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| - Unlike those ubiquitous Chinese restaurants with kitschy decor, Tao has some snazzy quality decor. It feels like you're dining in a living room or dining room at home. Disposable table cloths made of paper are still a hit here and I love it! Don't expect the prices here to be cheap like your usual Chinese joint, but for the higher price point you will be compensated with food that is somewhat like fine dining fare. With that said, you can still wear your sweats. My friend and I had split several dishes and they were all well-plated, reasonably portioned and delicious. Some of the items were hybrids of various cuisines. This is something to note because Tao advertises itself as a Northern Chinese restaurant when in actuality many of the dishes are from Southern China as well. Our favourite dish was the honey pork, which I found to have a Western spin on Chinese pork slices - it's still very fattening, though! Other than the points mentioned above, what was also atypical was the service. A lovely lady was always checking in on us, and it was very much appreciated. If you are in the East York area with a craving for Chinese food and want to take your date or party to a somewhat fancier Chinese restaurant with higher quality decor, presentation, and service, then swing by here!
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