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Taka

150-152 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Recommended by 56 people

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150-152 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

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+61 8 9221 4771
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Taka

Taka delivers fast, hearty Japanese comfort food in the Perth CBD at prices that defy inner-city inflation. Longtime patrons treat this bustling canteen as an everyday ritual, pulling up a stool at long communal tables for steaming bowls of katsudon, crisp chicken karaage, and rich katsu curry. The no-frills setup moves quickly—order at the counter, pour a cup of complimentary roasted tea, and customize your tray at the self-serve condiment station. Plates land piping hot alongside warm miso soup and steamed rice.

  • Complimentary roasted tea: Self-service roasted tea and a help-yourself condiment station accompany every order.
  • Communal canteen seating: Shared cafeteria-style tables keep wait times low during peak lunchtime rushes.
  • Rapid, budget-friendly comfort: Generous rice bowls and bento staples served hot within minutes for under twenty dollars.
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Why Diners Choose Taka

Discover why Perth locals and CBD workers count on Taka for swift, generous Japanese meals.

  • Fast and Generous CBD Budget Meals

    Generous portions of classic Japanese staples are served rapidly at budget-friendly city prices, keeping ordering quick and efficient.

    The food is quite tasty, the portions are generous, the service is fast, ordering is quick, and the place is always packed with customers.

    Annie Tran

  • Complimentary Self-Serve Tea and Condiments

    Diners can help themselves to complimentary hot roasted tea and an open condiment station to accompany their meal.

    large portions with plenty of meat, good quality food, and complimentary self-serve hot tea in a well-lit and centrally located cafeteria-style restaurant.

    Mia Yip Sabo

  • Comfortable Setup for Solo Lunches

    An open cafeteria layout with shared communal tables makes solo dining natural, quick, and completely fuss-free.

    Staffs and the place was okay, I think it’s suitable for people who looking for something for lunch at work, they also organise the table suitable for people who come alone

    Lea Tran

  • Communal Seating for Quick In-and-Out Dining

    High-density shared seating allows diners to easily drop in during busy rush periods and get in and out quickly.

    The restaurant is open and seating is quite communal, you may be sitting close to or next to a stranger during busy periods.

    Jordan D

  • Enduring Decade-Old Comfort Staple

    Long-time visitors returning after a decade find the exact same comforting flavours and menu quality preserved intact.

    This place never changes, and that's a good thing. I moved away 10 years ago and was happy to find it just as I remember.

    Michael Ensly

  • Hearty Canteen-Style Satisfaction

    Guests leave thoroughly satisfied and well-fed from hearty, fresh-to-order comfort dishes without excessive costs.

    My katsu curry was hearty and delicious. I left feeling well fed and happy. This place is really a great value, and I love their help yourself tea and condiment station.

    olivia sparkman

Most-ordered hearty Japanese staples and customer favorites

  • Fish Katsu

    their fish katsu is unbeatable—haven’t found anything like it anywhere else.

    Mazidul Hakim

  • Miso Katsu Don

    Incredibly cheap ($12.50 for a large miso katsu don with miso soup), large portions with plenty of meat, good quality food

    Mia Yip Sabo

  • Karaage Chicken

    My go-to is the Large Karaage Chicken, it has a generous portion which would fill your stomach for the cheap price of $13.50.

    Jefferson

  • Teriyaki Chicken Bento

    I had the teriyaki chicken bento — generous portion, fresh salad, and the miso soup was surprisingly good for a lunch special.

    Della Fowler

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and lighter bites to complement your meal

  • Agedashi Tofu

    The best dish hands down was the agedashi tofu - it was so flavorful and perfectly filling.

    Shannon Finn

  • Takoyaki

    I settled for the takoyaki ($4 for 5) and the fish fillet and rice meal ($8.50)

    Hungry Piglet

  • Seaweed Salad

    “Seaweed Salad” was used stem wakame and chewy it was yummy!

    近藤竜太

  • Spring Rolls

    Very nice spring rolls with not too much cabbage. All served very hot & fresh which was good to see considering how quickly it came out!

    Shaun Klaassen

Before you head over

Practical dining tips for quick, budget-friendly Japanese meals in Perth CBD

  • Expect Communal Table Sharing

    During peak lunch and dinner hours, the dining room fills up quickly. Prepare to share open communal tables or sit alongside strangers.

  • Take Advantage of the Self-Serve Tea Station

    Complimentary roasted hot tea and extra sauces are available at the self-serve counter to enjoy with your meal.

  • Time Your Visit Around Peak Rush Hours

    If you prefer a quieter meal or want to avoid queues during peak times, arrive slightly outside the main midday rush.

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