I kept it simple with a chicken katsu curry, but that’s OK because Taro are masters of keeping it simple. Always busy, always reliably delicious. The service was quick, our waiter was smiley, friendly and knowledgable. Reasonably priced with big bowls of tasty Japanese food. Throw in a bottle of sake and you’ve got yourself a party!
Went there for team lunch on Wednesday afternoon, place was crowded but we had reserved a table. The menu is big and have lots of options including vegetarian. I got a bento box which was yum and too big for my appetite. 4 stars cause they forgot my icecream and took long time to get bill.
We always go back to this place for the fast service, great quality and quantity of food, and affordable price of each of their menu. Place is small and always crowded but staff attends to their diners really well. Their Tori Karaage was to die for! 😍❤️
Can't say it's the best Japanese place I've ever visited, nor the best in soho. But it's a really decent place to eat. The kind of place I might go back to if I was quite hungry and in the area, but not the kind of place I'd go out of my way to get to.
The food is mixed, some things were really good and a lot of it was very average. Nothing I had was bad. Service is fine, a touch slow but staff were as friendly as I could have hoped for. All in all a fine place to eat, nothing special though.
Best bento box I have ever had. Not because it was probably my first one, but mainly since it was extremely good! Though a little unassuming, Taro should make it to your must-eat Soho list. Due to the fact the whole stuff is Japanese Taro seems very trustworthy. I'd say the cramped conditions inside where you get to eat elbow-to-elbow with your neighbors also contribute to their credibility ;)
Out of a wide variety of boxes to choose from I went for the teriyaki salmon. I loved what I got. Firstly, a bowl of hot miso soup (great deep flavour). The box consisted of salmon and tuna sashimi, some sushi, a piece of baked salmon with fantastic teriyaki sauce, some sprouts and edamame (all for 13.90). It was more than enough for a hearty and absolutely delicious meal.
However, the fact at Taro they know their job can backfire - the place might be very crowded. I went there a little before the Saturday lunch hours and barely managed to find a place to seat!
Friday night and the last weekend before Christmas, so sure everything is packed around this area in London. After photographing the Christmas lights I had the sudden wish for ramen and after searching zomato found Taro. We were lucky to find a table quite quickly. The space isn't big and you feel quite squeezed in between tables. I've ordered gyosa for starters and they were ok, but they were a bit burned at the bottom. The star of the night was the ramen, quite delicious and cosy as a ramen should be. Won't say it's the best I've ever had, but it was pretty good and would be back again for the ramen if I was in t he area. No photos this time as my phone battery had died.
Pretty decent food. Quick and reasonably priced as others have commented. Good selection of bento boxes, curries, hot noodles, Ramen and sushi.
I ended up with the spicy seafood noodles. Plenty of seafood but a little bit to much oil as well. Could have done with a bit more spice though I think and perhaps larger bits of seafood.
My buddy had the chicken Ramen. Looked like a winner of the two. So will give that a go next time. Or perhaps the curry
£26 for two inc service. Two soft drinks , two mains and some sushi
What I particularly disliked though was the fact that you had to sit uncomfortably close to the next diner (be it a random stranger). If you are looking for a place to have some small chit-chat with your lady or gent, this is surely a big 'no-no'. Anyhow, let's get to the food already! itadakimasu! (which translates literally to 'I humbly receive' as part of Japanese table manners) いただきます!
The staff, as mentioned already are always smiley, and the service is very speedy too. Mixing old school swimming pool changing room vibes and caravan chic with great, ahem, panache, the loos are however pretty grimy (at least in the Brewer Street Taro’s. The new branches aren’t so bad). So yeah, just stay away from the seafood and the loos, and tuck in to some excellent value chicken and green tea!
Great little place! Loved the food. So much variety even for a vegetarian like me. Ended up getting a vegetable bento box. Was delicious mostly (esp the tofu steak). Wasn't a bit fan of the roll sushi. Miso soup was really good. Service was quick. There was a miscommunication and the waitress ended up clearing up my bento box even though i wasn't finished yet. I won't lower the rating because of it. Will definitely be going there again.
Taro is a really cute little Japanese restaurant that is really great value for money, considering its location. I went for the chicken teriyaki don which was very yummy and the perfect amount of food. And at £6.90, in central London it is definitely worth a visit.
