At around 7:00 PM on May 31, 2026, my roommate and I came to Tao's Bao for dinner. My roommate was treating me. Since my roommate does not speak Chinese, we communicated entirely in English throughout the visit, and the staff at the front counter also spoke to us in English. I have been to this restaurant many times before and have usually left an 18% tip. This was my roommate's first visit. After we finished our meal, my roommate paid the bill but did not add a tip. After noticing that no tip had been left, the staff member at the front counter came directly to our table and asked my roommate, "Cash tips?" My roommate seemed surprised and responded, "No."This interaction already made us feel very uncomfortable and pressured. In addition, both my roommate and I felt that the service had not been particularly good. After that, the staff member shouted toward the kitchen in Chinese: "These two are freeloading! They didn't leave a tip!" Since my roommate does not understand Chinese, he did not know what was being said. However, I understood the comment and found it highly inappropriate, unprofessional, and disrespectful toward customers. 2026 年 5 月 31 号晚上7点左右，我跟室友来 Tao\'s Bao 吃饭，室友请客。室友不会说中文，我们全程都用英文沟通的，前台也跟我们用英语。我已经来了很多次，以前都给 18% 小费。室友第一次来，饭毕，付了款没有给小费。前台看到没给小费，直接跑到桌子前面问我室友 cash tips? 我室友愣了一下，说 No。这个举动已经让我们感觉非常不舒服，感到压力，而且我跟室友都觉得服务也不怎么好。然后，这个前台就用中文冲后厨大喊："这俩人吃独食！不给小费！" read more

Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, we decided to try this place instead of our usual. Love that Stony Brook has a growing number of Chinese restaurants probably due to their proximity to the SBU. Small restaurant, simple setting. We ordered the pork soup dumplings, chicken soup dumplings, scallion pancakes, steam pork and shrimp dumplings and beef lo mein with a honeydew bubble tea. The soup dumplings had little soup but otherwise the dishes were all very good. They have a Peking duck dinner which we will have to try one day. Service is friendly and efficient. Will be back! read more

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In my never ending quest for the best Chinese food, I stumbled upon my new gold standard at a strip mall in Stonybrook. I had stopped in to grab a menu from the place next door and discovered this gem as I was pulling out. Peking Duck??? The sign caught my attention and I just had to check it out. Sometimes you just don't know where you find the next great place. Anyway, I met the owner June. What a lovely person. We talked about their take in regional Chinese cuisines and their strict adherence to authentic ( Sorry no beef with brocolli, egg rolls, or orange chicken). Instead it was a menu pulling from the best of Beijing, X'ian, Hunan, and Szechuan cuisines. Oh my goodness, where do I start?? Ok..first time time..had to try the X'ian Spicy Lamb noodles. Where do I begin??? All of their wheat ( not rice) noodles are hand pulled right there. That makes a HUGE difference. Chewy, springy, and so delicious. June told me the traditional version came with lamb intestine too ( not a fan of intestines so thank you for the heads up). These were so damn good. Spicy and tingly, hearty and delicious. The spice was the good kind, the kind that encourages you dig back in inspite of the heat ( much like the first time I had real Pad Thai at the old Jai Ya in Elmhurst). It was an explosion of flavor. I was hooked. I went back later that day to order the Peking Duck Dinner for my friends and got the Spicy Beef Noodle soup to take home for my son. Again, those same amazing noodles and the most flavorful broth plus soft and melt in your mouth beef shin and tendon. Another keeper. 2 days later I brought in the Peking Duck dinner for my friends. First out of the gate...these came with homemade pancakes like they should. Bao are for roast pork, not peking duck. The duck was expertly sliced, and was juicy not dry. My friends were blown away. The full dinner came with scallion pancakes, cold poached chicken in a chili oil and vinegar sauce, cold noodles with sesame sauce, and sauteed bok choy with garlic. I've ordered it twice already and really want to get it right at the restaurant when the crispy skin is at its crispiest. Everything I ordered from here hit the authenticity I crave and were so on point. Gotta recommend the spicy lamb burgers too. If you've had at X'ians famous at any of their locations, you will be so happy to not have to go the Flushing for this delight. I promise to post pictures. Trust me on this...you want to go here. Run..do not walk. read more

Just came here with my daughter on Columbus Day. It's definitely a hole in the wall, but their food is wonderful. I would steer very clear of the awful service given at red river which is literally a 2 minute walk from this place and come here instead! We got dan dan mien, soup dumplings, sautéed Bok choy and wonton soup. Everything was fresh and flavorful. If we're ever in the area we won't hesitate to stop here again. Thanks Tao's!! read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Dan Dan Noodles Crab Meat and Pork Soup Dumplings and Pork and Shrimp Wonton Noodles Soup - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

