Having been a customer when I'm in town, since 1985, I can say... They have the best Chicken Salad from anywhere. The Tao Tao Beef our second favorite. Some recent pictures of my non-salad loving, 16 year old picky son... loving and wanting a whole large for himself! 5.23.2026: I didn't realize this was still in my Drafts... Still the best Chinese Chicken Salad anywhere. Thank you to Uncle Frank as we called him. I'm sure he has passed on by now... but he brought the salad and the Tao Tao Beef to be the signature items for his family. I'm now in Mexico and wish I were there... It's almost worth the trip to fly out for the food. You are missed! read more

Tao Tao has been a part of Downtown Sunnyvale for as long as I can remember. I was craving a good Chinese Chicken Salad, so of course this was my first choice. They also remodeled recently, and I love the bright new decor! Served table side, the Chicken Salad did not disappoint. They do use Chinese Mustard in their dressing, so keep that in mind if you aren't a fan. For me, this was simply yum! The Tao Tao Beef is also one of their signature dishes. Tender morsels or beef with a pleasing Chinese BBQ flavor, it was a great choice. The Lemon Chicken had a nice, crispy crust, with a sweet and tangy lemon sauce. We finished every bite. We enjoyed our all of our dishes, but I thought the Minced Pork and Green Bean dish was more chili flavor and less savory for my taste. Our server was friendly and attentive, and we had a lovely experience. I'd recommend you try this place! read more

I came to have lunch with some friends. We were a party of six and ordered the deluxe family meal plan that came with seven dishes. Everything was so delicious! The first dish served was Chinese Chicken Salad, very tasty just the way that I have remembered it. This Chinese restaurant has been around for a very long time on Murphy Ave and quality of the food is still delicious. The Tao Tao beef is one of my favorites along with the honey walnut prawns. Shrimp fried rice and chow mien were fine. The veggie dish was yummy, I liked the snow peas, broccoli, and asparagus combo. Fried chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious! We still had plenty of leftovers and we give it to a friend that was retiring. We were celebrating her retirement. Overall, I would come back when I am craving for some Chinese food, especially the Chinese Chicken Salad and the Tao Tao Beef dishes. Many tables inside. Service is great. read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Deluxe Family Meal for lunch - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I will never order food from Tao Tao again-I would rate them less than a 0. I ordered vegetable egg foo yung-it came totally burnt & gravy was nasty tasting/had to throw all away in trash with no recourse or ability to get refund/do NOT waste you money on such abominable food-wouldn't dare to even give wild animals or my dog! Fear of food poisoning!!!!SAVE YOuR MONEY & go to CHEF CHU's INSTEAD!!!!!! read more

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. read more

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They don't write down your reservation. They tried to stick us by the dish cart and kitchen door (second time these problems occurred). The food was good tasting but I didn't receive even a teaspoon of chicken in the chicken salad. The order wasn't written down correctly so out came a mistake. The lighting is a cheap, horrible laboratory kind of cost effective factory lighting. The tea was very good and so was the red sauce. The service was brisk and not talkative.......civil without warmth. The ambience and noise are not conducive with a fine dining night out. I'd suggest Chef Chu 's or Blue Sky for a much better dining experience. Even though Tao Tao food is good, it is not as delicious as other places, nor is the service and ambience. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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

I got there right when it opened. Sat at the bar and had my usual Mai tai cuz when you're here that's a thing. So is Tao Tao beef and chicken salad which is exactly what i did. Bartender was very attentive and as always the kitchen did an excellent job with the preparation of my items. Looks like the bench seat in the bar is going through a lil upgrade, hopefully it's done soon. At the end I got a brandy alexander for desert. I love this place. Some things have changed so much but coming here and talking to everyone else who makes it a regular stop is very comforting. read more

The best chicken salad in town! We had a birthday lunch with 6, including 2 kids. Food lovely, service always good. Sat by some very interesting sculptures and loved the hanging paper lampshades. read more

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. read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Chicken salad (with extra hot mustard) - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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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! read more

Tao Tao Cafe - The chicken salad - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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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!

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

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 ! read more

Tao Tao Cafe - My husband enjoying the Tao Tao Wor Wonton Soup - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I've read wonderful things about Tao Tao Cafe, especially their chicken salad, so I decided to give them a try for lunch. Unfortunately, the Tossed Shredded Chicken Salad was so spicy I could only eat two bites, plus the chicken looked unappetizing and tasted kind of icky. The chicken pieces seemed to be a combination of both white and dark meat, which I don't understand and definitely didn't like. Also had the potstickers, which were okay but weirdly sweet, and the won ton soup, which was very bland. Threw away most of my lunch. I don't think I will be back. read more

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! read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Chicken salad - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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Been coming to this restaurant for years and the experience has overall been good. The last time we came here, there was a problem with our to go order and when I called the staff made everything right to make up for the issue. read more

Ordered the Tao Tao Beef take out. The pack was three quarters full with the crispy noodles with a thin layer of beef on top. Maybe they ran short of the beef and were making do. read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This is still my favorite restaurant in the world. I'm happy with the chicken salad and Tao Tao beef. Honestly, these dishes are all I need. Nothing comes close. Anywhere. I've tried to recreate the beef and have never been able to come close. They have a huge menu and everything is very good. Lunch specials are served quickly and they are very organized. Just be sure to order enough Tao Tao beef so you can have some to bring home. It's absolutely amazing!! They have some delicious vegan dishes so everyone can be happy. The Mai Tai's are famous but get one to share. They are very strong. If I have more than one sip, I fall asleep on my plate. Highly recommend. read more

The food is always good. Love the Tao Tao beef with pork fried rice- can never go wrong with that combo! Usually love the chicken salad but they dressed it for the Togo order which meant it was soggy by the time we got home to eat. That is the one thing I would change. Service is always good, nice host and prompt. My favorite to go to when I am craving yummy Chinese. read more

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.

