Tao
“For dessert we got the chocolate melting cake with coconut ice cream as well as an ice cream sampler.”
“For birthdays, their trademark fortune cookie cake is a must-have even if it is not your birthday.”
“There is a HUGE statue of I'm guessing TAO in the back of the area with a fish pond underneath with very large fish swimming in it.”
Tao
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
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Tao has a pretty unbeatable lunch prix rice! I wanted to take my sister somewhere special for her birthday and the goal was to make her feel like a queen!
Pono was our server and he made her experience feel like a priority. He told us interesting stories about the space itself. How once, it was a theater and before that a horse stable for the wealthy and if you looked at the back wall you could still see those details.
The space here is stunning from giant statues and a koi pond. It's an escape from the hustle bustle of midtown. My sister was impressed and thrilled.
I always get the same app and dessert schtick for my prix fixe meal. Always start with the veggie rolls. They are gigantic, filing and delicious. The second course, I have had a seared tuna salad but this time I had the branzino and it was spectacular. Two beautiful fillets. Dessert deserves a drum roll. This is literally the best banana pudding in town. And it comes with one deep fried banana that at first resembles a Twinkie. And then when dip in the layers of cookies and pudding and hot banana, you are experiencing dessert ecstasy!!
And when I pretended to have to head to the restroom to get a candle in the dessert for my sister..Pono was like, you are too late, it's taken care of. They had a happy birthday sign in chocolate and the candles in strawberries. And Pono and I belted out happy birthday and my sister was so happy!
Thanks for the amazing lunch hour and birthday celebration Tao and Pono!
We (my boyfriend and I) made a reservation here for a Wednesday evening with no problem. I called and let the hostess know we were running about fifteen minutes late and she asked us to bear with her as she tries to work us back into the system, which is totally fine considering they are always packed.
We arrived with no problem and were seated immediately.
The restaurant is gorgeous and always booming.
We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir (probably the least expensive one on the menu to be honest) but it was great!
We ordered the edamame to start (simple, not necessary to order unless you're craving edamame). I ordered the chilean sea bass which was a m a z i n g. My boyfriend ordered the duck which he really enjoyed and we split the Chinese broccoli which we thoroughly enjoyed.
For dessert he ordered the banana pudding which was secretly the reason why he wanted to go here– just for the banana pudding that he always raves about.
I would definitely recommend this place and I would especially recommend making a reservation and ensuring that you arrive on time. If they are backed up, just be patient and enjoy the bar area, they also serve food there if you're starving.
Perfect for a business lunch!
Service – Staff is super attentive to allergies. One person at our table had a peanut and egg allergy, and the waiter was very accommodating. No epipen needed.
Space – Noise level is low and lights are dimmed. There's also a giant Buddha in the restaurant!
Lemongrass shrimp skewers – Comes with three skewers. Shrimp was cooked just right.
Branzino – Perfect portion of grilled branzino fillets on a bed of baby asparagus. Fresh, healthy, and delicious.
Banana pudding – Hands down my favorite dessert. The tempura banana has a nice crunch, and the golden bits of wonton or tempura added depth to the banana pudding.
I look forward to more business lunches here!
Have been to this restaurant many times and everytime the service and food has been excellent !
Tao never seizes to amaze me. The food is great, the atmosphere is amazing, and the service is excellent.
Last night I brought my mom and friend to dinner here. We decided to try some new things except the Lobster Wontons because those are amazing and I need to get them every time. We ordered a few different plates and shared everything which is the way to go because who doesn't like a taste of everything!
We tried the Tuna appetizer special and it was out of this world. The soy glazed salmon and the orange chicken were delicious. We also tried the sizzling pork friend rice and it was so tasty and had broccoli and other veggies in it.
For dessert we went with the banana pudding and the Fuji apple blossom. The banana pudding (which I've never had) was excellent and the Fuji Apple blossom was great too!
Of course we ended the meal with cappuccinos as well which are served in almost bowl like cups with no handles.
Price wise is was around $275 for three people but we had 2 cocktails each! Definitely worth the price!
Tao uptown was one of my favorite places for business dinners. A place to be scene or a place to see. A two bi-level fairly large restaurant with a giant Buddha overlooks the dark fairly exotic boundaries of this restaurant. We were there this time to celebrate a Birthday and also had some fun at the bar scene later that evening. We had ordered to eat small bites which were a mix of fish and other Pan-Asian delights. We had no problem running up a sizable bill. The birthday cake was delicious and service were fabulous.
My boyfriend and I had dinner at Tao last Saturday and overall it was a great experience, but quite pricey. Although the food was quite delicious, my favorite thing about Tao was the atmosphere. The Buddhist theme was present throughout the restaurant. It is very elegant yet alive. It's also dimly lit inside with very cool, sleek decor filled with status and flowers.
Favorite Menu items:
-TAO Angry Dragon Roll with Eel
-Rock Shrimp Lettuce Cups
-Sweet Onion Rings
-TAO Lo Mein with Roast Pork
-Kung Pao Chicken
All of these food options were both delicious and extremely filling.
Things to note:
-Dress to impress, it is very upscale/classy.
-Make reservations well ahead of time.
-Great place to go for date night if you want somewhere romantic. Or bring a group for a classy night out with friends!
-Be prepared to walk down flights of stairs if you are seated on the second floor and need to use the bathroom.
All in all, a great dinner in a great venue with plenty of ambiance.
Came here after dinner at Lavo this past Saturday night for drinks in the lounge. The front lounge is an awesome spot to grab late night drinks or cocktails before dinner. Even with a reservation, they usually make you wait at least 20-30 minutes here for dinner, so it's nice to have the dark intimate lounge with couches to relax in. You can actually eat in the lounge too, but it gets very crowded from around 5-11 or so on any weekend night. Drinks I'd recommend are the tao hito and lychee martini. They pump deep house vibes through the speakers in the lounge to enhance the mood.
For dinner, there are two levels, and I prefer upstairs. The third floor is the private skybox room, have never been up there but seems cool. There's a giant Buddha statue with a koi pond underneath at the back of the restaurant that I always make sure to visit before leaving. As far as dinner goes, it's great Asian fusion food. We've been coming here for about 8 years now, and I can recommend the sushi, the kung pao chicken, the seared pepper steak, and of course the giant fortune cookie. So good! The guys who own Lavo and Tao are doing it right. There's also another bar/lounge on the second floor at the back if the downstairs entry lounge is too packed. In the winter this place is overrun, but in the summer when everyone heads out to the hamptons it's much quieter.
I've come here for New Year's Eve open bar too, pricey but a great night. They removed all the tables and brought in a dj in the main room, was a great night. This place is super trendy, not a place to bring the parents unless they are open minded as it is loud too! I love it here and will come back again and again.
If I look past the high prices (for everything) then we had an outstanding meal here. Every dish we ordered was tasty and felt like a good selection.
Spare ribs
Lobster Won Ton
Chicken Gyoza
Pork potstickers
Tempura Green Beans (must have)
Jumbo shrimp tempura
Noodles
Serving sizes are modest.
But the food is yummy.