Our History

‘Taro’ is a ‘TaishuShokudo’ 大衆食堂 in Japanese meaning ‘an everyday dining room in Japan’. It was founded by Mr. Taro who visited London for the first time in 1979 and dreamt of making Japanese food popular by bringing authentic Japanese cuisine and culture to the city of London.

1999

Founded

6

Locations

100+

Staff

250+

Authentic dishes

Our Legacy

Taro started on 10th of September 1999 when Mr Taro was able to open the very first Taro restaurant in Brewer Street with a mission to give customers a place to celebrate life’s special moments by offering the very best authentic Japanese food.

Our Mission

Our mission is to give our customers a place to celebrate life’s special moments by offering the best authentic Japanese food. We aim to open more branches across London and local community to reach every customer living in this city.

Our Locations

Find all of our locations below. Want to learn more? Visit individual location.

Soho
Taro Soho

Taro Soho on Brewer Street is our oldest branch set in the heart of bustling Soho - perfect for pre & post theatre dining.

Taro Finchley Central
Taro Finchley Central

Pop by for lunch and dinner and enjoy our delicious homemade bento, fresh sushi and sides with a selection of sake or Japanese beer.

Taro Kennington
Taro Kennington

With our fantastic seating, special bento and exclusive sake, we are great for parties to celebrate life’s special moments for those south of the river.

Taro Balham

Close to Balham Station, with a garden, our famous bento and fresh sushi, it’s the perfect spot for those in South London.

Taro Pimlico
Taro Victoria

Nestled between Victoria & Pimlico Stations, Taro is perfect for pre and post theatre dining for crispy tempura and homemade bento.

Taro Walthamstow
Taro Walthamstow

Taro Walthamstow is our newest branch opening in North London, taking over the famous Grade II listed Manze Pie & Mash Shop with all the original features with booths, tiles & lighting.

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Our Gallery

Immerse yourself in the visual feast of our mouthwatering Japanese Noodles & Sushi Bars. Discover the artistry that goes into every dish and witness the vibrant colours and exquisite presentation that make our cuisine truly special.