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Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar 717 Stanford Shopping Center

717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA
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Main Menu

Izakaya

  • Garlic Edamame with Sea Salt

    $6.00
  • Spicy Garlic Edamame

    $8.00
  • Vegan Scallops (3)

    Shio Koji Marinated Trumpet Mushrooms Steamed And Seared To Order
    $10.00
  • Japanese Potato Salad

    Topped With Salmon Skin And Tobiko On A Bed Of Greens
    $10.00
  • Crab Sunomono Salad

    Cucumber, Seaweed Wakame, Snow Crab, Sesame Seeds
    $10.00
  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

    Miso Glaze, Candied Bacon, And Edamame Crisps
    $12.00
  • Fried Chicken Karaage

    Marinated Fried Chicken, House Made Japanese Tartar Sauce
    $14.00
  • Cauliflower Karaage

    Marinated Fried Cauliflower, House Made Japanese Tartar Sauce
    $12.00
  • Takoyaki (6)

    Crunchy Japanese Pancake Batter With Octopus, Topped With Bonito Flakes, Nori, Mentaiko Mayo, Sweet Soy Glaze
    $13.00
  • Kaki Fry (5)

    Panko-Fried Oysters, House Made Japanese Tartar Sauce
    $15.00
  • Ebi Fry (3)

    Panko-Fried Shrimp, House Made Japanese Tartar Sauce
    $12.00
  • Japanese Mixed Mushroom Truffle Risotto

    Mixed Japanese Mushrooms, Truffle Oil, Shiso, Topped With Fresh Truffle
    $16.00
  • Bacon Wrapped Mochi (2)

    Candied Bacon, Mochi, Miso Glaze
    $11.00
  • Gyoza

    $5.00
  • Salmon Kama

    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00

Salad

  • House Salad

    Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Ginger Soy Dressing, Udon Crisps
    $8.00+
  • Smoked Salmon Skin Salad

    Mixed Greens, Smoked Salmon Skin, Bonito Flakes, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Red Onion, Ginger Soy Dressing
    $17.00
  • Vegan Tofu Poke Salad

    Mixed Greens, Fried Tofu, Soft Tofu, Inari, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Sesame Seeds, Ginger Soy Dressing
    $15.00
  • Sashimi Salad

    Mixed Greens, Assorted Sashimi, Cucumber, Tomato, Sesame Seeds, Tobiko, Ginger Soy Dressing
    $28.00

Sushi

  • Hamachi Sashimi (2 pcs)

    Yellowtail, Serrano, Yuzu Tobiko, Ponzu, Garlic Onion Oil
    $12.00
  • Hamachi Sashimi (6 pcs)

    Yellowtail, Serrano, Yuzu Tobiko, Ponzu, Garlic Onion Oil
    $30.00
  • Seared Salmon Sashimi (2 pcs)

    Salmon, Masago, Serrano, Chives, Ponzu, Garlic Onion Oil
    $11.00
  • Seared Salmon Sashimi (6 pcs)

    Salmon, Masago, Serrano, Chives, Ponzu, Garlic Onion Oil
    $27.00
  • Spicy Salmon on Crispy Rice (2)

    Spicy Salmon, Green Onion, Masago, Serrano, Spicy Aioli, On Crispy Rice
    $11.00
  • Seared Salmon Shrimp Roll

    Panko Crusted Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado Roll, Topped With Seared Miso Salmon, Masago
    $20.00
  • Hamachi Snow Crab Roll

    Real Snow Crab, Cucumber, Avocado Roll, Topped With Yellowtail, Serrano, Yuzu Tobiko, Spicy Mayo
    $20.00
  • Vegan Miso Trumpet Roll

    Tempura Sweet Potato, Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot, Topped With Miso Glazed Oyster Mushroom, Chives
    $17.00
  • Unagi Shrimp Roll

    Unagi With Unagi Sauce On Top With Panko Shrimp, Cucumber, And Avocado Inside
    $20.00
  • Seared Tuna Spicy Salmon Roll

    Spicy Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado Roll, Topped With Seared Ahi Tuna, Masago, Wasabi Creama, Fried Onion
    $20.00
  • California Roll

