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    Tao Tao Cafe

    3.3 (786 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Seafood Combi
    Tcchi M.

    Nice clean courteous restaurant & staff. But the foods don't even meet up to par. So little protein. My X said weak flavor for the soup, and I agreed, but it's healthy & maybe no MSG? When I looked around, there was no Asian customers, so I should have known. Go for the ambience.

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    John D.

    My family has been dining here for about 50 years. Tao Tao Beef, Chicken Salad, sweet and sour pork, potstickers, won ton soup are our favorites. We recently had a big (24 person) dinner for a birthday party. We ordered shortly ahead of time, and the food was perfect, and the service great. Many happy memories have been made here. The Mai Tais are legendary.

    Tossed Shredded Chicken Salad and Fried Won Tons
    Julie W.

    The chicken salad and wontons are my favorite. My son likes Tao Tao Beef. We decided to do something different and we got a family dinner with chicken salad, wonton soup, sesame chicken, snow peas & water chestnuts, Tao Tao beef, pressed almond duck and fried rice. It was different in a good way. Everyone has their own recipe for each dish. The chicken salad, wonton soup and Tao Tao beef were same as usual! The sesame chicken was a pounded out chicken breast, breaded, sauced with sesame seeds. Not bad. First time I've had it this way. Fried rice was fried rice. The pressed almond duck was interestingly good and different. It's hard to get excited about snow peas and water chestnut but it was okay. Service is quiet and efficient. It's a nice looking dining area with cloth table covers. We get good service. Food here is good. The chicken salad is great. They are known for their Tao Tao beef. Some other places have great Peking duck, bass and other dishes and we wouldn't order Tao Tao beef or chicken salad there. My family says they wouldn't mind ordering this again or maybe try other dishes so we will definitely be back.

    Chicken salad (with extra hot mustard)

    I gave a review a year ago and I am back to gladly say the Chinese chicken salad is back!! the 1970s chicken salad is back! I'm so glad and thankful. I was so sad that it had changed but it is as good as it used to be again! Everything is so good with the exception of the fried calamari. We only ate a couple of pieces, didn't even eat more than one bite. It was not what they used to happen years ago, they change it, it was not a fraction of what it used to be. But everything else I've ever had it's the best, like their potstickers they are amazing!! the texture of their rapper is just perfect it's a perfect blend of melt in your mouth and crispy! And their honey walnut prawns are an absolute 12 out of 10! Thank you for making this girl so happy tonight! I completely forgive you for the calamari.

    The chicken salad
    Michelle V.

    They offer a group meal & superior group meal for 5 people. Came with a huge chicken salad, honey shrimp, fried rice, Chow mein, and steamed veggies. Big portions! Service was fast! There is a big lot across the street and parking is free!

    My husband enjoying the Tao Tao Wor Wonton Soup
    Rosemary W.

    As a long time resident of Sunnyvale my husband and I have enjoyed so many wonderful dining experiences with Susan and her staff Today after must be some years we popped in for an early dinner As usual the restaurant was its welcoming self , from the decor to the hostess to the waiter Ken and wonderful owner Susan We ate Chinese chicken salad and the Tao wonton soup All delicious and plenty to take home We are so Blessed that we have Tao Tao in our hometown that always welcomes us with a lovely dining experience Thank you We will be back !

    Chicken salad
    Devika S.

    This is the quintessential Chinese American joint. They have HUGE portions and tasty nostalgic food. I especially like the chicken salad but beware it has a lot of hot mustard so if you don't like horseradish flavor the salad probably isn't for you. The Tao Tao beef is super tasty and the honey walnut prawns are amazing! Definitely come here if you're craving classic Chinese American food and portions!

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    THE BEST Chinese Chicken Salad. Period. Top quality, fast service, and affordable prices.

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    Thank you so much!

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    4 months ago

    I have been coming here for at least 45 years - The food is amazing the Mai Tai's are a definite must and the service is excellent!

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    I find their food too salty. The manager is not a pleasant person.Poor parking. Blah blah. LAN

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    The chicken salad is the only item we order here. It's the best I've ever had. The rest of their food is average at best.

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    Food is always good, but the prices keep going up! Also, the amount of food you receive seems a bit smaller?

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    7 months ago

    Tao rained and chicken salad are the best! Been going for years and never disappoints!

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    7 months ago

    My go to. Best Chinese ever. Chinese chicken salad; Tao Tao beef, sweet and sour pork, wonton soup, anything here is great.

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    Ask the Community - Tao Tao Cafe

    Did Tao Taos remove the lunch and/or dinner combos for 2 guests or more? I don’t see it on the online website or is it a secret menu now or only in person ordering?

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes. They have outdoor seating available. Check in with the host first and they will seat you.

    Out of business? Phone number no longer connects to them.

    Closed temporarily due to covid-19. Hope to reopen soon.

    How are the Mai Tai's?

    Best Mai Tais I've had. Super strong. I dare anyone to have more than 2.

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