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Taste Sushi & Asian Cuisine

Taste Sushi & Asian Cuisine

 
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Taste Sushi & Asian Cuisine

Taste Sushi & Asian Cuisine

352-372-8686 4860 nw 39th avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
 

Founded in 2007, Taste has established a place in the heart of locals and tourists alike. Locally owned and operated, you may find the owners working in the kitchen crafting their secret family recipes including our award-winning pho. Enjoy all your favorite Asian meals made to order today!

Ordering Hours
Sunday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Monday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Tuesday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Wednesday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Thursday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 8 PM
Friday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 9 PM
Saturday11 AM - 2:30 PM
4 PM - 9 PM

Most Popular  

Pad Thai
A Taste top seller! Rice noodles with eggs, onions, carrots, peanuts, bean sprouts and lime.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
Vietnamese Summer Rolls (2)
Traditional rolls with chicken, shrimp, lettuce, noodles and sprouts - served with our famous peanut dipping sauce.
gluten-free.
$7.00
Chicken Dumplings (5)
Chicken dumplings - served with our ginger citrus soy dipping sauce.
$6.00
Homemade Krab Wontons (5)
Krab meat mixed with cream cheese and scallions - served with sweet chili sauce.
$7.00
Taste Fried Spring Rolls - Chicken (4)
Ground white meat chicken, carrots, onions, and clear noodles. Taste's top seller!
$7.00
Taste Fried Rice
House fried rice with bean sprouts, eggs, onions, and peas/carrots
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$12.00
F2. Pho Tai
Rice noodles with sliced beef. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$12.00
Extra Sauce
$0.75
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Broad rice noodles with eggs, basil, peppers, onions, carrots, and broccoli (Spicy)
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
F7. Pho Ga
Rice noodles with sliced chicken with our beef broth. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$12.00

Appetizers  

Vietnamese Summer Rolls (2)
Traditional rolls with chicken, shrimp, lettuce, noodles and sprouts - served with our famous peanut dipping sauce.
gluten-free.
$7.00
Taste Fried Spring Rolls - Chicken (4)
Ground white meat chicken, carrots, onions, and clear noodles. Taste's top seller!
$7.00
Fried Veggie Spring Rolls (5)
vegetarian , vegan.
$6.00
Chicken Dumplings (5)
Chicken dumplings - served with our ginger citrus soy dipping sauce.
$6.00
Fried Veggie Dumplings (5)
vegetarian , vegan.
$6.00
Homemade Krab Wontons (5)
Krab meat mixed with cream cheese and scallions - served with sweet chili sauce.
$7.00
Taste Wings (5)
Crispy wings tossed in tangy, ginger and spicy sweet sauce.
gluten-free.
$8.00
Bang Bang Chicken Appetizer
Bone-in or boneless.
$8.00
Grilled Beef Short Ribs Appetizer
$11.00
Fried Calamari
Our lightly battered calamari - served with our ginger basil tomato sauce.
$11.00
Edamame
Soy bean pods sprinkled with salt.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$7.00
Sauteed Edamame
Edamame sauteed with garlic, butter, & brown sauce
vegetarian , vegan.
$7.00
Crunchy Tofu (6)
Tofu cubes, katsu style - served with sweet ginger dipping sauce
vegetarian , vegan.
$7.00
Crispy Eggplants (6)
Crispy fried eggplant - served with sweet ginger chili dipping sauce.
vegetarian , vegan.
$7.00
Veggie Tempura Appetizer
Sauteed with onions, scallions, and bean sprouts. Served with lettuce and pickled carrots
$13.00
Shrimp Tempura Appetizer
Sauteed with onions, scallions, and bean sprouts. Served with lettuce and pickled carrots
$15.00
Salmon Tempura Appetizer
Sauteed with onions, scallions, and bean sprouts. Served with lettuce and pickled carrots
$19.00
Lettuce Wraps
Sauteed Beef, Chicken with onions, scallions and bean sprouts - served with fresh lettuce and pickled carrots.
vegetarian , vegan.
$11.00
Kim Chi
Korean pickled cabbage.
$5.00
Lime Beef
Thin slices of beef in lime juice, cilantro, onions, crispy shallots
$13.00

