Taro
With sites in Soho, Victoria, and Brentwood, Taro is a well-known network of Japanese eateries in London and Essex that specialise in genuine, reasonably priced dining—often referred to as a “everyday dining room in Japan.” It was established in 1999 and provides a variety of fresh ramen, sushi, bento, and hot foods in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
Bento Boxes
Vibrant, compartmentalized Japanese lunch box filled with a “little bit of everything,” offering a perfectly balanced and visually stunning meal designed to be eaten on the go.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Duck Bento Edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Chicken Teriyaki Bento Teriyaki chicken with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £18.90 |
| Ebi Bento Deep-fried breadcrumbed prawns with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Unaju Teriyaki Bento Grilled eel with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Salmon Teriyaki Bento Grilled salmon with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Vegetable Bento Tofu steak, inari sushi, roll sushi, korokke, edamame, bean sprouts, miso soup & rice | £17.90 |
| Chicken Katsu Bento Deep-fried chicken with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Tuna Steak Bento Grilled tuna with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £20.90 |
| Tonkatsu Bento Deep‑fried pork with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £19.90 |
| Beef Teriyaki Bento Teriyaki beef with edamame, bean sprouts, roll sushi, prawn, salmon sushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice | £20.90 |
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Tempura Bento Boxes
Deep fried wholesome, compartmentalized Japanese lunch box filled with a “little bit of everything,” offering a perfectly balanced and visually stunning meal designed to be eaten on the go.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Vegetable Tempura Bento Deep‑fried seasonal vegetables, edamame, bean sprouts, inari, veg roll & korokke; served with miso soup & rice | £18.90 |
| Prawn Tempura Bento Deep‑fried tempura prawn, edamame, bean sprouts, salmon sashimi, tuna & salmon nigiri with sushi roll; served with miso soup & rice | £20.90 |
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Side Dishes
Keep it ultimately wholesome and even super special by adding the classic range of our Side Dishes.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Spicy Edamame | £5.80 |
| Hot Edamame | £5.80 |
| Ebi Gyoza (4 pcs) | £6.99 |
| Miso Soup Fermented soy beans with tofu, seaweed & spring onion | £2.90 |
| Veg Gyoza (5 pcs) Grilled vegetable dumplings, Japanese style | £6.30 |
| Chicken Gyoza (5 pcs) Grilled chicken dumplings filled with vegetables | £7.50 |
| Takoyaki (6 pcs) Deep‑fried octopus balls | £9.90 |
| Shrimp Shumai (4 pcs) Grilled shumai filled with shrimp & vegetables | £6.99 |
| Tofu Steak (3 pcs) Fried bean curd with teriyaki sauce | £6.60 |
| Yakitori (3 pcs) Grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce on skewers | £6.90 |
| Beansprout Boiled bean sprouts marinated with salt & sesame oil | £4.80 |
| Korokke Fried potato croquettes with vegetables | £4.50 |
| Tori Karaage Deep‑fried marinated chicken | £7.90 |
| Vegetable Tempura Deep‑fried seasonal vegetables served with tempura sauce | £11.90 |
| Boiled Rice | £2.70 |
| Edamame Spring Roll (3 pcs) | £7.90 |
| Tempura Prawn (4 pcs) Deep‑fried prawns served with tempura sauce | £12.90 |
| Kimchi | £5.90 |
| Taro Garlic Chicken Deep‑fried chicken with garlic, honey & soy sauce | £9.90 |
| Ika Karaage Deep‑fried marinated squid | £8.50 |
Salads
Tossed in the exotic rich Japanese dressing and served with the classic ingredients all fresh we bring in the most rich Salads range.
| Salad Dishes | Price |
|---|---|
| Seaweed Salad Seaweed tossed in Japanese dressing | £7.90 |
| Ebi Fried Salad Three deep‑fried prawns served with salad | £9.90 |
| Mixed Salad Mixed raw salad with house Japanese dressing & seaweed | £6.90 |
Noodle Soups & Yakisoba
Let the sweet and savoury sauce magic of our Yakisoba and Noodle soup bring your wamrth and comfort of a lifetime.
