by alexandra f. on Ok, I REALLY liked Tao. But a few things: 1) This looks just like Budda Bar in Washington D.C. 16 foot Buddas just aren't that original. 2) You're trying to be Buddakan for Midtown. Admitting is the first step, just say it. It's cool, I would try too. 3) Good job on not using the word Budda in your name. BF and I had 6 year anniversary here Sunday night (cue the 'awws"). My ratings on our order: -Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and ponzu sauce 5++ -Sashimi of octopus (2), kobe beef (5++++) and charred tuna (5) -Lobster and crab spring rolls (3) -Avocado tempura (4) -Kobe beef tartare (2) Desserts (yes, we got 3. a desert for every 2 years, I dunno...whatever) -Banana pudding with fortune cookie crust (5++++++++++++++) -Molten chocolate cake (can't comment, was too full. ask boyfriend.) -Fuji apple blossoms (5++++++) Get the sashimi, especially if you like it spicy. Period. Lobster and crab spring rolls were most expensive but no WOW factor. 3 SLICES (1/2 of an avocado) tempura fried for $5. Come on, guy. The Kobe beef tartare is NOT a tartare and as you will see from my reviews, a good tartare is dear to me. This "tartare" was tastelessly mashed into some tempura fried riceball. WTF. Just, WTF. Tao-tini and lychee martini are a must to wash it down. Service was fantastic and we were seated at a very cozy shared table with one couple at the very end. Just work on the menu, will ya?
by Akiko I. on Asian night on Thursdays* Even though there are tons of clubs around this area, it was hard to find a club that we can go to that hosted an Asian night every Thursday. But we found one! I'm over the clubbing scene nowadays but it was fun when we wanted to go wild. The drinks are surprisingly ok....you know, not those diluted drinks that other clubs serve usually. Oh one thing though, try not to get drunk. The bouncers are so ready to toss you out at a moment's notice. The number of people they tossed out were unusually high I think. *Ambiance = descent *Drinks = ok *Service = again the bouncers...... *
