Had the best luck in finding this gem of a sushi restaurant! It's off strip @ 1+ miles on Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown. Worth an Uber ride. We made reservations on a Friday night for 6:30pm--there were a couple of tables w/patrons. By 7:30pm they were near full. Plenty of tables W/sushi bar, great alcohol menu, and lots of parking. The sushi was fresh with a beautiful display and multiple offerings, including classic and designer rolls. The service was excellent w/various staff checking on us to ensure we didn't need anything. The ambience has a cool vibe with hip background music and low lights. If you are craving sushi, consider TARU. It's delicious, fresh and not overpriced like all restaurants on the strip--especially sushi cuisine. read more

Excellent food, excellent service and I am a sushi snob. Super cute restaurant in Chinatown, easy to find in a plaza. -seafood ramen- huge bowl and not salty. Tons of seafood -trio sashimi- tuna, yellow, and tuna was very fresh -cucumber octopus salad- with vinegar and very refreshing Great prices. Service- 10/10 by John. Great job and perfect server. I will def be back! read more

I made a reservation for 7pm and was surprised by how disorganized the service was from the start. When we arrived, the restaurant was only about half full, yet we were asked to wait because they didn't have enough menus available. After finally being seated, no one came to our table for about 15 minutes. Even after trying to politely get the manager's attention by saying "excuse me," I was completely ignored. Unfortunately the timing of the food was also very off. We ordered the drunken black mussels as an appetizer, but they actually came out last (1hr wait). The oyster shooters took about 30 minutes to arrive. There didn't seem to be any coordination between the servers or the kitchen. Food-wise, the uni pasta was actually very good, and the nigiri we ordered was pretty standard quality. However, the experience was overshadowed by the extremely slow pace from the sushi chefs and the inefficient service from the front of house. What made the situation more confusing was that there were four servers (including the manager) working the floor for a restaurant that was only half occupied. Despite this, service was still very slow and inattentive. Overall, the food had some highlights, but the lack of organization and attentiveness in the service made the experience disappointing. The server apologized for the long wait but I ultimately blame the manager for not training/ and scheduling their team. I don't think I will be coming here again read more

The food was sooooo good. I highly recommend this spot. Especially if you're so accustomed to eating Hawaii quality sushi. Damn gooood. The service was very welcoming and fast. The staff were great and made you feel like a regular. The atmosphere felt calm and chill. read more

This was our first time checking out the Chinatown area outside Las Vegas and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here! We were craving sushi and found this place through searching the area. The 5 star reviews didn't lie. We were greeted and sat promptly. We wanted to sit at the counter to watch the sushi chefs. The fish is super fresh. We started with the salmon belly nigiri and cucumber salad. The hidden dragon roll was amazing! We also tried the over the rainbow roll also good. Everyone was super nice and accommodating, always checking if we needed anything or refilling our waters quickly. Thank you for a great experience we will remember this place next time we visit the area! read more

Really enjoy eating at Taru. Service is great especially John. They do a great job making what you request. We wanted light on the rice with our fish pieces. read more

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We are back again and I'm sure John won't remember us. We car late at night after concerts few months back and had wonderful service by John and excellent sashimi. This time we are back since we fed the kids and wife craving for a great sushi. Ordered Shaginiyan platter and uni pasta to share including oyster. All was marvelous and tasty. This place can get busy and super busy but the 2 host/server maintain all spectacularly. I do feel bad for them running around and even though we waited the good side we get sake for free that keep flowing while we wait so no harm done. They know how to take care their customers. Give this a try and you will be amazed how great their food is. This place screams great first date ambiance. It's so romantics with plenty of drinks to choose from and of course John is the master mixer. read more

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We decided to visit Taru on a whim on a random Thursday night. We were seated immediately upon arrival and were greeted by a very nice server whose name I now no longer recall. I am so sorry. I ordered an old fashioned which took a little bit longer to come out. As a result of that, the server made it super special and turned it into a smoked old fashioned. What a nice touch/service recovery. Everything we had here was divine as shown on the pictures. The sushi was fresh and the oysters, albeit being tiny, packed so much flavor. The Uni pasta was interesting, but in a good way. I would say the price point is truly warranted because of the quality of the fish and other dishes, as well as the exemplary service that is provided during the meal. The server even asked for our names and shook our hands as we were about to leave. I hope that Taru stays in business for a long, long time. We will be back to support, no doubt. read more