Salads  

Wakame Salad
Japanese seaweed salad.
gluten-free.
$6.00
Ginger Salad
Fresh lettuce, cucumber, carrots and tomatoes topped with our homemade ginger dressing.
$4.50
Pickled Cabbage Salad
Cabbage, carrots and onions topped with chopped peanuts and cilantro. TOFU / CHICKEN / SHRIMP +2.00
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$8.00
Thai Papaya Salad
Your choice of protein, basil, carrots, tomatoes, and red chili flakes tossed with a tangy sauce. CHICKEN, SHRIMP, or SQUID +1.00
gluten-free.
$16.00
Seared Tuna Salad
Our AAA tuna seared on top of our signature ginger salad, drizzled with balsamic.
gluten-free.
$14.00
Baby Octopus Salad
Baby octopus with cucumbers, daikon, wakame, scallions, and masago mixed in our spicy garlic sauce
$14.00
Squid Salad
squid with cucumbers, daikon, wakame, scallions, and masago mixed in our spicy garlic sauce
gluten-free.
$14.00
Sunomono Salad
Krab, conch, octopus, and sashimi slices with wakame, cucumber and daikon, topped with rice wine vinaigrette
$15.00

Side Soups  

Miso Soup
Contains fish stock.
gluten-free.
$3.00
Homemade Wonton Side Soup
$7.00
Sliced Beef Side Soup
gluten-free.
$6.00
Beef Ball Side Soup
gluten-free.
$6.00
Seafood Side Soup
Assorted fresh fish and an egg in our signature seafood broth
gluten-free.
$10.00
Chicken Tom Yum Side Soup
Thai tangy soup, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, basil, lime
gluten-free.
$8.00
Shrimp Tom Yum Side Soup
Thai tangy soup, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, basil, lime
gluten-free.
$8.00
Vegetarian Tom Yum Side Soup
Thai tangy soup, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, basil, lime
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$8.00
Krab & Asparagus Soup
Krab meat, asparagus, and egg drop soup
gluten-free.
$9.00
Chicken Tom Kha Side
A tangy, creamy, Thai soup with coconut milk, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, basil, and lime
gluten-free.
$9.00
Shrimp Tom Kha Side
A tangy, creamy, Thai soup with coconut milk, mushrooms, onions, lemongrass, basil, and lime
gluten-free.
$9.00

Taste's Famous Noodle Soups  

All soups are served with a veggie plate of bean sprouts, limes, jalapeno, cilantro, and Thai basil.

Can be made gluten free.

F1. Pho Dac Biet
Sliced beef, beef balls, shank, tripe. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$14.00
F2. Pho Tai
Rice noodles with sliced beef. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$12.00
F3. Pho Tai Nam
Rice noodles with sliced beef, shank. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$13.00
F4. Pho Tai Nam Sach
Rice noodles with sliced beef, shank, tripe. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$13.50
F5. Pho Bo Vien
Rice noodle with beef balls. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$12.00
F6. Pho Tai Bo Vien
Rice noodles with sliced beef, beef balls. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$13.00
F7. Pho Ga
Rice noodles with sliced chicken with our beef broth. A traditional Vietnamese soup consisting of savory beef broth with white onions, scallions and cilantro.
$12.00
F8. Hu Tieu/Mi Dac Biet
Chashu pork, shrimp, imitation krab. Seafood broth with your choice of noodles, cilantro, scallions, onions, and fried shallots
$14.00
F9. Hu Tieu/Mi Hoanh Thanh
Chashu pork and homemade pork wontons. Seafood broth with your choice of noodles, cilantro, scallions, onions, and fried shallots
$14.00
F10. Vegetarian Pho
Rice noodles, tofu, mixed veggies in veggie broth
vegetarian , vegan.
$12.00
F11. Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup
Udon noodles with tofu, mixed veggies in veggie broth
$13.00
F12. Vegetarian Ramen
Ramen noodles, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, nappa, grated ginger, seaweed, marinated egg in veggie broth.
vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
F13. Bun Bo Hue
Hot and spicy beef noodle soup.
$14.50
F14. Bun Rieu
Spicy seafood soup with tofu, shrimp, pork meatballs, egg and vermicelli noodles
$14.50
F15. Beef Rib Pho
A spin on our traditional pho with beef ribs!
$18.00
F16. Seafood Udon
Savory seafood soup with udon noodles, shrimp, krab, squid, scallops, and sesame oil
$15.50
F17. Crispy Duck Soup
Egg noodle with half crispy duck, shiitake mushroom and grated ginger.
$28.00
F18. Tom Yum Noodle
Hot and sour soup with rice noodles, marinated egg, pineapple, mushrooms, tomatoes and bean sprouts
$16.00
F19. Ramen Noodle
Ramen noodles, marinated egg, seaweed, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, grated ginger, and scallions
$15.00
F20. Taste Ramen
Authentic Japanese-style ramen with marinated egg, bamboo, seaweed, and mushrooms
$16.00

