Tao Yuan

Warm staff, great hospitality, and good value. The food is tasty and while I can certainly work to find a critique here and there I am reluctant to do so because I am happy and satisfied. We just had our second experience at Tao Yuan and we were introduced to another new ingredient (celtuce- the first time it was star beans). If you haven’t visited Zao Ze next door it’s also worthwhile. It is clear to me that a lot of thought and time went into creating both of these establishments, and we are lucky to have them in Brunswick.

Some of the dishes were quite good, such as the cod with noodles, celtuce and noodles. and the tuna sashimi. Others were OK, such as the steamed dumplings and the fried goat cheese. And two dishes, the clams with rice cakes and the open-faced bao buns with lamb belly, were quite disappointing. Given the high prices and the past excellent of this restaurant, they should be able to do better.

Great small plates. Lots of flavor and attention to quality. We loved most dishes, but liked all of them. That's a good ratio. So glad this restaurant is open again after a long wait! Food: excellent Service: very good Cocktails: very unique and good Wine and beer selections: Seem great Price: reasonable Atmosphere: quiet, comfortable, clean

Since the pandemic, this creative young chef has been very resourceful in finding ways to feed her exquisite food to loyal customers despite staff shortages. Aside from Zao Ze's offerings, if you subscribe to their email list, you'll receive updates on the latest series of themed special takeout dinners for two at a very reasonable price. Last night's crisp slawlike salad, green beans and corn with spicy flavorings, and tender noodles with chicken in a sweet but dingy sauce, followed by delicate coconut cake was one of the best meals I've ever had. I hope one day before long to return to dining at Tao.

Incredible, authentic, delicious. This is a truly great place. I'd been craving these flavors since I got back from Asia and Tao Yuan delivers! Try something new off the menu, everything is great especially some of the things you may not have heard of before. Also the waitress who helped us was really really great.