TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

Name: TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles
Address: 6421 Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90028-7310
Telephone: (323) 593-7888
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2354 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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TAO Los Angeles is a dynamic two-level space, complete with two private dining rooms, outdoor patio, lounge with large bar. and main dining room anchored by our 16 foot Quan Yin statue.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

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Booked 126 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Unspecified
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(323) 593-7888
Website
http://taolosangeles.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ralph Scamardella
Private party facilities
TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. We collaborate with a wide array of global clients to create unparalleled event experiences. TAO Group Special Events is where culinary innovation meets premium mix
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 465-2128

Location
6421 Selma Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028-7310
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Cahuenga / Wilcox
Parking details
We do offer Valet - $12 up too 4 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.
Public transit
We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Hot Edamame$13.00
Maldon Sea Salt
Shishito Peppers$14.00
Yuzu, Sesame
Chicken Satay$17.00
Mango Papaya Salad, Peanut Dipping Sauce
Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups$22.00
Chilis, Thai Basil, Crispy Garlic, Fried Egg
Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice*$23.00
Spicy Mayonnaise, Kabayaki Sauce
Satay of Chilean Sea Bass$26.00
Miso Glaze

Soups

Miso$13.00
with tofu and manila clams

Dim Sum

Imperial Vegetable Egg Roll$18.00
Wild Mushroom, Cabbage, Snow Peas
Chicken Gyoza$18.00
Pan Fried or Steamed, Chili Garlic Sauce
Pork Potstickers$19.00
Chili Sesame Glaze
Chicken Wing Lollipops$22.00
Thai Basil, Sweet and Sour, Peanuts
Lobster Wontons$26.00
Shiitake Ginger Broth

Sushi and Sashimi*

Ebi$8.00
Cooked Shrimp
Ikura$8.00
Salmon Roe
Sake$8.00
Salmon
Tako$8.00
Octopus
Hamachi$9.00
Yellowtail
Maguro$9.00
Tuna
Botan Ebi$10.00
Sweet Prawn
Hotate$10.00
Sea Scallop
Unagi$10.00
Fresh Water Eel
Charred Tuna$11.00
Uni$11.00
Sea Urchin
Wagyu Beef$12.00
Kani$12.00
Alaskan King Crab
Toro$19.00
Fatty Tuna

Specialty Rolls

Crunchy Spicy Yellowtail*$19.00
crushed onion
Vegetable$20.00
eight treasure vegetables, soy paper
Spicy Tuna and Crispy Rice$21.00
mango salsa
Angry Dragon$22.00
eel, kabayaki sauce
Salmon Avocado$22.00
salmon tartare, tomato ponzu
Shrimp Tempura$23.00
wasabi honey sauce
Crispy Lobster$25.00
lobster tempura, chipotle sauce

Specialties

Fresh Oyster*$6.00
ponzu mignonette
Seared Salmon Sashimi*$21.00
jalapeño, sweet miso
Albacore Poke Tacos*$21.00
soy vinaigrette, spicy sour cream
Yellowtail Sashimi*$22.00
jalapeño, ponzu sauce
Tuna Pringles*$24.00
truffle aioli, egg, tomato

Noodles & Rice

Jasmine White or Brown Rice$8.00
Olive Fried Rice$22.00
olive leaf, french beans, egg
Chow Fun$23.00
stir fried vegetables and tofu
Pad Thai Noodles$23.00
peanuts, mushrooms, tofu; add chicken or shrimp
Barbeque Duck Fried Rice$24.00
sundried tomatoes, kaffir lime, mint
Shanghai Fried Rice$25.00
vegetables, shrimp, pork, egg
Hong Kong Fried Noodles$27.00
chicken, egg, mixed vegetables, roast pork
Lobster Fried Rice$34.00
kimchi, shallots
Drunken Lobster Pad Thai$37.00
brandy, cashews

The Sea

Honey Glazed Salmon$37.00
lotus root, green beans, baby sweet peppers
Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp$38.00
tamarind, bell pepper
Grilled Branzino$39.00
steamed bok choy, ginger kaffir lime vinaigrette
Miso Roasted Black Cod$44.00
grilled tokyo negi, young ginger
Crispy Snapper in "Sand"$48.00
toasted garlic, dried chinese olive

The Land

Beef Mongolian$48.00
snow peas, shimeji mushrooms
Filet Mignon "Tokyo" Style$56.00
marrow, mushroom, onion
Beef and Broccoli$75.00
aged n.y. strip, black bean sauce
Wagyu Rib-Eye Teppanyaki$96.00
sophisticated dips and sauces

The Sky

Black Pepper Chili Chicken$34.00
pepper, onion, bamboo shoot, celery
Crispy Orange Chicken$36.00
steamed bok choy
Peking Duck
- For Two$88.00

The Sides

Asian Green Stir Fry$14.00
pea shoots, chinese broccoli leaves
Cantonese Cauliflower$14.00
sweet and sour sauce
Steamed Bok Choy$14.00
garlic sauce
Charred Brussels Sprouts$14.00
cilantro lime vinaigrette, puffed rice

Desserts

Bread Pudding Doughnuts$12.00
brandy ice cream
Ice Creams and Sorbets$12.00
assorted seasonal flavors
Banana Pudding$15.00
tempura banana and fortune cookie crust
Fruit Plate$15.00
seasonal selections
Molten Chocolate Cake$16.00
salted caramel gelato, cherry sauce
Mochi Tasting$16.00
assorted flavors
Giant Fortune Cookie$17.00
white and dark chocolate mousse
Dessert Platter$42.00
chef's selection of sweets

