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TAO Downtown
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Asian·Chelsea, New York·$$$·★ 4.3 Google

TAO Downtown

Excellenthigh confidenceUpdated 6/11/26

Staff are generally knowledgeable and the menu clearly marks gluten-free items, with several adaptable dishes and positive recent diner experiences.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Desserts
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Medium

Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.

Staff Knowledge
High

Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
48 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive

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About

TAO Downtown in Chelsea is a hotspot for Asian-inspired dishes like Peking duck and lobster wontons. It's a go-to for a lavish night out, perfect for impressing a date or celebrating a special occasion. The restaurant's dramatic, multi-level design by Rockwell Group adds to its allure. TAO Group Hospitality, known for its upscale venues, operates this location.

GF Menu
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48 items
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SMALL PLATES
Hot edamame
maldon sea salt
GF
Spicy tuna tartare on crispy rice
spicy mayonnaise, kabayaki sauce
GF
Crispy a5 wagyu truffle pancake
truffle duxelles, hoisin, salted egg yolk
GF
DIM SUM
Caviar king crab dumplings
shrimp, bamboo shoot
GF
YAKITORI
Lamb chop
GF
Negima wagyu beef
GF
A5 japanese wagyu
GF
SPECIALTIES
Fresh oyster
ponzu mignonette add caviar 7
GF
Salmon sashimi
truffle ponzu, ikura, puffed rice
GF
Aburi salmon nigiri set
salmon toro, parmigiano reggiano yuzu kosho
GF
Yellowtail sashimi
jalapeno, ponzu sauce
GF
SUSHI & SASHIMI
Tako
octopus
GF
Ebi
cooked shrimp
GF
Hirame
fluke
GF
Sake
salmon
GF
Hamachi
yellowtail
GF
Maguro
tuna
GF
Kampachi
amberjack
GF
Tai
japanese snapper
GF
Ikura
salmon roe
GF
Hotate
sea scallop
GF
Uni
sea urchin
GF
Wagyu beef
GF
Toro
fatty tuna
GF
Add ”the only” caviar topping
GF
Udama
quail egg
GF
Temaki
handroll
GF
Maki
roll
GF
Soy paper
GF
TOKYO TACO
Sweet soy salmon tartare
pickled daikon & carrot, shiso
GF
Dynamite lobster
caviar, tobiko spicy sauce
GF
Toro caviar
wasabi soy
GF
SPECIALTY ROLLS
Crunchy spicy yellowtail
crispy shallots
GF
Angry dragon
eel, kabayaki sauce
GF
Spicy tuna roll
avocado, soy paper, tempura flakes
GF
Wagyu tartare
parmigiano reggiano remoulade, dill, cured duck egg
GF
Chef yoshi
tuna, salmon, kabayaki, avacado
GF
Double blue fin tuna roll
soy braised jalapeño, kanpyo, shiso, cucumber, sesame wasabi sauce
GF
Surf and turf
lobster salad, sesame chimichurri
GF
Rainbow roll
lobster salad, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, sweet butter aioli, + caviar
GF
THE LAND
Beef mongolian
snow peas, shimeji mushrooms
GF
Filet mignon “tokyo” style
marrow, mushroom, onion
GF
Beef & broccoli
aged NY strip, black bean sauce
GF
Wagyu ribeye teppanyaki
sophisticated dips and sauces
GF
Parmigiano reggiano aged wagyu sirloin
heirloom tomato salad, 60-month aged parmigiano reggiano DOP
GF
A5 japanese wagyu teppanyaki
GF
RICE
Jasmine white or brown rice
GF
NOODLES
Wagyu beef chow fun
stir fried rice noodle
GF
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Logistics
Address
92 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Hours
Monday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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