TARO - WALTHAMSTOW
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About TARO - WALTHAMSTOW
On High St in Walthamstow, TARO occupies a former pie and mash shop and keeps the original interior intact. The menu runs to 23 dishes across rice bowls and noodles, including a Chicken Teri Don, Salmon Teri Don, and Unaju Grilled Eel, alongside ramen, gyoza, and takoyaki. A separate sushi list covers tuna steak, squid sashimi, and tempura roll, and vegan and vegetarian options sit throughout the menu. Staff ask about allergy status when orders are taken. The restaurant opens daily and runs on a walk-in basis rather than table reservations.
Menu & Prices
23 dishes · mains £12–17- Chicken Teri Don£12.90
- Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Don£13.00
- Double Chicken Teriyaki Don£15.90
- Salmon Teri Don£14.90
- Tofu Steak Don£11.90
- Unaju Grilled Eel£16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tempura roll, tonkotsu ramen, gyoza and takoyaki and pork katsu don.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tempura roll, tonkotsu ramen, gyoza and takoyaki and pork katsu don.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the tempura roll and fresh sushi, alongside standouts like tuna steak, squid sashimi, gyoza, takoyaki, and a generous Tonkotsu Ramen. The staff draw consistent warmth, described as attentive and well mannered, with the converted pie and mash shop interior singled out as charming. One reviewer notes the small space is popular enough that booking is advised.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the tempura roll and fresh sushi, alongside standouts like tuna steak, squid sashimi, gyoza, takoyaki, and a generous Tonkotsu Ramen. The staff draw consistent warmth, described as attentive and well mannered, with the converted pie and mash shop interior singled out as charming. One reviewer notes the small space is popular enough that booking is advised.
Featured reviews
- Morenike Odetoyinbo
“Always an amazing meal and service here. The sweetest most vigilant staff and delicious food. Range of vegan and vegetarian options and the freshest sushi - I recommend the tuna steak and squid sashimi. A very special thank you Junko and the team for taking care of us and being so attentive to our needs🩷”
- Kris Rivera
“Discovered this amazing authentic Japanese Cuisine called Taro in the heart of Walthamstow Market. It’s used to be an old pie and mash shop that was now converted into a Japanese restaurant. We were greeted with the most charming and welcoming smile from their manager Tim. He manages the place well as it’s very clean. Although we came very early than the opening time, yet he kindly told us to come back after half an hour. His staff were well mannered and had asked for our allergy status which is upholding Health and Food Safety. Thank you. The food was freshly prepared and piping hot. We ordered Prawn Siomai, Tantan Noodles and Pork Katsu Don. Guess what? They’re all delicious, tasty and very affordable. Taro Walthamstow is a 5 Star!!! We will visit again. Special mention to Tim as an excellent manager. 👍🏼”
- Atiq Rehman
“Been here a few times and the food is great. It’s a small establishment but very popular, so booking is advised. We went on a …”
- S banana
“Love this place first time coming. Last min food. Fancied sushit. Have tried many even from stores but this place omgd the difference. It's so fresh the food. Doesn't taste fishy either. Tempura roll was amazing. Will be back again. Also the place inside is amazing too.”
- Brian Sreenan
“Gyoza and Takoyaki were really well cooked and flavoursome. The Tonkotsu Ramen was tasty and generous. Service was friendly and prompt. I admire how they've kept the pie shop interior.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Does not have assistive hearing loop
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Japanese Restaurants near TARO - WALTHAMSTOW
- Bento-ya4.83716.2 mi away
chicken katsu curry, salmon teriyaki bento, queue at lunch
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARO - WALTHAMSTOW | 4.6572 | — | tempura roll, tonkotsu ramen, gyoza and takoyaki |
| Bento-ya | 4.8371 | 6.2 mi away | chicken katsu curry, salmon teriyaki bento, queue at lunch |
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