I got the beef dumplings and spicy beef noodles. I have to say I rarely order Chinese food and this set the bar for Chinese food for me. This was the most flavorful, authentic and fresh food I have eaten of that cuisine. The service was swift and easy to talk to. I recommend! read more

This place have the Best dumplings around. Thin skin, juicy, filling taste fresh, and the dumplings are fried very nicely (mini crunchy skirt). Closest thing to Flushing dumplings to you can get around here. I had tried a lot of dumplings around this neighborhood and they are either too doughy, thick skinned, not juicy, or felt like over marinated or super old filling. Other food are decent too. read more

This place is within a shopping plaza adjacent to Stonebrook Road. The food is decent if you want a quick bite of Dim Sum. I especially recommend pig trotter this. The service quick, and the ambience is casual. The food is OK but not phenomenal for the price. read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Sautéed pig feet - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Havent been here in a while and looks like they changed their menu around. Ordered the slow cooked pork belly in brown sauce rice box. It was $10. Hubby moves pork belly and thought it was really good. I love the wet peanuts it came with. I like how it had a nice mix of fatty and skinny pieces of pork belly. The sauce was good as well read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - two containers of food - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

One of our new favorite places for bao, buns, and hot pot! We had the frog leg hot pot and it was delicious. Also, our staples have become the lamb sandwich and the pork baos. The fried chicken (popcorn chicken) is a yummy comfort food. Staff is so kind and always willing to offer yummy recommendations. We also love sitting and eating in the restaurant - it's got such a warm and relaxing vibe. read more

Great place to pick up appetizers for a gathering. Well priced and tasty. Boa, soup dumplings

I was so surprised by the quality of the food! A simple take out/dim sum restaurant in Stony Brook with the taste of the heart of Asia. Beef noodle soup: The beef was so, so tender, and they gave so many pieces that I and the 2 people I shared the bowl with were super satisfied! Soup was incredibly flavorful and noodles delightfully chewy. I've eaten at some of the best beef noodle places in Asia (Yong Kang Noodles in Taiwan, the country that basically invented beef noodle soup), and this was a fierce competitor! Soup dumplings: These were so much larger than I was expecting! They were generous with their portion of meat and the soupy-ness was to die for. My mom was born and raised in Taiwan and she was so happy with these dumplings. A must order. Dip in soy sauce, take a bite and slurp up the juice before it spills out! Please give this place a visit and be blown away by the flavor. Always willing to support a family owned business. Will come back again soon! read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - 24. Brisket Noodle Soup $9. One of the best beef noodle soups I've ever had! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Very small restsurant: woman's English is very hard to understand food not as good as I expected. I go for dim sum once a week fir many years and saw all the reviews. I must have gone on an off day as I was not imoressed at all read more

BUYERS BEWARE. They took advantage of the students. They over charge for the Mala Hot Pot. and give small servings. We ordered by portion numbers and paid $28 but got very little food. The lady said they measure one portion by how much she grabs in each hand so it really depends on her mood. read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

We were very excited thinking about getting some authentic Chinese food today. The service was awesome. But the food was ... The worst Jian Bin I've ever seen and had. It had old dry disgusting bean paste, one lettuce, stone hard expired cruller. Pancake itself was old, soggy, cold totally inedible. Burned lukewarm flavorless dumplings, and broken lukewarm tasteless soup meat buns. read more

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the food here is to die for. the soup dumplings. the dry hot pot. the noodles. the rice boxes. the bao. literally so yummy. the owner is super friendly and helps you choose something if you're unsure. the dumplings and bao and noodles are all hand made. the vibes are just great!! read more

This is a tiny place in a strip mall. The soup we picked was spicy and flavorful. Fast service

First few times I came here and ordered the Dandan noodles it was amazing, flavorful and the same every time I ordered it. Unfortunately the past 5 times I've gotten it each time it was a completely different meal, with different ingredients and made with boiled spaghetti. The chef seems different every time, too. I want to keep coming back but I never know what I'm going to get so I'd like some consistency. read more

Came here after I was really craving shrimp wonton noodle soup. First of all, the place is really tiny with little seating. The prices were also kind of expensive, the shrimp wonton noodle soup, pork soup dumplings and a can of coke cost me $20.10, in Queens that would cost less than $15 easily. The service was good but the food was just okay; the noodles were actually kind of undercooked which I enjoyed, but the broth wasn't clear like I usually see. The wontons were good. As for the soup dumplings, they didn't really contain much soup inside. Wouldn't come rushing back; I should've either made my own wonton noodle soup from ingredients purchased next door or gone elsewhere. read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Shrimp wonton noodle soup - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

