TAO

Tao offers diners a choice between hotpot or a la carte options.  The TAO chef specialises in hot pot, dim sum, clay pot rice; all is combined using natural and locally sourced ingredients that creates that uniquely Cantonese flavour on your palette.

Hotpot is a dish that you may not have had the pleasure of tucking into yet. It’s one of those foods that is regularly landing on global lists of foods you need to try!

The hotpot process allows groups to cook dumplings, veggies, and proteins in simmering fragrant broth right in the middle of your table. You start by picking your soup – the hotpot dish is split into two sections to accommodate two different broths – before moving on to your raw ingredients and dipping sauces.

The menu’s massive – it comes with both a hotpot, a la carte and soup menu – with everything from mushroom and meatball platters to king prawns and wagyu tongue. Overall, the menu easily exceeds over 100 item choices and at least 20 Cantonese style vegetables and a small selection of tofu.

If you don’t fancy the hotpot, there is also an extensive a la carte menu with items like dumplings, steak, rice and noodles.
The restaurant aims to accommodate different diets including halal. For vegans, the chef may send out customised extras to add to the hotpot.

How it works?

The server will get the hotpot heated up, and the rest is down to you. All with handy instructions and excellent server support. As tips go we recommend you take it slow, time your cooking and use different chopsticks for raw and cooked meats.

Tao offers a wide selection of drinks to complement your meal. They have an extensive drinks menu featuring Chinese spirits, wines, beers, cocktails, soft drinks and teas.

Popular options include Tsingtao beer and plum wine. The cocktail selection has plenty of classic options with a couple of bespoke mixes thrown in like the Beijing Bellini and TAO Spritz.

Tao’s interior design provides a contemporary yet authentic Chinese dining experience. The mood is uplifting with bright lighting, large windows, and an open layout. Tables and chairs are neatly arranged to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger groups.

The restaurant’s ambiance is lively, energetic and family-friendly. Guests can relax over drinks from an extensive list while enjoying the restaurant’s signature hotpot dishes cooked right at their table. Its great for a date night!

TAO is located on Great George Street in central Leeds. The restaurant is a short walk from Leeds Train Station. And is situated just off City Square and Millennium Square.

There are 3 car parks within 1 mile of here.

Q-Park The Light

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Q-Park The Light is 483 meters away. It has 402 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.2 meters. There are 24 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, covered, lighting. Payment can be made by card, app.

CitiPark Merrion Centre & First Direct Arena

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CitiPark Merrion Centre & First Direct Arena is about half a mile away. It has 956 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 1.83 meters. There are null blue badge spaces available. null electric charging points are available. The car park features include patrolled, lifts, single-level, cctv, covered.

NCP The Core

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NCP The Core is about half a mile away. It has 313 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.05 meters. There are 4 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include patrolled, lifts. Payment can be made by card, cash, app.

TAO has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

After enjoying a meal at Tao, explore the nearby Victoria Quarter for some shopping. This area features high-end boutiques and designer brands. For some culture, the Leeds Art Gallery is a short walk away and houses an impressive collection of 20th century British art.

Families may also enjoy a trip to the Royal Armouries Museum to discover arms and armour from around the world. There is also plenty of nightlife nearby for guests looking to continue their evening, with additional restaurants and bars like the Asian themed Bar Soba.