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Tao

Asian Restaurant, Bar, and Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Midtown East, New York

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Tao

8.7^/10

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Ranked #10 for Asian restaurants in New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and New York Habitat recommend this place
"Must go back for the lobster fried rice and giant fortune cookie."(13 Tips)
"Try the Satay Of Chilean Sea Bass With Wok Roasted Asparagus"(18 Tips)
"The lychee martini is to die for!"(8 Tips)
"Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice and orange chicken are bangin!"(13 Tips)

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Ameen AqeelJuly 30, 2014
Big portions of delicious food, hot & sour soup, beef Kobe starter, the veg spring roles, the scallops were delicious, orange chicken, Singapore noodles and the banana as well as the apples dsrt.
Upvoted Aug 15
Queen LooshaJuly 12, 2015
Must go to if in nyc. Great food: rock shrimp in lettuce, duck spring roll, New York sirloin with mushrooms, cod/Seabass. Don't get the huge fortune cookie unless you like fruits. It tastes okay.
Divya MenonJanuary 7, 2015
My husband & I came here to celebrate special day & this place was a cherry on top of a cake! We left being very happy with the food (10/10). Jumbo shrimp & chicken dmplin, Blk Sea bass, fortune cooki
John AgapitosMarch 19, 2018
Great ambiance and music! The food was delicious, with large, filling portions. Best dishes were the Kung Pao Chicken, and the Yellowtail Sashimi special dish. Very friendly staff; reasonably priced.
Chee Wai WongDecember 2, 2017
Amazingly beautiful and chic place to hang out. Huge bar with nice music. Very very crowded during peak hours. Love their orange and kung pao chicken and miso sea bass.
Leena NJuly 6, 2017
Absolutely hopping! The veg. fried brown rice ,the miso seabass are my repeats but you can't go wrong w/ others on the menu ..portions are a tad huge (compared to nobu or zuma) staff is attentive
Upvoted Aug 15
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍July 11, 2020
Been here 50+ times
Tao Uptown is such NYC staple. It's been around for a while, but everything about it is just flawless. TAO never disappoints! It is a more upscale restaurant but you definitely get what you pay for!
Upvoted Aug 15
Gabriel ChungApril 14, 2016
Great for people watching, mingling, drinks and the food is also pretty good. I come here for the big statue ambiance, and impressive decorations. Great for groups and for out of towners.
Upvoted Aug 15
Simran DassDecember 18, 2022
Really cool spot with great eats. I really liked the gyoza, tempura shrimp & other small plates we got. Also enjoyed the fried rice & orange chicken
Upvoted Aug 15
Elizaveta T.September 19, 2015
In general, I love lychee martini. I hate it in the morning after a hangover... Try mochi👌🏼 or giant fortune cookie. Duck is awesome. Outstanding sushi.
Upvoted Aug 15
Mohammed AlsaifDecember 14, 2017
I've been to alot of the famous New York restaurants, but this one is undoubatly the best. I always go for the Pad Thai and Orange chicken.
Upvoted Aug 15
Katie AndradeJune 28, 2016
This place is bumping! Though it is pretty pricey, the food really is delicious and it is worth going to experience the amazing atmosphere. Recommend the shrimp tempura roll and lobster dumplings!
Upvoted Aug 15
Jastine KhoOctober 23, 2015
Amazing atmosphere. The food was okay- but the dessert was fantastic! Definitely must try the big fortune cookie. Wish the filling was all vanilla mousse though.
Upvoted Aug 15
LauraJune 2, 2014
Went here for my 30th birthday meal - gorgeous menu perfect for sharing. Sushi is out of this world. Get the choc cake with coconut ice cream for dessert
Upvoted Aug 15
Essa SharafNovember 30, 2013
Chicken satay, vegi dumpling, sweet onion rings, shrimp and lobster spring rolls 4 starter were amazing couldn't have enough of them. Main course was pecking duck! Desert jumbo fortune Cooke! Ur set!
Upvoted Aug 15
KarenSeptember 22, 2022
The hosts in the front are absolutely the worst. The food is delicious and the rest of the restaurant staff were excellent, especially the wait and bartending staff. Try the spicy tuna roll.
Upvoted Aug 15
Staff PicksJune 20, 2014
Midtown TAO is adding a dim sum brunch, with carts, stuff lit on fire, dumplings, & its sake bomb plunger. Try the Royal Rickshaw (the on-fire cocktail) and their quirky-shaped dumplings. Read more
AljoharahJune 19, 2015
start with TAO temple salad, rock shrimp lettuce cups and sushi, for main course I recommend vegetable noodles, crispy orange chicken with jasmine white rice!
Rebecca PalmerAugust 18, 2013
Shrimp & lobster spring roll, squab lettuce cup both awesome and more than enough for 1 person. Washed down with fab glass of Sancerre. Lovely bar tender as well, hope she enjoys her trip to Vietnam!
Olga EpsAugust 27, 2014
I love the menu all around. Some of my faves - pad thai, the cod / sea bass (whatever the call it), dim sum. Atmosphere is ok - a bit too trendy for my taste. I did like the giant budha
Khaled AOctober 14, 2013
The jumbo shrimp tempura, ladies and gentlemen, the jumbo shrimp tempura...Try the chilean sea bass, chicken dumplings, coconut shrimp, kung pao chicken and the fried rice with beef~off-menu special