    Real Snow Crab, Cucumber, Avocado
    $11.00
  • Vegan California Roll

    Trumpet Mushroom, Cucumber, Avocado
    $9.00
  • Salmon Cucumber & Avocado Roll

    $11.00
  • Negi Hama Shiso Roll

    Yellowtail, Green Onion, Cucumber, Shiso
    $11.00
  • Panko Shrimp & Avocado Roll

    With Spicy Aioli
    $11.00
  • Spicy Salmon Roll

    Topped With Tempura Flakes
    $11.00
  • Smoked Salmon Skin Roll

    Crispy Miso Glazed Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Carrot
    $11.00
  • Vegan Futomaki Roll

    Carrots, Spinach, Mushroom, Takuan, Cucumber, Avocado
    $14.00
  • Avocado Roll

    $6.00
  • Cucumber Roll

    $6.00

Donburi

  • Pork Belly Kakuni Don

    Sweet Soy Pork Belly, Panko Crusted Soft Egg, Over Rice
    $18.00
  • Salmon Ikura Don

    Salmon Sashimi, Marinated Ikura, Shiso, Wasabi, Over Rice + Uni | MP
    $22.00
  • Unagi Ebi Don

    Unagi With Unagi Sauce Over Rice, Ebi Fry, And Tamago
    $21.00
  • Vegetarian Curry Donburi

    Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, In Vegetarian Curry, Shiitake Mushrooms, Topped With Red Pickles Over Rice
    $18.00

Udon

  • Niku Udon

    Thinly Sliced Ribeye Beef, Napa, Spinach, Shiitake, Green Onion, Tempura Flakes, In Dashi Broth
    $17.00
  • Vegan Udon

    Tofu, Napa, Spinach, Carrots, Wakame, Shiitake, Shimeji, Sesame Seeds, In Vegan Broth
    $16.00
  • Hiyashi Chuka

    Cold Udon With Mixed Greens, Tamago, Cucumber, Tomato, Inari, Shiitake, Corn, Onion, Choice Of Gomae Sesame Or Ginger Soy Dressing
    $17.00
  • Vegetarian Curry Udon

    Potatoes, Carrots, Onions, In Vegetarian Curry, Shiitake Mushrooms, Topped With Red Pickles
    $17.00
  • Kake Udon

    Dashi Broth, Green Onion, Tempura Flakes
    $11.00
  • Zaru Udon

    Cold Soy Dipping Broth, Green Onion, Daikon Oroshi, Wasabi
    $12.00
  • Kids Udon

    $8.00

Chef's Signature Udon

  • Wagyu Niku Udon

    Thinly Sliced Wagyu Beef, King Oyster Mushroom, Napa, Spinach, Carrots, Green Onion, Tempura Flakes, In Dashi Beef Broth
    $26.00
  • Spicy Short Rib Udon

    Braised Short Rib, Napa, Spinach, Carrots, Shimeji Mushrooms, Green Onion, Fried Shallots, In A Spicy 12 Hour Beef Broth
    $26.00
  • Tori Udon

    8 Hour Tori Paitan Blended With Dashi Broth, Roasted Chicken Thigh, Sous Vide Chicken Breast, Japanese Mushrooms, Napa, Spinach, Sesame Seeds
    $19.00
  • Uni Ikura Udon

    Uni Mentaiko Cream Sauce, Topped With Uni, Ikura, Nori
    $35.00
  • Seasonal Truffle Udon

    Creamy Mushroom Sauce With Mixed Japanese Mushrooms, Shiso, Topped With Seasonal Truffle
    $29.00
  • Duck Tsuke Udon

    Seared Duck Breast, Chives, With A Rich Duck Dashi Dipping Broth
    $21.00
  • Duck and Japanese Mushroom Udon

    A Blend Of Dashi And Duck Broth, Sous Vide Duck Breast, Shimeji Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage, And Charred Negi
    $24.00
  • Cold Uni Ikura Udon

    Dashi And Soy Ponzu Citrus Cold Soup With Uni, Ikura, Shiso, Nori, And Thin Cut Udon
    $32.00

Bento Boxes

  • Sashimi Bento Set

    Chef’s Choice Sashimi (6 Pc), With Rice
    $29.00
  • Classic Bento Box

    Choice Of 1 Roll (8 Pieces) With Fried Chicken Karaage
    $20.00
  • Baked Miso Salmon Bento

    Baked Miso Glazed Salmon With Rice And Fried Chicken Karaage
    $24.00
  • Two Choice Sushi Set

