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.

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.

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.

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!

UPDATE: So good, we went back the next night! As good or better than the night before! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In Redding, good food in a restaurant setting is a rare gem—and Taroko is a gem among coal. We ordered a variety of small plates: calamari, popcorn chicken, and scallion pancakes. Portions were generous, flavors popped, and each came with its own dipping sauce (a nice bonus). The popcorn chicken was a peppery flavor bomb—easily a favorite. The scallion pancakes were thicker and more fried than traditional ones, but paired with a handcrafted cocktail from the full bar, they became a guilty pleasure I’d order again. The calamari had great flavor, but the pieces were oversized and a bit too heavily fried for our liking. We also had the Hong Kong noodles—craveable in every sense. Service was spot-on, and the atmosphere hits the sweet spot between trendy and relaxed—perfect for a date night or a stylish night out with friends. Highly recommend.

Excellent food variety, very good selection of beverages, even sake, (three or four different types of sake), and some imported beers on tap and in bottles. I tried the best recommended dry sake, and had it and imported Japanese beer, paired with a bowl of edamame beans. First time there, because my favorite local music performer, Ashley Black, was performing that night. I would go back again for the food because they had an excellent menu.