View the menu at TAO Asian Bistro Chicago

small plates
hot and sour soup 13
shrimp toast
hot edamame† 15
maldon sea salt
shishito peppers† 15
yuzu, sesame
temple salad† 17
asian green, yuzu soy vinaigrette
karaage chicken 19
smoked tartar sauce
chicken satay 19
mango papaya salad, peanut dipping sauce
rock shrimp lettuce cups 19
spicy mayonnaise, jalapeño lime
spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice* 27
spicy mayonnaise, kabayaki sauce
crispy short rib buns 25
citrus black pepper sauce, cilantro mint aioli
satay of chilean sea bass 28
miso glaze

tempura
avocado 9
green bean 9
asparagus 10
shimeiji mushroom 9
shrimp 13

yakitori
lamb chop 17 each
negima wagyu beef*† 26
a5 japanese wagyu *† 30 each

dim sum
imperial vegetable egg roll 18
wild mushroom, cabbage, snow peas
chicken gyoza 18
pan fried or steamed, chili garlic sauce
pork potstickers 19
chili sesame glaze
crispy bao buns 21
bbq pork, water chestnut
crispy shrimp dumplings 21
cilantro sweet soy sauce
bamboo steamed vegetable dumplings 22
ginger oil, scallion dipping sauce
chicken wing lollipops 24
peanuts, thai basil, sweet and sour
caviar king crab dumplings* 24
shrimp, bamboo shoot
lobster wontons 26
shiitake ginger broth
dim sum dumpling sampler 28
king crab, pork, chicken, vegetable

noodles and rice
jasmine white or brown rice† 9
wild mushroom fried rice*† 24
green beans, sunny side up egg
triple pork fried rice 24
pork belly, bbq roast pork, chinese sausage
barbeque duck fried rice 27
sundried tomatoes, kaffir lime, mint
shanghai fried rice† 27
vegetables, shrimp, pork, egg
lobster fried rice 36
kimchi, shallots
TAO vegetable lo mein 20/21/22/25
add chicken, roast pork or shrimp
pad thai noodles† 23/25/29
peanuts, mushrooms, tofu add chicken or shrimp
hong kong fried noodle 28
chicken, egg, mixed vegetables, roast pork
drunken lobster pad thai† 38
brandy, cashews
wagyu beef chow fun* 45
stir fried rice noodle

the sea
honey glazed salmon* 38
lotus root, green beans, baby sweet peppers
grilled branzino† 39
ginger kaffir lime vinaigrette
thai sweet and spicy shrimp 39
tamarind, bell pepper
crispy coconut alaskan halibut 40
crying tiger sauce, thai mango salad
miso roasted black cod 48
assorted mushrooms, asparagus
crispy snapper in “sand” 56
toasted garlic, cilantro lime dipping sauce

the land
filet mignon pepper steak 42
bell peppers, shiitake mushroom, onion, shishito pepper
filet mignon “tokyo” style* 59
marrow, mushroom, onion
beef and broccoli* 79
prime aged n.y. strip, black bean sauce
wagyu rib-eye teppanyaki* 92
sophisticated dips and sauces
a5 japanese wagyu rib-eye* 200
sophisticated dips and sauces

the sky
cashew chicken 37
peppers, onion, dried bird eye chili
crispy orange chicken 37
steamed bok choy
peking duck 94
for two

the sides
crispy tofu 15
spinach, enoki, sesame garlic vinaigrette
chinese broccoli 15
black bean sauce
baby bok choy† 15
crispy garlic, crystal sauce
spicy szechuan potatoes† 15
chili, garlic
charred brussels sprouts 16
cilantro lime vinaigrette, puffed rice
cantonese cauliflower 18
sweet and sour sauce

sushi and sashimi
add ”The Only” caviar topping * 7
ebi 8
cooked shrimp
ikura 8
salmon roe*
sake 8
salmon*†
unagi 8
fresh water eel
madai 8
japanese snapper*†
hamachi 9
yellowtail*†
akami 9
blue fin tuna*†
hamachi 9
yellowtail*
kampachi 9
amberjack*†
hotate 11
sea scallop*†
hotate 9
sea scallop*
uni 14
sea urchin*†
kani 16
sea urchin*
kani 17
alaskan king crab†
toro
fatty tuna*
Udama 4
quail egg*
Temaki 5
handroll
Maki 6
roll
Soy Paper 3

specialties
fresh oyster* 8
ponzu mignonette, add “The Only” caviar 7
salmon sashimi* 24
truffle ponzu, ikura, puffed rice
yellowtail sashimi*† 24
jalapeño, ponzu sauce

specialty rolls
vegetable roll 20
eight treasure vegetables, soy paper
crunchy spicy yellowtail* 20
crispy shallots
angry dragon 21
eel, kabayaki sauce
spicy tuna roll*† 21
avocado, soy paper, tempura flakes
salmon avocado*† 22
salmon tartare, tomato ponzu
shrimp tempura 24
wasabi honey sauce
crispy lobster roll 27
seared toro, avocado, thai soy vinaigrette
double blue fin tuna roll* 27
soy braised jalapeño, kanpyo, shiso, cucumber, sesame wasabi sauce
rainbow roll*† 38
lobster salad, sweet butter aioli, caviar tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp

dessert
chai crème brulee† 16
chai custard, caramelized sugar, cinnamon tuile
mango sticky rice† 16
coconut sweet rice, mango compote, toasted almond
chocolate buddhas 21
dark chocolate mousse, warm hazelnut brownie, vanilla ice cream
potted carrot cake 20
vanilla cream, miso caramel, candied micro carrots
yuzu donuts 14
trio of dipping sauces
giant fortune cookie 24
white and dark chocolate mousse
TAO signature dessert platter 52
selection of signature desserts
gift box of TAO chocolate buddha† 19
six assorted white, milk and dark chocolate
ice cream and sorbet† 13
chef’s selection

