Marisa

The staff and atmosphere alone makes this place worth while. The food is phenomenal. I will definitely be back ! Thanks for an amazing night

Liana Kohle

TAO Uptown delivers a bold, unforgettable experience. The dramatic decor, pulsing energy, and dimly lit ambiance set the stage for a night out that feels both luxurious and lively. The pan-Asian dishes are flavorful and well-executed, perfect for sharing. It’s not cheap, but you’re paying for the full vibe — and it delivers. Ideal for a stylish dinner or celebration.

Carmelo Stanco

TAO Uptown dazzles with its bold pan-Asian flair, theatrical décor, and buzzing ambiance. Dishes like Chilean sea bass and spicy tuna roll hit high notes in flavor. Service is attentive, though the menu feels a tad pricey. Ideal for a special night out in Midtown.

Diane M

Went to Tao uptown last night to celebrate a belated birthday and service, food and atmosphere were all 10 out of 10. Our server Paolo was the absolute best! Will absolutely ask for him next time we make a reservation. He made our dining experience even more fun, plus he took care of some of my friend’s dietary restrictions with ease. Drinks, apps, mains, and desserts all incredible. The orange chicken, fried rice, rock shrimp, and fortune cookie dessert were some of the favs.

+5

Sasha MG

TAO seems to have mixed reviews but i am so happy with my first visit here and i want to come back 1000 times. somehow managed to get a last minute reso during US open weekend. had us wait in the lounge about 10 mins before seating. service from then-on was incredibly fast like TOO fast. everyone was friendly and attentive. the food was beyond incredible. so delicious i recommend the cod, sushi, spring rolls, pad thai, general tao, and obviously the fortune cookie. drinks are fantastic too. price is reflective of the upscale vibe you’ll find inside and yet it was casual enough not to be posh. vibe inside is so cool and clean. i loved every second of it.

Jennifer Sola

Does not fail! This place is gorgeous, the ambiance is simply perfect! The staff are super nice! Great location and the food is delicious! Definitely worth coming back each time I travel to NY!

+4

J B C

I haven’t been her in years however today I had a doctors appointment fairly close by & decided to take my sister to lunch. To thank her for picking me up. (She took the pictures of our main courses) We started with chicken gyoza & duck spring rolls which were delicious. She had lacquered pork & I went with the king po chicken hold the peanuts. We decided not to finish our meals so that we could have dessert. We went a bit overboard & ordered the chai crème brûlée & the giant fortune cookie with vanilla & chocolate mousse (even with taking most of our meal to go we couldn’t finish the desserts). Our server was very polite & courteous checking to see if we needed anything. Depending if you have alcohol or choose to skip dessert the price of your meal will obviously vary. We skipped the alcohol but had a delicious feast & took food home for just $182 before tip. I was glad to see the food was still amazing.

+15

Debra Clark

Girls night out and we did the trio, forgot what it’s called but there was lychee, yeah I give up. They were different and cute and also very good. There were $1 wontons flowing. I really wish I could remember the name of the trio and what my friends ate but know that a time was had! We also celebrated a birthday as well, carrot cake and all edible. Nice evening, good crowd.

+1

Guille Sallato

A beautiful and well-decorated place. The food and service were excellent. 100% recommended. The best mixed Asian flavors...

+4

Noelle

5 Stars Incredible Experience! We called about ten minutes before arriving to make a reservation, and they were incredibly accommodating. The food was unbelievably fresh and delicious every bite was perfect. But what truly set the night apart was our waitress, Precious. Our waitress was phenomenal from start to finish. Warm, professional, and so genuinely kind she didn’t just serve us, she made the entire experience shine. She complimented the food with such pride, also the restaurant staff helped us switch tables when my date requested it without hesitation, and was just incredibly accommodating every step of the way. She even vibed with my date in the best possible way easygoing, friendly, and full of good energy. We ended up ordering way more than planned just because the whole experience felt so enjoyable. She deserves a raise or some serious recognition. It’s rare to come across someone who elevates not just the service, but the entire atmosphere. She made the night feel special and that’s something we won’t forget. 💫👏

+2

Ty L

Came here for a birthday dinner, overall the service and food could be slightly better for our party of 7. We had the seafood fried rice on a hotplate, sea bass with mango salad, and 2 pad thai noodles, sausage and shrimp fried rice and the snow pea veggie dish and orange covered chicken. IMO, for the price of the seafood fried rice on the sizzling hot plate is totally not worth it. Also had the dessert sampler which looked amazing. Pretty much we are there just for the atmosphere of the restaurant. It isn’t anything authentic if that is your thing. For 7 people outta the door plus tips is about $380.. which is somewhat reasonable.