The tstower cow beat is the best thing you've ever tasted in your life and service is good swift and courteous without being overly friendly. But who needs friendly when the food is that good just kidding. I've been going to there for 40 years and I love it. read more

Amazing chicken salad, walnut prawns, Tao Tao Beef, best chicken wings. Professional amazing Bar Tender who makes the very best Brandy Alexander's. My Favorite Chinese Restaurant!!!! I have been going there for 35 years read more

The food and service at this restaurant is outstanding. Very hospitable. We can as a group of 6 and ordered a variety of dishes to share. I highly recommend Tao Tao beef. So delicious. read more

My go to's are Tao Tao Beef, Honey walnut prawns and the Chinese chicken salad. The Mai Tai is a must. We usually eat in the bar area, bartenders are so nice and friendly. read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Mai Tai - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Love this place! Spotless upscale interior, great service, and fabulous food. Got the Tao Tao Salad lunch combo. Comes with egg soup Fried wonton skins and an egg roll . Besides the Tao Tao Beef this is my other favorite dish. I get it without mustard in the dressing due to allergies. Never disappoints ! read more

Tao Tao Cafe - Tao Tao Tossed Shredded Chicken Salad lunch - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Tao Tao Cafe has the best Chicken Salad in town! It is very addicting! I live 2 cities away, but I would make the the long drive just for the Chicken Salad! The rest of the items on the menu are not as good, unfortunately! The soups they offer are disappointing! Service is often good and attentive! read more

Tao Tao Cafe - The famous Chicken Salad from Tao Tao Cafe! If they only served the Chicken Salad, they would still be successful! - Chinese Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

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2 hr public parking behind the restaurant. I ordered: Chinese chicken salad Tao Tao Beef Curry Tofu Pot Stickers Tomato Beef Chow Main It took 20 mins. For it to be done. If you order Chinese Chinese Chicken Salad you get complimentary fortune cookies and tea bags. My favorite is the Tao Tao Beef. It's a good go to read more

Gosh, we have loved Tao Tao for over 10 years. It is our go to whenever friend's visit because the food is consistently good. We adore the Chicken Salad, of course. It cannot be replicated and is divine. We also love the won ton soup with pork. The won tons are generously stuffed with filling and the broth is very delicate. We always get fried rice because that is one of my favorite foods in the entire world. We also get snow beans or green beans in a garlic sauce that is out of this world. It has an ok private parking lot. We usually get it to go although we used to eat inside and remember that the service is very good. Do yourself a favor and go. You will love it! read more

What happen here? Tao Tao has been my favorite for decades, but not any more. Last night was a huge disappointment. New owner/management/chief? Nothing was like it had been for years. It was consistently marvelous in taste and presentation. I live 3 hrs away now, so it has been a year since my last visit. I don't know when it happened, but it is no longer is the Tao Tao I often craved. Sorry to see this happen. read more

Great Chinese chef owned restaurant in downtown Sunnyvale. Been there for many years. Their chicken salad and Tao Tao beef are delicious. The lunch special is a good deal, although free parking is not easy during that time of day. read more

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

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

I genuinely mean this when I say this is probably one of the most underwhelming, flavorless meals I've had. I'm not a review and stay on the side of "if I have nothing nice to say, best to not say anything" but this was super disappointing. Please save your money. read more

For our table of three, we ordered the Chicken Salad, BBQ Pork Ribs (large and meaty), Tao Tao Beef, and Honey Walnut Prawns. Since we were catching up with an old friend, we had a relaxed three hour lunch with no one rushing us out. Everything was as good as I remembered and everyone left satisfied. Service was attentive. Parking can be found at the mall across the street if all else fails. With a Yelp check-in, you can get a free glass of house wine if your bill is over $40 and it's Monday through Thursday. read more

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

Overrated and not very good anymore. The only thing that is enjoyable about Tao Tao is the ambiance. The waiters are not friendly, the food is not high quality chinese, and the service is poor. Their servers are not very polite whatsoever. Their Chinese chicken salad is the gold standard but other than that, a lot of the dishes have no flavor. I know many people who have been coming here since maybe the 70s who don't bother anymore. The last time I came here, most of the dishes were terrible. The hot and sour soup was not edible at all. It was AWFUL. Tao Tao has been around for decades and it's just not the same anymore. Used to be good with great service. No more. read more

i beleive my husband and i discovered Tao Tao Tao10 years ago.. I must mentiion the chicken salad. crunchy slivers of fried chicken complemented with thin flat slices of almonds. dressing light sesome oil base. We go back as often as we can. our home and family are in Half moon bay and Pacifica, Ca read more