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Tao

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

Midtown East, New York

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Ranked #10 for Asian restaurants in New York
This Asian restaurant is famous for their sea bass. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Dina AndroicMay 12, 2017
Very good food. Loved the miso soup.
Lea VerouMay 19, 2015
The sea bass satay is out of this world!
P GOctober 12, 2013
Awesome everything - definitely worth coming downtown
Tayyare FlyingSeptember 23, 2015
Everything is great, but the food is a-ma-zing !
Madeline CoppedeMarch 28, 2011
Such amazing food and a great atmosphere...definitely get the spicy tuna on top of crispy rice. It's delicious!!
Katrina KildareJune 26, 2016
When they have it on the menu the lobster pad thai is ridiculously intoxicating.
Michael SalemoDecember 16, 2010
Been here 5+ times
peking duck spring rolls are one of the best apps around bar none. also very good spicy tuna rolls and dumplings
Elaine JordaFebruary 23, 2011
Chilean sea bass just melts in your mouth!!! P.S. Don't let the waitress "throw an appetizer platter" unless u wanna drop 3billz on apps alone!
Ellen BrooksJuly 24, 2014
Order the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, it's amazing!
Rogerio LimaNovember 21, 2013
Must have: the mochi fuji (wonderfull desert!!)
KarinaApril 15, 2012
Go on a weeknight so its not so crowded. Just always love their fortune cookie dessert!
Caroline R.August 16, 2011
Great atmosphere... food and cocktails are amazing... the fortune cookie is great if you're having dessert.
Lauren EllisonJanuary 11, 2012
Try the Chilean Sea Bass! It's one of the best fish dishes I've ever had.
Nami C💕July 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Remember : yang is for men's restroom!! And yin is for lady's
Kirsten TDecember 23, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The ruby red dragon is a fabulous drink and the spicy tuna melts in your mouth. Incredible atmosphere as well!
Eileen SheehanDecember 20, 2011
Order little bit of everything when you go with friends! Makes for a great night out!
Josh FerryAugust 7, 2017
Go see the big Buddha!
Charo MunozSeptember 27, 2015
The lychee martini is to die for!
Evangelos MakrisSeptember 13, 2017
Great place for a good dinner
Pema ChodenDecember 30, 2018
Brown rice fried rice was to die for.
RosalineApril 24, 2013
Try the Satay Of Chilean Sea Bass With Wok Roasted Asparagus
OffFebruary 13, 2020
Food and atmosphere are great 👍🏻
Daniel PowellJuly 16, 2017
The food is pretty good but it's definitely proud of its nightclub reputation...
The Corcoran GroupNovember 23, 2009
Restrooms are unlabelled downstairs, but it's boys on the left (ying) and girls on the right (yang)
Donde B.February 15, 2012
Restrooms: it is boys on the left (Yang) girls on the right (Yin). If you read anything different person is trying to make you enter wrong lavatory or is just not paying attention.
Katrina DemlowJune 4, 2012
Despite what some people say... Yin is girls bathroom. Yang is guys! Remember it by yang rhyming with Wang!
Tinkerbells WandMay 3, 2012
Great food very sexy vibe bring someone you love and want to get closer to.. so romantic
Junior IslamApril 18, 2010
**Loved the food...specially the Fortune Cookie Dessert...wait time was really long tho...but definitely worth it...it was a beautiful night w. my beautiful Angel...!!!
nida shekhaniNovember 28, 2014
Great ambiance. Chilean sea bass is good.
Olga ZhukovaAugust 25, 2012
Giant fortune cookie is awesome! Try, you never regret:)))
Rose Marie ParedesDecember 30, 2012
Try the Sexy Lobster Sushi Roll - #yummy #love the #sushi here!!!
Mark RosaFebruary 23, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you don't have a reservation, there's a six seat sushi bar on the second floor in the back that's usually empty or a short wait.
JD MaloneSeptember 1, 2015
I have so many mixed reviews of this place. The food is good but the service sucks most of the time. It can get very loud if they are busy!
Carlo De MarchisOctober 9, 2010
We got the private room on top of the restaurant with a view on the big area and the buddah AMAZING
DRB DRBDecember 18, 2013
Tried the lobster kimchee fried rice - very delicious!
Irene JungSeptember 24, 2014
try banana pudding... just amazing
R*January 4, 2013
"Sole" is a must plate. A little far from the night-life but still...
Christopher AyresNovember 29, 2009
Been here 5+ times
There's an awesome and affordable prix fixe dinner (around $30). Try the Wasabi Crusted Filet Mignon and Crispy Tuna Sashimi. Incredible. Read more
Butter BabyJune 13, 2012
Sand Pot Lobster, Shrimp, and Scallops with Black Bean Sauce = AMAZING !
9aba THJune 28, 2013
This place is a must-visit in NYC !! Super delicious food
Ameena MeerMay 30, 2013
slightly trashy bridge and tunnel crowd. slow, sucky service! lots of attitude from the girls in the front - reservation at 8:30, at 8:50 we're still waiting for our table.
MacNovember 26, 2013
Came in on a Tuesday at 3:45 is hoping to grab a later lunch. Immediately seated, but took too long to get anyone to come to our table. Waited 7 minutes and decided to leave. Expected better service.
Marielle CastellanosNovember 3, 2011
I LOVED TAO! Food was great. Must go back when I get around NYC.
Mezna AJanuary 3, 2014
Best Asian restaurant in the city
AmberChellaApril 21, 2013
The tuna tartar is delicious. Melts in your mouth.
Travis PrimeDecember 30, 2010
previous poster is slightly inaccurate re. bathrooms. mens room is to the left, but it is "yang." the "ying" room is womens. ask me how I know... or don't!
Allison KaminskiApril 5, 2016
Awesome drinks!! Always busy
Bruno CardosoOctober 4, 2015
Never had anything I didn't like in a TAO restaurant.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJanuary 19, 2015
Not my typical go-to but a super fun theme park experience. Food is good not great. Big for teen girl birthdays judging by last nite.
AysunJuly 4, 2016
Must go everyting delicious

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