Their crab puffs are excellent, as is there chicken fried rice (which they prepare fresh as demonstrated by the fact that you can ask them to leave out the peas for example (a friend of mine does this) and they do it, no problem. Several other dishes are good too, the only thing I was underwhelmed with was the curry - nowhere near enough spice for me, very bland. read more

Not great, but not horrible. A bit below average. Not many good choices for Chinese food in the immediate area unfortunately.

This place is getting better and better. The food is really good and the prices are pretty fair. The Chicken Teriyaki is great! read more

Been here twice now...super yummy! I'm tried their garlic eggplant - added chicken, orange chicken and fried rice... can't remember what my friends had but they all enjoyed their meals! Definitely worth the drive :) read more

Great service, good prices . Nice staff . I wa here for first time and I ordered orange chicken and lomein for to-go . Great amount and very delicious. read more

New management is AWESOME! Fantastic customer service. Cant wait until we can dine in! Food is so delicious every time, just love this place. read more

Tried this out last week. Only been there once so far but the food was good enough to spend a min giving them a good review. Food was delicious. Hot n sour and won ton soups were delicious and the shrimp they added was a special treat. The Mongolian beef was tender and I loved the grill top flavor. Probably the the Chinese we've ordered in the last couple yrs. read more

This place is so much better since they changed owners. My wife and I went when it was the old owners, it was terrible. We waited forever and the food never came before we walked out. People were served before us that walked in after and my wife actually got her soup before me and I sat and waited while they "made more". It was horrible. Now its much better. The staff are very friendly, they treat their customers very well and I have nothing but positive things to now say about this place. Its much better with the new owners. read more

Excellent food! Highly recommend! Authentic and very flavorful. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Be AWARE when ordering the Pan Fried Noodles. We ordered the pan fried noodles and you literally couldn't pick up a single noodle without all the noodles coming with. They were so burnt and so fried we didn't even taste them because the outward appearance was so terrible!! We called and tried to ask about it but the person who answered said "they are supposed to be like that". Ummmm okay!?? The orange chicken was good though. read more

Dao Kitchen Asian Bistro - Pan Fried Noodles???? What the heck - Chinese Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Have eaten there twice and both times were quality. Don't eat Asian food often but when I do this will be a go to.

Was a little surprised at the cost for the quality of food. Very pricey for fast food Chinese. Always on the hunt for good Chinese food that I remember from back East. While I have yet to find it, this food in particular was greasy. Will keep searching. read more

This is by far the best Chinese food I've had since I've moved to Arizona. I haven't tried a lot of different dishes because I get pretty stuck in my ways, but for what I've tried its been good. I usually order to go and while I wait I have a beer and complimentary wontons. I'd recommend it. read more

I thought I would join this goofy site, even though I know there's a lot of bogus stuff that goes on with the reviews and with Yelp. This place is so much better than the Chinese joint by Albertsons. Not even close. I mean WAY better. read more

Best Asian food I've ever tried! They have amazing orange chicken and lo mein... I love your food! The woman who owns the restaurant is so sweet even though some of the workers aren't the friendliest the food makes up for it read more

Last nights meal was filled with dry fatty chicken. This place had been pretty good for the last year but now....

Food - lousy. Atmosphere - pathetic. Servers - learn how to dress for work. If I had workers show up dressed in dirty shorts and what looks to be at least a 20 year old ripped t-shirt, I would send them home and I run a production warehouse. No idea how this business survives. read more

This place is 10/10 the best chinese food I've had ever. I'm basically addicted to their Orange Chicken. One little known tip is that you can order any dish any spice level you want (0 to 10). The staff is very friendly and we eat here so often they remember our orders. Wish they delivered! I honestly don't understand the bad reviews here. I work at a nearby company where we meet with people from other companies weekly. This is a popular place we take them for lunch. Over the past three years we've been eating here AT LEAST twice a month. We've probably had over 300 meals served to our table and not a SINGLE hint of dissatisfaction. Maybe competition trying to drive ratings down? We have international people from China and Japan that travel to our nearby Phoenix location and they say is very authentic. read more

