Taro Japanese Restaurant

foodbymark

"Fast" Food 23rd September 2008

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This Taro is conveniently tucked away just off Charing Cross on Old Compton Road. It is the second of three restaurants with the original just nearby. The ground flood serves as the kitchens where you can see the team of busy chefs working away. With a single set of stairs leading down to the basement you arrive at the restaurant which has a very open layout with wooden tables and benches along the walls and tables and chairs dotted around the middle and towards the back.

We ordered the Toro Rolls (4 pieces), Gyoza (5 fried pieces), 2 portions of Beef Teriyaki, 2 cups of green tea and glasses of tap water. Our friendly waiter hurried back with our drinks almost immediately and within a couple of minutes the Toro Rolls arrived. Almost melt in mouth, the fatty tuna rolls were a perfect light start. Almost immediately our Gyoza arrived, fresh and light with a crispy underside and not drenched in oil. Again, perfectly timed for out "fast" food dinner, the beef teriyaki arrived. Thinly grilled strips of steak, sliced and placed on top of steamed rice and a small amount of fried vegetables. A medley of julienned carrots, cabbage, onions and bean sprouts. The beef was succulent and although stated on the menu as being medium done, the medium rare result in mine was perfect.

An early evening meal for two, the restaurant wasn't too busy and there never seems to be many tourist there, if any at all. £29 including service at 10% is just right.

Niamheen at 24/09/08

Agreed! I think Taro delivers on what it promises, authentic japanese food, no frills at a great price.

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gizmogirl

cheap japanese meal 25th November 2007

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I like the Bento Boxes here....my fav is the chicken teriyaki bento box which cost £11 and come with teriyaki , edamamebeans,beansproutsashimi,sushi, pickles and miso soup!!
The Pork Raman and chicken curry is pretty good too!!=)

lgarland1

10th July 2007

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Light and airy setting, with friendly staff and a good variety on the menu.

Popped in for a quick bowl of noodles before an evening out. The food arrived quickly and was really good.

Am looking forward to trying the sushi.

ragados

1st March 2007

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Taro offers authentic Japanese food, not just the sushi you'd expect but a selection of cooked dishes including Bento Boxes and dishes with rice (-don dishes) that are particularly nice. They also serve some nice sake.
The restaurant is in a basement but seems very open and light and it has TVs showing the kitchens so you can 'spy' on the chefs as they prepare meals. Seating is very minimalist with a lot of softwoods used for benches, tables and flooring.
This place is deffinately worth a try.

sue at 07/03/07

Sounds great - love the idea of 'spying' on the chefs!

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