Chelsea's cinematic Asian fusion temple — celebrity crowd, 15-foot Buddha, and one of NYC's best crispy rice with spicy tuna.
Tao Downtown is a two-story modern Asian fusion restaurant in Chelsea known for its dramatic dining room, celebrity clientele, DJ-driven nightlife energy, and signature dishes including Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, whole Peking Duck, and Chilean Sea Bass Satay.
The story behind Tao Downtown.
One of NYC's most iconic Asian Fusion dining rooms, anchored by a 15-foot Buddha and a menu built for shared celebrations.
Few Manhattan restaurants deliver food, cocktails, atmosphere, and nightlife energy at this level under one roof.
— The 7Days7Nights editors
Don't miss these.
- 1Signature Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna
- 2Whole Peking Duck carved tableside
- 3Chilean Sea Bass Satay
- 4DJ-driven nightlife atmosphere
- 5Celebrity clientele and Fashion Week after-parties
Plan your visit.
Reservations
Reservations strongly recommended — book 2–4 weeks ahead for prime times.
Best time to visit
Anytime during regular hours — golden hour and weekday mornings are especially good.
Nearest subway
A/C/E/L at 14th St / 8th Ave
Hours
Sun–Wed 5:30pm–11pm; Thu–Sat 5:30pm–1am
Seasonal note
Great year-round, with a different feel each season.
Insider tip
Go on a weekday afternoon to skip the lines and get the best photos.
Price range
Expect $$$ pricing. Budget accordingly and check the website for the latest.
Who this is for.
On the map.
Subway: A/C/E/L at 14th St / 8th Ave
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