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Kake Udon White noodles with spring onion in soup | £10.90 |
| Chicken Udon Noodles with spring onion & deep‑fried chicken in soup | £12.90 |
| Tonkatsu Udon Noodles with spring onion & deep‑fried pork in soup | £13.90 |
| Tempura Udon Noodles with two tempura prawns in soup | £12.90 |
| Chicken Katsu Udon Noodles with spring onion & deep‑fried chicken in soup | £13.90 |
| Chicken Yakisoba Stir‑fried noodles with chicken & mixed vegetables | £13.90 |
| Vegetable Yakisoba Stir‑fried noodles with mixed vegetables | £11.90 |
Ramen
Keep the most classic Ramen the right meal just by your side for the ultimate meal show down.
| Ramen | Price |
|---|---|
| Seafood Ramen Noodles in soy sauce broth with stir‑fried seafood, beansprout, seaweed & vegetables | £13.90 |
| Beef Ramen Noodles in soy soup with marinated beef, beansprout, seaweed & vegetables | £14.90 |
| Pork Ramen Noodles in soy soup with sliced pork, seaweed & beansprouts | £13.90 |
| Vegetable Ramen Egg noodles in soy soup with mixed vegetables | £11.90 |
| Chicken Ramen Noodles in soy soup with teriyaki chicken, beansprout, seaweed & vegetables | £12.90 |
| Tonkotsu Ramen Rich pork bone soup with roast pork, beansprout, seaweed, spring onion, red ginger & egg | £14.50 |
| Kimchi Ramen Noodles in soy soup with kimchi, beansprout, seaweed & vegetables | £12.90 |
Rice Dishes
Keep it super light yet extremely wholesome by adding in the touch of our perfectly cooked Rice Dishes.
| Rice Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Spicy Chicken Teri Don Spicy teriyaki chicken on rice with vegetables | from £12.90 |
| Chicken Teri Don Teriyaki chicken on rice with vegetables | £10.71 |
| Salmon Teri Don Teriyaki salmon on rice with vegetables | £13.41 |
| Tofu Steak Don Fried bean curd with vegetables & teriyaki sauce on rice | £11.90 |
| Beef Teriyaki Don Grilled beef in teriyaki sauce on rice | £15.90 |
| Gyudon Stir‑fried marinated beef with onion & carrot on rice | £14.90 |
| Una Ju Grilled eel with sauce on rice | £15.90 |
| Duck Teriyaki Don Deep‑fried duck with vegetables & teriyaki sauce on rice | £14.90 |
| Katsu Don Deep‑fried pork with egg on rice | £13.90 |
| Ika Tempura Don Deep‑fried battered squid with rice & teriyaki sauce | £13.90 |
| Tuna Don Grilled tuna on rice with vegetables | £16.90 |
Meat & Fish
Let the protein packed Meat and Fish range of our most traditionally cooked meals hit you right in the feels.
| Dish | Price |
|---|---|
| Tonkatsu (no curry) Deep‑fried pork with seasonal salad & rice | £13.90 |
| Chicken Katsu (no curry) Deep‑fried chicken breast with seasonal salad & rice | £14.90 |
| Tuna Steak Grilled tuna with seasonal vegetables & rice | £16.90 |
Curry Dishes
With the right spicy flavours and the exotically fragrant range our Curry Dishes are the ultimate meal choice.
| Curry | Price |
|---|---|
| Tonkatsu Curry Noodles or rice with fried pork in curry sauce & salad | £13.90 |
| Chicken Katsu Curry Noodles or rice with breaded chicken breast in curry sauce & salad | £13.90 |
| Chicken Curry Noodles or rice with chicken in curry sauce & salad | £12.90 |
| Vegetable Curry Noodles or rice with vegetable curry sauce & salad | £11.90 |
| Ebi Curry Noodles or rice with deep‑fried prawn in curry sauce & salad | £13.90 |
Sushi A La Carte (Nigiri)
a classic Japanese sushi style consisting of a small, hand-pressed mound of vinegared sushi rice (shari) topped with a slice of raw or cooked ingredient.
| Nigiri (per piece) | Price |
|---|---|
| Sea Bream | £2.70 |
| Salmon | £2.60 |
| Saba (Mackerel) | £2.60 |
| Squid | £2.50 |
| Ikura | £3.90 |
| Octopus | £2.70 |
| Soft Clam | £2.50 |
| Tobiko | £2.60 |
| Eel | £2.99 |
| Egg (Tamago) | £2.60 |
| Inari (Fried Bean Curd) | £2.50 |
| Yellow Tail | £2.99 |
| Scallop | £2.90 |
Inside Out Rolls
A modern sushi style featuring vinegared rice on the outside, with nori (seaweed) and fillings inside.
| Roll | Price |
|---|---|
| Wonder Roll (3 pcs) Avocado, cucumber, salmon, crab stick & mayo | £6.90 |
| Salmon Avocado Roll (3 pcs) | £5.90 |
| California Roll (3 pcs) | £5.90 |
| Tempura Roll (6 pcs) Tempura prawn with mayonnaise | £9.90 |
| Taro Roll (5 pcs) Egg, dried gourd, crab stick, pickle & avocado with teriyaki sauce & mayo | £10.50 |
| Tuna Avocado Roll (3 pcs) | £7.90 |
| Eel Avocado Roll (3 pcs) | £6.90 |
| Salmon Skin Roll (6 pcs) Deep‑fried salmon skin with cucumber | £8.90 |
Rolled Sushi (Maki)
Traditional Japanese dish featuring vinegared rice and various fillings such as raw/cooked fish, vegetables, or egg wrapped in nori seaweed.
