Ramen selection · Balham
Taro
Ramen. Casual, with an outdoor area, in Balham · 1,412 reviews on Google
The restaurant functions more as a sushi spot with a varied Japanese menu (bento, katsu curry, teriyaki) than as a traditional ramen house. One customer noted that the restaurant offers a discount for leaving a 5-star review, which calls for a bit of caution when reading the ratings.
The highlight
Always-fresh sushi and generous portions, with warm, attentive service mentioned in nearly every review.
The house
Order the Balham roll
Specialty Ramen
Style Casual, with an outdoor area
Price / person ~£20–30
When to go Lunch & dinner, every day
What people say
Comments inspired by 1,412 reviews, summarized with AI
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Brilliant service and delicious food that was very fresh — I'd highly recommend it.
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It's usually so hard to find decent sushi in London, but Taro is a little gem — the fish was unbelievably fresh, even on a Sunday.
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Outstanding katsu curry.
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The Balham roll is delicious — the sushi is always fresh and beautifully presented.
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Generous portions, and I particularly liked the ikura temaki.
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The duck bento box was delicious, and the chicken teriyaki don is a must.
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Excellent sushi and huge portions.
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Beautiful setting and delicious food — each flavor melted in my mouth.
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The bento boxes were fantastic, they catered for vegetarians perfectly, and the Ramune lemonade was a welcome surprise.
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I thought the chef roll was really good, it's what stuck with me most from the meal.
Hours & location
Address 193 Balham High Rd, London SW12 9BE, United Kingdom
From center ~7.5 km
Hours
- Monday12–10 PM
- Tuesday12–10 PM
- Wednesday12–10 PM
- Thursday12–10 PM
- Friday12–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- Sunday12–9:30 PM
Hours from Google, checked Aug 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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