    Choice Of 2 Rolls (16 Pieces)
    $24.00
  • Unagi Bento Box

    Unagi, Tamago, With Rice And Fried Chicken Karaage
    $23.00
  • Chef’s Choice Set

    2 Pcs Seared Salmon Sashimi, Bacon Mochi, House Salad, 2 Pc Ebi Fry, Rice, Choice Of Kake Or Zaru Udon
    $30.00
  • Vegetarian Bento Box

    Vegan Roll, Garlic Edamame, Vegetarian Brussels Sprouts, Salad
    $19.00

Desserts

  • Mochi Donuts (6 pcs)

    Served With Matcha White Chocolate, Miso Caramel Or Yuzu Raspberry Sauce
    $12.00
  • Japanese Cheesecake

    Seasonal Flavors
    $8.00
  • Matcha Creme Brulee

    $11.00

Sides

  • Udon

    $4.00
  • Soft Egg

    $3.00
  • Panko Crusted Soft Egg

    $3.50
  • Rice

    $3.50
  • Fried Mochi

    $3.50
  • House Chilli Oil

    $1.50
  • Fresh Housemade Udon

    $9.00
  • Wagyu Beef

    $16.00
  • Ribeye Beef

    $8.00
  • Short Rib

    $8.00
  • Chicken Breast

    $7.00
  • 4 Pcs Karaage

    $6.00
  • Duck Leg

    $9.00
  • Duck Breast

    $13.00
  • Baked Miso Salmon

    $10.00
  • Smoked Salmon Skin

    $6.00
  • Housemade soup

    $6.00
  • Side of Veggies

    $7.00

Drinks Menu

Beer

  • Suntory The Premium Malt

    Japanese brewed premium German pilsner style beer features a delicate floral aroma and a rich, quality taste, 5.5% ABV
    $12.00
  • Hitachino Yuzu Lager

    Crisp Japanese rice lager with plentiful use of yuzu that gives a delicate yet deep citrus flavor, 5.5% ABV
    $13.00
  • Sapporo Premium Beer

    Japanese brewed premium barley lager with a crisp, refined flavor and a clean finish, 4.9% ABV
    $8.00
  • Asahi Super Dry

    Japanese premiere dry beer, with crisp and refreshing bite, 5% ABV
    $8.00
  • Echigo Koshihikari Rice Beer

    Japanese premium rice lager brewed using German malts and hops, 5% ABV
    $9.00
  • Echigo Flying IPA

    American IPA style beer brewed in Japan, featuring a crisp bitterness and refreshing, citrus aroma, 5.5% ABV
    $9.00
  • Hitachino Red Rice Ale

    Japanese craft Belgian strong pale ale style beer brewed with heritage red rice, has delicate sake-like and strawberry flavor, 7% ABV
    $13.00
  • Hitachino Real Ginger Ale

    Japanese craft herd and spice beer brewed with raw ginger, has complex flavors & aromas of ginger, citrus, and malt, 8% ABV
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Hitachino White Ale

    Japanese craft Belgian style white beer with coriander, nutmeg, orange peel and orange juice, 5.5% ABV
    $13.00

Wine by the Glass

  • GLS J Lohr Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir

    Bright strawberry, raspberry and watermelon fruit notes meld with clove and sagebrush on the nose. Delicate tannins on the mid-palate are complemented by camphor, dried cherry, and black tea on the finish
    $12.00
  • GLS Tooth & Nail Cabernet Sauvignon

    Dense aromas of black cherry, black currant, roasted wood, dark mint, and fennel. Full rounded flavors, aged 14 months
    $15.00
  • GLS Tooth & Nail Sauvignon Blanc

    Lively aromas of grapefruit, white peach, and pineapple. Crisp texture with hints of fresh herbs and bright minerality
    $15.00

Wine by the Bottle

  • BTL J Lohr Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir

    Bright strawberry, raspberry and watermelon fruit notes meld with clove and sagebrush on the nose. Delicate tannins on the mid-palate are complemented by camphor, dried cherry, and black tea on the finish
    $30.00
  • BTL Tooth & Nail Cabernet Sauvignon

    Dense aromas of black cherry, black currant, roasted wood, dark mint, and fennel. Full rounded flavors, aged 14 months
    $45.00
  • BTL Tooth & Nail Sauvignon Blanc