TAO Signature Cocktails
Lychee Martini 19
Grey Goose Vodka, Lychee, Orange Essence
Pink Lotus 19
Dos Hombres Mezcal, Su Casa Mezcal, Watermelon, Lime, Agave, Tajin
Sin & Tonic 18
Raspberry Tea Infused Hendricks Gin, Q Mixers Elderflower Tonic
Nirvana 19
Casamigos Jalapeño, 1800 Blanco Tequila, Passionfruit, Lime, Q Mixers Tropical Ginger Beer, Red Bull Tropical
Shanghai Sidecar 20
Hennessy VS Cognac, Cointreau, Lemon
TAO Old Fashioned 20
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Demerara, Orange, Angostura Bitters
TAO-Tini 18
Absolut Mango Vodka, Malibu Rum, Cranberry, Lemon
Full Moon Party 20
Patron Silver Tequila, Aperol, Amaretto, Lime
Bubbles & Berries 19
Belvedere Vodka, St. Elder, Strawberry, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
Cherry Blossom 19
Old Forrester Bourbon, Mizu Sakura Cask Shochu, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Blossom Bitters
Tai Me Up 18
Mt. Gay Rum, Cruzan Coconut Rum, Peach, Orgeat, Lemon
Buddha’s Brew 19
Tito’s Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Espresso, Toasted Marshmallows

Luxry Cocktails
Millionaire Margarita 23
Codigo Reposado Tequila, Agave, Lime
Casa de Clase 45
Clase Azul Reposado Tequila, Thai Chili, Mango, Almond, Lime
Golden Hold ‘Em 24
SirDavis American Whisky, Shiro Miso Honey, Citrus
Zero Proof Cocktails
Sun Phoenix 16
Yuzu, Strawberry, Almond, Q Mixers Sparkling Grapefruit
Zen Mule 16
Seedlip Grove, Lime, Sugar, Raspberry, Q Mixers Tropical Ginger Beer
Lotus Colada 16
Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Lime, Orgeat, Coconut Water
Wines by the Glass
Champagne and Sparkling
Prosecco 16
Avissi, D.O.C, Italy nv
Sparkling Rosé 18
Mumm Napa, California, nv
Champagne 30
Veuve Cliquot, Yellow Label, France nv
Rosé Champagne 32
Moët Rosé, France nv
Wines by the Glass
White
Pinot Grigio 15
Caposaldo, IGT delle Venezie, Italy 2021
Sauvignon Blanc 16
Brancott, Marlborough, New Zealand 2021
Chardonnay 18
Newton ‘Skyside’, Sonoma 2019
Sancerre 23
Chateau de Sancerre, Loire Valley, France 2022
Wines by the Glass
Rosé
Grenache Blend 21
Château d’Esclans, ‘Whispering Angel’, Côtes de Provence, France 2022
Wines by the Glass
Red
Pinot Noir 16
Sea Sun, California 2021
Malbec 16
Terrazas de los Andes, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
Super Tuscan 17
Avignonesi, ‘Cantaloro’, Tuscany, Italy 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon 18
Grounded, by J.Phelps, Sonoma, California 2020
Cabernet Sauvignon 25
Martis, Alexander Valley, California 2021
Beer & Sake Flights
Women in Power Sake Flight 32
Fukucho ‘Forgotten Fortune’ — Chiyonosono ‘Shared Promise’ — Yuho ‘Rhythm of the Centuries’
Kirin Light 9
Japan
Sapporo 12
Japan
3 Floyds Zombie Dust IPA 11
Indiana
Stella Artois 10
Bud Light 8
Heineken
Corona 9
Zero Proof
Heineken 0.0 7
White Claw 0.0 10
Signature Shot Tree
TAO-Tini • Lychee • Saketini 12 per shot
Sake Bomb
Sho Chiku Bai Sake - Sapporo 12 per shot

Starter (choose one)
$68 per person
Hot Edamame†
maldon sea salt
Chicken Gyoza
pan fried or steamed, chili garlic sauce
Spicy Tuna Tartare on Crispy Rice*
spicy mayonnaise, kabayaki sauce
Imperial Vegetable Egg Roll
wild mushroom, cabbage, snow peas
Satay of Chilean Sea Bass†
miso glaze

Entrée (choose one)
Crispy Orange Chicken
steamed bok choy
Filet Mignon Pepper Steak† *
asparagus, mushroom
Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
tamarind, bell pepper
Chow Fun
stir fried rice noodles, vegetables, tofu
Sushi Platter† *
chef’s roll, vegetable roll, assorted nigiri

Dessert (choose one)
Chocolate Buddha†
dark chocolate mousse warm hazelnut brownie, vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Fruit†
mandarin sorbet
Banana Pudding
fortune cookie crumble

Happy Hour
Sunday - Thursday 5pm - 8pm available at the bar and lounge
signature cocktails 10
select cocktails
1/2 off wine by the glass and beer
house sake 5
sake cans 9
6 pack of sake cans 52
oysters (6 pieces) 12
ponzu mignonette
oysters (12 pieces) 24
ponzu mignonette
chicken wing lollipops 18
peanuts, thai basil, sweet and sour
rock shrimp lettuce cups 12
spicy mayonnaise, jalapeno, lime
yellowtail poke tacos 14
soy vinaigrette, spicy sour cream
shishito peppers 10
yuzu, seasame
imperial vegetable egg roll 12
wild mushroom, cabbage, snow peas
sushi platter 50
six pieces of nigiri and choice of two of the following rolls: soy tuna, crunchy spicy yellowtail, angry dragon, vegetable, and salmon avocado