Taroko Asian Bar & Grill

I’m a regular at taroko & this is why; The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is always quant, & the service is always on point. I’ve sampled most of the menu items and there’s not a single dish that doesn’t stand out for itself in very strong and delicious ways — The kitchen never sends a dull meal, the spices are always on point, and I’ve not been dissatisfied or disappointed with a single dish. Their menu is diverse - with some flavorful heavy hitters; From ramen (pictured), to pho, to methodically constructed fusion dishes - Taroko is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in town for a worthwhile meal.

The vibe is upscale for Redding. There is comfortable seating throughout the restaurant. We were greeted by friendly staff & attended to with care at the bar. The menu is a mix of Korean and Japanese. The food was on par with the cultures it represented for example the kimchi was pickled perfectly and rice cooked to a perfect sticky yet not clumpy texture.

The service was great and the theme of the place looked nice, but unfortunately the food didn’t meet expectations. The ramen tasted like it came from a package and was missing the usual ingredients; the noodles had a strange, possibly expired smell. The pho was similar in quality. The fried calamari was undercooked and had a fishy odor inside. I hope others have a better experience than I did.

Great food with just the right price. Good amount of serving in every order. Their Clam TomYum is hands down the best I have ever tasted. The host was friendly. Then Jake was attentive to our needs, he was our server and I see he was also the bartender. I also appreciate Tyler who brought out our foods to the table, very courteous and nice. My only suggestion is for the dish I ordered, Pork Belly Bowl, to soften the meat of your Pork Belly Bowl wherein it would taste like its softness would melt in the mouth kind of texture because the taste is great already its just a bit tough to chew. Oh their Tiramisu is a 5⭐️! Perfect size, fluffy texture and not too sweet. This is the best Tiramisu for me in Redding,CA.

Truly exceptional! Taroko has it all: delicious food, beautiful interior design, a calming atmosphere, and great service. I loved their beef stew and truffle fried rice, and would've tried more dishes if I had the space. Definitely a must try in Redding especially if you're looking for an elevated Asian dining experience!