Taro Menu
8216 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
8216 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
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Appetizers
Edamame
$5.00
Taro Spring Roll
$7.00
Taro's Spring Rolls generously filled with seasoned vegetables and served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Rock Shrimp
$9.00
Tender bite-sized rock shrimp, lightly battered and flash-fried until crisp, tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce with a touch of sweetness.
Agedashi Tofu
$8.00
Fried Tofu
$8.00
Chicken Karaage
$9.00
Tempura Brussel Sprout
$7.00
Bun
$5.00
Choice of chicken, pork or shrimp.
Takoyaki
$6.00
Osaka’s favorite street snack—crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside octopus balls, loaded with flavor and topped with tangy sauce, creamy mayo, and dancing bonito flakes. Comes with 4 pieces.
Jalapeño Bomb
$8.00
Taro's Jalapeño bombs packed with creamy filling and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Gyoza
$6.00
Choice of pork or veggie
Shrimp & Veggie Tempura
$8.00
Crispy shrimp and fresh veggies fried in a light Japanese-style tempura batter, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Fried Calamari
$9.00
Crispy golden calamari rings, lightly seasoned and served with dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
Chef's Special
Served with house salad & miso soup.
Ramen
Our ramen recipe is Hokkaido style developed under former Santouka Chief Kitchen Administrator Nakawake and Chief Chef Keneko whom helped to shape the exquisite taste of Taro Hokkaido Ramen. We use advanced pressure-cooker technology from Japan especially designed for our ramen broth that ensures tasty and nutritious Tonkotsu (pork bones) and chicken soup bases. Pure Natural Flavor Without Any MSG
Chicken Base Shoyu
$13.30
Chashu, egg, scallion, seaweed & bamboo shoot.
Chicken Base Shio
$15.45
Chashu, egg, scallion, seaweed, bamboo shoot & corn.
Chicken Base Miso
$14.60
Chashu, egg, scallion, seaweed, bamboo shoot, moyashi sprouts & shredded chili pepper.
Taro Special #1
$17.65
Pork chashu, chicken chashu, dumpling, bok choy, ginger, kikurage mushroom & seaweed.
Taro Special #2
$17.65
Bok choy, tofu, egg, moyashi sprouts, tokyou scallion, takana pickles, mixed bell peppers, seaweed & nira.
Tonkotsu Original
$16.55
Chashu, scallion, egg, ginger, kikurage mushroom, seaweed & nozawana pickles.
Tonkotsu Base Shyoyu
$15.45
Chashu, scallion, egg, ginger, kikurage mushroom, seaweed & nozawana pickles.
Tonkotsu Base Miso
$17.65
Chashu, scallion, egg, ginger, kikurage mushroom, seaweed, nozawana pickles & brussels sprouts.
Vegetarian
$15.45
Bok choy, kikurage mushroom, egg, moyashi sprouts, takana pickles, mixed bell peppers & seaweed.
Vegan
$17.65
Tofu, brussels sprouts, bok choy, seaweed, moyashi sprouts & quinoa.
Special Roll
Try Taro's signature special roll dishes by our renowned sushi chef!
Angry Bird Roll
$13.95
Spicy tuna, cucumber, jalapeño inside, top with fresh tuna, green onions, smelt roe. Served with ponzu garlic, eel sauce, honey wasabi.
Lobster Roll
$20.95
Lobster tempura, spicy tuna, snow crab, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro. Wrapped with soybean paper. Top with smelt roe. Served with spicy mayo, honey wasabi mayo.
Summer Roll
$13.95
Tuna, salmon, avocado, wrapped in green soy paper. Tempura style, topped with green onions and smelt roe. Served with honey wasabi, spicy mayo, eel sauce.
Hot Geisha Roll
$12.95
Spicy tuna, cucumber, cilantro, topped with albacore, tuna, avocado, fried crunchy garlic and green onions. Served with panzu garlic, honey wasabi.
Texan's Roll
$13.95
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, jalapeño. Top with spicy crab, cilantro and smelt roe. Served with spicy mayo, eel sauce.
Flaming Phoenix Roll
$14.95
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, jalapeño. Top with spicy crab, cilantro, smelt roe. Served with spicy mayo, eel sauce.
Pink Lady Roll
$11.95
Snow crab, avocado, shrimp tempura. Topped with crab stick, crunchy flake. Served with eel sauce.
Sky Diver Roll
$13.95
Fried soft shell crab, cucumber. Topped with eel and avocado. Served with eel sauce.
Shaggy Dog Roll
$15.25
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber. Topped with snow crab. Served with spicy mayo, eel sauce
Fat Boy Roll
$11.95
Snow crab, avocado, cream cheese. Topped with cilantro, smelt roe. Katsu style. Served with ponzu garlic, honey wasabi, eel.