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Small, Very small, tiny even. The line was out the door but the lady behind the counter was kind and patient with me. I thought it was going to be more of a sweet cake bakery. But it seemed the highlight was the Dim Sum & Bubble Tea, which I forgot to order because I got excited when I saw they had chicken feet. The chicken feet were flavorful but cold. I wasn't expecting that twist. Now I wasn't sure if they were supposed to be cold or she got suddenly swamped & rushed them. So I saved them to take home & heated them up. When I did that, they were what I had hoped they would be when I ordered them. If that makes any sense. The Beef & Scallion Meat Pies were really good. They reminded me of an oversized fried dumpling except they were round, kind of round. A man & his son standing outside told me to get the dumplings, but the feet swayed me. So my next visit I will make sure to get the dumplings & Bubble Tea. read more

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please beware they like to grossly overcharge for the create your own hotpot i read a recent review and remembered that they did the same to me a few years ago and it looks like i wasn't the only one :/ serving sizes aren't clear cut at all so they kind of seem to just make it weigh whatever they want it to. mine was vegetables only, no noodles or meat whatsoever and it still over 22 dollars for mine so i think until they clarify that somehow and set the weight/price beforehand you're better off ordering something else read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - hot pot menu there's a 3.75 Extra charge for the spice level you pick as well so just keep that in mind - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Not your local take out restaurant. The food is prepared in traditional fashion. Restaurant uses ducks and lamb from local Long Island farms. The service is friendly and very knowledgeable about the food and preparation. Everything tasted fresh and prepared perfectly. read more

Tried Tao's for the first time today on the recommendation of a friend and it did not disappoint! Another friend and I were really in the mood for Authentic dumplings so we ordered the chicken dumplings, Shrimp shumai, and Crystal Shrimp dumplings. All three were really good and you can tell they are all homemade. The dumpling sauce was perfect and the chili oil was some of the best chili oil I've ever had. I can't wait to go back soon and try the roasted Duck, it looks amazing on the menu! I definitely recommend this place for authentic well seasoned Dumplings. read more

Maybe I'm spoiled by Splendid Noodle which is literally a 2 minutes walk from this place. Or maybe I just have higher standards for beef noodle soup. Whatever it is, one thing is for sure, the beef noodle soup here is not good. Its a bowl of soup laden with MSG and oil with noodles that taste like they came from a packet of ramen and random chunks of beef/cartilage/fat. The pork/meat buns were meh as well. If you just need to eat to survive or just prefer extremely savory/salty food, you'll be fine here. If you have anything remotely resembling a palate, spend the extra 2 minutes and walk over to Splendid Noodle. read more

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Update: recently had their cumin lamb sandwiches which FYI, you get two big ones in an order and it was delicious. Perfectly spicy, smoky, soft and perfect bread bun. Also had the noodle bowl which was a perfect dish for a cold or rainy day. The owner serves you personally in her porcelain bowls which feels like your at a home instead of a restaurant. The menu keeps expanding to more authentic dishes which is worth a try! read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Decent Pork buns - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

This place is cute!! Not a ton of dim sum options out here so I'm very glad we found this place! Everything is very reasonably priced and the portion sizes are good. Love the soup dumplings and I have enjoyed trying all their different rice noodle soups. We love coming here for lunch on weekends. The couple who own it are very nice. I think it's mostly a take out place so it's not the comfiest dining experience and all the plates/utensils are disposable. read more

we ate here for the first tIme today. It was such a wonderful and tasty experience. All of the items we had were fresh and the seasonings and textures were extremely refreshing. Great and authentic dim sum and noodle dishes. Can't wait to try other items on the menu. read more

This food is incredible and so affordable, highly recommend the pork buns they are 10/10

Oh hello little bubble tea bakery HOW did you get here? In this little unassuming strip of unassuming stores and HELLO bubble tea? YES pretty baked goods YES? I step into this little tiny oasis and I am like WHAT WAIT WHOA this is clearly a take out place they have one tiny tall table with two chairs so yes clearly take out clear case of buns all sorts of buns I thought I was in Manhattan or Flushing they all looked good it was a very hard choice not to buy one of everything but no reason to pig out here in Stony Brook ... I got a sweet potato Ok I really got 2 sweet potato and a poppy seed bun placed in those nostalgic wax bags and a Taro Bubble tea usually I only drink black milk tea but there was a communication problem she told me they had no tea? but I said taro she said yes so I said yes one needs to taste taro to understand taro its purple in color and it has a heavenly sweet taste that sometimes can be just too smoothly sweet and why I almost never choose taro with bubbles ahh now the bubbles I LOVE with a passion Bubbles (tapioca) squishy and they can be awesome or hard or chalky(?) most of my bubbles were perfect except for 2 chalky ones I would not mention but this is the first time I had such a bubble this place still gets 5 stars because there is nothing around like it fresh and yummy buns great bubble tea except for the two balls friendly though language barrier service prices a little higher then the city but this is not the city so its fine and dandy if I am near I will for sure stop in for a bun and tea read more

