dining experience that celebrates the essence of Japanese culinary tradition.
COLD SIDE SMALL PLATES
Hamachi
fried shredded potatoe, truffle yuzu drizzle
House Smoked
Norwegian salmon, garlic edamame mash, basil oil, soy sake salmon roe
Blue Fin Tuna
tofu puree, roasted sesame seed, wasabi tobiko
Hokkaido Scallop
granny smith apple puree, salted purple shiso
Sweet Botan Ebi Civeche
spot prawn, cucumber shreds
Cherry Smoked Mackerel 14.00
granny smith apple, charred green onions, sesame aioli
Seaweed Salad
Hijiki Salad
Sunomono Salad
cucumber, wakame (seaweed) octopus, shrimp, snow crab
SALADS
HOT SMALL PLATES
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
butter ponzu, bonito flakes
Grilled Nasu (Eggplant)
awase miso, sweet potato mash, enoki tempuawase miso, sweet potato mash, enoki tempura
A5 Wagyu Takaki
Miyazaki A5 wagyu , ponzu, shredded radish, charred green onion, togarashi (Japanese five spice
Chicken Karrage
Japanese fried chicken
Vegetable Tempura
nasu, lotus root, shiso, shitake mushroom
Sake Shrooms
mixed shrooms sauteed in sake butter
Chashu
pork belly, dashi braised radish, pickled lotus root, plum
Salmon Kama
fried salmon jaw
Chicken Teriyaki
charred cabbage, grilled shishito pepper
Akami
Chu Toro
O Toro
Salmon
Salmon Toro
Madai (Japanese Snapper)
Hamachi (Yellow Tail)
Saba (Mackerel)
Aji (Horse Mackerel)
Ikura (Soy Sake Salmon Roe)
Ika (Squid)
shiso and plum
Tako (Octopus)
Hotate (Scallop)
Botan Ebi (Sweet Spot Prawn)
Ebi (Steamed Shrimp)
SUSHI
VEGE SUSHI
Shitake Mushroom
Hijiki Seaweed
Nasu (Eggplant)
Sushi Roll Combo
OMAKASE (TRUST THE CHEF)
SASHIMI
Sashimi
Sushi (6pcs) Sashimi (9pcs) Roll
SUSHI SASHIMI
NIGIRI
Prime Nigiri Tasting (8pc)
Chef top picks
Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Yellow Scallion Roll
Avocado Roll
California Roll
Snow crab, cucumber, avocado, wasabi tobiko
Cucumber Roll
Ume Shiso Roll
Cucumber, perilla leaf, plum
Eel Roll
ROLLS
HOUSE ROLLS
Ruby Roll
toro, pickled raddish, scallion
Citrine Roll
Seared salmon, avocado, green onion, Japanese mayo, potato crisps
Topaz Roll
House smoke salmon, green onion, avocado, crème fraiche
Garnet Roll
shrimp tempura, avocado, eel, pickled lotus, shiso, plum sauce
Gold Roll
yellow tail, avocado, shredded potato, ginger scallion
Jade Roll
Seared A5 wagyu, green oinion, charred cabbage, sesame truffle salt
Opal Roll
almon, yellow tail, tuna, pickled radish, cucumber, wrapped in sesame soy paper
Mochi Ice Cream
strawberry, green tea, coconut
Japanaese Cheesecake
Mineoka Tofu
DESSERTS
LUNCH PLATE
L-Chicken Teriyaki
Rice, seaweed salad, shrimp tempura, seasonal fruit
L-Vege
sweet potato tempura, lotus root, shitake, grilled eggplant, seaweed salad
L-Sushi
California roll, tuna, salmon, yellow tail, eel, seaweed salad
Tempura
eel, shrimp, salmon, seaweed salad
L-Miso Ramen
pork belly, green onion, charred cabbage, mung sprouts, egg, seaweed
LUNCH RAMEN
LUNCH RICE BOWLS
L-Chirashi
Assorted fish, pickled ginger, pickled radish
L-Tuna Don
Slices of blue fin tuna, green onions, roasted sesame seeds
L-Salmon Don
Slices of salmon, green onion, roasted sesame seeds
L-Unagi Don
Eel, sansho, green onion, roasted sesame seeds, eel sauce