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| - First off, let me say that you can get better food in other restaurants. But when you are in Vegas, it's often more about the atmosphere and the experience. Want a celebrity sighting? Want to visit a Vegas hotspot? Tao is definitely a great choice at the moment in the fickle and ever-changing Vegas scene.
The food takes a number of dishes from Southeast Asia and moderates the taste for a Western palate. Spices are generally mild, the ingredients are less exotic, and anyone who has eaten at a P.F. Chang's will feel very comfortable. You really can't go wrong if you choose a number of small plates and share them family-style.
I'd also highly recommend the sake flights, which give you a sampling for some very fine wines. Oddly enough, you can't tell which is which, but does it really matter?
This is a great location for those large groups, although getting a reservation can be difficult. It's a good thing that they have late-night seating up to 10:30 or 11:00pm.
A note for those bachelor/ette parties - eating dinner at the restaurant does NOT get you into the club automatically, so plan accordingly. It's still a good choice to eat downstairs and go clubbing upstairs afterwards (because you avoid an extra taxi ride in between dinner and partying), but you need to make reservations at both locations BEFORE coming out, otherwise you risk having to wait in line.
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