 A 16-foot-tall Buddha lords over this 12,000-square-foot, multilevel restaurant, sushi bar and lounge. A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines.
About
TAO New York, the largest and most popular Asian restaurant in New York City, was created to offer its guests a sensual trip through the cui9sine of Asia. From then moments one enters, they are transported to another world designed to relax and indulge all of the senses. Open since fall 2000, this action packed venue has not lost bit of its buzz. TAO New York is frequented by celebrities on a regular basis from Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro. Beyonce and Jay-Z, to Britney Spears, Madonna, Paris Hilton.
The Food
The pan-Asian menu could easily become an afterthought in such a scene-centric spot, but Chef Rick Laakkonen runs a reliable kitchen. The satay of Chilean sea bass brushed in miso, shrimp and green beans in a bright XO sauce, and crunchy spring rolls generously stuffed with duck are impressive, but most of the menu falls short, as with lackluster wasabi-crusted filet mignon and flavorless deep-fried lobster dumpling. Desserts, like the giant fortune cookie filled with light and milk chocolate mousse, perfectly embody the spirit of this over-the-top spot.
Special Events
Consider TAO for al styles of events such as movie premieres, corporate affairs, holiday reception and more. This 12,000 square foot multi-level restaurant and bar is a one of a kind settings. It takes all who enter on a sensuous trip through the authentic cuisines of Asia. TAO can accommodate up to 1000 guests for a standing cocktail reception, up to 600 guests for a buffet lunch or dinner, and 300 guests for a seated lunch or dinner. Please contact our Special Events Department 12 (212) 399-3097 to inquire about hosting your next event at TAO New York. TipsKnow Before You Go Plan to wait up to an hour, even with a reservation.
What to Drink
House cocktails include the Blue Zen, with Bacardi Limon, Malibu rum, blue Curacao and pineapple juice ($10).
The Extras
Like the music? You can take home a double CD of the restaurant's soundtrack for $25.
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Contacts & Directions
TAO New York
42 E 58TH St (& Madison Avenue), New York, NY 10022-1910
Phone: (212) 888-2288
Directions: 4, 5, 6 at 59th St; N, R, W at 5th Ave-59th St |