Specialty Cocktails

Tao-Tini$19.00
New Amsterdam Mango Vodka, Malibu Rum, Cranberry, Cold Pressed Lime Juice
Cucumber Sparkler$17.00
Stoli Cucumber Vodka, Sparkling Wine, Cold Pressed Lime Juice, Organic Agave, Essential Mint Oil
Ruby Red Dragon$19.00
Ketel One Grapefruit Rose Botanical Vodka, Yuzu Citrus, Hint of Pomegranate
Mango Chili Martini$17.00
Herradurra Blanco Tequila, St. Germain, House Spiced Mango Purée
Watermelon Mint Lemonade$17.00
Hendry's Vodka, Cold Pressed Watermelon & Citrus Juice, Essential Mint Oil
Tongue Thai'd$17.00
Avión Silver Tequila, Giffard Peche de Vigne, Thai Chili and Cilantro Nectar, Cold Pressed Lemon Juice
Nirvana$19.00
Herradurra Blanco Tequila, Passion Fruit Purée, Ginger & Cold Pressed Lime Juice, Chili Pepper, Red Bull Tropical Edition
Lychee Martini$18.00
Absolut Elyx Vodka, St. Germain, Japanese Lychee Infused Nectar
Bubbles & Berries$20.00
Taittinger Champagne, Hendry's Vodka, St. Germain, Strawberries

Wines by The Glass

Sparkling

Campo Viejo, Spain, NV$15.00
Taittinger, 'La Francaise', Reims, France, NV$21.00

White

Pinot Grigio, Bollini, Trentino, Italy, 2018$15.00
Chardonnay, Laguna, Russian River Valley, California, 2017$16.00
Riesling, Jean-Baptiste Adam, 'Les Natures', Alsace, France, 2017$16.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Orin Swift, 'Blank Stare' Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, 2018$21.00
Chardonnay, Cakebread, Napa Valley, California, 2018$26.00

Rosé

Grenache, Domaine La Colombette, 'Notorious Pink' Languedoc-Roussillon, France, 2018$15.00

Red

Malbec, Terrazas, Mendoza, Argentina, 2018$15.00
Merlot, St. Francis, Sonoma County, California, 2016$15.00
Pinot Noir, J Vineyard, California, 2017$17.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini, Napa Valley, California, 2016$21.00

What 2,354 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles is rated 4.8 stars by 2354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:00 PM

Booked 126 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Google Map for TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

6421 Selma Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028-7310

Additional information

Cross street
Cahuenga / Wilcox
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Chinese, Asian, Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We do offer Valet - $12 up too 4 hours with validation you get at the front desk. $20 Flat fee thereafter.
Public transit
We are located off the Metro Redline at the Hollywood and Vine Station (5 min walk). Once you exit, head West on Hollywood Blvd, then South on Cahuenga towards Selma intersection which is where we are located.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ralph Scamardella
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://taolosangeles.com/
Phone number
(323) 593-7888
Private party facilities
TAO Group Special Events combines vibrant mix of stylish dining and lounge spaces paired with signature menus and world class service. We collaborate with a wide array of global clients to create unparalleled event experiences. TAO Group Special Events is where culinary innovation meets premium mix
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 465-2128

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TAO Asian Bistro - Los Angeles

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Delivery

Private dining

Additional information

West Coast Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Crispy Orange Chicken

Beef Mongolian

Salmon Avocado

Small Plates

Hot Edamame$13.00

Shishito Peppers$14.00

Chicken Satay$17.00

Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups$22.00

Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice*$23.00

Satay of Chilean Sea Bass$26.00

Soups

Miso$13.00

Dim Sum

Imperial Vegetable Egg Roll$18.00

Chicken Gyoza$18.00

Pork Potstickers$19.00

Chicken Wing Lollipops$22.00

Lobster Wontons$26.00

Sushi and Sashimi*

Ebi$8.00

Ikura$8.00

Sake$8.00

Tako$8.00

Hamachi$9.00

Maguro$9.00

Botan Ebi$10.00

Hotate$10.00

Unagi$10.00

Charred Tuna$11.00

Uni$11.00

Wagyu Beef$12.00

Kani$12.00

Toro$19.00

Featured Items

Udama*$4.00

Temaki$4.00

Maki$6.00

Soy Paper$3.00

Specialty Rolls

Crunchy Spicy Yellowtail*$19.00

Vegetable$20.00

Spicy Tuna and Crispy Rice$21.00

Angry Dragon$22.00

Salmon Avocado$22.00

Shrimp Tempura$23.00

Crispy Lobster$25.00

Specialties

Fresh Oyster*$6.00

Seared Salmon Sashimi*$21.00

Albacore Poke Tacos*$21.00

Yellowtail Sashimi*$22.00

Tuna Pringles*$24.00

Noodles & Rice

Jasmine White or Brown Rice$8.00

Olive Fried Rice$22.00

Chow Fun$23.00

Pad Thai Noodles$23.00

Barbeque Duck Fried Rice$24.00

Shanghai Fried Rice$25.00

Hong Kong Fried Noodles$27.00

Lobster Fried Rice$34.00

Drunken Lobster Pad Thai$37.00

The Sea

Honey Glazed Salmon$37.00

Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp$38.00

Grilled Branzino$39.00

Miso Roasted Black Cod$44.00

Crispy Snapper in "Sand"$48.00

The Land

Beef Mongolian$48.00

Filet Mignon "Tokyo" Style$56.00

Beef and Broccoli$75.00

Wagyu Rib-Eye Teppanyaki$96.00