| Maki Roll (4 pcs) | Price |
|---|---|
| Tuna Roll | £5.99 |
| Salmon Roll | £4.99 |
| Pickle Roll | £4.30 |
| Spicy Tuna Roll | £6.50 |
| Cucumber Roll (Vegetarian) | £4.90 |
| Avocado Roll (Vegetarian) | £4.90 |
| Spring Onion & Tuna Roll | £6.50 |
Hand Rolled Sushi (Te Maki)
Traditional Japanese dish featuring hand rolled vinegared rice and various fillings such as raw/cooked fish, vegetables, or egg wrapped in nori seaweed.
| Te Maki (1 piece) | Price |
|---|---|
| Salmon Sushi | £5.90 |
| Salmon Avocado Sushi | £5.90 |
| Tuna Sushi | £6.90 |
| Spicy Tuna Sushi | £6.90 |
| Ikura Sushi | £7.90 |
| California Sushi | £5.90 |
| Eel Sushi | £6.90 |
| Avocado Sushi | £4.90 |
| Cucumber Sushi | £4.90 |
| Pickle Sushi | £4.90 |
| Salmon Skin Roll Deep‑fried salmon skin with cucumber | £5.90 |
Sushi & Chirashi
A vibrant and delicious Japanese dish featuring a colorful assortment of raw fish, cooked seafood, and vegetables arranged beautifully over a bed of seasoned, tangy sushi rice.
| Sushi or Chirashi | Price |
|---|---|
| Mixed Sushi Variety of nigiri & rolls | £14.90 |
| Taro Sushi Variety of mixed rolls & nigiri | £20.90 |
| Tuna Sushi (6 pcs) | £16.90 |
| Salmon Sushi | £14.90 |
| Mixed Chirashi Sushi | £14.90 |
| Salmon Chirashi Sushi | £14.90 |
| Tuna Chirashi Sushi | £16.90 |
| Tuna & Salmon Chirashi | £15.90 |
Sashimi (Raw Fish)
A Japanese delicacy consisting of meticulously sliced, ultra-fresh raw fish or seafood, served without rice
| Sashimi Set | Price |
|---|---|
| Saba (Mackerel) Sashimi (7 pcs) | £12.90 |
| Tuna Sashimi (7 pcs) | £16.90 |
| Tuna & Salmon Sashimi 3 pieces tuna & 5 pieces salmon | £15.90 |
| Mixed Sashimi Tuna 3 pcs, salmon 3 pcs, mackerel 3 pcs & eel 2 pcs with tobiko | £14.90 |
| Salmon Sashimi (7 pcs) | £14.90 |
Popular Sushi & Sashimi Combinations
 We bring in a vast array of flavor combinations ranging from fresh and delicate to spicy and crunchy.
| Combination | Price |
|---|---|
| Taro Sashimi Assortment of tuna, salmon, saba, eel, snapper, scallop, hamachi, soft clam & squid with tobiko | £38.90 |
| Boat Sashimi Large platter of tuna, salmon, hamachi, scallop, sea bream, mackerel, eel, octopus, squid & soft clam | £49.90 |
| Sushi & Sashimi Combination Nigiri (tuna, salmon, snapper & prawn) with rolls and sashimi | £17.90 |
Chef’s Special Rolls
Built with delicate care and effort our most premium of all Chef’s Special Rolls are the best that you can get.
| Special Roll | Price |
|---|---|
| Dragon Roll (8 pcs) Sushi rice with avocado, crab stick, eel on top with tobiko, mayonnaise & teriyaki sauce | £16.90 |
| Balham Roll (8 pcs) Sushi rice with salmon, eel & avocado topped with spicy mayo & teriyaki sauce | £14.90 |
| Spider Roll (4 pcs) Soft‑shell crab with mayonnaise & teriyaki sauce | £13.90 |
| Crazy Mango Roll Sushi rice with sea bream, prawn, tobiko, avocado, cucumber & mango with sweet chilli mayo & mango sauce | £15.90 |
Tempura Sushi Rolls
A crunchy, fully cooked sushi delight featuring crispy fried shrimp or vegetables, wrapped in rice and nori (seaweed), often topped with savory, creamy sauces like spicy mayo.