Naruto Roll
$14.95
Tuna, salmon, red snapper, avocado, crabstick. Wrapped with cucumber. Served with ponzu sauce.
Crunchy Roll
$12.95
Shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber. Topped with crispy onions. Served with eel sauce.
Beef Tataki Roll
$13.95
Smoked salmon, avocado. Topped with beef, green onions. Served with eel sauce, spicy mayo.
Golf Roll
$10.95
Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, jalapeño. Whole roll deep fired. Served with spicy mayo.
Fusion Roll
$13.95
Super white tuna, katsu, avocado, jalapeño. Topped with assorted fish, fried onions, green onions. Served with panzu garlic, honey wasabi, spicy mayo.
Rainbow Roll
$14.25
Crabstick, avocado, cucumber, masago. Topped with tuna, salmon, red snapper, shrimp, avocado. (No sauce)
911 Roll
$12.95
Tuna, salmon, red snapper, snow crab. Whole roll deep fried. Served with eel sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha.
Good Time Roll
$13.95
Shrimp tempura, snow crab, avocado. Topped with spicy tuna, seared salmon, green onions
Dragon Roll
$14.95
Inside eel, cucumber. Topped with avocado. Served with eel sauce.
Cherry Blossoms Roll
$13.95
Salmon, avocado. Topped fresh tuna. (No sauce)
Tiger Roll
$14.25
Snow crab, avocado. Crunchy flake on the top. Served with eel sauce, spicy mayo.
Two Rolls Special
With salad & miso soup.
Tempura Salmon Roll
$14.99
Lightly fried salmon, avocado, & eel sauce.
Tuna Avocado Roll
$14.99
Tuna & avocado.
Atlantic Roll
$14.99
Fresh shrimp, avocado, & snow crab.
Salmon Avocado Roll
$14.99
Salmon & avocado.
Snow Crab Roll
$14.99
Snow crab & avocado.
Tuna Roll
$14.99
Fresh tuna & seaweed.
Shrimp Avocado Roll
$14.99
Fresh shrimp & avocado.
Salmon Roll
$14.99
Fresh salmon & seaweed.
Avocado Roll
$14.99
Avocado & seaweed.
Negi Hamachi Roll
$14.99
Fresh yellow tail & green onion.
Vegi Roll
$14.99
Avocado, cucumber, & oshiko.
Crazy Roll
$14.99
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, & soy wrap.
Phili Roll
$14.99
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, & avocado.
Rock N' Roll
$14.99
Shrimp tempura, snow crab, & avocado.
Crawfish Roll
$14.99
Crawfish & avocado.
Dynamite Roll
$14.99
Spicy mix fish & cucumber.
Shrimp Tempura Roll
$14.99
Shrimp tempura, avocado, & cucumber.
Tiger Eye Roll
$14.99
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, & jalapeno.
Spicy Tuna Roll
$14.99
Spicy tuna & crunchy flakes.
California Roll
$14.99
Crabstick, avocado, & cucumber.
Spicy Salmon Roll
$14.99
Spicy salmon & crunchy flakes.
Eel Avocado Roll
$14.99
Fresh water eel & avocado.
Bento Box Special
All served with miso soup & salad, choice of steam or fried rice.
From Sushi Bar
Baked Mussel
$8.00
Baby Octopus
$6.95
Glazed baby octopus, slow-marinated in Japanese spices, lightly charred for smoky depth, and accented with a hint of yuzu.
Wasabi Tako
$6.95
Savory marinated baby octopus with a refreshing wasabi punch—cool, zesty, and packed with flavor.
Baked Salmon
$8.00
Tender baked salmon, brushed with savory Japanese seasonings and baked until perfectly flaky, served with snow crab and mayo.
Crispy Rice
$10.00
Sushi rice that's been pressed into rectangles and fried until golden brown and crispy. topped with salmon and thinly sliced jalapeno mixed with Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha
Hamachi Chili
$13.95
Salmon Tataki
$12.95
Lightly seared salmon, thinly sliced and served chilled with ponzu sauce, garnished with scallions for a delicate, refreshing flavor.
Albacore Tataki
$12.95
Lightly seared albacore tuna, thinly sliced and served chilled with ponzu sauce, garnished with scallions.
Red Snapper Carpaccio
$13.95
Delicate, paper-thin slices of fresh red snapper, drizzled with yuzu-soy dressing, finished with microgreens and thinly sliced scallions for a clean umami-rich flavor.
Cajun Tuna
$12.95
Cajun-inspired tuna served rare to highlight its natural flavor, finished with a soy-yuzu glaze, spicy mayo, eel, and honey wasabi sauce with a dash of microgreens for a harmonious balance of spice and umami.
