Tao

I would have to say this is a MUST to visit if you’re dining out in LA. We stopped in after a company Christmas party that ended too early. Atmosphere: 10/10 Just beautiful! The decor is beyond expectations. From the intricate dragons encircling the pillars, to the breathtaking Avalokiteshvara statue, your eyes will not be disappointed. The ambiance is perfect for a date night, very dimmed lighting )so if you have issues seeing be prepared to use your phone light to see). Service: 5/10 It was pretty busy but not enough to excuse how little we saw the girl tending to the bar/lounge area. We waited quite awhile for drinks and the sushi we ordered. It was a bit easier and quicker to just order drinks directly from the bar. Food: 9/10 We only tried the rainbow sushi to be fair (we ate before we went) but the rest of the food we saw looked phenomenal. The rainbow sushi hit the spot and was made very well. I may be wrong but the quality wasn’t the best. It was decent but not the quality I was expecting from the establishment.

We were really glad to have discovered TAO Asian Bistro with a reservation ahead of seeing a show nearby. Upscale asian food can be hit or miss and this was definitely a hit. We loved the cavernous space they built which felt like an old converted theater, especially as we descended to the main part of the dining room, but it was, apparently, completely created for this restaurant. The feel inside is tremendous with goddesses looking down over you throughout dinner...even entering is an experience with an impressive front door and another goddess greeting you as soon as you walk in. We loved the food too. We're vegetarians which usually isn't an issue at an asian restaurant (and it wasn't here) and we felt like first class eating citizens with the delicious food they brought, including Olive Fried Rice...what a great unique taste to a classic asian dish! The steamed bok choy also had a lot of flavor. The vegetable egg rolls looked great and tasted just okay. I also enjoyed the Okinowa Old Fashioned made with Japanese whiskey and black sugar! There are a number of other vegetarian things to choose from including tempura, other rice dishes, noodles, sides and sushi so you'll really have plenty to choose from here if that's your diet, and all of it (at least what we saw) looked elevated and luxurious. We don't live close but see this as a good destination restaurant on its own and it's perfectly situation to enjoy whatever Hollywood has to offer.

Sexy & Stunning are the two best words I could utilize to describe my experience at TAO. For starters, Trey as our waiter, couldn’t have provided more stellar service! Give this man some praise! While the restaurant guests continued to flow through the room, Trey was diligent and consistently asked if we needed anything. He made sure to inform us on the best menu items, all while keeping a lovely smile on his face. The food 10/10, I wouldn’t have changed a thing! It’s amazing how much superlative service and mouthwatering food can do to a guests experience. Even though my mother-in-law and I were full, we still wanted some to go! I would highly recommend for anyone to make a reservation here. No matter what you order on this menu, you are sure to make your moneys worth, more over be able to entice yourself on this eminent menu, so beautifully crafted for everyone appeal. See you soon, TAO! The dishes we ordered were as follows: Lobster Bonanza Yellowtail Sashimi Lobster Fried Rice Spicy Eggplant Hot & Sour Soup w/ Shrimp Toast Shrimp Tempura Grilled Branzino Dessert: Banana Pudding & Donuts

Loved my first experience at Tao. Hidden gem right here in Hollywood. Such an original look for a restaurant/lounge. Vibes were cool. Excellent taste on everything we had. Ordered different small bites to get a variety of what was offered from Satays, Gyoza, tempura to the fried rice and dessert was delicious. My fave was the bread pudding donuts with brandy ice cream. Took home their chocolate Buddha gift box. Servers were friendly and professional. Did not have reservations but was able to hang in the lounge area. Will come back.

This restaurant is a must if you visit Los Angeles - Hollywood. The food is outstanding and the service could not be better. The cocktails and virgin cocktails we had were great as well as our starters. The portions are huge so the prices are more than fair. It‘s also one of the most beautiful restaurants we have been to yet. The statues and lightning inside are spectacular. 5 stars for everything, food, service and ambiente.

Went there with family for my father’s 70th birthday celebration (also was my 1st time in LA). Really cool atmosphere with a trendy crowd. Food was Asian fusion and tasty. Be aware that some appetizer plates are quite expensive for just one small piece of meat (but that’s to be expected at this level of restaurant). Overall father had a great birthday experience and we enjoyed a great meal with a high quality of service. This is a good place to go for an exclusive experience.

High quality food in a very elegant place! This would be enough to describe. We were there for dinner on a Sunday evening (booked the day before). Our table was in the bottom part, in front of the big statue dominating the hall. We ordered the 2 soups in the menu (I had the miso one, very special with some seafood in), pad tai noodles with chicken and the chef’s choice for the sushi. All was top served, tasty and delicious. Highly recommended! 4 to the service is only because I hate getting continuously bothered by personnel refilling my glass of water.

Absolutely loved my experience at TAO! From the moment I walked in, I was in awe of the stunning decor, captivating music, and the vibrant crowd. The ambiance is truly remarkable. The drinks were fantastic, and I couldn't get enough of the vegan dumplings, shushi options , Chicken lollipop and hongkong fried noodles. TAO is an exquisite blend of atmosphere, flavors, and people – a must-visit for anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience. coming back again

Great food & drinks, superb service staff & fabulous ambiance. The women at the front reception were not very good. Reservations were made, we were on time, they said it would be a couple of minutes and we waited 20-30 minutes. We will return simply because everything was great except the women receptionist.