Taro is a casual Japanese restaurant, located at the Med Center, steps away from NRG stadium. We source fresh, healthy and high-graded food from local reputable vendors and bring the customers the authentic Tokyo taste with high quality and at very affordable price. Our guests include local residents, students, office workers, medical staff, business people, international tourists, arena spectators, and shoppers.
The guests will be greeted by contemporary Japanese design mixed with traditional cultural elements, and will be introduced to the exceptional Japanese ramen and sushi rolls that will suit a wide variety of appetites. Taro offers takeout, delivery, and catering service.
Based on 265 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
8216 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054
Phone: (713) 665-8888
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
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Reviews
John Fwu
We saw a report about this restaurant on a radio station’s website. This is a very clean nice restaurant. The food is great and we selected to use ‘buffet’ payment method – we ordered many dishes but at the end, we pay $30/person. This great payment method may not last long. We used this method ordered half dishes on the menu and shared by five of us. We will know what to order for our next visit!
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Lanisha Ingram
We dined in yesterday for lunch, place was empty but service was amazing, food was hot and fresh. We had the Atlantic City roll, sea lion roll and shrimp fried rice. Everything was amazing but baby! That shrimp fried rice was slamming! If you’re looking for fresh and great sushi this is your place. We will be back. They also validate your parking garage ticket so make sure to bring that in with you.
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Horacio Garcia
Very good little hidden gem. This place is located a few blocks north of NRG stadium and is very unassuming on the outside but don’t let that fool you. First the inside was very nice and clean and very nicely decorated. The service was top notch as well. Food came out quickly and it was presented nicely. We had 3 rolls and they were all tasty. We ordered a tiger eye even though it wasn’t on the menu. They were nice enough to make us one anyway. It was one of the better ones I’ve had. We had a few Sapporo beers and they were nice and cold. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and in the mood for sushi, ramen, or bbq.
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Ann S
Aesthetically, this restaurant is really pretty! It’s like a hidden gem. Not sure how long they have been there but I’ve never seen it the few times I’m in the complex. They have tables and booths.
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Hanna W
Quick Serve with amazing food. We had ordered the Seaweed Salad and House Salad for appetizers. The Tonkotsu miso ramen with pork has an incredible creamy flavor that can taste like soup using real pork bone-made soup, nothing with MSG. The Thai chili spice mix in the soup was the perfect couple. We also ordered the Boom Boom roll, which definitely was my top pick. The sushi quality was the best I had tried around the Kirby area. Nice Serve great to know had changed the new management had control of all the food qualities. It is much better than before. Will come back again to try the sashimi and cocktail.
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Aiden N
Nice restaurant, very good server and great food for that hot weather. I had ordered the rock shrimp for appetizer with corona. The yellowtail sashimi fresh with topping and angry bird with a chef’s special sauce, it gave me a refreshing taste.
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Joe Sam
Food and service was great and quick and the interior decor was very nicely done.
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Markus Hyder (Geminiwarrior)
Terrific food and service. We stopped in for a quick lunch date and left as fans. The meal was exquisite, according to our taste buds, and the entire staff was kind and attentive. The ambiance was welcoming and relaxed. My only complaint was that I hadn’t heard of them before. I will certainly be returning and spreading the word about the delicious food here. Thank you.
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Jakira Gardner
Food was amazing, atmosphere was okay, but was pretty empty. The service was the biggest issue. They check on you, which in itself is no issue, but it’s constant, which can be really annoying. But the worst part is the unprofessionalism of the staff. When paying the bill, they will loom over you and if they don’t see you tipping, they will pressure you into doing so, trying to guilt trip you, making you feel bad for not leaving a tip or leaving too small of one. Do not recommend if you want a good dining experience. And it’s worse if you split the bill, because then you are both expected to leave a tip even if one of your fellow diners have already left one.
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