One of the best options for reasonably priced grub in Soho - especially good to soak up a few post-work pints. In fact, it's where me and my boyf ended up on our first ever date after a few too many vinos, so maybe I'm biased :)
It has a very informal, cafe style decor and you're crammed in a little tight, so it's better for a quick in-and-out rather than a lengthy catch up. The don rice bowls are particularly great - a proper carb-fest with a huge portion of rice and steaming teriyaki meat or salmon. For around £8 they're excellent value. The bento boxes are also fantastic and though I haven't tried the sushi there I'm reliable informed it's good.
The best Japanese restaurant in central London and cheap. Use to work round the corner and never needed to much tempting to head here for lunch or dinner. Spicy chicken teriyaki and rice is awesome, plus with a side of tempura sushi. Great food and very cheap for London and soho.
There are few Japanese restaurants in London so competent at pairing quality with simplicity as Taro. Reasonably priced dishes and a predictably wide selection to choose from - the quality is consistent enough across the board that I can't in good conscience recommend any one dish above the others. If you are looking for a relatively light meal, take the step, head to Taro and trust your eyes. They'll know what to do.
Awesome japanese restaurant with a lot of delicious and authentic choices, starters, mains and desserts. Prices are very good for the location. The staff is always helpful.
It has a little bit of a fast-food-feel to it, without much flair, but the kitchen makes up for that, completely.
Will visit again!
Very busy when I got there. Great chicken udon ramen. Food arrived pretty fast. California roll was amazing!
Amazing food! I've been living in London for so many years and never knew the existence of this place (for a sushi lover). It's a very small restaurant, so better get there early or reserve a table. We went at 6PM before the theatre and we were lucky to find a table but 15 minutes later there was already the queue. The kitchen is opened so you can see the chefs 👨🍳 preparing the dishes. It's not expensive at all, considering the location. It's a must
The food tasted delicious. The takoyaki were some of the best I've had in London and the fish tasted fresh. Unfortunately my bento box came out by the time other people had finished and the seating was quite cramped. But overall a lovely meal and the staff were nice
yummiest food! so filling and affordable and staff are really friendly! Got the Chicken Katsu Curry with rice and a Chicken Ramen. Bill came up to around £27 including a £2.50 service charge. Was a great dinner with only two dishes. Tap water is given upon request for free. One of the best and most reliable eats in Soho.
Service was really fast, I got all my food less than 5 minutes after ordering. The miso soup flavor was bland, but the tofu more than made up for it. The chicken gyoza were delicious, its sauce paired really well with it. The ebi fry was also spectacular, very very crispy and packed full of flavor. The duck bento box is definitely what you want to get. Amazing duck with its flavorful sauce on top of a bed of rice, fresh sashimi, decent sushi and cold bean sprouts and cold edamame with no salt. The last 2 things would be my only complaint but that would simply be nitpicking.
It was a very nice place and the sous chef had a selection of his art work on show to view which was beautiful. The food was very good and tasted very "fresh". It was reasonably priced (for ldn) between the two of us it was 15.50 for a main and drink.
We walked around to have dinner somewhere, affordable, tasty and fast as it was raining that day a lot.
Looked at their menu on the window and saw a lot of people inside. Went in.
The senior gentleman who sees everyone can quickly communicate and foresee who will leave their table soon and he can accommodate new walk ins. The place was full and this man managed to find us a table, just asked to wait for 5 min.
The team works fast and efficient. The food was delicious. Toilet is downstairs.
We were really happy that we came across this restaurant. Very recommend to visit it when you are near Piccadilly area.
Simple and no frills, a nice energetic atmosphere. Slightly disappointed by the food quality - tried the bento box with miso soup and agedashi tofu for the table. All we’re ok but not great. For the price I would suggest other restaurants in soho or Bloomsbury are a cut above.
Taro Japanese restaurant in Soho is a great place to go for a casual meal with friends, family, or event done alone. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming dining space, and the menu features a wide variety of Japanese dishes, including ramen, sushi, and noodles.
I recently had the opportunity to try Taro for myself where I was sat at the counter overlooking all the chefs at work (much to my delight), and I was very impressed with the quality of the food. I ordered the sushi set dish, and the sushi was also excellent, with fresh, flavourful fish and rice.
In addition to the food, Taro also has a great atmosphere. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant has a relaxed, casual feel. Overall, I highly recommend Taro Japanese restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious and affordable meal in Soho.
Still amazing as always. Friendly staff, great food, great value.
Lovely food, swear by the chicken teriyaki, service and staff are great, but it can get extremely busy so bear that in mind.
Outstanding authentic Japanese food. A fast trip to Japan without the plane.
Today it was an honour to meet Mr Taro himself!
It is recommended to book.
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