Specialties  

Make it a combo - 5.50. Miso Soup + Ginger Salad

Taste Fried Rice
House fried rice with bean sprouts, eggs, onions, and peas/carrots
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$12.00
Kimchi Fried Rice
A kimchi twist on our Taste fried rice!
gluten-free.
$14.00
Spicy Basil Fried Rice
Basil, pineapples, peas, carrots, onions, sprouts, and eggs
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$13.00
Vietnamese Fried Rice
Sausage, eggs, bean sprouts and green onions
gluten-free.
$14.00
Claypot Fried Rice
Baked fried rice topped with sauteed onions, carrots, scallions and protein (takes time)
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$15.00
Taste Seafood Deluxe Fried Rice
A deluxe spin on our house fried rice with shrimp, scallops, and lobster meat
gluten-free.
$24.00
Crispy Noodles
Crispy egg noodles served with stir-fried pork, shrimp, chicken, and mixed veggies
vegetarian.
$15.00
Stir-Fried Noodle
Noodles with stir-fried pork, shrimp, chicken, and mixed vegetables
vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
Pad Thai
A Taste top seller! Rice noodles with eggs, onions, carrots, peanuts, bean sprouts and lime.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
Broad rice noodles with eggs, basil, peppers, onions, carrots, and broccoli (Spicy)
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
Shaken Beef
Sizzling beef tenderloin with onions, scallions, and tomatoes.
gluten-free.
$18.00
Seafood Deluxe
Stir-fried shrimp, jumbo scallop, lobster, squid, and mixed veggies with white garlic sauce
gluten-free.
$25.00
Taste Duck
Half crispy duck topped with a your choice of sauce served with broccoli and carrots (Ginger sauce / Basil Sauce)
gluten-free.
$27.00
Scallops and Shiitake
Jumbo scallops, shiitake, and onions stir-fried in our house garlic sauce
gluten-free.
$22.00
Taste Claypot
Your choice of scallops or fish, sliced pork, simmered in a hot pot (takes time)
gluten-free.
$19.00
Taste Snapper
Your choice of sauce and served with broccoli and carrots. (Basil Sauce / Sweet Chili / Sriracha Garlic)
gluten-free.
$24.00
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, onions, carrots in a yellow curry sauce.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$13.00
Green Curry
Eggplants, onions and basil.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00
Red Curry
Peppers, onions, mushrooms, bamboo and basil.
gluten-free , vegetarian , vegan.
$14.00

From The Wok  

Your choice of sauteed protein with onions, scallions, carrots, and sauce.

Choose Style: Rice Platter (Traditional platter with white rice) or Noodle Bowl (Vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers)

Chicken Wok
$13.00
Pork Wok
$13.00
Tofu Wok
vegetarian.
$13.00
Beef Wok
$15.00
Shrimp Wok
$15.00
Squid Wok
$15.00
Combination Wok
Chicken, Pork, & Shrimp
$15.00
Salmon Wok
$16.00
Jumbo Scallops Wok
$19.00
Beef Tenderloin Wok
$21.00

From The Grill  

Your choice of protein grilled with a side sauce.

