http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant <b>Taro Japanese Restaurant</b><br />London, 10 Old Compton Street, W1D 4TF, United Kingdom en http://trustedplaces.com/uploads/placepics/trustedplaces.comaPlacePic['name']}.140.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant/1g8nu8
Review by foodbymark

Rating: 3.00
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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.
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Review by gizmogirl

Rating: 4.00
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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!!=)
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Review by lgarland1

Rating: 3.00
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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.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:28:29 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant/1h83381683848427 lgarland1 51.512969839518 -0.13084653155113 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant/1f7148
Review by ragados

Rating: 4.00
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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.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:39:25 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1n92t7c/taro-japanese-restaurant/1f714849677966 ragados 51.512969839518 -0.13084653155113