Food is fresh and tastes great. White meat chicken. Service is fast & friendly (take out); yes…read moreit has a small atmosphere and we have dined in a few times with no issues. Server has always been great. Occasionally we will get an order of sesame or orange chicken that seems like it's mixed with fresh chicken and leftovers from yesterday (seems like), because some of the chicken seems rubbery and different texture. Could be just tough meat in some pieces. Not saying it's leftovers, just seems like it. Our go to Chinese food spot. I know health department food rating is not stellar, but I think it's the be of the better places around you will find. Don't recall getting sick eating here. Pretty consistent. Egg drop soup and egg rolls are very good also. They get busy during winter months when snowbirds arrive. I think that pushes them to rush things a little being a small restaurant. Good place overall. I will keep eating here.

Traveled through on our way back to Phoenix and stopped by based on the great reviews and awards…read more We placed an online order expecting a quick "in and out" experience, but the wait was disappointing. Online orders shouldn't be pushed to the back of the line behind walk-ins. I noticed a few other customers waiting and having to ask about their digital orders as well. I love supporting highly-rated businesses, but I hope management works on this operational challenge.

If we could give Dao Kitchen more than five stars, we wouldn't hesitate. This restaurant is one of…read morethose rare neighborhood treasures that makes every visit feel personal, welcoming, and genuinely special. From the moment you walk in, the elegant décor sets the tone beautifully, blending warmth and sophistication with a tasteful nod to its Asian culinary roots. What truly sets Dao Kitchen apart, though, is the staff. Candice is exceptional -- the kind of person who turns great service into a lasting impression. She greets us with a smile that feels sincere every time, remembers our favorite dishes, our preferred sauces, our drinks, and even the little details that make us feel like more than just customers. That level of care is rare, and it means so much. It's obvious that the manager takes real pride in building a team that values hospitality, and that pride shows in every part of the experience. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, and generously portioned. Every dish feels prepared with care, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. For us, Dao Kitchen is more than a place to eat -- it's a place that leaves us smiling, appreciated, and already looking forward to the next visit. Thank you to Candice, the manager, and the entire Dao Kitchen team for making each experience so memorable. You have more than earned our loyalty.

My daughter and I stopped in for dinner and had a lovely time. The food was delicious and there…read morewere large portions. We both had enough for two meals each. We ate two courses. The food was hot and flavorful. We had friendly service from the staff. The restaurant is clean and had very nice music playing. It was enjoyable to have a conversation. I loved the decorations and wall paintings.

We ordered from Koi Sushi & Wok through Uber Eats and took advantage of one of their promotions,…read morewhich made it an incredible value. We got a ton of sushi for the price, and overall the sushi was fresh and tasted good. A couple of notes for future customers: the Kani salad was much spicier than we expected, so if you're expecting a traditional mild Kani salad, just be aware. The sesame chicken was probably the weakest part of the meal--it tasted more like sweet and sour chicken, and the chicken itself was a little dry. Overall, though, we enjoyed the meal and would definitely order again. The value was excellent, and with a few improvements to some of the hot dishes, it could easily be a 5-star experience.

Went in on a Saturday night- only table there that should of been our sign…read more Had the sushi not worth the time or effort. Get in your car and drive somewhere good.

My favorite restaurant ever staff always that was always nice and polite food is delicious like I…read moresaid the best I've ever had my favorite salt and pepper shrimp the best the fried shrimp the best everything the best

Tried the basic orange chicken…read more Excellent food, good serving size, fast and friendly server and staff. Will absolutely return, well done!!!

Pickup was easy and food was hot…read more Yikes. Food quality this time was barely passable. Curry is usually supposed to have a gravy like consistency but theirs is more of a thin soup. Price was high considering the lack of quality.

While visiting my brother in Phoenix. We decided to go Nara Thai. Small atmosphere restaurant. I…read moreordered Jungle Princess. It's chicken curry with mushrooms and cabbage flavored with lemongrass. It was very good. But it would be better not to leave lemongrass stems in it.

Never disappoints!! The BEST green tea and their service is always speedy. The food is 5-stars and…read morethe staff is friendly. Great lunch specials.

I was looking for a good Chinese restaurant. I read the reviews and decided to give the place a…read moretry. VERY DISAPPOINTED! I visited early in the afternoon - after the lunch rush - but still during the lunch hours. First, the greeting was very unfriendly. The server was distracted conversing with another server and paying little attention to our order. Absolutely zero friendliness. I felt I was an intruder! I ordered a Diet Coke. It was horrible. Obviously, the syrup was low so I had basically unflavored carbonated water. I had the lunch special for General Zso chicken. Zero taste. The egg roll was uninspiring. The egg drop soup was mediocre- at best. And, the entire restaurant was freezing. It was 110+ degrees outside. So, a cool place is welcomed. And I like the temperature cool - like, my home thermostats are set between 70 and 72 in the summer. But, the temperature in the restaurant was much, much colder. Simply, unpleasant experience. I left without eating my lunch. I had a taste of the Diet Coke, a bite of the chicken, a bite of the egg roll - and nothing else. This place made my list! (Of do not return)... and, I am on a continued search for a good Asian restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Early dinner with visiting family, which included 11 yr. old great grandson!…read moreWe ordered a large variety of dishes starting with the app pupu platter. They were out of ribs & satay chicken? Next up.. sizzling rice soup which everyone enjoyed. Chicken lo mein, and mu shu pork next, and we had lots of leftovers. Our server was very nice, and did not miss a thing. This is a place we look forward to visiting on our next trip up here.