Choose Style: Rice Platter (Traditional platter with white rice) or Noodle Bowl (Vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumbers)

Grilled Chicken
$13.00
Grilled Pork
$13.00
Grilled Shrimp
$14.00
Grilled Sliced Steak
$14.00
Grilled Short Ribs
$18.00

Bento Boxes  

Served with a California roll (Sub tuna roll for $1.00)

Side 1: White Rice / Vermicelli Noodles (with upcharge)
Side 2: Miso Soup / Ginger Salad

Grilled Chicken Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
gluten-free.
$11.00
Grilled Pork Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
gluten-free.
$11.00
Grilled Shrimp Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
gluten-free.
$11.00
Grilled Sliced Steak Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
gluten-free.
$12.00
Bang Bang Chicken Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
$12.00
Grilled Beef Short Ribs Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
gluten-free.
$15.00
Tempura Shrimp Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
$11.00
Tempura Shrimp & Veggies Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
$13.00
Tempura Veggies Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
$11.00
Tempura Chicken Bento Box
(Lunch Only)
$11.00

Kid's Menu  

Baby Pho Kids
Small portion of pho with sliced beef or chicken.
$6.00
Grilled Meat & Rice Kids
Grilled pork or chicken with steamed rice.
$6.00
Spring Rolls & Noodles
Two chicken spring rolls with vermicelli noodles
$6.00
Sushi Rolls Kids (2)
Half an avocado and half a cucumber roll
$6.00
Tempura Chicken Kids
Smaller portion of tempura chicken.
$6.00
Tempura Shrimp Kids
Tempura shrimp and rice.
$6.00
Kid's Chicken Bites
$7.00

Side Orders  

Extra Sauce
$0.75
Side Rice Noodles
$3.00
Side Egg Noodles
$3.00
Side Vermacelli Noodles
$3.00
Side Ramen
$3.00
Side Tapioca
$3.00
Side Japanese Udon
$3.50
Side Brown Rice Noodle
$3.50
Side Broth
$0.00
Side White Rice
$2.50
Side Sushi Rice
$3.00
Sude Brown Rice
$3.00
Side Fried Egg
$2.50
Side Grilled Meat
$5.00
Side Extra Meat
$4.00
Side Kimchi
$5.00
Side Mixed Veggies
includes broccoli, carrots, onions, cabbage, and mushrooms
$3.00

Dessert  

Fried Oreos
Tempura fried served with ice cream and chocolate & caramel sauce.
$7.50
Fried Cheesecake
Tempura fried served with ice cream and chocolate & caramel sauce.
$7.50
Fried Banana
Tempura fried served with ice cream and chocolate & caramel sauce.
$7.50
Vanilla Ice Cream
$5.00
Churros
with vanilla ice cream, chocolate, & caramel
$7.50
Sticky Rice
Traditional dessert served with ice cream and coconut milk.
$8.00

Beverages  

Soft Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Pibb, or Lemonade
$3.00
Unsweet Tea
$3.00
Sweet Tea
$3.00
Green Hot Tea
$4.00
Jasmine Hot Tea
$4.00
Oolong Hot Tea
$4.00
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Fresh dripped imported Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk
$5.00
Mango Juice Tea
Black tea shaken with our fruit juice.
$4.00
Passionfruit Juice Tea
Black tea shaken with our fruit juice.
$4.00
Peach Juice Tea
Black tea shaken with our fruit juice.
$4.00
Strawberry Juice Tea
Black tea shaken with our fruit juice.
$4.00
Lychee Juice Tea
Black tea shaken with our fruit juice.
$4.00
Milk Tea
Non-dairy Choose a flavor: Thai Tea, Matcha, Original Milk Tea, or Taro
$5.00
Mango Soda Refresher
$4.00
Passionfruit Soda Refresher
$4.00
Citrus Soda Refresher
$4.00

352-372-8686

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Founded in 2007, Taste has established a place in the heart of locals and tourists alike. Locally owned and operated, you may find the owners working in the kitchen crafting their secret family recipes including our award-winning pho. Enjoy all your favorite Asian meals made to order today!