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We checked out Taru for the first time last weekend. The ambience is great for date night vibes. The staff is warm, attentive, ajd knowledgeable. We opted for the spicy margarita, half dozen raw oysters, pork belly, chicken thigh, and short rib skewers, mussels and clams, and an assortment of nigeri. The oysters and nigeri were some of the best I've had in Vegas so far. A great sushi spot when you want to dine off the strip! read more

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I loved everything! The drinks, the fish, the ambiance and the service!! We enjoyed every single thing we ordered and the team made very good recommendations. Thanks David and John!! read more

We came before the BSB concert on Sunday at like 530 surprisingly it wasn't more full here. We got seated right away and ordered hot tea. They have a really extensive menu and we had settled on a few things to order. We got the truffle salmon sashimi, chu toro roll, winter flower roll, creamy salmon, koki wrap, soft shell crab roll. The highlights were the truffle salmons sashimi, chu toro roll and the koki wrap. All the rolls didn't have too much rice which was excellent but some of them weren't that many pieces. We weren't super hungry but some didn't get to try some rolls. Total for 5 w/tax & tip:$280 read more

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Nice atmosphere. Seated immediately. Started with a lychee Martini, they add st Germaine like Din Tai Fung does with their pear lychee martini. Very good drink. They had a variety of fresh Japanese sashimi including a number a fish I had never heard of we ordered 4 different Nigiri, fish from Japan that were not on the menu but available tonight, $5 each . I added amberjack and red snapper which I always like. I also ordered dragon roll and 420 roll. (No there's no marijauna on it) everything was not the best sushi I ever had but definitely no complaints. read more

TARU - Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Located off the strip but worth a short drive. Probably some of the best sushi I've tried. Very fresh fish. Highly recommend smoked sashimi appetizer. 5/5. We tried a few different rolls, sashimi salad, miso soup and finished the dinner with green tea tempura ice cream. All very good. Restaurant itself is a beautiful venue with contemporary interior design, open concept kitchen and lovely lighting fixtures. Service was great, helpful and genuine. We will be back when visiting Vegas. Many thanks for the yummy dinner and hospitality! read more

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Delicious food and accomodating, friendly, and engaged wait staff. It can be a little hard to get a table during peak hours so get a reservation ahead of time if possible. read more

Still happy with this place. Excellent service and fresh, delicious food. Always over order here because everything is so good. read more

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Recently went here for a late night bite, I had been previously but it had been awhile. Taru is a higher quality Japanese restaurant that specializes in sushi but also has great kitchen items. It's definitely a step above all you can eat as far as quality. I would say the best sushi spot in Chinatown that is not a Omakase or Kaiseki. When I went, it was getting into the late night, which I believe they're open pretty late until like 1 PM or something. They had a late night menu with some good dishes and good value, also specials on drinks. I remember getting a crudo dish and some small plates to share and everything was delicious. Ambience here is really nice. The decor is really elevated. The restaurant is really beautiful. Also, the service is really good. They have really great roles that you won't find anywhere else and I believe they make all the sauces in house. read more

Another good sushi place in Vegas. Chinatown that is not all you can eat. They have great selection of sushi and sashimi - good quality of fish. They also had some Japanese pasta dish - the uni pasta is pretty good. They have good cocktails and Japanese beer selection. Server is great and helpful. Place is big and not crowded. Ample of parking sharing the Macys lot. read more

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It's not every day you stumble upon a brand-new sushi spot that instantly earns a place on your favorites list--but that's exactly what happened when I visited this somewhat newly opened sushi restaurant on Spring Mountain Road. Nestled among the vibrant mix of Asian eateries in the area, this place is already setting itself apart with super fresh ingredients, artful presentation, and a team that clearly knows (and loves) what they're doing. Let's start with the ambiance. The interior is modern, minimalist, and warm, with subtle wood accents and soft lighting that creates a calming, Zen-like vibe without feeling too formal or cold. You immediately get the sense that this is a space where both quality and experience matter. Whether you're out for a relaxed dinner with friends or a quiet sushi date, the setting strikes a perfect balance between casual comfort and upscale presentation. There's bar seating if you want to watch the sushi chefs in action, and it's worth it--the precision and care they take with each roll is truly mesmerizing. But the regular tables are just as comfortable and give you a great view of the beautiful plating that comes to your table. Now, onto the star of the show: the sushi. Every piece of fish we had was unbelievably fresh--clean, buttery, and rich in flavor without a hint of fishiness. You can taste the difference immediately. We started with a simple yet elegant sashimi platter, and each slice (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and scallop) was immaculate in cut, temperature, and texture. The tuna practically melted in my mouth, and the scallop was sweet and delicately briny in all the right ways. From there, we tried a few signature rolls, and they blew us away. One featured spicy tuna topped with seared salmon and a tangy yuzu drizzle--it was a flavor bomb in the best way. Another standout was their house special with unagi, avocado, and tempura flakes, delivering the perfect balance of creamy, crispy, and smoky. Even the rice--which is so often overlooked--was perfectly seasoned and just the right temperature. That attention to detail really speaks to the restaurant's commitment to quality. We also tried a miso soup and a small plate of shishito peppers while waiting, and both were great touches that made the experience feel even more complete. We highly recommend this sushi restaurant to sushi lovers ! read more

