I've been eating here at least 6 times a year, for a few years now, and have been putting off…read morewriting a review for the simple fact that I didn't want to wait in long lines once everyone and their uncle found out about this place. Damn. Well that dream's over. Living most of the year in a U.S. city with the third largest Chinese populace, you get to know the difference between good dim sum and bad dim sum. Especially when your ex-boss ordered it for lunch every day of the working week to share with employees. Broken down, there are 37 dim sum restaurants within an 8 mile radius of where I live. In Düsseldorf I believe there are only 3. That said, I've ordered everything on the menu at Tao. Some I like more than others, but overall most are good. It's not cheap by U.S. norms, but if you're missing decent-to-good dim sum, I believe this to be the best one in NRW.

We stopped by for a quick snack on a Sunday evening and while there were a bunch of people there,…read morewe were able to get a table with no wait. They have a good variety of dim sum and the food came out quickly. It was pretty good and I'm glad we stopped there!

It's closed permanently. Unfortunate, it looked like a great Restaurant. (Reviews are outdated…read morebecause they're from 6+ years ago!)

We visited this restaurant with our 2 year old and felt at home. we were offered a high chair…read morewithout needing to ask for one. They also have two fish tanks. So it's definitely a place that can help keep the kids entertained. The toilets were surprisingly spacious too. The Food was underwhelming and At best average homecooking (only judging the dimsum here) but the Service was good. We felt welcomed and they brought out some crab chips after ordering which was a huge hit :) and when paying they gave us a plate of oranges. The location is great walking distance from the main train station which is a plus. Parking around the area is usually not a huge problem either. The prices are reasonable. After dropping 30 for two people we were left wanting better.

Great dumplings... specially that they have a tasting menu...you can order 10 dumplings each wit a…read moredifferent filling. Also awesome sauces especially the spicy . Service is good but to be honest we didn't like the dessert dumplings ( the sweetness in a dumpling was a bit weird for us) the restaurant is small with basic furniture. But the food is really good

This is the worst dumpling place I have ever been too!! After done eating these awful dumplings, I…read moredirectly got a stomach ache. Never going back!!

Below average cost, for average quality food, good choice for one man meal to have your own timeread more

FOOD & DRINKS While they offer menu items, I wouldn't…read moresuggest you get those. Just get the all you can eat hot pot like everyone else. You have different options for the broth which also includes a vegetarian variant. The selection of seafood, meats and veggies is large enough to make everyone happy. They even offer some dim sum and snack items on top of your all you can eat hot pot. That said, most of the dim sum items are not good if you compare it to a dim sum specialized restaurant but since its all you can eat, you can give some a try. I just wouldn't recommend it with a few exceptions like the desert or snack items. Lately they even offer a lobster broth and one serving of premium beef, a bit of lobster and crab. The meat and seafood items have ok quality. I wouldn't say its the best I've gotten at an all you can eat place but decent enough. SERVICE I would say the service is good. Very friendly and always helpful. The first time was the best though. The owner took the time to greet us in person, explained everything carefully and just showed a lot of care. ATMOSPHERE While the previous location was kinda small, the new restaurant is quite large with lots of seating available inside and outside. The best about this hot pot is that everyone has their own pot. It is like your own personal fondue. No need to restrict yourself to specific broths when you come with a party that also includes vegetarians. RATING I have been here when they still had the location in the city center. Then I visited them when they newly opened at a larger place a bit outside of the city center and since then I have been here on a few celebration occasions. The rating is based on all the experiences I had so far. They improved over time in terms of service and overall quality.

The Dim sum and fried squid is tasty in this restaurant. However, these are not included on the…read morestandard menu, you need to ask for the chinese menu. It's good!

Went there twice, first time dim sum was not that great and staffs werent so friendly. But second…read moretime was better experience. Staffs were nicer and food was tastier. Thus guess they improve their quality and price is better than tao.

das Essen war wie immer sehr schmackhaft und der Service sehr freundlich und prompt. Es ist sehr…read moreempfehlenswert für Mittag- oder Abendessen

Lai de Hao wieder da...... Wir waren überrascht, Lai de Hao ist wieder da mit der damaligen…read moreBesitzerin... Gestern mittags 05.01.2024 waren wir zu 5 Personen dort essen und wie immer sehr sehr zufrieden, SUPER LECKER, sehr frische Gemüse, wunderbar wie in der alten Zeiten. Mit dem Service waren sehr zufrieden, obwohl die Besitzerin uns alleine bedient hat und noch auf Verstärkung/ Personalsuche. SEHR EMPFEHLENSWERT, BESTES CHINARESTAURANT IN KÖLN!!

Good authentic chinese food with some unusual delicacies. Lots of local Chinese clientele which is…read morealways a good sign. Food a little greasy but not enough to complain about and toilets needed bins emptying hence a 3 star rating. I would definately come back!

Very authentic, comfortable and yummy. Sometimes it's difficult to communicate necause their…read moreEnglish annd German are not always that good but they are friendly enough to try their best. Decor is not bad Nice gold fish.

This is a great little Chinese restaurant with several extensive menus, including dim sum and lots…read moreof other options. The quality of the food is very good, so is the service. Parking can be tricky, but it's well worth finding that parking spot. I will be returning on my less frequent trips to Essen. I would highly recommend Jade.

I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years. The quality has never disappointed…read more Cantonese style dishes and real dim sum are my favorites. When I feel a cold coming on, I get a double portion of the bbq pork and noodle soup, it helps a lot (pre Covid). Now it is take out or delivery only. Today's dinner is sautéed ribs, bok Choi, sui mei and rice.

Been coming here for ages. A Cantonese kitchen that does not disappoint. All I have to say is that…read moretheir crunchy (krokant) noodle dish with different meats is to die for. I'll even attach a pic if you don't believe me!

Have been eating here since I was little! My parents even…read morecelebrated their wedding here... (Yes, the food is that good) Authentic and delicious. Whenever there is an occasion to celebrate (or even on boring sundays) we decided to drive all the way from Belgium to eat here. The Dim Sum is great and the main dishes as well!

This location is upstairs and opened late. The waitress was cordial and inviting. They offer a…read morevariety of items filled with meats and/or vegetables. I tried random dishes and I must say, I was happily surprised! The portions are good and the prices make sense. The food was satisfying. Wish they offered outdoor seating. Waitress mentioned they have a Hot Pot area on the third floor. I will definitely return to try more items out.

We had dim sum only. Their minced pork jaozi or gyoza (pan fried dumplings) were awesome! The…read morevegetarian pan fried dumplings were mediocre. It was interesting to try turnip cakes with smoked ham with soy sauce. Prices are above average but the location and interior and service make it worth it.