    Lively aromas of grapefruit, white peach, and pineapple. Crisp texture with hints of fresh herbs and bright minerality
    $45.00
  • BTL J Vineyards Cuvee

    Vibrant and lively, this expressive sparkling wine has fruit-focused notes of Granny Smith apple, fresh-cut citrus and stone fruit, complemented by hints of almond and toast on the crisp, complex finish
    $50.00

Sake GLS

  • GLS House Hot Sake

    $10.00
  • GLS House Hot Sake (L)

    $14.00
  • GLS Kikumasuamune Koujo Junmai

    Fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers with deliciously smooth umami-rich character from Kyoto
    $12.00
  • GLS Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

    Premium quality junmai ginjo sake with fruity aromas and medium body from Niigata
    $14.00
  • GLS Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai

    Takubetsu Junmai with an earthy yet sweet aromatic nose that borders on ripe fruit from Hokkaido
    $15.00
  • GLS Kikusakari Taru Sake

    Matured slowly in Atika cedar barrels producing settle aromas and flavors of cedar
    $18.00
  • GLS Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo

    Full body with a hint of sweetness made with Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo
    $24.00
  • GLS Taro San Sake Flight

    Discover a range of aromas and diverse flavor profiles from a selection of our favorites sakes
    $18.00
  • GLS Chef's Selection Sake Flight

    A spectacular tasting of premium sakes hand selected by Chef Jerome Ito to showcase a wide array of styles from various prefectures across Japan
    $25.00

Sake BTL

  • BTL Kikumasuamune Koujo Junmai

    Fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers with deliciously smooth umami-rich character from Kyoto, 15% ABV
    $32.00
  • BTL Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

    Premium quality junmai ginjo sake with fruity aromas and medium body from Niigata, 15% ABV
    $27.00
  • BTL Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai

    Takubetsu Junmai with an earthy yet sweet aromatic nose that borders on ripe fruit from Hokkaido, 15.5% ABV
    $60.00
  • BTL Kikusakari Taru Sake

    Matured slowly in Atika cedar barrels producing settle aromas and flavors of cedar, 15% ABV
    $65.00
  • BTL Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo

    Full body with a hint of sweetness made with Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo, 15.5% ABV
    $85.00
  • BTL Ozeki Karatamba Sake

    Smooth, dry, full bodied masterpiece from brewmaster Tamba Toji, 15% ABV
    $45.00
  • BTL Yaemon Nigori Tsuki Akari

    Subtle fruitiness and malted rice junmai nigori from Fukushima, 16.5% ABV
    $25.00
  • BTL Yuzu Shuwah Sake

    Carbonated yuzu sake, 7% ABV
    $15.00
  • BTL Leona Sparkling Sochu

    Barley sochu made with tangy aromatic scent and taste of yuzu, 8% ABV
    $30.00

Cocktails

  • Grapefruit Chu Hi Twist

    Unfiltered nigori sake, rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit juice, club soda
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Shiso Cucumber Cooler

    Yuzi unfused junmai sake, cucumbers, shiso syrup
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Lychee Chu-Hi

    Lychee juice, shochu, fresh mint, lime juice, soda water
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Tokyo Old Fashioned

    Tarusake, rosemary syrup, orange angostura bitters, cherries, orange peel
    $15.00
  • Sake Sangria

    A blend of wine, Ume plum liquor, seasonal fresh fruit
    $13.00
  • Raspberry Yuzu Saketini

    Junmai sake, yuzu, raspberries
    $13.00
  • Spicy Mango Sakerita

    Junmai sake, mango puree, lemon juice, serrano, togarashi salt
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00

NA Bev

  • Yuzu Lemonade

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.00
  • Yuzu Soda

    $5.00
  • Coca-Cola

    Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
    $4.00
  • Diet Coke

    Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
    $4.00
  • Sparkling Water

    $4.00
  • Iced Organic Matcha Green Tea

    $4.00
  • Hot Genmaicha Tea

    $2.00
  • Bottled Water

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Sparkling Matcha

    White strawberry flavored
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00

Tori Udon

$19.00

8 Hour Tori Paitan Blended With Dashi Broth, Roasted Chicken Thigh, Sous Vide Chicken Breast, Japanese Mushrooms, Napa, Spinach, Sesame Seeds

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Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar Location and Hours

(650) 815-2700
717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Closed • Opens Friday at 11AM
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