Service was wonderful. Location spectacular we didnt realize how far away this was from Our hotel…read morein Sedona but we may have never driven out to see Bell rock if we hadn't had dinner. This restaurant serves very American Chinese style food. Hit and sour soup was sweet ( asked for vinegar and that helped). The Kung Poa chicken was requested super spicey and it came out with barely any spice. The bbq pork app was covered in a sauce. Rice is Jasmin rice. Overall it was good American Chinese and it will be better than Panda with good cold beer.

I went on a Friday afternoon for the lunch special and I ordered a beef Kung pow and I ordered the…read moreextra spicy. It came with some eggrolls because I didn't want the soup and it was really good flavor. Everything was perfect. The service was great. The only flaw there was one thing that went wrong, but I'm not even tripping. I ordered a Kung pow beef and I received the Kung pow shrimp. It's OK. It was so delicious, but I'm gonna have to come back and try that beef. I walked out feeling very satisfied. My stomach felt good. It felt like good ingredients and I only paid $14 and some change and I even got a Diet Coke. Definitely gonna come back for the lunch special because I love the spice. The flavor was really on point. One thing about me is that I love spice I go to specific spots just to eat the spice. Thanks you ; I am slowly disappointed that I didn't receive what I wanted, but it's all good. I wasn't going to say anything just cause like I didn't want the food to go to waste. I don't know who made the mistake but it's all good. I just wanted to point that out.

It's been 9 months since my last order, and I decided to give this restaurant another chance…read more Unfortunately, this experience confirmed why I stopped coming in the first place. I spent over $50 on food, and the quality was extremely disappointing. The General Tso's chicken was basically nothing but breaded chicken pieces -- no vegetables and barely any sauce. The Orange Chicken was also dry and lacked sauce, making both dishes bland and unappetizing. To make matters worse, each entrée is supposed to come with rice, yet only a very small portion was provided. At this point, it feels like this restaurant is cutting corners and poorly managed. I'm generally not someone who leaves negative reviews, but the lack of care, consistency, and food quality is impossible to ignore. This was my last time giving this establishment my hard-earned money. I'd rather spend it somewhere that values its customers and takes pride in the food they serve.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time and so glad I finally got to last…read moreFriday at lunch time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and feels very upscale. It's probably the fanciest Chinese restaurant I've been to in AZ. The lunch menu is excellent and quite impressive! There are 8 entrees to choose along with a side for only $20. What's crazy is that a full size seafood and wagyu beef belly jjampong is a side! They're regularly $24 so it's a crazy deal to get an additional entree!! We ordered seafood jjampong and wagyu beef jjampong as sides and genghis khan beef and chili garlic fried chicken as mains. The jjampong had that great umami taste without the oiliness that's unavoidable at other restaurants. The ingredients felt very premium and fresh. Ghengis khan beef pieces were very generous and tender with a savory sauce. Chili garlic chicken was a tad salty for me but had great crisp. Service was impeccable and one you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes from the lunch menu. I also want to try their happy hour that's available everyday from 4-7PM. All the food items are only $7 and variety looks amazing.

I came here with my friend for lunch to celebrate her birthday. It was my first time here, and the…read moreplace is huge! The front entrance doesn't really match the size of the restaurant, though. It looks surprisingly small compared to how big the place is inside. The restaurant is decorated with lots of red, lanterns, and even a giant fortune cookie. The food is a mix of Chinese and Korean dishes, but it's definitely more Americanized Asian food. We ordered from their Lunch Combo Special. My friend got the Chili Garlic Fried Chicken and the Seafood Jjampong without shrimp because she's allergic to it. I got the Chili Garlic Shrimp with fried rice. When our server found out it was my friend's birthday, she told us we could choose a complimentary dessert from the menu, which was so nice! My friend picked the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The lunch combos were huge. My friend was already so full after eating the jjampong that she had to take the chicken home. I really liked my shrimp and fried rice. They were so tasty that I finished everything! We also really enjoyed the Glazed Sweet Potato with Lemon Sorbet. The refreshing lemon sorbet paired perfectly with the sweet, warm glazed sweet potato. I try, I review, and I might come back again to try something else.