Taroko Asian Bar & Grill

Great food and drinks! We loved the scallion pancake and Cantonese beef soup. Our server/bartender Frank was amazing, went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, and gave great recommendations. Loved all the drinks he made us but highly recommend his thin mint chocolate martini for dessert.

We were referred to this restaurant by the American Modern Hotel where we were staying and holy yum! That was just about the best Asian food I have ever had! Who knew Redding had such a hidden gem tucked into their downtown? the restaurant is somewhat unique, a fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and more! The menu was fairly diverse! We arrived at about 6pm on a Wednesday and they were already 3/4s full. The person who greeted us said they had a lot of reservations that night, but they were able to squeeze us in still. While we were there, the restaurant got packed with people. It’s clearly a popular place to be full on a Wednesday night! And after eating the food, I know why! Our server recommended the crispy chicken bun appetizer, and it was everything as wonderful as it promised to be! Very unique too. It ate like a taco with the sweet sticky bun serving as a taco shell and the balance of the crispy chicken with the hoisin and that spicy mayo...it was an explosion of flavors in your mouth! It comes with two bun tacos, which was perfect since I was dining with a friend. For our main courses, she ordered the crispy shrimp with a honey cream sauce and I ordered the Korean kalbi short ribs bowl. Both of them were amazing! The shrimp was perfectly cooked, the light, crispy breading on the outside went well with the delicate honey cream sauce drizzled on top. I appreciated that they did not drown it in sauce like most places do! And the Korean kalbi short ribs bowl was another flavor adventure! You can see from the photo that there was a lot in the bowl and when eaten together, it all worked harmoniously! Their Kim chi is outstanding too! The service was exceptional and we will definitely be back when we are in Redding again in December. This restaurant is a must try if you appreciate high-quality Asian food!

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!

I can't say enough great things about this restaurant in Downtown Redding! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is inviting and beautifully designed, creating the perfect setting for a wonderful dining experience. The food is consistently outstanding—every dish I've tried has been bursting with flavor and crafted to perfection. The service is top-notch; very attentive and friendly! I can’t forget to mention their cocktails— perfectly balanced, and absolutely delicious. This place has quickly became one of my all-time favorites. Whether you're out for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this is the spot to go. Highly recommend! Cindy Little

Celebrated my Bday here. I get these high-end places that don't Celebrate their customers Bday, but they need to do something for people who specifically came here to celebrate their special day, a cupcake maybe? A small gesture of appreciation? Really something will do a piece of paper with a Happy Birthday note signed by the chef? Gee, something. Anyway, the food was amazing 10/10 the atmosphere was great we had to ask twice for my friend's drink it took a while after our meal came.

Food was phenomenal; the absolute best we've had in Redding. Service was phenomenal: we were walk-ins on Valentine's Day and Frank gave us excellent service at the bar while he worked in overdrive to make drinks for everyone at the same time. Scallops were tasty and not at all overcooked, honey glazed prawns were flawless. Wagyu burger had excellent flavor and also cooked superbly, but the truffle fries stole the show! Every drink was amazing and we plan to go back to try all the items on the menu and drink menu. Piano player was very talented and added to the ambience; singer was unfortunately not as good.

The closest thing you will get to actual fine dining here in Redding. Every dish I've had has been amazing. Full bar, fancy atmosphere. Total date night place!

Excellent I must say. Everything was PERFECT. I got the Short Ribs they were absolutely fantastic. They Immediately shot up to my #2 Favorite spot to eat in Redding, Only behind Kobes in which someone I was talking to about them said it was the same owners. I will be back plenty more times, I forget what the wife had but she said it was Amazing.