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Not much stood out in our dinner. The unagi nigiri and yellowtail sashimi were the best items but not good enough to draw me back in, which would make it consistent with a 2 star rating on my chart. 4 stars Unagi Yellowtail 3 stars Salmon belly Hokkaido scallop sashimi Dynamite Blue crab roll 2 stars Chutoro roll Soft shell crab roll Crunchy roll Uni pasta - this was bland and rather disappointing read more

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One of the most fantastic sushi experiences ever! Highly recommend! Perfect ambience read more

Super clean sushi spot with great vibes! The decor is beautiful -- modern, relaxing, and really well done. The sushi is incredibly fresh and delicious, honestly reminds me of omakase quality but way more affordable. The service was amazing -- everyone was so friendly and attentive. And I have to mention their uni spaghetti -- absolutely incredible! Creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely one of my new favorite sushi places -- can't wait to come back! read more

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First time here, this place looks amazing and smells great when you enter. We are a party of 10 waiting to be seated. The pricing seems very reasonable and the food was great. read more

TARU - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

The sushi was some of the freshest I've ever had. Well worth the trip off Strip to get delicious sushi, great service in a well decorated and comfortable storefront. Highly recommend, will be back. read more

TARU is definitely at top of ALL the Japanese restaurants we have ever been to! The restaurant is typical Japanese Style, minimalist and spotless! Went here per recommendation from a friend's friend who is local. (Who we met at TARU). Told us this the BEST Japanese restaurant! Service here is unparalleled! We were fortunate to have the owner navigate us throughout our dining experience! I don't claim to be a connoisseur but from the very first course to the very last, EVERYTHING WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! You can tell everything was FRESH! The sake recommended was superb! SERVICE was EXCELLENT! Thank you so much for one of best and most memorable dinners we had in Vegas!!! read more

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Finally got around to trying this place and I am so thankful I did. This will definitely be my go to Sushi restaurant going forward. I came in Sunday evening and we were seated immediately. There were about three other tables at the restaurant so it was pretty empty. This is Located in a shopping center so parking is pretty easy to find. I ordered some sushi pieces and a few rolls and ended up paying about $100. I think this is pretty standard for the quality sushi that I received. All three rolls were exceptional, but my favorite was the one wrapped in soy paper, it was such a fresh roll. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and there was no fishy taste to it. Service was amazing and I had a pretty good conversation with the waiter there. This place is open pretty late so you'll be able to grab a late dinner and the ambience is incredible - perfect for a date night. My review is as follows: - Food: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 - Ambiance 5/5 read more

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My word for this place is Wow! When you first walk in, it's a really nice ambience. The place was pretty packed so best to make a reservation. We didn't wait very long till we got seated. But the food was top notch stellar, from the presentation to the taste. It was a bit of a wait for our order but worth the wait. Our server Jonny was very attentive and made sure we were ok. Everything we ordered was amazing. Their top seller Chu Toro is definitely a must try. The cucumber salad, the crispy brussel sprouts were also very good. And the empire of the sun was delicious! Plenty of parking in the lot. There are plenty other restaurants in the same area which I've also tried but this place is my favorite sushi spot now. read more

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John our server was exceptional. He made the meal even more memorable. We had the Omakase and it was excellent. Fish is fresh, delicious and creative. Bravo! read more

We had a great experience - sat at the sushi bar and Chef Shawn was fun to chat with! The sushi was very good quality and the rolls were so tasty. They also have specials daily, including fish from Japan! Highly recommend stopping here for a meal! read more

TARU - Sashimi (daily selection from Japan) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Tried Taru and it was really good! Very fresh, tasty and clean food. The 10 piece nigiri, Ala carte sushi ( 2 piece min) were all delicious! Joon, thank you for nice service. Only complaint was miso soup came out lukewarm- should be very hot. We will be back again for sure! read more

