We were greeted by an outstanding server who explained the whole menu. The server also mentioned that the cook makes all the dishes from scratch and can adjust them to suite anybody’s dietary restrictions. I ordered a simple sautéd vegetable with steamed tofu Thai dish. It was absolutely wonderful!
They take LAST ORDER at 830pm. Closes at 9pm - Edit
All food is made from scratch, no preparation is began until order is placed. Soup is even made one bowl at a time. They can make meals for any dietary needs. Voted Best Thai of the Florida Keys several times. Highly recommended.
Highly recommend if in the area. Was very good food and would definitely visit again. You’ll have to specify no egg for some dishes, they asked if we wanted fish sauce so were aware why we said no egg!
We read the prior reviews about wait times, etc. but with limited options in the area and a love of Thai food, decided to take a chance on a Saturday night. We arrived to only one other party in the restaurant at 6:30, but it was fairly full of customers by the time we left. Waitress was prompt and told me anything could be made vegan because they make it all fresh. Ordered Mango Fried Rice with tofu and my vegetarian husband ordered Drunken Noodles with tofu. The food came out steaming hot in 20 minutes so we were pleasantly surprised by that. Everything was delicious! My dish had nice sized chunks of mango-yum! We are in the area for two weeks, so I think we’ll be back. If you’re in Marathon, give it a try. I would honestly give it 5 stars, but Happy Cow’s system only lets you award 4 stars unless the restaurant is fully vegan.
We ordered takeout from Takara on a recent trip to Marathon. As other reviews have said, it wasn’t the best Thai food I’ve ever had but it was fine. We got the Panang curry and summer rolls, which were good but the lemongrass chili tofu sauté was just okay. Also, as other reviews have said, plan a little extra time here - our takeout order took an hour to get ready, which they told us on the phone so we just hung out until then.
Lots of vegan options. Pretty good Thai food. The server was friendly, but didn’t bother to ttell us that it would be an hour and a half wait for food AFTER we ordered. One hour to receive miso soup, and a couple other apps, and another half hour to receive the entrées. 
We thought the long wait must’ve been because it was Friday night.
This small restaurant is right across from the marina where our boat was moored for a couple of days and the food was pretty good, so we went back the next night again, and there was not one customer in the restaurant. This time we specifically asked how long it would be to get our food. The waitress said about 35 minutes and that there were many tickets ahead of ours. (I think they give priority to take out orders.) We said we wanted to make sure that it wouldn’t be longer than 35 minutes and the waitress got rude. Her attitude was that she didn’t care at all, so we left and went to the pizza place next door. No vegan cheese but good pizza and very nice friendly staff.
My wife and I were staying in Marathon for a week, and did not really consider just how scarce vegan options were on the island. Luckily, we found Takara Thai House! Our waitress, Mandy (I think) was vegetarian herself and was EXTREMELY helpful in letting us know what was and wasn't vegan.
The food itself is pretty good, but not great. But hey, this isn't NYC so it definitely exceeded my expectations for the Florida Keys. Cheap beer too!
8 Reviews
First Review by Ecnal
oznofla
Points +74
Very friendly and accommodating - Edit
We were greeted by an outstanding server who explained the whole menu. The server also mentioned that the cook makes all the dishes from scratch and can adjust them to suite anybody’s dietary restrictions. I ordered a simple sautéd vegetable with steamed tofu Thai dish. It was absolutely wonderful!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-28
Pros: Accommodating , Friendly
Guest
DoctorMadnessCustom
Points +6
They take LAST ORDER at 830pm. Closes at 9pm - Edit
All food is made from scratch, no preparation is began until order is placed. Soup is even made one bowl at a time. They can make meals for any dietary needs. Voted Best Thai of the Florida Keys several times. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Polite and Intelligent Service, Meals made from scratch, LOTS of vegan/vegetarian options!
Cons: The impatience of other guest, The restaurant stays about 74 (kinda cold!)
Guest
lessdoug
Points +1012
Delicious food, little bit of a wait - Edit
Highly recommend if in the area. Was very good food and would definitely visit again. You’ll have to specify no egg for some dishes, they asked if we wanted fish sauce so were aware why we said no egg!
Read moreGuest
cam0226
Points +16
Very nice experience! - Edit
We read the prior reviews about wait times, etc. but with limited options in the area and a love of Thai food, decided to take a chance on a Saturday night. We arrived to only one other party in the restaurant at 6:30, but it was fairly full of customers by the time we left. Waitress was prompt and told me anything could be made vegan because they make it all fresh. Ordered Mango Fried Rice with tofu and my vegetarian husband ordered Drunken Noodles with tofu. The food came out steaming hot in 20 minutes so we were pleasantly surprised by that. Everything was delicious! My dish had nice sized chunks of mango-yum! We are in the area for two weeks, so I think we’ll be back. If you’re in Marathon, give it a try. I would honestly give it 5 stars, but Happy Cow’s system only lets you award 4 stars unless the restaurant is fully vegan.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-29
Pros: Food served nice and hot , Quick service, Cute place
Guest
lilasyoga
Points +874
Zweimal Curry zweimal happy - Edit
Leckere Curry Varianten in vegan. Edamame auf den Punkt.
Read moreGuest
lasellars
Points +109
Fine option in veg-scarce town - Edit
We ordered takeout from Takara on a recent trip to Marathon. As other reviews have said, it wasn’t the best Thai food I’ve ever had but it was fine. We got the Panang curry and summer rolls, which were good but the lemongrass chili tofu sauté was just okay. Also, as other reviews have said, plan a little extra time here - our takeout order took an hour to get ready, which they told us on the phone so we just hung out until then.
Read morePros: Fine veg option in a town with limited veg spots
Cons: Food was just alright, Took a while to prepare
Guest
MelVegn
Points +88
Pretty good food. 1 & 1/2 hour wait - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Pretty good Thai food. The server was friendly, but didn’t bother to ttell us that it would be an hour and a half wait for food AFTER we ordered. One hour to receive miso soup, and a couple other apps, and another half hour to receive the entrées. 
Read moreWe thought the long wait must’ve been because it was Friday night.
This small restaurant is right across from the marina where our boat was moored for a couple of days and the food was pretty good, so we went back the next night again, and there was not one customer in the restaurant. This time we specifically asked how long it would be to get our food. The waitress said about 35 minutes and that there were many tickets ahead of ours. (I think they give priority to take out orders.) We said we wanted to make sure that it wouldn’t be longer than 35 minutes and the waitress got rude. Her attitude was that she didn’t care at all, so we left and went to the pizza place next door. No vegan cheese but good pizza and very nice friendly staff.
Pros: Food
Cons: Wait time , Attitude of staff
Guest
Ecnal
Points +65
A gem for vegans in Marathon - Edit
My wife and I were staying in Marathon for a week, and did not really consider just how scarce vegan options were on the island. Luckily, we found Takara Thai House! Our waitress, Mandy (I think) was vegetarian herself and was EXTREMELY helpful in letting us know what was and wasn't vegan.
Read moreThe food itself is pretty good, but not great. But hey, this isn't NYC so it definitely exceeded my expectations for the Florida Keys. Cheap beer too!
Pros: Helpful staff, Good price vs. quality, A lot of vegan options
Cons: Small, if there's a screaming child god help you, Food is a bit on the sodium-heavy side
Guest
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