Taro - Balham
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About Taro - Balham
On Balham High Road, Taro is an authentic Japanese restaurant built around rice dishes, ramen, and sushi, with an open kitchen visible from the dining room and mid-century interior details throughout. The menu runs from yakisoba and katsu don to sushi and sashimi, with katsu curry also on offer. An ebi, prawn tempura, bento comes served with vegetables and salad. Diners order on a walk-in basis rather than by reservation, and the restaurant opens daily. Orders can also be placed through Uber Eats for those eating elsewhere.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention katsu curry, sushi and sashimi, prawn tempura bento and yakisoba.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention katsu curry, sushi and sashimi, prawn tempura bento and yakisoba.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the katsu don and yakisoba as standouts, with the katsu curry also praised for its comforting flavour. Sushi and sashimi draw repeated approval, and a prawn tempura bento impressed with large portions, though one reviewer wanted more veggies included. Staff are repeatedly called lovely and accommodating, and several mention returning after visiting the Soho branch.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the katsu don and yakisoba as standouts, with the katsu curry also praised for its comforting flavour. Sushi and sashimi draw repeated approval, and a prawn tempura bento impressed with large portions, though one reviewer wanted more veggies included. Staff are repeatedly called lovely and accommodating, and several mention returning after visiting the Soho branch.
Featured reviews
- ALFIE EADEN
“Taro has always been a go to for my partners family, and I am happy to say the balham branch does not disappoint. Personally, I would have the yakisoba or the katsu don. Both are of very good quality and remind me of the food I had in Japan of the same name. Would be awesome to see some okinomiyaki added to the menu 😊 Oh and the staff were lovely and accommodating aswell.”
- Lissy Hill
“Amazing food, all very fresh and tasty. Lovely staff and friendly environment. Will definitely be going back!”
- mia anderson
“Great food, came as been to the one in soho. Great service and really lovely interior inside!”
- Hilda Darboh
“I had a great experience at Taro Japanese Restaurant. The food came out quickly and everything tasted fresh and well put together. The sushi was spot on, and the katsu curry had that proper comforting flavour you expect without being heavy. …”
- V Ma
“I ordered them a several times via Uber Eats. Their large portion amazed me every time. Their sushi and sashimi were great. Chicken was tender and juicy! I ordered their Ebi (prawn tempura) bento, it was delicious as well. I would prefer a little more veggies/salad in the bento though.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“A menu focused on rice dishes, ramen, & sushi with mid-century interior details & an open kitchen.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taro - Balham | 4.51,430 | — | — | katsu curry, sushi and sashimi, prawn tempura bento |
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