TARU - 10 piece nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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3 stars for food, 5 stars for service and ambiance. Stays open late. Halibut nigiri and ikura. Fish tasted super clean and not fishy. Good flavor sushi rice. Paparazzi roll- this one was so disappointing. I asked to add spicy tuna and crispy onions. The spicy tuna had no seasoning and the onions were rubbery/oily. Rice wasn't seasoned. We only ordered a few items to see if it was good, but stopped after that and it came out to $60. read more

TARU - Paparazzi roll with spicy tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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It was our first visit to this restaurant. We don't know about their food, we started order 20 pcs of Chef Combo Sashimi. The server explained us, Chef choice sashimi plate, it will have 2 pcs of fish. But what we got 4 kinds of 4 pcs of Sashimi & 2 kids of 2 pcs Sashimi. Even Yellowtail was very fishy taste. It was definitely overpriced. Do you think, It is $95 value, really? I'm not respecting this dish at $95. If I have assorted sashimi plate with different kinds of fishes, and better quality, I may write about good review. But I can't believe what I got. If I have better food tonight, I would love to order more dishes, but I didn't. I just pay it and leave the restaurant and go to another restaurant to finish my dinner. To be honest with you, plating itself looks okay. But taste and quality is not good as nice plating. So sad. read more

TARU - 20 pcs Sashimi. Overpriced. It is $95. I'm not respecting this quality in $95. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Everyone there was very friendly and made great recommendations. The sushi and cooked food was excellent.

Fantastic service and food. Great branzino as side to fresh sushi. And surprisingly, their pasta is great too. Definitely a great place to eat. read more

I had a great solo dining experience at Taru. The sashimi was some of the best I've ever had, fresh and buttery. I ordered the Truffle Sashimi Trio, Hidden Dragon Roll, and oysters, all of which were delicious. The ambiance was elegant, and the host John was very kind and attentive. The bill was about $60, and I didn't order any drinks. I do wish I had ordered a no-rice roll or some of the fresh fish rolls instead of the tempura roll, but overall, it was still excellent. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality makes it worth it. I'd love to come back to try the Empire of the Sun and Chutoro Roll next time. read more

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Amazing service the entire staff was attentive and friendly. Ambiance is clean, trendy and comfortable. The menu has the freshest seafood and variety of flavorful dishes and high end presentations. Our server John was knowledgeable and also suggested off menu items. Indulge in the craft and custom drinks I had a Lychee martini (with actual lychee). Think menu has an import list. A gem on Spring Mountain reminds me of strip restaurants w/o the hassle of tourist. We were a dinner for 2 and enjoyed Rolls, sashimi, crispy rice, cucumber salad shrimp/octopus and dessert. Definitely a must have for our local sushi foodies. read more

TARU - Blue Fin Tuna, Halibut, Yellowtail Sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Wow very (very) solid sushi experience. My group had a lot of nigiri, many rolls, and a sashimi platter. The fish is fresh. And they had a nice variety. My favorite was the jumbo scallop, salmon belly, and red snapper. We will definitely be coming back -- most of our group enjoyed the nigiri and sashimi more than the rolls. read more

Single-handedly the best sushi experience I've had in my life! John was our server phenomenal. It was my birthday and they treated us like a king and queen even got them to do bluefin tuna gun style, which is the seaweed with rice inside and the fish on top! read more

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Went here for my birthday this past weekend. It took an hour from the time we ordered to get 10 pieces of nigiri, pasta, and two ramens. The service was not good at all. And the restaurant was barely at 40% capacity. Unfortunately will not be returning read more

This restaurant was fabulous! Some of our family members were a bit apprehensive about going to a sushi restaurant (not sushi fans), but there was an abundance of non-sushi items. The restaurant is gorgeous - cool music in the background, very pleasing and grown up. We were warmly greeted and our family of 10 had a great table. John, our server, was on top of everything. I would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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We ate here as a group of 16 yesterday for my friend's joint bachelor/bachelorette week in Vegas. I called ahead to give them notice and they were able to accommodate us no problem. The bride specifically requested this place bc she wanted the uni pasta. And it did not disappoint! She was stoked and the flavor was so rich and yummy. Another big hit was the miso black cod. It was flaky and buttery (texture wise) and the flavor was so deep and umami. I would eat it everyday. The sushi looked stunning and the flavor just as good as it looked. Unfortunately the phone did not eat first so I have no photos, but everyone was extremely pleased with their meals. The staff were also very polite, knowledgable, and attentive. They communicated very well prior to us getting there to make sure our experience was seamless. They even surprised the bride and groom with a little treat and it truly made an already wonderful evening/celebration even more special. Thank you Taru and everyone working there last night for taking such great care of our group. 10/10 all around! read more