Having lived in Seattle, home of some of the best asian food on the continent, I'm very disappointed in this and it's local. I've struck out on 3 different chinese and 2 different thai places...honestly folks, it's so easy to do well in this arena...yet it's all bland, flavorless, overcooked and this was chewy to boot...never again read more

Just went here for the first time. Nice to find a good Chinese restaurant north of the 101. Fast, friendly service. Mongolian beef was as good as any we have ever had. The lunch special (which is available even on Sunday) has a lot of food so it is a good value. They start you with fried wontons with sweet sauce. Will return frequently. Other customers said the food is always good and consistent. read more

A bit overpriced and the quality of the food was not that good. The Restaurant was clean and the staff fairly friendly. I did notice a couple customers complaining about their orders, which seemed to upset the management in the form of them being rude to the customer. Not on my read more

Dao #2 is #1 in my heart. Orange chicken is the signature. Hot and sour soup is ideal. Ask for the caramelized bananas after dinner. Great stuff read more

First time coming here and I was pleasantly surprised. Food was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Service was slow at first but picked up and was quite wonderful. Their egg drop soup was one of the best I've ever had in the valley. Highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to eating here again when in the area. read more

Well, I disagree with the previous reviewer. We love Tao Kitchen. We've only sat down and eaten there once, but order take out a lot now. The time we ate there, the service was fine, the won ton's were fine, I didn't care for the soup, but i don't really like soup anyway. The orange chicken is the absolute best and we had the orange beef this week and it was very good too - not overbreaded, just darn good! Their egg rolls are great and their crab puffs are mighty tasty as well. Their lunch specials are a fantastic deal. You get the same amount as you do at dinner, for a lot cheaper and lunch specials run until 4. We sometimes go before 4 and just pick up dinner early to save a few bucks. i welcome this gem to the neighborhood and hope they do well - we'll be crushed if they don't! read more

My husband and I absolutely adore it here. Usually when you go to a Chinese restaurant and get large portions, you sacrifice quality but that is not the case with Dao. The food is so so yummy, and we have left over for snack and lunch for days. We took my father in law who is kind of snobby about food and he could not stop talking about how much he enjoyed it. Recommendations are the pepper steak, orange chicken, chicken lo mein and cashew chicken. They also give you a complimentary dessert that I've never had anywhere but here. They stuff little won tons with banana, fry them and then drizzle with honey. They are heavenly. The service is awesome and our waiter that we always have goes out of his way to keep my 3 year old happy and that's pretty epic to me. read more

We've only been once, but I give this a 5 star for it's category of absolutely savory Chinese food at a medium price range and wide range of tastes. Excellent service as well. Lived in Asia for 3 1/2 years. The Happy House specialty is one of the best Chinese sauces I've ever tasted. My wife was a caterer and was really impressed with the presentation. They brought it out on a sizzling iron skillet. Got a window seat and enjoyed a classic Arizona sunset. Really happy all around and will come back often. read more

I love the food here. The twice cooked pork is excellent. It's a family owned restaurant and they are very friendly. In fact they remember my name every time I come in. Their food is always fresh and hot. If you like spicy, they will customize your if you ask. read more

The food is very good. First Chinese food place in Phoenix I really like.

The Garlic Eggplant was a mass of overcooked goo in a thick, sticky sweet sauce that did not resemble garlic. The only sauce that wasn't full of sugar was the Snow Peas Beef and it was ruined by an overabundance of corn starch. The people in the booth next to us had an unruly child who kept body slamming himself against the back our booth. Apparently they were related to the cook because he kept coming out to talk to them. read more

Growing up in the San Francisco bay area I have enjoyed good, authentic Asian cuisine all my life. I was very surprised to find this excellent restaurant right in our backyard. The Honey Walnut Shrimp is delicious, as is their Mu Shu pork and my hubby, who is not crazy about Chinese food, loves the Mongolian Beef. We're big fans--take out is easy and fast. Price is a bit high, but when you're fiending for good Chinese food, it's worth it! read more

new ownership, new remodel, even better food!!! the restaurant is so cute ! and everyone is so nice :) definitely recommend if you're visiting in the area or just looking for a good lunch spot read more

My kids LOVE the Orange chicken! The owners are very nice! It is a fun place to go with the family that doesn't break my budget! Portions are great! Enough to share! The banana won tons are a great touch! Nice to have good old Chinese food instead of all that over rated "Asian Fusion" hype! read more

As many have said before me, get the orange chicken. We don't eat out often, but this is darn delightful when we do.

