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    Taro San Japanese Noodle Bar 717 Stanford Shopping Center

    717 Stanford Shopping Center

    Palo Alto, CA 94304


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    Featured Items

    • Niku Udon

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

      Creamy Mushroom Sauce With Mixed Japanese Mushrooms, Shiso, Topped With Seasonal Truffle
      $29.00
    • Vegan Miso Trumpet Roll

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

    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

      $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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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
      $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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $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

      $4.00
    • Sparkling Matcha

      White strawberry flavored
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    BTL Tooth & Nail Cabernet Sauvignon

    $45.00

    Dense aromas of black cherry, black currant, roasted wood, dark mint, and fennel. Full rounded flavors, aged 14 months

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    A modern Japanese restaurant specializing in fresh house-made udon and izakaya.

    Location

    717 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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