Beef Tataki
$11.95
Nigiri / Sashimi
Sushi (1 piece) / sashimi (3 pieces)
Basic Roll & Hand Roll
Spicy Tuna Basic Roll
$8.00
Tuna Avocado Basic Roll
$8.00
Shrimp Tempura Basic Roll
$8.00
California Basic Roll
$8.00
Eel Avocado Basic Roll
$8.00
Vegi Basic Roll
$7.00
Snow Crab Avocado Basic Roll
$8.00
Pepper Tuna Avocado Basic Roll
$8.00
Spicy Salmon Basic Roll
$8.00
Salmon Avocado Basic Roll
$8.00
Rock N Roll Basic Roll
$8.00
Shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado rolled with sushi rice, topped with eel sauce for a sweet and savory finish.
Philadelphia Basic Roll
$8.00
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber rolled with sushi rice, a creamy and savory classic.
Eel Cucumber Basic Roll
$8.00
Yellow Tail Green Onions Basic Roll
$8.00
Fresh yellowtail and scallions rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, simple and full of flavor.
NRG Basic Roll
$8.00
Fresh tuna, salmon, and avocado rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, served with red snapper for a colorful, flavorful finish.
Spider Basic Roll
$10.00
Soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, and avocado rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, finished with eel sauce.
Tiger Eyes Basic Roll
$8.00
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, and jalapeño rolled with sushi rice and seaweed, lightly baked for a bold and smoky flavor.
Crazy Basic Roll
$8.00
Spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolled with sushi rice and seaweed.
Crawfish Basic Roll
$8.00
Bar Menu
Our Bar Menu includes sake, beer, wine, liquor, and many other fine drink selections that can be delivered to your doorstep Any person who orders from the bar menu must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID on file for any alcoholic purchases. A copy of the ID must be texted to 7183447197
Asahi Super Dry
$6.00
small bottle 11.2 oz
Kirin Ichiban Premium L
$10.00
Large Bottle 22 oz
Kirin Ichiban Premium S
$6.00
small bottle 12oz
Kirin Light S
$6.00
small bottle 12oz
Sapporo L
$10.00
Large bottle 22oz
Sapporo S
$6.00
Small bottle 12oz
Corona Extra
$4.50
12 oz bottle
Dos Equis
$4.50
12 oz bottle
Chardonnay White Wine
$26.00
750 ml bottle
Pinot Grigio
$24.00
750 ml bottle
Sauvignon Blanc
$26.00
750 ml bottle
De Loach Heritage Reserve Pinot Noir California 2020
$24.00
750 ml bottle
Cabernet Sauvignon
$26.00
750 ml bottle
CHOYA Umeshu Plum Wine
$26.00
750 ml bottle
TYKU Junmai Sake
$30.00
330 ml bottle Japan- This Junmai sake displays a fresh and slightly sweet taste with subtle pear notes and rich flavors. Soft and silky on the palate, this sake naturally complements sushi and Asian cuisine, while its well-rounded body also pairs well with a wide variety of light dishes
TYKU Junmai Ginjo sake
$30.00
330 ml bottle Japan- Smooth flavor profile with peach on the nose and a subtle hint of spice underneath. Soft and creamy with deep viscosity that coats the palette resulting in a long, crisp finish. Depth and body pairs well with lighter Western fare, delicate enough to complement Asian cuisine.
Nigori
$18.00
300 ml bottle
Kitaya Kiri Peach Junmai (Flavored sake)
$26.00
500ml Japan - Kitaya Kiri peach Junmai is highly perfumed and sweet, yet refreshing, with unmistakable peach aromas and flavors. Served chilled as a refresher with sweet or spicy foods.
Hana Fuji Apple Sake
$26.00
375 ml
Mizubasho “Ginjo” SAKE
$26.00
300 ML
Heaven Sake Baby Junmai Ginjo
$26.00
300ml
Homare Chocolat Nigori
$26.00
300 ml
Takara Plum
$40.00
1.5L
Messicano Alteno Silver 100% Agave Tequila Liquor (1.75 L)
$40.00
1.75 L
Jameson Irish Whiskey
$60.00
1 Litre Wine Enthusiast-Ireland- A pot still whiskey blended of light and medium flavored whiskies that were triple distilled for exceptional smoothness. Matured in Bourbon and Sherry casks to produce a crisp, clean, mellow taste with sweet, spicy, vanilla tones, and a subtle finish. Very smooth and versatile.
Charles Smith The Velvet Devil Merlot 2017
$24.00
750 ml Columbia Valley, Washington- "Balanced, rich and explosive. Think red plums and bittersweet cocoa with hints of smoke and cedar. So smooth, so naughty, and so very, very nice."
Lindemans Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 45
$20.00
1.5L
Lindeman's Bin 80 Cabernet Merlot
$40.00
1.5L
Sho Chiku Bai Junmai Sake
$26.00
1.5 Liters