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Tao

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

Midtown East, New York

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Tao

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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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Eric HoJune 13, 2017
Seabass was the best. Follow me on Instagram @EricHoRaw to see my food journey.
Dave KornreichJanuary 25, 2015
Delicious food. Drink portions are large. Be careful about the crab and lobster: the shells are still on and you might get a bit messy!
Jinnie LDecember 27, 2014
I had the thai crab cake (mango chili sauce) & wok seared sirloin with shiitake mushrooms n potatoes :) very delish!!!!
2 Dine OutJanuary 31, 2012
Tao serves its three course prix fixe lunch for $26.95 per person Monday-Friday. Out of the six choices (which is quite unusual for a prix fixe) for my main, I went with the Kung Pao Chicken.. Read more
Antonio E.April 1, 2014
You like great asian food? You like great place with an amazing decoration? TAO is the place to be! Book a table in advance, it's always full.
funky flavorMay 29, 2016
Food is great!! And they have this huge fortune Cooke desert just amazing. Also great lunch menu
Tamara DMay 10, 2016
Everything I have ever had here is great! Seabass today was phenomenal!
Yannis StratakisJanuary 24, 2018
Coconut shrimp and Kung pao chicken were great. Pad Thai and Bok Choi poor
NatalieMarch 10, 2015
Salmon is phenomenal. Banana pudding and the chocolate truffle is great.
Fernanda VenancioJanuary 7, 2015
Go for lunch! They have an executive menu for 27 dollars. Very good meal!
ZoozJanuary 21, 2020
An unplanned lunch that turned out great. Orange Chicken is to die for. Great choice
New York HabitatDecember 2, 2011
Order the Chilean sea bss, squab lettuce wraps, and one of their wonderfully mixed drinks. Don’t miss the giant fortune cookie for dessert either!
Luisger LopezDecember 30, 2014
The Red Dragon (Vodka, Grapefruit, Triplesec & Sour-mix) is to-die-for!! Be sure to arrive on time, reservations are *tight*!!
Romain D.September 27, 2022
Food was delicious! Don’t sit upstairs though, it’s freezing cold! Too bad they’re playing basic pop music in such a nice place… except for the men’s bathroom which was an absolute, embarrassing dump!
Sylvia De LimaApril 24, 2014
Spicy Thai wanton soup delicious! And the soy ginger salmon incredible
Pixie DeeJanuary 24, 2015
This place is is AWESOME! Everything is great & so is the service. It's my fav restaurant ❤️
Todd SchwendimanJune 5, 2014
Fantastic Food and ambiance!! Amazing short rib appetizer as well as expensive sushi but worth it.
JenniferJanuary 24, 2011
Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice and orange chicken are bangin! Grab a bottle of Nigori ... Only One Daughter... goes perfectly with it! And don't forget to save room for giant fortune cookie!
Wendeline FloresJanuary 10, 2018
I can recommend the vegetable brown Rice, the Spicy eggplant and the Chinese broccoli in Black bean saus.
courtney schielaSeptember 11, 2014
Amazing food! Giant fortune cookie is the best dessert to share.
YanApril 23, 2019
Sea bass skewer, tuna sashimi, beef short ribs
Evren KoksalJanuary 31, 2017
Very good food! Nice place! Go for it!
Tamara DSeptember 16, 2015
Great private meeting space upstairs. Service was also very good.
Stephanie ten BergeJune 7, 2015
One of the coolest places I've been to in New York. Fantastic food and great ambiance.
🏇 Lulu 🏇 .May 27, 2019
Their chicken pad Thai, sea bass, and salmon are all delicious 👌🏽
F-Factor NutritionAugust 6, 2012
Sashimi Of Kobe Beef with fresh wasabi sauce- Mmm Mmm good. Will have you feeling nice 'n' light before a fabulous Thursday night out.
Ram SchvartzSeptember 8, 2016
Soups are special but not for everyone. Great and unique place!
MeCritic.comNovember 26, 2011
The big golden statue and the lively atmosphere make this a fun place to visit. Haven't been recently but it's time to go back. http://www.mecritic.com/places/place/6113/Tao
Polina WeitzOctober 1, 2017
Great food, loved the tataki and dim sum. Trendy vibe, but a bit on the loud side.
Nika AprilSeptember 26, 2017
Very good! Delicious food, nice and calm atmosphere. Music. Very good bar.
Mélange MediaMay 13, 2013
Breath taking ambiance . Do not miss out on the Giant Fortune Cookie. It's a sweet treat you wouldn't want to miss .
Nora KDecember 28, 2015
shrimp lettuce cups, Coconut shrimp, crispy orange chicken, and shrimp tempura roll
Michelle BoltonNovember 17, 2014
Miso Chilean Sea Bass and the smoke tea duck spring rolls. Oh yeah, don't forget the lychee martini.
San SanFebruary 4, 2017
Beautiful restaurant, great food. A little Fancy...great for special ocean.
OMGICUMarch 21, 2011
Whether you're trying to get to "third base" or just hanging out with "friends" you're sure to run into super rich famous people like the Mets' David Wright or Jennifer Aniston at Tao.
Elisabeth BrombergMay 17, 2012
It's a bit loud but the food & drinks make up for it - try the spicy lobster roll, the sea bass and the Tao-tini!
Kris ConcepcionJanuary 25, 2014
The giant fortune cookie is a two man operation, but well worth the effort.
Sivan DaganJune 24, 2017
WOW. The decoration, the music and the food 👌👌👌
Michael Fox-RabinovitzFebruary 21, 2015
Great seabass and duck rolls, giant cookie is fun and tasty
Nicolette RomeroDecember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Come here for a more upscale lunch. The bang bang chicken and salmon were super flavorful.
Salma 🇸🇦July 9, 2022
Sea bass satay 💯💯
Anastasia ZubovaOctober 26, 2011
delicious food and i really liked atmosphere there!also all coctails in menu r fantastic i tried almost all of them)
Erik HFebruary 15, 2015
Sea bass is awesome!
Kay 5February 8, 2014
Dont miss the Singapore Mei Fun Noodles and chef's roll.. Good service and great vibe..
Alessandro CaliSeptember 24, 2013
One of the best restaurant in town. Big Buddha inside. Even if you are not an Asian food addict. You will love that.
Divya SukumarNovember 18, 2012
Very trendy place to dine in...make sure to get reservations during weekend
Elisa KApril 27, 2012
The wandering electric violinist that plays with the thumping club music Thursday nights is f-ing brilliant. Worth a visit just for that.
Kelly NicoleJuly 19, 2013
Try the giant fortune cookie! It really is giant, so share it with your friends. Great place!
Ajay SalpekarApril 17, 2013
If you're wondering which small plate is the best wonder no more - it's the Five Spice Short Rib.
Rorriz_ DhawiDecember 11, 2017
I always come here to have the molten chocolate Cake is soooo delicious 💔💔💔💔💔

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