Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar
717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
(650) 815-2700
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Small Japanese restaurant that is focused on udon, sushi, and donburi. They have both table and bar seating and there might be a wait during peak lunch hours on the weekends. The wagyu udon had a great flavor and I want to try the duck one next time! Price was about $50 for 2 people.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The foods are okay, and the udon noodles are little bit of firm, but the duck breast is tender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Server today who was packing the to-go oders was really unfriendly and unprofessional. There was an older guy picking up an order for what I am guessing was uber eats/doordash. She was very unfriendly and inpatient with him, not how you treat a costumer. The pick up order was like 7 large bags full of food, very heavy and he was obviously struggling. No offer to help him or anything, in fact she had an attitude with him and kept rolling her eyes.
In general the whole vibe she gave off wasn’t great and ruined our experience.
The girl serving us was very friendly and professional, good job!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Great unagi bowl!! Served fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was here for a weekday lunch - have been here several times and remembered the food to be pretty good. The menu has expanded since last visit and there’s a good array of udon, donburi and appetizers. We had the cold udon with dipping broth and seared duck breast, and the uni ikura udon - both were very tasty and well done. A great option while shopping at SSC.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Really good beef soup first time was great .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good location, proper food. I am sorry, but the udon felt like a instant food to me. Sadly, the quality is enough to be satisfied around this area, so I will visit again if I want to have an udon asap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food:
- Delicious uni ikura cold udon, a bit pricey for the portion.
- Spectacular housemade hojicha creme brulee and large portion
Service was a bit amiss
Compact clean environment
Instagram: TianTianEats
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Food:
- Delicious uni ikura cold udon, a bit pricey for the portion.
- Spectacular housemade hojicha creme brulee and large portion
Service was a bit amiss
Compact clean environment
Instagram: TianTianEats
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Decent food, but nothing special. The Unagi Ebi Don was ridiculously tiny for a don (and I have eaten quite a few around). The Wagyu Niku Udon had a good flavor, but barely any meat at all. The noodles also felt subpar. At the end of the day it comes down to the price. Overpriced, no doubts. Despite the location being cute and service polite, it just doesn't deliver on what you are paying for.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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Pretty good restaurant
The noodles there were delicious
The portions are very big so I’d recommend you share
The staff were nice and helpful and the food came quickly
The place is a bit dark
Good experience
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
We do love coming here. Love the spicy rib eye Udon.. (Although the meat portion seems to have shrunk). But whats with the 'Mexican Kitchen' music? Last night it was so loud.Usually when we get there early on a Saturday they change it and lower it as soon as people arrive Last night it was on all through dinner. Great for a Mexican restaurant!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Come here every week to pick up fresh udon for about $10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had diarrhea after having the Truffle udon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Small portions were served
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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