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Asian Restaurant and Night Club$$$$
Chelsea, New York
"My favorite was fortune cookies😊😊"(9 Tips)
"Salmon tartare and lobster wontons 👍🏼"(4 Tips)
"Get the Ruby red dragon cocktail thing.. its delish."(3 Tips)
"Chilean sea bass satay"(3 Tips)
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Tao Downtown is gorgeous. The mood is set as soon as you enter. The vibe is zen and the environment is definitely upscale. Food, drinks and service are amazing. Splurge and get the fortune cookie!Upvoted 1 week ago
Ms HeleneOctober 16, 2015Nightclub space used for early evening functions. Great art on walls, service and same tasty appetizers served. Miso cod, mini chicken drumsticks, nigiri sushi and lobster egg rolls.
Upvoted Oct 13
Sebas B.January 17, 2017Absolutely nothing bad to say about Tao. The music, THE FOOD, the cocktails, design, waitresses and service in general is just excellent. I'd keep visiting Tao for sure and would gladly recommend it.
Richard RevillaAugust 11, 2019The interior is amazing. Pleasure to the eyes. Music is loud which gives you a great energy. Food and service are amazing. Take out your wallet and enjoy the night.- EaterNovember 7, 2013Menu includes dim sum, sushi, yakitori, and shareable small and large plates. But the real draw here is the design. The 22,000 square foot space has statues, pillows, fountains, giant vases, & murals.
Jay BlessedOctober 27, 2015Had an amazing birthday dinner here. The ambiance, the food, the drinks and the service. Our table wasn't ready at our reserved time so they comped us drinks. Little things count. Thank you!
Izabella RekielApril 21, 2014Amazing space and design, I've had better Chinese in Hakkasan to compare with similar-type restaurants. Lobster wontons are good, as is the tofu and mushroom salad. Cocktail wise - Ruby Red Dragon
__TR3VApril 15, 2014Was a fan of midtown location but downtown trumps it in ambience, decor and somehow palate. Sea bass skewers - amazing. Black cod- amazing. Dessert- amazing. Get the point?!!! Go!
Elizabeth BursteinAugust 13, 2018Really enjoyed the vibe, coconut shrimp, sea bass in banana life, and salmon sushi roll. If you don't get drinks, it's not outrageously pricy :)
Simran DassJanuary 2, 2023Great experience as usual. Really liked the crispy rice, ahi tuna, lobster & shrimp wontons & the duck fried rice. Great atmosphere - would come back!
Laura KathFebruary 5, 2015They have a great menu. In different ranges of food and price. I personally love the Lamb Chops. The atmosphere is great and it looks so beatiful!- Laurie AbellardJanuary 10, 2015Favorite restaurant in NYC. Best items: Chilean sea bass satay, dumplings, chicken wings lollipops, chicken pad Thai, red snapper. Must have: chocolate layer cake and bread pudding donuts
Waleed 🇸🇦March 15, 2017It is one of those restaurants where you can't go wrong with your orders. Everything was perfect. The atmosphere is amazing. One of the finest Asian restaurants in the U.S.
Alyssa B.December 23, 2021Luxe asian dining that is well worth the experience. The vibe is everything! The food tasted great and in ample servings for the price.
Robert StevensonOctober 17, 2013Expect a wait, even w/res, did Angry Dragon, pork belly & pineapple fried rice. Rice in maki was amazing, sushi well prepared, pineapple fried rice delicious but pork belly rice under cooked. 7/10.
Hal KirklandOctober 16, 2013The 26 armed statue makes an incredible latte. Make sure ask for one after ur meal. Extremely lucky patrons may even get a neck massage and yes, it does groups.
Francis UdlerJanuary 21, 2015Beautiful inside. Definitely an experience. Food was very good - chicken dumplings, crispy rice tuna, shishito peppers, cauliflower side, pad thai, pecking duck is amazing
Robert CarbonellOctober 16Excellent food. Better even for big groups. They have round tables to accommodate up to 10 people. Don't ask for one dish, ask for a variety and share!- Ünsun ÇetinSeptember 16, 2015It was a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and the ambiance was fabulous. My favorite was fortune cookies😊😊
- Hal KirklandOctober 16, 2013The apparitions that haunt the entrance hallway aren't dangerous. While it's still ill-advised to wear crucifix style jewelry or mumble your favorite bible passages, they will only attack if provoked.
Cat JNovember 4, 2013Recs: lobster wontons, mango chili martini, fortune cookie dessert. Make sure you have spare $ to tip the bathroom attendant waiting by the sinks. Staff well-trained and courteous. Beautiful interior.
HenaliSeptember 7, 2015Try the ruby red martini! Smooth finish and so refreshing! Ask to get seats by stairs area where the view is fantastic;)
sofie geoJune 10, 2018"Beautiful ambience" is an understatement, this is excellent. Try the duck, the lobster pasta and the beef starter.
Great place for taking out of town visitors. Get a cocktail, wagyu beef, miso glazed cod, shrimp lettuce cups, and chocolate molten cake
Sleepy BrowneNovember 16, 2014The ambience is simply amazing the crowd one of the sexiest in the city.The chicken satay was great and cashew chicken and well made drinks
Such an exotic place to dine or just for cocktails. Great music and social environment, too. Highly recommended.
Javier MunozFebruary 27, 2015One of the best restaurants that I've been to in a long time. Food, drinks and the best coconut mango rice pudding in the world:)
Dana MelaverFebruary 25, 2015TAO-tini & Soba. Ask for extra spicy and you get a vegan delight. Yes, I said "vegan delight".
Abdullatif ANovember 8, 2014It is all about the ambiance. I like the food as well. Nothing is special. Much better than the Midtown branch. Try the sushi and wagyu beef.
AleMay 24, 2018Try the "sirloin" and the "hong kong noodles"; you can't go wrong! great size to share among three people. Kirin beer, not bad- Елена ПодтоптаAugust 26, 2017One of the best place! Nice food, amazing interior. Take duck is fantastic.
Jackie NapalanDecember 13, 2016Trendy. Good for dates or girls night. Their lychee martinis are amazing.
Yannick StricklerJanuary 7, 2017Amazing restaurant, Amazing food, Amazing Service, Amazing ambience delicious!!
New York PRApril 24, 2016The miso glazed back cod is delicious. The giant fortune cookie is enormous and can be split by the whole table
Anna StrausAugust 11, 2017Had my birthday party here, it's a nice spot for outing but the place is so loud it's impossible to talk. Dim sum was nothing special but the sushis were amazing. My husband also lost his credit card.
Nikki FosterFebruary 1, 2019Great food,cocktails, and ambiance. Be sure to make a reservation for quick seating.
nova naomiFebruary 20, 2017Honestly the food here is not too good. I just love the interior of the restaurant
Adrian StumpfMarch 24, 2015Beautiful atmosphere of the very trendy nature. Not too loud and open space for great group conversations.
Pankaj JainAugust 23, 2015Fantastic ambience. Vegetarian options are limited. Shishito peppers were very good. Vegetarian Dumplings were good but a little sticky. Vegetable sushi was good but I've had better.
Pretty decent prices for a beautiful place superb service nice people good food
Giorgos KousteridisMarch 19, 2015Nice food and a wonderful environment! Great sushi and the most bizarre potato plate I've seen!
Jenny CuiNovember 8, 2013There are about a billion people near the bar. If you already got your drinks, please don't be a prick and lean on the bar to chat with your friends.
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