Tao midtown menu8/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Google anything on Tao and this is sure to be mentioned at some point in the article they are known for this signature dish. This was a great bang for your buck if you’re on a budget.Īs far as entrees were concerned, we contemplated ordering a bunch for the table and sharing, but there was really only one dish that I wanted to try-the infamous Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass ($39). In fact, we had to ask for more lettuce shells to use it all up. We also tried an order of the Squab Lettuce Wraps ($15), which peaked my interest because how often do you see squab on the menu?!? They were delicious and came with a huge portion of grilled meat. Although, I tend to prefer chicken satay and would like to try that next time. The fish was cooked to perfection and the satay sauce was served in just the right portion-not too heavy and not too light. ![]() So we got an order of the Satay of Chilean Sea Bass with Wok Roasted Asparagus ($19). I also wanted to order two classic Asian appetizers so that I could accurately assess the food, comparing it with dishes that I was already familiar with at other Asian restaurants. I was scraping this stuff up with my fork it was so good. It didn’t seem too mushy and the flavors were so on point, complimented by the spicy cream sauce that was drizzled on the bottom of the plate. I am used to eating tartar with something extremely crunchy to to counteract the raw texture, like a fried plantain chip, or a wonton, so I was hesitant whether or not I would enjoy the fried rice accompaniment, but it worked perfectly with the fish. To start we ordered the Spicy Tuna Tartar served on Fried Rice Cakes ($18). So was Tao worth the splurge for a special indulgence? Continue reading to find out! But I think when food is extraordinary and unforgettable, then to hell with portion size and if you can afford it, to hell with the price. After reading several yelper’s comments, I found that most considered Tao to be a restaurant serving very small plates of food at an extremely high price, which they considered unjustifiable. Out of all the restaurants in Vegas, Tao was one in particular that I wanted to try and it just so happened to be conveniently located in the lobby of my hotel. Basically, I spent two full days just sampling different specialty beers and cheeses, followed by two long nights of fine wine and good food. Last month, I went out to Las Vegas for a couple of days to scope out the Pizza & Craft Beer Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center for work (very, very hard work, might I add!). ![]()
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