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Taro Pimlico
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Opened in December 2022 on Churton Street between Victoria and Pimlico stations, Taro Pimlico brings Mr. Taro's Japanese-owned everyday dining concept to a neighbourhood sorely lacking in affordable, authentic Japanese food.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Pimlico
- Since
- 2022
- Owner
- Mr. Taro
Plate № 810
About
Taro Pimlico opened in December 2022 as the fifth London branch of the Japanese-owned Taro Restaurants group, founded by Mr. Taro who first came to London in 1979 with the ambition of popularising authentic Japanese cuisine. Housed in a converted bank building on Churton Street SW1V, it is a ten-minute walk from Victoria station and close to Tachbrook Street market. The menu mirrors the group's other branches: bento boxes, sushi, sashimi, ramen, gyudon and Japanese street food sides, delivered with the Japanese hospitality ethic Mr. Taro calls Taishū Shokudō. No Michelin recognition.
Neighborhood & visiting
Taro Pimlico sits in Pimlico, one of London's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Newest central London Taro branch — opened December 2022
- Brings affordable Japanese everyday dining to Victoria/Pimlico
- Japanese-owned group with 25-year London heritage
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Frequently asked
About Taro Pimlico
- Is Taro Pimlico an authentic japanese restaurant in London?
- Yes — Taro Pimlico is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in London: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Taro Pimlico located?
- Taro Pimlico is located at 1 Churton Street, London SW1V 2JX, London, UK in the Pimlico neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Taro Pimlico?
- Taro Pimlico does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in London we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Taro Pimlico?
- Taro Pimlico sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in London.
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