TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Trivara

   Chicago3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Arrived for reservation immediate friendly greeting. Of course I knew it would be a wait due to it being a holiday weekend. The wait turned into almost 45 minutes. As we were sat at a not so great table in a very high traffic area we asked the host about another table that was in arms reach she told us it was for a bigger party 5 minutes later the table was occupied with 2 people just like my friend and I. That was very frustrating because we were told it was for a bigger party although it ended up being 2 just like us. We ordered About 5 or 6 different options of food so we were hoping for a bigger table. We did stop the manager asking for a different table she did offer another table or bar area also a round of drinks were on the house we were very appreciative. Drinks arrived not very good. Starters were good. Some sides were okay. Entrees was amazing. Desert was incredible. We’ve been guests to Tao multiple times, celebrated my 4 year cancer free anniversary and Tao was the place of choice and our experience this go round was a 5/10 this go round
   

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   Allie VIP

   Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was impressive!! Really enjoyed 3/5 dishes, and then liked the other 2/5. Highly recommend the dim sum sampler, Bao buns, and the crispy rice spicy tuna. The two bluefin tuna role had way too much wasabi, and I like wasabi! And the three pork fried rice was just okay, wouldn’t get it again! Our reservation was set for 7:30pm and we weren’t seated until after 8pm.
   

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   Ann

   Asheville / Western North Carolina12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Very loud and pricey, yet food is good. Rice is additional price and wait staff doesn’t disclose this, so be prepared.
   

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   NIKHIL VIP

   Cleveland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The appetizers were excellent: we had the chicken satay, veg dumplings, veg egg rolls and the lamb yakitori. The portions were perfect and delicious. We had the veg lo mein, veg fried rice, Chinese broccoli and the pepper chicken. The broccoli was a bit salty. The chocolate Buddha was excellent and large enough to share with 4 people. The drinks were really good. The service was excellent as was the ambience. Overall amazing dining experience.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was incredible. We were visiting from Canada for a 40th bday and were not disappointed. The service was amazing as well. 5 star experience overall.
   

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   Lamar

   St. Louis1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tao was amazing our server Bella was really helpful with the menu and drinks. The staff was quick and on point. Def would recommend and come back next time in Chicago!
   

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   Gina VIP

   Chicago33 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My friend and I had a great table overlooking main dining area, The food was tasty and our waitperson Moana was very friendly and attentive. She recommended a very good sake ..that was excellent.
   

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   Sergio

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An incredible enviroment followed by great Food and Service. A place to be again and again
   

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   Vivi VIP

   Charleston1 review

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Even with reservations we had to wait for more than 30 min.
   

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    Alexis

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great first experience. Our server Jean was extremely helpful, friendly and attentive. Also, the food was amazing!
    

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