Tourism Tuesday – TAO Restaurant

If you are looking for an amazing atmosphere and good food, the place you want to be is TAO Restaurant. Specializing in authentic Asian cuisine, the food is enough to satisfy any craving, and the atmosphere makes the meal into an experience. Tao has three different levels of dining, with each level offering a unique experience. The atmosphere in the restaurant is one that can’t be found elsewhere, friendly and inviting. It is not your typical Asian restaurant, and it offers more than just your typical meal.

The Atmosphere

With 300 seats, Tao Restaurant is full to brimming, every night filled with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is located in a former movie theater, and the space has been transformed into a restaurant with a large, friendly, and open feel to it. Presided over by a 16 foot tall Buddha, it offers more than just an excellent meal, it offers an experience. The beautiful décor within the restaurant takes over the senses and adds to the meal in a unique way. Rock gardens and bamboo shoots surround the tables, making this restaurant more of a location than a building.

The Asian Feast

The menu itself is inspired by all things Asian. From Japan to Thailand and everything in between, no matter what kind of Asian cuisine you are looking for, you will find it at Tao’s. The menu includes a long list of delicacies, and the food is tantalizing to all taste buds. Not only does the regular menu include a list of sushi rolls, Tao includes a sushi bar as well. With the promise of good food, good company, and good drinks it is no wonder Tao is packed every night.

A Unique View

Since the restaurant has been separated into levels, it provides a unique view for diners. From the different levels, the restaurant changes, creating a new atmosphere depending on your placement. From the bottom floor to the top is an excellent experience, and a different way at looking at food, atmosphere, and the restaurant itself. Whether you sit at the feet of the giant Buddha, or sit above looking upon him, the view provided is unique in every way. And, located at 42 East 58th St. near Madison Ave., the view from the ‘Skybox’, or top, level of dining offers a view that is unparalleled in New York. The food is good, the atmosphere is excellent, and each of the three different views completes the experience in a different way, making a night at this restaurant a night to remember.

A meal should be more than just food. While good food should be the center piece of every good meal, the atmosphere should be a part of the experience as well. Tao Restaurant takes that to heart, providing an experience that is as unique as it is amazing. From the top of the ‘Skybox’ to the bottom of the Buddha’s feet, there is no experience like the one found at Tao Restaurant, an experience that will leave you wanting to come back again and again.