Taro (Brewer St)

Went for dinner here yesterday evening and had a great time.

There was a lively atmosphere and the food was ace. Menu was wide ranging, from noodle dishes (both fried and in soup) along with a good selection of bento boxes and sushi and sashimi.

I had a rice dish with pork which was lovely, I'm normally obsessed about the food portions but this was more than adequate at all reasonable prices. Staff were friendly, food was promptly delivered and fresh and the final bill for two of us with service came to a very reasonable £26!

Would definitely recommend as a good value for money place.
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Bevis Man
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, February 24, 2011

I happened to find this place on visit of London on my own, and popped in there. The katsu-don was one of the best I ever had in the UK and the atmosphere is as good as that of genuine Japanese restaurant.

Nevertheless, I am afraid I won't come back to this restaurant due to a waiter's attitude. He was quite rude to me when I asked him if it is a Japanese restaurant in front of the place. He just waved at me to let me in without a word. This guy gave me change incorrectly on check out, so I pointed it out. Then he almost threw extra coins on the tray roughly. This ruined all my pleasant feeling. It is a shame the staff do not seem to be trained well despite the quality of their food.
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7 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 6
Saturday, September 18, 2010

Had a pre theatre meal there on Saturday 24th October '09 which was fantastic; food, service and ambience.

Thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Bobbette French
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, October 26, 2009

A regular haunt for cheap tasty lunches. I particularly enjoy the Chicken Yakitori, but pretty much everything I have tried has been decent. Service is functional, and the room a bit packed, but what do you expect for £6-7 a head!
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Shappo - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 03, 2009

Popped into Ramen Taro for a quick meal after spinning last night. I thought it was nice enough but lacked the authenticity of Ramen Seto. My gyozo dumplings were so so but my chicken terriyaki and rice were lovely, really tasty. Service was a bit charmless but it was cheap and quick. I would pop back as it makes a change from Wagamama's
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david ginsberg - View all reviews by this user
7 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, March 18, 2009