Taro Sushi
(718) 398-0872
446 Dean St
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6819
-73.9763
Neighborhood: Park Slope
What People Are Saying About Taro Sushi
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
Precariously close to Atlantic Mall, the tiny shop is home for a diverse set of sushi lovers. Singles and couples pack the eight-seat corner sushi bar, while friends and families fill the remaining seats. A center table is devoted to take-out preparation, but sultry jazz and a friendly staff help to soften this distraction.
The Food
Like most casual sushi stops, the restaurant jumps from more standard entrees like teriyaki, katsu and noodles to a bevy of sushi and sashimi options. For seasonal treats, skip to the specials menu where you might find the slightly salty anago, or sea eel, served properly at room temperature and a special cut of buttery oro toro, the underbelly of the tuna. For starters, the seaweed salad shines with a hearty dose of the black, ribbon-like hijiki. Among the standard rolls, the fried oyster stands out, its piping hot center playing off bits of crunchy cabbage.
User Reviews
drizzo25
February 08, 2009
I don't understand what the other reviewers are raving about. I tried this sushi place solely because it was given such high reviews from others and this page and I was very disappointed. I ordered a spicy tuna roll that was completely inedible. It tasted very fishy and I thought it might have gone bad. The sushi pieces were a little better but not by much. The white fish had many visible veins in it, which was completely unappetizing. The food wasn't that much cheaper than the many sushi places in park slope that have much better fish. I ended up tossing most of the order.
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cro424
September 27, 2008
We ordered takeout based upon the great reviews. The first impression was that it had a bit of a fishy smell, not what you want out of sushi. We had the sushi deluxe and a tempura roll. It cost us $25, there was hardly any sashimi on top of the rice and the rolls were at no point impressive. We have had much better sushi in a larger quantity at the same cost on Smith St. We will not be returning to Taro anytime in the near future.
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ladierydeordie
September 09, 2007
Very fresh sushi. Highly recommended. It's very small and crowded but worth it. Take out is also an option.
read full reviewThe Details on Taro Sushi
What to Drink:
Taro has Sapporo beer, in addition to standard hot tea and soft drinks.
Delivery:
Free delivery for orders of $10 or more between Fort Greene Park, Grand Army Plaza, Smith Street and Washington Avenue.
Save Money:
Regulars opt for the well-priced Sushi Deluxe, where $16 nabs eight pieces of sushi, a tuna handroll and a California roll.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are recommended over the weekend.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats
