About TA-KO — Asian Inspired Tacos in Stoke Newington, London N16
TA-KO is an independent restaurant at 18 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16, serving Asian-inspired tacos on handmade soft corn tortillas. We take the relaxed, casual energy of a Mexican taqueria and bring it together with the bold, bright flavours of East and Southeast Asian street food — think nahm jim, char siu, tamarind, miso, and sriracha alongside avocado, salsa, and fresh lime.
Our entire food menu is prepared without gluten, making TA-KO one of the few fully gluten-free restaurants in Stoke Newington and across North London. We don't treat gluten-free as an afterthought — it's built into everything we do.
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The Food
Our tacos are served on 12cm soft corn tortillas — a nod to Mexico's famous street food tradition — and packed with flavour combinations you won't find anywhere else in London. The menu runs from torched seabass with mandarin sambal to palm sugar-glazed beef short rib with blackberry sriracha, and our crispy cauliflower taco with black bean and tamarind ragù has become one of the most talked-about dishes in Stoke Newington.
We offer a generous selection of vegan and vegetarian tacos alongside fish, meat, and seafood options. Highlights include our char siu jackfruit with shiitake mushrooms and mango, and the blackened river trout with smoked aubergine nahm prik and lime labneh. Our infamous MSG Fries — nori-dusted with kampot pepper mayo — are a must.
Every dish is assembled in-house with care, and we change the menu seasonally to keep things fresh.
Cocktails, Wine and Drinks
Our cocktail list takes classics and twists them with the same inventive spirit as the kitchen. The Pickled Jalapeño Margarita, Toasted Rice Mezcal Old Fashioned, and Sesame Rye are among the most creative cocktails in Stoke Newington. We also serve an Espresso Martini, a Banana Negroni, and a full mocktail menu for non-drinkers.
Our wine list focuses on natural, organic, and biodynamic producers from Europe, Australia, and Argentina — available by the glass, carafe, or bottle. We also pour craft beers from London's Forest Road Brewing Co. and guest breweries.
Weekly Deals
TA-KO Tuesday: 2-for-1 tacos every Tuesday.
Happy Hour: £7.50 cocktails all night on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Private Dining in Stoke Newington
Downstairs at TA-KO, our Private Kitchen Table seats up to 16 guests for birthdays, celebrations, team dinners, and group events. It's an intimate, open-plan space where you're right next to the kitchen action.
We offer three group dining packages: Menu A at £45 per person, Menu B at £55 per person, and Menu C at £70 per person. Every package includes a welcome cocktail, shared appetisers, a selection of tacos with sides, and dessert. No deposit and no minimum spend required — we simply hold a card to confirm your booking.
Guests in the private dining room have a wall-mounted iPad to control the lighting, air conditioning, and music, so you can set the atmosphere for your evening. Pre-ordered wine packages are also available from £95 for three bottles.
Date Night and Occasions
Whether it's a date night on Stoke Newington High Street, drinks with friends, or a Saturday afternoon spent lingering over tacos and natural wine, TA-KO is designed to feel like a neighbourhood spot with the quality of a destination restaurant. We're dog-friendly, we have outdoor seating, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Address: 18 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7PL. Nearest station: Rectory Road Overground. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Saturday 12pm to 10:30pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Book online at ta-ko.uk. Walk-ins welcome. Private dining for up to 16 guests from £45 per person. 100% gluten-free menu. Dog-friendly. Outdoor seating. Vegan and vegetarian options available.
Our Story
TA-KO grew out of Victory Mansion, the cocktail bar and restaurant that occupied 18 Stoke Newington High Street from 2015 to 2024. Over those years, the Asian-inspired taco concept that started as a menu addition became the thing people came for. In June 2024, we made it official — relaunching the restaurant as TA-KO to put the food front and centre.
The ethos hasn't changed. We're still the same independent team, still obsessed with flavour, still making everything in-house, and still pouring some of the best cocktails on Stokey High Street.