| Tempura Roll | Price |
|---|---|
| Tempura Taro Special Roll (5 pcs) Egg, dried gourd, crab stick, pickle & avocado with teriyaki sauce, wasabi & ginger; deep‑fried sushi batter | £11.90 |
| Tempura Wonder Roll Avocado, cucumber, salmon, crab stick & tobiko with mayonnaise & wasabi; deep‑fried batter | from £7.90 |
| Tempura Salmon Avocado Roll Tobiko, ginger, wasabi & mayonnaise; deep‑fried batter | from £7.90 |
| Tempura Chicken Teriyaki Avocado Roll Chicken with mayonnaise, tobiko, wasabi, ginger & teriyaki sauce; deep‑fried batter | from £7.50 |
| Tempura Eel Avocado Roll Teriyaki sauce, tobiko, ginger, wasabi & mayonnaise; deep‑fried batter | from £7.90 |
| Tempura Tuna Avocado Roll Tobiko, mayonnaise, wasabi & ginger; deep‑fried batter | from £7.90 |
| Tempura California Roll Avocado, crab stick, mayonnaise, wasabi, ginger & tobiko; deep‑fried batter | £7.90 |
| Tempura Banana Roll (8 pcs) Deep‑fried banana & cucumber with teriyaki sauce, mayo & blueberry sauce | £8.90 |
Extras
Make the best of your meals by making it even more wholesome by the magical touch of our Extras.
| Sauce or Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Wasabi | £1.00 |
| Ginger | £1.00 |
| Teriyaki Sauce | £1.80 |
| Tonkatsu Sauce | £0.35 |
| Spicy Teriyaki Sauce | £2.00 |
| Chilli Sauce | £1.00 |
| Soy Sauce | £0.35 |
| Curry Sauce | £3.90 |
| Mayonnaise | £0.50 |
Desserts
Keep it minimal and end on the most sweet note only with our classic Desserts range.
| Dessert | Price |
|---|---|
| Mochi Ice Cream (Coconut) 2 scoops | £4.99 |
| Mochi Ice Cream (Mango) 2 scoops | £4.99 |
| Dorayaki Japanese pancake with red bean | £4.90 |
Soft Drinks
Let the perfect range of sparkling drinks make your meals even more exciting especially with our Soft Drinks range.
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Still Water (Evian) 500ml | £4.99 |
| Still Water (Hildon) 500ml | £3.99 |
| Coca‑Cola 330ml | £3.50 |
| Sparkling Water (Perrier) 500ml | £4.99 |
| Fanta 330ml | £3.50 |
| Diet Coke 330ml | £3.50 |
| Spirit 330ml | £3.50 |
| Coke Zero 330ml | £3.50 |
| Ramune 200ml | £3.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
General FAQ’s
Q1: Is this restaurant halal?
A1: Some branches offer halal chicken or specific items, but it can vary. It is always best to confirm with the exact location before ordering.
Q2: What type of food is served here?
A2: The menu focuses on Japanese cuisine such as sushi, ramen, katsu dishes and bento meals.
Q3: Do they offer dine-in service?
A3: Yes, most locations provide a sit-down dining experience.
Q4: Can I order delivery?
A4: Yes, delivery is available through popular food delivery platforms depending on the location.
Q5: Do they provide takeaway?
A5: Yes, takeaway options are available for all major menu items.
Q6: Are there vegetarian options available?
A6: Yes, options like vegetable sushi, tofu dishes and veggie ramen are usually included.
Q7: Do they have vegan choices?
A7: Selected dishes can be suitable for vegan diets. Staff can guide on ingredients and modifications.
Q8: Are gluten-free items available?
A8: Certain dishes may be customised to be gluten-free. Always check allergen information with staff.
Q9: Is table booking required?
A9: Walk-ins are welcome, though reservations are recommended during busy hours.
Q10: Do they serve authentic Japanese drinks or desserts?
A10: Yes, Japanese teas, soft drinks and desserts like mochi are commonly on the menu.
Pricing FAQ’s
Q11: How much does sushi cost?
A11: Pricing depends on the type, with affordable maki rolls and higher-priced premium selections.
Q12: What is the average price for ramen?
A12: Ramen generally falls in a comfortable mid-range suitable for casual dining.
Q13: Are bento meals budget-friendly?
A13: Bento options typically offer good value with well-portioned meals.
Q14: Do they offer any lunch deals?
A14: Some locations provide set menus or lunch combos at discounted prices.
Q15: How much do sides like gyoza cost?
A15: Side dishes are usually offered at reasonable small-plate prices.
Q16: Are drinks charged separately?
A16: Yes, beverages have separate pricing from main meals.
Q17: Is there an extra charge for sauces or dips?
A17: Standard condiments are usually included, with select extras possibly costing a small amount.
Q18: Do kids’ meals have different pricing?
A18: Specific children’s portions or pricing may be available at some locations.
Q19: Is there any service charge added?
A19: A service charge may apply for dine-in depending on the branch.
Q20: Do they accept card or contactless payments?
A20: Yes, card and digital payment methods are widely accepted.