If you're looking for fast service and really good dishes, I'd check out Tao's Kitchen Asian Bistro. Very friendly staff, large portions, reasonable prices and a really good Orange Chicken keeps me coming back. read more

My favorite and the best Chinese restaurant in AZ. Great value, especially lunch specials. Everything is fresh and tastes great. Their chicken spring rolls and Orange Chicken are both amazing, also try their Moo-shu Pork and San Shien. They will make any dish as spicy as you want too. 3x spicy will make you sweat. read more

Great place when you're craving Chinese. Carry out has always been quick. Their sweet and sour chicken is delish! Prices are a little on the high side, but over all great restaurant! read more

We've been eating here for the past year and I've never had a bad meal. Lo mein is excellent and we've had several entrées both chicken and beef and everything's been very good. A lot of the Chinese food seems to be more New York style Chinese food which is great for us. The wonton chips are homemade and excellent. The wonton soup is amazing, honestly probably the best thing on the menu. I'm super picky about wonton soup and this one does not disappoint at all. The wontons are light and made from scratch. I feel like this place is hidden and a lot of people don't know about it in the area. It's definitely the best Chinese food in the area by far. read more

I live nearby the #2 location near Carefree Hwy and have eaten in the place several times since it opened last fall. Not as busy inside with diners as it used to be when it first opened but they do a fair amount of carry out orders. The restaurant is clean but the place is kind of weird with too many TV's and just one big space. The wall appliques of various people are strange too, rather stereotypical, if you ask me. Now to the food, it's good and you get a lot for your $. I would actually rate it 3 1/2 stars but Yelp won't let you do 1/2 stars. Not the best Chinese I have ever had but reliable and the wait staff is attentive and the food comes out quick They were smart to open where they did because there is a lack of Asian choices in the area. They even wrap up your leftovers for you, which is a nice touch. Ordered carryout last night and got the Gen. Taos Chicken and Orange Beef, good tastes and the food held up well getting home (not too soggy!). Like most Chinese food it was too salty. Looks like a new Chinese place is coming near the Albertson's on Carefree Hwy.. Moon something?, So let's see what a little competition does. Maybe one of them will start delivery (hint, hint!) I will return! read more

First time here and I have to say it was very good. Crispy wontons with sweet and sour to start. It was complimentary. My husband ordered the orange chickens and I had Kung pao! All white meat chicken, no parts or pieces. We enjoyed it all. We both got the combo meal with soup, egg roll and crab puff. We opted out of the soup that comes with combo and got sizzling rice soup! To die for! Very meaty with shrimp, chicken, and pork. Also lots of veggies! I will go back just for the soup! Best news ever, They Deliver!!!!! To my neighborhood!!!! read more

Dao Kitchen is by far my favorite Chinese restaurant. I lived nearby for about a year, and ate there more times than I'd care to admit (even on Christmas Eve). My favorite things are: Orange chicken, orange beef, lo mein, and crab puffs, though they do many other things very well. If you like orange chicken, you have to try Dao Kitchen's. I also don't normally care for Hot and Sour soup, but I eat theirs every time. The service has been great every time I've gone, and I really like that they bring you wontons and sweet & sour sauce when you eat in. You also get fried honey bananas after your meal if you get the dinner combo. Those are delicious. I got takeout quite a few more times than I ate in, and never had an incorrect order. The worst thing about Dao Kitchen is how far away they are from where I live now, which just isn't fair. I miss it. read more