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Picked up some take out today; we tired the a bunch of dishes (roasted pork bun, pork fried rice, congee, scallion pancakes, beef meat pies, shumai, crystal shrimp dumplings, shrimp pork and chive dumplings and pork soup dumplings) and everything was fresh and delicious with fast friendly service. What a treat ! We will be coming back to try other things. read more

Small space, but good selections, quick and friendly service. This place is owned by the same folks as Tao's delicacies, but don't expect the same full restaurant. While it's not as big as shops we might visit in flushing or Chinatown, Tao's does a good job of keeping it authentic. It's the perfect blend of Asian/Asian-American at the affordable prices you'd expect. I only wish they would open another full restaurant in stony brook. read more

The owner is really nice. The cumin lamb sandwiches are pretty good. Seasoned well and the bun is nicely fried.

My family and i love getting dim sum from here. It is authentic and delicious. The restaurant is small with seating. There is a bit of a language barrier, but pointing to the menu items always seems to work if there's no English speakers working. Our favorites are scallion pancakes, their sticky rice, roast pork bun, and soup dumplings. No frills kind of deal and everything's cooked fresh per order. Highly recommend. read more

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This place is small. Rather clean, but hot and sticky with no AC on despite a warm summer day. We ordered the red bean buns, beef patties, clear shrimp dumplings, and soy milk. We paid $21 total in cash (cheaper than credit card). Everything tasted like heated up frozen food. The beef patties were super oily too. There was basically no service, despite my bf and I being the only two customers in the house. So overall, disappointed with this place. read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

No no no... I don't even know where to begin... So on Saturday morning my friend invites me to try this place "Northern Manor" in Bayside Queens for Dim Sum and Dumpling brunch. Place was very good and the food was fresh and tasty. We ended our "Northern Manor" meal with some piping hot roast pork buns... omg so delicious ! Ok so that brings me to Tao's Bakery. I was looking for a place that sells Roast Pork Buns in Suffolk County because after having them at Northern Manor I was craving them. I google this place and decide to trek out to Stony Brook. I decide to get the following: 1. Fried Pork Dumplings - So I ordered fried and I got boiled so that sucked. 2. Roast Pork Buns - omg like I can't even describe them. It was a white dough barely filled w any Pork. No shiny brown soft bun like it should be, almost looked like something white you'd make in ceramics class. Totally disappointed. If it wasn't already in the garbage I would have taken a pic of it. 3. Egg Custard Buns - Not bad but again they use this horrible white ceramics looking dough and the ratio of egg custard to dough was way off. Barely any egg custard. 4. Shrimp Shumai Dim Sum - Looked good but it seemed like the filling wasn't even close to being cooked. Looked like raw mixture of meat or seafood meat. Was not edible. Overall I wish this place was good but it looks like the only place you can go for good Roast Pork Buns is in Queens or NYC. A complete waste of $30+ dollars. read more

Nice local dumpling / soup restaurant Only thing that was a inconvenience for me was the , over counter girl didn't understand my order. Plus I got overcharged for my soup 15$ w tax. It was my first time overall and the soup was great. Def would go back ... Ten 89 noodle house has a better selection and more friendly , cozy environment read more

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Awful. I was so excited to have dim sum and some lo mein. The chicken in the lomein was old and you can tell it was reheated. I'm nauseous thinking about it. The shrimp dumpling and chicken dumplings were the 2 stars I gave. The shrimp shumai were fishy and not fresh at all! The sticky rice with chicken was tasteless but gooey in a bad way. I'll never go here again, so dissapointed. read more

I ordered the Soup Dumplings and the Fried Pork Dumplings. Both were very well cooked and tasted great!

I would give this 2-stars, I was kinda disappointed. I came there with my bf today, we ordered soy milk, shrimp shumai, cruller, cumin lamb sandwich, and chicken feet. It took so long to get the food. We received the soy milk when we about to leave. The soy milk tastes like power soy milk mix a lot of water, and the soy milk it is not hot at all (we ordered the hot one). And the shrimp shumai seems like cheap frozen shumai. We found a string on the shumai, but the didn't apologize and didn't do anything (bad attitude). The cruller tastes bad too, it's just bad. The only thing we like it's the cumin lamb sandwich (we will recommend that), so 2-stars, no more. read more

Tao's Dim Sum & Noodle - Bubble Tea Near Me - Stony Brook, New York

Super super spicy #38. Really good but way too spicy. Burns out your taste buds. Buns are good very good, scallion pancakes very good. Everything is very good but this spicy and sour been noodle disappointed-I know there are good things there, I just ordered wrong and no one helps you. No real service but it's really cute in there and they have bubble tea! read more

Loved the roast pork buns, crystal shrimp and dinner companion enjoyed his dragon noodle dish. They offer an assortment of bubble tea, if that's your thing. read more