Amna Bin DhaherJanuary 2, 2015
Those dishes: Salmon Sashimi with Avocado, Crispy Onions, Sweet Spicy Sesame Sauce (if you've got a strong stomach for raw fish). However, the pad Pad Thai noodles is a must.
M23May 12, 2015
First time I came to Tao was years ago. I've come here for dinners, drinks, CLUB and recently dim sums (Sundays) I like this place a lot. It does get loud at dinner time though.
Robert MadisonMay 27, 2018
The entire menu has something for everyone! The tartare was great. The main dishes were prepared with care. I had the snapper with bok choy, excellent!!
FaithSeptember 4, 2012
Get the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with Wok Vegetables. It's absolutely amazing!!!! It melts in your mouth and has just the right kick of flavor. Supposedly people travel to Tao JUST for this dish!
Taher AlmuslemaniSeptember 28, 2015
Lovely place for dinner. rolls were ok! Cong paw chicken was good. Chilean seabass was best.
Marie La RueMarch 14, 2017
Never disappoints. Consistent quality, amazing atmosphere, delicious food at any location. The seared runs along with spicy tune tartare on crispy rice were standouts.
Mark WrightMarch 2, 2020
I’ve been here a few times and it’s been excellent each time. Great food, service and buzzy atmosphere
Paige CSeptember 3, 2014
I love that they deliver. Fantastic, fresh and creative sushi options. Try the sauteed vegetable/udon side dish that they offer. It was really good!
M ContrerasJuly 12, 2016
Great for groups, lychee martini cocktails are strong but good taste. Sushi is delicious, very well portions.
Gabriela GrossmannOctober 24, 2015
Crispy orange chicken, sirloin with mushrooms, and fried rice with peking duck. The best dim sum: pork spring rolls
Charlene Mae BautistaAugust 2, 2013
Lychee martini to start , Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice is to die for!!!! an end with the most amazing Chilean sea bass or coconut shrimp! It's the most flavorful thing in the world!! :)
dawn.in.newyorkJune 22, 2015
The gigantic fortune cookie with two kinds of mousse inside was actually so good. It's very home made style.
Mervin HernandezMarch 28, 2015
We created our own tasting menu, and everything was superb! Service was timely and professional, it wasn't loud, and the food was indescribably delicious. Five stars!
Maria StylesNovember 5, 2011
Consistently good, great scene. The Tempura vegetables, coconut shrimp, sea bass and kobe rib eye, lobster fried rice, for dessert the apple blossoms and chocolate spring roll are my favs.
Paige CMay 21, 2015
Their pork fried rice with a fried egg on top is amazing. For drinks, I like the ruby red dragon!
yuna leeJanuary 19, 2013
The combination of good food, decent drinks and amazing atmosphere never fails :> also don't forget their awesome chocolate cake with coconut ice cream for dessert! xx enjoy!
Mafe Sotillo LairetMay 31, 2017
Amazing place! Try the chilean sea bass, duck rolls, lychee martini and for dessert the giant fortune cookie
Anna ShapiroFebruary 9, 2016
You can't go wrong with their spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice and soy ginger glazed salmon!
Alicia LuqueAugust 19, 2011
Try a Tao-Tiny at the bar upstairs while waiting for your table! Live music and very nice atmosphere! Pad Thai was good and sushi rolls were yummy! The fortune cookie dessert was great!
Boon YapOctober 29, 2013
Total B&T scene, great ambiance ruined by sub-par food, comme si comme ca service - helps if you drink enough to disregard all. Budakkan across the street is consistently superior, food-wise.
Michael YunFebruary 29, 2020
Lobster kimchi fried rice is classic and the wasabi filet was a unique take on a great steak. Recommended.
Nat FJuly 25, 2011
Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon was amazing!!!! The love potion #9 was delicious!! I need to find out how to make that drink at home because I in love! The doughnuts and the chocolate cake to die for (:
Candy CamachoMarch 2, 2016
Everything about this place is on point from the decor to the food to the attentive staff . 💯
Kyle KummerleApril 21, 2013
Tao is awesome i go there all the time. The sea bass is a must. However the last time i was there. My card got lost and they found out the manager accidentally took it home with him...not cool
Ian McAdoreyDecember 8, 2016
During the holidays, make sure to ask for the lunch special menu.. they seem to "forget" to give it to you, trying to get you to purchase off of the full menu
Halstead PropertyJuly 12, 2011
Fun scene, love the Buddha overlooking the dining area. Late night on weekends the music is amazing here. Try the Wasabi Encrusted Filet with Onion Ring stack here, it is exquisite.
Shabana ChowdhuryMarch 14, 2013
The decor is beautiful and food is yummy too. The giant fortune cookie is so cute and usually has a dirty fortune :)
SandiMarch 12, 2012
Chilean seabass satay was probably the best thing I've ever eaten, our table was in heaven!! We shared lots of small plates and appetizers. Fantastic food and beautiful place.
Nitzan BAugust 2, 2016
Food is amazing!! Big big wine list and sake list. It's alllll good including the place design and ambiance

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