Taroko Asian Tapas Bar

We have been here many times over the years I was shock about the quality of food and what happened. they have lost focus on quality it was not seasoned and served cold. For what we pay for. we expect their best. So disappointing, they could not even cook stir fry chicken or street noodles it was the worst so sad. I expect better, this place was the best. It has lost its way, so sad. 😞

I've been going to this place for long enough that I realized they really deserve a review! For a place with a limited menu I can say that what they do, they do well and pretty damn consistently. As my husband is gluten intolerant, Taroko has been a truly awesome find when we're in the mood for something Asian. The Pattaya Chicken is made gluten free by design, the stir frys can be requested gluten free where they use gluten free soy sauce. Some other dishes are also gluten free already or some finishing sauces can be excluded to make it gluten free. The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating and very happy to comply with food allergies where possible. The staff here is always so welcoming and in great spirits! Not being gluten intolerant myself, I always enjoy getting the J Pops, they really hit the spot. However sometimes they can be a lot more spicy than other times (maybe some seeds got left behind? I dunno...) So that's something to be aware of if you're sensitive to spicy food. The avocado bomb, potstickers, and chicken satay are also always on point. The dining room is very cozy with only a handful of tables and limited bar seating, so unless you're looking to partake in their lovely array of alcoholic indulgences I highly recommend getting your order to go. Their food travels pretty well and they give you condiments and utensils as needed. Anyway, just a fantastic gem in Grants Pass where good, unique cuisine with gluten free options is a difficult thing to find! Thank you Taroko and staff!

First impressions: very clean tables, prompt service from the bartender, and tasty, delightful food! Reality: it’s a former straight up bar/tavern, so the ambience is hard to overcome, but they are adding some modern touches with artful reclaimed wood and corrugated sheet metal. The wait staff was on it, and very reasonable prices. Coconut rice was outstanding!

We made it was 15 minutes left in happy hour and ordered just about everything on the happy hour menu. The food was on point. We loved the jalapeño poppers. The dips and sauces made everything so so good. We were saving our extra sauce to try to use with other dishes because we didn’t want to waste it! Highly recommended...especially for happy hour. We loved sharing the tapas, but look forward to try the bigger dishes, which also looked amazing. Cheers 🍻