Tao Downtown New York City

Tao Downtown is on West 16th Street, a ten-minute walk from the Whitney Museum of American Art. It offers a menu of Asian, Japanese, and sushi, and the room runs smart and elegant.

The venue prioritizes spectacle over the focus on cooking typically found in the Meatpacking District, just a five-minute walk away. While neighboring spots cater to those seeking a quiet meal, Tao plays house, hip-hop, and dance tracks. It is for anyone who finds a standard dinner too static, favoring a boisterous, late-night energy that operates closer to a nightclub than a restaurant. If you want a subdued evening, you are better off walking back toward the market.