Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar 717 Stanford Shopping Center
717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA
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
$5.00Salmon Kama
$16.00OUT OF STOCK
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$30.00Vegetarian Bento Box
Vegan Roll, Garlic Edamame, Vegetarian Brussels Sprouts, Salad$19.00
Desserts
Sides

Udon
$4.00
Soft Egg
$3.00
Panko Crusted Soft Egg
$3.50
Rice
$3.50Fried Mochi
$3.50House Chilli Oil
$1.50
Fresh Housemade Udon
$9.00Wagyu Beef
$16.00Ribeye Beef
$8.00Short Rib
$8.00Chicken Breast
$7.004 Pcs Karaage
$6.00Duck Leg
$9.00Duck Breast
$13.00Baked Miso Salmon
$10.00Smoked Salmon Skin
$6.00Housemade soup
$6.00Side 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$12.00Hitachino Yuzu Lager
Crisp Japanese rice lager with plentiful use of yuzu that gives a delicate yet deep citrus flavor, 5.5% ABV$13.00Sapporo Premium Beer
Japanese brewed premium barley lager with a crisp, refined flavor and a clean finish, 4.9% ABV$8.00Asahi Super Dry
Japanese premiere dry beer, with crisp and refreshing bite, 5% ABV$8.00Echigo Koshihikari Rice Beer
Japanese premium rice lager brewed using German malts and hops, 5% ABV$9.00Echigo Flying IPA
American IPA style beer brewed in Japan, featuring a crisp bitterness and refreshing, citrus aroma, 5.5% ABV$9.00Hitachino 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$13.00Hitachino Real Ginger Ale
Japanese craft herd and spice beer brewed with raw ginger, has complex flavors & aromas of ginger, citrus, and malt, 8% ABV$13.00OUT OF STOCKHitachino 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$12.00GLS Tooth & Nail Cabernet Sauvignon
Dense aromas of black cherry, black currant, roasted wood, dark mint, and fennel. Full rounded flavors, aged 14 months$15.00GLS 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$30.00BTL Tooth & Nail Cabernet Sauvignon
Dense aromas of black cherry, black currant, roasted wood, dark mint, and fennel. Full rounded flavors, aged 14 months$45.00BTL Tooth & Nail Sauvignon Blanc
Lively aromas of grapefruit, white peach, and pineapple. Crisp texture with hints of fresh herbs and bright minerality$45.00BTL 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
$10.00GLS House Hot Sake (L)
$14.00GLS Kikumasuamune Koujo Junmai
Fragrant aroma of fruits and flowers with deliciously smooth umami-rich character from Kyoto$12.00GLS Kikusui Junmai Ginjo
Premium quality junmai ginjo sake with fruity aromas and medium body from Niigata$14.00GLS Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai
Takubetsu Junmai with an earthy yet sweet aromatic nose that borders on ripe fruit from Hokkaido$15.00GLS Kikusakari Taru Sake
Matured slowly in Atika cedar barrels producing settle aromas and flavors of cedar$18.00GLS Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo
Full body with a hint of sweetness made with Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo$24.00GLS Taro San Sake Flight
Discover a range of aromas and diverse flavor profiles from a selection of our favorites sakes$18.00GLS 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$32.00BTL Kikusui Junmai Ginjo
Premium quality junmai ginjo sake with fruity aromas and medium body from Niigata, 15% ABV$27.00BTL Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai
Takubetsu Junmai with an earthy yet sweet aromatic nose that borders on ripe fruit from Hokkaido, 15.5% ABV$60.00BTL Kikusakari Taru Sake
Matured slowly in Atika cedar barrels producing settle aromas and flavors of cedar, 15% ABV$65.00BTL Shirakabe Gura Junmai Daiginjo
Full body with a hint of sweetness made with Yamadanishiki rice from Hyogo, 15.5% ABV$85.00BTL Ozeki Karatamba Sake
Smooth, dry, full bodied masterpiece from brewmaster Tamba Toji, 15% ABV$45.00BTL Yaemon Nigori Tsuki Akari
Subtle fruitiness and malted rice junmai nigori from Fukushima, 16.5% ABV$25.00BTL Yuzu Shuwah Sake
Carbonated yuzu sake, 7% ABV$15.00BTL 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$13.00OUT OF STOCKShiso Cucumber Cooler
Yuzi unfused junmai sake, cucumbers, shiso syrup$13.00OUT OF STOCKLychee Chu-Hi
Lychee juice, shochu, fresh mint, lime juice, soda water$13.00OUT OF STOCKTokyo Old Fashioned
Tarusake, rosemary syrup, orange angostura bitters, cherries, orange peel$15.00Sake Sangria
A blend of wine, Ume plum liquor, seasonal fresh fruit$13.00Raspberry Yuzu Saketini
Junmai sake, yuzu, raspberries$13.00Spicy Mango Sakerita
Junmai sake, mango puree, lemon juice, serrano, togarashi salt$13.00OUT OF STOCK
NA Bev

Yuzu Lemonade
$5.00OUT OF STOCK
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$4.00Sparkling Water
$4.00Iced Organic Matcha Green Tea
$4.00Hot Genmaicha Tea
$2.00Bottled Water
$4.00OUT OF STOCK
Sparkling Matcha
White strawberry flavored$4.00OUT OF STOCK

Udon
$4.00
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Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar Location and Hours
Closed • Opens Thursday at 11AM

