What can I say about TAO that hasn't already been said? Let me give it a shot! For starters, the bathtub looking decorations on the way in were stunning- filled with water and fresh rose petals with floating candles, absolutely gorgeous! There was no wait (amazing, given all the other reviews, but it was a Monday night...) so we were seated right by the floating Buddha. As for that-- this statue is breath-taking! It is approximately 20 feet tall, and appears to be floating on the pond of live koi fish. I happily drank with the TAO-tini (delish) and my companion had the lychee tini (a little too sweet for her) then the berries and bubbles (very good).
We started with the Chicken Gyoza with Napa Cabbage and Soy Dipping Sauce (steamed) and we inhaled it. PERFECT! We then shared the miso glazed chilean sea bass over veggies (excellent) and the chicken pad thai (very good- not as spicy as I'd have liked though). The dessert menu was very diverse, and we settled on a 6-pack of buddha chocolates (adorably packaged-- almost too cute to eat! Milk, white and dark chocolates).
The ambiance was absolutely divine, so much so that we did not want to leave. But our bellies were full, our drink glasses empty and the hour late-- so we did depart after all. But for sure, I will be going back!!