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Taro Sushi

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446 Dean St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
nr. Fifth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-398-0872 Send to Phone

Photo by Kate Attardo

Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-3:30pm and 5pm-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, noon-3:30pm and 5pm-11pm; Sun, 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

2, 3, 4, 5, B, Q at Atlantic Ave.; 2, 3 at Bergen St.; D, M, N, R at Atlantic Ave.-Pacific St.

Prices

$8-$18

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only
  • Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

7th St. to Dekalb Ave., Classon Ave. to Smith St.

Profile

In the sushi universe, "reasonably priced" often means "mediocre." But Taro aims to make exceptional quality comfortably affordable, and oft times, it succeeds. Tuna is rich; its texture, delicate. Sea urchin—usually best avoided—proves sweet and ocean-salty. The place to sit is at the bar, both for the chance to interact with chef Yuji Sano and because it allows you to eat his fine creations seconds after they're made, while the vinegar-seasoned rice is still warm. The sushi menu is complemented by a range of adequate rolls and various delectable exotica, such as the creamy monkfish liver which rests next to seaweed and cucumber at the bottom of a deep bowl of bracingly tart ponzu sauce. (Take away the hint of sea salt and this dish would be a dead ringer for foie gras au torchon.)

Recommended Dishes

Monkfish liver, $6; fried oyster roll, $5.50; sea urchin, $5; tuna, $2.50

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A great deal on Dean St.

foodlovingteacher from 10012 | Posted on 6/24/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 4
Value: 9

There are no frills at this edge-of-park slope sushi stop. While the food is reminiscent of any overpriced Manhattan sushi, the homey decor and humble pricing reminds us that we are in Brooklyn - and we love that.

NY Mag's review of Taro is completely off.

isyoox from 11101 | Posted on 1/7/08

Overall Reader Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 2
Service: 5
Décor: 4
Value: 2

When I read "exceptional," I assume a place will be at least decent. My first mistake was going to the bathroom, which reveals the interior of the Kitchen Nightmare. My fiancee ordered the omakase, hoping for the best. I don't...Read More