I came with my friends a few months ago, but to this day, I still think of the meal we had and the memories we made here. Although I’ve eaten Chinese food all my life, the dishes at Tao’s were so unique and equally delicious in their own way. I truly have never had a meal that was this flavorful, homey, yet addicting! Love love love
Great food! Authentic Chinese! Everything made to order. We had the crispy duck and a wonderful vegetable dish! Chinese spinach with garlic. The Thai iced tea was delicious! You must try this place! Best, and only Authentic Chinese food north of the city or Jersey!!!
The best Chinese outside NYC. The service is a bit slow - but in a good way. The kind of slow that makes you put your phone down to chat with the table across the room from you, the kind of slow that builds anticipation of something special to come. The kind of slow we don't appreciate anymore, slow in the best ways. The appearance inside is understated and functional, always comfortable though. The food is always fresh, hot, perfectly seasoned and unique. We love the dumplings and egg rolls to start, the egg rolls are wrapped in a CUHRISPPPYY wrap with delicate flavorful cabbage, herbs and the like. The dumpling are steamed delicately and served simply with a dark tangy dip which is a perfect compliment to the fatty pork. The usual offerings like General Tso's and Orange Chicken are beyond standard, the sauces are handmade without layers of cornstarch and MSG. Outstanding. Try the slushes - you can thank me later. Tao's is a hidden gem that I am glad we found. It's gotten better each time we've gone. ?
By far one of the best authentic Chinese Restaurants on the east coast. Normally we would go to the city for great authentic Chinese food but not anymore. Have patience and be respectful, it will pay off. Your energy will get reflected back to you no matter the place you go to.Food and service are top notch!
Best Chinese food in Middletown. Always fresh, always great service. Ambiance for dining in is a bit awkward (old decorations from previous restaurant, no real finesse or point of view with the layout, lights are too bright, etc...but the service is good and makes up for whatever strangeness is found in the ambiance. Would definitely recommend. Maybe order takeout and skip the odd dining room.
On a different level. Very nice husband and wife team, both well trained authentic Chinese chef's with high-end hospitality credentials, randomly land in Middletown in late 2019 and start doing what they do. Very Lucky Us. Compare to good fine dining in Manhattan and they fare very well. Very Fresh and just, the best. So unexpected. Diverse menu including the usual and much else. People travel from afar to come here, it's worth it. Nicer than normal place (for this area) on the inside, something they took over and fixed up, fairly large. But it looks like NOTHING from the outside - don't be fooled, Go In. Bring friends, it's a fun place with many big tables, full bar, lots of parking.
Truly authentic style Chinese food. Many excellent menus, but their fried rice and mapo tofu is to die for. If you desire food from Chinatown or Flushing without traveling far, this is it.
Great authentic food. Friendly staff.
My family and I really don't understand why this restaurant 'deserves' its current rating. It would be absolute madness. The Lady/manager/owner is not only rude and disrespectful, but she's condescending to customers. We asked our food to be less salty and she said she has no control of it and it is all on the kitchen. Food was mediocre. I would highly NOT recommend coming here and spend your money elsewhere.
I just left this restaurant and was extremely disappointed. We went here because my mom gave us a gift certificate at the end of October. They would not accept the gift certificate because they already paid the taxes for 2021 whatever that means. The food was mediocre. We will never be returning.