+17

RR

It has been years since we visited this location and while close to Times Square, the next visit will be back downtown. Early dinner, so place was cold until it filled up. Ordered a Moscato (sweet) and they brought me another wine instead of just telling me it wasn’t available. Had Satay bass, potstickers and our favorite sea bass for appetizers. For main course Branzino, sea bass (not as good as the appetizer), sausage rice. Sticky rice for dessert. Decent service from Paolo but not excellent.

+7

Carmine Battista

Definitely a place to be seen. Very trendy and very cool place. There isn’t a bad table in the house. A great venue. The food is equally great. We stuck to several tasting/small plates which we shared family style.

+3

Tracy L

We went here for a birthday celebration because it looked so beautiful from the pictures online. I admit that the ambiance and energy were great. The huge Buddha, and overall design of the restaurant put us in an excited mood. It wasn’t crazy-crowded when we arrived at 5:30pm but it was packed by 6:30pm. Some of the dishes were good (pad Thai, rice, steak, and fish). The sizzling rice was disappointing (tiny portion for the price). I would recommend the dessert platter. I gave 2 stars for the service because our waiter was clearly not having a great night. He may fake-smile when he cops his attitude but it was clear he was being a jerk. I asked if they sing at the table when it’s someone’s birthday and he said, “YOU can sing. We won’t sing for you.” In a rude tone too. All he had to say was “no, we don’t do that here.” Also, I was in the restroom when I overheard the attendant telling someone they have to pay a tip if they wanted to try any of the perfumes they had there. Just tacky to ask for tip. I was going to tip her because she had hand towels ready once I got up to the sink, but then she blasted the cold water and wouldn’t let me control the faucet. I finally had to say “Can you please let go of the handles so I can turn on the hot water?” She wouldn’t so I said loudly “The water is too cold!” She turned on the hot water but some of the water splashed on my shirt. So overall, I think it’s 3 stars to be fair. I think we would have had a better night if we had overall better service.

Justine Andollo

Usually a great place for a special event- but, this time we were a little (ok, a lot) let down. The food and our server were equally fantastic. The major disappointment, being that I reserved this far enough in advance and letting them know it was my daughter's 21st birthday, was that our table was one of the shared booth's along the wall with no privacy and right next to the server's station- literally. Halfway through our meal, the table next to us was divided into tables for two, pushing one even closer to us. For what we were celebrating and what I spent on this meal (over $100 each), I would have expected much better. We visited the one downtown earlier this year for the second time and it was a much better experience. I am not sure I would return to this one for our next visit since it feels like the host staff gave little thought to what to us (and most people) is a monumental celebration. Luckily, we had a fantastic server (Isabella) who was very kind and made excellent recommendations ... and, again, the food was wonderful. To top off the night, unfortunately due to our location, the birthday dessert with candles was delivered to the wait station clearly visible to my daughter- so there was no surprise! Incredible food (5 stars) and fantastic server (5 stars). Incredibly disappointing seating (1 star) for an important celebration ultimately making it just a good night, not a great night. My advice? Be sure to ask for a nicer table when visiting for something special and make sure it is not the shared booth space. We would have waited longer had we known. We can't get a do-over on a birthday dinner like this, but I really wish we could. ***Side note: The waiting area is far too small to accommodate so many people so you end up fighting your way through just to find some place to hopefully sit, but at the very least, just to get out of the way. Luckily our wait was under 10 minutes once we all checked in. They will not seat you unless everyone is there. I arrived early hoping to get to a table and order appetizers for all of us - which (somewhat) understandably they would not allow.

Eunice trust

First off it’s for aesthetics for sure. The place is lit up and very spacious. My brother and I did a walk in and was told unless we sat at the bar it was like a 45 minute wait. This location is busy. We finally sat at the bar and was told if we didn’t show IDs we couldn’t sit at the bar… the food comes out and everything was just okay. I wouldn’t recommend this place, there’s plenty of nearby places with better food.

+2

Aman Gupta

Bad bland food and slow service. How can you be an upscale restaurant and mess up a simple dish like spring rolls? None of the dishes were up to the mark and you are better off going to a low-key Thai restaurant instead. Fusion bad!

Celebrating a birthday and requested the dessert menu, the waiter offered us the option of a surprise dessert. We accepted, expecting a thoughtful selection from their menu. Instead, we were presented with a single strawberry cut in half with some fortune cookies... The manager Brian Lopez, who I emailed, said that the dessert was not complimentary as an excuse for his employee's lack of couth. We fully intended to pay for dessert, which is why we initially asked to see the menu. Receiving a halved strawberry for a birthday celebration was unexpected and far from what we anticipated. This experience was very disappointing, and as a result, I will not be returning to this establishment.